EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Question 1

What is the proper glide speed when entering autorotation?

Answer 1

52kts

Question 2

At what altitude should you initiate your flare from when ending your autorotation?

Answer 2

50ft AGL.

Question 3

When terminating an autorotation, at what altitude should you pull collective pitch and apply forward cyclic?

Answer 3

10ft

Question 4

What two conditions can cause the red (M/R XMSN TEMP/PRESS) light to come on during flight?

Answer 4

Transmission Oil Pressure drops below 2.5 psi or the temperature exceeds 235 degrees F.

Question 5

What is the recommended response to the red (M/R XMSN TEMP/PRESS) warning light illuminating in flight?

Answer 5

Land as soon as possible.

Question 6

What does the Amber Transmission Chip Detector caution light (M/R XMSN CHIPS) indicate?

Answer 6

There is possible deterioration of components within the main rotor transmission.

Question 7

What is the recommended remedy when the Amber Chip Detector (M/R XMSN CHIPS) illuminates?

Answer 7

Land as soon as possible.

Question 8

What can cause the amber tail rotor transmission chip detector (T/R XMSN CHIPS) light to illuminate?

Answer 8

Possible deterioration of components within the tail rotor transmission.

Question 9

What is the recommended remedy when the Amber Tail Rotor Chip Detector (T/R XMSN CHIPS) illuminates?

Answer 9

Land as soon as possible.

Question 10

How much usable fuel remains in the tank when the amber low fuel light illuminates?

Answer 10

1 Gallon ~ 5 minutes.

Question 11

If the low fuel light illuminates, what should the pilot do?

Answer 11

Land immediately.

Question 12

What does the red clutch warning light (RELEASE) mean?

Answer 12

Clutch is not fully engaged.

Question 13

If the red clutch warning light illuminates in flight, what should the pilot do?

Answer 13

Be prepared for autorotation and land as soon as possible.

Question 14

What should the pilot do if he experiences a complete loss of tail rotor in forward flight?

Answer 14

Reduce Power by lowering collective.

Adjust airspeed to 50-60 kts.

Use left lateral cyclic in combination with collective pitch to limit left side slip.

If possible twist throttle to idle position once landing area is selected and perform a normal autorotation.

Plan to land with little to know forward speed.

Question 15

What is the emergency procedure for an electrical fire on the ground?

Answer 15

Pull mixture to idle cutoff.
Pull Full valve.
Turn battery switch off.
Turn Alternator to off.
Exit aircraft with fire extinguisher 
Extinguish fire.

Question 16

What is the procedure if you experience a fire at altitude?

Answer 16

Maintain airspeed and rotor RPM…be prepared to perform full autorotation.

Immediately perform power-on landing to suitable area.

If time permits: turn off battery, and alternator.

Once landed: close throttle, pull mixture, pull fuel valve, exit aircraft.

Question 17

What are the factors you should consider when selecting a landing area in an autorotation?

Answer 17

Is the area within the gliding distance of the helicopter?
What is wind direction and speed?
What is the surface condition?
Are there any obstructions around the landing area?

Question 18

If the Rotor RPMS get too high what is the appropriate correction?

Answer 18

Gradually pull collective to reduce Rotor RPMs…reduce collective once desired RPM is achieved.

Question 19

If the RPMs are two low, what are the two primary corrective actions?

Answer 19

Apply aft cyclic to increase load factor or enter coordinated turn.