ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
CSP-HE/HS-1
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
3-8
FAA Approved
F
Level aircraft and apply full collective pitch as contact is made with the
water.
F
When aircraft begins to roll, lower collective to full down to minimize
blades skipping off the water.
F
Release safety harness and clear the aircraft as soon as the rotor blades
have stopped turning
Do not inflate personal flotation gear before exiting aircraft. Safe
exit will be restricted.
Conditions:
Power on.
Procedures:
F
Descend to hovering altitude over water.
F
Open doors and push door handle full down to prevent relatching.
F
Passengers and copilot exit aircraft.
F
Fly a safe distance away from all personnel in the water to avoid injury.
F
Close twistgrip to the cutoff position and perform a hovering autorotation.
F
Allow aircraft to settle in a level attitude while applying full collective
pitch.
F
When aircraft begins to roll, reduce collective to full down to minimize
blades skipping off the water.
F
Release safety harness and exit the aircraft as soon as the blades have
stopped turning.
Do not inflate personal flotation gear before exiting aircraft. Safe
exit will be restricted
WARNING
WARNING
