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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 ........... 2-7
Engine Start............................................................................................ 2-5 ........... 2-9
Dry Motoring Run............................................................................... 2-5-A ....... 2-10
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 ........... 2-11
Takeoff .................................................................................................... 2-8 ........... 2-12
In-flight Operations................................................................................ 2-9 ........... 2-12
Descent and Landing............................................................................. 2-10 ......... 2-12
Engine Shutdown................................................................................... 2-11 ......... 2-13
Postflight Check..................................................................................... 2-12 ......... 2-14

FIGURES

Figure Page
Subject Number Number

Preflight Check Sequence..................................................................... 2-1 ........... 2-15

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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 6. Nodal beam — Check condition and

security of elastomeric bearings,
flexures, and fore and aft restraint
WARNING damper.
7. Transmission mounts — Condition
FAILURE TO REMOVE ROTOR and security.
TIEDOWNS BEFORE ENGINE
STARTING MAY RESULT IN SEVERE 8. Main driveshaft forward coupling —
DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY. Condition.

2-3-B-1. FUSELAGE — CABIN RIGHT SIDE 9. Access door — Secured.

10. Rotor head — Condition and
1. Main rotor blades — Tiedown
security.
removed, condition.
11. Fuel filler cap — Visually check fuel
2. Right static port — Condition.
level and cap secured.
3. Cabin doors and hinge bolts —
Condition and security. NOTE
4. Windows — Condition and security. If helicopter is not parked on a level
surface, fuel sump may not properly
5. Landing gear — Condition. Ground drain contaminants.
handling wheel removed.
12. Fuel sump — Drain fuel sample as
6. Forward and aft crosstube fairings (if
follows:
installed) — Secured, condition, and
aligned. a. RIGHT and LEFT FUEL BOOST
circuit breakers — Out.
2-3-B-2. FUSELAGE — CENTER RIGHT
SIDE b. BAT switch — BAT (on).

1. Engine inlet — Condition; remove c. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.

inlet covers.
d. PUSH FOR FUEL SUMP DRAIN
2. Cabin roof, transmission cowling, button — Press, drain sample,
and engine air inlet area — Cleaned then release.
of all debris, accumulated snow and
13. Forward fuel cells — drain manually.
ice; cowling secured.
14. Airframe fuel filter — Drain and
3. Forward fairing — Secured.
check before first flight of day as
4. Transmission — Check oil level. follows:
Verify actual presence of oil in sight
a. RIGHT and LEFT FUEL BOOST
gauge.
circuit breakers — In.
5. Transmission oil cooler lines —
b. FUEL VALVE switch — ON.
Condition and security.
c. Fuel filter drain valve — Open,
drain sample, then close.

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i. Hoses, tubing and wiring —

NOTE Chafing, security, and condition.
Filter test button is located on top of
19. Engine cowl — Secured.
fuel filter.
20. Generator cooling scoop — Clear of
15. Fuel filter test button — Press and debris.
check FUEL FILTER caution light
illuminates. Release switch and 21. Oil tank — Oil level, leaks, security,
check light extinguishes. and cap secured.

16. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF. 22. Access door — Secured.

17. BAT switch — OFF. 23. Aft fairing — Secured.

18. Power plant area: 2-3-B-3. FUSELAGE — AFT RIGHT SIDE

a. Main driveshaft aft coupling — 1. Fuselage — Condition.

Condition.
2. Tail rotor driveshaft cover —
b. Rotor brake disc and caliper (if Condition and security.
installed) — Condition, security
of attachment and leakage. 3. Tailboom — Condition.
Ensure brake pads are retracted 4. Horizontal stabilizer and position
from brake disc. light — Condition and security.
c. Engine — Condition, security of 5. Synchronized elevator — Check
attachments, evidence of oil lateral freedom, bearing play, and
leakage. clear of obstructions.
d. Engine mounts — Condition and 6. Main rotor blade — Condition.
security.
2-3-B-4. FUSELAGE — FULL AFT
e. Throttle linkage — Condition,
security, and freedom of 1. Vertical fin — Condition.
operation.
2. Tail rotor skid — Condition and
f. Fuel control and mechanical fuel security.
pump — Security, condition,
and evidence of leakage. 3. Anticollision light — Condition and
security of lens.
g. Governor air lines — Security
and condition. 4. Aft position light — Condition.
5. Tail rotor gearbox — Oil level, leaks
NOTE and security.
Fuel control heater valve (if installed)
6. Tail rotor — Tiedown removed,
shall be ON in ambient temperatures
condition and free movement.
below +10°C (50°F). When operating
in ambient temperatures above 21°C 7. Tail rotor controls — Condition and
(70°F) fuel control heater valve shall security.
be OFF.
8. Tail rotor blades:
h. Fuel control heater valve (if
a. General condition.
installed) — As required.

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b. Tip block — Security and seal d. Evidence of fuel and oil leaks.
integrity.
e. Hoses, tubing and wiring —
c. Trailing edge weight — Security. Chafing, security, and
condition.
9. Tail rotor yoke — Condition and
evidence of corrosion. f. Governor and pneumatic lines
— Condition and security.
2-3-B-5. FUSELAGE — AFT LEFT SIDE
g. Linear actuator and governor
1. Tailboom — Condition. control linkage — Condition and
security.
2. Tail rotor driveshaft cover —
Condition and security. h. Tail rotor driveshaft —
Condition of splines and
3. Horizontal stabilizer and position
couplings.
light — Condition and security.
i. Air induction diffuser hose —
4. Synchronized elevator — Check
Condition and security.
lateral freedom, bearing play, and
clear of obstructions. j. Rotor brake disc and caliper (if
installed) — Condition, security
5. Fuselage — Condition.
of attachment and leakage.
6. Forward tail rotor driveshaft Ensure brake pads are retracted
coupling — Condition of splined from brake disc.
adapter.
k. Engine cowling — Secured.
7. Oil cooler blower shaft hanger
l. Air induction cowling —
bearings — Evidence of grease
Secured.
leakage and overheating.
m. Cabin roof, transmission
8. Oil cooler blower — Clear of
cowling, engine air inlet area,
obstructions and condition.
and plenum — Clear of all
9. Oil cooler — Condition and leaks. debris, accumulated snow and
ice; cowling secured.
10. Oil cooler blower access door —
Secured. 15. Transmission area:

11. Aft fairing — Secured. a. Nodal beam — Condition and

security of elastomeric bearing,
12. Baggage compartment — Cargo tied flexures, and fore and aft
down, door secured. restraint damper.
13. Exhaust cover — Removed. b. Transmission oil filter — Ensure
14. Power plant area: bypass indicator not extended.

a. Engine — Condition, security of c. Main driveshaft — Condition.

attachments. d. Rigid and flexible tubing —
b. Engine mounts — Condition and Condition, security, interference,
security. leakage.

c. Exhaust stack — Condition and e. Access door — Secured.

security.

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2-3-B-6. CABIN ROOF 2-3-B-8. FUSELAGE — FRONT

1. Main rotor — Condition and security. 1. Exterior surfaces — Condition.

2. Main rotor blade doublers and skin — 2. Windshield — Condition and
Condition. cleanliness.
3. Pitch horn trunnion bearing — 3. Battery and vent lines — Condition
Condition and security. and security.
4. Main rotor pitch links — Condition 4. HOUR METER circuit breaker — In.
and security of attachment bolts and
locking hardware. 5. LEFT FUEL BOOST circuit breaker —
In.
5. Swashplate assembly — Condition,
security of attached controls, and 6. Battery access door — Secured.
boot. 7. Pitot tube — Cover removed, clear of
6. Control linkages to swashplate — obstructions.
Condition, security of attachment 8. External power door — Condition
bolts and locking hardware. and security.
7. Hydraulic reservoir filler cap — 9. Landing light lamps — Condition.
Closed and locked.
10. Antennas — Condition and security.
8. Hydraulic system filters — Bypass
indicator retracted. 2-4. INTERIOR AND PRESTART
9. Hydraulic actuators and lines — CHECK
Condition, security, interference,
1. Cabin interior — Clean, equipment
leakage.
secured.
2-3-B-7. FUSELAGE — CABIN LEFT SIDE
2. Fire extinguisher — Condition and
1. Forward fairing and access door — security.
Secured. 3. First aid kit — Secure.
2. Cabin doors and hinge bolts — 4. Cabin loading — Maintain CG within
Condition and security. limits.
3. Windows — Condition and security. 5. Pilot(s)/passenger(s) — Seat belts
4. Hydraulic reservoir — Check fluid secured.
level. 6. Copilot seat belt — Secured (if solo).
5. Landing gear — Condition and 7. Doors — Secured.
ground handling wheel removed.
8. Flight controls — Release friction;
6. Forward and aft crosstube fairings (if check freedom of movement and
installed) — Secured, condition, and adjust to (cyclic) centered/
aligned. (collective) flat pitch position and
7. Left static port — Condition. pedals centered. Tighten frictions as
desired.

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9. Throttle — Check freedom of full

travel and IDLE REL operation. CAUTION
Return to closed position. Check
copilot throttle if installed. 28 VDC GPU SHALL BE 500 AMPS
10. LDG LTS switch — OFF. O R LE SS T O R ED UC E R ISK O F
STARTER DAMAGE FROM
11. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON. OVERHEATING.
12. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — OFF. 29. GPU — Connected (if used).
13. PARTICLE SEP PRG switch (if 30. For Battery or GPU Start:
installed) — As required.
BAT switch — BAT (on).
14. Radio and navigation equipment —
OFF. 31. For Battery Cart Start:
15. Altimeter — Set. BAT switch — OFF.
16. Instruments — Static at zero. Observe the following; ENG OUT, TRANS OIL
PRESS, ROTOR LOW RPM, and GEN FAIL
17. FREE AIR temperature — Note caution lights illuminated.
indication.
18. GEN switch — OFF. 32. Applicable RPM audio signals —
Check.
19. BAT switch — OFF.
NOTE
20. DEFOG BLOWER switch — OFF.
Audio tones are as follows:
21. PITOT HEAT switch — OFF. ENG OUT — Intermittent.
22. DIR GYRO & ATT IND circuit breaker ROTOR LOW RPM — Steady.
(if installed) — Pull Out.
33. WRN HORN MUTE button — Press to
23. HEATER switch (if installed) — OFF. mute.

24. ANTI COLL LT switch — ANTI COLL 34. Caution LT TEST button — Press to
LT (on). test.

25. INST LT rheostat — As desired. 35. TOT LT TEST button — Press to

check TOT light illuminates.
26. POS LT switch — As desired.
36. Radio and navigation equipment —
as desired.
WARNING
NOTE
BOTH FUEL BOOST PUMPS SHALL
With INST LT rheostat on and
BE ON DURING ENGINE
CAUTION LT switch positioned to
OPERATION.
DIM, caution lights are dimmed to a
27. Overhead circuit breakers — In. fixed intensity and can not be
adjusted by INST LT rheostat.
28. Rotor brake handle (if installed) — Up
and latched. 37. INST LT rheostat — As desired.

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38. CAUTION LIGHTS switch — As recommendation will reduce

desired. potential of reaching hot start limits.
R e f e r t o D R Y M O T O R IN G R U N ,
39. FUEL VALVE switch — ON, guard paragraph 2-5-A.
closed. Check fuel pressure
indication. 3. Throttle — Full closed.
40. FUEL QTY — Check TOTAL and FWD 4. Rotors — Clear.
tank quantity (if FUEL QTY switch
installed, 206L1+ and 206L3+ IGW 5. STARTER button — Press and hold
Upgrade). to engage (Observe engine starter
limitations).
41. Cyclic, collective and pedals —
(cyclic) centered/(collective) flat 6. TOT — 150°C or below.
pitch position and pedals centered.
Tighten frictions as desired. NOTE

2-5. ENGINE START At the appropriate N1 RPM and TOT,

introduce fuel with the throttle to
obtain the initial TOT rise. Observe
NOTE the 927°C limit. After initial TOT rise,
206L1+ and 206L3+ IGW Upgrade modulate throttle to maintain TOT
helicopters without red triangle at between 716°C and 826°C (716°C and
826°C on TOT gauge require use of 768°C without red triangle). This
alternate TOT values. Refer to sequence should provide optimum
information contained in (brackets). starts in less than 40 seconds from
the introduction of fuel. If limits are
ex cee ded or TO T w ar ning light
CAUTION illuminates, refer to Rolls-Royce
Operation and Maintenance Manual.
ENGINE STARTS BELOW 716°C TOT 7. Throttle — At 12% N1 RPM, modulate
FROM INTRODUCTION OF FUEL to idle to maintain 716°C to 826°C
AND IN EXCESS OF 40 SECONDS (716°C and 768°C without red
MAY BE DETRIMENTAL TO TURBINE triangle) TOT during start cycle.
COMPONENTS. OPTIMUM STARTS
OCCUR WHEN THE STARTING TOT 8. TOT — Monitor. Do not exceed 10
IS MAINTAINED BETWEEN 716°C seconds above 826°C (768°C without
AND 826°C (716°C AND 768°C red triangle) or a maximum of 927°C.
WITHOUT RED TRIANGLE) WITH
START TIMES LESS THAN 40
SECONDS. CAUTION

1. Collective — Full down. IF MAIN ROTOR IS NOT ROTATING

BY 25% N1, ABORT START BY
2. Cyclic and pedals — Centered.
ROLLING THROTTLE TO CUT OFF.
NOTE
NOTE
It is recommended that TOT be below
150°C prior to attempting an engine ENG OUT light extinguishes at 55
start. Compliance with this ±3% N1.

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9. STARTER button — Release at 58% • HIGH RELATIVE HUMIDITY, 45% OR

N1. HIGHER
10. ENG and XMSN OIL pressures — • HELICOPTER COLD SOAKED
Check.
11. Idle — 63 to 65% N1.
12. BAT switch — BAT (on) (if
CAUTION
applicable).

IF ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN 13. GPU — Disconnect and close door (if
F O R M O R E TH A N 15 M IN U T E S, applicable).
STABILIZE AT IDLE FOR 1 MINUTE
14. Throttle — Open to 70% N1.
BEFORE INCREASING THROTTLE.
15. GEN switch — GEN (on); observe
NOTE loadmeter indication and GEN FAIL
light extinguishes.
During cold temperature operations,
normal transmission and engine oil 16. Throttle — Idle, 63 to 65% N1.
pressure limits may be exceeded
during start. Stabilize engine at idle
WARNING
until minimum temperature and
pressure limits are attained.
AVOID CONTINUOUS OPERATION
Refer to Rolls-Royce Operation and 71.8% TO 91.5% N2.
Maintenance Manual for cold
weather start procedures. 17. DIR GYRO & ATT IND and TURN IND
circuit breaker (if installed) — Push
in.
CAUTION
2-5-A. DRY MOTORING RUN
TO AVOID AUTO-ACCELERATION The following procedure is used to reduce
OF ENGINE, COMPLETE 15-20 residual TOT to recommended levels for
MINUTE GROUND RUN AT IDLE engine start.
WITHOUT FUEL CONTROL HEATER
INSTALLED OR 5 MINUTE GROUND 1. Throttle — Closed position.
RUN AT IDLE WITH FUEL CONTROL
HEATER INSTALLED WHEN ALL 2. STARTER button — Press to engage
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS EXIST: for 15 seconds, then release.
Follow ENGINE START procedure
• AMBIENT TEMP BELOW 0°C (32°F)
paragraph 2-5, once 0% N1 is
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2-6. SYSTEMS CHECK 2-6-C. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK

2-6-A. PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC NOTE

SYSTEMS CHECK Hydraulic systems check is to
determine proper operation of
NOTE hydraulic actuators for each flight
Uncommanded control movement or control system. If abnormal forces,
motoring with hydraulic system off unequal forces, control binding, or
m a y in d i c a te h y d r au l ic s y s t em motoring are encountered, it may be
malfunction. an indication of a malfunctioning
flight control actuator.
1. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — OFF.
1. Collective — Full down.
2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON.
2. NR — 100% RPM.
2-6-B. ENGINE RUN-UP
3. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — OFF.
1. Throttle — Increase smoothly to full 4. Cyclic — Centered.
open position. Check ROTOR LOW
RPM caution light extinguished at 5. Cyclic control — Check normal
90% NR. operation by moving cyclic in an “X”
pattern right forward to left aft, then
2. GOV RPM switch — Check N2 range left forward to right aft
99 to 101%; set at 100% RPM. (approximately 1 inch). Center cyclic.
3. Radio and navigation equipment — 6. Collective — Check normal
ON. operation by increasing collective
slightly (1 to 2 inches). Repeat two to
4. ELT (if installed) — Check for
three times as required. Return to full
inadvertent transmission.
down position.
5. Flight controls — Check freedom
7. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON.
with minimum friction.
8. Cyclic and collective friction — Set
6. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — ON;
as desired.
check for TOT increase.
7. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — OFF; 2-7. BEFORE TAKEOFF
check TOT returns to normal.
NOTE
8. PITOT HEAT switch — ON; check for
small rise in ammeter reading. If temperature is below +5°C (40°F)
and visible moisture is present,
9. PITOT HEAT switch — OFF; check E NG IN E AN T I-ICIN G a nd P ITO T
for small decrease in ammeter HEAT shall be ON.
reading.
1. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — As
10. PARTICLE SEP PRG switch (if
required.
installed) — As required.
2. PITOT HEAT — As required.
3. Light switches — As required.

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4. INST LT rheostat — As desired. 2-9. IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS

NOTE
NOTE
For night flight, it is recommended to
Pilot shall keep feet on tail rotor
point the map light at the flight
pedals at all times.
instruments and set to a low
intensity. Sufficient night lighting will 1. AIRSPEED — As desired (not to
b e p r o v id e d i n t h e e v e n t o f a n exceed VNE at flight altitude).
instrument lighting failure.
2. ENGINE ANTI-ICING and PITOT
5. Radio(s) — Check as required. HEAT switches — ON in visible
6. Flight controls — Position and adjust moisture when ambient temperature
frictions for takeoff. is below +5°C (40°F).

7. Throttle — Full open. Check 100% NOTE

NR/N2.
When ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch is
8. Engine, transmission, and electrical selected ON, TOT will increase.
instruments — Within limits. Monitor TOT when selecting ENGINE
ANTI-ICING at high power settings.
9. Flight and navigation instruments —
Check. When PITOT HEAT is selected ON,
confirm operation by increase of
10. FUEL QTY — Note indication.
ammeter load.
11. FUEL QTY switch (if installed,
206L1+ and 206L3+ IGW Upgrade) — 3. Altimeter — Within limits.
FWD. Note fuel remaining in forward 4. FUEL QTY switch (if installed,
cells. 206L1+ and 206L3+ IGW Upgrade) —
2-8. TAKEOFF FWD, note fuel quantity in forward
cells is less than previous check
1. Collective — Increase to hover. which indicates fuel is transferring
from forward to main cell.
2. Directional control — As required to
maintain desired heading. NOTE
3. Cyclic — Apply as required to 206L4: Full forward fuel tank quantity
accelerate smoothly. (approximately 156.9 pounds) will be
indicated at approximately 407.3
4. Increase collective, up to 5% torque pounds or greater total fuel. Fuel
above hover power, to obtain desired transfer will be complete at
rate of climb and airspeed. approximately 109.5 pounds total
5. Once clear of the HV diagram shaded fuel quantity.
areas, adjust power and airspeed as
desired. 206L3+ IGW Upgrade: Full forward
fuel tank quantity (approximately
156.9 pounds with or without FUEL
QTY switch) will be present/indicated
at approximately 476 pounds (407.3
pounds if equipped with FUEL QTY
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transfer will be complete at collective is applied. (Refer to N 2

approximately 319.1 pounds (109.5 RPM in Section 1.)
pounds if equipped with FUEL QTY
switch) total fuel quantity. 1. Throttle — Full open. Check 99 to
101% N2.
206L1+ IGW 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 270.6 4. LDG LTS switch — As desired.
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 INCLUDING, 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 at 90% NR.
NOTE
NOTE
Large reductions in collective pitch
a t h e a vy G W m a y p e r m i t N R t o If dual controls are installed, guard
increase independent of N2 (needles t h r o t t le to p r e v e n t in a d v e r t e n t
split). Main rotor may be reengaged manipulation from copilot position.
with a smooth increase in collective
pitch. 7. WRN HORN MUTE button (if
installed, 206L1+ and 206L3+ IGW
Decreasing the collective pitch to Upgrade) — Press to mute.
low power may result in RPM
overspeed. For prolonged low power 8. TOT — Stabilize at idle for 2 minutes.
approaches, RPM can be controlled 9. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — OFF.
by a small amount of collective pitch
increase (no significa nt to rque 10. DIR GYRO & ATT IND and TURN IND
increase) and/or by decreasing the circuit breaker (if installed) — Pull
GOV RPM switch to obtain 100% out.
POWER TURBINE RPM within limits
11. ELT (if installed) — Check for
during low power descents;
inadvertent transmission.
however, the GOV RPM switch
should be beeped to INCR as 12. Radios and navigation equipment —
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13. GEN switch — OFF. 19. Rotor brake (if installed) — Apply full
rotor brake between 38% and 30%
14. IDLE REL button — Press and hold. NR. Return rotor brake handle to
stowed position just prior to main
CAUTION rotor stopping.

TO ENSURE ENGINE SHUTDOWN, CAUTION

HOLD THROTTLE IN CLOSED
POSITION UNTIL N1 DECELERATES DO NOT INCREASE COLLECTIVE OR
TO 0% RPM AND TOT IS APPLY LEFT TAIL ROTOR PEDAL
STABILIZED. TO SLOW ROTOR DURING
COASTDOWN.
CAUTION
20. Pilot — Remain at flight controls until
rotor has come to a complete stop.
POSITIONING THROTTLE OUT OF
C L O S E D P O S I T IO N D U R I N G N 1 21. All overhead switches — OFF.
SPOOL DOWN MAY CAUSE POST
ENGINE SHUTDOWN FIRE. 22. BAT switch — OFF.

15. Throttle — Closed; check TOT and N1 2-12. POSTFLIGHT CHECK

decreasing, ENG OUT light
illuminated and audio on at 55 ±3%. If any of following conditions exist:
16. WRN HORN MUTE button — Press to • Thunderstorms are in local area or
mute. forecasted.

NOTE • Winds in excess of 20 knots or a

gust spread of 15 knots exists or is
Left fuel boost pump will continue to forecasted.
operate until FUEL VALVE switch is
positioned to OFF. This pump • Helicopter is parked within 150 feet
operates directly from battery and of hovering or taxiing aircraft that
will not be deactivated when BAT are in excess of basic GW of
switch is OFF. Battery power will be helicopter.
depleted if FUEL VALVE switch
• Helicopter to be left unattended.
remains on.
Perform following:
17. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
1. Install main rotor blade tie-downs.
18. During rotor coastdown, displace
cyclic slightly into direction of wind 2. Secure tail rotor loosely to tailboom
to minimize static stop contact. with tie-down strap to prevent
excessive flapping.
CAUTION 3. Install exhaust cover, engine inlet
protective plugs and pitot cover.
AVOID RAPID ENGAGEMENT OF
ROTOR BRAKE IF HELICOPTER IS NOTE
ON ICE OR OTHER SLIPPERY OR Refer to BHT-206L4-MD-1 for
LOOSE SURFAC E TO PREVENT additional tie-down data.
ROTATION OF HELICOPTER.

2-14———Rev. 2—22 AUG 2008

TC APPROVED BHT-206L4-FM-1

206L4FM_2_0001

Figure 2-1. Preflight Check Sequence

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