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ABVN SYMBOLS, INSTRUMENT AND VEMD MARKINGS

1. All up weight. AUW
1. [ ] Push button on SCU.
2. Ancillary system unit. ASU
2. PRESS Push button at SCU in ON posn.
3. Best rate of climb speed. Vy
3. DEPRESS Push button at SCU in OFF posn.
4. Caution and warning penal. CWP
4. GOV Wng lt at CWP is ON.
5. Emergency locater transmitter. ELT
5. GOV (white) Wng lt at CWP is OFF.
6. Empty weight. EW
6. GOV Caution lt at CWP is ON.
7. Engine backup control ancillary unit. EBCAU
7. Limitations are marked on instruments with the fol colour code:-
8. Engine generator deviation indicator. ∆Ng
a. Red. : Safety limit or takeoff limit.
9. Engine generator speed. Ng
b. Red with white hatching. : Vne, power off.
10. Equipped empty weight. EEW
c. Yellow or amber or : Caution or T/O rating range.
11. First limitation indicator. FLI
d. Green. : Normal operating range.
12. Free turbine speed. Nf
e. White mark. : Equipment operating limit.
13. Full authority digital engine control. FADEC
f. Red triangle. : Transient limit.
14. International standards atmosphere. ISA
15. Main bus control. U bus 8. On VEMD, related numerical value of parameters are underlined:-
16. Maximum continuous power. MCP a. In Yellow when the parameter is in caution or takeoff range,
17. Maximum take off power. MTOP b. In Red when at or above safety limit or maximum takeoff power.
18. Operating empty weight. OEW c. To enhance safety, red underlining flashes.
19. Power turbine inlet temperature. T4
20. Pressure altitude. Hp DESCRIPTIVE DATA
21. Radio magnetic indicator. RMI ENG
22. Rotor speed. NR ▪ Mfr. : TURBOMECA. ▪ Model. : ARRIEL. ▪ Type. : 2B1
23. System control unit. SCU ▪ Max T/O power rating (MTOP) : 557 KW (747 SHP).
24. Torque. Tq ▪ Max continuous power rating (MCP). : 543 KW (728 SHP)
25. Vehicle and engine management display. VEMD MAIN ROTOR
▪ Type. : STARFLEX, ▪ Number of blades. :3
TERMINOLOGIES ▪ Dia. : 10.69 m (35.07 ft). ▪ Nominal rotor spd. : 386 rpm.
TAIL ROTOR
Warning. An operating procedure, practice etc, which, if not correctly ▪ Type. : Flexible seesaw. ▪ Number of blades. :2
followed, could result in personal injury or loss of life. ▪ Dia. : 1.86 m (6.10 ft). ▪ Nominal tail rotor spd. : 2044 rpm
Caution. An operating procedure, practice etc, which if not strictly OILS
observed, could result in damage or destruction of eqpt or hel parts. ▪ MGB oil capacity. : 7.3 lit. ▪ Eng oil capacity. : 6.2 lit
▪ TGB oil capacity. : 0.5 1it. ▪ Hydr oil capacity. : 3 1it max
Note. An operating procedure, condition etc, which is essential to highlight.
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NORMAL PROCEDURES 4. TGB. : Check oil lvl, fairing secured & locked.
5. Ver fin. : Check gen condition & lts secured.
PREFLIGHT CHECKS 6. Tail skid. : Secured & check gen condition.
1. Hel forms. : Check hel hrs, last flt report and any 7. HF antenna connector. : Check condition of wire & attachment.
maint carried out. STATION 4 (RIGHT SIDE OF TAIL)
2. Fuel. : Check sample.
3. Bty ON. : Check fuel qty & svc of external lts. 1. Tail rotor head. : Check condition & laminated bearing. No
play in PC links.
EXTERIOR CHECKS 2. Tail rotor blades. : Visually inspect for any impact,
STATION 1 (NOSE SECTION) separation or cracks.
3. Hor stabilizer. : Check general condition & lt secured.
1. Transparent panels, nose sec. : Check condition & cleanliness. 4. Tail boom & antennas. : Check condition, fairings & fasteners
2. MGB and Eng oil cooler air inlet. : Check no obstruction, no debris. locked, antennas secured.
3. Side slip indicator. : Check for condition. 5. Heat shield on tail boom. : Check condition & attachments.
4. Pitot tube. : Cover removed, check condition.
5. Ldg lts. : Check condition. STATION 5 (RIGHT SIDE OF CABIN)
STATION 2 (LEFT SIDE OF CABIN) 1. Oil drain. : Check no oil under scupper.
2. EPU door. : Closed or EPU plugged-in.
1. Front door. : Check condition, plastic gd, jettison sys. 3. Eng cowling. : Locked.
2. Rear door. : Check condition, sliding door-locked. 4. Rt cargo compartment. : Check bty & load secured, door closed &
3. Ldg gear & foot step. : Secured, visually check. locked.
4. Static port. : Clear from FOD & red tags removed. 5. MGB cowling. : No FOD on deck & cowling locked.
5. OAT sensors, antenna. : Check condition. 6. Hydr & Eng oil. : Check lvl.
6. Lt cargo compartment. : Check load secure, door closed & locked. 7. Ldg gear & foot step. : Secured, visually check.
7. Fuel tk. : Check filler plug closed. 8. All lower fairing. : Check locked.
8. MGB cowling. : Check oil lvl & cowling locked. 9. Doors. : Check condition, plastic gd, jettison sys.
9. Main rotor head & blades. : Visually inspect for any impact / dent.
10. Eng air intake. : Check clear of FOD. INTERIOR CHECK (INSIDE CABIN)
11. Eng cowling. : Locked. 1. Cabin. : Clean & free from FOD.
12. All lower fairing panels. : Locked. 2. Fire extinguisher. : Check secured.
13. Rear cargo door. : Open, check load secured, ELT armed, 3. Fuses / breakers. : All set.
door closed & locked. 4. Loads & objs carried. : Stowed and secured.
14. Oil drain. : Check no oil under scupper. 5. Oxygen bottles (if carried). : Check secured.
15. Exhaust cover. : Removed. 6. First aid kit. : Check secured.
STATION 3 (LEFT SIDE OF TAIL) 7. Fuel tk & hel keys. : On board.
1. Heat shield on tail boom. : Check condition & attachments. NOTE
2. Tail boom, antennas. : Check condition, fairings & fasteners If the hel is to be parked some time between flt, temporary picketing is
locked. recommended in wind above 40 kts.
3. Hor stabilizer. : Check general condition & lt secured.
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PRESTART CHECKS 23. [HYDR TEST] : PRESS for 2 sec (check pedals free mov,
lt pedal 0.8 inch fwd) then DEPRESS.
1. Seats and pedals. : ADJUSTED.
24. Twist grip set to FLT. : TWT GRIP (Check free mov).
2. Seat belts. : FASTENED.
25. Twist grip set to IDLE. : TWT GRIP + GONG.
3. Head set/ Helmet. : CONNECTED.
26. [HORN] : DEPRESS, HORN
4. Cyclic stick. : CENTRE, friction adjusted.
27. Wt calc. : Perform.
5. Starting selector. : OFF position.
6. EBCAU switch. : GUARDED and wire locked. ENG STARTING CHECKS
7. Rotor brake. : RELEASED, check physically.
1. CWP. : CHECK GOV
8. Fuel shut-off lever. : FWD, check gd condition.
2. [FUEL PUMP] : PRESS (punch clock for 30 sec).
NOTE
3. [A/COL LT] : PRESS.
Do not push the plastic gd - It breaks away very easily.
4. Check. : Disc area clear, fire gd posted.
9. Compass. : Check for fluid, leakage and indication.
5. Obtain clearance. : From gr crew.
10. Instrument penal. : Check static readings.
6. Starting selector. : ON and CHECK:-
11. Clock. : ADJUSTED.
* Ng inc.
12. All radios and nav eqpt. : OFF.
* T4 remains below its limits.
13. SCU. : Check all switches DEPRESS.
* Rotor is turning at Ng > 25%.
14. Coll lever. : Check op, adjust friction full down &
* Eng oil pr inc.
LOCKED.
7. Ng < 50%. : FUEL P and GENE
15. Twist grip. : IDLE.
8. Ng 60%. : FLI page displayed.
16. Hydr cutoff switch. : Check ON.
9. Ng > 67 %. : ENG P MGB P HYDR
17. Heating & Demisting. : Check OFF.
10. Starting selector gd. : Lowered and SECURE.
18. [EXT PWR/BATT] & [GEN] : PRESS.
11. [FUEL PUMP] : DEPRESS (Off).
¾ GOV and GOV flicker and go off.
12. [PITOT] : PRESS, PITOT
¾ Torque meter needle goes to 70 % and comes back to zero.
13. [ATTITUDE] : PRESS (On).
¾ Fuel flow stabilizes. : At about 43 kg/h (54 ltr/h).
14. [GYRO COMPASS] : PRESS (On).
¾ VEMD Top screen. : 3-data page appears, check msg.
¾ VEMD Bottom screen. : Veh page appears, check msg. NOTE 1
¾ Bty voltage. : > 22 V. If the starting procedure has to be aborted, return the starting selector to
18. CWP lts. : CHECK ON. OFF, switch off the fuel pump and gen.
GENE PITOT ENG P NOTE 2
FUEL P HORN HYDR MGB P If EPU used, after disconnect GENE BATT, ensure EPU door closed.
TWT RUN-UP CHECKS
GRIP
With EPU ----------------------- Same as above + BATT 1. All nec sys. : Check ON.
19. ICS and GPS nav sys. : ON. 2. Twist grip. : Check IDLE.
20. [W/LT TEST] : Perform. (All lts svc). 3. Coll lever. : Check down and LOCKED.
21. [HORN] : PRESS, HORN CAUTION
22. [FIRE TEST] : Perform, FIRE + Gong & FIRE If not locked, the coll lever will mov up when the accumulators are depleted
or when the hydr cutoff switch on the coll is set to OFF.
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4. Hydr Accumulator Check PRE TAKEOFF CHECKS

a. [HYDR TEST] : PRESS.
1. Doors. : CLOSE & LOCKED.
b. CWP. : Check HYDR
2. Cyclic & coll frictions. : ADJUSTED.
c. Cyclic. : Mov 2 to3 times on each axis to check
3. Twist grip. : Check on FLT detent.
svc of accumulator.
4. Radio alt. : ON & Adjusted.
d. Pedals. : Check hard.
5. A/H. : ERECT.
e. [HYDR TEST] : DEPRESS, HYDR
6. CWP. : No caution / wng lt ON.
5. Hydr Pr Isolation Check
7. All inst / VEMD parameters. : In green.
a. Coll lever. : Check locked.
8. Fuel qty. : Announce.
b. Hydr cutoff switch. : OFF.
9. Obtain clearance. : From gr crew.
c. CWP. : Check HYDR
10. Coll lever. : UNLOCK.
d. Cyclic. : Forces are felt imed.
CAUTION
e. Pedals. : Less forces are felt.
Use of P2 air bleed is forbidden above eng max continuous rating (Ng or T4).
f. Hydr cutoff switch. : ON, HYDR (In 2-3 sec).
Abort msn if this time is reduced to 1 sec. AFTER TAKEOFF / PERIODIC CHECKS
6. Eng Oil Temp. : Check ≥ 0°C.
1. Twist grip. : Check on FLT detent.
7. Twist grip. : FLT detent.
2. CWP. : No caution / wng lt ON.
8. When NR ≥ 340 rpm. : [HORN]-PRESS, HORN,+ Audio wng.
3. All inst / VEMD parameters. : In green.
9. Audio wng. : OFF at NR > 360 rpm.
4. Fuel quantity. : Announce.
10. [HYDR TEST] : PRESS, HYDR + Gong & DEPRESS.
11. Hydr cutoff switch. : OFF, HYDR + Gong & ON (check & ENG AND ROTOR SHUTDOWN
ensure free mov of cons). CAUTION
12. CWP. : No caution, no wng lt ON. It is prohibited to use the rotor brake prior to eng shutdown.
13. All instruments. : Normal.
1. Cyclic stick. : NEUTRAL.
CRANKING OR VENTILATION CHECKS 2. Coll lever. : Full down & LOCKED.
1. Starting selector. : OFF. 3. Twist grip. : IDLE, Horn DEPRESS, punch clock.
2. Fuel shut-off lever. : FWD. : wait for 30 sec.
3. Ng. : CHECK < 10 %. 4. All unnec switches & radios. : OFF.
4. [FUEL PUMP] : PRESS. 5. Starting selector. : OFF.
5. [CRANK] : PRESS for max 20 sec. 6. Rotor brake. : Apply at NR < 140 RPM.
6. [CRANK] : RELEASED. 7. [HYDR TEST] : PRESS for 2 sec (pedals neutral) &
7. [FUEL PUMP] : DEPRESS. DEPRESS.
CAUTION
CAUTION [HYDR TEST] is nec otherwise tail rotor blades will remain at an angle.
Do not crank the eng with fuel shutoff valve closed or with the fuel pump off, 9. [A/COL LT] : OFF.
as this could damage the eng high pr fuel pump. 10. VEMD. : Check for flt report & failure / over limit.
11. GPS. : OFF.
12. [EXT PWR BATT] & [GENE] : OFF.
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LIMITATIONS ALT LIMITATION. Max alt (Hp). : 23000 ft (7010.4 m).

NOTES CG LIMITATIONS.
1. Min time between two consecutive rotor break applications is 5 min.
2. Flt in snow fall is permitted, however if sand filter not installed, flt is :- 1. Longitudinal CG. The datum is loc 3.40 m fwd of the main rotor head center
a. Limited to 10 min when vis is within 800m to 1500 m. line.
b. Prohibited when vis is lower than 800 m.
3. The heating & demisting sys must be switched off when sand filter is active.
4. Following is forbidden :-
a. Aerobatic mnvr.
b. Leaving the hel while rotor is spinning.
c. Flt in freezing rain or icing conditions.
d. In flt twist grip to IDLE except for eng failure prac, trg, tech flt or in case
of actual emergency.
e. Prolonged flt with servo OFF.
f. In max power configuration initiating a turn without dec coll pitch, as in
this mnvr power req inc.
g. In hover, rotation faster than 6 sec for one 360° turn.
WT LIMITATIONS. Max permissible wt:-
1. Internal. : 2250 kg.
2. External. : 1400 kg.
3. Total wt with external load. : 2800 kg.
4. Hoist. : 136 kg.
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENTS LOAD LIMITATION 2. Lateral CG. The datum is loc in the plane of symmetry of the hel.
1. RH cargo compartment. : 100 kg. With a max distributed a. L.H limit. : 0.18m.
2. LH cargo compartment. : 120 kg. load of 300 kg/m2. b. R.H limit. : 0.14m.
3. Rear cargo compartment. : 80 kg (max distr load of 145 kg/m2). ELEC CCT LIMITATIONS
CABIN COMPARTMENT LOAD LIMITATIONS 1. Max voltage. : 31.5 V (Rated voltage 26-29 V).
1. Rear cabin floor. : 310 kg. With a max distributed 2. Max continuous current. : 150 A.
2. Fwd lt cabin floor. : 150 kg. load of 300 kg/m2. FUEL LIMITATIONS
TEMP LIMITATIONS Total capacity. : 540 lit.
1. Min. : - 40oC. Usable fuel. : 538.7 lit.
2. Max. : ISA + 35oC (limited to +50oC). : 15 min of flt time remains at MCP.
CAUTION NOTE
ISA TEMP WITH RESPECT TO THE ALT OF OP MUST CAREFULLY BE CALC The unusable fuel qty is reached when zero is indicated on the
PRIOR TO THE FLT. fuel gauge.
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VEH LIMITATIONS 2. Nf LIMITATIONS

1. MAIN ROTOR : 349 rpm Min.
: 349 to 418 rpm Normal op range.
: 170 rpm Rotor brake op max spd.
: 418 rpm Max cont.
: 320 rpm Min power off.
: 450 rpm Max transient limit (5 sec)
: 320 to 375 rpm Caution range.
: 375 to 405 Normal op range. NOTE
: 405 to 430 Caution range.
NR 386 rpm corresponds to Nf 39158 rpm.
: 430 rpm Max power off.
3. T4 LIMITATIONS
NOTE
Low NR aural wng < 360 rpm & High NR aural wng > 410 rpm. a. Starting limitations
2. FIRST LIMITATION INSTRUMENT (FLI)
: 750 oC Max cont.
: 96 % - Max cont. : 865 oC Max transient (10 sec).
: 96 to 100 % - T/O range (5 min).
: 100 % - Max T/O rating (10 sec).
: 104 % - Max transient (5 sec). b. Flt limitations
: 849 oC Max cont rating.
: 849 to 915 oC T/O rating range.
CAUTION : 915 oC Max T/O rating.
Use of P2 air bleeds is forbidden above the eng max cont rating (Ng or T4).
TORQUE LIMITATIONS
4. OIL TEMP LIMITATIONS
: 92.7% Max cont.
: 92.7 to 100% T/O range. : -10 o to 0 oC Caution range.
: 100% Max T/O (10 sec). : 115oC Max temp.
: 104% Max transient (5sec).
NOTE NOTE
Use of T/O rating Tq range has no time limit. Min oil temp before power application: 0oC
ENG LIMITATIONS
(Use of eng T/O rating range is limited to 5 cont min). 5. OIL PR LIMITATIONS
1. Ng LIMITATIONS (100% Ng corresponds to 52110 rpm).
Ng% Ng% : 1.1 bar Min when Ng> 70%.
Min stabilized spd : 67 - : 1.1 to 2 bar Caution range.
Max cont rating : 97.1 -4 : 6 to 9.8 bar Caution range.
T/O range : - -4 to 0 : 9.8 bar Max.
Max T/O rating : 101.1 0
Max transient (5 sec) : 102.3 +1
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AIRSPD LIMITATIONS EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

1. WITH DOORS CLOSE. TERMINOLOGIES
: Vne power off -125 kt (less - 3 kt / 1000 ft). 1. Land Imed. Urgency of ldg is paramount, pri consideration is to assure
: Vne power on - 155 kt (less - 3 kt / 1000 ft). survival of occupants. Ldg in trees, water or other unsafe areas should be
NOTE considered only as a last resort.
- When OAT < -30oC reduce Vne by 10 kt (power on). 2. Land ASP. Land without delay at nearest suitable area (i.e open fd) at which
- When OAT < -20oC reduce Vne by 20 kt (power off), a safe apch and ldg is reasonably assured.
limited to min Vne of 65 kt.
3. Land As Soon As Practicable. Ldg site and duration of flt are at the
2. WITH DOORS OPEN OR REMOVED. Ref to the flt manual.
discretion of pilot. Extended flt beyond nearest approved ldg area is not
3. CARGO SWING AIRSPD LIMITATION recommended.
• Max permissible spd with external load. : 80 kt. AUDIO WNG
LDG AND ROTOR STOPPING LIMITATIONS ON SLOPE 1. Gong. A gong is heard each time a red wng appears on the wng panel.
1. Nose up. : 10 degrees. 2. Cont Tone. Cont tones can be heard when :-
2. Nose down. : 6 degrees. a. NR is below 360 rpm (310 Hz).
3. Sideways. : 8 degrees. b. Max T/O limitations are exceeded for more than 1.5 sec (285 Hz).
RUNNING LDG LIMITATION c. Transient power limitation is exceeded during fast power inc (285 Hz).
¾ Reduce Coll & check eng parameters.
• Max spd for running ldg. : 40 kt.
3. Intermittent Tone. An intermittent tone (310 Hz) is heard when the NR is
above 410 rpm.
¾ Inc Coll pitch to maint NR in green arc.
ENG FLAME-OUT
1. Hover IGE
a. Indications
(1) Abrupt yaw to the rt.
(2) Loss of power, sink and change of eng noise.
b. Corrective Actions.
(1) Maint coll, give lt pedal to check yaw.
(2) Close to the gr, apply coll to cushion the ldg.
(3) After T/D, twist grip to IDLE and fuel shut off lever OFF.
2. Hover OGE
a. Indications
(1) Abrupt yaw to the rt.
(2) Loss of power, sink and change of eng noise.
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b. Corrective Actions TAIL ROTOR FAILURE

(1) Lower coll relative to the ht and give lt pedal to check yaw.
(2) Cyclic fwd to gain spd. 1. Complete Loss of Tail Rotor Effectiveness
(3) Close to the gr, apply coll to cushion the ldg. a. Symptoms. The hel will yaw to the lt with a rotational spd depending
(4) After T/D, twist grip to IDLE and fuel shut off lever OFF. upon the amount of power applied and fwd spd at the time of failure.
3. Cruise Flt b. Corrective Actions
a. Indications (1) Hover IGE LAND IMMEDIATELY
(1) Yaw to the rt. (a) Maint coll.
(2) Loss of power. (b) Twist grip. : IDLE detent.
(3) Loss of ht. (c) Close to the gr, apply coll to cushion the ldg.
(4) Change of eng noise. (2) Hover OGE
(5) FLI changes to 3 data page. (a) Reduce coll depending upon aval ht. Simultaneously.
(6) Drop in eng oil temp and pr (b) Cyclic fwd to gain spd.
b. Corrective Actions (If relighting impossible) LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(1) Reduce coll to maint NR in green arc. NOTE
(2) Maint spd to 65 - 70 kts. If a go-around has been performed, carry out an auto ldg.
(3) Twist grip - IDLE (3) In Cruise Flt.
(4) Fuel shut off lever - OFF. (a) Cyclic adjust. : Maint 65 - 70 kt and con yaw.
(5) Shoulder harness – Locked. (b) Reduce coll. : As req to avoid sideslip.
(6) Mnvr the hel into the wind. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(7) Coll as req to maint NR in green limits. (c) Approaching upon a suitable area perform auto ldg.
(8) Flare out at 75 - 70 ft. 2. Tail Rotor Con Failure
(9) At 25 - 20 ft, gradually inc coll to reduce the ROD. a. Symptoms. Jamming of pedals or loss of pedals effectiveness. These
(10) Cyclic fwd – keeping nose-up ldg attitude (< 10 degrees). conditions induce an inability to change tail rotor thrust with the pedals.
(11) Give req pedal to keep the nose straight.
(12) Close to the gr, inc coll to cushion the ldg. WARNING
(13) After T/D, adjust : Cyclic, coll and pedals to con gr run. ¾ LDG IS EASIER WHILE KEEPING WIND ON RH SIDE.
(14) Once the hel comes to stop, coll – full down and apply rotor brake.
¾ WHEN AIRSPEED IS LOWER THAN 20 KT, GO-AROUND IS
4. In Flt Relighting. If enough ht is aval. IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO LOSS OF VERTICAL FIN EFFICIENCY.
a. Starting selector. : OFF.
b. [FUEL PUMP] : ON. b. Corrective Actions
c. Starting selector. : ON. (the relighting sequence will (1) Cyclic and coll adjust to maint 65 - 70 kt in level flt.
automatically be carried out (2) [HYDR TEST] : PRESS to depressurizes the load compensators.
as soon as Ng < 17%). (3) After 5 sec. : DEPRESS [HYDR TEST].
d. After relighting [FUEL PUMP] : OFF. (4) On reaching a suitable area make a shallow apch with a slight lt
sideslip and perform a running ldg.
NOTE (5) After T/D. : Reduce coll progressively.
At least 1000 ft are req to complete relighting procedure. (6) After hel comes to stop. : Coll full down and lock.
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SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT/CARGO VEMD FAILURE

1. Source Not Identified 1. VEMD Screen Failure
Heating & demisting. : OFF a. Failure of One Screen
(1) Failed screen. : OFF
Smoke clears (2) Read all aval info on the other screen by using the SCROLL either
on VEMD or coll pitch lever.
YES NO (3) If top screen fails, the 3-data page will be auto displayed on lower
screen while Tq & Ng off line where as T4 & digital Ng aval.
b. Failure of Both Screens
CONTINUE FLIGHT a. [MASTER SW] : OFF (1) In this case, to avoid any power over limit, the max auth power will
(Depending on weather conditions) b. [EXT PWR BATT] : OFF be the power needed to estb lvl flt with the fol law :-
c. [GENE] : OFF IAS. : 100 kts at sea lvl – 2 kt / 1000 ft Hp.
d. Ventilate the cabin. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
When smoke clears:- (2) Carry out a no hover ldg.
e. All consumers. : OFF NOTE
f. [MASTER SW] : ON Can be single failure when bty and DC gen are OFF.
g. [EXT PWR BATT] : ON check DC
parameters. 2. Caution Msg On VEMD
h. [GENE] : ON check DC a. When a parameter is off line, the parameter value is not displayed on the
parameters. corresponding VEMD screen and the parameters scale symbology is
displayed in yellow.
b. Caution msg are self explanatory and the pilot shall comply with the
action req.
DC parameters not correct: DC parameters correct and no smoke detected:
j. [GENE] : OFF j. All consumers. : ON (one by one to LANE 1 (or 2) FAILED : Self explanatory.
k. Unnec eqpt. : OFF identify the failed sys) then keep that off. PRESS OFF 1 (or 2)
VEH PARAM OUT RANGE : Abnormal veh parameter.
LAND AS SOON AS
PRACTICABLE ENG PARAM OUT RANGE : Abnormal eng parameter.
CAUTION (These msg appear when a parameter usually displayed on these pages
When bty and gen are off line, the VEMD goes out and only the NR gauge reaches a limit, as the relevant veh or eng pages are not displayed).
remains. Apply both screen failure procedure.
NOTE ¾ Use [SCROLL] to reach the relevant page and check the parameters.
After DC had been switched-OFF and ON in flt, GOV will remain CROSSTALK FAILED : Self explanatory.
ON until the next normal eng and bty switched-off. PRESS OFF 1 (or 2)
2. Source Identified. Corresponding sys. :OFF & ventilate the cabin. BRT CNTRL FAILED : Brightness con failed.
CONTINUE FLIGHT FLI FAILED : One power parameter (Ng, T4, Tq)
(Depending on sys failed) CHECK PARAM not consistent.
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¾ Check parameters consistency. b. Low Eng Oil Pr

¾ Take action as per abnormal eng parameter.
CWP. : CHECK ENG P
GEN PARAM OVER LIMIT : Abnormal gen parameter.
BAT PARAM OVER LIMIT : Abnormal bty parameter. NO YES
(These msg appear when the relevant parameter is not displayed on the
veh page and when an electrical limit is reached).
CWP lt test - COMPLETED
GPS NOT AVAILABLE : GPS data not aval.
¾ Check GPS. : ON
ENG P ENG P
OVERLIMIT DETECTED : Eng or veh over limit recorded.
(This msg appears as soon as one power parameter over limit has been
recorded in the VEMD. It will be displayed on the FLI or eng page until LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE LAND IMMEDIATELY
40 % Ng during the next eng start). (Apply auto procedure and
shutdown eng if time permits)
3. Abnormal NR/Nf Indication
c. Loss Of Ng, Tq or T4 Parameters
a. NR Indication Failure
Adjust coll to maint. : Tq > 10 % (NR reading is given by Nf pointer). (1) When a parameter is off line, the parameter value is not displayed on
the VEMD upper screen and the parameter scale symbology is
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
displayed in yellow.
b. Nf Indication Failure
(2) FLI is replaced by the 3 data symbology (Ng/ Ng, T4 & Tq) and a
Check NR gauge. : In green range with Tq > 0.
failure msg is displayed.
CONTINUE FLIGHT (a) Ng / Ng Indicator Failure. Respect the max Tq value and T4
limit of 810OC.
NOTE 1
NOTE
The Nf value can be read on the VEMD screen. Press SELECT then
In this case, T4 limitations displayed are starting limitations.
“+” as many times as req to display the parameter in the rectangular
window at the bottom of the FLI or 3-data screen. (b) Tq Meter Failure. Respect the Ng given in the fol table :-
NOTE 2
In case of Nf indication failure, the EBCAU may not be aval.
4. Abnormal Eng Parameter Indication
a. Eng Oil Temp Over 115oc. Air spd. : Set to 80 kt.
Temp Reduces
YES NO

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

(Check cooler fan operation)
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(c) Ng and Tq Meter Indications Failure b. Maj Gov Failure

I GOV can also induce loss of Ng and Tq indications.
(1) During Eng Starting. Imed starting selector. : OFF.
II The VEMD switches to 3-data symbology with only T4 & GOV
(2) In Flt
numeric Ng as valid parameter. Comply Ng limits in the
(a) Flt parameters. : CHECK.
above table, substituting the Ng -4 by T4 limit of 810OC.
(b) Emergency mode automatically self-engages.
(d) T4 Indicator Failure
(c) GOV : illuminates.
I Switch off heating and demisting sys.
(d) Coll pitch. : AVOID abrupt changes.
II Respect Ng and Tq limitations.
(e) Maint Ng > 80 % < 20000 ft Hp and > 85 % > 20000 ft Hp.
III On gr do not try to start the eng.
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
For all these failures i.e para c
(f) Make a powered apch.
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE (g) Avoid steep angle.
(h) After T/D, coll lever. : SLOWLY down to low pitch.
CAUTION AND WARNING PANEL
(j) Starting selector. : OFF.
1. Eng Emergencies NOTE
On FLI page: FF and END
a. Eng Fire
(1) At Start –Up This failure can also result in loss of Ng and Tq on VEMD.
ENG (a) Starting selector. : OFF.
FIRE c. Minor FADEC Failure
(b) Fuel shut-off lever. : AFT.
(c) [FUEL PUMP] : DEPRESS (Off). (1) Flashing at Idle, During Starting or Shut Down
GOV
(d) [CRANK] : PRESS for 10 sec. (a) Gov redundancy failure, no impact on governing function.
(e) [MASTER SW] : OFF. (b) Abort start-up.
(f) Rotor brake. : APPLY - <170 NR.
(2) Governing Function Degraded
(g) Evac the hel and fight fire from outside.
(a) Coll. : AVOID abrupt power changes.
(2) During Hover, T/O or at Finals
(b) IAS. : MAINT below Vne power off.
LAND IMMEDIATELY LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
(Once on gr, apply procedure as per (1) above). (c) On gr. : Do Not start eng.
(3) In Flt d. Eng Oil Pr - <1.1 bar
LAND IMMEDIATELY CHECK. : Oil pr gauge
(a) Perform auto ldg. ENG
P
(b) Fuel shut-off lever. : AFT.
(c) Starting selector. : OFF. LOW OR NIL NORMAL
(d) After Ldg
I [MASTER SW] : OFF. LAND IMMEDIATELY LAND AS SOON AS RACTICABLE
II Rotor brake. : APPLY - < 170 NR.
III Evac the hel and fight fire from outside. (Perform auto flt, shutdown eng if time permitting)
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e. Twist Grip Outside FLIGHT Detent c. Metal Particles in MGB Oil Circuit
(1) Reduce Coll.
TWT Twist grip. : TURN to FLIGHT detent. MGB
GRIP CHIP
(2) Monitor MGB P and TEMP Lts.
CONTINUE FLIGHT
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
f. Metal Particles in Eng Oil Circuit
d. Metal Particles In TGB Oil Circuit.
(1) Coll pitch. : REDUCE power.
ENG TGB ¾ Avoid prolonged hovering.
CHIP LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE CHIP CONTINUE FLIGHT
(2) Make a low power apch and ldg.
(3) Be prepared in case of an eng loss of power. 3. Hydr Failure ( Pre < 30 bar)
NOTE HYDR CAUTION
T/O is prohibited until maint carried out.
¾ In actual emergency do not press [HYDR TEST], it will depressurize
2. Transmission Emergencies the yaw load compensator resulting in hy pedals con loads.
¾ Do not attempt to carry out hover flt or any low spd mnvr.
a. MGB Low Oil Pr (< 1 bar). : Reduce coll.
¾ The intensity and dir of the con feedback forces will change rapidly,
MGB this will result in poor hel con and possible loss of con.
P LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
¾ As con loads inc, be careful not to inadvertently move twist grip out
NOTE of FLIGHT detent (TWT GRIP light out).
If a safe ldg is not possible, continue flt to the nearest
NOTE
appropriate ldg site, reduce power to fly at Vy.
Keep hel in more or less lvl attitude and avoid abrupt mnvr. Pr in
WARNING accumulators allow enough time to secure the flt and to estb the hydr
AT LOW POWER (Vy) MAX OF 55 MIN OF SIMULATED FLT failure safety spd.
TIME HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED DURING BENCH TEST. a. In Hover
b. MGB Oil Overheating (>115 oC) (1) Land normally.
(2) Twist grip. : Set to IDLE detent.
(1) IAS. : Set to Vy. (3) Coll. : Full down and LOCKED.
MGB
TEMP (2) CWP. : MONITOR (4) Starting selector. : OFF.
b. In Flt
(1) Coll and cyclic – adjust. : Maint 60 – 70 kt, till finals.(with inc of
MGB MGB spd con loads will also inc accordingly).
TEMP TEMP
(2) Coll hydr switch. : OFF.
LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
(3) Perform a shallow apch into the wind.
LAND AS SOON AS LAND AS SOON AS
(4) Do not hover.
PRACTICABLE POSSIBLE
(5) Make running ldg. : Around 10 kt.
(6) After ldg twist grip. : To IDLE detent.
(7) After hel comes to stop. : Coll full down and locked.
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4. Elec Emergencies 5. Fuel Emergencies

a. Max Bty Temp
a. Low Fuel (Fuel qty < 48 kg)
(1) [EXT PWR BATT] : OFF.
BATT
(2) U bus voltage. : CHECK FUEL LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
TEMP
NOTE
NORMAL ABOVE U max 15 min of flt time remaining at MCP
[EXT PWR BATT] : ON
WARNING
[GENE] : OFF
AVOID LARGE ATTITUDE CHANGES
Unnec eqpt. : OFF
b. Low Fuel Pr
(1) Reduce Coll Pitch.
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE FUEL
(2) [FUEL PUMP] : PRESS (On).
b. Bty Off Line P
¾ [EXT PWR BATT] : CHECK ON. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
BATT (3) Make low power apch and ldg.
YES NO
WARNING
BE PREPARED IN CASE OF AN ENG FLAME-OUT.
CHECK voltage on VEMD [EXT PWR BATT] : ON
c. Fuel Filter Clogged
BATT WARNING
FUEL FUEL FILTER BY PASS OPENING CAUSES POLLUTION IN FUEL
FILT
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE CONTINUE FLIGHT LINES AND THE GOV, WHICH MAY INDUCE OCCILATIONS,
c. DC Gen Off Line LIMITED POWER OR EVENTUALLY FLAME-OUT.
Reduce coll pitch.
GENE (1) U bus on VEMD. : CHECK.
(2) [GENE] : CHECK ON.
FUEL FUEL
YES NO FILT FILT
¾ Gen CB Check : Not popped out
¾ [GENE] RESET : PUSH IN. [GENE]: ON.
Estb flt at reduced power.

GENE GENE LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Unnec eqpt. : OFF

VEMD -------- MONITOR Ng.
If Ng oscillations occur:
CONTINUE FLIGHT LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
CAUTION
LAND IMMEDIATELY
¾ If bty fails, VEMD will go out and only the analog NR gauge will remain.
¾ Max flt time with bty ON during day is restd to 50 min (1xVHF&1xVOR).
Apply. : Auto procedure
At ni restd to 20 min (same as day plus inst lt and external lt)
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6. Misc Emergencies b. Main Servo-Con Slide-Valve Seizure

a. Pitot Heating Not Operative (1) Con loads are imed felt. : Coll mov UP.(apply downwards force).
(2) Cyclic fwd and left.
PITOT ¾ [PITOT] : CHECK ON
(3) Hydr switch (coll grip). : OFF.
(4) Reduce spd. : 60 - 70 kt.
YES NO (5) Proceed as in case of HYDR failure.
3. Bleed Valve Failure
Monitor ASI [PITOT] : ON
a. When the bleed valve opens, a flag appears on the FLI or 3-data page.
CONTINUE FLIGHT b. The Flag disappears when the bleed valves closes.
b. Aural Wng Not Operative c. The bleed valve is normally open when the eng is shut down, during
starting and at low power settings.
HORN ¾ [HORN] : CHECK ON
NOTE
¾ If the flag does not disappear at high power setting, the max aval
YES NO
eng power is reduced, specifically in cold weather.
¾ If the flag does not reappear at low power settings, the eng may
Audio wng failure [HORN] : ON
surge. Avoid abrupt changes in power settings.
CONTINUE FLIGHT ¾ Bleed valve failure results in GOV
c. One Or Both Cargo Hold Unlocked
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
(1) Reduce Airspeed to 70 kt.
DOOR 4. ICS Inoperative
(2) Descent and apch at low rate of descent
a. ICS. : OFF.
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE b. COM - 1 : Check ON, adjust vol.
VARIOUS WNG AND FAILURES NOT INDICATED ON CWP NOTE
¾ VHF comm will remain aval for the RH pilot only via COM 1
1. Rotor Brake Inoperative transceiver.
WARNING ¾ Audio wng will be transmitted via COM 1 audio sys.
WAIT FOR FULL ROTOR STOP BEFORE LEAVING HEL. ¾ Abort or cancel hoist / sling ops in case of ICS failure.
a. Rotor stopping with wind blowing.
(1) Hel. : Into the wind.
(2) Cyclic stick. : Slightly into wind.
2. Hydr Sys Failures
a. Yaw Servo-Control Slide-Valve Seizure
(1) In Hover
(a) If no mov about yaw axis. : Land normally.
(b) If mov about yaw axis. : Hydr switch : OFF and land.
(2) In Cruise Flt
(a) Reduce spd 60 - 70 kt in lvl flt, enter sideslip if nec.
(b) Hydr switch (coll grip) : OFF
(c) Proceed as in case of HYDR failure emergency.
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