Limits and EPs

Question 1

9-2. IMMEDIATE ACTION EMERGENCY STEPS

[WARNING] - In the event of a procedural difference between the _______ and _________ emergency procudure, _____________________________________.

Answer 1

9-2. IMMEDIATE ACTION EMERGENCY STEPS

[WARNING] - In the event of a procedural difference between the WRITTEN and DISPLAYED emergency procudure, THE STEPS IN THIS CHAPTER TAKE PRECEDENCE.

Question 2

[NOTE] - The urgency of certain emergencies requires ________ and ___________ action by the pilot. The most important single consideration is __________ _______. All procedures are subordinate to this requirement.

Answer 2

[NOTE] - The urgency of certain emergencies requires IMMEDIATE and INSTINCTIVE action by the pilot. The most important single consideration is HELICOPTER CONTROL. All procedures are subordinate to this requirement.

Question 3

[NOTE] - When _________ _____ is in question, due to a loss of _____ ___ or _________ of __________ _____ (as a result of equipment malfunctions or environmental conditions), the immediate corrective action should be to ______ __________ to maintain __ ______ ______ and ___________ of the aircraft ____ ______. This should be done as the immediate means of reducing power requirement by approximately __ __ per ____ ___ of weight reduction.

Answer 3

[NOTE] - When CONTINUED FLIGHT is in question, due to a loss of ROTOR RPM or REDUCTION of AVAILABLE POWER (as a result of equipment malfunctions or environmental conditions), the immediate corrective action should be to ADJUST COLLECTIVE to maintain N_R WITHIN LIMITS and JETTISONING of the aircraft WING STORES. This should be done as the immediate means of reducing power requirement by approximately 1% TQ per 200 lbs. of weight reduction.

Question 4

[NOTE] - ____ ____ and ____ ____ buttons should be reset after each malfunction to allow systems to _______ to __________ ____________. It is always possible that a caution light can unnecessarily illuminate. Whenever possible, _____ the _______ or ________ _______ against the appropiate ___ ____ to verify that a malfunction has ________ _________. If time permits, during response to emergency situations, the crew must consider ____________ a ______ ____, selecting the _____ ______ on the _________ _____ and _______ ________ _______.

Answer 4

**[NOTE] - ** MSTR WARN and MSTR CAUT buttons should be reset after each malfunction to allow systems to RESPOND to SUBSEQUENT MALFUNCTIONS. It is always possible that a caution light can unnecessarily illuminate. Whenever possible, CHECK the CAUTION or ADVISORY MESSAGE against the appropiate MPD PAGE to verify that a malfunction has ACTUALLY OCCURRED. If time permits, during response to emergency situations, the crew must consider TRANSMITTING a MAYDAY CALL, selecting the XPNDR BUTTON on the EMERGENCY PANEL and LOCKING SHOULDER HARNESS.

Question 5

LAND WITHOUT DELAY

Answer 5

The term LAND WITHOUT DELAY is defined as 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.

Question 6

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Answer 6

The term LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE is defined as a landing at the nearest suitable landing area (e.g. open field) without delay. The primary consideration is to ensure the survival of the occupants.

Question 7

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

Answer 7

The term LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE is defined as a landing at a suitable landing area. The primary consideration is the urgency of the emergency.

Question 8

AUTOROTATE

Answer 8

The term AUTOROTATE is defined as adjusting the flight controls as necessary to establish an autorotational descent and landing.

Question 9

[CAUTION] - When shutting down an engine that has malfunctioned in flight, it is important to ________ the ______________ ______ to avoid ________ ____ the _____ ______.

Monitor ___ after shutdown. If ___ rises above _____, or there is evidence of ___________ as indicated by a rapid rise in ___, place the ___ _____ ______ in ___ _____ position and monitor engine until ___ decreases below _____.

Answer 9

[CAUTION] - When shutting down an engine that has malfunctioned in flight, it is important to IDENTIFY the MALFUNCTIONING ENGINE to avoid SHUTTING DOWN the WRONG ENGINE.

Monitor TGT after shutdown. If TGT rises above 540^oC, or there is evidence of COMBUSTION as indicated by a rapid rise in TGT, place the ENG START switch in IGN ORIDE position and monitor engine until TGT decreases below 540^oC.

Question 10

EMERGENCY ENGINE SHUTDOWN

Answer 10

The term EMER ENG SHUTDOWN is defined as an engine shutdown without delay.

POWER lever (affected engine) - OFF

Question 11

Wing Stores Jettison

Answer 11

The term WING STORES JETTISON is defined as jettisoning any or all of the wing stores as appropriate using one of two methods: EMERGENCY or SELECTIVE.

Question 12

AFTER EMERGENCY ACTION

After a malfunction of equipment has occured, ___________ _________ _______ have been taken and the __________ is __ ___ ______, an entry will be made in the _______ _______ of __ ____ _________ describing the malfunction. ______ and ______ __________ will be discontinued until __________ ______ has been taken.

Answer 12

AFTER EMERGENCY ACTION

After a malfunction of equipment has occured, appropriate emergency actions have been taken and the helicopter is on the ground, an entry will be made in the Remarks Section of DA FORM 2408-13-1 describing the malfunction. Ground and flight operations will be discontinued until corrective action has been taken.

Question 13

[WARNING] Emergency Exit and Entrance

Check ____ / ______ are not present

Ensure aircraft has not ______ on its ____

Consider using ________ _____ as an alternate means of egress.

Continuing to _____ the canopy jettison handle while pushing can cause the actuator to ___

If blades are turning, ensure ____ ___ - ____ and cyclic remains ________

Answer 13

[WARNING] Emergency Exit and Entrance

Check fuel / vapors are not present

Ensure aircraft has not rolled on its sides

Consider using survival knife as an alternate means of egress.

Continuing to twist the canopy jettison handle while pushing can cause the actuator to jam

If blades are turning, ensure MSTR IGN - BATT and cyclic remains centered

Question 14

Emergency Egress

Answer 14

(1) Helmet visors - Down
(2) Area around helicopter - Clear of personnel
(3) CANOPY JETTISON handle - Turn 90^o, release, then push to jettison canopy.

Question 15

DUAL ENG FAILURE

Answer 15

AUTOROTATE

CHOP button - Reset only in an engine chop warning message is present. Reset may be accomplished by either crewmember.

Wing Stores Jettison - As appropriate

Question 16

ABORT START PROCEDURES

Answer 16

POWER lever - OFF

ENG START switch - IGN ORIDE for 30 seconds and TGT is below 540^oC.

Question 17

[CAUTION]

ABORT START CRITERIA

Answer 17

After 45 seconds of moving POWER LEVER to IDLE

 1) No rise in N<sub>P</sub>
 2) No rise in **TGT**
 3) No rise in OIL PSI

ENG START advisory is removed prior to 52% N_G

Apparent that TGT will exceed 851^oC prior to 63% N_G

Question 18

SINGLE ENGINE FAILURE

LOW ALT / LOW AIRSPEED AND CRUISE

Answer 18

Airspeed - Adjust as appropriate.

Wing Stores Jettison - As appropriate.

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

Question 19

ENG 1 or 2 OVERSPEED - N_P FAILED HIGH

Answer 19

Collective - Adjust to maintain N_R within limits

If condition persists:

 _**POWER** lever (affected engine)_ - _Retard_ to equalize torque

 LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

Question 20

[NOTE]

Advancing the _____ _____ of the engine with low torque and TGT to _______ disables the automatic ___________ ________ for that engine. The engine must be controlled ________ to ensure that it does not ______ _________ ______.

LOW ROTOR RPM indications may be teh result of a __________-________ condition.

Answer 20

[NOTE]

Advancing the POWER lever of the engine with low torque and TGT to LOCKOUT disables the automatic temperature limiting for that engine. The engine must be controlled manually to ensure that it does not exceed operating limits.

LOW ROTOR RPM indications may be teh result of a performance-limiting condition.

Question 21

LOW RPM ROTOR

N_P FAILED LOW

Answer 21

Collective - Adjust to maintain N_R within limits

If condition persists:

 _**POWER** lever (affected engine)_ - _**LOCKOUT** and then retard_ to equalize torque output of

 both engines.

If manual control is not possible:

 _**POWER** lever (affected engine)_ - **_IDLE_**

 LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE