MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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Optional Equipment
Rescue Hoist
CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
FAA Approved
Original
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PART III
EMERGENCY AND MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
CABLE CUTTING:
Procedures:
Pilot: Activate the CABLE CUT switch on collective to jettison load in the
event of an emergency.
Hoist operator: Use provided cable cutters.
GENERATOR FAILURE:
NOTE
: Hoist operations can require up to 125 amps of electrical power (63% load from
one generator).
Procedures:
Monitor operating generator load and turn off unnecessary electrical
equipment if required to maintain generator load within limits. Allowing
a GENERATOR HIGH LOAD condition to exist will result in the
operating generator going off line.
ADVISORY INDICATIONS:
Indications:
Green indicator light (located on control pendant) − steady green
Conditions: Motor overtemperature.
NOTE
: The light will remain on until the motor has cooled or electrical power to the
controller is switched off.
Procedures: Complete hoist operation in progress.
Prolonged operation of hoist with motor overtemperature light
illuminated will result in damaged or a ‘‘burned out’’ motor.
Indications:
Flashing green light and a reduction of hoist speed.
Conditions: Hoist load above 250 LB with load mode select switch set to 250.
Procedures:
Reduce hoist load or place load mode select switch to 600.
CAUTION