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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Subject Number Number

Introduction ............................................................................................ 2-1 ........... 2-3

Flight Planning ....................................................................................... 2-2 ........... 2-3
Takeoff and Landing.......................................................................... 2-2-A ....... 2-3
Weight and Balance........................................................................... 2-2-B ....... 2-3
Preflight Check....................................................................................... 2-3 ........... 2-4
Before Exterior Check ....................................................................... 2-3-A ....... 2-4
Exterior Check.................................................................................... 2-3-B ....... 2-4
Fuselage — Front........................................................................... 2-3-B-1 .... 2-4
Fuselage — Cabin Left Side.......................................................... 2-3-B-2 .... 2-5
Fuselage — Aft Left Side............................................................... 2-3-B-3 .... 2-5
Tailboom ......................................................................................... 2-3-B-4 .... 2-5
Fuselage — Aft Right Side ............................................................ 2-3-B-5 .... 2-5
Fuselage — Cabin Right Side ....................................................... 2-3-B-6 .... 2-6
Cabin Top ....................................................................................... 2-3-B-7 .... 2-6
Interior and Prestart Check................................................................... 2-4 ........... 2-7
Engine Start............................................................................................ 2-5 ........... 2-9
Engine 1 Start..................................................................................... 2-5-A ....... 2-9
Engine 2 Start..................................................................................... 2-5-B ....... 2-10
Post Start ............................................................................................ 2-5-C ....... 2-11
Engine Fails to Start .......................................................................... 2-5-D ....... 2-12
Dry Motoring Run............................................................................... 2-5-E ....... 2-12
Systems Checks .................................................................................... 2-6 ........... 2-12
Stick Centering Indicator Check....................................................... 2-6-A ....... 2-12
Force Trim Check............................................................................... 2-6-B ....... 2-13
Preliminary Hydraulic Check ............................................................ 2-6-C ....... 2-13
Engine Fuel Control Check ............................................................... 2-6-D ....... 2-13
Governor Check ................................................................................. 2-6-E ....... 2-14
Fuel Crossfeed Valve Check............................................................. 2-6-F........ 2-14
Electrical Systems Check ................................................................. 2-6-G ....... 2-14
Hydraulic Systems Check ................................................................. 2-6-H ....... 2-15
AFCS Check ....................................................................................... 2-6-I......... 2-15
Cabin Heater Check ........................................................................... 2-6-J........ 2-16
Before Takeoff........................................................................................ 2-7 ........... 2-17
Power Assurance Check ................................................................... 2-7-A ....... 2-17
Prolonged Ground Operation ........................................................... 2-7-B ....... 2-17
Takeoff .................................................................................................... 2-8 ........... 2-18

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In-flight Operations................................................................................ 2-9........... 2-18

Maneuvering with AFCS in SAS Mode............................................. 2-9-A ....... 2-19
Maneuvering with AFCS in ATT Mode ............................................. 2-9-B ....... 2-19
Descent and Landing ............................................................................ 2-10......... 2-19
Engine Shutdown .................................................................................. 2-11......... 2-20
Postflight Check .................................................................................... 2-12......... 2-21

LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page
Subject Number Number
Preflight Check Sequence .................................................................... 2-1........... 2-23

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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
2
2-1. INTRODUCTION
This section contains instructions and
procedures for operating the helicopter from
the planning stage, through actual flight
conditions, to securing the helicopter after
landing.
Normal and standard conditions are assumed
in these procedures. Pertinent data in other
sections is referenced when applicable.
The instructions and procedures contained
herein are written for the purpose of
standardization and are not applicable to all
situations.
Essential weight and balance, and
performance information should be compiled
as follows:
Check type of flight to be performed and
destination.
Select appropriate performance charts to
be used (Section 4).
2-2-A. TAKEOFF AND LANDING
Refer to Section 1 for takeoff and landing
weight limits and to Section 4 for takeoff and
landing distance information.

The minimum, normal, maximum, and 2-2-B. WEIGHT AND BALANCE

cautionary operating ranges for the helicopter
and its subsystems are indicated by Determine proper weight and balance of the
instrument markings and placards. helicopter as follows:

Anytime an operating limitation is exceeded, Refer to BHT-412-MD-1, Section 1 for

an appropriate entry shall be made in the
helicopter logbook. The entry shall state
which limit was exceeded, the duration of
time, the extreme value attained, and any
additional information essential in
determining the maintenance action required.
These instrument markings and placards
represent careful aerodynamic calculations
that are substantiated by flight test data.
instructions.
Compute takeoff and anticipated landing
gross weight, check locations, and
determine weight of fuel, oil, payload, etc.
Check that loading limitations listed in
Section 1 have not been exceeded.

Refer to Section 1 for detailed explanation of

each operating limitation.

2-2. FLIGHT PLANNING

Each flight should be planned adequately to
ensure safe operations and to provide the
pilot with the data to be used during flight.

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2-3. PREFLIGHT CHECK
A preflight check by the pilot is required.
Refer to Figure 2-1 for prefligh t check
sequence.
NOTE
The pilot walk-around and interior
checks are outlined in the following
procedures. The preflight check is
not intended to be a detailed
mechanical inspection, but simply a
guide to help the pilot check the
condition of the helicopter. It may be
made as comprehensive as
conditions warrant at the discretion
of the pilot.
2-3-A. BEFORE EXTERIOR CHECK
Flight planning — Completed.
Gross weight and CG — Compute (refer to
BHT-412-MD-1, Section 1).
Publications — Checked.
Portable fire extinguisher — Condition and
security.
Fuel sumps — Drain samples as follows:
BOOST PUMP switches — OFF.
FUEL switches — OFF.
BATTERY BUS 1 switch — ON.
Fuel sump drain buttons (left and right)
— Depress.
Fuel filters — Drain before first flight of day as
follows:
BOOST PUMP switches — ON.
FUEL switches — ON.
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CAUTION
DRAIN EACH SIDE INDEPENDENTLY
FOR A DURATION NOT TO EXCEED
15 SECONDS.
Fuel filter (left and right) — Drain
samples.
FUEL switches — OFF.
BOOST PUMP switches — OFF.
BATTERY BUS 1 switch — OFF.
2-3-B. EXTERIOR CHECK
CAUTION
IF HELICOPTER HAS BEEN
EXPOSED TO SNOW OR ICING
CONDITIONS, SNOW AND ICE
SHALL BE REMOVED PRIOR TO
FLIGHT.
2-3-B-1. FUSELAGE — FRONT
Cabin nose — Condition; all glass clean;
wipers stowed.
Remote hydraulic filter bypass indicator —
Check green.
Circuit breakers — Check in.
Pitot tube(s) — Cover(s) removed;
unobstructed.
Static ports (left and right) — Unobstructed.
Rotor blades (forward) — Remove tie-downs.
Visually check condition and cleanliness.
Cabin nose ventilators — Unobstructed.
Nose compartment — Condition; battery
connected; door secured.
Battery vent and drain tubes — Unobstructed.
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Searchlight and landing light — Stowed.
Antennas — Condition and security.
2-3-B-2. FUSELAGE — CABIN LEFT SIDE
Copilot door — Condition and operation;
glass clean. Check security of emergency
release handles.
Passenger door — Condition and operation;
glass clean. Condition of pop-out windows.
Position lights — Condition.
Landing gear — Condition; handling wheels
removed.
Passenger step (if installed) — Condition and
security.
2-3-B-3. FUSELAGE — AFT LEFT SIDE
No. 1 engine compartment — Check.
No. 1 engine oil level — Verify actual presence
of oil in sight gauge. Visually check oil level
and filler cap.
NII governor spring — Check condition.
Engine fire extinguisher — Check bottle
pressure gauge and temperature range.
Combining gearbox filter — Check bypass
indicator retracted.
Oil cooler blower — Unobstructed.
Access doors and engine cowling — Secured.
Rotor blades (aft) — Remove tie-down.
Visually check condition and cleanliness.
Drain lines — Clean and unobstructed.
Engine exhaust ejectors — Covers removed;
unobstructed.
Oil coolers — Unobstructed.
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2-3-B-4. TAILBOOM
Ta i l b o o m — C o n d i t i o n ; a c c e s s c o v e r s
secured.
Tail rotor driveshaft covers — Secured.
CAUTION
DO NOT BEND ELEVATOR TRAILING
EDGE TAB.
Elevator — Condition and security. Check for
spring condition by moving elevator toward
the leading edge down position.
Tail rotor (90°) gearbox — Verify actual
presence of oil in sight gauge. Visually check
oil level. Check filler cap and chip detector
plug for security.
Tail rotor blade — Remove tie-down. Visually
check condition and cleanliness.
Tail rotor — Condition and free movement on
flapping axis.
Tail rotor yoke — Evidence of static stop
contact damage (deformed static stop yield
indicator).
Tail skid — Condition and security.
Intermediate (42°) gearbox — Verify actual
presence of oil in sight gauge. Visually check
oil level. Check filler cap and chip detector
plug for security.
Elevator — Condition and security.
Tailboom — Condition.
Baggage compartment — Cargo secured;
smoke detector condition; door secured.
2-3-B-5. FUSELAGE — AFT RIGHT SIDE
Aft compartment — Check unobstructed.
Tail rotor actuator — Check.
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AFCS computers — Secured; compartment
door secured.
Engine fire extinguisher — Check bottle
pressure gauge and temperature range.
Combining gearbox oil level — Verify actual
presence of oil in sight gauge. Visually check
oil level.
Oil cooler blower — Unobstructed.
No. 2 engine compartment — Check.
No. 2 engine oil level — Verify actual presence
of oil in sight gauge. Visually check oil level
and filler cap.
Access doors and engine cowling — Secured.
Fuel filler — Visually check quantity; secure
cap.
2-3-B-6. FUSELAGE — CABIN RIGHT SIDE
Transmission oil — Verify actual presence of
oil in sight gauge. Visually check oil level.
Passenger door — Condition and operation;
glass clean. Condition of pop-out windows.
Position lights — Condition.
Landing gear — Condition; handling wheels
removed.
Passenger step (if installed) — Condition and
security.
Pilot door — Condition and operation; glass
clean. Check security of emergency release
handles.
2-3-B-7. CABIN TOP
Swashplate, support assembly, and collective
lever — Check condition.
Hub and sleeve assembly — Check condition.
Main rotor pitch links — Security and
condition.
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Main rotor hub — Check general condition.
Mast retaining nut — Secured.
Yoke assembly — Condition.
Pitch horns — Security and condition.
Elastomeric bearings, lead-lag dampers
— Check general condition.
Blade retention bolts — Security and
proper latching.
Droop restrainers — Security and
condition. Verify droop stop clevis is in
lower position of cam plate.
Simple pendulum absorbers (if installed)
— Security and condition.
Rotor blades — Visually check condition and
cleanliness.
Main driveshaft and couplings — Condition,
s e c u r i t y, a n d g r e a s e l e a k a g e . C h e c k
Temp-Plates (four places each coupling) for
evidence of elevated temperature, indicated
by dot changing color to black.
CAUTION
IF ANY TEMP-PLATE IS MISSING OR
HAS BLACK DOTS, MAINTENANCE
PERSONNEL SHALL ASSIST IN
DETERMINING AIRWORTHINESS.
Transmission oil filler cap — Secured.
No. 1 and No. 2 hydraulic reservoirs —
Visually check fluid levels; caps secured.
Antenna(s) — Condition and security.
Combining gearbox oil filler cap — Secured.
Anticollision light — Condition and security.
No. 1 and No. 2 engine air intakes — Covers
removed; unobstructed. Check particle
separator doors closed.
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Engine and transmission cowling — Secured.
Fresh air inlet screen — Unobstructed.
Rotor brake reservoir cap — Security.
2-4. INTERIOR AND PRESTART
CHECK
Cabin interior — Cleanliness and security of
equipment.
Cargo and baggage (if applicable) — Check
security.
Protective breathing equipment (if installed)
— Condition and properly serviced.
NOTE
Opening or removing doors shifts
helicopter center of gravity and
reduces V NE . Refer to Weight and
Balance section in Manufacturer’s
Data and to Doors Open or Removed
limitations.
Passenger doors — Secured.
Seat and pedals — Adjust.
Seat belt and shoulder harness — Fasten and
adjust.
Shoulder harness inertia reel and lock —
Check.
Directional control pedals — Check freedom
of movement; position for engine start.
Collective control head switches — OFF.
Transmission chip detector indicators —
Check; reset if required.
Lower pedestal circuit breakers — IN.
Radio equipment — OFF.
COMPASS CONTROL switch(es) — MAG
(slave position).
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INTCON switch — NORM.
BOOST PUMP switches — OFF.
FUEL XFEED switch — NORM.
FUEL switches — OFF.
PART SEP switches — NORM.
GOV switches — AUTO.
HYDR SYS switches — ON.
STEP switch (if installed) — As desired.
ROTOR RPM switch — Spring loaded to
AUDIO.
FORCE TRIM switch — ON.
Instruments — Static check.
APPROACH PLATE AND MAP LIGHT knob(s)
— OFF.
AUX SYS PITOT and STATIC switches (if
installed) — NORM.
Altimeter(s) — Set.
FIRE EXT switch — OFF.
FIRE PULL handles — In (forward).
AFT DOME LIGHT rheostat — OFF.
PITOT STATIC HEATERS switch — OFF.
WIPERS select switches — OFF.
CARGO RELEASE switch — OFF.
HEATER switch — OFF.
AFT OUTLET switch — OFF.
VENT BLOWER switch — OFF.
EMERG LT switch (if installed) — DISARM.
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STBY ATT switch (if installed) — ON. Check INV 2 switch — ON. Confirm INVERTER #2
standby attitude indicator lighting illuminates, caution light extinguished and correct voltage
cage as desired. indication for NO. 1 and NO. 2 AC BUSES.

Overhead circuit breakers — In. INV 1 switch — ON. Confirm both AC

voltmeters cycle and indicate correct voltage
All LT rheostats — OFF. for NO. 1 and NO. 2 AC BUSES and INVERTER
#1 caution light extinguishes.
UTILITY LIGHT (step light) switch — OFF.
ROTOR BRAKE lights — Test. Pull brake ON
MASTER CAUTION switch (overhead) — and check that both lights illuminate; return to
Spring loaded to NORMAL. OFF and check lights extinguish.

EXTERIOR LIGHT switches — As required.

NOTE
EMERG LOAD switch — NORMAL. Rotor brake shall be off at all times
when the engines are running.
NON-ESNTL BUS switch — Spring loaded to
NORMAL. C a u t i o n p a n e l T E S T s w i t c h — LT ( a l l
segments illuminate).
INV 1 and INV 2 switches — OFF.
Caution panel RESET button — Press
GEN 1 and GEN 2 switches — OFF.
(MASTER CAUTION light extinguishes).

FUEL QTY SEL switch — LEFT, then RIGHT;

CAUTION
check fuel quantity gauge indicates lower fuel
cell quantity to 270 to 300 pounds (each).
IF EXTERNAL POWER IS USED —
CONNECT (1000 AMPS MAXIMUM).
BAGGAGE FIRE warning light test-button —
CHECK 27 ±1 VDC; ADJUST POWER
Press to test (verify light flashes).
SOURCE IF REQUIRED.
FIRE 1 and 2 warning lights test-button —
BATTERY BUS 1 and BUS 2 switches — ON.
Press to test.
Check BATTERY caution light illuminates.

CYC CTR caution lights — Press to test.

NOTE
Test operate all lights when night Clock — Set and running.
flights are planned or anticipated.
Accomplish light tests with external
power connected or during engine
run-up.

MASTER CAUTION switch (overhead) —

T E S T. C h e c k a l l c a u t i o n p a n e l l i g h t s
extinguish except CAUTION PANEL segment
and MASTER CAUTION light. (Both ENG OUT
lights and RPM light will dim during test.)
Return to NORMAL.

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2-5. ENGINE START
NOTE
Both throttles will be difficult to move
and follow-through coupling may be
increased if the helicopter has been
cold soaked in ambient temperatures
of -18°C (0°F) or less.
Throttles — Rotate engine 1 throttle full open,
then back against flight idle stop. Actuate
ENG 1 IDLE STOP release, roll engine 1
throttle to full closed, then apply friction as
desired. Repeat procedure using engine 2
throttle and ENG 2 IDLE STOP release.
NOTE
When either IDLE STOP release is
activated, the appropriate idle stop
plunger will not release if pressure is
applied toward the closed position of
the twist grip.
Moderate throttle frictions should be applied
to overcome follow-through coupling between
twist grips.
RPM INCR/DECR switch — DECR for
8 seconds.
2-5-A. ENGINE 1 START
NOTE
Either engine may be started first;
however, the following procedure is
provided for starting engine 1 first.
Engine 1 BOOST PUMP switch — ON. Check
FUEL BOOST light extinguished.
Engine 1 FUEL switch — ON. (FUEL VALVE
caution light will illuminate momentarily.)
Engine 1 FUEL PRESS indicator — Check.
Rotor — Clear.
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CAUTION
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
AMBIENT TEMPERATURES OF 0°C
(32°F) OR LESS MAY FREEZE
MOISTURE IN THE ENGINE FUEL
CONTROL SYSTEM. MONITOR N II
DURING COLD WEATHER
STARTING FOR OVERSPEED. IF AN
OVERSPEED STARTS TO OCCUR,
ABORT START AND CLOSE
THROTTLE TO OFF POSITION.
START switch — ENG 1 position. Observe
starter limitations.
Engine 1 ENGINE OIL pressure — Indicating.
Engine 1 throttle — Open to flight idle at 12%
NI minimum.
Engine 1 ITT — Monitor to avoid a hot start.
Maximum ITT during start is 1090°C, not to
exceed 2 seconds above 960°C. If ITT
continues to rise, abort start by activating idle
stop release and rolling throttle to full closed.
Starter should remain engaged until ITT
d e c r e a s e s . C o n s u l t P T 6 T- 3 B E n g i n e
Maintenance Manual if ITT limits are
exceeded.
NOTE
If engine fails to start, refer to
paragraph 2-5-D.
Collective pitch — Ensure in full down
position.
CAUTION
IF STICK CENTERING INDICATOR
SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, NR FOR
GROUND OPERATION SHALL BE
97% OR ABOVE.
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NOTE
On side slopes greater than 5°,
disregard CYC CTR caution lights
and position cyclic as required.
Cyclic — Position as necessary to extinguish
CYC CTR caution lights.
NOTE
CYC CTR caution lights are inhibited
between 95 and 103.5% NR.
START switch — Centered at 55% NI.
GAS PROD RPM (NI) — Check 61 ±1% when
throttle is on flight idle stop.
NOTE
During extremely cold ambient
temperatures, flight idle RPM will be
high and the engine, combining
gearbox, and transmission oil
pressures may exceed maximum
limits for up to 2 minutes after
starting.
NOTE
Do not increase throttle above 85%
(NR) until transmission oil
temperature is above 15°C.
E ng in e, tr a ns mi ss io n , an d g ea r bo x oi l
pressures — Check.
Engine 1 PART SEP OFF caution light —
Check extinguished.
CAUTION
DURING RPM INCREASE, ANY
ABNORMAL INCREASE IN 1/REV
VIBRATION MAY INDICATE ONE OR
MORE MAIN ROTOR DROOP
RESTRAINERS FAILED TO
DISENGAGE FROM STATIC
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POSITION. VERIFY PROPER
OPERATION PRIOR TO FLIGHT.
Engine 1 throttle — Increase to 77 to 85% ENG
RPM (NII). Friction as desired.
NOTE
Minimize blade flapping by
maintaining highest rotor RPM (NR)
within allowable range.
Rotor RPM (N R ) — Minimum 77 to 85% as
desired.
NOTE
If external power is used, proceed to
ENGINE 2 START (paragraph 2-5-B).
If battery was utilized, proceed as
follows:
GAS PROD RPM (NI) — Check 71% minimum.
GEN 1 switch — ON.
NOTE
Before attempting generator
assisted start on second engine, it is
recommended that the battery be
charged until the ammeter load
drops below 150 amps.
AMPS 1 indicator — Check at or below
150 amps.
2-5-B. ENGINE 2 START
Engine 2 BOOST PUMP switch — ON. Check
FUEL BOOST light out (FUEL XFEED caution
light will illuminate momentarily).
Engine 2 FUEL switch — ON (FUEL VALVE
caution light will illuminate momentarily).
Engine 2 FUEL PRESS indicator — Check.
START switch — ENG 2 position. Observe
starter limitations.
Engine 2 ENGINE OIL pressure — Indicating.
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Engine 2 throttle — Open to flight idle at 12% 2-5-C. POST START

NI minimum.
GAS PROD RPM (NI)— Check 71% minimum.
E n g i n e 2 I T T — M o n i t o r. O b s e r v e I T T
limitations. Rotor RPM (NR) — As desired above 77%.

START switch — Centered at 55% NI.

CAUTION
GAS PROD RPM (NI) — Check 61 ±1% when
throttle is on flight idle stop. ONLY BATTERY BUS 2 SWITCH
SHOULD REMAIN ON WITH BOTH
GENERATORS OPERATING.
CAUTION
NOTE
ENSURE SECOND ENGINE If external power was used —
ENGAGES AS THROTTLE IS Disconnect.
INCREASED. A NONENGAGED
ENGINE IS INDICATED BY 10 TO 15% GEN 1 switch — ON.
HIGHER N II THAN THE ENGAGED
ENGINE AND NEAR ZERO TORQUE. GEN 2 switch — ON. (BATTERY BUS 1 will
IF A NONENGAGEMENT OCCURS, switch off automatically.)
CLOSE THROTTLE OF THE
NONEENGAGED ENGINE. WHEN
THE NONENGAGED ENGINE HAS CAUTION
STOPPED, SHUT DOWN THE
ENGAGED ENGINE.
DURING RPM INCREASE, ANY
ABNORMAL INCREASE IN 1/REV
VIBRATION MAY INDICATE ONE OR
CAUTION MORE MAIN ROTOR DROOP
RESTRAINERS FAILED TO
IF A SUDDEN (HARD) ENGAGEMENT DISENGAGE FROM STATIC
OCCURS, SHUT DOWN BOTH POSITION. VERIFY PROPER
ENGINES. MAINTENANCE ACTION OPERATION PRIOR TO FLIGHT.
IF REQUIRED.
Caution lights — Check all extinguished
Engine 2 throttle — Increase slowly to match (except AFCS).
Engine 1 NII. Monitor tachometer and
torquemeter to verify engagement of second E ng i ne , t ra ns mi s si on , an d g ea r bo x o il
engine. temperatures and pressures — Within limits.

Engine oil pressures — Check. Ammeters — Within limits.

Engine 2 PART SEP OFF caution light — NOTE

Check extinguished. No. 2 ammeter will indicate a higher
load than No. 1 until battery is fully
charged.

Radios — ON as required.

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ELT (if installed) — Check for inadvertent 2-6. SYSTEMS CHECKS

transmission.

2-5-D. ENGINE FAILS TO START 2-6-A. STICK CENTERING INDICATOR

CHECK
AT T E M P T E D E N G I N E S TA R T W I T H N O
LIGHTOFF
CAUTION
W he n t h e e n g in e f ai l s t o l i g h t o f f w i t h
15 seconds after the throttle has been opened
to flight idle, the following action is DURING EXTREME COLD AMBIENT
recommended: TEMPERATURES, LIMIT CYCLIC
MOVEMENTS UNTIL TRANSMISSION
IDLE STOP release — Actuate. OIL TEMPERATURE REACHES 15°C.

Throttle — Full closed.

NOTE
Starter — Disengage.
CYC CTR caution lights are inhibited
FUEL switch — OFF. between 95 and 103.5% NR.
BOOST PUMP switch — OFF.
Rotor RPM (N R ) — Minimum 77 to 85% as
After NI has decreased to zero, allow desired.
30 seconds for fuel to drain from engine.
Conduct a DRY MOTORING RUN before
attempting another start.
CAUTION
2-5-E. DRY MOTORING RUN
CYCLIC DISPLACEMENT OF MORE
The following procedure is used to clear an THAN 1.5 INCHES FROM CENTER IS
engine whenever it is deemed necessary to NOT REQUIRED TO CHECK THE
remove internally trapped fuel and vapor or if SYSTEM. IF CYC CTR CAUTION
there is evidence of a fire within the engine. LIGHTS DO NOT ILLUMINATE
WITHIN THE 1.5-INCH
Throttle — Full closed. DISPLACEMENT, THE SYSTEM IS
INOPERATIVE.
BOOST PUMP switch — ON.
FUEL switch — ON. DO NOT DISPLACE CYCLIC
BEYOND POINT AT WHICH CYC CTR
IGN circuit breaker — Pull out. CAUTION LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
Starter — Engage for 15 seconds, then
disengage. Cyclic — Displace approximately 1.25 inches
(31.7 mm) forward, aft, left, and right. Check
FUEL switch — OFF. CYC CTR caution light illuminates each time
BOOST PUMP switch — OFF. when displaced and extinguishes when
centered.
IGN circuit breaker — Push in.
Allow the required cooling period for the
starter before proceeding. Follow normal start
sequence as described on preceding pages.

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2-6-B. FORCE TRIM CHECK
Cyclic and pedals — Move slightly each
direction to check force gradients.
Cyclic FORCE TRIM release button —
Depress. Check trim releases with button
depressed, reengages with button released.
FORCE TRIM switch — OFF. Check trim
disengages and FT OFF caution light
illuminates.
2-6-C. PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC
CHECK
Throttles — Set to flight idle.
FORCE TRIM switch — OFF.
Collective — Full down; friction removed.
Cyclic — Centered; friction removed.
NOTE
An electrical interlock prevents both
hydraulic systems from being
switched OFF at the same time. If one
system is OFF and the second
system is switched OFF, the second
system will remain ON.
NOTE
Uncommanded control movement or
mo tori n g w i t h ei t h er h yd r a u l ic
system off may indicate hydraulic
system malfunction.
HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — OFF. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light and MASTER
CAUTION light illuminate and system 1
pressure drops to approximately 200 PSI or
less.
HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch — OFF. Check
hydraulic system 2 remains operational and
system 1 remains OFF.
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HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — ON. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light extinguishes and
system 1 regains normal pressure. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light illuminates and
system 2 pressure drops to approximately
200 PSI or less.
HYDR SY S NO. 1 switch — OFF. Check
hydraulic system 1 remains operational and
system 2 remains OFF.
HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — ON.
HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch — ON. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light extinguishes and
system 2 regains normal pressure.
Cyclic and collective friction — Set as
desired.
FORCE TRIM switch — ON. Check FT OFF
caution light extinguishes.
2-6-D. ENGINE FUEL CONTROL CHECK
NOTE
Perform the Engine Fuel Control
Check when required by
maintenance.
Throttle (both) — Flight idle.
CAUTION
DO NOT ALLOW NI SPEED TO
DECREASE BELOW 50%.
NOTE
In the vicinity of 8000 feet pressure
altitude, NI may not change
significantly when manual fuel
control is selected.
GOV switch (engine 1 of 2) — MANUAL;
observe a change in N I and GOV MANUAL
caution light illuminates. Open respective
throttle carefully to ensure N I responds
upward, then return to flight idle position.
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Return GOV switch to AUTO. Check for a
return to original N I and GOV MANUAL
caution light extinguishes. Check second
governor in like manner.
Throttle (both) — Increase slowly.
Rotor RPM (NR) — As desired above 77%.
2-6-E. GOVERNOR CHECK
CAUTION
IF HELICOPTER IS SITTING ON ICE
OR OTHER SLIPPERY OR LOOSE
SURFACE, ADVANCE THROTTLES
SLOWLY TO PREVENT ROTATION
OF HELICOPTER.
Engine 1 throttle — Full open. Check N II
stabilizes at 95 ±1%.
Engine 2 throttle — Full open. Check No. 1
engine N II increases 2% and both engines
stabilize at 97 ±1% NII.
RPM INCR/DECR switch — Full INCR. Check
NII does not exceed 101.5%. Set at 100%.
2-6-F. FUEL CROSSFEED
CHECK
FUEL XFEED switch — NORM.
FUEL XFEED test switch — TEST BUS 1 and
hold.
NOTE
FUEL XFEED and FUEL BOOST
caution lights will illuminate
momentarily during test.
If after turning either boost pump off,
fuel pressure remains 4 to 6 PSI
below normal (10 ±4 PSI), the
appropriate check valve is not
functioning properly.
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Engine 1 BOOST PUMP switch — OFF. Check
engine 1 fuel pressure decreases, then
returns to normal. (This indicates that the
crossfeed valve has opened by Bus No. 1
power and that the check valve is functioning
properly.) Return switch to ON.
FUEL XFEED test switch — TEST BUS 2 and
hold.
Engine 2 BOOST PUMP switch — OFF. Check
engine 2 fuel pressure decreases, then
returns to normal. Return switch to ON.
FUEL XFEED test switch — NORM.
FUEL XFEED switch — OVRD CLOSE.
Engine 1 BOOST PUMP switch — OFF. Check
fuel pressure drops to zero on affected
system. Return switch to ON. Repeat
procedure for engine 2 BOOST PUMP switch.
FUEL XFEED switch — NORM.
2-6-G. ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS CHECK
DC voltmeters — Check 27 ±1 VDC.
Ammeters — Check within limits.
AC voltmeters — Check 104 to 122 VAC.
VALVE
INV 1 switch — OFF. Check INVERTER #1
caution light illuminates. Check No. 1 and
No. 2 AC voltmeters for indication that
inverter No. 2 has assumed all AC loads.
Return INV 1 switch to ON.
INV 2 switch — OFF. Check INVERTER #2
caution light illuminates. Check No. 1 and
No. 2 AC voltmeters for indication that
inverter No. 1 has assumed all AC loads.
Return INV 2 switch to ON.
STBY ATT Test (if installed) — Select the
following switch positions and confirm the
following TEST — flag retracted, OFF — flag
displayed, ON — flag retracted.
STBY ATT switch (if installed) — ON.
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EMERG LT switch (if installed) — TEST. Check
all emergency lights illuminate. Switch to
ARM. Check lights dim to faint glow.
2-6-H. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK
NOTE
The hydraulic systems check is to
determine proper operation of the
hydraulic actuators for each flight
control system. If abnormal forces,
unequal forces, control binding, or
motoring are encountered, it may be
an indication of a malfunction of a
flight control actuator.
FORCE TRIM switch — OFF.
Collective — Full down, friction removed.
Rotor — Set to 100% RPM.
Cyclic — Centered, friction removed.
HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — OFF. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light illuminates and
system 1 pressure drops to approximately
200 PSI or less.
Cyclic — Check normal operation by moving
cyclic forward, aft, left, and right
approximately 1 inch. Center cyclic.
Collective — Check for normal operation by
increasing collective control 1 to 2 inches.
Repeat two to three times as required. Return
to full down position.
Pedals — Displace slightly left and right. Note
an increase in force required to move pedal in
each direction.
HYDR SYS NO. 1 switch — ON. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light extinguishes and
system 1 regains normal pressure.
HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch — OFF. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light illuminates and
system 2 pressure drops to approximately
200 PSI or less.
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Cyclic — Check normal operation by moving
cyclic forward, aft, left, and right
approximately 1 inch. Center cyclic.
Collective — Check for normal operation by
increasing collective control 1 to 2 inches.
Repeat two to three times as required. Return
to full down position.
Pedals — Displace slightly left and right. Note
the pedals are now boosted.
HYDR SYS NO. 2 switch — ON. Check
HYDRAULIC caution light extinguishes and
system 2 pressure returns to normal.
Cyclic and collective friction — Set as
desired.
FORCE TRIM switch — ON. Check FT OFF
caution light extinguishes.
WARNING
BOTH HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS SHALL
BE OPERATIONAL PRIOR TO
TAKEOFF.
NOTE
System 1 will normally operate 10 to
20°C cooler than system 2.
2-6-I. AFCS CHECK
NOTE
A verification of AFCS actuator
centering is necessary. Failure of the
actuators to center could result in
reduced control margins and
abnormal control position.
Pilot and copilot attitude indicators — Erect
and set as necessary.
NOTE
If fast slaving is desired, center ADI
roll trim knob, then push and hold VG
FAST ERECT button until attitude
indicator displays 0° bank angle. Use
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of VG FAST ERECT button will Move cyclic forward, aft. Observe pitch API
disengage the respective helipilot. moves down, up.

FORCE TRIM switch — ON. Depress right pedal, then left. Observe yaw
API moves right, left.

WARNING SYS 2 button — Depress and hold.

IF AFCS IS LEFT ENGAGED IN ATT Move cyclic right, left. Observe roll API moves
MODE DURING GROUND right, left.
OPERATION, IT CAN DRIVE THE
Move cyclic forward, aft. Observe pitch API
CYCLIC STICK TO A CONTROL
moves down, up.
STOP.
SYS 2 button — Release.
HP 1 and HP 2 buttons — ON. Observe ATT
light illuminates, APIs center, and AFCS
caution light extinguishes.
2-6-J. CABIN HEATER CHECK

GAS PROD RPM (NI) — Check 75% minimum

NOTE (both engines).
CYC CTR caution lights may
illuminate momentarily during cyclic Thermostat knob — Full COLD.
control checks.

Move cyclic forward, aft, right, and left. CAUTION

Observe APIs do not move.
DO NOT OPERATE HEATER ABOVE
SYS 2 button — Depress and hold. 21°C OAT.
Move cyclic forward, aft, right, and left.
Observe APIs do not move.
CAUTION
SYS 2 button — Release.
HEATER SHALL BE TURNED OFF
Cyclic ATTD TRIM switch — Right for 2 WHEN HEATED AIR FLOW DOES
seconds, then aft for 2 seconds. Observe APIs NOT SHUT OFF AFTER
move right, up. THERMOSTAT IS TURNED TO FULL
COLD, HEATER AIR LINE LIGHT
SYS 2 button — Depress and hold. Observe ILLUMINATES, OR HEATER CIRCUIT
SYS 2 actuators agree. BREAKER TRIPS.
Cyclic FORCE TRIM release button —
HEATER switch — ON.
Depress. Observe APIs move to center.

SYS 2 button — Release. Observe SYS 1 VENT BLOWER switch — ON.

actuators centered.
Thermostat setting — Increase and observe
SAS/ATT button — Depress. Observe SAS heated airflow.
light illuminates.
DEFOG lever — ON. Check airflow is diverted
Move cyclic right, left. Observe roll API moves from pedestal outlets to windshield nozzles.
right, left. Return lever to OFF.

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AFT OUTLET switch — ON. Check airflow
distributed equally between pedestal outlets
and aft outlets. Return switch to OFF.
NOTE
Heater operation affects
performance. Refer to Hover Ceiling
and Rate of Climb Charts for
HEATER ON in Section 4.
HEATER switch — As desired.
VENT BLOWER switch — As desired.
2-7. BEFORE TAKEOFF
CAUTION
LARGE STEADY STATE FORWARD
CYCLIC DISPLACEMENTS IN
COMBINATION WITH COLLECTIVE
INPUT WHILE AT 100% RPM WITH
ANY PART OF THE SKIDS
TOUCHING THE GROUND MAY
RESULT IN A SUDDEN INCREASE IN
ONE PER REV VERTICAL
V I B R A T I O N S . I F T HI S O C C U R S
IMMEDIATELY REDUCE FORWARD
CYCLIC INPUT AND IF NECESSARY
REDUCE COLLECTIVE AND ROTOR
RPM TO STOP THE VIBRATIONS.
Engine, gearbox, transmission, hydraulic, and
electrical instruments — Within operating
ranges.
Caution and warning lights — Extinguished.
WARNING
MODERATE FRICTION SHALL BE
APPLIED TO EACH THROTTLE TO
OVERCOME FOLLOW-THROUGH
COUPLING BETWEEN TWIST GRIPS.
Throttles — Full open. Adjust frictions.
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ENG RPM (NII) — 100% for both engines.
Flight instruments — Check operation and
set.
Position lights — As required.
Anticollision light — ON.
PITOT-STATIC HEATERS switch — ON. Check
ammeter for load indication. Leave ON in
visible moisture when temperature is below
4.4°C (40°F). Turn OFF if not required.
Radio(s) — Check functioning.
Cyclic control — Centered or slightly into the
wind.
EMERGENCY COMM panel (if installed) —
Check for single pilot operations.
AFCS — Select ATT or SAS mode as desired
(ATT mode shall be used during IFR flight;
SAS mode recommended for ground
operation, hover, and takeoff).
FORCE TRIM switch — ON in ATT mode; as
desired in SAS mode.
STEP switch (if installed) — As desired.
Passenger seat belts — Fastened.
All doors — Secured.
2-7-A. POWER ASSURANCE CHECK
Power assurance check should be performed
daily (Section 4).
2-7-B. PROLONGED GROUND
OPERATION
CAUTION
MINIMUM NR FOR GROUND
OPERATION WITH STICK
CENTERING INDICATOR SYSTEM
INOPERATIVE IS 97%.
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NOTE
For prolonged ground operation,
AFCS shall not be operated in ATT
mode.
NOTE
Minimize blade flapping by
maintaining highest rotor RPM (NR)
within allowable range.
Rotor RPM (N R ) — 77 to 85% or above, as
desired.
Cyclic — Position as necessary to extinguish
CYC CTR caution lights.
NOTE
On side slopes greater than 5°,
maintain 100% NR. CYC CTR caution
lights are inhibited.
2-8. TAKEOFF
ENG RPM (NII) — 100% for both engines.
Area — Clear.
CAUTION
DURING LIFTOFF TO HOVER, ANY
ABNORMAL INCREASE IN 1/REV
VIBRATION MAY INDICATE ONE OR
MORE MAIN ROTOR DROOP
RESTRAINERS FAILED TO
DISENGAGE FROM STATIC
POSITION. VERIFY PROPER
OPERATION PRIOR TO FLIGHT.
NOTE
When AFCS is in ATT mode, the
FORCE TRIM release button should
be depressed before liftoff (to trim
actuators to center positions) and
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should be held until desired climbout
attitude is attained.
Hover power — Check torque required to
hover at 4 feet (1.2 m) skid height.
NOTE
Downwind takeoffs are not
recommended since the published
takeoff distance performance will not
be realized.
During takeoff, pitch attitude must be
adjusted commensurate with power
application to prevent entering the
AVOID area of the Height-Velocity
diagram (OEI) (Figure 1-4). Torque
shall not exceed 15% above IGE
hover power while accelerating to
Takeoff Climbout Speed (Section 4).
Cyclic control — Apply forward cyclic to
accelerate smoothly.
Collective pitch — Adjust as desired after
reaching VTOCS (45 KIAS).
Airspeed — Within limits (60 KIAS minimum
for IFR).
2-9. IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS
CAUTION
LARGE STEADY STATE FORWARD
CYCLIC DISPLACEMENTS IN
COMBINATION WITH COLLECTIVE
INPUT WHILE AT 100% RPM WITH
ANY PART OF THE SKIDS
TOUCHING THE GROUND MAY
RESULT IN A SUDDEN INCREASE IN
ONE PER REV VERTICAL
VIBRATIONS. IF THIS OCCURS
IMMEDIATELY REDUCE FORWARD
CYCLIC INPUT AND IF NECESSARY
REDUCE COLLECTIVE AND ROTOR
RPM TO STOP THE VIBRATIONS.
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AFCS actuators may be saturated to limit

CAUTION authority when cyclic is moved manually.

FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS ABOVE NOTE

6000 FEET HD, MAINTAIN 100% NR/
In-flight use of VG FAST ERECT
NII.
button will disengage the respective
helipilot and decouple the automatic
flight control modes.
ENG — 97 to 100% Continuous operation at
or below 6000 feet HD 2-10. DESCENT AND LANDING
— 100% Continuous operation
above 6000 feet HD Flight controls — Adjust friction as desired.

A F C S — E n g a g e AT T o r S A S m o d e a s
Airspeed — Within limits for flight altitude.
desired.

Engine, gearbox, and transmission FORCE TRIM switch — ON in ATT mode; as

instruments — Within limits. desired in SAS mode.

NOTE Throttles — Full open.

Dependent on the model indicator ENG RPM (NII) — 100% for both engines.
installed, the usable pitch attitude
range of the standby attitude Flight path — Stay clear of AVOID area of
indicator may be limited to ±60°. Height-Velocity diagram. For landing distance
information in the event of engine failure
Refer to applicable operating rules during approach, refer to Section 4.
for high altitude oxygen
requirements. Passenger steps — As desired.

2-9-A. MANEUVERING WITH AFCS IN

SAS MODE CAUTION

Use normal pilot control techniques. LARGE STEADY STATE FORWARD

CYCLIC DISPLACEMENTS IN
COMBINATION WITH COLLECTIVE
2-9-B. MANEUVERING WITH AFCS IN
INPUT WHILE AT 100% RPM WITH
ATT MODE
ANY PART OF THE SKIDS
TOUCHING THE GROUND MAY
Depress cyclic FORCE TRIM release button RESULT IN A SUDDEN INCREASE IN
and maneuver as desired. Release button ONE PER REV VERTICAL
when desired attitude is reached. Helipilot will VIBRATIONS. IF THIS OCCURS
hold attitude until retrimmed to new attitude. IMMEDIATELY REDUCE FORWARD
Attitude may also be adjusted with cyclic CYCLIC INPUT AND IF NECESSARY
ATTD TRIM switch. REDUCE COLLECTIVE AND ROTOR
RPM TO STOP THE VIBRATIONS.
For momentary attitude changes, manual
cyclic movement may be used; however,

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CAUTION
RUN-ON LANDINGS MAY RESULT IN
ROLL OSCILLATIONS WHILE ON
THE GROUND. IF THIS OCCURS,
LOWERING COLLECTIVE FULL
DOWN OR TURNING SCAS OFF
WILL STOP THE OSCILLATIONS.
AFTER LANDING
Collective pitch — Full down.
Pedals — Centered.
FORCE TRIM switch — ON.
FORCE TRIM release button — Depress and
check for actuator centering.
AFCS — SAS mode.
CAUTION
IF STICK CENTERING INDICATOR
SYSTEM IS INOPERATIVE, NR FOR
GROUND OPERATION SHALL BE
97% OR ABOVE.
Stick centering check — Complete; center
cyclic as necessary to extinguish CYC CTR
caution lights.
NOTE
On side slopes greater than 5°,
disregard CYC CTR caution lights
and position cyclic as required.
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2-11. ENGINE SHUTDOWN
HP 1 and HP 2 — Disengage; check helipilot
lights extinguish and AFCS caution light and
MASTER CAUTION light illuminate.
Cyclic — Frictioned as desired. Maintain
cyclic stick as near center as possible at all
rotor speeds.
NOTE
Minimize blade flapping by
maintaining highest rotor RPM (NR)
within allowable range.
Throttles — Reduce to 77 to 85% NR.
ITT — Stabilize for 1 minute.
ELT (if installed) — Check for inadvertent
transmission.
Radios — OFF.
Engine instruments — Within limits.
IDLE STOP switch — ENG 1 position.
Engine 1 throttle — Full closed. Check ITT and
NI decreasing.
IDLE STOP switch — ENG 2 position.
Engine 2 throttle — Full closed. Check ITT and
NI decreasing.
FUEL switches — OFF.
BOOST PUMP switches — OFF.
GEN 1 and GEN 2 switches — OFF.
INV 1 and INV 2 switches — OFF.
STBY ATT switch (if installed) — OFF.
EMERG LT switch (if installed) — DISARM.
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2-12. POSTFLIGHT CHECK

WARNING
If conditions require, perform the following:
DO NOT USE COLLECTIVE TO SLOW
ROTOR RPM. USE OF COLLECTIVE NOTE
TO SLOW ROTOR CAN CAUSE
EXCESSIVE CONING AND/OR Refer to BHT-412-MD-1 for additional
FLAPPING. information.

Check general condition of droop restraint

CAUTION system and verify that the droop restraint
arms are engaged in the lower detent of the
cam window.
AVOID RAPID ENGAGEMENT OF
ROTOR BRAKE IF HELICOPTER IS
Install main rotor blade tie-down socks on
ON ICE OR OTHER SLIPPERY OR
blades and secure to mooring points.
LOOSE SURFACE TO PREVENT
ROTATION OF HELICOPTER.
Install tail rotor tie-down strap and secure to
Rotor brake — As desired. Apply at or below vertical fin.
40% rotor RPM. Return to stowed position
Install exhaust covers, engine inlet protective
after main rotor stops.
plugs, and pitot tube covers.
Pilot — Remain at flight controls until rotor
has come to a complete stop.

Lighting and miscellaneous switches — OFF.

BATTERY BUS 1 and BUS 2 switches — OFF.

Collective down lock — Secured as desired.

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Figure 2-1. Preflight Check Sequence

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