z
Twistgrip to FULL OPEN, return to
GROUND IDLE STOP, push engine idle
release, close twistgrip to CUTOFF
position
CHECK
4-4. ENGINE START
CAU TION
Do not at tempt en gine start with cy clic stick in po si tions other
than neu tral. Dam age to ro tor head and con trols may re sult.
NOTE
Do not use trim controls to move cyclic stick into position; this
practice induces strain on the trim control system and may burn out
the trim motors.
z
Manually center cyclic stick; use
longitudinal and lateral trim as necessary to
stabilize stick in center position, then lock
friction
RECHECK
z
Cyclic stick - trimmed neutral; friction ON
RECHECK
z
Fuel shutoff valve open
RECHECK
z
Collective stick - full down; friction on
RECHECK
z
Twistgrip - CUTOFF position
RECHECK
z
Rotors
CLEARED
NOTE: Con sec u tive starter crank ing time lim its are:
60 Sec onds - ON
60 Sec onds - OFF
30 Sec onds - ON
60 Sec onds - OFF
30 Sec onds - ON
30 Min utes - OFF
Normal Procedures
Schweizer RSG, LLC.
Model 269D Helicopter
Pilot's Flight Manual
4-17
Reissued:
16
Jan 2019
FAA Approved
Book 3.indd 105
8/4/19 1:25 PM