CSP–520N–1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
R
Original
3–4
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).
F
After confirming complete loss of power, time and altitude permitting,
place twistgrip in cutoff and close fuel shutoff valve.
F
Select landing area and maneuver as required.
F
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.
F
Flare as required for the terrain to reduce forward speed and rate of de
scent. Level aircraft before ground contact.
F
Touch down in a level attitude, increasing collective pitch to cushion land
ing.
F
Avoid the use of aft cyclic or rapid lowering of the collective pitch during
initial ground contact or any subsequent ground slide.
