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MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL CSP
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HE/HS
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Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
FAA Approved
Revision 6
3
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Conditions:
Engine Failure − Hovering Flight Below 8 Feet AGL
Procedures:
e
Do not reduce collective pitch.
e
Apply right pedal to prevent yawing.
e
Increase collective pitch as necessary to cushion landing.
PARTIAL POWER LOSS
Indications:
Under partial power conditions, the engine may operate smoothly with
reduced power or it may operate erratically with intermittent surges of
power.
Procedures:
e
Turning the start pump ON may smooth out an erratic operating engine
and/or restore power enabling the pilot to fly to a favorable landing area.
However, do NOT disregard the need to land.
e
If possible, fly at reduced power to the nearest safe landing area and land
as soon as possible. Be prepared for a complete power loss at any time.