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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2
2-1. INTRODUCTION Determine weight of fuel, oil, load, etc.,
compute takeoff and anticipated landing
This section contains instructions and GW, and check helicopter CG locations.
procedures for operating helicopter from Ensure weight and balance limitations in
planning stage, through actual flight Section 1 are not exceeded.
conditions, to securing helicopter after
landing. 2-3. PREFLIGHT CHECK
Normal and standard conditions are assumed Pilot is responsible for determining whether
in these procedures. Pertinent data in other helicopter is in condition for safe flight. Refer
sections is referenced when applicable. to Figure 2-1 for preflight check sequence.

Instructions and procedures contained herein NOTE

are written for purpose of standardization and
are not applicable to all situations. Preflight check is not intended to be
a detailed mechanical inspection, but
2-2. FLIGHT PLANNING a guide to check condition of
helicopter. This check may be made
Planning of mission to be accomplished will as comprehensive as conditions
provide pilot with data to be used during warrant.
flight. Information to be used can be compiled
All areas checked shall include a
as follows:
visual check for evidence of
corrosion, particularly when
Check type of mission to be performed
helicopter is flown near or over salt
and destination.
water or in areas of high industrial
Select appropriate performance charts to emissions.
be used from Section 4.
2-3-A. BEFORE EXTERIOR CHECK
2-2-A. TAKEOFF AND LANDING
Flight planning — Completed.
Refer to Section 1 for takeoff and landing
weight limits and to Section 4 for takeoff and Gross weight and CG — Compute
landing data. (BHT-212-MD-1, Section 1).

Publications — Checked.
2-2-B. WEIGHT AND BALANCE
Portable fire extinguisher — Condition and
Determine proper weight and balance of security.
helicopter as follows:
Fuel sumps — Drain samples as follows:
Consult applicable weight and balance
instructions provided in Section 5. BOOST PUMP switches — OFF.

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FUEL switches — OFF. Nose compartment — Condition and

doors secured.
BATTERY BUS 1 switch — ON.
Battery vent and drain tubes —
Fuel sump drain buttons (left and right) Unobstructed.
— Depress.
Searchlight and landing light — Stowed.
Fuel filters — Drain before first flight of day as
follows: Antenna — Condition, security.

BOOST PUMP switches — ON. Deleted

FUEL switches — ON.

NOTE
Drain each side independently for a
duration not to exceed 15 seconds.

Fuel filter (left and right) — Drain

samples.
FUEL switches — OFF.
BOOST PUMP switches — OFF.
Deleted
BATTERY BUS 1 switch — OFF.

2-3-B. EXTERIOR CHECK

WARNING

IF HELICOPTER HAS BEEN

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

1. FUSELAGE — FRONT
Rotor blade — Condition and cleanliness.
Cabin area — Condition, all glass clean.
Pitot tube(s) — Cover(s) removed, FUSELAGE — CABIN LEFT SIDE
unobstructed.
Copilot and passenger doors —
Static ports (left and right) — Condition and operation, glass clean.
Unobstructed. Security of emergency release handles.

Remote hydraulic filter bypass indicator Position lights — Condition.

— Verify normal.
Landing gear — Condition, ground
Cabin nose ventilators — Unobstructed. handling wheels removed.

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Engine air intake — Cover removed, Engine fire extinguisher — Bottle

unobstructed. pressure gauge and temperature range.
3. FUSELAGE — AFT LEFT SIDE Combining gearbox filter — Bypass
Drain lines — Clean, unobstructed. indicator retracted.

Engine compartment — Check. Access doors and engine cowling —

Engine oil level — Verify presence of oil Secured.
in sight gauge and proper oil level.
Engine exhaust ejector tubes — Covers
Engine governor spring — Condition. removed, unobstructed.

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4. FUSELAGE — AFT Fuel filler — Check fuel quantity, secure

cap.
Tailboom — Condition.
6. FUSELAGE — CABIN RIGHT SIDE
Tail rotor driveshaft covers — Secured.
Engine air intake — Cover removed,
Synchronized elevator — Condition, unobstructed.
security.
Transmission oil — Verify presence of oil
Main rotor blade — Condition, and proper level in sight gauge.
cleanliness. Remove tie-down.
Pilot and passenger doors — Condition
Tail rotor gearbox — Verify presence of and operation, glass clean. Security of
oil and proper level in sight gauge, filler emergency release handles.
cap, and chip detector plug security. Position lights — Condition.
Tail rotor — Condition, free movement on Landing gear — Condition, ground
flapping axis. handling wheels removed.
Tail rotor yoke — Evidence of static stop 7. CABIN TOP
contact damage (deformed static stop
yield indicator).

Intermediate gearbox — Verify presence

of oil and proper level in sight gauge,
filler cap, and chip detector plug security.

Tail skid — Condition, security.

Main rotor and controls — Condition,
Synchronized elevator — Condition, fluid levels in all reservoirs.
security.
Transmission oil filler cap — Secured.
Tailboom — Condition.
Hydraulic oil reservoirs — Check sight
Baggage compartment — Check smoke glasses for proper fluid levels. Caps
detector; condition and security. Cargo secured.
and door secured.
Antenna(s) — Condition and security.
5. FUSELAGE — AFT RIGHT SIDE
Combining gearbox oil filler cap —
Engine fire extinguisher — Bottle Secured.
pressure gauge and temperature range.
Anticollision light — Condition and
Combining gearbox oil — Verify presence security.
of oil and proper level in sight gauge.
Close access door.
CAUTION
Engine compartment — Check.

Engine oil level — Verify presence of oil IF ANY TEMP-PLATE IS MISSING OR

and proper level in sight gauge. HAS BLACK DOTS, MAINTENANCE
P ER S O NN E L S HA L L AS S IS T IN
Access doors and engine cowling — DETERMINING AIRWORTHINESS AS
Secured. STATED IN THE BHT-212-MM.

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WIPERS switch — OFF.

CAUTION
CARGO REL switch (if installed) — OFF.

VENT BLWR switch — OFF. ROTOR BRAKE HANDLE SHALL BE

IN DETENT POSITION (OFF) AT ALL
HEAT AFT OUTLET switch — OFF. TIMES WHEN ENGINES ARE
RUNNING.
SYSTEM SELECTOR switch — OFF.

AIR COND TEMP CONT switch (if ROTOR BRAKE lights (if installed) —
installed) — As desired. Test. Pull brake lever and check that both
lights illuminate; return to off and check
NAV AC switch (if installed) — NORM. lights extinguish.

Overhead circuit breakers — In. FIRE PRESS TO TEST switch — Press

and release. FIRE PULL 1 and FIRE
All light rheostats — OFF. PULL 2 warning lights illuminate when
switch is pressed and extinguish when
EXTERIOR LIGHT POSITION switch —
switch is released.
OFF.
BAGGAGE FIRE warning light TEST
EXTERIOR LIGHT ANTI COLL switch —
button — Press to te st (verify light
OFF.
flashes).
INV 1, INV 2, and INV 3 switches — OFF.
CARGO RELEASE ARMED light (if
NON ESS BUS switch — NORMAL. installed) — TEST.

GEN 1 and GEN 2 switches — OFF. Caution panel light test switch — TEST
and RESET.
External power — Connect (as desired).
Check DC voltmeters for 27 ±1 volts. INV 1 switch — ON, check No. 1 AC
Adjust external power source, if required. voltmeter for 104 to 122 volts (S/N 30554
and subsequent).
BATTERY BUS 1 and BATTERY BUS 2
switches — ON, check BATTERY caution INV 2 switch — ON, check No. 2 AC
light illuminates (S/N 30554 and voltmeter for 104 to 122 volts (S/N 30554
subsequent). and subsequent).

FUEL QTY SEL switch — LEFT, then

NOTE
R I G H T; c h e c k f u e l q u a n t i t y g a u g e
Test all lights when night flights are indicates lower fuel cell quantity of 270 to
planned or anticipated. Accomplish 300 pounds (each).
lig ht te s ts w it h ex te rn a l p o w er
connected or during engine run-up. 2-5. ENGINE START
MASTER CAUTION switch (overhead) —
NOTE
TEST, check all caution panel lights
extinguish e xcept C AUT IO N PAN EL If helicopter has been cold soaked in
segment and MASTER CAUTION light. ambient temperatures of -18°C (0°F)
(Both ENG OUT lights and RPM light will or less, both throttles will be difficult
dim during test (S/N 30597 and to move and follow-through coupling
subsequent.)) may be increased.

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Throttles — Rotate engine 1 throttle full RPM (N2) DURING COLD WEATHER
open, then back against idle stop. STARTING FOR OVERSPEED. IF AN
Actuate ENG 1 IDLE STOP REL, roll OVERSPEED APPEARS IMMINENT,
engine 1 throttle to full closed, then ABORT START AND CLOSE
adjust friction as desired. Repeat THROTTLE TO OFF POSITION.
procedure using engine 2 throttle and
ENG 2 IDLE STOP REL. EITHER WAIT 3 MINUTES AND
RESTART THE ENGINE OR START
NOTE THE OTHER ENGINE. THE HEAT
GENERATED WILL MELT THE
W hen e ith er IDLE ST OP RE L is MOISTURE, ALLOWING THE FUEL
actuated, ap propriate idle stop CONTROL TO FUNCTION
plunger is automatically held open NORMALLY.
for 5 seconds. Idle stop plunger will
not release if pressure is applied START switch — ENG 1 position.
toward closed position of throttle. Observe starter limitations.
Moderate frictions should be applied Engine 1 ENGINE OIL pressure —
to overcome follow-through coupling Indicating.
between throttles.
Engine 1 throttle — Open to idle at 12%
RPM INCR DECR switch — DECR for GAS PROD RPM (N1) minimum.
8 seconds.
Engine 1 ITT — Monitor to avoid a hot
NOTE s ta r t . M a x i m u m I T T d u r i n g s ta r t i s
1090°C, not to exceed 2 seconds above
Either engine may be started first; 810°C for PT6T-3 or 2 seconds above
however, following procedure is 960°C for PT6T-3B. If ITT continues to
provided for starting engine 1 first. rise, abort start by activating ENG 1 IDLE
STOP release and rolling throttle fully
2-5-A. ENGINE 1 START closed. Starter should remain engaged
until ITT decreases. Do not attempt
ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP switch — ON,
restart until corrective maintenance has
check ENG 1 FUEL BOOST caution light
been accomplished.
extinguished.
ENGINE 1 FUEL switch — ON. (ENG 1 NOTE
FUEL VALVE caution light will illuminate
If engine fails to start, refer to
m o m e n ta r i l y (S/N 30597 and
ENGINE FAILS TO START
subsequent)).
procedures in this section.
Engine 1 FUEL PRESS — Check.
START switch — Off at 55% GAS PROD
Rotor — Clear. RPM (N1).

GAS PROD RPM (N1) — Check 61 ±1%

CAUTION when throttle is on idle stop.

If battery start:
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 0°C GAS PROD RPM (N1) — Check 71%
(32°F) OR LESS MAY FREEZE minimum.
MOISTURE IN ENGINE FUEL
CONTROL SYSTEM. MONITOR ENG GEN 1 switch — ON.

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ONLY ONE BATTERY SWITCH ENGINE (1 or 2) BOOST PUMP switch —

S H AL L B E O N D UR I N G F L IG H T ON.
(S/N 30554 AND SUBSEQUENT). ENGINE (1 or 2) FUEL switch — ON.
Caution lights — Check all extinguished. ENG IGN SYS circuit breaker — Pull out.
ENGINE OIL, XMSN OIL, and GEAR BOX START switch — Engage for 15 seconds,
O IL te m pe ratur es an d pre ssu res — then disengage.
Within limits.
ENGINE (1 or 2) FUEL switch — OFF.
AMPS 1 and AMPS 2 — Within limits.
ENGINE (1 or 2) BOOST PUMP switch —
NOTE OFF.

AMPS 2 will indicate a higher load ENG IGN SYS circuit breaker — In.
than AMPS 1 until battery is fully Allow required cooling period for starter
charged. before proceeding. Follow normal start
sequence as described on preceding
Radios — ON, as required.
pages. Refer to Section 1, paragraph
ELT (if installed) — Check for inadvertent 1-12-C.
transmission.
2-6. SYSTEMS CHECK
2-5-D. ENGINE FAILS TO START
2-6-A. FORCE TRIM CHECK
When engine fails to light off within
1 5 s e c o n d s a ft e r t h r o t t l e h a s b e e n Flight controls — Friction off; collective
o p e n e d to i d l e , f o l l o w in g a c t io n i s lock removed.
recommended:
Cyclic and pedals — Move slightly each
IDLE STOP REL switch — Actuate. direction to check force gradients.

Throttle — Fully closed. Cyclic FORCE TRIM release button —

Press; check trim releases with button
START switch — OFF. pressed, reengages with button released.
ENGINE (1 or 2) BOOST PUMP switch FORCE TRIM switch — OFF; check trim
— OFF. disengages.
ENGINE (1 or 2) FUEL switch — OFF. FORCE TRIM switch — ON.
After GAS PROD RPM (N1) has decreased 2-6-B. PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC
to zero, allow 30 seconds for fuel to drain CHECK
from engine. Conduct a dry motoring run
(paragraph 2-5-E) before attempting Throttles — Set to idle.
another start.
NOTE
2-5-E. DRY MOTORING RUN
Uncommanded control movement or
The following procedure is used to clear an m o to r in g w i t h e i t h e r h y d r a u li c
engine whenever it is deemed necessary to system off may indicate hydraulic
remove internally trapped fuel and vapor. system malfunction.

Throttle — Fully closed. HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — OFF, then ON.

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HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch — OFF, then ON. a return to normal indication, showing
crossfeed valve has opened and check
2-6-C. ENGINE FUEL CONTROL CHECK valve is functioning properly.

NOTE Position ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP switch

to ON and position ENGINE 2 BOOST
Perform the Engine Fuel Control PUMP switch to OFF. Note pressure drop
Check when required by on No. 2 FUEL PRESS gauge, followed by
maintenance. a return to normal indication, showing
crossfeed valve has opened and check
Throttles — Idle.
valve is functioning properly.
NOTE
NOTE
Do not allow GAS PROD (N1) RPM to
decrease below 50%. If in either of the above checks; fuel
pressure is 4 to 6 PSI below normal
At approximately 8000 feet HP, GAS (10 ±4 PSI), appropriate check valve
PROD RPM (N 1 ) may not change is not functioning properly.
significantly when manual fuel
control is selected. ENGINE 2 BOOST PUMP switch — ON.

GOV switch (ENGINE NO. 1 or 2) — FUEL PUMP CROSSFEED switch —

MANUAL, observe change in GAS PROD OVERRIDE CLOSE. Position either
RPM (N 1 ). Open respective throttle BOOST PUMP switch to OFF. Note fuel
carefully to ensure GAS PROD RPM (N1) pressure drops to zero. Position BOOST
responds upward, then return throttle to PUMP switch to ON and FUEL PUMP
idle. Return GOV switch to AUTO. Check CROSSFEED switch to NORMAL.
for return to original GAS PROD RPM
(N 1 ). Check other governor in same 2-6-E-2. S/N 30554 AND SUBSEQUENT
manner.
FUEL XFEED test switch — TEST BUS 1
2-6-D. GOVERNOR CHECK and hold.

No. 1 throttle — Full open. Check ENG NOTE

RPM (N2) stabilizes at 95 ±1%.
If, after turning either boost pump off,
No. 2 throttle — Full open. Check ENG fuel pressure remains 4 to 6 PSI
RPM (N2) increases 2% and both engines below normal (10 ±4 PSI),
stabilize at 97 ±1%. appropriate check valve is not
RPM INCR DECR switch — INCR to 100% functioning properly.
(N2).
ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP switch — OFF.
2-6-E. FUEL CROSSFEED VALVE Check No. 1 FUEL PRESS decreases,
CHECK then returns to normal. (This indicates
that crossfeed valve has opened by bus
2-6-E-1. S/N PRIOR TO 30554 No. 1 power and check valve is
functioning properly.) ENGINE 1 BOOST
FUEL PUMP CROSSFEED switch — PUMP switch — ON.
NORMAL. Position ENGINE 1 BOOST
PUMP switch to OFF. Note pressure drop FUEL XFEED test switch — TEST BUS 2
on No. 1 FUEL PRESS gauge, followed by and hold.

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ENGINE 2 BOOST PUMP switch — OFF. extinguishes and INVERTER 3

Check No. 2 FUEL PRESS decreases, caution light illuminates.
then returns to normal. ENGINE 2 BOOST
PUMP switch — ON. INV 3 switch (if installed) — ON DC
BUS 2; check INVERTER 3 caution
FUEL XFEED test switch — NORM. light extinguishes.

FUEL XFEED switch — OVRD CLOSE. 2-6-G. CABIN HEATER CHECK

ENGINE 1 (or ENGINE 2) BOOST PUMP GAS PROD — Check 75% RPM (N1)
switch — OFF. Check fuel pressure drops minimum (both engines).
to zero on selected system. ENGINE 1 (or
ENGINE 2) BOOST PUMP switch — ON. Thermostat knob — Full COLD.

FUEL XFEED switch — NORM.

CAUTION
2-6-F. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CHECK
HEATER SWITCH SHALL BE
DC voltmeters — Check 27 ±1 VDC.
TURNED OFF WHEN HEATED
AC voltmeters — Check 104 to 122 VAC. AIRFLOW DOES NOT SHUT OFF
AFTER THERMOSTAT IS TURNED
AC system — Check as follows: TO FULL COLD, HEATER AIR LINE
LIGHT ILLUMINATES, OR CABIN
INV 3 switch (if installed) — ON DC
HTR CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS.
BUS 2; check INVERTER 3 caution
light extinguishes.
INV 2 switch — OFF, INVERTER 2 CAUTION
caution light illuminates. Check No. 2
AC voltmeter for indication DO NOT OPERATE HEATER ABOVE
INVERTER 3 (if installed) has 21°C OAT.
assumed the load.
HEATER switch — ON.
INV 2 switch — ON.
VENT BLOWER switch — ON.
INV 3 switch (if installed) — OFF;
confirm INVERTER 2 caution light Thermostat setting — Increase and
extinguishes and INVERTER 3 observe heated airflow.
caution light illuminates.
DEFROST lever — ON. Check airflow is
INV 3 switch (if installed) — ON DC diverted from pedestal outlets to
BUS 1, check INVERTER 3 caution windshield nozzles. Return lever to OFF.
light extinguishes.
AFT OUTLET switch — ON. Check airflow
INV 1 switch — OFF, INVERTER 1 distributed equally between pedestal
caution light illuminates. Check No. 1 outlets and aft outlets. Return switch to
AC voltmeter for indication OFF.
INVERTER 3 (if installed) has
assumed the load. NOTE

INV 1 switch — ON. Heater operation affects

performance. Refer to Hover Ceiling
INV 3 switch (if installed) — OFF, and Rate of Climb charts for HEATER
confirm INVERTER 1 caution light ON in Section 4.

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HEATER switch — As desired. Pedals — Displace slightly left and

right. Note an increase in force
VENT BLOWER switch — As desired. required to move pedals.

2-6-H. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK

WARNING
NOTE
This check is to determine proper DO NOT TURN BOTH HYDRAULIC
operation of hydraulic actuators for SYSTEMS OFF AT SAME TIME DUE
each flight control system. If TO EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED
abnormal forces, unequal forces, TO MOVE FLIGHT CONTROLS.
control binding, or motoring is
encountered, it may be an indication HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — ON. Check
of a malfunction of a flight control MASTER CAUTION light extinguishes
actuator.
and hydraulic system No. 1 pressure
returns to normal. HYDRAULIC caution
FORCE TRIM switch — OFF.
light extinguishes.
Collective — Down, friction removed.
HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch — OFF. Check
ROTOR RPM (NR) — Set to 100%. MASTER CAUTION light illuminates and
hydraulic system No. 2 pressure
Cyclic — Centered, friction removed. decreases. HYDRAULIC caution light
illuminates.
Hydraulic system — Check as follows:
Cyclic — Check normal operation of
HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — OFF. Check cyclic controls by moving cyclic in an ‘X’
MASTER CAUTION light illuminates and pattern, right forward to left aft, then left
HYDRAULIC caution light illuminates.
forward to right aft (approximately
Hydraulic system No. 1 pressure
decreases. 1 inch). Center cyclic.

Cyclic — Check normal operation by Collective — Check normal operation by

moving cyclic in an ‘X’ pattern, right i n c re a s i n g c o ll e c tiv e s li ghtly (1 to
forward to left aft, then left forward to 2 inches). Return to down position.
right aft (approximately 1 inch). Center
cyclic. Pedals — Displace slightly left and right.
Note no increase in force required to
Collective — Check normal operation by move pedals.
i n cr ea si n g c o l le ct i v e s l i g h t l y ( 1 t o
2 inches). Return to down position. HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch — ON. Check
MASTER CAUTION light extinguishes
NOTE and hydraulic system No. 2 pressure
Boost for tail rotor controls is returns to normal. HYDRAULIC caution
furnished by hydraulic system No. 1 light extinguishes.
only. When hydraulic system No. 1 is
being checked, tail rotor controls will Cyclic and collective friction — As
be unboosted. desired.

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FORCE TRIM switch — ON. COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER TEST

switch (if installed) — Press and hold
for 3 seconds. Verify meter indicates
WARNING GOOD.

BOTH HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS SHALL Passenger step switch (if installed)

BE OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO — As desired.
TAKEOFF.
Passenger seat belts — Fastened.
System 1 will normally operate 10 to 20°C
cooler than system 2. All doors — Secured.

2-7. BEFORE TAKEOFF Caution and warning lights —

Extinguished.
Engine, transmission, gearbox,
hydraulic, and electrical instruments — 2-7-A. POWER ASSURANCE CHECK
Check readings within operational range.
Flight instruments — Check operation Perform power assurance check
and set. daily. Refer to Section 4.

Position lights — As required. 2-8. TAKEOFF

Magnetic compass — Fluid level and
heading. ENG RPM (N2) — 100%.

Anticollision lights — As required.

NOTE
Pitot heater — As required. No more than 15% torque above
Radio(s) — Check operation and set. hover power shall be used
accelerating to Takeoff Climbout
Cyclic — Friction as desired. Speed.

NOTE Collective — Initiate takeoff from a

Moderate friction shall be applied to hover height of 4 feet.
each throttle to overcome
follow-through coupling between NOTE
twist grips.
Takeoff must be executed in
Throttles — Full open, adjust friction. accordance with height-velocity
limitations for type of operation
ENG RPM (N2) — 100% (both being conducted. Refer to Section 1.
engines).
Refer to Section 4 for additional
FORCE TRIM switch — As desired. climb performance data.

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2-9. IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS Cyclic control and pedals — Centered

and frictioned.
ENG RPM (N2) — Adjust INCR DECR
FORCE TRIM switch — ON.
switch to select desired RPM between 97
and 100% (100% is normal RPM.) Throttles — Idle.
Airspeed — Within limits for GW and ITT — Stabilize for 1 minute at idle prior
flight altitude. to shutdown.
Engine, gearbox, and transmission Engine instruments — Within limits.
instruments — Within limits.
ELT (if installed) — Check for inadvertent
NOTE transmission.

Refer to applicable operating rules Radios — OFF.

for high altitude operations.
IDLE STOP REL switch — ENG 1.
2-10. DESCENT AND LANDING Engine 1 throttle — Closed. Check ITT
and GAS PROD RPM (N1) decreasing.
BATTERY BUS 1 switch — ON (S/N 30554
CAUTION
and subsequent).
CONDITIONS INCLUDING, BUT NOT IDLE STOP REL switch — ENG 2.
LIMITED TO, WIND DIRECTION AND
Engine 2 throttle — Closed. Check ITT
VELOCITY, CENTER OF GRAVITY,
and GAS PROD RPM (N1) decreasing.
AND THE CONDITION OF THE
SLOPE (LOOSE ROCK, SOFT MUD, GEN 1 and 2 switches — OFF.
SNOW, WET GRASS, ETC.) MAY
LIMIT THE MAXIMUM SLOPE THE All invertors — OFF.
HELICOPTER CAN BE SAFELY ENGINE 1 FUEL switch — OFF.
LANDED ON.
ENGINE 1 BOOST PUMP switch — OFF.
Flight controls — Adjust friction as
desired. ENGINE 2 FUEL switch — OFF.

Throttles — Full open. ENGINE 2 BOOST PUMP switch — OFF.

ENG RPM (N2) — 100%.

CAUTION
FORCE TRIM switch — As desired.
Passenger STEP switch — As desired. AVOID RAPID ENGAGEMENT OF
ROTOR BRAKE IF HELICOPTER IS
Flight path — Avoid critical areas of HV ON ICE OR OTHER SLIPPERY OR
diagram from which a safe landing may LOOSE SURFACE TO PREVENT
not be made in case of single engine ROTATION OF HELICOPTER.
failure. For landing distance information
in event of engine failure during Rotor brake — Apply at or below 40%
approach, refer to Section 4. ROTOR R PM (N R ); retu rn to stowed
position after main rotor stops.
2-11. ENGINE SHUTDOWN
Pilot — Remain at flight controls until
Collective — Down. rotor has come to a complete stop.

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Lighting and miscellaneous switches — • Winds in excess of 20 knots or a

OFF. gust spread of 15 knots exist or is
forecast.
BATTERY switch(es) — OFF.

2-12. POSTFLIGHT CHECK • Helicopter is parked within 150 feet

of hovering or taxiing aircraft that
Main rotor and tail rotor blades — Tie are in excess of basic helicopter GW.
down when any of following conditions
exist: • Helicopter is to be left unattended.

• Thunderstorms exist in local area or Protective covers (engine exhaust and

are forecast. pitot tube) — Install.

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