MD Helicopters 369E, Rotorcraft Flight Manual

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Normal Procedures
CSP − E − 1 ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 13
4 − 27
FAA Approved
NOTE
: If thumping or a rapping sound is heard from the drive train during the final
revolution of the main rotor, inspect the tail rotor drive shaft couplings in
accordance with the HMI.
Engine out warning at 55 percent N
1
CHECK
NOTE
: Early Generic Configuration: ENG OUT light only − no audio .
Pre − Generic and Late Generic Configuration: ENGINE OUT light and audio
horn .
See Section I and Figure 4 − 2 to determine which version of the generic wire
harness is installed in the aircraft.
Auto reignition light
ON
Do not use collective pitch to slow rotor.
Generator switch
OFF
NAV/COM switches
OFF
All other switches
OFF
Rotorbrake (if installed) − applyat205 rpm or less,
release during last rotor revolution
APPLY
Care should be taken when applying the rotor brake if the helicopter
is parked on slippery or icy surface. The tail rotor has little effect
controlling torque at less than normal operating RPM when the en-
gine is not driving the rotor system. Full control of the helicopter
during these conditions may be limited.
Damage to the rotor blades and strap pack can result from sudden
stopping of rotor.
Rotor brake handle stowed (up)
CHECK
BAT/EXT switch
OFF
Key switch
OFF
CAUTION
CAUTION