EC130B4 Emergency Procedures Flashcards

1
Q

TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FAILURE IN HOVER IGE

A

LAND IMMEDIATELY

  • Twist grip - Idle detent
  • Collective - Increase to cushion touch down

The helicopter will yaw to the left with a rotational speed depending on the amount of power and the forward speed set at the time of the failure.

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2
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WHEN EBCAU ENGAGED WHAT FUNCTIONS ARE PROVIDED?

A
  • NF control between 388 and 400 rpm
  • Anti-surge protection when NG above 80%
  • Back up valve return to neutral position after untimely back-up system activation
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3
Q

IN FLIGHT

A
  • Collective - REDUCE POWER
  • MONITOR MGB TEMP & MGB P

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

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4
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IN FLIGHT

A
  • KEEP AIRCRAFT AT MORE OR LESS LEVEL ATTITUDE
  • AVOID ABRUPT MANEUVERS
  • MAINTAIN ANGLE OF BANK LOWER THAN 30º
  • MAINTAIN IAS BELLOW 110 (or VNE IF LOWER)
  • LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
  • NORMAL APPROACH AND LANDING

LIMIT light may be on if LH circuit failed OR during load factor maneuvers. One remaining circuit allows continued safe flight and landing.

Under high load factor, servocontrol reversibility can be encountered

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5
Q

WHEN THE BATTERY AND GENERATOR ARE OFF, DOES THE VEMD WORK?

A

NO

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6
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

REDUCE AIRSPEED TO 70 KIAS

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Descent & app at low sink rate

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7
Q

IN FLIGHT

A
  • Collective pitch - REDUCE POWER
  • LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

LOW POWER APPROACH A& LANDING

BE PREPARED FOR FLAME OUT

T/O prohibited, Turbomeca MM

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8
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Tq INDICATOR FAILURE

A

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

As with all of these failures…

Respect Ng per table.

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9
Q

IN FLIGHT w/ CRFS

A

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

  • APPROX. 18 MIN FLIGHT TIME AT MCP
  • AVOID LARGE ATTITUDE CHANGES

126 lb, 18.5 GAL FUEL REMAINING (at 6.8 lb/gal)

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10
Q

WILL THE EBCAU BE AVAILABLE IF THE NF INDICATOR FAILS?

A

EBCAU may NOT be available

NOTE 1

The Nf value can be read on the VEMD screen. Press [SELECT], then [+] as many times as required to display the parameter in the rectangular window at the bottom of the FLI or 3-data screen.

NOTE 2

In case of Nf indication failure, the EBCAU may not be available.

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11
Q

Hover, Takeoff or Final

A

Land Immediately

Carry out a no hover, powered landing,

once on the ground same as Fire at Start up.

  • START SELECTOR - OFF
  • EMERG FUEL SHUT OFF HANDLE - AFT
  • BOOSTER PUMP - OFF
  • CRANK - 10 SEC
  • EMER SW - OFF
  • ROTOR BRAKE - APPLY (170 RPM)
  • EVACUATE - FIGHT FIRE
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12
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

Practicable, possible or immediately?

REDUCE POWER

IF LIGHT GOES OUT - CONTINUE AT REDUCED POWER but…

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

IF LIGHT REMAINS ON - LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

IF Ng OSCILLATIONS OCCUR LAND IMMEDIATELY - AUTOROTATION PROCEDURE APPLY

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13
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

In high speed cruise flight or steep maneuvers :

  • Collective - Reduce power
  • Cyclic - Reduce speed or load factor.

At rearward speed or hovering in high tail wind :

  • Cyclic - Reduce rearward speed

Reduce tailwind component.

CONTINUE FLIGHT

Main servo maximum load reached

or

Maximum rotor head stress reached

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14
Q

POWER FAILURE IN HOVER IGE

A
  • Collective - Maintain
  • Pedals - Control yaw
  • Collective - Increase as needed to cushion touch down
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15
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Seized servo rotary distribution valve

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16
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

INCREASE TWIST GRIP TO FLIGHT DETENT

CONTINUE FLIGHT

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17
Q

FOR LOSS OF Ng, Tq, or T4 parameters, WHAT VEMD INDICATION WILL YOU GET?

A

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

As with all of these failures…

FLI replaced by 3 param and the failed indication is displayed in a yellow arc

Failure message is displayed.

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18
Q

FLAME-OUT IN CRUISE FLIGHT

but OVER WATER

A

Apply same procedure as over land, (except after touch down items), but maneuver to head the aircraft equally between the wind and waves direction on final approach. Ditch with minimum forward and vertical speed. Then …

• After touch-down

  1. Collective pitch…………………..MAINTAIN.
  2. Door emergency handles ……..PULL-UP.
  3. Rotor brake ………………………..APPLY.
  4. Abandon aircraft once the rotor has stopped.
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19
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

Reduce power

Turn on start booster pump

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Low power approach & landing.

Be prepared for engine flame out.

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20
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

Set Speed To Vy

If light goes out

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

If light stays on

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

(Main Gear Box Oil Over 115c)

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21
Q

HORN Light

A

Check HORN - ON

CONTIUNE FLIGHT

Lite w/ Horn On = Aural warning failure

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22
Q

Rotor Brake INOP

A
  • Aircraft - Headwind
  • Cyclic - Sligthly into wind
  • Wait for full rotor shut down before leaving aircraft.
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23
Q

IN FLIGHT (above 115º)

A

Set airspeed to 80 knots

If temperature reduces LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

If temperature remains high, LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Check the cooler fan

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24
Q

IN FLIGHT

A
  • Avoid abrupt power changes
  • Maintain speed below power off Vne
  • LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
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25
Q

TOP VEMD SCREEN FAILED

A

Shut off power to that screen and read info from the lower screen

​Informations are available using the [SCROLL] pushbutton either on the VEMD or on the collective pitch lever.

The 3-parameters engine page will be automatically
displayed on lower screen but with Tq and ΔNg off line. Only T4 and
digital Ng will be available, refer to § 3.5.4 for compliance with
limitations.

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26
Q

IS THE OVERHEAD FUEL CUT-OFF LEVER SAFETEY WIRED?

A

No, a plastic cover protects it

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27
Q

LOWER VEMD SCREEN FAILED

A

Shut off power to that screen and read info from the lower screen

Informations are available using the [SCROLL] pushbutton either on the
VEMD or on the collective pitch lever.

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28
Q

DURING START

A

DO NOT START THE ENGINE

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29
Q

In Flight

A

LAND IMMEDIATELY

  • COLLECTIVE - REDUCE
  • IAS - 70 KIAS
  • AUTOROTATION PROCEDURE - APPLY
  • EMERG SHUT OFF HANDLE - AFT
  • START SELECTOR - OFF

(After Landing)

  • EMER SW - OFF
  • ROTOR BRAKE - APPLY (170 RPM)
  • EVACUATE - FIGHT FIRE OUTSIDE
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30
Q

♦Ng AND Tq FAILURE

A

(GOV Warning can also cause this)

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

As with all of these failures…

VEMD switches to 3 param with T4 and only Ng Comply with Ng chart but…

keep T4 below 810c (replacing ♦Ng = -4 section)

31
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

Major governor failure, emergency mode engaged

  • FLIGHT PARAMs - CHECK (EBCAU engages)
  • COLLECTIVE - Avoid abrubt collective changes

​Ng > 80% Hp < 20000 ft

Ng > 85% Hp > 20000 ft

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Make powered approach

Avoid steep angle

Collective pitch - SLOWLY down to low pitch

Starting selector - OFF

32
Q

NR INDICATION FAILURE

A

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Maintain torque above 10%

NR reading is given by Nf pointer.

33
Q

POWER FAILURE IN HOVER OGE

A
  • Collective pitch - Fully down (when NR stops decreasing)
  • Cyclic - Forward to gain airspeed according to available height
  • Apply autorotation procedures
34
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

  • KEEP AIRCRAFT AT MORE OR LESS LEVEL ATTITUDE
  • AVOID ABRUPT MANEUVERS
  • MAINTAIN ANGLE OF BANK LOWER THAN 30º
  • MAINTAIN IAS BELLOW 110 (or VNE IF LOWER)
  • NORMAL APPROACH AND LANDING

Under high load factor, servocontrol reversibility can be encountered

FRONT, LH, GEAR DRIVEN, UPPER, HYDRAULIC SYSTEM HAS FAILED. REAR, BELT DRIVEN, LOWER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM IS STILL EFFECTIVE.

35
Q

IN FLIGHT

A
  • REDUCE POWER
  • LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

If a safe landing is not possible, continue flight to the nearest appropriate landing site, reduce power to fly at minimum power speed (Vy).

WARNING

AT LOW POWER (Vy) A MAXIMUM OF 55 MIN. OF
SIMULATED FLIGHT TIME HAS BEEN
DEMONSTRATED DURING BENCH TEST

(Main Gear Box Pressure < 1 Bar)

36
Q

CAN A RUN ON LANDING BE PERFORMED IN CASE OF A TAIL ROTOR FAILURE?

A

NO

Autorotation Only

37
Q

CAN PILOT PERFORM AN EBCAU CHECK DURING FLIGHT OR ON THE GROUND?

A

NO

38
Q

FLASHING

A

Flashing at idle or during starting or shut down:

Governor redundancy failure, no impact on governing function.

  • Start-up procedure: abort, report to Maintenance Manual
  • Autorotation training: cancel training, return to base.
39
Q

DURING START

A

STARTING SELECTOR - OFF IMMEDIATELY

40
Q

T4 INDICATOR FAILURE

A

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Respect Ng and Tq indications

If on the ground,

DO NOT attempt to start the engine

41
Q

On Start Up

A
  • START SELECTOR - OFF
  • EMERG FUEL SHUT OFF HANDLE - AFT
  • BOOSTER PUMP - OFF
  • CRANK - 10 SEC
  • EMER SW - OFF
  • ROTOR BRAKE - APPLY (170 RPM)
  • EVACUATE - FIGHT FIRE
42
Q

RELIGHT PROCEDURES AFTER FLAMEOUT

A
  • START SELECTOR - OFF
  • FUEL PUMP - ON
  • START SELECTOR - ON

The relighting sequence will therefore be automatically carried out as
soon as Ng < 17%. ​​​

  • AFTER RELIGHT - FUEL PUMP OFF

At least 1000 ft (300 m) are necessary to complete relighting procedure
after flame-out.

43
Q

Abnormal NR w/ Nf aligned

A

If NR/Nf drops below 375 rpm in flight

Eng Paramaters……….CHECK

NR/Nf………………………..CHECK aligned

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

Avoid left crosswind hover. No hover Landing.

44
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

OIL PRESSURE ALSO LOW? - LAND IMMEDIATELY

Autorotation Procedure

Shut Down Engine Time Permitting

OIL PRESSURE NORMAL? - LAND AS SOON AS PRATICAL

Pressure < 1.1 bar

45
Q

PITOT Light

A

CONTINUE FLIGHT

PITOT ON?

Yes = Monitor Airspeed

46
Q

SMOKE IN COCKPIT

A

SOURCE NOT IDENTIFIED

  • Check heating and demisting - OFF

Clears? YES = continue flight

  • EMER SW - OFF
  • DCT BAT - OFF
  • BAT/EPU - OFF
  • GENE - OFF
  • Master avionics - OFF

  • VENTILATE THE CABIN
  • When smoke clears, all consumers - OFF

(Check visually or via [SCU TST] if fitted)

  • EMER SW - ON
  • BAT/EPU - ON
  • DCT BAT - ON
  • GENE - ON (Check DC parametrs, if bad, GEN OFF, LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE)

Clears? No = Land ASA POSSIBLE

DC Parameters not correct = Land ASA PRACTICABLE

  • GENE - OFF
  • Unneccessary equip - OFF

DC Parameters correct

  • Master avionics - ON
  • Minimum required consumers - ON,
    one by one, if return of smoke noticed, switch off that particular system for remainder of flight.
  • Identify source CONTINUE FLIGHT
  • When [MASTER SWITCH] or [EMER SW] is actuated or battery and generator are off line, the VEMD goes off. Apply the procedure for failure of both screens (§ 3.5.1 VEMD SCREEN FAILURE Section 3).

————————————————————————————–

  • *SOURCE IDENTIFIED**
    1. Corresponding system …………. OFF.
    2. Ventilate the cabin.

CONTINUE FLIGHT depending on system failed.

47
Q

WHAT ARE THE HYDRAULIC PRESSURES?

A

Below 20 bar HYD light

Above 35 bar fluid routed back into sytem

48
Q

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

A

Emergency conditions are urgent and require landing at the nearest
landing site at which a safe landing can be made.

49
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

Check your Caution Warning Panel (CWP) for ENG P light.

If Illuminated,

LAND IMMEDIATELY (Auto procedure)

Shut down time permiting

If ENG P light is not illuminated, but works when tested,

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

50
Q

BATT (Yellow light)

A

BAT/EPU - CHECK ON
YES = CHECK voltage on VEMD

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

If BATT/EPU was off just turn it on and CONTINUE FLIGHT

51
Q

TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FAILURE IN CRUISE FLIGHT

A

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

  • Cyclic - Adjust to set IAS to Vy and control yaw
  • Collective - Reduce to avoid sideslip
  • APPROACH AND LANDING:
    Carry out an autorotative landing on a suitable area as landing procedure.

The helicopter will yaw to the left with a rotational speed depending on the amount of power and the forward speed set at the time of the failure.

52
Q

IF NF READING IS ABNORMAL, BUT NR IS IN THE GREEN ARC WHAT WOULD YOU DO?

A

Nr - check in green Tq >0%

CONTINUE FLIGHT

Nf can be read on VEMD, press select then scroll 4 times.

53
Q

CONTINUOUS TONE

A

Collective - Reduce to maitain Nr in green OR power in limits

Flight Paramters - check

54
Q

LAND IMMEDIATELY

A

Self explanatory.

55
Q

INTERMEDIATE TONE

A

Collective - INCREASE to maintain Nr in green

Aplly applicable procedure according to situation

56
Q

CONTINUE FLIGHT

A

Continue flight as planned. Repair at the destination according to the
maintenance manual.

57
Q

BLEED VALVE FAILURE

A
  • If the flag is not displayed when the engine is shut down, check the GOV SIGNAL fuse or breaker on 30 amp panel. DO NOT START ENGINE
  • If the flag does not disappear at high power settings, maximum available engine power is reduced, specifically by cold weather.
  • If the flag does not re-appear at low power settings, the engine may surge. AVOID ABRUPT POWER SETTINGS
  • Bleed valve failures reults in GOV illumination.
  • LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
58
Q

EBCAU

(STANDS FOR)

A

Emergency Backup Control Ancillary Unit

59
Q

FLAME-OUT IN CRUISE FLIGHT

A

AUTOROTATION PROCEDURE OVER LAND
1. Collective pitch ……………….. REDUCE to maintain NR in green arc.

  1. IAS ………………………………….. SET to Vy.

• If relighting impossible or after tail rotor control failure

  1. Twist grip ………………………….IDLE detent.
  2. Maneuver the aircraft into the wind on final approach.

• At height ≅ 70 ft (21 m)

  1. Cyclic………………………………..FLARE.

• At 20/25 ft (6/8 m) and at constant attitude

  1. Collective pitch…………………..GRADUALLY INCREASE to reduce the rate of descent and forward speed.
  2. Cyclic………………………………..FORWARD to adopt a slightly nose-up landing attitude (< 10°).
  3. Pedal …………………………………ADJUST to cancel any sideslip tendency.
  4. Collective pitch…………………..INCREASE to cushion touch-down.

• After touch-down

  1. Cyclic, collective, pedal ………ADJUST to control ground run.

• Once the aircraft has stopped

  1. Collective pitch…………………..FULL DOWN.
  2. Rotor brake ………………………..APPLY below 170 rotor rpm.
60
Q

BOTH VEMD SCREENS FAILED

A

Reduce airspeed to 100 knots (-2 knots per 1000 Hp)

NO HOVER landing

Can be a single failure when battery and DC generator are in “OFF” position (fire and smoke detection procedure).

61
Q

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE

A

Emergency conditions are less urgent and in the pilot’s judgement, he may
proceed to the nearest airfield where he can expect appropriate assistance.

62
Q

IN FLIGHT

A

AVOID PROLONGED HOVERING

CONTINUE FLIGHT

63
Q

FADEC SYSTEM FAILURES 3 LEVELS

A

LEVEL 1 - FLASHING YELLOW GOV LIGHT

Flashing at idle or during starting or shut down: Governor redundancy failure, no impact on governing function.
. Start-up procedure: abort, report to Maintenance Manual
. Autorotation training: cancel training, return to base.

LEVEL 2 - SOLID YELLOW GOV LIGHT

Permanently lighted :
Governing function degraded.
1. Collective - AVOID abrupt power changes.
2. IAS - MAINTAIN below VNE power off
LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
On ground : do not start the engine.

LEVEL 3 - RED GOV LIGHT (Total FADEC failure, metering valve frozen. EBCAU has taken over

IN FLIGHT:
1. Flight parameters - CHECK
Emergency mode automatically self-engages. GOV (yellow) illuminates.

  1. Collective pitch…………….. AVOID abrupt changes

Maintain Ng > 80% Hp < 20000 ft
Maintain Ng > 85% Hp ≥ 20000 ft

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
Approach and Landing : Make a powered approach. Avoid steep angle.

After touch down, shut-down :
Collective pitch - SLOWLY down to low pitch
Starting selector - OFF

NOTE

This failure can also results in loss of ΔNg and torque parameters on the VEMD.

• DURING ENGINE STARTING :
Starting selector - OFF position immediately

64
Q

VEMD CAUTION MESSAGE

A

CONTINUE FLIGHT unless EP

[SCROLL] - DEPRESS to reach the relevant page and check the parameter.

Parameters Consistancy - Check

Yes = [RESET] only once

No = Follow (LAND as soon as PRACTICABLE) EP for that parameter

65
Q

Ng/♦Ng INDICATOR FAILURE

A

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

As with all of these failures…

Respect maximum Tq values

Keep T4 below 810c

66
Q

IN FLIGHT

A
  • U BUS - CHECK
  • GENE BUTTON ON - TURN ON

IF GEN BUTTON is ON - PRESS RESET

IF LIGHT GOES OUT

CONTINUE FLIGHT

IF LIGHT STAYS ON

UNNECESSART EQUIP. - OFF

LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

(If the battery fails, the VEMD will go out and only the analog NR gauge will remain)

Maximum flight time on battery: DAY - 50 min (1 VHF 1 VOR)

NIGHT - 20 min (above + instrument lights and external lights)

67
Q

TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FAILURE IN HOVER OGE

A

LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Simultaneously

  • Collective - Reduce (depending on available height)
  • Cyclic - Forward to gain speed
  • Set Vy 70 KIAS and control yaw

If a go around has been perfomed, carry out an autorotative landing on a suitable area.

The helicopter will yaw to the left with a rotational speed depending on the amount of power and the forward speed set at the time of the failure.

68
Q

DESCRIBE DIFFERENT AUDIO WARNINGS FOR THE EC130B4

A

GONG - When a RED warning appears on the CWP

(310 Hz)

CONTINUOUS TONE - Below 360 RPM NR

INTERMITTENT TONE - Above 410 RPM NR

(285 Hz)

CONTINUOUS TONE

When MAXIMUM TAKE-OFF LIMITATIONS ECXEEDED

After 1.5 second delay if power remains within transient

Immediately when transient exceeded/or will be exceeded during fast power increase

69
Q

Cranking Procedure

A

The cranking procedure can be performed after an aborted start or for
check or maintenance purposes.

Proceed as follows:

  1. Start selector - OFF.
  2. Emergency fuel shut-off lever - FORWARD.
  3. Ng - CHECK ≤ 10 %.
  4. [FUEL P] - ON.
  5. [CRANK] - PRESSED 20 sec. max.
  6. [CRANK] - OFF.
  7. [FUEL P] - OFF.

CAUTION

Do not crank the engine with the emergency fuel shutoff valve closed or
with the fuel pump off as this could damage the engine high pressure fuel
pump.

70
Q

All the Land Immediately(s)

A
  1. TR failure IGE
  2. Oil Press confirmed
  3. Eng Fire
  4. FUEL FILT w/ osc
71
Q

All the Land ASA Possible(s)

A
  1. TR Failure OGE
  2. TR Failure Cruise
  3. Oil Temp confirmed
  4. ENG CHIP
  5. MGB P
  6. MGB TEMP confirmed
  7. MGB CHIP
  8. FUEL
  9. FUEL P
  10. FUEL FILT confirmed
  11. Smoke (does not clear)
72
Q

All the Land ASA Practicable(s)

A
  1. Both VEMDs
  2. NR failure
  3. any ENG Paramater failure
  4. either GOV
  5. any SERVO
  6. BATT (amber)
  7. GENE confirmed
  8. DOOR
  9. Bleed valve
  10. Smoke (clears)
73
Q

All the Continue Flight(s)

Regardless of severity

A
  1. VEMD Msgs
  2. Nf failure
  3. TWT GRIP
  4. TGB CHIP
  5. PITOT
  6. HORN
  7. LIMIT