EC130B4

Question 1

CRUISE FLIGHT – Autorotation procedure over land:

Answer 1

-Collective pitch – REDUCE to maintain NR.
-IAS – SET to VY.
If no relighting or tail rotor control failure:
-Twist grip – IDLE detent.
-Maneuver into the wind on final.
-At ≈ 70 feet: Cyclic – FLARE
-At 20/25: Collective pitch – GRADUALLY INCREASE
-Cyclic – FORWARD for slightly nose-up landing attitude

Question 2

IN FLIGHT RELIGHTING:

Answer 2

According to available height and cause of flame-out:

1. Starting selector – OFF position.
2. [FUEL PUMP] – ON.
3. Starting selector – ON position.
   - The relighting sequence will therefore be automatically carried out as soon as NG

Question 3

HOVERING AUTO- IGE:

Answer 3

1. Collective – MAINTAIN.
2. Pedals – CONTROL YAW.
3. Collective – INCREASE as needed to cushion touch-down.

Question 4

HOVERING AUTO- OGE:

Answer 4

1. Collective pitch – FULLY DOWN.
   When NR stops decreasing:
2. Cyclic – FORWARD to gain airspeed according to available height.
3. Autorotation procedure – APPLY.
   -WARNING: SAFE AUTOROTATIVE LANDING CAN NOT BE WARRANTED IN CASE OF A FAILURE IN HOGE BELOW THE TOP POINT OF THE HV DIAGRAM.

Question 5

TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FAILURE- IGE or OGE in HV diagram:

Answer 5

1. LAND IMMEDIATELY
2. Twist grip – IDLE detent.
3. Collective – INCREASE to cushion touch-down

Question 6

TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FAILURE- OGE (Clear area, out of HV diagram):

Answer 6

Simultaneously,

1. Collective – REDUCE depending on available height.
2. Cyclic – FORWARD to gain speed.
3. Cyclic – ADJUST to set IAS to VY and control yaw.
4. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
   - If a go-around has been performed, carry out an autorotative landing.

WARNING: SAFE AUTOROTATIVE LANDING CAN NOT BE WARRANTED IN CASE OF A FAILURE IN HOGE BELOW THE TOP POINT OF THE HV DIAGRAM OR IN CONFINED AREA.

Question 7

TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FAILURE- CRUISE FLIGHT:

Answer 7

1. Cyclic – ADJUST to set IAS to VY and control yaw.
2. Collective – REDUCE to avoid sideslip.
3. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
   - Approach and landing: Carry out an autorotative landing to a suitable area as landing procedure.

Question 8

SMOKE IN THE CABIN- SOURCE NOT IDENTIFIED:

Answer 8

Heating, demisting – OFF
-If smoke clears CONTINUE FLIGHT
-If smoke does not clear:
1. [MASTER SWITCH – SHUT OFF.
2. [DIRECT BATT] – OFF.
3. EXT PWR BATT] – OFF.
4. [GENE] – OFF.
5. [MASTER AVIONIC] – OFF.
6. Ventilate the cabin.
-When smoke clears:
1. All consumers – OFF; visually or via [SCU TST]
2. [MASTER SWITCH] – ON.
3. [EXT PWR BATT] – ON, check DC parameters.
4. [DIRECT BATT] – ON, check DC parameters.
5. [GENE] – ON, check DC parameters.
-If DC parameters correct and no smoke detected:
6. [MASTER AVIONIC] – ON.
7. All consumers – ON, one by one to identify the failed system; then keep it off.
-If DC parameters not correct:
8. [GENE] – OFF.
9. Unnecessary equipment – OFF.
10. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
CAUTION: When battery and generator are off line, the VEMD goes out and only the NR gauge remains. Apply both screen failure procedure.

Question 9

SMOKE IN THE CABIN- SOURCE IDENTIFIED:

Answer 9

1. Corresponding system – OFF.
2. Ventilate the cabin
3. CONTINUE FLIGHT depending on system failed.
   NOTE: After DC had been switched off and on in flight, GOV light will remain on until the next normal full engine and battery switch off on the ground.

Question 10

VEMD SCREEN FAILURE:

Answer 10

1. IAS kt = 100 kt at sea level – (2 kt / 1,000 ft HP)
2. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
3. Landing procedure – Carry out a no hover landing.

Question 11

NR INDICATION FAILURE:

Answer 11

1. Collective – MAINTAIN Tq > 10%.
   - NR reading is given by NF pointer.
2. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

Question 12

NF INDICATION FAILURE:

Answer 12

1. NR gauge – CHECK in green range with Tq > 0.
2. CONTINUE FLIGHT

NOTES:

• The NF value can be read on the VEMD screen. Press [SELECT], then [+] as many times as required to display the parameter in the rectangular window at the bottom of the FLI or 3-data screen.
• In the case of NF indication failure, the EBCAU may not be available.

Question 13

ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE OVER 115°C:

Answer 13

1. Airspeed – SET to 80 kts.
   - If temperature reduces:
2. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
   - If temperature does NOT reduce:
3. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
4. Check cooler fan operation.

Question 14

LOW ENGINE OIL PRESSURE:

Answer 14

1. Caution and warning panel – CHECK ENG P light.
   - If illuminated:
2. LAND IMMEDIATELY
3. Autorotation procedure – Apply.
4. Shutdown engine time permitting.
   - If NOT illuminated:
5. CWP light test – COMPLETED.
   - If still NOT illuminated:
6. LAND IMMEDIATELY.
7. Autorotation procedure – APPLY.
8. Shutdown engine time permitting
   - If illuminated AFTER CWP light test completed:
9. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

Question 15

• ENGINE FIRE- AT START-UP:

- ENGINE FIRE- HOVER, TAKEOFF, FINAL:

Answer 15

1. Starting selector – OFF position.
2. Emergency fuel shut-off handle – AFT.
3. Booster pump – OFF.
4. [CRANK] – DEPRESS (10 seconds).
5. [MASTER SW] – SHUT OFF.
6. Rotor brake – APPLY (≤ 170 RPM).
7. Evacuate aircraft and fight fire from outside.
8. LAND IMMEDIATELY.
9. Carry out a no hover, powered landing then, once on ground, apply same procedure as above

Question 16

ENGINE FIRE- IN FLIGHT:

Answer 16

1. LAND IMMEDIATELY.
2. Collective pitch – REDUCE.
3. IAS – VY.
4. Autorotation procedure – APPLY.
5. Emergency fuel shut-off handle – AFT.
6. Starting selector – OFF position.
   - After landing:
7. [MASTER SW] – SHUT OFF.
8. Rotor brake – APPLY (≤ 170 RPM).
9. Evacuate aircraft and fight fire from outside.

Question 17

GOV (red)- IN FLIGHT:

GOV (red)- DURING ENGINE STARTING:

Answer 17

1. Flight parameters – CHECK.
   - Emergency mode automatically self engages; GOV caution illuminates.
2. Collective pitch – AVOID abrupt changes
3. Maintain NG > 80%
4. Land as soon as practicable.
   - make a shallow approach and landing lowering the collective slowly and start selector off.

1.Start selector- OFF immediately.

Question 18

GOV (yellow)- PERMANENTLY LIGHTED:

GOV (yellow)- BEFORE START:

GOV (yellow)- FLASHING AT IDLE/START-UP/S-DOWN

Answer 18

1. Collective – AVOID abrupt power changes.
2. IAS – MAINTAIN below VNE power off.
3. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
4. Do not Attempt Start.

Redundancy loss. Abort start. Cancel autorotation training.

Question 19

ENG P (red):

Answer 19

1. Check oil pressure gauge.

If Low or Nil:

2. Land Immediately.
3. Autorotate.
4. Shutdown engine time permitting.

If Normal:
5. Land as soon as practical.

Question 20

ENG CHIP (yellow):

Answer 20

1. Collective pitch – REDUCE power.
2. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
3. Low power approach and landing.
4. Be prepared in case of an engine loss of power.

NOTE: Takeoff is prohibited until specified checks in TURBOMECA Maintenance Manual have been performed

Question 21

MGB P (red):

Answer 21

1. Collective- Reduce
2. Land as soon as possible.

Warning: Simulated runtime is 55 mins at Vy.

Question 22

MGB TEMP (yellow):

Answer 22

• Main gearbox oil overheating (> 115°C).

1. IAS – SET TO VY.
2. CWP – CHECK MGB P light.

If MGB TEMP illuminated:
3. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

If MGB TEMP extinguished:
4. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.

Question 23

MGB CHIP (yellow):

Answer 23

1. Collective – REDUCE power.
2. MGB P and MGB TEMP lights – MONITOR.
3. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

Question 24

TGB CHIP (yellow):

Answer 24

1. Avoid prolonged hovering.

2. CONTINUE FLIGHT.

Question 25

HYDR (yellow) and SERVO (yellow):

Answer 25

- Loss of hydraulic pressure in a circuit. 1. Avoid abrupt maneuvers. 2. Maintain angle of bank lower than 30°. 3. Maintain IAS below 110 kt (or VNE if lower). 4. Normal approach and landing. NOTE: LIMIT light may be on if LH circuit failed or during load factor maneuvers. One remaining circuit allows continued safe flight and landing. 5. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL. CAUTION: Under high load factor, servocontrol reversibility can be encountered.

Question 26

SERVO (yellow):

Answer 26

- Jamming of a distributor valve. | 1. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Question 27

GENE (yellow):

Answer 27

1. U bus on VEMD – CHECK. 2. [GENE] – CHECK. If OFF: 3. [GENE] – ON. If ON: 4. [GENE RESET] – ON. If GENE light extinguishes: 5. CONTINUE FLIGHT. If GENE light remains illuminated: 6. Unnecessary equipment – OFF. 7. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. CAUTIONS: - If the battery fails, the VEMD will go out and only the analog NR gauge will remain. - Maximum flight time on battery: Day: 50 minutes (1 VHF 1 VOR). Night: 20 minutes (same as day plus instrument lighting and external lights).

Question 28

FUEL (yellow):

Answer 28

Less than 15.8 gal or 15 mins at MCP 1. Land as soon as possible.

Question 29

FUEL P (yellow):

Answer 29

IN FLIGHT: 1. Collective pitch – REDUCE POWER. 2. Booster pump – ON. 3. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 4. Low power approach and landing. WARNING: BE PREPARED IN CASE OF AN ENGINE FLAME-OUT.

Question 30

FUEL FILT (yellow):

Answer 30

WARNING: FUEL FILTER BY-PASS ALLOWS POLLUTION INTO THE FUEL LINE AND THE GOVERNOR INTRODUCING OSCILLATIONS, LIMITED POWER OR EVEN FLAME-OUT. 1. Collective pitch – REDUCE POWER. - FUEL FILT light extinguishes: 2. Continue flight at reduced power. 3. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE 4. MONITOR NG - If at any time NG oscillations occur: 5. LAND IMMEDIATELY 6. Autorotation procedure – APPLY. - FUEL FILT light remains illuminated: 7. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. 8. MONITOR NG

Question 31

PITOT (yellow):

Answer 31

1. [PITOT] – CHECK ON. If ON: 2. Monitor airspeed indicator. 3. CONTINUE FLIGHT. If OFF: 4. [PITOT] – ON. 5. CONTINUE FLIGHT

Question 32

HORN (yellow):

Answer 32

1. [HORN] – CHECK ON. If ON: 2. Aural warning failure. 3. CONTINUE FLIGHT. If OFF: 4. [HORN] – ON. 5. CONTINUE FLIGHT.

Question 33

DOOR (yellow):

Answer 33

1. Airspeed – REDUCE to 70 kt max. 2. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE. 3. Descent and approach at low sink rate.

Question 34

LIMIT (yellow):

Answer 34

- Main servo unit max load reached OR Max rotor head stress reached. In high speed cruise flight or steep maneuvers: 1. Collective – Reduce power. 2. Cyclic – Reduce speed or load factor. 3. CONTINUE FLIGHT. At rearward speed or hovering in high tail wind: 4. Cyclic – Reduce rearward speed; reduce tailwind component. 5. CONTINUE FLIGHT

Question 35

RTR BRAKE INOP:

Answer 35

1. Aircraft – HEADWIND. 2. Cyclic stick – Slightly into wind. WARNING: WAIT FOR FULL ROTOR SHUTDOWN BEFORE LEAVING THE AIRCRAFT.

Question 36

Max. Gross Weight (Internal):

Answer 36

5350 lbs

Question 37

Temperature Limits:

Answer 37

Minimum: -40º C Maximum: ISA +35º C limited to +50º C

Question 38

Airspeed:

Answer 38

Power ON VNE: 155 kts - 3 kts/1000’ | Power OFF VNE: 125 kts - 3 kts/1000’

Question 39

Slopes:

Answer 39

Nose Up: 6º Nose Down: 6º Lateral: 8º Maneuvering - Do not exceed load factor causing the LIMIT light to illuminate.

Question 40

FLI limits: Yellow arc and Transient.

Answer 40

Yellow Arc: max 40 kts (Tq) or 5 min (T4/Ng). Transient triangle: 5 sec.

Question 41

T4 Starting:

Answer 41

750˚ C: Max continuous | 865˚ C: Max transient (10 sec)