EPs and Limits (5s and 9s) Flashcards
Covers emergency procedures and limits for the TH67 from Chapters 5 and 9 of the operator's supplement.
Warning
AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, ETC. WHICH, IF NOT CORRECTLY FOLLOWED, COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
Caution
AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, PRACTICE, ETC, WHICH IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT.
Note
AN OPERATING PROCEDURE, CONDITION, ETC, WHICH IS ESSENTIAL TO HIGHLIGHT.
Land as soon as POSSIBLE
LAND WITHOUT DELAY TO THE NEAREST SUITABLE AREA (IE 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.
Autorotate
Adjusting the flight controls as necessary to establish an autorotational descent and landing.
- Collective; Adjust as required to maintain rotor RPM 90-107%
- Pedals: Adjust. Crab or Slip as required.
- Throttle: Adjust as necessary. Close as required.
- Airspeed: Adjust as required.
Emergency Shutdown
Engine shutdown without delay. Throttle: Closed 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 - HOVER
AUTOROTATE
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Accomplished after landing.
TORQUE GAUGE
CONT OP: 0%-85%
TAKEOFF(5min): >85%-100%
MAX: 100%
TRANS(5sec): 100%-110% (PROHIBITED)
TOT GAUGE (TURB OUT TEMP)
The Red Warning light illuminates when either of the following conditions are exceeded: 810 to 927 0C for 10 Seconds, or higher than 927 0C. [G] 100-738c CONT OP [Y] 738-810c TAKEOFF (5min) [R] 810c MAX 810-843c (6sec) (R) 927c MAX (Start/Shutdown 10sec)
GAS PRODUCER (N1)
[G] 60-105% CONT OP
[R] 105% MAX
105-106% TRANS (15sec)
Wind Limitations
-STARTUP: MAX 45kts or GUST SPREAD 15kts
Gust Spreads are not normally reported. To obtain spread, compare minimum and maximum velocities.
<3200 HOVER: MAX 35kts CROSSWIND/30kts TAILWIND
>3200 HOVER: IGE refer CHP 8 / OGE CALM ONLY
ROTOR LIMITS
[R] 90% MIN [Y] 50-60% Accelerate through this range [G] 90-107% NORM OP [R] 107% MAX Power on Transient Rotor Droop Limit is 95% (5sec MAX).
N2 POWER TURBINE Indicator
[R] 97% MIN [G] 97-100% CONT OP [R] 100% MAX N2 75-88% (60sec MAX) Transient Overspeed Limit 15sec MAX
Engine Starting Limits
During starting if the N1 does not reach 58% in a total time of 45 SEC (60 SEC BELOW 10c FAT), close throttle and press starter button until TOT is below 200c. If engine fails to start on THIRD attempt abort start and make an entry on DA FORM 2408-13-1
ENGINE STARTER LIMITS do not apply to ENGINE STARTING LIMITS should abort start procedures become necessary.
ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
[Y] 50 PSI MIN below 78% N1
[G] 90 PSI MIN from 78-94% N1
[G] 115 PSI MIN above 94% N1 (double wide arc)
[R] 50 PSI MIN - 130 PSI MAX
During cold temperature operation the oil pressure may exceed the maximum of 130 PSI. Stabilize the engine at idle speed of 62 to 64% until the engine oil temperature is above 0 0C and the engine oil pressure is within normal limits.
Engine Failure - CRUISE
AUTOROTATE
EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN - Accomplish during descent if time permits.
Hot Start
During starting or shutdown, if TOT limits are exceeded, or it becomes apparent the TOT limits may be exceeded, proceed as follows:
- STARTER BUTTON: PRESS AND HOLD UNTIL TOT <200C
- THROTTLE: CLOSED
- FUEL VALVE SWITCH: OFF
- COMPLETE SHUTDOWN
Engine Oil Temp
[G] 0-107c CONT OP
[R] 107c MAX
Emergency Equipment
- A fire extinguisher is located on the center pedestal between the pilot and the co-pilots stations.
- A first aid kit is located in one of the pouches by the passenger seat.
- Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
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.
PREFLIGHT
Engine Compartment Check
LEFTSIDE
- Condition (Oil leakage)
- Engine mounts*
- Exhaust stack clamps*
- Hoses and tubing*
- Linear actuator and governor
- Engine anti-ice and leakage
- Tail rotor driveshaft
- Engine cowling (secure)*
PREFLIGHT
Engine Compartment Check
RIGHTSIDE
- Main driveshaft (K-FLEX coupling)
- Engine mount*
- Exhaust stack clamps*
- Engine
- Bleed Air Control Valve (Open)
- Hoses and tubing*
- Throttle linkage
- Fuel control (pointer aligned 30 deg)
- Engine cowl (secure)*
Engine Fire - GROUND
EMER SHUTDOWN
Engine 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.
- Power ON Landing:
1. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
2. EMER SHUTDOWN - Power OFF Landing
1. AUTOROTATE
2. EMER SHUTDOWN
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:
- BATT and MAIN GEN switches: OFF
- (IFR) STNDBY GEN switch: OFF
- LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
- EMER SHUTDOWN
Xmsn Oil TEMP
[G] 15c to 110c CONT OP
[R] 110c MAX
Xmsn Oil PRESSURE
[G] 30 to 50 PSI CONT OP
[R] 30 PSI MIN / 70 PSI MAX
Partial/Complete Power Loss
- 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
[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
Loadmeter
[R] 70% Maximum
Fuel Pressure Gauge
[R] 4.0 PSI MIN
[G] 4.0-30 PSI CONT OP
[R] 30 PSI MAX
8 PSI MIN Type A, A1, JP5, JP8 fuel BELOW -18c to -32c
Airspeed Indicator
NOTE: Autorotation above 100 KIAS will result in high rates of descent and low rotor RPM
[G] 0-130kts CONT OP
[R] 130kts MAX
[Blue] 100kts MAX for AUTOROTATION
VNE >3200 pounds is 78 KIAS, not to exceed placarded VNE.
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/HEATER: OFF
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Fuel Quantity
[R] Empty
84.1 GAL Total
82.6 GAL Usable
12 GAL Low Fuel
N2 Overspeed Chart
N2 transient overspeed limit is 15 seconds maximum. Shaded area represents allowable overspeed.
0% TQ 107% RPM
85% TQ 104% RPM
100% TQ 103% RPM
TOT LIMIT - CAUTION
Exceeding the limits of 810c TOT or 100% TQ may cause N1 topping with resultant rotor droop.
Engine RPM Limits - WARNING
Use of the throttle to control RPM is not authorized. (Refer to Chapter 9, Emergency Procedures and the USAAWC Flight Training Guide for exceptions.)
SPIKE KNOCK
- –a. Spike knock occurs when the round pin in the drag-pin fitting contacts the side of the square hole of the pylon stop, which is mounted to the roof. It creates a loud noise and will occur during a rocking of the pylon. The following factors can cause spike knock: low rotor RPM, extreme asymmetric loading, poor execution of an autorotational landing and low “G” maneuvers below +.5 Gs.
- –b. Spike knock will be more prevalent during zero ground run autorotational landings than for sliding autorotational landings and running landings.
- –c. Spike knock in itself is not hazardous but is an indicator of a condition that could be hazardous. If spike knock is encountered, an entry must be made on the DA Form 2408-13-1 to include the flight conditions under which the spike knock occurred. An inspection will be performed by maintenance personnel before continuing.
- –d. During landing, starting, and rotor coastdown, spike knock could also occur, especially if there are high winds and/or the elastomeric damper is deteriorated. This type of spike knock is not considered damaging to the aircraft and does not require an entry on DA Form 2408-13-1.
Engine Overspeed
Will be indicated by 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 RPM below the max op 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 SHUDTDOWN: 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 descent if time permits.
Longitudinal CG Limits
-a. VMC Center of gravity limits are from station 106.0 to 114.2; however, the forward and aft limits are variable depending upon gross weight and aircraft configuration. Refer to Center of Gravity vs. Gross Weight Chart in Chapter 6.
NOTE: Station 0 (datum) is located 55.16 inches forward of forward jack point centerline.
-b. IMC Longitudinal CG limits are from station 106 to 110 at GW of 2400 pounds to 3200 pounds and 106.9 to 110.0 at gross weights above 3200 pounds. Refer to Chapter 6.
-c. DOOR(S) OFF
(1) No change from basic CG with only the aft cabin doors off. (2) With one or both forward doors off, the LONG CG limits are the same as with doors on. (3) Actual weight change shall be determined after doors, etc., have been removed and ballast readjusted, if necessary, to return basic weight center of gravity to within allowable limits.
Lateral CG Limits
NOTE: Lateral CG limits vary depending on longitudinal CG location. Refer to Lateral vs. Longitudinal CG limits chart in CH 6.
- a. 3.0 inches left of helicopter centerline
- b. 4.0 inches right of helicopter centerline.