CSP-HE/HS-1
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
3-5
FAA Approved
Conditions:
Engine Failure − Hovering Flight Below 8 Feet AGL
Procedures:
F
Do not reduce collective pitch.
F
Apply right pedal to prevent yawing.
F
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:
F
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.
F
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.
