Normal Procedures
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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 13
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FAA Approved
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14. POST FLIGHT
Aircraft−investigateanysuspected damage
CHECK
Fuel and oil leaks
CHECK
Engine oil tank for correct oil level
REPLENISH IF LOW
NOTE
:
Oil level should be checked within 15 minutes after shutdown.
Logbook entries
COMPLETE
Flight manual and equipment
STOWED
Aircraft tiedowns, covers
SECURED
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15. DECELERATION CHECK
Generator (GEN) switch
OFF
Pilot’s twistgrip
FULL OPEN
Pilot’s collective control
FULL DOWN
FRICTION ON
Stabilize N
2
at exactly 103 percent (BEEP as required) for
15 seconds
SET
Pilot’s twistgrip
SNAP TO IDLE
Begin time check with stop watch. Stop time as N
1
passes through 65 per-
cent. Observe elapsed time. Minimum allowable lapsed time is 2 seconds.
NOTE
:
Practice or retakes may be required before proficiency can be obtained in
deceleration timing.
If deceleration time is less than two seconds, make two more checks to con-
firm time. If confirmed time is less than the allowable minimum, refer to
the applicable Allison Operation and Maintenance Manual
If engine flames out, do not try to recover by opening twistgrip.
Close twistgrip to the CUTOFF position and monitor TOT.
If engine flames out, refer to the HMI.
Generator switch
ON
CAUTION
