MH-60R Emergency Procedures

Question 1

The following should be performed for all emergencies..

Answer 1

1. Maintain control of the aircraft
2. Alert crew
3. Determine the precise nature of the problem
4. Complete the applicable emergency procedure or take action appropriate for the problem
5. Determine landing criteria and land as required.

Question 2

Land immediately

Answer 2

Execute a landing without delay.

Question 3

Land as soon as possible

Answer 3

Execute a landing at the first site at which a safe landing can be made

Question 4

Land as soon as practicable

Answer 4

Extended flight is not recommended. The landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the PIC.

Question 5

Engine malfunction in flight

Answer 5

1. Control Nr

WARNING

Flying with greater than 110% torque with one engine inoperative may result in unrecoverable decay of Nr in the event of a dual-engine failure

2. CONTGCY PWR switch - On

3. Single-engine conditions - Establish

4. ENG ANTI-ICE switches - As required

WARNING

With engine anti-ice on, up to 18% torque available is lost. Torque may be reduced as much as 49% with improperly operating engine inlet anti-ice valves.

5. External cargo/stores/fuel - Jettison/dump, as required

6. Identify malfunction

Question 6

Engine High-Side Failure in Flight

Answer 6

1. Engine Malfunction in flight emergency procedure - Perform

NOTE

Ng does not pass through the EDECU and is a highly reliable signal.
Torque signal may be erratic or drop off for high side conditions driven by EDECU failure.

2. PCL (malfunctioning engine) - Retard to set:
a. Torque 10% below good engine, or
b. Matched Ng, or
c. Matched TGT.

Question 7

Engine High-Side Failure on Deck

Answer 7

1. PCLs - Idle

Question 8

Engine Low-Side Failure

Answer 8

1. Engine Malfunction in Flight emergency procedure — Perform.

Question 9

Engine Torque or TGT Spiking/Fluctuations

Answer 9

1. Engine Malfunction in Flight emergency procedure - Perform

If fuel contamination is suspected:

2. Land as soon as possible

Question 10

Engine High-Speed Shaft Failure

Answer 10

1. Engine Malfunction in Flight emergency procedure - Perform

2. PCL (malfunctioning engine) - Off

Question 11

Compressor stall

Answer 11

1. Engine malfunction in flight emergency procedure - perform.

2. PCL (malfunctioning engine) - IDLE.

Question 12

Engine Malfunction During Hover/Takeoff

Answer 12

1. Control Nr

2. CONTGCY PWR switch - ON

If a suitable landing site exits or unable to transition to forward flight:

3. Set level attitude, eliminate drift, cushion landing.

If able to transition to forward flight:

4. Engine Malfunction in Flight emergency procedure - Perform

Question 13

Abort Start

Answer 13

To abort start:

1. PCL - OFF.

2. ENGINE IGNITION - OFF.

If engine oil pressure is indicated:

3. Starter - Engage.

Question 14

Dual-Engine Failure

Answer 14

1. Autorotation - Establish.

2. Immediate Landing/Ditching emergency procedure - Perform.

If time and altitude permit:

3. Engine Air Restart emergency procedure - Perform.

Question 15

Single-Engine Failure In Flight

Answer 15

1. Engine Malfunction in Flight emergency procedure - Perform.

Question 16

Engine Air Restart

Answer 16

1. APU Emergency Start procedure - As required

2. ENGINE IGNITION switch - NORM

3. Fuel selector lever - DIR or XFD

4. PCL - OFF

5. Starter - Engage, motor engine.

6. PCL - IDLE (TGT 80 or less, if time permits).

7. PCL - Advance to FLY after starter dropout.

WARNING

If APU is unavailable, and a crossbleed start is necessary, maximum torque available will be reduced during start sequence. Depending on operating conditions, level flight may not be possible. Ensure AIR SOURCE ECS/START switch is placed to ENG for crossblead starts.

Question 17

APU Emergency Start Procedure

Answer 17

1. ECS - OFF

2. AIR SOURCE ECS/START switch - APU

3. FUEL PUMP switch - APU BOOST

4. APU CTRL switch - ON

5. APU GENERATOR SWITCH - ON

Question 18

Ground Resonance

Answer 18

If a safe takeoff is possible:

1. Takeoff immediately

If a safe takeoff is not possible:

2. PCLs - OFF

3. Rotor brake - Apply as required

Question 19

Hung Droop Stops

Answer 19

1. Reengage rotor to greater than 75% Nr.

Question 20

Low Rotor RPM Warning

Answer 20

1. Control Nr.

Question 21

Main Transmission Malfunction

Answer 21

WARNING

Possible indications of main transmission imminent failure may include; yaw attitude excursions with no control input, an increase in power required for a fixed collective setting, failure of a main generator or hydraulic pump, increased noise, increased vibration levels, or abnormal fumes in the cabin.

If failure is imminent:

1. Land immediately

If secondary indications are present:

2. Land as soon as possible

Question 22

Tail/Intermediate Transmission Malfunction

Answer 22

WARNING

Possible indications of tail rotor imminent failure may include tail/intermediate transmission cautions accompanied by strong medium-frequency vibrations and/or hot metal fumes or any other associated indications.

If failure is imminent:

1. Land immediately

If failure is not imminent:

2. Land as soon as possible

Question 23

(#1/#2) INPUT CHIP Caution

Answer 23

1. Main Transmission Malfunction emergency procedure - Perform

Question 24

Loss of Tail Rotor Drive Altitude & Airspeed Sufficient to Establish Autorotation

Answer 24

1. PAC call - “AUTO, AUTO, AUTO”

2. Autorotaation - Establish. Center tail rotor pedals.

3. Drive failure - Attempt to verify.

4. Immidiate Landing/Ditching emergency procedure - Perform.

5. PCLs - OFF when directed (Prior to the flare).

Question 25

Loss of Tail Rotor Drive Altitude and Airspeed Not Sufficient to establish Autorotation

Answer 25

*1. PAC call - "HOVER, HOVER, HOVER".* *2. Collective - Lower.* *3. PNAC - Hands on PCLs.* *4. PCLs - OFF when directed (approximately 20 to 30 ft).*

Question 26

Loss of Tail Rotor Control

Answer 26

WARNING After touchdown, rapid reduction of collective or PCLs may cause excessive and uncontrollable yaw rates. If an uncontrolled right yaw develops at too low of an airspeed, loss of wave off capability may result. Increasing collective may increase the yaw to unrecoverable rates. Performing Loss of Tail Rotor Drive, Altitude and Airspeed Not Sufficient to Establish Autorotation emergency procedure may be required. *1. Collective/airspeed - Adjust as required to control yaw*

Question 27

TAIL ROTOR QUADRANT

Answer 27

*1. Check for tail rotor control.* If tail rotor control is not available: *2. Loss of Tail Rotor Control Emergency procedure - Perform.*

Question 28

Hydraulic System Warning (Red: “HYD”)

Answer 28

*1. Land immediately.*

Question 29

#1 and #2 Hydraulic Pump Failure

Answer 29

*1. Restrict flight control movement.* *2. Land as soon as possible.*

Question 30

#1 Primary Servo or #1 Transfer Module Leak

Answer 30

*1. SERVO switch — 1ST OFF.* *2. Land as soon as practicable.* If the BACK UP RSVR LOW caution also appears or the backup pump fails: *3. Land as soon as possible. Be prepared for loss of tail rotor control.* If the #2 PRI SERVO PRESS caution and/or HYD warning appears: *4. Land immediately.*

Question 31

#2 Primary Servo or #2 Transfer Module Leak

Answer 31

*1. SERVO switch — 2ND OFF.* *2. Land as soon as practicable.* If the BACK UP RSVR LOW caution also appears or backup pump fails: *3. Land as soon as possible. Be prepared for loss of the pilot assist servos* If the #1 PRI SERVO PRESS caution and/or HYD warning appears: *4. Land immediately.*

Question 32

BOOST SERVO HARDOVER

Answer 32

*1. PAC call — “BOOST, BOOST, BOOST”.* *2. SAS/BOOST pushbutton — Off.*

Question 33

Utility Hydraulic Cautions

Answer 33

*1. Stop TA*

Question 34

AFCS DEGRADED

Answer 34

*1. Safe altitude and airspeed — Establish (waveoff/Instrument Takeoff, as required).*

Question 35

Stabilator Auto Mode Failure

Answer 35

*1. PAC call — “STAB, STAB, STAB”.* *2. Cyclic — Arrest pitch rate.* *3. Collective — Do not reduce.* *4. STABILATOR MAN SLEW switch — Adjust to 0°.*

Question 36

Unusual Attitude Recovery

Answer 36

*1. Level wings.* *2. Nose on horizon.* *3. Center ball.* *4. Stop rate of climb/descent.* *5. Control airspeed.*

Question 37

Electrical Power Failure/Dual Generator Failure

Answer 37

*1. Safe altitude and airspeed — Establish.* *2. Stabilator — Check position visually, slew as required.* WARNING Exceeding airspeed versus stabilator angle limits may result in unrecoverable pitch angles. NOTE The stabilator position indicator will be inoperative with no power to the AC Essential bus. *3. APU Emergency Start procedure — Perform.* *4. CMPTR PWR/RESET, SAS 1, SAS 2, TRIM, AUTO PLT, STABILATOR AUTO CONTROL pushbuttons — On.*

Question 38

(#1/#2) FUEL FLTR BYPASS OR (#1/#2) FUEL PRESS Caution

Answer 38

*1. Fuel selector lever (affected engine) — XFD (DIR if currently in XFD).*

Question 39

#1 FUEL FLTR BYPASS AND #2 FUEL FLTR BYPASS OR #1 FUEL PRESS AND #2 FUEL PRESS

Answer 39

*1. Land as soon as possible. Be prepared for dual-engine failure.* *2. APU Emergency Start procedure — Perform.*

Question 40

External Engine Fire

Answer 40

*1. Confirm fire.* *2. Engine Malfunction in Flight emergency procedure — Perform.* *3. PCL (affected engine) — OFF.* *4. Engine T-handle (affected engine) — Pull.* *5. FIRE EXTGH switch — MAIN (RESERVE if required or ac power is off).* If airborne and fire continues: *6. Land immediately.* If fire appears extinguished: *7. Land as soon as possible.*

Question 41

Internal Engine Fire

Answer 41

*1. Starter — Engage. Motor engine.*

Question 42

APU FIRE

Answer 42

*1. APU T-handle — Pull.* *2. Confirm fire.* *3. FIRE EXTGH switch — RESERVE (MAIN if required and available).* If airborne and fire continues: *4. Land immediately.* If fire appears extinguished: *5. Land as soon as possible.* If on ground: *6. Fire extinguisher — As required.*

Question 43

Cockpit Fire/Cabin Fire

Answer 43

If source is known: *1. Affected power switches and circuit breakers — OFF/Pull.* *2. Portable fire extinguisher — As required.* If fire continues or source is unknown: *3. Cabin/doors/vents/ECS — Close/OFF, as required.* *4. Unnecessary electrical equipment and circuit breakers — OFF/Pull.* NOTE The DIAG page may assist in identifying failing components contributing to the fire. If fire continues: *5. Land as soon as possible.*

Question 44

Smoke and Fumes Elimination

Answer 44

*1. Airspeed — Adjust, as required.* *2. Doors/windows/vents — Open.* *3. Aircraft — Yaw, as required.*

Question 45

Immediate Landing/Ditching (Pilot)

Answer 45

*1. Crew and passengers — Alert.* *2. Harnesses — Locked.* *3. APU Emergency Start Procedure — Perform, as required.* *4. External cargo/stores/fuel — Jettison/dump, as required.* *5. Searchlight — As required.* *6. Mayday/IFF — TRANSMIT/EMER.* In the flare: *7. Windows — Jettison, handle reset, as required.* WARNING After actuation, the position of the window emergency jettison handle may cause snagging of personal survival gear, impeding egress. After landing: *8. PCLs — OFF.* *9. Rotor brake — On.* *10. Copilot collective — Stow.* *11. Pilot HCU — Stow.* After all violent motion stops: *11. Egress.* WARNING Unstrapping and attempting to egress before all violent motion or in-rushing water stops may result in injury or incapacitation.

Question 46

Underwater Egress

Answer 46

*1. Emergency Breathing Device — As required.* *2. Cords — Disconnect.* *3. Door/window — Open/jettison.* *4. Place hand on known reference point.* *5. Harness — Release.* *6. Exit helicopter.* After egress: *7. Swim clear of helicopter and inflate LPU.*

Question 47

Cargo Hook Emergency Release

Answer 47

WARNING Activating the cyclic EMER REL push button prior to ensuring all crew members are clear of the cargo hook area may cause injury to crew members. *1. Cyclic EMER REL button— Press.*

Question 48

Rescue Hoist Cable Cut

Answer 48

*1. HOIST SHEAR switch — SHEAR.* If unable: *2. Direct pilot to press cyclic EMER REL button.*

Question 49

RAST Messenger Jettison

Answer 49

*1. Cyclic EMER REL — Press.*

Question 50

Dual-EGI Failure

Answer 50

*1. Backup instruments — Scan, as required.* *2. #1 and #2 EGI PWR switches — OFF, then ON.*

Question 51

MTS Uncommanded Lasing

Answer 51

*1. ACI MASTER ARM — SAFE.* *2. LASER SELECT switch— SAFE.* If lasing continues: *3. FLIR bezel key > +FLIR OFF — Select.*

Question 52

All Stores Jettison

Answer 52

*1. ALL STORE JETT — Press.*

Question 53

Sonar Cable Angle Malfunction

Answer 53

*1. PAC call “CABLE, CABLE, CABLE.”* *2. CABLE ANGLE push button - Off.* NOTE Disengagement of cable angle hover for 13 seconds followed by re-engagement will clear inertial velocity bias. *3. Cable angle display - Center.* *4. SO - Fold array.*

Question 54

Unusual Vibrations On Deck

Answer 54

*1. Collective - Lower* *2. PCLs - OFF* *3. Rotor brake - Apply, as required.*