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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Subject Number Number

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

Cold Weather Operations................................................................. 2-1-A ....... 2-3
Hot Weather Operations................................................................... 2-1-B ....... 2-3
Flight Planning ....................................................................................... 2-2 ........... 2-3
Preflight Check....................................................................................... 2-3 ........... 2-3
Before Exterior Check ...................................................................... 2-3-A ....... 2-4
Exterior Check................................................................................... 2-3-B ....... 2-4
Fuselage — Cabin Right Side ....................................................... 2-3-B-1 .... 2-4
Fuselage — Center Right Side...................................................... 2-3-B-2 .... 2-4
Fuselage — Aft Right Side ............................................................ 2-3-B-3 .... 2-5
Fuselage — Full Aft ....................................................................... 2-3-B-4 .... 2-5
Fuselage — Aft Left Side............................................................... 2-3-B-5 .... 2-6
Cabin Roof ...................................................................................... 2-3-B-6 .... 2-7
Fuselage — Cabin Left Side.......................................................... 2-3-B-7 .... 2-7
Fuselage — Front........................................................................... 2-3-B-8 .... 2-7
Interior and Prestart Check................................................................... 2-4 ........... 2-8
Engine Start............................................................................................ 2-5 ........... 2-10
Dry Motoring Run............................................................................... 2-5-A ....... 2-11
Alternate Engine Start ....................................................................... 2-5-B ....... 2-11
Systems Check ...................................................................................... 2-6 ........... 2-12
Preliminary Hydraulic Systems Check ............................................ 2-6-A ....... 2-12
Bell Autopilot (If Installed) ................................................................ 2-6-B ....... 2-12
Engine Run-up ................................................................................... 2-6-C ....... 2-13
Hydraulic Systems Check ................................................................. 2-6-D ....... 2-13
Before Takeoff........................................................................................ 2-7 ........... 2-14
Takeoff .................................................................................................... 2-8 ........... 2-15
In-flight Operations................................................................................ 2-9 ........... 2-15
Bell Autopilot (If Installed) ................................................................ 2-9-A ....... 2-15
Descent and Landing............................................................................. 2-10 ......... 2-17
Engine Shutdown................................................................................... 2-11 ......... 2-17
Postflight Check..................................................................................... 2-12 ......... 2-19

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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure Page
Subject Number Number
Preflight Check Sequence .................................................................... 2-1........... 2-21

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Section 2
NORMAL PROCEDURES
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2-1. INTRODUCTION 2-1-B. HOT WEATHER OPERATIONS

This section contains instructions and NOTE

procedures for operating helicopter from
planning stage, through actual flight IF HOVERING WITH A TAILWIND
conditions, to securing helicopter after GREATER THAN 10 KNOTS AT OAT
landing. ABOVE 37.8°C (100°F), CLOSELY
MONITOR ENGINE OIL
Normal and standard conditions are assumed TEMPERATURE. THE OIL
in these procedures. Pertinent data in other TEMPERATURE MAY BE REDUCED
sections is referenced when applicable. BY EITHER TURNING INTO WIND,
REDUCING POWER, OR
Instructions and procedures contained herein TRANSITION TO FORWARD FLIGHT.
are written for purpose of standardization and
are not applicable to all situations. 2-2. FLIGHT PLANNING
Refer to Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Each flight should be planned adequately to
Deck Cockpit Reference Guide 190-01254-00, ensure safe operations and to provide pilot
190-01254-01 (S/W 1237.08), 190-01254-02 with data to be used during flight.
(S/W 1237.10) or 190-01254-03 (S/W 1237.11 or
subsequent), for system operation. Check type of mission to be performed and
destination.
2-1-A. COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS
Determine that helicopter has adequate
Battery starts have been demonstrated to performance to complete mission utilizing
-29C (-20F) with standard 17 amp-hour appropriate performance charts in Section 4.
battery and -35 C (-31F) with optional
28 amp-hour battery (Ni-Cad or lead acid).
Determine that helicopter weight and balance
will be within limits during entire mission.
Once power is applied to helicopter, it may Utilize appropriate weight and balance charts
take a few minutes for MFD/PFD to be in Section 5 and limitations in Section 1.
readable. ALTN QA (on PSI) may appear
momentarily prior to start.
2-3. PREFLIGHT CHECK
During engine start in cold temperatures,
initial engine oil pressure of 200 PSI and Pilot is responsible for determining whether
pressure excursions down to 50 PSI during helicopter is in condition for a safe flight.
warmup are normal. Normal oil pressure and Refer to Fig ure 2-1 for prefl ight check
temperature indications as per Section 1 sequence.
should be obtained after approximately
5 minutes at idle.

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NOTE 6. Forward and aft crosstube fairings (if

installed) — Secured, condition, and
A preflight check is not intended to aligned.
be a detailed mechanical inspection,
but simply a guide to help pilot check 2-3-B-2. FUSELAGE — CENTER RIGHT
condition of helicopter. It may be as SIDE
comprehensive as conditions
warrant at discretion of pilot. 1. Engine inlet — Condition; remove
inlet covers.
All areas checked shall include a
visual check for evidence of 2. Cabin roof, transmission cowling,
corrosion, particularly when and engine air inlet area — Cleaned
helicopter is flown near salt water or of all debris, accumulated snow and
in areas of high industrial emissions. ice; cowling secured.

3. Forward fairing — Secured.

2-3-A. BEFORE EXTERIOR CHECK
4. Transmission — Check oil level
1. Flight planning — Completed. within OIL LEVEL markings.
2. Publications — Checked. 5. Transmission oil cooler lines —
Condition and security.
3. GW and CG — Computed.
6. Transmission mounts — Condition
4. Helicopter servicing — Completed.
and security.
5. Battery — Connected.
7. Main driveshaft — Condition.
2-3-B. EXTERIOR CHECK
8. Access door — Secured.
2-3-B-1. FUSELAGE — CABIN RIGHT SIDE 9. Fuel filler cap — Visually check fuel
level and cap secured.
WARNING
NOTE
FAILURE TO REMOVE ROTOR If helicopter is not parked on a level
TIE-DOWNS BEFORE ENGINE surface, fuel sump may not properly
STARTING MAY RESULT IN SEVERE drain contaminants.
DAMAGE AND POSSIBLE INJURY.
10. Fuel sump — Drain fuel sample as
1. All main rotor blades — Tie-downs follows:
removed, condition.
a. RIGHT and LEFT FUEL BOOST/
2. Right static port — Condition. XFR circuit breaker switches —
OFF.
3. Cabin doors and hinge bolts —
Condition and security. b. BATT switch — BATT (on).

4. Windows — Condition and security. c. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.

5. Landing gear — Condition and d. FWD and AFT FUEL SUMP drain
security. Ground handling wheel buttons — Press, drain sample,
removed. then release.

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11. Airframe fuel filter — Drain and i. Lines, hoses, and tubing —
check before first flight of day as Chafing, security, condition,
follows: and evidence of leakage.

a. RIGHT and LEFT FUEL BOOST/ j. Combustion case — Condition

XFR circuit breaker switches — of weld seams, braze patches,
LEFT and RIGHT (on). and drain valve/igniter/fuel
nozzle areas.
b. FUEL VALVE switch — ON.
k. Oil cooler blower inlet duct and
c. Fuel filter drain valve — Open,
screen — Clear obstructions,
drain sample, then close.
condition and security.
12. Fuel filter test switch — Press and
17. Engine cowl — Secured.
check FUEL FILTER message
illuminates. Release switch and 18. Generator cooling scoop — Clear of
check message extinguishes. debris.
13. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF. 19. Oil tank — Leaks, security, and cap
14. LEFT and RIGHT FUEL BOOST/XFR secured.
circuit breaker switches — OFF. 20. Access door — Secured.
15. BATT switch — OFF.
21. Aft fairing — Secured.
16. Power plant area:
2-3-B-3. FUSELAGE — AFT RIGHT SIDE
a. Main driveshaft aft flexure —
Condition. 1. Fuselage — Condition.

b. Engine — Condition, security of 2. Tail rotor driveshaft cover —

attachments, evidence of oil Condition and security.
leakage.
3. Tailboom — Condition.
c. Engine mounts — Condition and
security. 4. Horizontal stabilizer area:

d. Engine electrical harnesses and a. Horizontal stabilizer — General

connectors — Condition, condition and security of
chafing, and security. attachment.

e. Throttle linkage — Condition, b. Position light — Condition and

security, and freedom of security.
operation.
c. Forward and aft section of right
f. Starter generator — Condition upper stabilizer support to
and security. tailboom area — Condition of
tailboom.
g. Engine fuel pump — Security
and condition, evidence of 2-3-B-4. FUSELAGE — FULL AFT
leakage.
1. Vertical fin — Condition.
h. Hy dro mechan ical u nit —
Sec uri ty and cond itio n, 2. Tail rotor guard — Condition and
evidence of leakage. security.

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3. Anti-collision light — Condition and 6. Oil cooler blower shaft hanger

security of lens. bearings — Evidence of grease
leakage and overheating.
4. Aft position light — Condition.
7. Oil cooler blower — Clear of
5. Tail rotor gearbox — Oil level, leaks obstructions and condition.
and security.
8. Oil cooler — Condition and leaks.
6. Tail rotor — Tie-down removed,
condition and free movement. 9. Oil cooler blower access door —
Secured.
7. Tail rotor controls — Condition and
security. 10. Oil tank sight glass — Check oil level.

8. Tail rotor blades: 11. Aft fairing — Secured.

a. General condition. 12. Baggage compartment — Cargo tied

down, door secured.
b. Tip block — Security and seal
integrity. 13. Exhaust cover — Removed.
14. Power plant area:
c. Internal blade root — Clear of
snow and ice. a. Engine — Condition, security of
attachments.
9. Tail rotor yoke — Condition,
evidence of static stop contact b. Engine mounts — Condition and
damage (deformed static stop yield security.
indicator).
c. Exhaust stack — Condition and
2-3-B-5. FUSELAGE — AFT LEFT SIDE security.
d. Evidence of fuel and oil leaks.
1. Tailboom — Condition.
e. Combined Engine Filter
2. Tail rotor driveshaft cover — Assembly (CEFA), fuel and oil
Condition and security. filter bypass indicators — Check
3. Horizontal stabilizer area: retracted.
f. Engine electrical harnesses and
a. Horizontal stabilizer — General
connectors — Condition,
condition and security of
chafing, and security.
attachment.
g. Lines, hoses, tubing, and
b. Position light — Condition and connections — Condition,
security. chafing, security, and evidence
c. Forward and aft section of left of leakage.
upper stabilizer support to h. Tail rotor driveshaft —
tailboom area — Condition of Condition of splines and
tailboom. couplings.
4. Fuselage — Condition. i. Air induction diffuser duct —
Condition and security.
5. Forward tail rotor driveshaft
coupling — Condition of splined j. Rotor brake disc and caliper (if
adapter. installed) — Condition, security

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of attachment, and leakage. 7. Control linkages to swashplate —

Ensure brake pads are retracted Condition, security of attachment
from brake disc. bolts and locking hardware.
k. Engine cowling — Secured. 8. Control tube hydraulics-off balance
l. Oil cooler blower inlet duct and springs — Condition and security.
screen — Clear obstructions, 9. Hydraulic reservoir filler cap —
condition and security. Closed and locked.
m. Air induction cowling —
10. Hydraulic system filters — Pop up
Secured.
indicators retracted.
n. Cabin roof, transmission
cowling, engine air inlet area, 11. Hydraulic actuators and lines —
and plenum — Clear of all Condition, security, interference,
debris, accumulated snow and leakage.
ice; cowling secured.
12. FADEC ECU - Condition and
15. Transmission area: security.

a. Transmission mounts — 2-3-B-7. FUSELAGE — CABIN LEFT SIDE

Condition and security of
elastomeric mounts. 1. Forward fairing and access door —
Secured.
b. Transmission oil filter — Ensure
bypass indicator not extended. 2. Cabin doors and hinge bolts —
Condition and security.
c. Main driveshaft — Condition.
3. Windows — Condition and security.
d. Transducers and pressure lines
— Condition and security. 4. Hydraulic reservoir — Check fluid
e. Access door — Secured. level.

2-3-B-6. CABIN ROOF 5. Landing gear — Condition and

security. Ground handling wheel
1. Main rotor dampers and fairing — removed.
Condition and security.
6. Forward and aft crosstube fairings (if
2. Main rotor hub, yoke, and Frahm — installed) — Secured, condition, and
Condition and security. aligned.

3. Main rotor blade and skin — 7. Left static port — Condition.

Condition.
2-3-B-8. FUSELAGE — FRONT
4. Pitch horn bearing — Wear and
security. 1. Exterior surfaces — Condition.
5. Main rotor pitch links — Condition 2. Windshield — Condition and
and security of attachment bolts and cleanliness.
locking hardware.
3. Battery and vent lines — Condition
6. Swashplate assembly — Condition, and security.
security of attached controls, and
boot condition. 4. Battery access door — Secured.

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5. Pitot tube — Cover removed, clear of e. HYD SYS switch — HYD SYS
obstructions. (on).
6. External power door — Condition f. CABIN LT/PASS switch — OFF.
and security.
g. POS LT switch — As desired.
7. Landing lights — Condition.
h. DEFOG switch — OFF.
8. Antennas — Condition and security.
i. PITOT HEATER switch — OFF.
2-4. INTERIOR AND PRESTART
j. ENG ANTI ICE switch — OFF.
CHECK
k. HEATER switch (if installed) —
NOTE OFF.

Display units are not compatible with l. INSTR LT rheostat — OFF.

use of polarized sunglasses.
13. Overhead circuit breaker switches —
OFF.
1. Cabin interior — Clean, equipment
secured. 14. Overhead circuit breakers — In.
2. Pedal position — Adjusted and 15. Rotor brake handle (if installed) — Up
secured. and latched.
3. Fire extinguisher — Installed and
secured. CAUTION
4. Cabin loading — Maintain CG within
limits. 28 VDC EXTERNAL POWER
SOURCE SHALL BE 500 AMPS OR
5. Passenger seat belts — Secured. LESS TO REDUCE RISK OF
6. Copilot seat belt — Secured (if solo). STARTER DAMAGE FROM
OVERHEATING.
7. Doors — Secured.
16. EXTERNAL POWER — Connected (if
8. Throttle — OFF. used).
9. LDG LTS switch — OFF. 17. BATT switch — ON for battery start,
ON for GPU start, OFF for battery cart
10. Emergency pedal stop release
start. Observe the following:
handle — In and lockwired.
11. Standby altimeter — Set. NOTE

12. Overhead switches — Set: On initial power-up with throttle OFF,

system will automatically initiate
a. BATT switch — OFF. FADEC and HTAWS self tests.
Approximately 30 seconds after
b. GEN switch — OFF.
battery is selected ON, CAS
c. PART SEP switch (if installed) — messages will activate along with
OFF. engine out audio.

d. ANTI COLL LT switch — ANTI a. Garmin system power up —

COLL LT (on). Complete.

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b. Engine out audio activated. 21. Throttle — Check freedom of travel

and appropriate operation at OFF, I
c. MASTER W/C light — Push to (idle), FLY, and MAX positions.
mute audio if required. Return throttle to OFF position.
d. MDF splash page — Database 22. INSTR LT rheostat — As desired.
currency — Check.
23. CAUT LT switch — As desired.
e. MFD weight and balance page —
Confirm no exceedances. NOTE

f. MFD weight and balance page — For battery cart start, the L/FUEL XFR
Compute and confirm. and L/FUEL BOOST caution lights
will remain illuminated until the fuel
g. MDF Aux-System Setup page — valve is selected to the ON position.
Review configuration setup on
both pages for desired settings 24. FUEL BOOST/XFR circuit breaker
and to ensure helicopter switches — LEFT (on) and RIGHT
configuration is reflected (i.e. (on) and verify all boost and transfer
inlet configuration, landing gear messages extinguish.
etc.) 25. FUEL pressure — Check.

NOTE 26. MASTER W/C light — Push and hold

for approximately 5 seconds.
L/FUEL XFR and R/FUEL XFR will not
be illuminated when forward fuel Following tones will cycle:
tank is empty.
MASTER WARNING (single ping
tone)
18. CAS messages — ENG OUT, XMSN
OIL PRESS, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM, Low Rotor RPM (continuous tone)
GEN FAIL, L/FUEL BOOST, R/FUEL
BOOST, L/FUEL XFR, R/FUEL XFR, ENGINE OUT (fast pulsing tone)
and WOG will be illuminated. With FADEC FAIL (ding dong tone)
Bell Autopilot installed, AP FAILED
will also be illuminated prior to VNE (ting, ting, ting tone)
engagement.
150 feet (voice)
19. Pedals — Centered.
Master Caution (Single ping tone)
PEDAL STOP TEST button — Press Impending exceedance (double ping
— Verify PEDAL STOP message tone) (with S/W 1237.08 and
illuminates and left pedal travel subsequent)
restricted. Return to center pedal
position, verify PEDAL STOP 27. FADEC MODE switch — AUTO.
message extinguishes, and both
28. FUEL VALVE switch — ON, guard
pedals travel unrestricted. Return
closed, FUEL VALVE message
pedals to center position.
illuminates then extinguishes.
20. Flight controls — Loosen frictions; 29. FUEL QTY — Check TOTAL and FWD
check travel and verify CYC CTR tank quantity.
message operation; position for
start. Tighten friction as desired. 30. VOLTS display — Check voltage.

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31. OAT — Check. 5. START switch — Momentarily press

(hold for approximately 1 second)
32. Bell Autopilot (if installed) — and observe START and AUTO
Confirm: RELIGHT messages are illuminated.
a. AP — Off.
6. PSI — Monitor start limitations.
b. TRIM — On.

2-5. ENGINE START CAUTION

IF MAIN ROTOR IS NOT ROTATING

CAUTION BY 25% NG, ABORT START BY
ROLLING THROTTLE TO CUTOFF.
ANY ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE ENSURE STARTER HAS
WHEN VOLTAGE IS BELOW DISENGAGED WHEN MGT
24 VOLTS MAY RESULT IN A HOT DECREASES BELOW 150C.
START. MONITOR FOR FADEC
FAILURE. IF FADEC FAILS (FADEC 7. START message — Extinguished at
FAIL MESSAGE), ABORT START BY 50% NG (starter has disengaged).
ROLLING THROTTLE TO OFF AND
ENGAGE STARTER TO REDUCE 8. Engine OUT message —
MGT. SELECT FUEL VALVE SWITCH Extinguished at approximately 55%
TO OFF. NG.

1. Collective — Full down. 9. AUTO RELIGHT message —

Extinguished at 60% NG.
2. Cyclic and pedals — Centered and
CYC CTR message extinguished. 10. Engine and transmission oil
pressures — Check.
3. Rotors — Clear.

NOTE CAUTION
If throttle is positioned in IDLE for
more than 60 seconds, starter IF ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN
latching is disabled and throttle must FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES,
be repositioned to OFF and then STABILIZE AT IDLE FOR 1 MINUTE
back to IDLE to enable it for another BEFORE INCREASING THROTTLE.
60 seconds.
NOTE
It is recommended that MGT be
below 150C when below 10,000 feet During cold temperature operations,
HP or below 65 C when above 10,000 normal transmission and engine oil
feet HP prior to attempting an engine pressure limits may be exceeded
start. Compliance with this during start. Stabilize engine at idle
recommendation will allow for cooler until minimum temperature and
starts and reduce potential of pressure limits are attained.
r ea c hi n g h ot st a r t a bo r t l i m it s
(paragraph 2-5-A). 11. IDLE — 63 ±1% NG.

4. Throttle — IDLE position. 12. BATT switch — ON (if applicable).

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NOTE 10,000 feet HP prior to attempting an

engine start. Compliance with this
Ensure BATT switch is positioned to recommendation will allow for cooler
ON prior to disconnecting external starts and reduce potential of
power source. r e ac h in g h o t s ta r t a b or t li m i ts
(paragraph 2-5-A).
13. EXTERNAL POWER — Disconnect
and close door (if applicable). 4. Throttle — OFF position.
14. GEN switch — GEN (on); observe 5. START switch — Hold engaged and
GEN FAIL message extinguishes. observe START and AUTO RELIGHT
15. Voltmeter — 28.5 ±0.5 volts. messages are illuminated.

a. Throttle — Open to IDLE at

NOTE approximately 16% NG.
If dual controls are installed, guard
th r o t tl e t o p r e v e n t i n a d v e r te n t 6. PSI — Monitor start limitations.
manipulation from copilot position.
NOTE
2-5-A. DRY MOTORING RUN Engine will detect light off and
smoothly accelerate to idle while
The following procedure is used to reduce limiting MGT, if necessary.
residual MGT to recommended levels for
engine start. a. START switch — Once light off
is detected, release.
1. Throttle — OFF position.
2. START switch — Hold engaged for
15 seconds, then release. CAUTION

Follow engine start procedure, paragraph 2-5, IF MAIN ROTOR IS NOT ROTATING
once 0% NG is indicated. BY 25% NG, ABORT START BY
ROLLING THROTTLE TO CUTOFF.
2-5-B. ALTERNATE ENGINE START
ENSURE STARTER HAS
This procedure may be used in hot and/or DISENGAGED WHEN MGT
high altitude environment where aborted hot DECREASES BELOW 150°C.
starts have been experienced and when prior
7. START message — Extinguished at
troubleshooting has not revealed any engine
50% NG (starter has disengaged).
maintenance issues.
8. Engine OUT message —
1. Collective — Full down. Extinguished at approximately 55%
2. Cyclic and pedals — Centered and NG.
CYC CTR message extinguished.
9. AUTO RELIGHT message —
3. Rotors — Clear. Extinguished at 60% NG.

NOTE
It is recommended that MGT be
below 150°C when below 10,000 feet
HP or below 65°C when above

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10. Engine and transmission oil 2-6. SYSTEMS CHECK

pressures — Check.
2-6-A. PRELIMINARY HYDRAULIC
SYSTEMS CHECK
CAUTION

NOTE
IF ENGINE HAS BEEN SHUT DOWN
FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES, Uncommanded control movement or
STABILIZE AT IDLE FOR 1 MINUTE motoring with hydraulic system off
BEFORE INCREASING THROTTLE. may indicate hydraulic system
malfunction.
NOTE
1. HYD SYS switch — OFF.
During cold temperature operations,
normal transmission and engine oil 2. HYDRAULIC SYS message —
pressure limits may be exceeded Illuminated.
during start. Stabilize engine at idle 3. HYD SYS switch — HYD SYS (on).
until minimum temperature and
pressure limits are attained. 4. HYDRAULIC SYS message —
Extinguished.
11. Idle — 63 ±1% NG.
2-6-B. BELL AUTOPILOT
12. BATT switch — ON (if applicable). (IF INSTALLED)
NOTE
NOTE
Ensure BATT switch is positioned to
Cyclic friction must be set to
ON prior to disconnecting external
minimum for the Bell Autopilot to
power.
work properly in ATT mode.
13. EXTERNAL POWER — Disconnect Increasing friction inhibits the ability
and close door (if applicable). of the Autopilot to stabilize the
helicopter in ATT mode.
14. GEN switch — GEN (on); observe
GEN FAIL light extinguishes. NOTE
15. Voltmeter — 28.5 ±0.5 volts. With AP on and TRIM off, deselecting
AP (off) will automatically engage
NOTE TRIM.
If dual controls are installed, guard
1. TRIM — On.
t h r o t t l e t o p r e v e n t i na d v e r t e n t
manipulation from copilot position. 2. AP — On.
3. Self-test initiated and indicated by:
a. All Autopilot annunciators
flashing.
b. Cyclic small displacement and
return to trim.
4. When self-test complete, confirm
Autopilot control panel displays:

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a. AP — On. warning light and audio extinguished

at 95% NR.
b. ATT — Off.
2. NR and NP needles — Check
c. TRIM — On. matching and indicating 100%.
5. Cyclic — Do as follows:
3. ELT (if installed) — Check for
a. Displace against force trim in inadvertent transmission.
fore/aft axis and confirm PIT out
4. Flight controls — Check freedom
of detent message near ADI.
with minimum friction.
b. Displace against force trim in
5. ENG ANTI ICE switch — ENG ANTI
lateral axis and confirm ROL out
ICE (on); check for MGT increase and
of detent message near ADI.
illumination of ENGINE ANTI-ICE
6. Cyclic FORCE TRIM release — message.
Depress and confirm force trim
released on cyclic. NOTE
7. ATT — On. If temperature is below 5°C (40°F)
and visible moisture is present, ENG
8. SPD — On. Confirm mode change ANTI ICE shall be on.
audio tone (single tone).
6. ENG ANTI ICE switch — OFF; check
9. SPD — Off. Confirm mode change
MGT returns to normal and ENGINE
audio tone.
ANTI-ICE message extinguishes;
10. Cyclic AP disconnect — Depress and then ENGINE ANTI ICE (on) if
confirm AP disconnected along with required.
AP disconnect audio tone (double
7. PITOT HEATER — Confirm operation
tone).
(increase in ammeter load).
11. AP — On (as required). Will perform
8. PART SEP switch (if installed) — As
self-test.
required.
12. TRIM — On (as required).
2-6-D. HYDRAULIC SYSTEMS CHECK
2-6-C. ENGINE RUN-UP
NOTE

CAUTION H y d r a u l i c s ys t e m s ch e c k i s t o
determine proper operation of
hydraulic actuators for each flight
FAILURE TO SMOOTHLY
control system. If abnormal forces,
TRANSITION THE THROTTLE FROM
unequal forces, control binding, or
THE GROUND IDLE POSITION TO
motoring are encountered, it may be
THE FLY POSITION WHILE
an indication of a malfunctioning
MAINTAINING TORQUE LESS THAN
flight control actuator.
40% MAY RESULT IN ENGINE
OVERSPEED OR OVERTORQUE.
1. Collective — Full down.
1. Throttle — Increase smoothly to FLY 2. NR/NP — 100% RPM.
detent position while maintaining
torque below 40%. Check RPM 3. HYD SYS switch — OFF.

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4. HYDRAULIC SYS message — intensity. Sufficient night lighting will

Illuminated. be provided in the event of an
instrument lighting failure.
5. Cyclic — Centered.

6. Cyclic control — Check normal 5. Radio(s) — Check as required.

operation by moving cyclic forward
and aft, then left and right 6. Flight controls — Position and adjust
(approximately 1 inch). Center cyclic. frictions for takeoff.

7. Collective — Check normal

operation by increasing collective CAUTION
slightly (1 to 2 inches). Repeat two to
three times as required. Return to full FAILURE TO POSITION AND
down position. MAINTAIN THROTTLE IN FLY
DETENT POSITION PRIOR TO
8. Pedals — Check normal operation by
TAKEOFF AND D UR I N G NO RM A L
displacing pedals slightly (1 inch).
F L I G H T OPERATIONS CAN LIMIT
9. HYD SYS switch — HYD SYS (on). AVAILABLE ENGINE POWER.

10. HYDRAULIC SYS message — 7. Throttle — Open to FLY detent

Extinguished. position. Check 99 to 100% NR/NP.

NOTE 8. Engine, transmission, and electrical

instruments — Within limits.
Cyclic friction must be set to
minimum for the Bell Autopilot to
work properly in ATT mode.
WARNING
Increasing friction inhibits the ability
of the Autopilot to stabilize the
helicopter in ATT mode. THE AVIONICS SYSTEMS ARE
BASED ON QNH AND DO NOT
11. Cyclic and collective friction — Set SUPPORT QFE ALTIMETER
as desired. SETTINGS.

2-7. BEFORE TAKEOFF NOTE

1. ENG ANTI ICE switch — As required. On the ground, the altimeter will
indicate zero if it is set to QFE. It will
2. PITOT HEATER switch — As indicate airport altitude if it is set to
required. QNH.

3. Light switches — As required.

9. Flight and navigation instruments —
4. INSTR LT rheostat — As desired. Check.

10. FUEL QTY — Note indication.

NOTE
For night flight, it is recommended to 11. FUEL QTY FWD TANK button —
point the map light at the flight Press, note fuel remaining in forward
instruments and set to a low cell.

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COLLECTIVE INPUT. THIS

2-8. TAKEOFF INCREASE IS MORE RAPID AT
LOWER OAT.
WARNING
NOTE
IF THE WOG IS INOPERATIVE AND Pilot shall keep feet on tail rotor
BELL AUTOPILOT IS ENGAGED IN pedals at all times. Do not press
ATT MODE DURING GROUND PEDAL STOP test button in flight.
OPERATION, IT CAN DRIVE THE
CYCLIC STICK TO A CONTROL 2. ENG ANTI ICE and PITOT HEATER
STOP. switches — On in visible moisture
when ambient temperature is at or
1. Rear facing seat headrests — below 5°C (40°F).
Adjusted to proper position.
NOTE
NOTE
When ENG ANTI ICE switch is in ENG
During takeoffs disregard CYC CTR
ANTI ICE (on), MGT will increase.
message and position cyclic as
Monitor PSI when selecting ENG
required.
ANTI ICE at high power settings.
2. Collective — Increase to hover.
3. Altimeters — Within limits.
3. Directional control — As required to
maintain desired heading. 4. FUEL QTY FWD TANK button —
Press, note forward fuel tank
4. Cyclic — Apply as required to indication.
accelerate smoothly.

5. Increase collective, up to 5% torque NOTE

above hover power, to obtain desired Full forward fuel tank quantity
rate of climb and airspeed. Once (approximately 256.0 pounds) will be
clear of the HV diagram shaded areas indicated at approximately
(Section 4), adjust power and 770.0 pounds or greater total fuel.
airspeed as desired. Fuel transfer will be complete at
approximately 193.1 pounds total
2-9. IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS fuel.

1. AIRSPEED — As desired (not to

2-9-A. BELL AUTOPILOT
exceed VNE at flight altitude).
(IF INSTALLED)

CAUTION
CAUTION
AT HIGH POWER AND HIGH
AIRSPEED, CYCLIC ONLY IF POWER IS INCREASED/
ACCELERATIONS AND DECREASED MORE THAN
MANEUVERING MAY APROXIMATELY 18% IN LESS THAN
SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE MGT 5 SECONDS, UPPER MODE (ALT/VS/
AND TORQUE WITH NO APR) MAY DECOUPLE.

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Depress FORCE TRIM button on cyclic

CAUTION and maneuver as desired. Release button
when desired attitude is reached. Bell
WHEN GA (GO AROUND) Autopilot will hold attitude until
SELECTED, COLLECTIVE MUST BE retrimmed to new attitude.
PROGRESSIVELY AND SMOOTHLY Attitude may also be adjusted with cyclic
INCREASED TO ENSURE POSITIVE beep switch.
RATE OF CLIMB OF AT LEAST
750 FPM NOT TO EXCEED 1500 FPM For momentary attitude changes, manual
AS BELL AUTOPILOT TARGETS cyclic movement may be used. PIT/ROL
70 KIAS. indication(s) will illuminate.

Flight Director — Couple modes as

NOTE required.
Depressing GA automatically
HDG — Aircraft banks to capture and maintain
engages GA, AP, ATT, SPD, and
existing reference heading bug setting on
TRIM if any are off. After
PFD.
approxi mate ly 10 se conds , GA
disappears.
NAV/APR — At engagement, mode is armed
(flashing) with HDG mode engaged (steady
NOTE light) until capture window is reached (HDG
extinguishes). PFD displays selected
The pilot is to remain within Flight
navigation so urce. At capture, aircraft
Manual limitations when operating
intercepts selected course. If on ILS or LPV
Bell Autopilot.
approach, glideslope mode is automatically
armed with ALT, SPD, or VS mode engaged,
MANEUVERING WITH BELL AUTOPILOT IN
and descent begins when capture window is
SCAS MODE
reached. Glideslope/Glidepath must be
intercepted from below to engage.
Depressing AP button will engage AP
and TRIM in SCAS mode.
ALT/SPD/VS — Aircraft maintains applicable
TRIM does not need to be engaged to state existing at engagement.
operate in SCAS mode.
• The ALT, VS, or SPD may be
Use normal pilot control techniques. increased or decreased with
operation of cyclic pitch beep
MANEUVERING WITH BELL AUTOPILOT IN switch, or depressing cyclic FORCE
ATT MODE TRIM button and maneuvering
aircraft to new state.

CAUTION • Any collective application shall be

progressively and smoothly applied
to target given conditions.
COLLECTIVE SHALL BE
PROGRESSIVELY AND SMOOTHLY Altitude Select (ALTS) Mode.
INCREASED TO ATTAIN DESIRED
FLIGHT CONDITIONS. • ALTS is used to automatically
capture the selected altitude that
AP and TRIM both have to be on to has been set with the ALT knob and
operate ATT mode. displayed above the altimeter.

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Pressing the ALTS button arms the NOTE

mode (white ALTS) and engages
Vertical Speed VS. When the During run-on or slope landings,
helicopter approaches the selected disregard CYC CTR message and
altitude, the mode will capture position cyclic as required. After
(green ALTS) and VS disengages. landing is completed and collective
Once established, the mode will is full down, reposition cyclic so that
change to ALT. CYC CTR message is extinguished.

NOTE 2-11. ENGINE SHUTDOWN

The cyan altitude bug is only used for 1. Collective — Full down.
the ALTS function and cannot be
adjusted using the cyclic pitch beep 2. Cyclic and pedals — Centered and
switch. CYC CTR message extinguished.
3. Bell Autopilot (if installed) — ATT
GA (Go-Around) MODE — Pressi ng GA disengaged.
engages any required mode that is not on (AP,
ATT, SPD, and TRIM) in addition to GA. 4. Cyclic friction — Increase so that
Aircraft targets 70 KIAS and pilot cyclic maintains centered position.
progressively and smoothly adjusts collective
5. LDG LTS switch — OFF.
to maintain a positive rate of climb. After
approximately 10 seconds, GA disappears. 6. Throttle — Reduce to IDLE stop.
Check RPM warning light illuminated
2-10. DESCENT AND LANDING and audio on at 95% NR.

NOTE
NOTE
If dual controls are installed, guard
Large reductions in collective pitch t h r o t tl e t o p r e v en t i na dv er te nt
at heavy GW may permit N R to manipulation from copilot position.
increase independent of NP (needles
split). Main rotor may be reengaged 7. RPM warning light — Press to mute
with a smooth increase in collective audio.
pitch.
8. MGT — Stabilize at idle for 2 minutes.
1. Rear facing seat headrests — 9. ENG ANTI ICE switch — OFF.
Adjusted to proper position.
10. FUEL BOOST/XFR LEFT circuit
2. Flight controls — Adjust friction as breaker switch — OFF.
desired.
NOTE
3. Throttle — FLY detent position.
Check 99 to 100% NR/NP. Left fuel boost and transfer pumps
will continue to operate until either
4. Flight path — As required for type of LEFT FUEL BOOST/XFR circuit
approach. breaker switch (highlighted with
yellow border) or FUEL VALVE
5. ENG ANTI ICE — As required. switch is positioned to OFF. These
pumps operate directly from battery
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BATT switch is OFF. Battery power 17. Rotor brake (if installed) — Apply full
will be depleted if both switches rotor brake at or below 40% NR.
remain on. Return rotor brake handle to stowed
position just prior to main rotor
11. ELT (if installed) — Check for stopping.
inadvertent transmission.
18. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
12. GEN switch — OFF.
CAUTION
13. FADEC OVSPD TEST button — If
required; press, hold 1 second, and
release. DO NOT INCREASE COLLECTIVE OR
APPLY LEFT TAIL ROTOR PEDAL
TO SLOW ROTOR DURING
NOTE COASTDOWN.
Overspeed shutdown test should be
accomplished on first engine 19. Pilot — Remain on flight controls
shutdown of the day. ENGINE until rotor has come to a complete
OVSPD message will momentarily stop.
il lum ina te in a dd iti on to tho se
messages/lights that illuminate 20. ANTI COLL LT switch — As desired.
during a normal shutdown. 21. All remaining overhead switches,
except HYD SYS switch — OFF.
14. IDLE REL switch — Press and hold.
NOTE

CAUTION Ensure engine rotation has

completely stopped prior to
positioning BATT switch to OFF.
POSITIONING THROTTLE OUT OF
CUTOFF DURING NG SPOOL DOWN
22. BATT switch — OFF, with NG at 0%.
MAY CAUSE POST ENGINE
SHUTDOWN FIRE.
CAUTION
15. Throttle — OFF; check MGT and NG
decreasing, ENGINE OUT warning
APPLICABLE MAINTENANCE
message illuminated and audio on at
ACTION MUST BE PERFORMED
55 ±1%.
PRIOR TO FURTHER FLIGHT IF A
FADEC MESSAGE HAS
16. MASTER W/C light — Press to
ILLUMINATED DURING THE
extinguish and mute audio.
PREVIOUS FLIGHT OR ON ENGINE
SHUTDOWN.
CAUTION
NOTE
AVOID RAPID ENGAGEMENT OF If shutting down at, or refueling to,
ROTOR BRAKE IF HELICOPTER IS between approximately 193 to
ON ICE OR OTHER SLIPPERY OR 211 pounds total fuel quantity, up to
LOOSE SURFACE TO PREVENT 18 pounds of fuel may remain in
ROTATION OF HELICOPTER. forward fuel cell as unusable.

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2-12. POSTFLIGHT CHECK Perform following:

If any of following conditions exist: NOTE

• Thunderstorms are in local area or Refer to BHT-407-MD-2, Section 2 for
forecasted. additional tie-down data.
• Winds in excess of 35 knots or a
gust spread of 15 knots exists or is 1. Install main rotor blade tie-downs.
forecasted.
2. Secure tail rotor loosely to tailboom
• Helicopter is parked within 150 feet with tie-down strap to prevent
of hovering or taxiing aircraft that excessive flapping.
are in excess of basic GW of
helicopter. 3. Install exhaust cover, engine inlet
protective plugs, oil cooler blower
• Helicopter to be left unattended. inlet duct plugs, and pitot cover.

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407_FM-2_02_0001+

Figure 2-1. Preflight Check Sequence

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