CSP-HE/HS-1
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
3-1
FAA Approved
SECTION III
EMERGENCY AND
MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
NOTE
:
Unless otherwise stated, information presented in this section pertains to both
Model 369HE and 369HS helicopters equipped with the Allison 250-C18 or
250-C20 engines. When any information is affected by model designation or
engine configuration, that information will be so noted. Be sure to select the
appropriate procedure for model type and engine installed.
3-1. GENERAL
The procedures contained in this section are recommendations to be followed in
the event of an emergency or malfunction that may potentially affect the safety
of the aircrew, passengers, aircraft, or personnel on the ground.
These procedures are recommended to minimize danger to the helicopter. How−
ever, these procedures should not limit the pilot from taking additional actions
if the situation warrants.
In the event of an emergency or malfunction, the
pilot’s primary consider−
ation is control of the aircraft
. Then, the pilot must identify the problem
and perform the appropriate procedures relevant to the situation.
Terms such as
‘‘land immediately’’
,
‘‘land as soon as possible’’
, and ‘‘
land
as soon as practical’’
are defined in Section I.
