Pilot Training

AS350 B3
Transition
Training Course
5 Days / 1 Week
Ground School 18 Hour (3 Days)
Sim 1 Hours
Flight 3 Hours

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SCOPE:

This course will provide complete Pilot Ground School on the AS350 B3. Classroom instruction, the Pilot
Training Manual, and various handouts, will provide complete information for a thorough understanding of
the aircraft and its engine and related systems, with emphasis on Flight Manual usage including Normal
and Emergency Procedures for the various aircraft systems and the aircraft’s Limitations. Practical
exercises will be conducted covering the Flight Manual information on Limitations, Performance Data,
and Weight & Balance. Successful completion will be based upon two examinations: A Limitations Quiz
& the Final Exam covering overall course content.

OBJECTIVE:

To instill the fundamental knowledge required to conduct safe ground and pre-flight operations of the
AS350 B3 Helicopter. Upon successful completion of this course and the AS350 B3 Pilot Ground School
final exam, the student should be able to conduct operations, within the limits of Aircraft Ground School,
safely and efficiently.

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

Acceptance in this course is based upon these requirements:

• A current FAA issued Helicopter Pilot Certificate

In special circumstances any of the above requirements may be waived with the approval of Airbus
Helicopters, Inc.’s Chief Flight Instructor.

NOTICES:

Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to notify customer of the occurrence of any force majeure
condition that, in its sole discretion, is the cause of excusable delay. In the event of a force majeure
condition, the services and/or classes will be extended or, if required, rescheduled for the first available
opening. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. will not be liable for any costs, claims, or damages to customer or its
employees arising from delays or interruptions caused by any force majeure condition.

The stated duration of the course is based on two student pilots per course. Additional student pilots may
change the duration of the flight portion of the course. Airbus Helicopters Inc. instructor pilots fly a
maximum of 4.5 hours per day.

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Ground School 18 hours

Day 1

Registration and Orientation 0.2 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover registration and the course outline, Airbus Helicopters,
Inc. Training School Operations, and an orientation of the facility

Intro & Overview 1.1 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover a general overview of the helicopter. This general
overview will include the main characteristics, operating publications, description, main
dimensions, airframe reference points, special configurations, and the cockpit layout of the
helicopter.

Flight Manual 0.9 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover an introduction to the Rotorcraft Flight Manual. Flight
Manual sections and flight manual revision will be discussed. T.I.P.I. and any applicable ADs will
also be introduced. A review questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Aircraft Limitations 1.0 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover aircraft and flight limitations. A review questions
segment will be conducted on the material presented.

System Operation Indication / VEMD 1.2 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover system operation indications, including the Caution
Warning Panel and VEMD. The VEMD will be covered in detail, including configuration and
maintenance functions. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review questions
segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Structure 0.4 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the basic structure of the helicopter including body
structure, rear structure, canopy, bottom structure and cabin floor, tail boom, tail unit, doors,
cowlings, fairings, and bulkheads. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review
questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

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Landing Gear 0.2 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the skid type landing gear and ground resonance. A
review questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Cockpit and VEMD Familiarization 1.0 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will be conducted using the Aircraft. The student will be
introduced to the cockpit layout and shown the functions of the VEMD.

Day 2

Main Rotor Drive System 0.8 Hours

NOTE: A Limitations Quiz will be administered before the next block of instruction. The Instructor
will retain the scored Limitations Quiz, which will be placed in the student’s permanent file.

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the functions of the main rotor drive system, the main
gearbox attachment and suspension, the engine to main gearbox coupling, the main gearbox
components and lubrication system, main gearbox oil cooling, and the rotor brake components
and operation. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review questions
segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Main Rotor 0.7 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the main rotor, the main rotor mast, the main rotor
hub, the main rotor blades, the rotor speed monitoring system, and the vibration absorbers.
Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review questions segment will be
conducted on the material presented.

Tail Rotor Drive System 0.4 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the main gearbox to tail rotor drive system and the tail
rotor drive shafts and components. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a
review questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

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Day 2 continued

Tail Rotor 0.6 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the tail rotor, the design principles, the functional and
schematic description, characteristics, the tail rotor gearbox monitoring system, and the tail rotor
components. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review questions segment
will be conducted on the material presented.

Rotor Controls 0.4 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the operating principles of the flight controls, the main
rotor controls, their operation and their components; and the tail rotor controls, their operation and
their components. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review questions
segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Servo Actuators and Hydraulic System 1.5 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the servo actuators, the yaw load compensator, an
overview of the principles of the hydraulic system, components and their location, system
functions, and the hydraulic system operation. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed
and a review questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Electrical Power System 0.8 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the direct current power sources, power system
components and their functions, layout of the power system components, direct battery power,
and power distribution to consumer circuits. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed
and a review questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Fuel System 0.8 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the fuel system components and their functions; fuel
system operation, controls, and monitoring; and the location and characteristics of the fuel system
components. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review questions segment
will be conducted on the material presented.

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Day 3

Engine Installation and Oil System 0.7 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the Arriel engine, engine mounting, and the engine oil
cooling system and oil monitoring system to include system components and their location,
system operation, and their main features. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and
a review questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Engine Fuel Control 0.6 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the engine controls, the operation principle of the
engine controls, and the engine control linkage components and their location. Also covered will
be the FADEC and EBCAU. Relevant emergency procedures will be discussed and a review
questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Engine Power Monitoring 0.4 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover engine power monitoring of the gas generator, the
power turbine inlet temperature, and torque, including the location of the indicators. Relevant
emergency procedures will be discussed and a review questions segment will be conducted on
the material presented.

Engine Fire Detection and Engine Failures 0.6 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the engine fire detection system and indicators. Also
covered will be autorotation and engine relight procedures. Engine failures will be discussed and a
review questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Heating and Ventilation 0.2 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the seating and cabin equipment, the heating and
demisting system, and the cabin ventilation system. A Review Questions segment will be
conducted on the material presented.

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Interior and Exterior Lighting 0.3 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the interior lighting systems to include the dome light
units, instrument panel and console lighting, the principle of the instrument panel light generator
and the layout of the instrument panel lighting. Exterior lighting subjects covered are the anti-
collision and position lights, as well as the landing and searchlights. Relevant emergency
procedures will be discussed and a review questions segment will be conducted on the material
presented.

Pitot Static System and Instruments 0.3 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will consist of a description of the pitot static system, the
principle of operation, and the system components, as well as the pitot head characteristics and
its heating system, and the location of the pitot static system controls and instruments. A Review
Questions segment will be conducted on the material presented.

Performance and Weight and Balance 0.8 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover various Performance Charts and the Weight &
Balance Charts, as well as their usage and their application.

Starting and Checks 0.7 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover the engine starting and shut down sequence, what to
look for, what checks are to be performed, and how to accomplish these checks. High wind and
cold weather operations are also discussed.

Pre-Flight / P-Inspection 1.5 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will cover a thorough preflight / P-inspection, conducted on the
aircraft and referring to FM sections 4 and APP 8.2.

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Final Exam 2.0 Hours

SCOPE: This block of instruction will include administering an open-book, multiple-choice Final
Exam, with emphasis on use of the flight manual to obtain information, knowledge of basic aircraft
systems, and the practical use of charts associated with the flight manual. A maximum time limit
of two hours is permitted for administering the Final Exam. The scored Final Exam is retained by
the Instructor and placed in the student’s permanent file.

Flight Training 4 Hours

Day 4 & 5

Flight 1 1.5 Hours

Cruise flight maneuvers

Flight 2 1.5 Hours

Governor failures (B3 2B only)

Simulator Flight 1.0 Hours

Start malfunctions
Caution/warning lights
System malfunctions
Tail rotor loss of control
Tail rotor loss of thrust

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