Ch 9 Flashcards
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Land without delay to the nearest suitable area (i.e. open field) in which a safe approach and landing is reasonably assured. (The primary consideration is to ensure the survival of the occupants.)
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
The landing site and duration of the flight are at the discretion of the pilot. Extended flight beyond the nearest approved landing area is not recommended. (The primary consideration is the urgency of the emergency.)
Define AUTOROTATE
The term Autorotate is defined as adjusting the flight controls as necessary to establish an autorotational descent and landing.
AUTOROTATE procedure
- Collective ─ Adjust as required to maintain rotor RPM (90 to 107%).
- Pedals ─ Adjust. Crab or Slip as required.
- Throttle ─ Adjust as necessary. Close as required.
- Airspeed ─ Adjust as required.
Define EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN
The term Emergency Shutdown is defined as engine shutdown without delay.
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN procedure
- Throttle ─ Close.
- Fuel Valve Switch ─ OFF.
- BATT Switch ─ OFF as desired. Before turning the battery switch off during an in-flight emergency, the pilot should consider a “MAYDAY” call, selecting emergency on the transponder and the possible effects of total electrical failure.
ENGINE FAILURE AT A HOVER
Autorotate
Emer Shutdown ─ Accomplish after landing.
ENGINE FAILURE ─ LOW ALTITUDE/LOW AIRSPEED or CRUISE
Autorotate.
Emer Shutdown ─ Accomplish during descent if time permits.
EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
a. A fire extinguisher is located on the center pedestal between the pilot and the co-pilots stations.
b. A first aid kit is located in one of the pouches by the passenger seat.
c. Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT): See Chapter 2.
EMERGENCY EXITS/ENTRANCE
Emergency exit or entrance is through either cabin or crew door. If the door(s) will not open, the windows should pop out if pressure is applied to the outer edges of the window. If the window will not pop out, kick out the plexiglass to exit the aircraft.
HOT START
During starting or shutdown, if TOT limits are exceeded, or it becomes apparent the TOT limits may be exceeded, proceed as follows:
a. Starter button ─ Press and hold until TURB OUT TEMP is less than 200 0C.
b. Throttle ─ Closed.
c. FUEL VALVE switch ─ OFF.
d. Complete shutdown.
ENGINE/FUSELAGE/ELECTRICAL FIRE ─ GROUND
Emer Shutdown.
ENGINE/FUSELAGE FIRE ─ FLIGHT
If a fire is observed during flight, prevailing circumstances such as VMC, IMC, night, altitude, and landing areas available must be considered in order to determine whether to execute a power-on, or power-off landing.
a. If power-on landing:
1. Land as soon as possible.
2. Emer Shutdown ─ Accomplish after landing.
b. If power-off landing:
1. Autorotate.
2. Emer shutdown ─ Accomplish during descent if time permits.
ELECTRICAL FIRE ─ FLIGHT
Prior to shutting off all electrical power, the pilot must consider the equipment that is essential to a particular flight environment that will be encountered. In the event of electrical fire or suspected electrical fire in flight:
a. BATT and MAIN GEN switches ─ OFF.
b. IFR STDBY GEN switch ─ OFF.
c. Land as soon as possible.
d. Emer shutdown ─ Accomplish after landing.
AUTOROTATIONAL AIRSPEEDS
- Airspeed for minimum rate of descent is 52 KIAS.
2. Airspeed for maximum glide distance is 69 KIAS.
FUEL BOOST PUMP FAILURE
Warning
Operation with both fuel boost pumps inoperative is not authorized. Due to possible fuel sloshing in unusual attitudes and out of trim conditions and one or both fuel boost pumps inoperative, the unusable fuel is ten gallons.
With one or both fuel boost pumps inoperative:
NOTE
The engine will operate without boost pump pressure under 6,000 feet pressure altitude and one boost pump will supply sufficient fuel for normal engine operations under all conditions of power and altitude. Both fuel boost pumps shall be operating for all normal operations.
a. Descend to below 6,000 feet pressure altitude if possible.
b. Land as soon as practicable.
PARTIAL OR COMPLETE POWER LOSS
Warning
Do not respond to the RPM warning system by entering autorotation and reducing the throttle without first confirming engine malfunction by one or more of the other indications. Normal indications signify that the engine is functioning properly and that there is a tachometer generator failure or an open circuit to the warning system, rather than an actual engine malfunction.
The indications of an engine malfunction, either a partial or a complete power loss are: left yaw, drop in engine RPM (N1 and N2), drop in rotor RPM, low RPM audio alarm (steady tone), illumination of the LOW ROTOR RPM caution light, and change in engine noise. If the power loss is total, the ENGINE OUT warning light will activate and an intermittent (warbling) tone will be heard.
ENGINE RESTART ─ DURING FLIGHT
Caution
Do not attempt air start above 12,000 feet MSL (TURB OUT TEMP rises too fast to control).
After an engine failure in flight, an engine start may be attempted. Because the exact cause of engine failure cannot be determined in flight, the decision to attempt the start will depend on the altitude and time available, rate of descent, potential landing areas, and crew assistance available. 52 to 60 KIAS is recommended during the descent. Under ideal conditions, approximately one minute is required to regain powered flight from the time the attempted start is begun. If the decision is made to attempt an in-flight start:
Throttle ─ Close.
Fuel Valve Switch ─ On.
Attempt start.
Land as soon as possible.
ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL
Engine compressor stall may be characterized by a sharp rumble or a series of loud sharp reports, severe engine vibration and a rapid rise in TURB OUT TEMP. Should engine compressor stall occur:
Collective ─ Reduce.
Engine Anti-ice and Heater switches ─ OFF.
Land as soon as possible.
Un-commanded flight control input malfunction
Un-commanded flight control input malfunctions may be indicated through un-commanded lateral or longitudinal cyclic movements. The magnitude of the event may range from mild to severe. The duration of the event may range from one to several seconds. These conditions should not be mistaken for hydraulic power failure. In the event of an un-commanded flight control input malfunction:
a. Collective-increse if near the ground to prevent main or tail rotor ground contact.
b. Pedal-apply in the direction of turn.
c. Direct assistance with flight control inputs to level the aircraft.
d. Land as soon as possible.
LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR EFFECTIVENESS
This is a situation involving a loss of effective tail rotor thrust without a break in the drive system which cannot be stopped with full left pedal application. If LTE is experienced, simultaneously:
- Pedal ─ Full Left.
- Cyclic ─ Forward.
- As recovery is affected, adjust controls for normal flight.
WARNING
Collective reduction will aid in arresting the yaw rate; however, if a rate of descent has been established, collective reduction may increase the rate of descent to an excessive value. The resultant large and rapid increase in collective to prevent ground or obstacle contact may further increase the yaw rate, decrease the rotor RPM and cause an over torque and/or over-temperature condition. Therefore, the decision to reduce collective must be based on the pilot assessment of the altitude available for recovery.
- If spin cannot be stopped and crash is imminent, an autorotation may be the best course of action. Maintain full left pedal until the spin stops, then adjust to maintain heading.
ENGINE OVERSPEED
Engine overspeed will be indicated by a right yaw, rapid increase in both rotor and engine RPM, and an increase in engine and rotor noise. If an engine overspeed is experienced:
- Collective ─ Increase to load the rotor and sustain engine/rotor RPM below the maximum operating limit.
- Throttle ─ Adjust until normal operating RPM is attained.
- Land as soon as possible. Perform a power-on approach and landing by controlling the RPM manually with the throttle.
If RPM cannot be controlled by throttle adjustment:
- Autorotate when over a safe landing area.
- Emer Shutdown ─ Accomplish during descent if time permits.
ENGINE UNDERSPEED
If an engine underspeed occurs, the collective must be adjusted downward to maintain rotor RPM within limits. If powered flight with rotor in the green can be accomplished:
Land as soon as possible in an area that will permit a run-on landing. An engine underspeed below 90% results in rotor RPM decay below minimum safe limits. Should this occur:
Autorotate.
Emer Shutdown ─ Accomplish during the descent if time permits.
ENGINE SURGES
If surges in engine RPM are experienced:
a. GOV INCR switch ─ INCR for maximum RPM.
b. Throttle ─ Adjust to 97% N2.
c. Land as soon as possible.
If engine surges are not controlled in steps a. and b. above, proceed as follows:
a. Autorotate ─ When over a safe landing area.
b. Emer Shutdown ─ Accomplish during descent if time permits.