Rotor System

Question 1

Increasing NR

Answer 1

1. Collective…………. Adjust (maintain NR in limits).
2. Airspeed …………………………………………… 75 KIAS.
3. Stores …………… Jettison (if necessary).

Question 2

Rotor Break Engaged in FLIGHT: ROT.BK

Answer 2

1. Rotor Brake ……………. UNLOCKED and guarded.

Question 3

FIXED or RESTRICTED COLLECTIVE: HOGE with immediate landing possible

Answer 3

1. WP-P AUDIO OFF ………………………………… Select.
2. ECP TRG mode ……………………………………. Select.
3. ECP OEI Power SUP (TRG)…………………… Select.
4. ECP ENG2 (or ENG1) SLOW…………………. Select. NR shall droop (not below 290 NR).

If not descending:

5. ECP OEI Power MAX (TRG) ………………….. Select.

If still not descending:

6. Collective OEI Power INT (TRG)……………. Select.

When landed:

7. EMER ENG SHUTDOWN (E–1–14) ………………………………….. Perform (both engines).

Question 4

FIXED or RESTRICTED COLLECTIVE: FORWARD Flight

Answer 4

1. Airspeed …………… ADJUST FOR LEVEL FLIGHT.
2. AFCS …………………. DISENGAGE (if appropriate).
3. Collective……………………… ASSESS MOVEMENT.

If normal flight NOT achievable:

4. Stores …………………… JETTISON (if appropriate).
5. AP2 & AP1 ……………………………………………….. ON.
6. Land ASAP.

Question 5

Loss/Insufficient TAIL ROTOR THURST: HOVER OR LOW SPEED

Answer 5

1. Collective……………………… Lower IMMEDIATELY.

At or approaching hover height:

2. EEP ………………………. SHUT OFF (both engines).
3. Collective…………………………….. Cushion landing.

Question 6

Excessive TAIL ROTOR THURST: HIGE with immediate landing possible

Answer 6

1. Collective……………………… Lower IMMEDIATELY.
2. Collective…………………………….. Cushion landing.
3. EMER ENG SHUTDOWN (E–1–14) ……… Perform.

Question 7

Loss of TAIL ROTOR THURST
OR
Loss of TAIL ROTOR CONROL

Answer 7

IAW Flowchart: E-4-4