RFMS 1350-1200 - N

Aerometals
3920 Sandstone Drive

El Dorado Hills, CA 95762
Supp. No. 1350-1200
FAA APPROVED
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL SUPPLEMENT
TO THE
AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS350

EQUIPPED WITH SAFRAN ARRIEL ENGINES
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
ENGINE INLET BARRIER FILTER SYSTEM
Aircraft Serial Number: Aircraft Reg. Number:
This supplement must be attached to the FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual when the
aircraft is modified by the installation of the Engine Inlet Barrier Filter System in accordance with
STC No. SR00811SE.
The information contained herein supplements or supersedes the basic manual only in those
areas listed herein. For limitations, procedures, and performance information not contained in
this supplement, consult the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual.
Digitally signed by Nevada
Nevada Jo Jo Ryan
Date: 2022.02.25 12:30:20
FAA Approved
Ryan -08'00'
Manager, West Flight Test Section, AIR-716
Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles, CA
25-Feb-2022
Date:
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Aerometals RFM Supplement to
3920 Sandstone Drive AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS350
El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 Engine Inlet Barrier Filter System
STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
LOG OF PAGES
REV PAGE
DESCRIPTION FAA APPROVAL
NO. NO. DATE
A ALL 12/12/2000 Added AStar AS350 B3 to
Richard Simonson for
list of applicable
Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
helicopters in section 1.
FAA Seattle ACO
Renumbers sections to
Transport Airplane Directorate
match basic flight
Date: Dec 12, 2000
manuals.
B ALL 02/15/2002 Added AStar AS350D, D1
and BA models, powered
by Lycoming LTS-101 Adriano Pasion
engines, to list of Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
applicable helicopters in FAA Seattle ACO
section 1. Transport Airplane Directorate
Revised performance Date: Feb 15, 2002
section to cover all
models.
C ALL 10/21/2002  Added engine alternate
air electrical fuse to
system description.
 Included engine trend Thomas E. Archer II for
monitoring information Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
for VEMD equipped B3 FAA Seattle ACO
helicopters. Transport Airplane Directorate
 Revised performance Date: Oct. 21, 2002
section to clarify
performance effects due
to filter system.
D ALL 06/10/2003 Incorporated “off load” Steven E. O’Neal for
boundary charts for IGE Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
and OGE performance. FAA Seattle ACO
Date: June 10, 2003
E ALL 03/15/2004 Revised engine power Adriano Pasion for
check procedures for Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
models AS350B3 to use FAA Seattle ACO
flight manual performance Transport Airplane Directorate
charts only. Date: Mar. 15, 2004
F ALL 03/17/2005 Removed limitations for Thomas E. Archer II for
operations in falling and Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
blowing snow. FAA Seattle ACO
Date: Mar. 17, 2005

STC No. SR00811SE
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REV PAGE
NO. NO. DATE
G ALL 06/30/2006 Added Soloy modified
AStar AS350SD2,
Adriano Pasion
powered by Lycoming
LTS-101-700D-2 engines,
FAA Seattle ACO
to list of applicable
helicopters in Section 1.
Date: June 30, 2006
Added figure for cockpit
control panel.
H ALL 05/15/2008  Updated format.
 Removed text for AS350 Steven E. O’Neal for
models equipped with Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
Lycoming LTS-101 FAA Seattle ACO
engines (refer to RFMS Transport Airplane Directorate
doc no. 1350-2200 for Date: May 15, 2008
those models).
J ALL 08/03/2010  Deleted power
assurance procedures
from Section 4.
Thomas E. Archer II for
 Revised Section 5
performance.
FAA Seattle ACO
 Added VEMD power Transport Airplane Directorate
corrections factors and Date: Aug 03, 2010
performance for
AS350B3 equipped with
dual hydraulics.
K ALL 06/22/2011  Updated and organized
layout for ease of use
and clarity.
 Section 1: Deleted
VEMD information. Shaun Ripple for
 Section 2: Deleted filter Mgr. Flt Test Br., ANM-160S
element life limit. FAA Seattle ACO
 Revised Section 5 Transport Airplane Directorate
performance for Date: June 22, 2011
conditional performance
limitations.
 Minor corrections and
improvements.

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
REV PAGE
NO. NO. DATE
L ALL 08/13/2012  Removed list of
referenced documents
 Section 2.2: Clarified
limitations.
 Added Section 5.3 for
AS350B3 equipped with
Arriel 2D engine and
clarified section titles for
Sections 5.1 and 5.2.
 Section 5.2: Added
examples for margin
correction calculations.
 Minor format revisions
M ALL 05/04/2020  Updated company name Nevada Jo Ryan (Digitally Signed)
 Clarified information for Manager, West Flight Test Section, AIR-716
existing toggle and Federal Aviation Administration
pushbutton switch Los Angeles, CA
configurations.
Date ____4 May 2020_____
N ALL  Added Section 1.3 Nevada Jo Digitally signed by

25-Feb-2022  Moved content of Nevada Jo Ryan
Date: 2022.02.25
Section 5.3 to new Ryan 12:29:53 -08'00'
Section 5.3.1 Manager, West Flight Test Section, AIR-716
 Added Section 5.3.2 Federal Aviation Administration
Los Angeles, CA
25-Feb-2022
Date ____________________

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 – GENERAL ................................................................................................ 6

1.1 – TOGGLE SWITCH CONFIGURATION ......................................................................... 6
1.2 – PUSHBUTTON SWITCH CONFIGURATION ............................................................. 7
1.3 – FILTER ELEMENT CONFIGURATIONS .................................................................... 7
SECTION 2 – LIMITATIONS .......................................................................................... 9
2.1 – ENGINE OPERATIONS (GROUND AND FLIGHT) ....................................................... 9
2.2 – FLIGHT IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW ........................................................ 9
2.3 – TAKEOFF ..................................................................................................................... 9
SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES .............................................................. 10
3.1 – “LOW INLET PRESSURE” ANNUNCIATOR (AMBER) ............................................. 10
3.2 – OPERATION IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW ............................................. 11
SECTION 4 – NORMAL PROCEDURES ..................................................................... 12
4.1 – EXTERIOR CHECK .................................................................................................... 12
4.2 – INTERIOR & ENGINE PRESTART CHECK ................................................................ 13
4.3 – ENGINE RUNUP ......................................................................................................... 13
4.4 – OPERATION IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW ............................................. 13
SECTION 5 – PERFORMANCE ................................................................................... 14
5.1 – ALL MODELS EXCEPT AS350B3 EQUIPPED WITH DUAL HYDRAULICS AND/OR
ARRIEL 2D ENGINE ................................................................................................... 15
5.2 – AS350B3 EQUIPPED WITH ARRIEL 2B1 ENGINE AND DUAL HYDRAULICS ........ 18
5.3 – AS350B3 EQUIPPED WITH ARRIEL 2D ENGINE ..................................................... 22
5.3.1 – AS350B3 WITH ARRIEL 2D AND CURVED FILTER ELEMENT ..........................22
5.3.2 – AS350B3 WITH ARRIEL 2D AND FLAT FILTER ELEMENT ................................23

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
SECTION 1 – GENERAL
This supplement provides the changes in the normal operating procedures unique to the
Eurocopter AStar AS350 rotorcraft with the Inlet Barrier Filter (IBF) System installed.
Eligible AStar models for the installation of the Filter System:
Model Engine Installation

B, B1, B2, BA, B3 Turbomeca Arriel Factory
The IBF System consists of a filter element, housing assembly, alternate air doors, a
switch (labeled “ENG ALT AIR”), an annunciator (labeled “LOW INLET PRESSURE”), a
circuit breaker and/or fuse, and hardware required to complete the installation. IBF
installations may be configured with a toggle switch or a pushbutton switch.
1.1 – TOGGLE SWITCH CONFIGURATION
If equipped with the toggle switch configuration, the cockpit components may all be
located in single panel assembly on support tube to the right of the instrument panel.
Depending on aircraft configuration, the cockpit components may be individually located
in appropriate locations throughout the cockpit (toggle switch with existing switches,
annunciator on instrument panel, etc.) For all toggle switch configurations, the
components are labeled as shown in Figure 1.
The “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciation illuminates when the differential pressure
across the element has reached or exceeded a pre-set threshold value (due to
contamination). If the differential pressure drops below the threshold value, the
annunciation will extinguish. Moving the “ENG ALT AIR” switch to the “OPEN” position
opens the alternate air doors.
POST LIGHT ASSEMBLY
“ENG ALT AIR”

SWITCH
“LOW INLET
PRESSURE “
ANNUNCIATOR
“ENG ALT AIR”

CIRCUIT BREAKER
IBF Cockpit Components (Toggle Switch Configuration)

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1.2 – PUSHBUTTON SWITCH CONFIGURATION
If equipped with the pushbutton switch configuration, the switch, labeled “ENG ALT AIR”,
is located on the instrument panel and provides all necessary annunciations and control
of the alternate air doors. Pressing the pushbutton switch opens and closes the alternate
air doors.
IBF Cockpit Components (Pushbutton Switch Configuration)
_LOW INLET PRESSURE_ Annunciation: Illuminates when the differential pressure

across the element has reached or exceeded a pre-set threshold value (due to
contamination). If the differential pressure drops below the threshold value, the
annunciation will extinguish.
_BYP_ Annunciation: Illuminates when the switch is pressed to open the IBF bypass
doors. This annunciation notifies the operator that opening of the IBF bypass doors
has been initiated.
_OPEN_ Annunciation: Depending on IBF configuration, illuminates either

simultaneously with “BYP” annunciation or independently when the IBF system
actuator has reached full extended travel to open the IBF bypass doors.
1.3 – FILTER ELEMENT CONFIGURATIONS
Two different filter element configurations may be used in the inlet barrier filter
installation. They are distinguishable by their shape and are referred to as the curved
filter element and flat filter element. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the curved
configuration slopes downward into the cowl on the aft end while the flat configuration is
flat along its entire length.

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
AFT END
CURVED
SLOPES DOWNWARD
FILTER ELEMENT
AT AFT END
Curved Filter Element Configuration
FLAT ALONG
ENTIRE LENGTH FLAT
FILTER ELEMENT
Flat Filter Element Configuration

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SECTION 2 – LIMITATIONS
2.1 – ENGINE OPERATIONS (GROUND AND FLIGHT)
Engine operations without the filter element installed are PROHIBITED.
2.2 – FLIGHT IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW
The limitations laid out in the basic flight manual remain applicable with the exception of
the following specific limitation:
Flight in falling or blowing snow is permitted with no flight envelope restrictions.
Operation of the Alternate Air Doors in falling and/or blowing snow is PROHIBITED.
2.3 – TAKEOFF
Takeoff with “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator illuminated is PROHIBITED.

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SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3.1 – “LOW INLET PRESSURE” ANNUNCIATOR (AMBER)
SYMPTOM:
 “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator ILLUMINATED, and/or

 Unexplained increase in Engine T4.
PROBABLE FAULT:
 Filter dirty / blocked and/or,

 Engine bleed valve failure and/or,
 Low efficiency engine power turbine
ACTION:
IBF bypass doors (“ENG ALT AIR”) – OPEN
a. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator extinguishes, continue mission and

service filter prior to next flight.
b. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator remains ILLUMINATED, monitor engine

instruments to ensure full power can be attained within engine limits (red lines).
i. If power can be achieved and maintained within engine limits, continue the
mission. Service the filter before the next flight, and conduct an engine health
check on the next flight.
ii. If power cannot be achieved and maintained within engine limits, land as soon
as possible. Service the filter before the next flight, and conduct an engine
health check on the next flight.

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3.2 – OPERATION IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW
SYMPTOM:
 “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator ILLUMINATED, and/or

 Unexplained increase in Engine T4.
NOTE
Operation of the Alternate Air Doors in falling and/or blowing
snow is PROHIBITED.
ACTION:
Reduce engine power.
a. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator extinguishes, monitor engine

instruments and land as soon as practicable.
b. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator remains ILLUMINATED, monitor engine

instruments and land as soon as possible.
CAUTION
Inspect and/or service the filter system prior to next flight.
Possible cause of low inlet pressure indication is
accumulation of snow and/or ice on the filter. Remove any
accumulation of ice, snow, slush, etc. before next flight.
Verify rotor blades are free of ice accumulation.

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
SECTION 4 – NORMAL PROCEDURES
4.1 – EXTERIOR CHECK
First Flight of the Day or Each Flight if Snow or Freezing Rain has fallen.
Filter Element – Check for damage and security. Verify filter

material is in good condition.
Filter Element Surfaces – Must be free of accumulated debris, snow,

ice, slush, etc
Alternate Air Door System – Check for damage and security. Verify
alternate air doors are closed.
Alternate Air Screens, Ducts, – Must be free of accumulated debris, snow,

and Doors ice, slush, etc
Engine Cowling – Verify air intake is free of snow, ice, or water,

particularly under the filter.
NOTE
For operations in cold weather and snow, refer to Basic
Rotorcraft Flight Manual Supplement 4 “Instructions for
Operation in Cold Weather”.

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4.2 – INTERIOR & ENGINE PRESTART CHECK
“ENG ALT AIR” Switch – verify CLOSED position
“ENG ALT AIR” Circuit Breaker – SET
“ENG ALT AIR POWER” Fuse – FITTED
“LOW INLET PRESSURE” – TEST

annunciator
NOTE
On toggle switch configurations, “LOW INLET PRESSURE”
annunciator can be dimmed independently from the rest of
the instrument panel. Always ensure that dimming is
adjusted such that annunciator is easily viewable in all
lighting conditions.
4.3 – ENGINE RUNUP
During engine run up, ensure “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator does not illuminate.
4.4 – OPERATION IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW
Operations in falling and/or blowing snow have been demonstrated in one-quarter mile or
greater visibility conditions when the helicopter engine induction system is equipped with
the Inlet Barrier Filter. Minimize exposure time in ground and IGE hover operations. Snow
accumulations on airframe and filter are more probable in these conditions. Exercise
caution when operating in snow. Maintain visual contact with ground and any obstacles
at all times.
NOTE
Operation of the Alternate Air Doors in falling and/or blowing
snow is PROHIBITED.

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SECTION 5 – PERFORMANCE
Engine performance is slightly reduced when the Inlet Barrier Filter is installed and may
decrease further as the filter becomes contaminated. It is the responsibility of the
pilot/operator to conduct engine power checks to determine if the engine meets published
engine power check criteria and performance. Conduct engine power checks in
accordance with appropriate RFM and/or RFMS. Additional engine power checks are at
the discretion of the pilot/operator and based on the operating environments.
NOTE
On VEMD-equipped rotorcraft, the performance data in this
RFMS is only applicable if the VEMD is set for “SAND
FILTER NOT PRESENT”.

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
5.1 – ALL MODELS EXCEPT AS350B3 EQUIPPED WITH DUAL HYDRAULICS

AND/OR ARRIEL 2D ENGINE
(For AS350B3 equipped with Arriel 2B1 engine and dual hydraulics, see section 5.2. For AS350B3
equipped with Arriel 2D engine, with or without dual hydraulics, see section 5.3.)
Except as noted below, engine power check procedures and criteria are unchanged from
the basic RFM.
Performance published in the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual is assured if engine power
checks result in torque and T4 margins that are at least zero.
If results meet basic RFM engine power check criteria:

 Operate aircraft in accordance with basic RFM performance data.
If results do not meet basic RFM engine power check criteria:

 Refer to appropriate maintenance manual to determine cause of power loss and
perform new power check. If results still do not meet basic RFM engine power
check criteria:
o It is recommended that the filter element be serviced and a new engine
power check be performed.
and/or
o If the IBF system is determined to be the single reason for power to fall
below the limits specified in the basic RFM, it is permissible to continue
operating using the performance data in Eurocopter Sand Filter Flight
Manual Supplement (with the exceptions listed below) provided that
subsequent engine power check results meet the criteria contained therein
using the correction factors listed below.
 Apply the following correction when entering the Sand Filter Power
Check or Torque Margin Check chart.
 Reduce OAT by 4°C.
 No correction is required for the T4 Margin check Chart for the
AS350B3.
 Conduct engine power checks at intervals not to exceed 20 flight
hours. Increase frequency of power checks if operating in dusty
environments.
 Refer to the applicable Sand Filter Flight Manual Supplement (Sand
Filter Not Operating) for Hover Ceiling.
 Rate of Climb: Increase gross weight by 15 kg prior to entering Rate
of Climb performance chart.
 Reduce gross weight as indicated by the following charts for HIGE
and HOGE (See Figure 3 and Figure 4).

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Example:
OAT = 30°C
Pressure Altitude = 8000 ft
Reduce HIGE ceiling gross weight by 15 kg.
HIGE for all models except AS350B3 with dual hydraulics and/or
equipped with Arriel 2D engine.

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Example:
OAT = 20°C
No reduction in HOGE ceiling gross weight required.
HOGE for all models except AS350B3 with dual hydraulics and/or
equipped with Arriel 2D engine.

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Supp. No. 1350-1200
5.2 – AS350B3 EQUIPPED WITH ARRIEL 2B1 ENGINE AND DUAL HYDRAULICS
Except as noted below, power check procedures and criteria are unchanged from the
basic RFM.
Performance published in the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual is assured if engine power
checks result in torque and T4 margins that are at least zero.
If results meet basic RFM engine power check criteria:

If results do not meet basic RFM engine power check criteria:

 Refer to appropriate maintenance manual to determine cause of power loss and
perform new power check. If results still do not meet basic RFM engine power
check criteria:
o It is recommended that the filter element be serviced and a new engine
power check be performed.
and/or
o If the IBF system is determined to be the single reason for power to fall
below the limits specified in the basic RFM, it is permissible to continue
operating using the performance limitations listed below provided that
subsequent engine power check results meet the criteria contained in the
basic RFM using the correction factors listed below:
 Apply the following corrections to the VEMD calculated torque and

T4 margins displayed on the “Engine Power Check” page:
 Filter Torque margin correction….+1.6%
Example 1:
VEMD Displayed “TRQ MARGIN” -1.0%
Correction Factor +1.6%
Corrected Torque Margin +0.6% “GOOD”
Example 2:
VEMD Displayed “TRQ MARGIN” -2.0%
Corrected Torque Margin -0.4% “BAD”

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 Filter T4 margin correction…...…..+19°C
Example 1:
VEMD Displayed “T4 MARGIN” -20°C
Correction Factor +19°C
Corrected T4 Margin -1°C “GOOD”
Example 2:
VEMD Displayed “T4 MARGIN” -10°C
Correction Factor +19°C
Corrected T4 Margin +9°C “BAD”
 Manual engine power check procedures are the same as for the
basic helicopter. Use the graphs published in the basic Rotorcraft
Flight Manual to determine the torque and temperature margins
using the normal procedure. Apply the following corrections when
using the basic RFM charts to account for the filter system:
 Torque: Increase OAT 2°C when using the charts to

determine acceptability of the engine power check and
condition of the engine.
 Increase indicated T4 by 16°C prior to entering the chart.
 Conduct engine power checks at intervals not to exceed 20 flight

hours. Increase frequency of power checks if operating in dusty
environments.
 Reduce Rate of Climb determined from basic RFM chart by 70 ft/min

with bypass doors closed and 140 ft/min with bypass doors open.
 Reduce gross weight as indicated by the following charts for HIGE

and HOGE (See Figure 5 and Figure 6).

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Example:
OAT = 30°C
Reduce HIGE ceiling gross weight by 15 kg.
HIGE for AS350B3 equipped with Arriel 2B1 engine and dual
hydraulics.

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Example:
OAT = 20°C
No reduction in HOGE ceiling gross weight required.
HOGE for AS350B3 equipped with Arriel 2B1 engine and dual
hydraulics.

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
5.3 – AS350B3 EQUIPPED WITH ARRIEL 2D ENGINE
5.3.1 – AS350B3 WITH ARRIEL 2D AND CURVED FILTER ELEMENT
Except as noted below, engine health check procedures and criteria are unchanged from
the basic RFM.
Performance published in the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual is assured if engine health
checks result in satisfactory corrected torque margins as described below.
 Apply the following correction to the Torque Margin ISO N1 displayed on the VEMD
or calculated using the manual procedure:
Torque Margin ISO N1 correction….+4.5%
Example 1:
VEMD Displayed “TRQ MARGIN / N1” -2.5%
Corrected Torque Margin ISO N1 +2.0% “GOOD”
Example 2:
Corrected Torque Margin ISO N1 -2.0% “BAD”
 No correction factor is required for the Torque Margin ISO TOT.
If results meet basic RFM engine health check criteria:

If results do not meet basic RFM engine health check criteria:

 Service the filter element and perform a new engine health check. If results still do
not meet basic RFM engine health check criteria, refer to appropriate maintenance
manual to determine cause of power loss.

STC No. SR00811SE
Supp. No. 1350-1200
5.3.2 – AS350B3 WITH ARRIEL 2D AND FLAT FILTER ELEMENT
Except as noted below, engine health check procedures and criteria are unchanged from
the basic RFM.
Performance published in the basic Rotorcraft Flight Manual is assured if engine health
checks result in satisfactory corrected torque margins as described below.
 Apply the following correction to the Torque Margin ISO N1 displayed on the VEMD
or calculated using the manual procedure:
Torque Margin ISO N1 correction….+1.5%
Example 1:
Corrected Torque Margin ISO N1 +1.0% “GOOD”
Example 2:
Corrected Torque Margin ISO N1 -1.0% “BAD”
 Apply the following correction to the Torque Margin ISO TOT displayed on the
VEMD or calculated using the manual procedure:
Torque Margin ISO TOT correction….-2.0%
Example 1:
VEMD Displayed “TRQ MARGIN / TOT” +3.0%
Correction Factor -2.0%
Corrected Torque Margin ISO TOT +1.0% “GOOD”
Example 2:
VEMD Displayed “TRQ MARGIN / TOT” +1.0%
Correction Factor -2.0%
Corrected Torque Margin ISO TOT -1.0% “BAD”
If results meet basic RFM engine health check criteria:

If results do not meet basic RFM engine health check criteria:

 Service the filter element and perform a new engine health check. If results still do
not meet basic RFM engine health check criteria, refer to appropriate maintenance
manual to determine cause of power loss.


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AIRBUS HELICOPTERS AS350

ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL

ENGINE INLET BARRIER FILTER SYSTEM

Aircraft Serial Number: Aircraft Reg. Number:

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SECTION 1 – GENERAL ................................................................................................ 6

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Model Engine Installation

1.1 – TOGGLE SWITCH CONFIGURATION

“ENG ALT AIR”

“ENG ALT AIR”

IBF Cockpit Components (Toggle Switch Configuration)

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1.2 – PUSHBUTTON SWITCH CONFIGURATION

IBF Cockpit Components (Pushbutton Switch Configuration)

_LOW INLET PRESSURE_ Annunciation: Illuminates when the differential pressure

_OPEN_ Annunciation: Depending on IBF configuration, illuminates either

1.3 – FILTER ELEMENT CONFIGURATIONS

AEROMETALS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED HEREIN.

Curved Filter Element Configuration

Flat Filter Element Configuration

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2.1 – ENGINE OPERATIONS (GROUND AND FLIGHT)

Engine operations without the filter element installed are PROHIBITED.

2.2 – FLIGHT IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW

Flight in falling or blowing snow is permitted with no flight envelope restrictions.

Takeoff with “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator illuminated is PROHIBITED.

AEROMETALS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED HEREIN.

SECTION 3 – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

3.1 – “LOW INLET PRESSURE” ANNUNCIATOR (AMBER)

 “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator ILLUMINATED, and/or

 Filter dirty / blocked and/or,

IBF bypass doors (“ENG ALT AIR”) – OPEN

a. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator extinguishes, continue mission and

b. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator remains ILLUMINATED, monitor engine

AEROMETALS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED HEREIN.

3.2 – OPERATION IN FALLING AND/OR BLOWING SNOW

 “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator ILLUMINATED, and/or

Reduce engine power.

a. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator extinguishes, monitor engine

b. If “LOW INLET PRESSURE” annunciator remains ILLUMINATED, monitor engine

AEROMETALS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED HEREIN.

SECTION 4 – NORMAL PROCEDURES

4.1 – EXTERIOR CHECK

Filter Element – Check for damage and security. Verify filter

Filter Element Surfaces – Must be free of accumulated debris, snow,

Alternate Air Screens, Ducts, – Must be free of accumulated debris, snow,

Engine Cowling – Verify air intake is free of snow, ice, or water,

AEROMETALS PROPRIETARY RIGHTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED HEREIN.

4.2 – INTERIOR & ENGINE PRESTART CHECK

“ENG ALT AIR” Switch – verify CLOSED position

“ENG ALT AIR” Circuit Breaker – SET

“ENG ALT AIR POWER” Fuse – FITTED

“LOW INLET PRESSURE” – TEST

4.3 – ENGINE RUNUP