| Tie-downs / Rotor Brake | REMOVED / DISENGAGED |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Blades | CHECK (Condition, freedom of movement, blade stops) |
| Tail Rotor | CHECK (Condition, security, freedom) |
| Fuel Quantity | CHECK VISUALLY (Drain sample, check for contamination) |
| Oil Level | CHECK (Engine and MGB oil) |
| Skids / Landing Gear | CHECK (Condition, security) |
| Pitot Tubes / Static Ports | CLEAR / UNCOVERED |
| Cabin Doors / Windows | SECURE / UNDAMAGED |
| Emergency Equipment | VERIFIED (First aid, fire extinguisher) |
| Battery Master | OFF during walk-around |
| Parking Brake | SET |
|---|---|
| Battery Master 1 & 2 | ON |
| External Power | CONNECTED (If available) |
| Fuel Shutoff Valve | ON |
| Firewall Fuel Valve | OPEN |
| Collective | DOWN / LOCKED |
| Cyclic | CENTERED |
| Rotor Brake | OFF |
| Circuit Breakers | CHECKED IN |
| Seats / Harnesses | ADJUSTED & SECURED |
| Avionics Master | ON |
|---|---|
| VEMD (Vehicle & Engine Display) | CHECK (Power-up sequence normal) |
| PFD / MFD | INITIALIZE (Allow full boot) |
| Flight Instruments | CHECK (Attitude, heading, altitude) |
| DC Voltage | CHECK (≥ 23.5V) |
| Fuel Quantity | CONFIRM (VEMD and visual) |
| Lamp Test | PERFORM |
| Fire Detection Test | PERFORM (Check audio/visual warning) |
| Area | CLEAR (Rotor arc 360° clear) |
|---|---|
| Master Warning / Caution | CLEAR |
| Fuel Boost Pump | ON |
| Engine Mode Selector | FLIGHT IDLE |
| Start Button | PRESS (Monitor: N1, N2, ITT rise) |
| Engine Parameters | MONITOR: • N1: Stabilize at 65–70% • N2: Stabilize at 100% • ITT: ≤ 850°C peak, stabilize ≤ 750°C • Oil Pressure: Rise within 30 sec |
| Fuel Boost Pump | OFF (After stable idle) |
| Generator | CHECK (Online, voltage normal) |
| Engine Warm-up | 2–3 MINUTES at 65% N1 (Oil temp > 40°C) |
|---|---|
| Engine Parameters | CHECK STABLE: • Oil Pressure: 3.5–5.5 bar • Oil Temp: 40–120°C • ITT: ≤ 750°C • Fuel Flow: Stable |
| Flight Controls | FREE & CORRECT (Full deflection check) |
| Cyclic Friction | ADJUST as desired |
| AFCS / Autopilot | TEST (If installed) |
| Hydraulic System | CHECK (Pressure normal, no leaks) |
| Rotor Brake | VERIFY OFF |
| Briefing | TAKEOFF / DEPARTURE / EMERGENCY |
|---|---|
| Weight & Balance | VERIFY (Within limits) |
| Performance Charts | CONSULT (Hover ceiling, OGE/IGE) |
| Engine Mode Selector | FLIGHT |
| Engine Parameters | CHECK NORMAL: • N1: 65–70% • ITT: ≤ 750°C • Oil Press/Temp: Green |
| Flight Instruments | SET & CROSS-CHECK |
| Doors / Windows | CLOSED & LATCHED |
| Seat Belts / Harnesses | SECURED |
| Lift to Hover | SMOOTH COLLECTIVE to Nr 391–397 RPM |
|---|---|
| Engine Parameters | MONITOR: • Nr: 391–397 RPM • N1: As required • ITT: ≤ 750°C • Torque: ≤ 100% |
| Vibrations | CHECK NORMAL |
| Controls Response | CHECK (All axes responsive) |
| Warning Lights | NONE ILLUMINATED |
| Hydraulic Pressure | CHECK NORMAL |
| Engine Parameters | MONITOR (ITT, Torque, Ng within limits) |
|---|---|
| Climb Speed | 70–80 KIAS (Best rate) |
| Vibrations | CHECK (No unusual vibrations) |
| Warning Systems | MONITOR (Master Caution/Warning) |
| Engine Instruments | SCAN (Every 30–60 seconds) |
| Power Setting | SET (Monitor torque ≤ 100%) |
|---|---|
| Cruise Speed | 120–130 KIAS (Max cruise 140 KIAS) |
| Engine Parameters | MONITOR: • Nr: 391–397 RPM • ITT: ≤ 750°C • Torque: ≤ 100% • Oil Temp/Press: Green |
| Fuel Management | MONITOR (Consumption, balance) |
| Vibrations | CONTINUOUS MONITOR |
| Cabin Temperature | ADJUST as required |
| Power Reduction | GRADUAL (Monitor ITT and torque) |
|---|---|
| Descent Speed | 70–90 KIAS |
| Approach Briefing | COMPLETE |
| Landing Area | IDENTIFY & BRIEF |
| Engine Parameters | MONITOR (ITT cooling rate) |
| Warning Systems | CHECK CLEAR |
| Final Approach | 60–70 KIAS (Adjust for conditions) |
|---|---|
| Landing Area | FINAL CHECK (Clear, suitable) |
| Seat Belts | SECURED |
| Doors | VERIFY CLOSED |
| Engine Instruments | CHECK NORMAL |
| Passenger Briefing | COMPLETE (If applicable) |
| Flare | INITIATE at 30–50 ft AGL |
|---|---|
| Collective | SMOOTH UP for cushion |
| Touchdown | LEVEL SKIDS |
| After Touchdown | COLLECTIVE DOWN |
| Rotor RPM | STABILIZE at 65–70% N1 |
| Cool-down | 2–3 MINUTES at 65% N1 (ITT < 500°C) |
|---|---|
| Engine Mode Selector | GROUND IDLE |
| Fuel Shutoff Valve | CLOSE |
| Firewall Fuel Valve | CLOSE |
| Engine Stop | PERFORM (Monitor N1/N2 to 0%) |
| Avionics Master | OFF |
| Battery Masters | OFF |
| Rotor Brake | APPLY (Wait for Nr < 10%) |
|---|---|
| Tie-downs | SECURE (Main rotor, tail rotor) |
| Blade Socks | INSTALL (If required) |
| Pitot Covers | INSTALL |
| Doors | LOCKED |
| Flight Log | COMPLETE |