R44 Emergency Procedures

Question 1

Max glide distance configuration

Answer 1

In an auto-rotation
90 knots, 90% RPM, 4.7:1 or 1300’ AGL/mile
Increase RPM to 97% below 500’ AGL

Question 2

Minimum rate of descent

Answer 2

In an auto-rotation
55 knots, 90% RPM, 4.1:1 or 1500’ AGL/mile
Increase RPM to 97% below 500’ AGL

Question 3

Air restart procedure

Answer 3

Enter auto-rotation
Mixture full rich
Throttle closed, then cracked slightly
Actuate starter with left hand

Question 4

Loss of tail rotor thrust in forward flight

Answer 4

Nose right cannot be corrected by left pedal
Enter auto-rotation
Maintain 70 knots
Select landing site
Roll throttle off into over-travel spring
Perform auto-rotation landing

When suitable site not available, maintain low power setting and 70+ knots
Enter auto-rotation before reducing speed

Question 5

Loss of tail rotor thrust in hover

Answer 5

Nose right cannot be corrected by left pedal
Roll throttle off into over-travel spring
Let helicopter settle
Raise collective before touchdown to cushion landing

Question 6

Engine fire in flight

Answer 6

Enter auto-rotation
Cabin heat closed
Cabin vent open
If engine is running, perform a normal landing then mixture off and fuel valve off
If engine stops running, fuel valve off
Perform auto-rotation landing
Battery off
Apply rotor break (time permitting)
Exit

Question 7

Electrical fire in flight

Answer 7

Battery and alternator off
Open cabin vents
Land immediately
Mixture off and fuel valve off
Apply rotor break (time permitting)
Exit

Question 8

Ditching over water - power off

Answer 8

Perform autorotation
Unlatch doors
Apply lateral cyclic on contract with water to stop rotor blades
Release seatbelts and clear helicopter as soon as rotors stop

Question 9

Ditching over water - power on

Answer 9

Descend to hover above water
Unlatch doors
Passengers exit helicopter
Fly a safe distance away
Battery and alternator off
Roll throttle into over-travel spring
Remain level and apply full collective as helicopter contacts water
Apply lateral cyclic to stop rotor blades
Release seat belt and clear helicopter when rotors stop

Question 10

Headset audio failure

Answer 10

Land as soon as practical as you are unable to hear the low rotor warning

Question 11

Engine fire during start on ground

Answer 11

Cranking - continue start
If engine starts - run at 60-70% for a short time
Mixture off
Fuel valve off
Battery off
Apply rotor brake, time permitting
Exit helicopter

Question 12

Tachometer failure

Answer 12

Use remaining tach to monitor RPM

If unclear which has failed or both, allow governor to maintain proper RPM and land as soon as practical

Question 13

Oil light

Answer 13

Check engine tach for loss of power
Check oil pressure
If confirmed, land immediately

Question 14

MR temp light
MR chip light
TR chip light

Answer 14

If light accompanied by noise or vibration, land immediately

Otherwise, land as soon as practical