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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Subject Number Number

Introduction ............................................................................................ 2-1 ........... 2-3

Cold Weather Operations.................................................................. 2-1-A ....... 2-3
Hot Weather Operations.................................................................... 2-1-B ....... 2-3
Flight Planning ....................................................................................... 2-2 ........... 2-3
Preflight Check....................................................................................... 2-3 ........... 2-3
Before Exterior Check ....................................................................... 2-3-A ....... 2-3
Exterior Check.................................................................................... 2-3-B ....... 2-4
Interior and Prestart Check................................................................... 2-4 ........... 2-8
Engine Start............................................................................................ 2-5 ........... 2-9
Dry Motoring Run............................................................................... 2-5-A ....... 2-11
Systems Check ...................................................................................... 2-6 ........... 2-11
Preliminary Hydraulic Systems Check ............................................ 2-6-A ....... 2-11
Engine Run-up ................................................................................... 2-6-B ....... 2-11
Hydraulic Systems Check ................................................................. 2-6-C ....... 2-11
Before Takeoff........................................................................................ 2-7 ........... 2-12
Takeoff .................................................................................................... 2-8 ........... 2-12
In-flight Operations................................................................................ 2-9 ........... 2-12
Descent and Landing............................................................................. 2-10 ......... 2-13
Engine Shutdown................................................................................... 2-11 ......... 2-13
Postflight Check..................................................................................... 2-12 ......... 2-14

FIGURES

Figure Page
Subject Number Number

Preflight Check Sequence..................................................................... 2-1 ........... 2-16

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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2
2-1. INTRODUCTION Determine that helicopter has adequate
performance to complete mission utilizing
Th is s ec tion c o ntain s in stru ct ion s an d appropriate performance charts in Section 4.
procedures for operating helicopter from
planning stage, through actual flight Determine helicopter weight and balance will
conditions, to securing helicopter after be within limits during entire mission. Utilize
landing. appropriate weight and balance charts in
Section 5 and limitations in Section 1.
Normal and standard conditions are assumed
in these procedures. Pertinent data in other 2-3. PREFLIGHT CHECK
sections is referenced when applicable.
Pilot is responsible for determining whether
Instructions and procedures contained herein helicopter is in condition for a safe flight.
are written for purpose of standardization and R e f e r t o F i g u re 2 -1 f o r p r e fl ig h t c h e c k
are not applicable to all situations. sequence.

2-1-A. COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS NOTE

During engine start in cold temperatures, A preflight check is not intended to
initial engine oil pressure above 130 PSI may be a detailed mechanical inspection,
occur. Normal oil pressure and temperature but simply a guide to help pilot check
indications, as per limitations section, should condition of helicopter. It may be as
be obtained after approximately 5 minutes at comprehensive as conditions
idle. warrant at discretion of pilot.

2-1-B. HOT WEATHER OPERATIONS All areas checked shall include a visual check
for evidence of corrosion, particularly when
When hovering downwind, an increase in helicopter is flown near salt water or in areas
engine parameters may occur. Reduce power of high industrial emissions.
or transition to forward flight until parameters
decrease. 2-3-A. BEFORE EXTERIOR CHECK

2-2. FLIGHT PLANNING 1. Flight planning — Completed.

2. Publications — Checked.
Each flight should be planned adequately to
ensure safe operations and to provide pilot 3. GW and CG — Computed.
with data to be used during flight.
4. Helicopter servicing — Completed.
Check type of mission to be performed and
5. Battery — Connected.
destination.

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2-3-B. EXTERIOR CHECK 7. Transmission mounts — Condition

and security.

WARNING
CAUTION
FAILURE TO REMOVE ROTOR
TIEDOWNS BEFORE ENGINE IF ANY TEMP-PLATE IS MISSING
STARTING MAY RESULT IN SEVERE (FOUR PLACES) OR HAS BLACK
DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY. DOTS, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL
SHALL ASSIST IN DETERMINING
2-3-B-1. FUSELAGE — CABIN RIGHT SIDE AIRWORTHINESS.

1. Main rotor blades — Tie-down 8. Main driveshaft forward coupling —

removed, condition. Condition, security, and grease
leakage. Check Temp-Plates for
2. Right static port — Condition. evidence of elevated temperature
3. Cabin doors and hinge bolts — indicated by dot changing color to
Condition and security. black.

4. Windows — Condition and security. 9. Access door — Secured.

5. Landing gear — Condition. Ground 10. Rotor head — Condition and

handling wheel removed. security.

6. Forward and aft crosstube fairings (if 11. Fuel filler cap — Visually check fuel
installed) — Secured, condition, and level and cap secured.
aligned.
NOTE
2-3-B-2. FUSELAGE — CENTER RIGHT
SIDE If helicopter is not parked on a level
surface, fuel sump may not properly
1. Engine inlet — Condition; remove drain contaminants.
inlet covers.
12. Fuel sump — Drain fuel sample as
2. Cabin roof, transmission cowling, follows:
and engine air inlet area — Cleaned
of all debris, accumulated snow and a. RIGHT and LEFT FUEL BOOST
ice; cowling secured. circuit breakers — Out.

3. Forward fairing — Secured. b. BAT switch — BAT (on).

4. Transmission — Check oil level. c. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.

Verify actual presence of oil in sight d. PUSH FOR FUEL SUMP DRAIN
gauge. button — Press, drain sample,
5. Transmission oil cooler lines — then release.
Condition and security. 13. Forward fuel cells — drain manually.
6. Nodal beam — Check condition and 14. Airframe fuel filter — Drain and
security of elastomeric bearings, check before first flight of day as
flexures, and fore and aft restraint follows:
damper.

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a. RIGHT and LEFT FUEL BOOST e. Throttle linkage — Condition,

circuit breakers — In. security, and freedom of
operation.
b. FUEL VALVE switch — ON.
f. Fuel control and mechanical fuel
c. Fuel filter drain valve — Open, pump — Security, condition,
drain sample, then close. and evidence of leakage.
NOTE g. Governor air lines — Security
and condition.
Filter test button is located on top of
fuel filter.
NOTE
15. Fuel filter test button — Press and Fuel control heater valve (if installed)
check FUEL FILTER caution light shall be ON in ambient temperatures
illuminates. Release switch and below +10°C (50°F). When operating
check light extinguishes. in ambient temperatures above 21°C
(70°F) fuel control heater valve shall
16. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
be OFF.
17. BAT switch — OFF.
h. Fuel control heater valve (if
18. Power plant area: installed) — As required.
i. Hoses, tubing and wiring —
CAUTION Chafing, security, and condition.
19. Engine cowl — Secured.
IF ANY TEMP-PLATE IS MISSING
(FOUR PLACES) OR HAS BLACK 20. Generator cooling scoop — Clear of
DOTS, MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL debris.
SHALL ASSIST IN DETERMINING
AIRWORTHINESS. 21. Oil tank — Oil level, leaks, security,
and cap secured.
a. Main driveshaft aft coupling — 22. Access door — Secured.
Condition, security, and grease
leakage. Check Temp-Plates 23. Aft fairing — Secured.
(four places) for evidence of
elevated temperature indicated 2-3-B-3. FUSELAGE — AFT RIGHT SIDE
by dot changing color to black.
1. Fuselage — Condition.
b. Rotor brake disc and caliper (if
2. Tail rotor driveshaft cover —
installed) — Condition, security
Condition and security.
of attachment and leakage.
Ensure brake pads are retracted 3. Tailboom — Condition.
from brake disc.
4. Horizontal stabilizer and position
c. Engine — Condition, security of light — Condition and security.
attachments, evidence of oil
leakage. 5. Synchronized elevator — Check
lateral freedom, bearing play, and
d. Engine mounts — Condition and clear of obstructions.
security.
6. Main rotor blade — Condition.

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2-3-B-4. FUSELAGE — FULL AFT 8. Oil cooler blower — Clear of

obstructions and condition.
1. Vertical fin — Condition.
9. Oil cooler — Condition and leaks.
2. Tail rotor skid — Condition and
security. 10. Oil cooler blower access door —
Secured.
3. Anticollision light — Condition and
security of lens. 11. Aft fairing — Secured.

4. Aft position light — Condition. 12. Baggage compartment — Cargo tied

down, door secured.
5. Tail rotor gearbox — Oil level, leaks
and security. 13. Exhaust cover — Removed.

6. Tail rotor — Tie-down removed, 14. Power plant area:

condition and free movement. a. Engine — Condition, security of
7. Tail rotor controls — Condition and attachments.
security. b. Engine mounts — Condition and
8. Tail rotor blades: security.

a. General condition. c. Exhaust stack — Condition and

security.
b. Tip block — Security and seal
integrity. d. Evidence of fuel and oil leaks.

c. Trailing edge weight — Security. e. Hoses, tubing and wiring —

Chafing, security, and
9. Tail rotor yoke — Condition and condition.
evidence of corrosion.
f. Governor and pneumatic lines
2-3-B-5. FUSELAGE — AFT LEFT SIDE — Condition and security.

1. Tailboom — Condition. g. Linear actuator and governor

control linkage — Condition and
2. Tail rotor driveshaft cover — security.
Condition and security.
h. Tail rotor driveshaft —
3. Horizontal stabilizer and position Condition of splines and
light — Condition and security. couplings.
4. Synchronized elevator — Check i. Air induction diffuser hose —
lateral freedom, bearing play, and Condition and security.
clear of obstructions.
j. Rotor brake disc and caliper (if
5. Fuselage — Condition. installed) — Condition, security
6. Forward tail rotor driveshaft of attachment and leakage.
coupling — Condition of splined Ensure brake pads are retracted
adapter. from brake disc.

7. Oil cooler blower shaft hanger k. Engine cowling — Secured.

bearings — Evidence of grease l. Air induction cowling —
leakage and overheating. Secured.

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m. Cabin roof, transmission 9. Hydraulic actuators and lines —

cowling, engine air inlet area, Condition, security, interference,
and plenum — Clear of all leakage.
debris, accumulated snow and
ice; cowling secured. 2-3-B-7. FUSELAGE — CABIN LEFT SIDE

15. Transmission area: 1. Forward fairing and access door —

Secured.
a. Nodal beam — Condition and
security of elastomeric bearing, 2. Cabin doors and hinge bolts —
flexures, and fore and aft Condition and security.
restraint damper.
3. Windows — Condition and security.
b. Transmission oil filter — Ensure
4. Hydraulic reservoir — Check fluid
bypass indicator not extended.
level.
c. Main driveshaft — Condition.
5. Landing gear — Condition and
d. Rigid and flexible tubing — ground handling wheel removed.
Condition, security, interference,
6. Forward and aft crosstube fairings (if
leakage.
installed) — Secured, condition, and
e. Access door — Secured. aligned.

2-3-B-6. CABIN ROOF 7. Left static port — Condition.

1. Main rotor — Condition and security. 2-3-B-8. FUSELAGE — FRONT

2. Main rotor blade doublers and skin — 1. Exterior surfaces — Condition.

Condition.
2. Windshield — Condition and
3. Pitch horn trunnion bearing — cleanliness.
Condition and security.
3. Battery and vent lines — Condition
4. Main rotor pitch links — Condition and security.
and security of attachment bolts and
4. HOUR METER circuit breaker — In.
locking hardware.
5. LEFT FUEL BOOST circuit breaker —
5. Swashplate assembly — Condition,
In.
security of attached controls, and
boot. 6. Battery access door — Secured.
6. Control linkages to swashplate — 7. Pitot tube — Cover removed, clear of
Condition, security of attachment obstructions.
bolts and locking hardware.
8. External power door — Condition
7. Hydraulic reservoir filler cap — and security.
Closed and locked.
9. Landing light lamps — Condition.
8. Hydraulic system filters — Bypass
indicator retracted. 10. Instrument panel vent — Clear of
debris.
11. Antennas — Condition and security.

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2-4. INTERIOR AND PRESTART 20. BAT switch — OFF.

CHECK 21. DEFOG BLOWER switch — OFF.

1. Cabin interior — Clean, equipment 22. PITOT HEAT switch — OFF.

secured.
23. DIR GYRO & ATT IND switch (if
2. Fire extinguisher — Condition and installed) — OFF.
security.
24. HEATER switch (if installed) — OFF.
3. First aid kit — Secure.
25. ANTI COLL LT switch — ANTI COLL
4. Cabin loading — Maintain CG within LT (on).
limits.
26. INST LT rheostat — OFF.
5. Copilot controls — Security and
27. POS LT switch — As desired.
proper installation (if installed).
6. Pilot(s)/passenger(s) — Seat belts
WARNING
secured.
7. Copilot seat belt — Secured (if solo). BOTH FUEL BOOST PUMPS SHALL
8. Doors — Secured. BE ON DURING ENGINE
OPERATION.
9. Flight controls — Release friction;
check freedom of movement and 28. Overhead circuit breakers — In.
adjust to (cyclic) centered/
29. Rotor brake handle (if installed) — Up
(collective) flat pitch position and
and latched.
pedals centered. Tighten frictions as
desired.
10. Throttle — Check freedom of full CAUTION
travel and IDLE REL operation.
Return to closed position. Check 28 VDC GPU SHALL BE 500 AMPS
copilot throttle if installed. O R LE SS T O R ED UC E R ISK O F
STARTER DAMAGE FROM
11. LDG LTS switch — OFF. OVERHEATING.
12. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON.
30. GPU — Connected (if used).
13. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — OFF.
31. For Battery or GPU Start:
14. PARTICLE SEP PRG switch (if
BAT switch — BAT (on).
installed) — As required.
32. For Battery Cart Start:
15. Radio and navigation equipment —
OFF. BAT switch — OFF.
16. Altimeter — Set. Observe the following; ENG OUT, TRANS OIL
PRESS, ROTOR LOW RPM, and GEN FAIL
17. Instruments — Static at zero.
caution lights illuminated.
18. FREE AIR temperature — Note
indication. 33. Applicable RPM audio signals —
Check.
19. GEN switch — OFF.

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NOTE Collective pitch — Lower fully; audio

off.
Audio tones are as follows:
ENG OUT — Intermittent. 43. Cyclic, collective and pedals —
ROTOR LOW RPM — Steady. (cyclic) centered/(collective) flat
pitch position and pedals centered.
34. WRN HORN MUTE button (if Tighten frictions as desired.
installed) — Press to mute.
2-5. ENGINE START
35. Caution LT TEST button — Press to
test. NOTE
36. TOT LT TEST button — Press to If TOT gauge has a red triangle at
check TOT light illuminates. 826°C, refer to information contained
37. Radio and navigation equipment — in (brackets) for alternate TOT.
as desired.

NOTE CAUTION

Effective helicopter S/N 51001 ENGINE STARTS BELOW 716°C TOT

through 51389 and 206L1 Engine FROM INTRODUCTION OF FUEL
Upgrade: For daylight operations, AND IN EXCESS OF 40 SECONDS
ensure INST LT rheostat is OFF. If MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO TURBINE
INST LT rheostat is on, the caution COMPONENTS. OPTIMUM STARTS
lights can be dimmed and may not be OCCUR WHEN THE STARTING TOT
visible. IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 716 AND
768°C (716 AND 826°C WITH RED
Effective helicopter S/N 51390 and
TRIANGLE) WITH START TIMES
subsequent: With INST LT rheostat
LESS THAN 40 SECONDS.
on an d CA U TIO N LIG H T s w itc h
positioned to DIM, caution lights are 1. Collective — Full down.
dimmed to a fixed intensity and
canno t be adjusted by INS T LT 2. Cyclic and pedals — Centered.
rheostat.
NOTE
38. INST LT rheostat — As desired.
It is recommended that TOT be below
39. CAUTION LIGHTS switch — As 150°C prior to attempting an engine
desired. start. Compliance with this
recommendation will reduce
40. FUEL VALVE switch — ON, guard potential of reaching hot start limits.
closed. Check fuel pressure R e f e r t o D R Y M O T O R IN G R U N ,
indication. paragraph 2-5-A.
41. FUEL QTY — Check TOTAL and FWD
(if installed) tank quantity. 3. Throttle — Full closed.

42. Rotor low RPM audio — Check as 4. Rotors — Clear.

follows (if WARN HORN MUTE button 5. STARTER button — Press and hold
is installed, disregard): to engage (Observe engine starter
Collective pitch — Increase; audio limitations).
on.

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6. TOT — 150°C or below. STABILIZE AT IDLE FOR 1 MINUTE

BEFORE INCREASING THROTTLE.
NOTE
At the appropriate N1 RPM and TOT, NOTE
introduce fuel with the throttle to During cold temperature operations,
obtain the initial TOT rise. Observe normal transmission and engine oil
the 927°C limit. After initial TOT rise, pressure limits may be exceeded
modulate throttle to maintain TOT during start. Stabilize engine at idle
between 716 and 768°C (716 and until minimum temperature and
826°C with red triangle). This pressure limits are attained.
sequence should provide optimum
starts in less than 40 seconds from Refer to Rolls-Royce Operation and
the introduction of fuel. If limits are Maintenance Manual for cold
exc ee ded or TO T w arn ing light weather start procedures.
illuminates, refer to Rolls-Royce
Operation and Maintenance Manual.
CAUTION
7. Throttle — At 12% N1 RPM, modulate
to idle to maintain 716 to 768°C (716 TO AVOID AUTO-ACCELERATION
and 826°C with red triangle) TOT OF ENGINE, COMPLETE 15-20
during start cycle. MINUTE GROUND RUN AT IDLE
WITHOUT FUEL CONTROL HEATER
8. TOT — Monitor. (Do not exceed 10
INSTALLED OR 5 MINUTE GROUND
seconds above 768°C (826°C with red
RUN AT IDLE WITH FUEL CONTROL
triangle) or a maximum of 927°C).
HEATER INSTALLED WHEN ALL
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST:
CAUTION
• AMBIENT TEMP BELOW 0°C (32°F)
IF MAIN ROTOR IS NOT ROTATING • HIGH RELATIVE HUMIDITY, 45% OR
BY 25% N1, ABORT START BY HIGHER
ROLLING THROTTLE TO CUT OFF.
• HELICOPTER COLD SOAKED

NOTE
ENG OUT light extinguishes at 55
±3% N1.

9. STARTER button — Release at 58%

N1.

10. ENG and XMSN OIL pressures —

Check.

CAUTION

IF ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN

F O R M O R E TH A N 15 M IN U T E S,

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11. Idle — 63 to 65% N1. 1. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — OFF.

12. BAT switch — BAT (on) (if 2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON.
applicable).
2-6-B. ENGINE RUN-UP
13. GPU — Disconnect and close door (if
applicable). 1. Throttle — Increase smoothly to full
open position. Check ROTOR LOW
14. Throttle — Open to 70% N1. RPM caution light extinguished at
90% NR.
15. GEN switch — GEN (on); observe
loadmeter indication and GEN FAIL 2. GOV RPM switch — Check N2 range
light extinguishes. 97 to 100%; set at 100% RPM.
3. Radio and navigation equipment —
WARNING
ON.

AVOID CONTINUOUS OPERATION 4. ELT (if installed) — Check for

71.8% TO 91.5% N2. inadvertent transmission.
5. Flight controls — Check freedom
16. Throttle — Idle — 63 to 65% N1. with minimum friction.
17. DIR GYRO & ATT IND and TURN IND 6. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — ON;
circuit breaker (if installed) — Push check for TOT increase.
in.
7. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — OFF;
2-5-A. DRY MOTORING RUN check TOT returns to normal.

The following procedure is used to reduce 8. PITOT HEAT switch — ON; check for
residual TOT to recommended levels for small rise in ammeter reading.
engine start.
9. PITOT HEAT switch — OFF; check
1. Throttle — Closed position. for small decrease in ammeter
reading.
2. STARTER button — Press to engage
10. PARTICLE SEP PRG switch (if
for 15 seconds, then release.
installed) — As required.
Follow ENGINE START procedure
paragraph 2-5, once 0% N1 is 2-6-C. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK
indicated.
NOTE
2-6. SYSTEMS CHECK
Hydraulic systems check is to
2-6-A. PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC determine proper operation of
SYSTEMS CHECK hydraulic actuators for each flight
control system. If abnormal forces,
unequal forces, control binding, or
NOTE motoring are encountered, it may be
Uncommanded control movement or an indication of a malfunctioning
motoring with hydraulic system off flight control actuator.
m a y in d i c a te h y d r au l ic s y s t em
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2. NR — 100% RPM. 7. Throttle — Full open. Check 100%

NR/N2.
3. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — OFF.
8. Engine, transmission, and electrical
4. Cyclic — Centered. instruments — Within limits.
5. Cyclic control — Check normal 9. Flight and navigation instruments —
operation by moving cyclic in an “X” Check.
pattern right forward to left aft, then
left forward to right aft 10. FUEL QTY — Note indication.
(approximately 1 inch). Center cyclic.
11. FUEL QTY switch (if installed) —
6. Collective — Check normal FWD. Note fuel remaining in forward
operation by increasing collective cells.
slightly (1 to 2 inches). Repeat two to
three times as required. Return to full 2-8. TAKEOFF
down position.
1. Collective — Increase to hover.
7. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON.
2. Directional control — As required to
8. Cyclic and collective friction — Set maintain desired heading.
as desired.
3. Cyclic — Apply as required to
2-7. BEFORE TAKEOFF accelerate smoothly.
4. Collective — Apply minimum
NOTE necessary to obtain desired rate of
If temperature is below +5°C (40°F) climb and airspeed. Monitor engine
and visible moisture is present, limits and adjust collective as
EN G IN E AN TI- ICIN G a nd P ITO T necessary.
HEAT shall be ON.
2-9. IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS
1. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — As
required. NOTE
2. PITOT HEAT — As required. Pilot shall keep feet on tail rotor
pedals at all times.
3. Light switches — As required.
1. AIRSPEED — As desired (not to
4. INST LT rheostat — As desired.
exceed VNE at flight altitude).
NOTE 2. ENGINE ANTI-ICING and PITOT
For night flight, it is recommended to HEAT switches — ON in visible
point the map light at the flight moisture when ambient temperature
instruments and set to a low is below +5°C (40°F).
intensity. Sufficient night lighting will
b e p r o v id e d i n t h e e v e n t o f a n NOTE
instrument lighting failure. When ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch is
selected ON, TOT will increase.
5. Radio(s) — Check as required. Monitor TOT when selecting ENGINE
6. Flight controls — Position and adjust ANTI-ICING at high power settings.
frictions for takeoff.

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When PITOT HEAT is selected ON, increase independent of N2 (needles

confirm operation by increase of split). Main rotor may be reengaged
ammeter load. with a smooth increase in collective
pitch.
3. Altimeter — Within limits.
Decreasing the collective pitch to
4. FUEL QTY switch (if installed) —
low power may result in RPM
Note forward fuel tank indication.
overspeed. For prolonged low power
approaches, RPM can be controlled
NOTE
by a small amount of collective pitch
F ul l fo r w a rd fu e l ta n k q u a n ti ty increase (n o signific ant torque
(approximately 156.9 pounds with or increase) and/or by decreasing the
without FUEL QTY switch) will be GOV RPM switch to obtain 100%
present/indicated at approximately POWER TURBINE RPM within limits
476 pounds (407.3 pounds if during low power descents;
equipped with FUEL QTY switch) or however, the GOV RPM switch
greater total fuel. Fuel transfer will be should be beeped to INCR as
complete at approximately collective is applied. (Refer to N 2
319.1 pounds (109.5 pounds if RPM in Section 1).
equipped with FUEL QTY switch)
total fuel quantity. 1. Throttle — Full open. Check 97 to
100% N2.
206L1 Engine Upgrade: Full forward
fuel tank quantity (approximately 2. Flight path — As required for type of
154.4 pounds) will be present at approach.
approximately 425 pounds or greater
3. ENGINE ANTI-ICING — As required.
tot al fue l. F u el tran s fer w ill b e
complete at approximately 4. LDG LTS switch — As desired.
270.6 pounds total fuel quantity.
5. Flight controls — Adjust friction as
2-10. DESCENT AND LANDING desired.

2-11. ENGINE SHUTDOWN

CAUTION 1. Collective — Full down.

CONDITIONS INCLUDED, BUT NOT 2. Cyclic and pedals — Centered.

LIMITED TO, WIND DIRECTION AND 3. Cyclic friction — Increase so that
VELOCITY, CENTER OF GRAVITY, cyclic maintains centered position.
AND THE CONDITION OF THE
SLOPE (LOOSE ROCK, SOFT MUD, 4. LDG LTS switch — OFF.
SNOW, WET GRASS, ETC.) MAY
LIMIT THE MAXIMUM SLOPE THE 5. Throttle — Reduce to idle stop.
HELICOPTER CAN BE SAFELY 6. Check ROTOR LOW RPM caution
LANDED ON. light illuminated and Low Rotor RPM
audio on (with WRN HORN MUTE
NOTE installed) at 90% NR.
Large reductions in collective pitch
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NOTE NOTE
If dual controls are installed, guard Left fuel boost pump will continue to
t h r o t tl e to p r e v e n t i n a d v e r t e n t operate until FUEL VALVE switch is
manipulation from copilot position. positioned to OFF. This pump
operates directly from battery and
7. WRN HORN MUTE button (if will not be deactivated when BAT
installed) — Press to mute. switch is OFF. Battery power will be
depleted if FUEL VALVE switch
8. TOT — Stabilize at idle for 2 minutes.
remains on.
9. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — OFF.
17. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
10. DIR GYRO & ATT IND and TURN IND
switch (if installed) — OFF. 18. During rotor coastdown, displace
cyclic slightly into direction of wind
11. ELT (if installed) — Check for to minimize static stop contact.
inadvertent transmission.
12. Radios and navigation equipment — CAUTION
OFF.
13. GEN switch — OFF. AVOID RAPID ENGAGEMENT OF
ROTOR BRAKE IF HELICOPTER IS
14. IDLE REL button — Press and hold. ON ICE OR OTHER SLIPPERY OR
LOOSE SURFACE TO PREVENT
ROTATION OF HELICOPTER.
CAUTION
19. Rotor brake (if installed) — Apply full
TO ENSURE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, rotor brake between 38% and 30%
HOLD THROTTLE IN CLOSED NR. Return rotor brake handle to
POSITION UNTIL N1 DECELERATES stowed position just prior to main
TO 0% RPM AND TOT IS rotor stopping.
STABILIZED.

CAUTION
CAUTION
DO NOT INCREASE COLLECTIVE OR
POSITIONING THROTTLE OUT OF APPLY LEFT TAIL ROTOR PEDAL
C L O S E D P O S I T IO N D U R I N G N 1 TO SLOW ROTOR DURING
SPOOL DOWN MAY CAUSE POST COASTDOWN.
ENGINE SHUTDOWN FIRE.
20. Pilot — Remain at flight controls until
15. Throttle — Closed; check TOT and N1 rotor has come to a complete stop.
decreasing, ENG OUT light 21. All overhead switches — OFF.
illuminated and audio on at 55 ±3%.
22. BAT switch — OFF.
16. WRN HORN MUTE button — Press to
mute. 2-12. POSTFLIGHT CHECK
If any of following conditions exist:

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• Thunderstorms are in local area or 1. Install main rotor blade tie-downs.

forecasted.
2. Secure tail rotor loosely to tailboom
• Winds in excess of 20 knots or a with tie-down strap to prevent
gust spread of 15 knots exists or is excessive flapping.
forecasted.
3. Install exhaust cover, engine inlet
• Helicopter is parked within 150 feet protective plugs and pitot cover.
of hovering or taxiing aircraft that
are in excess of basic GW of NOTE
helicopter.
Refer to BHT-206L3-MD-1 for
• Helicopter to be left unattended. additional tie-down data.

Perform following:

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206L4FM_2_0001
Figure 2-1. Preflight Check Sequence

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