| Tie-downs / Rotor Brake | REMOVED / DISENGAGED |
|---|---|
| Main Rotor Blades | CHECK (Condition, freedom of movement, stops aligned) |
| Tail Rotor | CHECK (Condition, security) |
| Fuel Quantity | CHECK VISUALLY (Both tanks, drain sample) |
| Fuel Caps | SECURED |
| Oil Level | CHECK (6–8 quarts) |
| Skids / Tires | CHECK (Condition, inflation) |
| Pitot Tube / Static Ports | CLEAR |
| Cabin Doors | SECURE / LATCHED |
| Battery | MASTER OFF during walk-around |
| Parking Brake | SET |
|---|---|
| Battery Master | ON |
| Fuel Selector | ON (Both tanks) |
| Fuel Shutoff | ON (Forward of collective) |
| Mixture | IDLE CUTOFF (Pull full out) |
| Throttle | FULL OPEN (Twist grip) |
| Carb Heat | OFF |
| Ignition Switch | OFF |
| Avionics Master | OFF |
| Circuit Breakers | IN |
| Cyclic / Collective | CENTERED / DOWN |
| Seat Belts | SECURED |
| Area | CLEAR (Rotor arc clear) |
|---|---|
| Fuel Pump | ON (Electric boost pump) |
| Mixture | FULL RICH (Push in) |
| Throttle | 1/4 OPEN |
| Carb Heat | OFF |
| Ignition | START (Monitor: Oil pressure rising within 30 sec) |
| Oil Pressure | CHECK (25–60 psi, green arc 30–60) |
| Fuel Pump | OFF after start |
| Engine Gauges | MONITOR (CHT 150–450°F, Oil Temp 100–245°F) |
| Engine Warm-up | 2–3 MINUTES at 2000 RPM (Oil temp > 100°F) |
|---|---|
| Magnetos Check | PERFORM at 2000 RPM Both → L → Both → R → Both Max drop: 150 RPM Difference L/R: < 50 RPM |
| Carb Heat Check | ON (Expect 75–125 RPM drop) OFF after check |
| Governor Check | ENGAGE (Set 2700 RPM, governor should hold) |
| Flight Instruments | CHECK (AI, DG, Altimeter, VSI) |
| Cyclic Friction | ADJUST as desired |
| Rotor Brake | CHECK (Off position) |
| Briefing | TAKEOFF / DEPARTURE / EMERGENCY |
|---|---|
| Fuel | SELECTOR ON / QUANTITY CHECKED |
| Mixture | FULL RICH |
| Carb Heat | OFF (Except below 15°C OAT with visible moisture) |
| Governor | ON |
| Engine Gauges | CHECK GREEN (Oil pressure 30–60 psi, CHT < 450°F) |
| Flight Controls | FREE & CORRECT |
| Doors / Windows | CLOSED & LATCHED |
| Seat Belts / Harnesses | SECURED |
| Area | CLEAR (Final check) |
|---|---|
| Collective | SMOOTH UP to 2700 RPM (Governor engaged) |
| Engine Instruments | MONITOR (Oil pressure 30–60 psi, CHT rising) |
| Vibration | CHECK NORMAL |
| Lift-off | LIGHT ON SKIDS at 2700 RPM |
| In-Ground Effect | HOVER CHECK (Stable hover before departure) |
| Airspeed | 60–70 KIAS for climbout |
| Engine Gauges | CHECK NORMAL (Oil pressure/temp, CHT) |
|---|---|
| Rotor RPM | 2700 ±50 |
| Vibration | CHECK (No unusual vibrations) |
| Controls | RESPONSIVE |
| Warning Lights | NONE ILLUMINATED |
| Fuel Pressure | 4–8 PSI |
| Airspeed | 60–70 KIAS (Best rate climb) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 2700 (Governor controlled) |
| Mixture | LEAN above 3000 ft MSL for best power |
| Carb Heat | AS REQUIRED (Below green arc or visible moisture) |
| Engine Gauges | MONITOR (CHT ≤ 450°F, Oil Temp ≤ 245°F) |
| Power Setting | 21–23 INCH MP (65–75% power) |
|---|---|
| RPM | 2700 |
| Mixture | LEAN for best power or per POH |
| Cruise Speed | 110–120 KIAS (75% power) |
| Fuel Flow | 15–18 GPH (At 75% power) |
| Engine Gauges | MONITOR (CHT 300–400°F, Oil Temp 180–220°F ideal) |
| Fuel Tanks | CHECK BALANCE (Monitor both tanks) |
| Mixture | RICH (Below 3000 ft MSL) |
|---|---|
| Carb Heat | AS REQUIRED (ON when MP below green arc) |
| Descent Rate | 500–700 FPM |
| Airspeed | 70–90 KIAS |
| RPM | 2700 (Governor on) |
| Engine Cooling | MONITOR (Keep CHT > 250°F during descent) |
| Approach Briefing | COMPLETE |
|---|---|
| Fuel | SELECTOR ON / QUANTITY CHECKED |
| Mixture | FULL RICH |
| Carb Heat | ON (Below 15" MP) |
| Seat Belts | SECURED |
| Doors | CLOSED & LATCHED |
| Approach Speed | 60–70 KIAS (Normal approach) |
| Governor | ON |
| Final Approach | 60–65 KIAS |
|---|---|
| Deceleration | FLARE GENTLY to reduce forward speed |
| Collective | SMOOTH UP to cushion landing |
| Touchdown | LEVEL SKIDS |
| After Landing | COLLECTIVE FULL DOWN |
| Carb Heat | OFF |
| Engine Cool-down | 2–3 MINUTES at 2000 RPM (CHT < 300°F) |
|---|---|
| Governor | OFF |
| Throttle | IDLE (Twist grip closed) |
| Mixture | IDLE CUTOFF (Pull full out) |
| Ignition | OFF after engine stops |
| Fuel Shutoff | OFF |
| Avionics Master | OFF |
| Battery Master | OFF |
| Rotor Brake | APPLY (Wait for Nr < 100 RPM) |
|---|---|
| Tie-downs | SECURED |
| Blade Socks | INSTALL (If available) |
| Pitot Cover | INSTALL |
| Doors | LOCKED |
| Baggage / Documents | REMOVED |