Chapter 9 - Emergency Procedures Flashcards
[WARNING] In the event of a procedural difference between the written and displayed EMER procedure, the steps _________ take precedence.
in this chapter
During an emergency, what is the most important single consideration?
helicopter control
Every ____ lbs. of jettisoned wing stores equates to __ torque reduction.
200 lbs = 1% TQ
When continued flight is in question, the immediate corrective action should be to ___________.
Adjust collective to maintain Nr within limits and jettisoning of the aircraft wing stores.
What should be reset after each malfunction? Why?
MSTR WARN and MSTR CAUT buttons. Subsequent malfunctions
Whenever possible, check the _________ against the _________ to __________.
caution or advisory message <> appropriate MPD page <> verify that a malfunction has occurred.
During an emergency, and when time permits, the crew should attempt to ___________.
1) transmit a MAYDAY call
2) select the XPNDR button on the emergency panel
3) lock shoulder harnesses
Define LAND WITHOUT DELAY
A landing in which the primary consideration is continued control of the aircraft and survival of the occupants. It is meant to be more urgent than Land as Soon as Possible
Define LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Landing at the nearest suitable landing area (i.e. an open field) without delay. The primary consideration is to ensure the survival of the occupants.
Define LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
Landing at a suitable landing area. The primary consideration is the urgency of the emergency.
Define AUTOROTATE
Adjusting the flight controls as necessary to establish an autorotational descent and landing.
After shutdown, what should you do if TGT rises above ____*C or if there is evidence as indicated in a rapid rise in TGT?
540*C
place the ENG START switch in IGN ORIDE until TGT is below 540*C
Define EMER ENG SHUTDOWN
An engine shutdown without delay
EMER ENG SHUTDOWN
(1) POWER lever (affected engine) - OFF
EMER ENG SHUTDOWN is not an immediate action item in flight unless _______.
a fire exists
What are the two methods of WING STORES JETTISON?
Emergency and Selective
After a malfunction of equipment has occurred, _____ have been taken and the helicopter is ____, an entry will be made in the ____ Section of DA FORM ____ describing the malfunction. ___ and ____ operations will be ___ until _____.
appropriate emergency actions on the ground REMARKS 2408-13-1 Ground and Flight discontinued until corrective action has been taken.
If the aircraft has rolled on its side and fuel vapors have gathered on the ground - _____ can occur if ____ is used.
an explosion
canopy jettison
________ can cause the canopy jettison actuator to jam.
What should be done if the canopy jettison doesn’t work?
continuing to twist while pushing
use the personal survival knife
If emergency egress is required before the rotor blades have stopped, ensure ______ and _______.
MSTR IGN - BATT
cyclic remains centered
EMERGENCY EGRESS
Helmet Visors - Down
Area around helicopter - Clear of personnel
CANOPY JETTISON handle - Turn 90*, release, then push to jettison canopy
Debris from the canopy jettison may be expelled ___ outward.
50 feet
[NOTE] Only the crew station arming the STORES JETTISON panel can ______. Once armed, ______.
disarm it.
either crewstation can activate jettison
[WARNING] Ensure aircraft controls are configured for _____ prior to pressing the FIRE pushbutton.
single engine operation