Robinson 22 POH Section 3: Emergency Procedures (10/28/22)

Question 1

Land Immediately

Answer 1

Land on the nearest clear area, be prepared for an autorotation

Question 2

Land as soon as practible

Answer 2

Landing site is at pilot’s discretion, flight beyond nearest airport is not recommended.

Question 3

What indicates an engine failure? (4 items)

Answer 3

• Change in noise level
• Nose left yaw
• Oil pressure light
• Overall decrease in RPM

Question 4

What indicates a drive system failure? (3 items)

Answer 4

• Unusual noise or vibration
• Nose right or left yaw
• Decreasing rotor RPM while engine increasing

Question 5

In case of power failure, immediately _____________ collective to enter ___________________

Answer 5

lower, autorotation

Question 6

Carburetor ice can form in what temperature range? And when the difference in OAT and dew point is less than what number?

Answer 6

-4 C to 30 C, less than 15 C

Question 7

Carb heat during run-up

Answer 7

Use full carburetor heat

Question 8

Carb heat during takeoff, climb, and cruise

Answer 8

Use carb heat as required to keep out of the yellow arc

Question 9

Carb heat during descent and autorotation

Answer 9

At power settings below 18 inches MAP ALWAYS USE CARB HEAT

Question 10

Noise abatement policies (4 things)

Answer 10

• Avoid flying over open air assemblies of people
• Avoid blade slap
• Always fly 500 AGL, 1000 AGL if possible
• Avoid repetitive flying over the same area

Question 11

Oil (Indicator Light)

Answer 11

• Loss of engine power

OR

• Loss of oil pressure

CHECK OIL PRESSURE GAUGE

Question 12

MR TEMP (Indicator Light)

Answer 12

Indicates excessive temperature in main rotor gearbox

Question 13

MR CHIP (Indicator Light)

Answer 13

Indicates metallic particles in main rotor gearbox

Question 14

TR CHIP (Indicator Light)

Answer 14

Indicates metallic particles in tail rotor gearbox

Question 15

LOW FUEL (Indicator Light)

Answer 15

Indicates 1 gallon of fuel remaining or 5 minutes of run time left (In the Beta, with no bladders, which I will be flying)

Question 16

CLUTCH (Indicator Light)

Answer 16

Clutch actuator circuit is active

NEVER T/O WITH CLUTCH LIGHT ON

IF LIGHT IS ON MORE THAN 10 SECONDS PULL THE BREAKER

Land as soon as practical if you just have a clutch light and pull breaker and no other bad indications

Land immediately if you get any other bad indications

Question 17

ALT (Indicator Light)

Answer 17

Low voltage, possible alternator failure

Question 18

STARTER ON (Indicator Light)

Answer 18

Indicates starter motor is engaged

IF LIGHT DOES NOT GO OUT….SHUTDOWN

Question 19

LOW RPM (Indicator Light)

Answer 19

Rotor speed below 97% LOWER COLLECTIVE, ROLL ON THROTTLE

Question 20

GOV OFF

Answer 20

Indicates governor is off

Question 21

CARBON MONOXIDE

Answer 21

Indicates elevated levels of carbon monoxide SHUT OFF HEATER, OPEN NOSE VENTS

Question 22

BRAKE

Answer 22

Indicates rotor brake is engaged

Question 23

FULL THROTTLE

Answer 23

Indicates engine near full throttle LOWER COLLECTIVE TO EXTINGUISH LIGHT

Question 24

Right roll in low “G” condition (solution)

Answer 24

Apply aft cyclic to restore positive “G” forces

Question 25

Un-commanded pitch, roll, or yaw from turbulence (solution)

Answer 25

Apply aft cyclic to restore positive “G” forces

Question 26

Inadvertent turbulence encounter (solution)

Answer 26

Depart the area of turbulence