Main/Tail Rotor

Question 1

TAIL ROTOR DRIVE FAILURE during HIGE

Answer 1

1. Both Twist grips - Turn minimum
   Simultaneously
2. Landing attitude - Establish
3. Collective lever - Apply as necessary

After landing
4. Double engine emergency shutdown - Perform:
Both ENG main sw - off
Both FADEC sw - OFF
Both fuel PRIME PUMPS - Off

If TOT still rising or engines are believed to be running
Both twist grips - Turn to shut off

Question 2

TAIL ROTOR DRIVE FAILURE during HOGE

Answer 2

1. Collective lever - Reduce
2. Both twist grips - turn to minimum

If height permits
3. AIrspeed Gain
4. Collective lever - Raise to stop/reduce rate of descent

After landing
5. Double engine emergency shutdown - Perform:
Both ENG main sw - off
Both FADEC sw - OFF
Both fuel PRIME PUMPS - Off

If TOT still rising or engines are believed to be running
Both twist grips - Turn to shut off

Question 3

TAIL ROTOR DRIVE FAILURE/FIXED PITCH TAIL ROTOR in forward flight

Answer 3

1. Collective - Reduce sideslip as much as possible
2. Airspeed - 70KIAS or higher
3. Analysis - IAW flying guide

If nose left at 40kts: Shallow approach
If nose right above 40kts: Autorotation

Question 4

“ROTOR BRK” Caution in flight

Answer 4

If rotor break caution remains on:
1. Land - ASAP