R22 Emergency Procedures Flashcards
Land Immediately
Land on the nearest clear area where a safe normal landing can be performed. Be prepared to enter autorotation during approach, if required.
Land as soon as practical
Landing site is at pilot’s discretion based on nature of problem and available landing areas. Flight beyond nearest airport is not recommended.
POWER FAILURE - GENERAL
A power failure may be caused by either an engine or drive system failure and will usually be indicated by the low RPM horn. An engine failure may be indicated by a change in noise level, nose left yaw, an oil pressure light, or decreasing engine RPM. A drive system failure may be indicated by an unusual noise or vibration, nose right or left yaw, or decreasing rotor RPM while engine RPM is increasing. In case of power failure, immediately lower collective to enter autorotation.
POWER FAILURE ABOVE 500 FEET AGL
- Lower collective immediately to maintain rotor RPM.
- Establish a steady glide at approximately 65 KIAS. (For maximum glide distance, see page 3-3.)
- Adjust collective to keep RPM between 97 and 110% or apply full down collective if light weight prevents attaining above 97%.
- Select landing spot and, if altitude permits, maneuver so landing will be into wind.
- A restart may be attempted at pilot’s discretion if sufficient time is available (See “Air Restart Procedure”, page 3-3).
- If unable to restart, turn unnecessary switches and fuel valve off.
- At about 40 feet AGL, begin cyclic flare to reduce rate of descent and forward speed.
- At about 8 feet AGL, apply forward cyclic to level ship and raise collective just before touchdown to cushion landing. Touch down in level attitude with nose straight ahead.
POWER FAILURE BETWEEN 8 FEET AND 500 FEET AGL
- Lower collective immediately to maintain rotor RPM.
- Adjust collective to keep RPM between 97 and 110% or apply full down collective if light weight prevents attaining above 97%.
- Maintain airspeed until ground is approached, then begin cyclic flare to reduce rate of descent and forward speed.
- At about 8 feet AGL, apply forward cyclic to level ship and raise collective just before touchdown to cushion landing. Touch down in level attitude and nose straight ahead.
POWER FAILURE BELOW 8 FEET AGL
- Apply right pedal as required to prevent yawing.
- Allow the aircraft to settle.
- Raise collective just before touchdown to cushion landing.
MAXIMUM GLIDE DISTANCE CONFIGURATION
- Airspeed approximately 75 KIAS.
- Rotor RPM approximately 90%.
- Best glide ratio is about 4:1 or one nautical mile per 1500 feet AGL.
Caution: Increase rotor RPM to 97% minimum when autorotating below 500 feet AGL.
AIR RESTART PROCEDURE
- Mixture - Full rich.
- Primer (if installed) - down and locked.
- Throttle - closed, then cracked slightly.
- Actuate starter with left hand.
Caution: Do not attempt restart if engine malfunction is suspected or before safe autorotation is established.
EMERGENCY WATER LANDING – POWER OFF
- Follow same procedures as for power failure over land until contacting water. If time permits, unlatch doors prior to water contact.
- Apply lateral cyclic when aircraft contacts water to stop rotors.
- Release seat belt and quickly clear aircraft when rotors stop.
EMERGENCY WATER LANDING – POWER ON
- Descend to hover above water.
- Unlatch doors.
- Passenger exit aircraft.
- Fly to safe distance from passenger to avoid possible injury by rotors.
- Switch battery and alternator OFF.
- Roll throttle off into overtravel spring.
- Keep aircraft level and apply full collective as aircraft contacts water.
- Apply lateral cyclic to stop rotors.
- Release seat belt and quickly clear aircraft when rotors stop.
LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR THRUST DURING FORWARD FLIGHT
- Failure is usually indicated by nose right yaw which cannot be corrected by applying left pedal.
- Immediately enter autorotation.
- Maintain at least 70 KIAS airspeed if practical.
- Select landing site, roll throttle off into overtravel spring and perform autorotation landing.
NOTE
When a suitable landing site is not
available, the vertical fin may permit
limited controlled flight at very low
power settings and airspeeds above 70
KIAS; however, prior to reducing
airspeed, re-enter full autorotation.
LOSS OF TAIL ROTOR THRUST DURING HOVER
1 . Failure is usually indicated by nose right yaw which cannot be stopped by applying left pedal.
- Immediately roll throttle off into overtravel spring and allow aircraft to settle.
- Raise collective just before touchdown to cushion landing.
ENGINE FIRE DURING START ON GROUND
- Cranking - Continue and attempt to start which would
suck flames and excess fuel through carburetor into
engine. - If engine starts, run at 50-60% RPM for a short time,
shut down, and inspect for damage. - If engine fails to start, shut off fuel and master battery
switch. - Extinguish fire with fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or
dirt. - Inspect for damage.
FIRE IN FLIGHT
- Enter autorotation.
- Master battery switch - Off (if time permits).
- Cabin heat - Off (if installed and time permits).
- Cabin vent - On (if time permits).
- If engine is running, perform normal landing and
immediately shut off fuel valve. - If engine stops running, shut off fuel valve and execute
autorotation landing as described on pages 3-1 and 3-2.
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
1 . Master battery switch - Off. 2. Alt switch - Off. 3. Land immediately. 4. Extinguish fire and inspect for damage. CAUTION Low RPM warning system and governor are inoperative with master battery and alternator switches both off.