CSP–520N–1
MD 520N (500N) ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
R
Original
3–12
FAA Approved
Conditions:
At high altitude (AGL)
Procedures:
Prevailing circumstances such as altitude (AGL), available landing areas,
and confirmation of engine fire must be considered in order to determine
whether to execute a power−on approach, as described for low altitude
(AGL) fires, or a power off autorotational descent to the ground. If a
power off descent is chosen proceed as follows.
F
Collective
DOWN TO ESTABLISH AUTOROTATION TO
SELECTED AREA
F
Twistgrip
CUTOFF
F
Fuel shutoff valve
PULL TO CLOSE
F
Radio
‘‘MAYDAY’’ CALL
F
Execute autorotational landing
MAINTAIN CONTROL
F
BAT/EXT switch
OFF
F
Passengers/crew
EVACUATE
CABIN FIRE/SMOKE
Conditions:
On ground
Procedures:
F
Twistgrip
CUTOFF
F
BAT/EXT switch
OFF
F
Passengers/crew
EVACUATE
IF TIME AND SITUATION PERMIT:
F
Rotor brake (if installed)
APPLY
F
Secure area
HAVE PASSENGERS AND SPECTATORS
MOVE A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE AIR-
CRAFT
F
Fire extinguisher
USE AS APPROPRIATE
