TH67 Emergency Procedures Flashcards
Define note
An operating procedure, condition, etc. which is essential to highlight.
Land as soon as possible
Land without delay to the nearest suitable area (i.e. open field) in which a safe approach and landing is reasonably assured. The primary consideration is to ensure the survival of the occupants.
Emergency actions note
The most important single consideration is helicopter control.
Land as soon as practicable
The landing site and duration of the flight are at the discretion of the pilot. Extended flight beyond the nearest approved landing area is not recommended. The primary consideration is the urgency of the emergency.
Hydraulic power failure
The first indication of hydraulic power failure will be an increase in the force required for control movement; feedback forces will be noticed as well as rate limiting. Control motions will result in normal flight reactions in all respects, except for the increase in force required for control movement. In the event of hydraulic power failure, proceed as follows:
1-Airspeed-Adjust as necessary to attain the most comfortable level of control movements.
2-HYD BOOST circuit breaker-Out. Check for restoration of hydraulic power.
If hydraulic power is not restored:
1-HYD BOOST circuit breaker-In
Warning:
Do not return the hydraulic system switch to the ON position for the remainder of the flight. This prevents any possibility of a surge in hydraulic pressure and the resulting loss of control.
2-Hydraulic system switch-OFF.
3-Land as soon as practicable in an area that will permit a run-on landing.
Main drive shaft failure
A failure of the main driveshaft will be indicated by a sudden increase in engine RPM, decrease in rotor RPM, a left yaw, activation of the low RPM audio, and illumination of the rotor RPM light. A transient overspeed of N1 and N2 may occur, but will stabilize. In the event of main driveshaft failure:
Warning:
The engine must remain in operation to provide power to the tail rotor. Failure to maintain engine power will result in loss of aircraft control during the autorotation. Adjust throttle as required to maintain engine RPM within normal limits.
1-Autorotate-Establish a power on autorotation.
2-Emergency shutdown-Accomplish after landing.
Autorotate
Adjusting the flight controls as necessary to establish an autorotational descent and landing.
Collective-Adjust as required to maintain rotor RPM 90 to 107%
Pedals-Adjust. Crab or slip as required.
Throttle-Adjust as necessary. Close as required.
Airspeed-Adjust as required.
Emergency shutdown
Engine shutdown without delay.
Throttle-Close
Fuel valve switch-OFF.
BATT Switch-OFF as desired. The pilot should consider a mayday call, selecting emergency on the transponder and the possible effects of total electrical failure.
Autorotational airspeeds
Airspeed for minimum rate of descent is 52 knots indicated airspeed.
Airspeed for maximum glide distance is 69 knots indicated airspeed.
Indications of an engine malfunction, either a partial or complete power loss
Left yaw, drop in engine RPM (N1 and N2), drop in rotor RPM, low rotor RPM audio alarm (steady tone), illumination of the low rotor RPM caution light, and change and engine noise. If the power loss is total, the engine out warning light will activate and an intermittent warbling tone will be heard.
Engine failure at a hover
Autorotate.
Emergency shutdown – Accomplish after landing.
Engine failure at low altitude, low airspeed, or cruise
Autorotate.
Emergency shutdown-Accomplish during descent if time permits.
Engine restart during flight
Caution:
Do not attempt air start above 12,000 feet mean sea level.
The decision to attempt the start will depend on the altitude and time available, rate of descent, potential landing areas, and crew assistance available. Under ideal conditions, approximately 1 minute is required to regain powered flight from the time the attempted start is begun.
Throttle-Close.
Fuel valve switch-On.
Attempt start.
Land as soon as possible.
Engine compressor stall
Characterized by a sharp rumble or a series of loud sharp reports, severe engine vibration and a rapid rise in turbine outlet temperature.
Collective-Reduce.
Engine anti-ice and heater switches-OFF
Land as soon as possible.
Engine overspeed
Indicated by right yaw, rapid increase in both rotor and engine RPM, and an increase in engine and rotor noise.
Collective-Increase (to load the rotor and sustain engine/rotor rpm below the maximum operating limit).
Throttle-Adjust (until normal operating RPM is attained).
Land as soon as possible. (Perform a power-on approach and landing by controlling the RPM manually with the throttle.)
If RPM cannot be controlled by throttle adjustment:
Autorotate when over a safe landing area.
Emergency shutdown-Accomplish during descent if time permits.
Engine underspeed
The collective must be adjusted downward to maintain rotor RPM within limits.
If powered flight with rotor in the green can be accomplished:
Land as soon as possible (in an area that will permit a run on landing).
Should an engine under speed below 90% occur:
Autorotate.
Emergency shutdown-Accomplish during descent if time permits.