NATOPS Chapter 14

Question 1

Hangaring in Cold

Answer 1

If hangar space is available, aircraft should be kept in a heated hangar when OAT is forecast below 0C (32F)

Question 2

Ice Removal

Answer 2

Shall never be done by scraping or chipping. Remove ice by applying heat or approved deice fluids

Question 3

PCL Hard to Move

Answer 3

May be indicative of frozen PAS or PAS cable. Do not force PCL movement as this may damage the PAS cable

Question 4

Starts in Extreme Cold (-40*C)

Answer 4

Oil pressure may remain at 0 for about the first 20-30 seconds after initiating the start. Abort start if there is no oil pressure within 1 min after initiating a start

Question 5

Oil Bypass

Answer 5

Indicator has thermal lockout below 38*C preventing PDI from popping

OIL FILTER BYPASS may appear during cold starts–disappears above 38*C

Question 6

Engine Start (Cold Overnight)

Answer 6

Watch for rise in TGT within 40 sec. If no TGT rise is evident, prime the engine and attempt another start

If there is no overboard fuel flow, inspect for ice in the sumps and filters

Question 7

Icy Surface

Answer 7

Recommended to use no-rotor brake start procedures to avoid rotation from rapid increase in torque

Question 8

Warmup and Control Exercise

• 17C - -31C
• 31C - -40C

Answer 8

Warm up engine at idle for 3 min; during warmup position cyclic control 1in forward of neutral and move tail rotor pedals alternately 3/8in

Same, but position cyclic 5/8in forward, gradually moving to 3in forward; move each tail pedal 1/8in gradually moving to 1/2in

Question 9

Taxiing in Cold

Answer 9

Should not be accomplished until all engine and system pressures are within normal limits

Slow speeds, wide radius turns

Do not exceed 15kgs

Question 10

MD/FDs in Cold

Answer 10

When powering up MD/FDs in temps of 0*C or colder, the displays will illuminate within 15 seconds but up to 15 minutes may be required before full performance is available

Question 11

Transducer in Cold

Answer 11

For in-air temps >5C, normal charging time before unfolding or transmitting is approx 10 min after mission power applied (ST/R powered on); in-air temps of <5C may take up to 45 min before successful array unfolding or transmissions

If battery doesn’t reach at least 60% within 1 hr of applying power for temps above 5C or 1 1/2 hrs for temps less than 5C battery may be unable to support normal ops

The inability of battery to consistently reach a charge of 60% may indicate a battery failure (typical codes include 1111 or 1174 and DOME PING ABORTED)

TIME TO PING not decreasing indicates failure to charge (execute procedure); if doesn’t fix charge, battery pack may have failed and dipping ops must be suspended

Question 12

Snow Precautions

Answer 12

May have no visual horizon over large expanses of snow

Avoid loose, powdery snow to minimize visibility restrictions

Takeoffs into fog or low clouds when temp is at or near freezing could result in engine air inlet icing–climb speeds should be higher than normal under such conditions

Question 13

Snow Landings

Answer 13

Running landings are recommended on loose snow

Maintain enough airspeed to remain ahead of snow cloud but not be over approx 15 knots at touchdown

Be ready to takeoff immediately if a wheel should hang up or break through crust–do not reduce power until it is positively determined the aircraft will not settle

When shutting down on icy surface, advisable to let the rotor coast down to avoid possible aircraft rotation by a rapid application of rotor brake

Question 14

ECS Usage

Answer 14

ECS - HOT, max torque available may be reduced by approx 5% per engine–fuel flow will increase approx 45lbs per hour per engine

Question 15

Before Leaving Aircraft

Answer 15

Protect wheels from freezing to ground by towing/taxiing onto planks or sandbags

Leave parking brake off–chock and chain

Open scuppers on cockpit windows

Drain moisture accumulation from sumps and strainers

Install engine inlet plugs after shutdown to prevent accumulation of ice and snow in engines

Question 16

OAT Gauges

Answer 16

Not calibrated and may provide false information

Question 17

Flight Into Icing/Shedding

Answer 17

Into known icing without deice equipment is prohibited

Into forecasted or known moderate or severe icing is prohibited

Shedding from rotors and components presents a hazard to personnel during landing and shutdown

Shedding from main rotor may strike tail rotor during rapid descents following flight in icing conditions

Question 18

Pooled Water

Answer 18

Water pooled in intake ducting will freeze and may result in FOD–must be removed prior to freezing

Intakes shall also be checked for ice on preflight

Question 19

Anti-ice/Deice

Pitot Heat

Answer 19

Shall be turned on when OAT reaches 5*C or below in visible moisture

Shall be turned on when OAT less than 5*C or when visible moisture is present

Question 20

Ice Damage to Engine

Answer 20

May be characterized by high-pitched noise with no associated power loss or secondary indication

Significant power loss and increased fuel consumption can be expected as a result of actuation of the engine and engine inlet anti-ice systems

Question 21

Initial Ice Accumulation

Answer 21

Will be noted on windshield wiper arms, mirror support brackets, main landing gear and external stores

Question 22

Ice Rate Detector

Answer 22

No2 engine cowling activates ICE DETECTED and turns on aspirate heater to shed the ice

Ice melts and caution disappears

Frequency at which ICE DETECTED cycles on and off may give indication of icing severity

Question 23

Torque Increase

Answer 23

Additional torque increase up to 14% per engine may be experienced due to ice buildup during normal operations of blade deice system

WARNING Ice accumulation resulting in a 20% increase in torque indicates normal autorotational rotor rpm may not be attainable should a dual engine failure occur

Increase over 10% matched torque should result in urgent consideration to vacate the environment unless task is considered essential

If torque increases 20% above that required for level fligh at the airspeed being maintained prior to entering icing, exit the icing environment or land the aircraft as soon as possible

Question 24

Asymmetric Shedding

Answer 24

If blade deice is not operating, asymmetric shedding may cause imbalances which may result in severe vibrations

These should subside after 30-60sec–some impact damage can be expected during flight into icing

Question 25

Blade Fold

Answer 25

Potential exists for incomplete blade fold following flight in icing

Visually ensure all blade fold microswitch contact surfaces are free of accumulation prior to attempting blade fold sequence

Question 26

Lightning Strike

Answer 26

A severe lightning strike to the aircraft is likely to result in the loss of all electrical power sources except the battery (including APU generator even if it not operating at the time) and damage a majority of electronic circuits

Due to electrical system design, battery power may only be available for the components on the battery utility bus (only backup instruments available)

Lightning strike that induces voltages in the engines may damage DECU and and possibly other related components

Question 27

Turbulence

Answer 27

Moderate - limit airspeed to blade stall speed minus 15 knots

Light - limit airspeed to blade stall speed minus 10 knots

Set and leave collective setting using AI as primary pitch instrument

Pitot static may vary as much as 40 KIAS–maintaining collective position and level flight, airspeed will remain relatively constant

Question 28

Starting/Stopping Rotors in High Wind

Answer 28

Hold cyclic into the wind and increase RPM immediately to prevent excessive flapping

Hold cyclic into wind to reduce bumping against droop stops–apply rotor brake when rotor speed is below 40%

Question 29

Nose Bay Water Intrusion

Answer 29

May cause AFCC failure

Question 30

Hot Weather

Answer 30

Requires more power

Fuel densities will decrease as ambient temp rises, resulting in decrease in operating range

High humidity increases DA and effectively reduces efficiency of rotor system. For every 10% increase in relative humidity, the DA increases approx 100ft

Question 31

Oil Pressure in Hot Weather

Answer 31

If engine oil pressure falls into red range or ENGINE OIL PRESS caution appears when PCL is in IDLE, slightly advance PCL

If oil pressure returns to yellow range and caution disappears, engine oil pressure is acceptable

Question 32

Dust

Answer 32

Consider towing for takeoff because sand and dust may cause severe damage

May cause ICE DETECTED caution

Check for sand and dust in control hinges, actuating linkages and inspect tires for proper inflation (high temp may over-inflate)

Check oleo struts, especially near cylinder seal and remove accumulation with clean, dry rag

Get airborne as quickly as possible (especially if taxiing) to limit ingested dust and sand and minimize erosion of rotor blades

Execute steep to no hover landing