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ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
MD 500E
(Model 369E)
Revision 14
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FAA Approved
The maximum glide distance with power off will be attained at 80 KIAS and 410 N
R
.
Glide distances attained during an actual engine out autorotation may be less than
the glide distances achieved during practice autorotations when operating at
reduced RPM (N
2
/N
R
needles joined).
After confirming complete loss of power, time and altitude permitting,
place twistgrip in cutoff and close fuel shutoff valve.
Select landing area and maneuver as required.
If operating at reduced rotor RPM to extend glide or reduce rate of de-
scent, restore rotor RPM by lowering collective prior to flare out.
Flare as required for the terrain to reduce forward speed and rate of de-
scent. Level aircraft before ground contact.
Touch down in a level attitude, increasing collective pitch to cushion land-
ing.
Avoid the use of aft cyclic or rapid lowering of the collective pitch during
initial ground contact or any subsequent ground slide.
