MD Helicopters MD900 with PW206E, Flight Manual

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CSP–900RFM206E–1
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 With PW 206E
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
FAA Approved
Original
3–6
3–4. EMERGENCY LANDING PROCEDURES
WATER LANDING − DUAL ENGINE FAILURE
Procedures:
F
Adjust collective pitch as necessary to establish autorotation.
F
Cabin doors may be opened when airspeed is 60 KIAS or less.
F
Make autorotative approach, flaring as required to minimize forward speed
at touchdown.
F
Level aircraft. Increase 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
Notify crew/passengers to evacuate aircraft after blades have stopped turning.
Do not inflate personal flotation gear until clear of the aircraft –
safe exit will be restricted.
WARNING