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light blue arrow
coning hinges
dark blue arrow
teeter hinge
red arrows
blade grips
pink arrow
blade pitch change horn
yellow arrows
pitch link
green arrow
swash plate
yellow arrows
pitch link
Attaches the rotor blade to the rotor head and includes a pitch change mechanism used to change angle of attack by feathering the blade (with the cyclic control) has multiple bearings, and is filled with a fluid similar (identical?) to automatic transmission fluid.
Blade Grips
major components of a helicopter 7
1 - cabin 2 - airframe 3 - landing gear 4 - powerplant 5 - transmission 6 - main
rotor system 7 - tail rotor system
torque
tendency of the helicopter to turn in the direction opposite the main rotor direction
The purpose of the __ ___ and __ is to absorb the acceleration and deceleration of the rotor
blades
drag hinge and dampers
the purpose of the antitorque rotor is to
produce thrust to oppose torque and helps prevent the helicopter from turning in the opposite direction of the main rotor
the engine drives the __ __ through a transmission and belt drive or centrifugal clutch system
main rotor
The antitorque rotor is driven from the
transmission
The engine drives the __ __ which then transfers power directly to the main rotor system as well as the tail rotor
main transmission
above __ feet throttle correlation and governor are less effective - power changes should be slow and smooth
4000
at __ power settings above 4000 feet the throttle is frequently __ open and __ must be controlled with collective
high wide RPM
the governor is only active above __ % engine RPM
80
when operating at high density altitudes governor response rate may be __ __ to prevent overspeed during gusts pullups or when lowering collective
too slow
never exceed airspeed Vne
up to 3000 ft density altitude-102 KIAS
max rotor speed
tach 104%-RPM 530
max engine speed
2652 RPM 104%
max cylinder head temperature
500 degrees F (206 degrees C)
max oil temperature
245 degrees F (118 degrees C)
oil pressure min during idle
25 psi red beginning
oil pressure min during flight
55 psi middle yellow
oil pressure max during flight
95 psi red
oil pressure max during start and warmup
115 psi red
max gross weight
1370 lb (622 kg)
min gross weight
920 lb (417 kg)
max per seat plus baggage compartment
240 lb (109 kg)
max in baggage
50 lb (23 kg)
min solo weight __ lbs with __ fuel or __ lbs with aux fuel
130 standard 135
datum line is __ inches forward of main rotor shaft centerline
100
prohibited ___flight
aerobatic
prohibited __ cyclic __
low-g pushovers
prohibited ___ selected off with exceptions of __
governor-(system malfuntion or emergency procedures training)
prohibited __ conidtions
icing
prohibited-max operating density altitude
14000 ft
prohibited-operational gages required for flight
alternator-rpm governor-low rotor rpm alarm-oat
solo flight from __ seat only
right
__ seat belt must be buckled
left
minimum crew is __ pilot
one
no loose items allowed in cabin during ___ flight
doors-off
lights required for VFR operation at night 4
1 landing 2 navigation 3 instrument 4 anticollision
grade of fuel
100 ll (low lead) light blue
mixing wrong types of fuel will cause the resulant fuel to change color to
white
main tank total capacity
198 gallons (75 liters)
main tank usuable capacity
192 gallons (73 liters)
aux tank total capacity
109 gallons (41 liters)
aux tank usuable capacity
105 gallons (40 liters)
airspeed indicator green arc
50 to 102 KIAS
airspeed indicator red line
102 KIAS
rotor tach upper red line
110%
rotor tach yellow arc
104 to 110%
rotor tach green arc
101 to 104%
rotor tach yellow arc
90 to 101%
rotor tach lower red line
90%
rotor tach yellow arc
60 to 70%
engine tach upper red arc
104 to 110%
engine tach green arc
101 to 104%
engine tach lower red arc
90 to 101%
engine tach yellow arc
60 to 70%
oil pressure lower red line
25 psi
oil pressure lower yellow arc
25 to 55 psi
oil pressure green arc
55 to 95 psi
oil pressure upper yellow arc
95 to 115 psi
oil pressure upper red line
115 psi
oil temperature green arc
75 to 245 degrees f (24 to 118 degrees C)
oil temperature red line
245 degrees F (118 degress C)
Cylinder head temperature green arc
200 to 500 F (93 to 260 C)
Cylinder head temperature red arc
500 F (260 C)
manifold pressure yellow arc
19.6 to 24.1 in Hg
manifold pressure red line
24.1 in Hg
carburetor air temperature yellow arch
-15 to 5 C
below 18 in manifold pressure
ignore gage and apply full carb heat
prohibited solo flight when surface winds exceed __ knots
25 gusts
prohibited solo flight when surface wind gust spreads exceed __ knots
15 knots
prohibited flight turbulences 3
1 moderate 2 severe 3 extreme
upon encountering turbulence adjust forward airspeed to between __ knots and __ Vne but no lower than __ knots
60 07 57
moderate causes changes in 3
1 altitude or attitude 2 variations in indicated airspeed 3 strain against the seat belts
Main Rotor - Articulation
free to teeter and cone-rigid inplane
main rotor-tip speed
approx 100% RPM - 672 FPS
tail rotor - articulation
free to teeter - rigid inplane
tail rotor-tip speed
approx 100% RPM - 599 FPS
drive system - engine to upper sheave
two double vee-belts with 85361 speed reducing ratio
drive system - upper sheave to drive line
sprag type overrunning clutch
drive system - drive line to main rotor spiral-bevel gears with
1147 speed reducing ratio
drive system - drive line to tail rotor spiral-bevel gears with
32 speed increasing ratio
powerplant model
0-360-J2A
normal rating _ BHP (derated)approx __ RPM
145 2700
max continuous rating __ BHP approx __ RPM Tach percent __
124 2652 104%
5 minute takeoff rating __ BHP __ RPM
131 2652
main rotor system is able to
Flap and Feather
4 Cone Dimensions
1 - SemiRidgid 2 - Underslung 3 - Asymetrical (w/ Twist) 4 - 25'2 Diameter
Electrical System
-12 Volt Battery- 60 Amp/14 Volt Alternator
KIAS
knots indicated airspeed
KCAS
knots calibrated airspeed-corrected for instrument and position error
KTAS
knots true airspeed-airspeed relative to undisturbed air-KCAS corrected for pressure altitude and temperature
Vne
never-exceed airspeed
Vy
speed for best rate of climb
msl altitude
set to the atmospheric pressure at sea level
pressure altitude
when the barometric subscale is set to 29.92 inches of mercury (10132mb)
density altitude
in (ISA) International Standard Atmosphere conditions at which the air would have the same density (it is the pressure corrected for (OAT) outside air temperature
ISA
international standard atmosphere-sea level 29.92 temp 15 degrees and temp decreases 198 degress per 1000 ft of altitude
BHP
brake horsepower is the actual output of the engine
MAP
manifold pressure is the absolute pressure in inches of mercury in the engine intake manifold
MCP
maximum continuous power
TOP
takeoff power-continuous of 5 minutes
msl altitude
set to the atmospheric pressure at sea level
pressure altitude
when the barometric subscale is set to 2992 inches of mercury (10132mb)
density altitude
in (ISA) International Standard Atmosphere conditions at which the air would have the same density (it is the pressure corrected for (OAT) outside air temperature
critical altitude
altitude at which full throttle produces maximum allowable power (MCP or TOP)
TOGW
takeoff gross weight
OAT
outside air temperature
CAT
caburetor air temperature
CHT
cylinder head temperature
GPH
gallons per hour
AGL
above ground level
IGE
in ground effect
OGE
out of ground effect
ALT
alternator
reference datum
an imaginary vertical plane from which all horizontal distances are measured for balance purposes
station
a fore-and-aft location along the helicopter fuselage usually given in terms of distance in inches from the reference datum
moment
the product of the weight of an item multiplied by its arm
center of gravity
the point at which a helicopter would balance if suspended
cg arm
the arm from the reference datum obtained by adding the helicopter's individual moments and dividing the sum by the total weight
cg limits
the exteme center of gravity locations within which the helicopter must be operated at a given weight
usable fuel
fuel available for flight planning
ususable fuel
fuel remaining after a runout test has been completed in accordance with governmental regulations
standard empty weight
weight of a standard helicopter including unusable fuel-full operating fluids-and full oil
basic empty weight
standard empty weight pule weight of installed optional equipment
payload
weight of occupants- cargo- and baggage
useful load
difference between maximum takeoff weight and basic empty weight
POH Emergency
POH Emergency
Land Immediately
Land On The Nearest Clear Area
2 Land Immediately
Where A Safe / Normal Landing Can Be Performed- Be Prepared To Auto
2 Land As Soon As Practical
1 - Land @ The Nearest Airport Or Facility 2 - Where Emergency Maintainence Can Be Performed
2 Power Failure General May Be Caused By
1 - Engine Failure or 2 - Drive System Failure
5 Engine Failure Symptoms
1 - Left Nose Yaw 2 - Change In Noise Level 3 - Low H/L Warning 4 - Oil Light 5 - Tachs
4 Drive System Failure Symptoms
1 - Unusual Noise 2 - Right/Left Nose Yaw 3 - Low Rotor RPM 4 - High Engine RPM (Wined Up)
6 Power Failure @ 500 ft AGL Procedures
1 - Immediate Down Collective/Maintain Rotor RPM/enter auto 2 - Establish A Steady Glide/About 65 KIAS 3 - Adjust Collective/Keep Rotor RPM In Green Arch 4 - Choose A Landing Area/Maneuver Into Wind If Alt Permits 5 - Restart or No Restart 6 - Raise Collective Just Before Impact/To Cushion Landing (Touchdown In Level Attitude)
if power failure occurs at night-dont turn on __ __ above 1000 ft AGL to preserve battery power
landing lights
5 Restart Procedure
1 - Mixture Full Rich 2 - Primer Down/Locked 3 - Throttle Closed 4- Then Slightly Cracked4 5 - Actuate Starter w/ Left Hand
2 No Restart procedure
1 - Turn Off All Unnecessary Switches 2 - Shut Off Fuel
2 Landing @ 40' AGL
1 - Start Cyclic Flare 2 - To Reduce ROD & FWD Airspeed
2 Landing @ 8' AGL
1 - FWD Cyclic 2 - To Level Ship
7 Power Failure Between 8' & 500' AGL
1 - Takeoff Should Be Conducted-Per Hight/Velocity Diagram 2 - Immediate Down Collective-Maintain Rotor RPM 3 - Adjust Collective-Keep Rotor RPM In Green Arch 4 - Maintain Airspeed Until Ground Approaches 5. As Ground Approaches-Start Cyclic Flare To Reduce ROD & FWD Airspeed 6. @ 8' AGL-FWD Cyclic To Level Ship 7. Raise Collective Just Before Impact
3 Power Failure Below 8' AGL
1. Immediate Right Pedal-To Prevent Yaw 2. Allow Aircraft To Settle 3. Raise Collective Just Before Impact
Max Glide Configuration
- 90% Rotor RPM - 75 KIAS
4 Ditching Power Off
1 Follow Same Procedures As Over Land Power Failure-Until Water Contact 2 Apply Lateral Cyclic-To Stop Blades 3 Release Seat Belts 4 Clear Aircraft
11 Ditching Power On
1 Descend To Hover Above Water 2 Unlatch Doors 3 Allow Passengers To Exit 4 Fly To Safe Distance For Passengers 5 Switch Off-Master Battery & Alternator 6 Roll Off Throttle 7 Keep Level / Allow Aircraft To Settle 8 Pull Full Collective On Water Contact 9 Apply Lateral Cyclic-To Stop Blades 10 Release Seat Belts 11 Clear Aircraft
Loss Of Tail Rotor Thrust In Forward Flight symptoms
1 - Indicated By A Right Nose Yaw 2 - Can Not Be Corrected By Left Pedal
5 Loss Of Tail Rotor Thrust In Forward Flight
1 Immediately Enter Autorotation 2 Maintain @ Least 70 KIAS 3 Select Landing Site 4 Roll Off Throttle 5 Perform Autorotation Landing
2 Loss Of Tail Rotor Thrust During Hover Symptoms
1 - Indicated By A Right Nose Yaw 2 - Can Not Be Corrected By Left Pedal
3 Loss Of Tail Rotor Thrust During Hover
1 Roll Off Throttle 2 Allow Aircraft To Settle 3 Raise Collective Just Before Impact
5 Engine Fire During Start at Ground (Engine Starts)
1 - Continue Cranking/10 to 15 seconds 2 - Run @ 50% To 60% For A Short Time 3 - Shut Down 4 - Extinguish 5 - Inspect
5 Engine Fire During Start at Ground (Engine Doesn't Start)
1 - Continue Cranking/10 to 15 seconds 2 - Shut Off Fuel 3 - Shut Off Master Battery 4 - Extinguish 5 - Inspect
7 Engine Fire In Flight (Smells like something burnt)
1 - Immediately Enter Auto 2 - Master Battery Off 3 - Cabin Heat Off 3 - Cabin Vent Open 4 - Engine On/Normal Landing or Engine Off/Autorotational Landing 5 - Shut Off Fuel 6 - Extinguish 7 - Inspect
4 Electrical Fire In Flight
1 - Master Batter Off 2 - Alternator Off 3 - Land Immediately 4 - Extinguish/Inspect
During and Electrical Fire In Flight what two systems will be inoperative with master battery and alternator switches off
Governor and Low RPM Warning System
Tach Failure (1 Of 2 Tachs Fail)
Use Remaining Tach
2 Both Tachs Fail
1 - Use Governor 2- Land As Soon As Practical
Each tach-the governor-and the low RPM warning horn are on
separate circuits
Either the battery or the alternator can __ supply power to the tachs
independently
A special circuit allows the battery to supply power to the tachs even if the __ __ __ is off
master battery switch
3 Governor Failure
1 - Grip Throttle Firmly 2 - Switch Gov Off 3 - Complete Flight w/ Manual Throttle Control
4 Oil Pressure Light
1 - check engine tach for power loss 2 - Check oil pressure Gauge 3 - If Pressure Loss 4 - Land Immediately
MR (Main Rotor) Temp
indicates excessive temp of MR gearbox - land immediately if noise vibration or temp rise
MR (Main Rotor) Chip
indicates metallic particles in MR gearbox - land immediately if noise vibration or temp rise
TR (Tail Rotor) Chip
indicates metallic particles in TR gearbox - land immediately if noise vibration or temp rise
Low fuel light warning light
indicates approx one gallon of usable fuel remaining - will run out after five minutes at cruise power
Clutch LightLess Than 7 Seconds
Ignore - never take off with clutch light on
4 Clutch light on more Then 7 Seconds
1 - Pull Clutch Circuit Breaker 2 - Land Immediately 3 - Be Prepared To Auto 4 - inspect for malfunction
Alternator (ALT)
indicates low voltage and possible alternator failure
Alternator (ALT) steps
1 - turn off nonessential electrical equip 2 - switch ALT off and back on after on second to reset overvoltage relay 3 - land as soon as possible
Flight without functioning alternator results
in loss of electronic tachometer
Brake warning light
rotor brake engage-disengage
Starter On warning light
1 - immediately pull mixture to idle cut-off 2 - turn master switch off 3 - have starter motor serviced
4 carbon monoxide light (if installed)
1 - open nose and door vents 2 - shut off heater 3 - if hovering-land or transition to forward flight 4 - CO symptoms persist-land immediately
LOW RPM horn warning light
1 - restore RPM by rolling throttle on 2 - lower collective 3 - in forward flight/apply aft cyclic
2 Right roll in low G condition
1 - gradually apply aft cyclic to restore positive G forces and MR thrust 2 - dont apply lateral cyclic until positive G forces are established
2 uncommanded pitch-roll-or yaw resulting from flight in trubulence
1 - gradually apply controls to maintain rotor RPM-positive Gs-elminate sideslip 2 - minimize cyclic control inputs/dont overcontrol
3 inadvertent encounter with mod/severe/extreme turbulence
1 - depart area if isolated 2 - land as soon as practical