TD 17

Question 1

Flying time starts starts when a helicopter ____. Flying time ends when the aircraft has ____ and the ____ are stopped or the flying ____ changes.

Answer 1

lifts off the ground, landed, engines, crew

Question 2

The minimum fuel reserve for a VFR flight (at cruise) is:

Answer 2

20 minutes

Question 3

In order to file a VFR flight plan, destination weather must be equal to or greater than:

Answer 3

VFR minimums at ETA through one hour after ETA

Question 4

During a practice autorotation, before reaching \_\_\_\_ feet AGL, ensure that a steady-state autorotation is attained. If it is not, \_\_\_\_ the procedure or execute a \_\_\_\_. A steady-state autorotation means that-
a.
b.
c.
d.

Answer 4

200, abort, go-around

a. Rotor RPM is within limits
b. Aircraft is at the correct airspeed
c. Aircraft is in trim
d. Aircraft is in a position to terminate at the intended landing area.

Question 5

WARNING LIGHT INDICATIONS - ROTOR RPM

Conditions/Indications

NRO low

• NRO ____ or less -
• Audio signal -

NRO high
- NRO ____ or above -
Audio signal at ____ or above -

Answer 5

NRO low

• NRO 95% or less - steady light
• Audio signal - low-pitch beeping ton

NRO high
- NRO 106% or above - flashing light and warning gong
Audio signal at 110% or above - flashing light and steady high pitch tone

Question 6

Autorotation

Procedure

2. NOTE Maximum range airspeed ____ KIAS
   Minimum rate-of-descent airspeed ____ KIAS
3. AT APPROXIMATELY __ FT AGL:
4. Flare attitude - Establish (approx. __ to __) to reduce forward speed and the rate of descent; control NRO
   AT APPROXIMATELY ___ to ___ FT AGL (Note ____ ATM)
5. Flare attitude - Reduce to approx ___
6. Heading - Maintain
7. Collective lever -
8. NOTE: The appropriate values must be adjusted according to prevailing conditions of gross mass, wind and terrain.

Answer 6

1. Collective lever - reduce to maintain NRO within limits
2. Airspeed - 75 KIAS recommended
   NOTE Maximum range airspeed 90 KIAS
   Minimum rate-of-descent airspeed 60 KIAS
3. Double engine emergency shutdown - perform
   AT APPROXIMATELY 100 FT AGL:
4. Flare attitude - Establish (approx. 15 degrees to 20 degrees) to reduce forward speed and the rate of descent; control NRO
   AT APPROXIMATELY 8 to 12 FT AGL (Note 10-15’ ATM)
5. Flare attitude - Reduce to approx 7 degrees
6. Heading - Maintain
7. Collective lever - Raise to stop descent and cushion landing
8. BAT MSTR sw - OFF

Question 7

LAND IMMEDIATELY

Answer 7

The urgency of landing is paramount. Primary considerations is to assure survival of the occupants. Landing in water, trees, or other area should be considered only as a last resort

Question 8

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Answer 8

Land without delay at the nearest adequate site (i .e. open field) at which a safe approach and landing can be made

Question 9

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

Answer 9

The landing site and duration of flight are at the discretion of the pilot. Extended flight beyond the nearest landing area where appropriate assistance can be expected is not recommended

Question 10

SINGLE ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

Answer 10

1. Twist grip (affected engine) - rotate slowly to idle, check indications, then to OFF
2. Rotor speed - trim to maximum
   Bleed air heating (if installed) will be shutdown automatically, however, depending on power margin of remaining engine, may be re-engaged as follows:
3. BLD HTG EMER/NORM SW - EMER
4. BLD HTG Rheostat - ON

Question 11

DOUBLE ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN

Answer 11

ON GROUND

1. Both twist grips - OFF
2. Both FUEL PRIME PUMP sw - OFF
3. BAT MSTR sw - OFF

IN FLIGHT
1. Both twist grips - OFF
If there is an indication that the engines are still running
2. Both EMER OFF sw - Press