Engine Start Procedure
1. Safety check. Verify passenger properly seat
belted or rear safety belts and seat pad are secure.
Remind passenger to avoid contact with the cyclic,
throttle or rudder pedals, unless directed. Verify pilot
seat belts.
2. Turn off all panel switches. Turn ignition switch
off. Insert key in Master Switch.
3. Engage wheel brakes and hold. Turn Master
Switch on. Turn Ignition switch on. Clear area
(verbally). Set throttle full aft (SLOW). Fuel Injected
engines do not require choke or primer. Then:
Press and hold starter button until startup.
Leave throttle full aft (SLOW) for warm-up.
Expect low temp warning on initial startup.
Check for oil pressure warning.
Check for engine fault codes during warm-up.
Verify fuel display matches visual check.
Shut down if any engine fault codes continue.
4. Turn on ACCESSORY switch, VHF Radio switch (if
required), NAV LIGHTS switch (if required) and
SPOTLIGHT switch (if required).
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Taxi Procedure
1. Test and Verify Intercom communications with
passenger (if required). Check radio transmit/receive
if possible. Announce taxi intentions as applicable.
2. Clear area prior to moving.
3. Verify rotor brake ON and cyclics locked forward
(red indicator light).
4. Release wheel brake and increase throttle as
required. Do not exceed 4000 engine RPM or taxi
faster than a fast walk. Steer with rudder pedals and
use wheel brakes as required.
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