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
3–8
Conditions:
Available power does not allow hovering.
Procedures:
F
Establish normal approach to intended landing point.
F
Cabin doors may be opened when airspeed is 60 KIAS or less.
F
Plan to arrive at 100 FT above touchdown at approximately 40 KIAS.
F
At approximately 50 FT, enter a decelerating attitude and increase power to
reduce rate of closure.
F
As water contact is made, shut down engine and hold the helicopter as level
as possible, keeping forward speed and rate of descent to a minimum.
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 until clear of the aircraft –
safe exit will be restricted.
WARNING