ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
CSP-HE/HS-1
Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
MD 500
(Models 369HE/HS/HM
)
Revision 6
3-12
FAA Approved
Conditions:
At high altitude (AGL)
Procedures:
Prevailing circumstances such as altitude (AGL), available landing areas,
and confirmation of engine fire must be considered in order to determine
whether to execute a power−on approach, as described for low altitude
(AGL) fires, or a power off autorotational descent to the ground. If a
power off descent is chosen proceed as follows.
F
Collective
DOWN TO ESTABLISH AUTOROTATION TO
SELECTED AREA
F
Twistgrip
CUTOFF
F
Fuel shutoff valve
PULL TO CLOSE
F
Radio
‘‘MAYDAY’’ CALL
F
Execute autorotational landing
MAINTAIN CONTROL
F
BATTERY/EXT PWR switch
OFF
F
Passengers/crew
EVACUATE
CABIN FIRE/SMOKE
Conditions:
On ground
Procedures:
F
Twistgrip
CUTOFF
F
BATTERY/EXT PWR switch
OFF
F
Passengers/crew
EVACUATE
If time and situation permit:
F
Rotor brake (if installed)
APPLY
F
Secure area
HAVE PASSENGERS AND SPECTATORS
MOVE A SAFE DISTANCE FROM THE AIR-
CRAFT
F
Fire extinguisher
USE AS APPROPRIATE
