Normal Procedures
CSP
−
E
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1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 16
4
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17
FAA Approved
All other engine instruments
CHECK
N
2
engine and rotor rpm indicators for superimposed needles.
Malfunctions are indicated if rotor and engine rpm indicator
needles are not superimposed. Shut down engine if this condition
exists.
NOTE
:
‘‘Superimposed’’ means within 1/2 a needle width. The relative positions of the
superimposed needles should remain constant during powered flight.
Start pump
AS REQUIRED
4
−
4. ENGINE RUN UP
NOTE
:
Refer to Section II “Power turbine (N
2
) speed avoid range”.
Avoid continuous operation of engine between 90 and 98 percent N
2
if Allison
AD 83
−
03
−
02 has not been complied with (250
−
C20B only).
NOTE
:
Checks with an asterisk
(
)
need only be performed prior to the first flight of the
day. Insure that an “Auto Reignition Check” is performed prior to flying into falling
or blowing snow.
Electrical power
SELECT
BAT/EXT switch
SELECT ‘‘BAT’’
External power start
DISCONNECT GPU
Set generator (GEN) to ON (GEN OUT caution light out;
ammeter will show charge)
OPERATE AND
CHECK
NOTE
:
Monitor N
1
and TOT when turning generator switch ON.
If N
1
decays below 60 percent or TOT approaches 810
°
, turn generator OFF and
increase N
1
speed with twistgrip to 70 percent, then reset generator to ON.
During the initial recharging period after a battery start, electrical loads may
exceed 150 amps for a short period of time (2 minute limit). The electrical load
should be less than 150 amps prior to takeoff or activation of any additional
electrical equipment.
Avionics (as required)
ON AND CHECK
Cyclic friction
RELEASE AND SET
AS DESIRED
CAUTION