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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES

2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Subject

Paragraph
Number

Page
Number

Introduction ............................................................................................
Flight Planning .......................................................................................
Takeoff and Landing..........................................................................
Weight and Balance...........................................................................
Preflight Check.......................................................................................
Before Exterior Check .......................................................................
Exterior Check....................................................................................
Full System Check .............................................................................
Interior and Prestart check ...................................................................
Engine Start............................................................................................
Engine 1 Start.....................................................................................
Engine 2 Start.....................................................................................
Post Start ............................................................................................
Engine Fails to Start ..........................................................................
Dry Motoring Run...............................................................................
Systems Check ......................................................................................
Preliminary Hydraulic Check ............................................................
Engine Fuel Control Check ...............................................................
Governor Check .................................................................................
Fuel Crossfeed Valve Check.............................................................
Electrical Systems Check .................................................................
Cabin Heater Check ...........................................................................
Hydraulic System Check ...................................................................
Before Takeoff........................................................................................
Power Assurance Check ...................................................................
Takeoff ....................................................................................................
In-flight Operations................................................................................
Descent and Landing.............................................................................
Engine Shutdown...................................................................................
Postflight Check.....................................................................................

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2-2 ...........
2-2-A .......
2-2-B .......
2-3 ...........
2-3-A .......
2-3-B .......
2-3-C .......
2-4 ...........
2-5 ...........
2-5-A .......
2-5-B .......
2-5-C .......
2-5-D .......
2-5-E .......
2-6 ...........
2-6-A .......
2-6-B .......
2-6-C .......
2-6-D .......
2-6-E .......
2-6-F........
2-6-G .......
2-7 ...........
2-7-A .......
2-8 ...........
2-9 ...........
2-10 .........
2-11 .........
2-12 .........

2-3
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2-5
2-6
2-7
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2-8
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LIST OF FIGURES
Subject
Exterior Check Diagram ........................................................................

2-2Rev. 213 FEB 2009

Figure
Number
2-1...........

Page
Number
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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Consult applicable weight and balance
Section 55.
instructions provided in Section

2-1. INTRODUCTION
This section contains instructions and
conditions, to securing helicopter after

Determine weight of fuel, oil, load, etc.,

compute takeoff and anticipated landing
GW, and check helicopter CG locations.

Normal and standard conditions are

Ensure weight and balance limitations in

Section 11 are not exceeded.
Section

procedures for operating helicopter from

planning stage, through actual flight

landing.

N++

assumed in these procedures. Pertinent

data in other sections is referenced when

PREFLIGHT CHECK

applicable.

2-3.

Instructions and procedures contained

Pilot is responsible for determining

herein are written for purpose of

standardization and are not applicable to

all situations.

whether helicopter is in condition for safe

flight.

FLIGHT PLANNING

Planning of mission to be accomplished

Preflight check is not intended to

be a detailed mechanical

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2-2.

NOTE

inspection, but a guide to check

condition of helicopter. This

be compiled as follows:

comprehensive as conditions

during flight. Information to be used can

Check type of mission to be performed

0.D

will provide pilot with data to be used

check may be made as

warrant.

Select appropriate performance charts

Section 44.
to be used from Section

helicopter is flown near or over

-(D

All areas checked shall include a

00000)

and destination.

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visual check for evidence of

corrosion, particularly when
(D-

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salt water or in areas of high

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industrial emissions.

2-2-A. TAKEOFF AND LANDING

and landing data.

2-2-B. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

Determine proper weight and balance of
helicopter as follows:

2-3-A. BEFORE EXTERIOR

m

Section 11 for takeoff and landing

Refer to Section
Section 44 for takeoff
weight limits and to Section

CHECK
Flight planning - Completed.
Publications - Check.
Ensure helicopter has been serviced as

required.

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Access doors - Secured for flight.

2-3-13. EXTERIOR CHECK

Drain lines - Clean and unobstructed.

WARNING

#1 engine oil level - Verify actual

VO
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IF HELICOPTER HAS BEEN

EXPOSED TO SNOW OR ICING

CONDITIONS, SNOW AND ICE
SHALL BE REMOVED PRIOR TO
FLIGHT.

N2 spring - Check condition.

Fire extinguisher - Check bottle

pressure gage and temperature range.

1. FUSELAGE - FRONT

a.0

condition and cleanliness.

04-

Gearbox bypass filter indicator -

Rotor blade - Visually check

Check flag.

a-.

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Unobstructed.

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Engine exhaust tubes - Uncovered

Battery vent and drain tubes -

and unobstructed.
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4. FUSELAGE - AFT
Tail rotor driveshaft covers - Secured
for flight.

Cabin area - Lower area and all glass

clean.

Left side of synchronized elevator -

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Pitot tubes - Uncovered and clean

Rotor blade - Visually check

Cabin nose ventilators Unobstructed and clean.

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condition and cleanliness, remove tiedown if installed.

Tail rotor 90 gearbox - Verify actual

presence of oil in sight gage. Visually
check oil level and filler cap.

-(x

Stowed.

Security and condition.

,cam

Searchlight and landing light -

L+.

indicator - Check GREEN.

4W.,

Remote hydraulic filter bypass

Static ports - Unobstructed and clean

(left and right).

Tail skid - General condition.

Tail rotor - Condition and free

movement on flapping axis.

Nose compartment door - Secured.

Tail rotor yoke - Evidence of static

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doors closed.

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stop contact damage (deformed static

stop yield indicator).
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(D0

Gam)

Antenna - Unobstructed and clean.

Both engine air intakes - Bypass

Intermediate gearbox - Verify

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proper level. Filler cap and chip

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VCR

Entrance doors - Condition, clean

presence of oil in sight gage. Check

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2. FUSELAGE - CABIN LEFT SIDE

detector plug security.

emergency release handle.

Right side of synchronized elevator Security and condition.

Landing gear - Condition and

Tailboom - General condition.

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(DO

glass, operation and security of

Gam)

handling wheels removed.

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3. FUSELAGE - AFT LEFT SIDE

2-4

presence of oil in sight gage. Visually

check level.

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Baggage compartment - Cargo

secured and door secured.

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5. FUSELAGE
SIDE

- AFT CABIN RIGHT

SHALL ASSIST IN DETERMINING

AIRWORTHINESS.

Access doors - Secured for flight.

a-1

Fire extinguisher - Check bottle

pressure gage and temperature range.

--_

#2 engine oil level - Verify actual

presence of oil in sight gage. Visually

check oil level.

Combining gearbox oil level -Verify

actual presence of oil in sight gage.
Visually check oil level.

Anticollision light -Condition and

security.

Engine air intakes -Unobstructed,

particle separator doors closed

Fuel filler - Visually check quantity,

secure cap.

Engine and transmission cowling Secured.

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6. FUSELAGE - CABIN RIGHT SIDE

C_E

Entrance doors - Condition, clean

CSC

Generator air inlet screen

Unobstructed.

glass, operation and security of

emergency release handle.

2-3-C. FUEL SYSTEM CHECK

Nay

Fuel sumps -Drain samples as follows:

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Landing gear - Condition and

handling wheels removed.

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ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP and ENGINE

7. CABIN TOP

2 BOOST PUMP switches -OFF.

Main rotor and controls - Condition,

fluid levels in all reservoirs.

ENGINE 1 FUEL and ENGINE 2 FUEL

switches -OFF.

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Transmission oil - Verify actual

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presence of oil in sight gage. Visually

check oil level.

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Hydraulic oil reservoirs - Check sight

glasses for proper fluid levels. Check

caps secured.

BATTERY BUS 1 switch - ON.

Fuel sump drain buttons (left and

right) -Press.
Fuel filters -Drain before first flight of
day as follows:

Main driveshaft and coupling

Condition, security, and grease

ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP and ENGINE

2 BOOST PUMP switches - ON.
C00

(j)

Antenna(s) - Condition and security.

ENGINE 1 FUEL and ENGINE 2 FUEL

black.

samples.

O'ff'

evidence of elevated temperature

indicated by dot changing color to

switches - ON.

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leakage where visible. Check tempplates (four places per coupling) for

Fuel filters (left and right) -Drain

ENGINE 1 FUEL and ENGINE 2 FUEL

CAUTION

ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP and ENGINE

.................

switches -OFF.

IF ANY TEMP-PLATE IS MISSING

z

OR HAS BLACK DOTS,

MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL

2 BOOST PUMP switches -OFF.

BATTERY BUS 1 switch -OFF.
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2-4. INTERIOR AND PRESTART

CHECK

Compass slaving switch MAG (slave

position).

Cabin interior Cleanliness, security of

equipment.
Fire extinguishers
condition.

Security

and

INTERNAL CARGO CONFIGURATION

Cargo load Check security.
Protective breathing equipment
Installed, condition, and serviced to 1200
PSI minimum.
Seat and pedals Adjust.
Seat belt and shoulder harness Fasten
and adjust.

Fire extinguisher selector switch OFF.

Fire pull handles In (forward).
Instruments Static check.
Static source PRI.
Pitot heat OFF.
Aft dome light OFF.
Wiper switch OFF.
Cargo release switch OFF.
Heater switches OFF.
Circuit breakers IN.

Flight controls Freedom of movement

through full travel.

Miscellaneous light switches OFF.

Cyclic Centered, friction as desired.

Inverters OFF.

Collective Full down and locked.

Generators OFF.

Collective head switches OFF.

Non-essential bus switch NORMAL.

Radio equipment OFF.

If external power start is to be made;

connect external power source and
check voltmeters for 27 1 volt and
adjust power source if required.

Hydraulic switches ON.

FORCE TRIM ON.
Fuel interconnect switch NORMAL.

Battery switches ON (with or without

external power).

Boost pump switches OFF.

NOTE
Fuel switches OFF.

Governor switches AUTO.

Test all lights when night flights are

planned or anticipated. Accomplish
lig h t t es ts w it h ex te rn a l p o w er
connected or during engine runup.

Altimeter and clock Set.

No. 1 inverter ON.

Fuel crossfeed switch Normal.

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ON, check that both lights illuminate;

return to detent position (off).

Moderate friction should be

applied to overcome followO++

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ROTOR BRAKE light - Test. Pull brake

through coupling between

throttles.

NOTE

RPM INCR DECR switch - DECR for 8

seconds.

engines are running.

Select engine to be started.

d++

Rotor brake must be in detent

position (OFF) at all times when

Baggage compartment fire

- Test.

NOTE

Fire warning lights - Test.

tom

Either engine may be started first;

however, following procedure is

provided for starting engine 1

Instruments - Test.

first.

CAUTION PANEL warning segment

Test.

2-5-A. ENGINE 1 START

ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP switch - ON,
check ENG 1 FUEL BOOST caution light
out.
a)++

cups

Caution lights panel - Test.

FUEL QTY gage - Test

ENGINE 1 FUEL switch - ON. (ENG 1

FUEL VALVE caution light will illuminate
momentarily.)

2-5. ENGINE START

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NOTE

070-6

WC.

If helicopter has been cold soaked

in ambient temperatures of -18 C
8.2

(0 F) or less, both throttles will

be difficult to move and follow-

Engine 1 FUEL PRESS

- Check.

Rotor - Clear.

through coupling may be

CAUTION

increased.

.................
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO

Actuate ENG 1 IDLE STOP REL, roll

AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 0
C (32 F) OR LESS MAY FREEZE

N++

Throttles - Rotate engine 1 throttle full

"'Z

open, then back against idle stop.

engine 1 throttle to full closed, then
ENG 2 IDLE STOP REL.

WEATHER STARTING FOR

procedure using engine 2 throttle and

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MOISTURE IN ENGINE FUEL

O-H

apply friction as desired. Repeat

CONTROL SYSTEM. MONITOR

ENG RPM (N2) DURING COLD

OVERSPEED. IF AN OVERSPEED

HUH

APPEARS IMMINENT, ABORT

NOTE

START AND CLOSE THROTTLE

TO OFF POSITION.

N,,

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When either IDLE STOP REL is

activated, appropriate idle stop

pressure is applied toward closed

position of throttle.

ENGINE OIL pressure -Indicating.

Observe starter limitations.

COD

plunger will not release if

((DD

START switch - ENG 1 position.

+p+

plunger is automatically held

open for 5 seconds. Idle stop

C'3

N, -Stabilize above 12%.

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Throttle - Open to achieve light off. Do

not advance throttle beyond idle stop.

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engaged until ITT decreases. Do not

attempt restart until corrective

maintenance has been accomplished.

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.................
CAUTION

.................
ENSURE THAT SECOND ENGINE
HAS ENGAGED. A NON-ENGAGED
-#<

fully closed. Starter should remain

above procedure described for Engine 1.

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start. Maximum ITT during start is 1090

C, not to exceed 2 seconds above 960
C (PT6T-3B)(PT6T-3 shall not exceed 2
seconds above 810 C). If ITT continues
to rise, abort start by activating ENG 1
IDLE STOP release and rolling throttle

external power, start #2 engine using

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Engine 1 ITT - Monitor to avoid a hot

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If above start was completed using

ENGINE IS INDICATED BY 10 15% HIGHER ENG RPM (N2) THAN

ENGAGED ENGINE AND NEAR

NOTE

off

ACTUATE IDLE STOP SWITCH

If engine fails to start, refer to

-40

AND CLOSE TWIST GRIP OF NOW

ENGINE FAILS TO START

-11

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ZERO TORQUE. IF A NONENGAGEMENT OCCURS,

ENGAGED ENGINE TO OFF.

procedures in this section.

WHEN NON-ENGAGED ENGINE

HAS STOPPED, SHUT-DOWN

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IF SUDDEN (HARD)

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GAS PROD (Ni) - Check 61 1% RPM

when throttle is on idle stop.

ENGAGED ENGINE.
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seconds.

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START switch - Off when Ni is above

55% or engagement time reaches 30

ENGAGEMENT OCCURS, SHUT

DOWN BOTH ENGINES.

MAINTENANCE ACTION IS
REQUIRED.

Throttle - Open to beyond idle stop.

2-5-C. POST START

NOTE
During extremely cold ambient
Mme

After #2 engine is started, turn all

inverters on.

temperatures, idle rpm will be

-,,0

high and ENGINE OIL, XMSN OIL,

If above start was completed using

and GEAR BOX OIL pressures

may exceed maximum limits for

battery, turn #1 generator on, Ni to be

71% or above and start engine #2 using
below procedure.

up to 2 minutes after starting.

O+'

Do not increase ROTOR above

#2 boost pump - ON. Check #2 fuel

boost light - Out.

80% RPM until XMSN OIL

temperature is above 15 C.

ENGINE OIL, XMSN OIL, and GEAR BOX

OIL pressures - Check.

Out.

pressure.

#2 starter - ON.

ENG 1 PART SEP OFF caution light

#2 fuel switch - ON. Check #2 fuel

After #2 engine has been started, and if

nom

Engine 1 throttle - Increase to 85% ENG

RPM (N2). Friction as desired.

2-5-13. ENGINE 2 START

2-8

external power was used as power

source, disconnect external power, then

turn #1 and #2 generator switch to

RESET, then ON and all inverters ON,
and check 2 PART SEP - OFF light out.

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If battery and No. 1 generator were

used as power source to start No. 2
engine, turn No. 2 generator ON, and
all inverters ON. Check generator
and inverter lights OUT.
NOTE

If generator light remains ON, check

starter switches OFF.

2-5-D.
1.

2.

2-5-E.

ENGINE FAILS TO START

When engine fails to light off within
15 seconds after throttle has been
opened to idle, following action is
recommended:
a.

Throttle Rotate to full closed.

b.

Starter OFF.

c.

Boost pump OFF.

After N1 has decreased to zero, allow

30 seconds for fuel to drain from
engine. Conduct a DRY MOTORING
RUN (paragraph 2-5-E) before
attempting another start.

DRY MOTORING RUN

The following procedure is used to clear an

engine whenever it is deemed necessary to
remove internally trapped fuel and vapor, or if
there is evidence of a fire within engine.
1.

Throttle Full closed.

2.

Boost pump ON.

3.

Fuel switch ON.

4.

Ignitor circuit breaker Pull out.

5.

Starter ON. Allow starter to run for

15 seconds.

6.

Starter OFF.

7.

Fuel switch OFF.

8.

Boost pump OFF.

9.

Ignitor circuit breaker Push in.

10. Allow required cooling period for

starter before proceeding. Follow
normal start sequence as described
on preceding pages.
NOTE
During extreme cold ambient
operations, remain at idle until all oil
temperatures are above 15C.

2-6. SYSTEMS CHECK

2-6-A.

PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC
CHECK
NOTE

Uncommanded control movement or

m o to r in g w i t h e i t h e r h y d r a u li c
system off may indicate a hydraulic
system malfunction.
1.

Throttles Set to idle.

2.

HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch OFF, then

ON.

3.

HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch OFF, then

ON.

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CHECK

psi), appropriate check valve is

13(D

2-6-B. ENGINE FUEL CONTROL

not functioning properly.

#2 Fuel boost pump - ON.

Throttles - Set to idle.

With both pumps back ON and crossfeed

NOTE

valve in normal position, move

Do not allow N, RPM to decrease

Turn either pump OFF. Note pressure

drops to zero. Turn that pump back ON.
Position crossfeed valve to NORMAL.

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Move each governor selector switch

from AUTO to MANUAL, and note a

Oil

below 50%.

crossfeed valve to OVERRIDE CLOSE.

decrease in N, RPM. After 3% N,

m

decrease is seen, move appropriate

switch back to AUTO.

NOTE
When crossfeed valve is opening

or closing, FUEL XFEED light

illuminates.

Move increase-decrease switch to DECR

and hold for 8 seconds.

Rotate #1 throttle to full open. Note

stabilized N2 within 2% of operating
limits.

FUEL XFEED test switch - Check No. 1

bus and No. 2 bus for NO XFEED light.
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2-6-C. GOVERNOR CHECK

2-6-E. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

CHECK

Check voltmeter and ammeter readings.

Rotate #2 throttle to full open. Note a 2%

increase in N2.

Normal DC indication should be 271 volts

and normal AC indication should be 104 to
122 volts and ammeter within limits.

Select 100% using increase-decrease

m

switch.

2-6-F. CABIN HEATER CHECK

2-6-D. FUEL CROSSFEED VALVE

Operation check may be accomplished

CHECK

operation is desired.

at this time or at any time heater

crossfeed valve has opened, and

Thermostat - Full cold.

Turn #1 fuel boost pump ON and turn #2

fuel boost pump OFF. Note pressure drop
on #2 fuel pressure gauge, followed by a

.................

aim

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ate

100% N2 RPM and at least 75% N, on

,.*

With fuel crossfeed in NORMAL, turn #1

fuel boost pump OFF. Note pressure drop
on #1 fuel pressure gauge, followed by a

return to normal indication, showing

both engines.

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checkvalve is properly functioning.

91)

return to normal indication, showing

crossfeed valve has opened, and

CAUTION

HEATER SWITCH MUST BE

TURNED OFF WHEN:

checkvalve is properly functioning.

2-10

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If in either of above; fuel pressure

is 4 to 6 psi below normal (10 4

0.0

NOTE

Heated airflow does not shut off when

thermostat is turned to full cold.
HEATER AIR LINE light illuminates.
Heater circuit breaker trips.

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forward to left aft, then left forward to

right aft approximately 1 inch. Center
cyclic.

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Section V.

Cyclic -Check normal operation by

moving cyclic in an `X` pattern, right

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NOTE
If heater is on for takeoff, refer to
appropriate performance chart in

Collective -Check normal operation

by increasing collective control

CAUTION

DO NOT OPERATE HEATER

slightly (one to two inches). Return to

down position.

ABOVE 21 C OAT.

NOTE

Selector switch -HEATER.

Tail rotor boost hydraulic

observe heated airflow. Return

0

thermostat to full cold and observe

heated airflow shut off. If heated airflow
shut off is observed reset thermostat to
desired temperature, if heater operation
is desired.

pressure is furnished by hydraulic

system no. 1 only. When system 1
*..

Thermostat setting -Increase and

is being checked, tail rotor

controls will be unboosted.

Pedals -Displace slightly left and

right. Note increase in force required
to move pedals.

2-6-G. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

WARNING

CHECK

DO NOT TURN OFF BOTH

Hydraulic system check is to

determine proper operation of

REQUIRED TO MOVE CONTROLS.

O0=ca

forces, unequal forces, control

binding, or motoring are

indication of a malfunction of a
flight control actuator.

CAUTION lights extinguish and

hydraulic system 1 pressure returns to
normal.

HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch -OFF. Check

FORCE TRIM switch -OFF.

HYDRAULIC caution and MASTER

Collective - Full down, friction

removed.

CAUTION lights illuminate and

hydraulic system no. 2 pressure
decreases.

Hydraulic system -Check as follows:

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HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch -OFF. Check

HYDRAULIC caution and MASTER

CAUTION lights illuminate and

hydraulic system no.

pressure

forward to left aft, then left forward to

right aft approximately 1 inch. Center
cyclic.

Collective -Check normal operation

by increasing collective slightly (1 to 2
inches). Return to down position.
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Cyclic -Centered, friction removed.

Cyclic -Check normal operation by

moving cyclic in an `X` pattern, right

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ROTOR RPM (NR)- Set to 100%.

decreases.

HYDRAULIC caution and MASTER

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V-t

encountered, it may be an

HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch - ON. Check

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control system. If abnormal

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hydraulic actuators for each flight

HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS AT SAME

TIME DUE TO EXCESSIVE FORCE
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NOTE

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Pedals - Displace slightly left and

right. Note no increase in force

required to move pedals in each
direction.

22F-

HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch - ON. Check

HYDRAULIC caution and MASTER

CAUTION lights extinguish and

hydraulic system no. 2 pressure
returns to normal.

Cyclic and collective friction - Set as

earlier helicopters per Technical

Bulletin 212-75-2.

Lights and pitot heater - On, if

required.

Radio - Check functioning.

Cyclic - Centered or slightly into wind.

Hydraulic systems #1 and #2 - ON.

desired.

WARNING

FORCE TRIM switch - ON.

2_j

020

BOTH HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS

SHALL BE OPERATIONAL PRIOR
TO TAKEOFF.
NOTE

System 1 will normally operate 10

to 20 C cooler than system 2.

MODERATE FRICTION SHALL BE

APPLIED TO EACH THROTTLE TO
OVERCOME FOLLOW THROUGH

Non a-1

WARNING

COUPLING BETWEEN TWIST

GRIPS.

Throttles (Ni) - Full open.

Passenger seat belts - Fastened.

Caution panel - Check.

Passenger step - As desired.

2-7. BEFORE TAKEOFF

Engine, gearbox, transmission,

hydraulic, and electrical instruments -

All doors - Latched.

Force trim - As desired.

Check readings within operating range.

Flight instruments - Check operation

2-7-A. POWER ASSURANCE

and set.

CHECK

Pilot and copilot attitude indicators -

Power assurance check should be

Erect and set.

performed daily. (Refer to Section 4).

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2-8. TAKEOFF
NOTE
If fast slaving is desired, setTriple
roll
tachometer - 100%.

trim to null, push and hold VG

MAW

until attitude indicator displays

zero degrees bank angle. VG
FAST ERECT switch is factory
installed on BHC SN 30680 and
.G)

subsequent serial numbers. It may

be installed at customer option in

Collective - Initiate takeoff from a hover

height of four to five feet.
-r.

FAST ERECT switch (if installed)

NOTE

When takeoffs are executed in

accordance with H-V limitation
diagram, airspeed and

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collective must be monitored

commensurate with a reasonable
nose down attitude to complete
takeoff in accordance with
height-velocity diagram. Takeoff
climbout safety-speeds for various
Section 4vs density altitudes
gross-weights
are in Section 4.

2-9. IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS

RPM Adjust INCR-DECR switch to select
desired RPM between 97 and 100%.
Airspeed Not more than allowable for gross
weight and flight altitude.

2-10. DESCENT AND LANDING

CAUTION
CONDITIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO, WIND DIRECTION AND
VELOCITY, CENTER OF GRAVITY,
AND THE CONDITION OF THE
SLOPE (LOOSE ROCK, SOFT MUD,
SNOW, WET GRASS, ETC.) MAY
LIMIT THE MAXIMUM SLOPE THE
HELICOPTER CAN BE SAFELY
LANDED ON.

these conditions require reference to

landing performance data in Section 4.

2-11. ENGINE SHUTDOWN

Collective Down and engage down
lock.
Cyclic and pedals Centered and
tighten friction.
Force trim ON.
Throttles (N1) Position at idle.
Interturbine temperature (ITT) 1 minute
at idle cooling period required prior to
shutdown.
Engine instruments Within limits.
ELT (if installed) Check for inadvertent
transmission.
Radios OFF.
#1 idle release switch Depress.
#1 throttle Turn to full off.
#1 ITT. Observe decrease
stabilized 1-minute cooling period.
#1 fuel switch OFF.
#1 boost pump switch OFF.

Flight controls Adjust friction to

desired level.

#2 idle release switch Depress.

Governor switches AUTO.

#2 throttle Turn to full off.

Throttles (N1) Full open.

#2 ITT. Observe decrease

stabilized 1-minute cooling period.

Engine RPM (N2) 100%.

Force trim As desired.
Passenger step As desired.
Section 4
Flight path Establish in accordance
with height-velocity diagram. Single
engine balked landings can be made
from a landing decision point (LDP) of
100 feet altitude, 40 knots airpseed, and
500 feet rate of descent. Anticipated
single engine landings initiated from

from

from

#2 fuel switch OFF.

#2 boost pump switch OFF.
#1 and #2 generator switches OFF.
All inverter switches OFF.
Standby horizon (if installed) power
switches OFF.
Rotor brake As required. At or below
40% NR.
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Pilot Remain at flight controls until
rotor has come to a complete stop.

2-12. POSTFLIGHT CHECK

Lighting and miscellaneous switches
OFF.

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CAA APPROVED
Battery switch OFF.
Moor aft main rotor blade with tie-down
assembly by drawing blade down lightly
against static stop and tying web strap to
tailboom. Install exhaust, inlet, and pitot
covers, if required.

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Figure 2-1.

Exterior check diagram

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