CHECK LIST SCHWEIZER 269 C
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SCHWEIZER 269C CHECKLIST
EMERGENCY CHECKLIST
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
ALERT CHECKLISTE
SECURITY AROUND
The pilot is responsible for correct operation of the helicopter according AFM.
This summary is provided only as additional material for pre-flight preparation.
ALLWAYS REFER TO AFM FOR MANUFACTURER PROCEDURES.
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ENGINE PRESTART COCKPIT CHECK:
Exterior check………………………………………………………….......... DONE
Oil 7 quarts minimum / fuel quantity as necessary............................. ............CHECK
Documents on board…………………………………………........................CHECK
Tail rotor pedals.....................................................................................ADJUSTED
Seat belts and shoulder harness…………………………………………... CHECK
Cabin no loose objects……………………………………………………… CHECK
Control friction locks ……………………………………………………... RELEASE
Controls, freedom of movement............................................................. CHECK
Collective full down, center cyclic, friction ON....................................CHECK
Altimeter ………………………………………………………………...... SET
All switches................................................................................................... OFF
Circuit breakers all IN (except heater fan – landing light).................. CHECK
Throttle.................................................................................................. CLOSED
Mixture................................................................................................... IDLE CUTOFF (pull)
Battery switch.........................................................................................ON
Fuel quantity…………………………………………..................................CHECK
Fuel low caution light…………………………………………...................OFF (press to test)
Transmission warning light....................................................................ON
Clutch control switch RELEASE position, guard open….......................CHECK
Clutch disengaged warning light…........................................................ .ON
Tail rotor transmission chip detector caution……………….....................OFF (press to test)
Exhaust heater blower circuit breaker OUT.....................................................CHECK
ENGINE STARTING PROCEDURE:
Mixture control.......................................................................................IDLE CUTOFF
Fuel shutoff valve...................................................................................IN
Throttle partially open............................................................................12 mm - 1/2 inch
Fuel boost pump..................................................................................... ON
Fuel pressure indication..........................................................................CHECK
Mixture control...............................................................FULL RICH for 2.5 to 3 seconds
then return mixture control to IDLE CUTOFF position
Fuel boost pump.....................................................................................OFF
Magnetos................................................................................................SWITCH to BOTH
Wait........................................................................................................20 seconds
CAUTION: .
FOR NORMAL OPERATIONS, DO NOT OPEN THE THROTTLE MORE THAN 12 MM
-1/2 INCH DURING STARTING.
AN OVERSPEED MAY RESULT WITH EXCESSIVE THROTTLE OPENING.
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CAUTION:
DO NOT EXCEED 1600 RPM WITH ROTOR DISENGAGED.
DISREGARD OF THIS LIMITATION MAY RESULT IN STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO
THE LOWER COUPLING DRIVE SHAFT.
Throttle.............................................................close then open throttle 12 mm - 1/2 inch
Starter..................................................................................................... ..............ENGAGE
Starter.............................................................................DISENGAGE when engine starts
Mixture control..................................................................PUCH to FULL RICH position
Engine........................................................................................STABILIZE AT 1400 rpm
Fuel boost pump..................................................................................... ..........................ON
Engine oil pressure........................................................................min 25 PSI within 30 sec
Heater circuit breaker .....................................................................................................ON position
CAUTION:
SHUT DOWN ENGINE IF MINIMUM OIL PRESSURE IS NOT REACHED WITHIN 30
SECONDS AFTER ENGINE STARTS.
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT:
Alternator switch.........................................................................................................................ON
Position light – beacon light........................................................................................................ON
Radios - GPS...............................................................................................................................ON
Transponder.................................................................................................................................ON
ROTOR ENGAGEMENT:
Rotor and area.......................................................................................................................CLEAR
Collective pitch stick full down and locked condition.........................................................CHECK
Tail rotor pedals neutral position..........................................................................................CHECK
Manually center cyclic stick.....................................................................................friction ON
Throttle set engine speed ....................................................................................................1500 rpm
Clutch.................... .............................................................................................................ENGAGE
When rotor starts turning, move the switch to the HOLD position.
Wait 8 seconds.
Repeat this procedure until engine and rotor rpm needles are superimposed.
When rotor and engine tachometer needles are superimposed, set clutch switch in ENGAGE
position
Clutch guard........................................................................................................................CLOSED
Clutch light out.....................................................................................................................CHECK
Engine and rotor tachometer reading after engagement completed.....................................CHECK
Engine....................................INCREASE RPM TO 2000 and RAISE COLLECTIVE 15 MAP
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ENGINE GROUND CHECK:
Engine oil temperature and pressure within green arcs........................................................CHECK
Main transmission warning light (XMSN TEMP/PRESS) .................................................CHECK
Tail rotor transmission chip detector light (TR XMSN CHIPS) (both lights OFF).............CHECK
Adjust collective pitch stick to maintain 14 MAP at 2500 rpm.
Magneto check (125 rpm maximum allowable drop within 5 seconds)..............................CHECK
Close throttle; observe engine and main rotor tachometer needles for separation..............CHECK
Set rotor engine rpm…………………………………………………………………….2000 RPM
CHECK BEFORE TAKEOFF:
Fuel quantity.
Fuel pressure; boost pump OFF, boost pump ON.
Cylinder head temperature.
Engine oil pressure.
Engine oil temperature.
Transmission warning light OFF.
Switches and circuit breakers.
Fuel shutoff valve full ON.
Mixture control FULL RICH.
Clutch warning light OUT.
Fuel low warning light OUT.
Adjust cyclic trim controls as desired.
Release CONTROL frictions.
RPM set 3100.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE:
Landing light ...............................................................................................................................OFF
Collective down, friction ON................................................................................................CHECK
Cyclic stick neutral position, friction ON..............................................................................CHECK
3000 rpm with full down collective pitch ......................................................................2 MINUTES
2000 rpm with full down collective pitch ..................................................................... 2 MINUTES
Cylinder head temperature decreased below 300° F. ……...................................................CHECK
Throttle maintain.....................................................................................CLOSSED to IDLE STOP
Position guard...........................................................................................................................OPEN
Clutch control switch ........................................................................................................RELEASE
Mixture control.........................................................................................................IDLE CUTOFF
Magneto switch............................................................................................................................OFF
Alternator switch..........................................................................................................................OFF
Battery switch .............................................................................................................................OFF
All remaining switches ...............................................................................................................OFF
Set fuel shutoff valve..................................................................................................................OUT
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EMERGENCIES:
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EMERGENCIES:
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LIMITATIONS:
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PILOT'S PREFLIGHT INSPECTION :
Visually check the following items for wear, general condition and obvious damage.
Damage is defined as any condition that is not normal or not within limits.
Examples of conditions to look for are: inoperable equipment, excessive leakage,
discoloration due to heat, dents, cracks, punctures, abrasion, chaffing, galling, nicks and
evidence of corrosion. These are the most common types of damage; however, do not
limit inspection to the above conditions.
Perform further inspection prior to the next flight if discrepancies are noted to determine if
the rotorcraft is airworthy.
Flight is prohibited when unrepaired damage exists which makes the rotorcraft
unairworthy.
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LOST PROCEDURE:
Five C's:
Circle:
If able, you want to minimize your travel so you can orient to the location
without anything changing and not get any further off track.
Confess:
Admit that you are lost and need some form of assistance.
Write down the time you determine you are lost.
Avoid stressing out and convincing yourself you are lost when maybe you are
not.
Climb:
"Climb to cope".
Ceiling and visibility permitting climb to improve radio reception (comm and
NAVAID) and forward visibility.
Be sure not to fly around aimlessly, circle if required during a climb.
Conserve:
Operate the aircraft (when straight and level) at maximum endurance power
setting
When oriented, fly max range
Check your fuel state and determine how much time you have
Communicate:
Request assistance on the area working frequency.
Try to communicate using all available channels and NAVAIDs.
If unable try calling an approach control frequency with a PAN report and
request vectors.
If unable to receive any reply, switch to guard and deliver a PAN report
If required set transponder 7700.
If ATC responds then comply with instructions.
RADIO CALL: "PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PANAN, [Call sign],
[Situation], [Position], [Intention] PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN, PAN-PAN".
Comply:
If you are attempting to land at a strange field, circle it at a safe altitude and
locate all obstacles and hazards.
Determine the wind direction and duty runway and get a rough estimate of
runway length and width.
Try to contact the tower prior to landing.
Use the best estimation of pattern altitude.
Never fly above overcast layers.
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