W,C&N'S

Question 1

Shoulder harness locks - Check for proper operation of the two position harness inertia reel lock lever.

Answer 1

• W
  Prior to putting on the safety belt, all loose straps must be secured properly to eliminate emergency egress snag hazards.

Question 2

8.19 Cockpit equipment checks

Answer 2

• N (Abbreviated)
  I must be able to reach and actuate all primary flight, propulsion and emergency controls, while restrained, at the appropriate design eye position.

Question 3

APU CONTR switch - ON

Answer 3

N, N
- N
If the APU does not start and the APU ACCUM LOW advisory does no appear with the APU CONTR switch ON, the manual override lever on the ACCUM manifold should be pulled to attempt another start, and held until APU has reached self-sustaining speed.

• N
  I APU fails, note and analyze BITE indications before cycling BATT switch or before attempting another APU start.

Question 4

APU generator switch - ON

Answer 4

W (abbr.)

Ensure stabilator is clear, as it will move to full down position when AC power is applied.

Question 5

EDECU - Check signal validation code 15%

Answer 5

C, C, C
- C (abbr.)
If EDECU is installed, verify validation code on TRQ indicator.
15% = C power (DAS plug not installed, helicopter may be flown)
25% = D power indicates DAS plug installed, may potentially over-torque powertrain. (Do not fly helicopter)
Can also legally show 0 on the display

Question 6

Doppler/GPS - On an program

Answer 6

• N
  Use only map datums:
  WGS-84
  NAD-27

Question 7

Caution/advisory/warning panels - Check as required

Answer 7

N,N

• In DIM mode: cautions or advisories may pulse with the LOW ROTOR RPM
• Switch legend on VSI/HSI and CIS mode select may change when C/A panel BRT/DIM-TEST switch is set to TEST. Can occur in flight, and can be reset by pressing the switches.

Question 8

Flight Controls - Check first helicopter flight of day

Answer 8

W, W, N

• W
  Aviator must perform sweep to check for interference with gear. If found, remove.
• W
  If #1 or #2 PRI SERVO PRESS appears with collective movement, servo bypass valve may be damaged = Do not fly helicopter.
• N
  COLL and PEDAL movement, check not more than 1.5 inches free play.

Question 9

Stabilator - Check

Answer 9

W, N
- W
If any part of check fails = do not fly helicopter.
- N
RIGHT STAB POS indicator must be used. Left may vary by ±2° from right.

Question 10

Engine(s) - Start

Answer 10

C, N, C, C, C, N
- C
If ignition switch is OFF during start, DO NOT SWITCH ON. Abort start!!
- N
#1 or #2 FUEL PRESS may appear briefly during start. Do not use FUEL BOOST PUMP CONTROL to extinguish FUEL PRESS cautions during start sequence.
- C
Do not switch EPCL from IDLE to OFF while pressing starter button = can damage switch.
- C
Ensure cyclic is kept neutral, collective no more than 1 inch above full down and pedals centred until % RPM R reaches 50%to prevent damage to anti-flap bracket bushings.
- C
60/60 rule. (Starting less than one hour since prev. shutdown, motor starter for 60 sec before advancing EPCLS.)
- N
If ENG STARTER caution appears when starter button is released, and EPCL is OFF, start may be continued by pressing and holding the starter button until 52-65% Ng is reached, then release.

Question 11

Hydraulic leak test system - Check

Answer 11

N, N
- N
Place switch i TEST and released immediately.
(When performing the HYD LEAK TEST, all leak detection is checked electrically. Manually holding HYD LEAK TEST switch in TEST pos does not allow leak detection sys. to be checked automatically. It manually holds the circuits open)

• N
  If backup pump is still running after HYD LEAK TEST, cycle BACKUP HYD PUMP switch to OFF then AUTO.

Question 12

Tail rotor servo transfer - Check

Answer 12

• N

Failure of BACKUP PUMP ON or #2 TAIL RTR SERVO ON advisories to appear indicates failure in leak detection system.

Question 13

Engine RUNUP

2. ENG POWER CONT lever(s) - FLY

Answer 13

W

Tail wheel lock pin not engaged? ADVANCE EPCL SLOWLY! Quick movement may turn helicopter = injury or LOL.

Question 14

GPS/DPLR NAV MODE selector - as desired

Answer 14

N

Do not stop selector in TEST mode, as it may wipe any programmed routes.

Question 15

Collective friction - As required

Answer 15

N

Approx. 3 pounds of friction should be used to prevent PICO. (Pilot induced collective oscillations)

Question 16

HIT CHECK - Accomplish. (Not memo, but very nice to know. Has 3 fucking warnings, duh)

Answer 16

W, N, W, W, C, N
- W
ENG ANTI-ICE bleed and start valve malfunction can cause flameout.
- N
Adverse conditions (dust, desert, etc.) may defer check until more suitable conditions are reached
- W
If any part of ANTI-ICE valve check fails, do not fly helicopter.

- W
Don't cycle ANTI-ICE bleed and start valve more than once. Calve malfunctions can cause eng flameout at low-power settings or during rapid collective movements. Do not fly if: 
- TGT rise is less than 30°C
- switch cycling is required
- ENG ANTI-ICE ON will not go out.

• C
  Malfunctioning ENG / ENG INLET - ANTI-ICE system may result in power losses up to 40% TRQ avail at 30-min TGT demands. If any part of ENG INLET ANTI-ICE test fails, do not fly helicopter!
• N
  Instructions for performing anti-ice system check in steps L and M

Question 17

Shutdown:

APU CONTR switch - ON. The APU ON, BACKUP PUMP ON and APU ACCUM LOW advisories should appear.

Answer 17

N
If external pwr for shutdown is required; connect and EXT PWR switch to RESET then ON. If not avail, complete normal shutdown on right engine before continuing.

Question 18

Shutdown:

GENERATORS No. 1 and No. 2 switches - OFF

Answer 18

AHRS: An uncommanded right of left pedal drive (up to 1/4 inch) may occur, which returns to normal within 3 seconds, if: During shutdown, when EPCLs are moved FLY -> IDLE, or GEN switch is moved OFF and electrical power goes from MAIN GEN to APU GEN.

Question 19

Shutdown:

EPCLs - IDLE

Answer 19

C, C

During shutdown, keep:

• Cyclic neutral or slightly into prevail. wind
• Collective no more than one inch above full down
• Pedals centered

Tail wheel lock pin not engaged? RETARD EPCL SLOWLY! Quick movement may turn helicopter.

Question 20

Shutdown:

Droop stops - verify in, about 50% RPM R

Answer 20

To prevent damage to anti-flap stops, do not increase collective pitch at any time during rotor coastdown.

Question 21

ENG POWER CONT levers - OFF after 2 minutes at Ng SPEED of 90% or less

Answer 21

C, N

Before EPCL -> OFF, cooldown 2 minutes. If you shut down engine from high power setting (above 90%) without cooldown, and it is necessary to restart engine, restart should be done within 5 minutes of shutdown. If restart cannot be done within 5 minutes, ENG should be allowed to cool for 4 hours before reattempting.

If one or more droop stops do not go in during rotor shutdown:

1. Shut down one engine
2. Accelerate rotor to above 75% RPMR
3. Repeat rotor shutdown procedures, slightly displacing cyclic to dislodge jammed droop stop.

If droop stop does not go in, make certain rotor disc area is clear, and proceed with normal shutdown procedures.
(Can go very far down, and in certain wind-conditions, hit the tailboom)