N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6
BELL 206 · Checklist
Overview
The Bell 206 checklist provides a comprehensive guide for pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures for the Bell Jet Ranger helicopter. It includes detailed steps for engine starting, emergency procedures, and safety checks to ensure safe operation.
- Checklist includes pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight procedures.
- Engine starting requires monitoring of oil pressure and temperature.
- Emergency procedures are outlined for various failure scenarios.
- Hydraulic system checks are essential before flight.
- Weight and balance must be verified before boarding.
- Pilot must remain at controls until rotor stops after shutdown.
- Landing lights should be used as required during flight.
- Battery and fuel systems must be checked before starting.
Document
Source
Originally published by cloversites.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 2011
- File size ·
- 235 KB
- Publisher ·
- cloversites.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Performance
- Service ceiling (ft) ·
- 20000
What is the N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6?
The N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 is a checklist for the BELL 206, dated 2011.
Where does the N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 come from?
This copy of the N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 was originally published by cloversites.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
What year was the N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 published?
The N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 — the BELL 206 checklist on file — is dated 2011.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the BELL 206.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Before Start
Checklist items include securing doors, adjusting seat belts, checking flight controls, and ensuring fuel and hydraulic systems are operational.
Engine Starting
Steps include monitoring rotor position, throttle settings, and ensuring oil pressure rises appropriately during start.
Before Takeoff
Checklist includes setting altimeter, checking engine instruments, and ensuring DC load is below 70%.
Emergency Procedures
Detailed steps for handling engine fires, failures, and hydraulic system issues are provided.
Engine Shutdown
Instructions for safely shutting down the engine and ensuring all systems are off are outlined.
After Shutdown
Checklist includes installing tie downs, conducting a walk-around check, and reporting any issues.
Safety notes
- Do not attempt air start above 12,000 feet.
- Maintain rotor RPM between 90-107% during autorotation.
- Land as soon as practical if any caution lights activate.
- Monitor engine oil pressure and temperature closely.
- Ensure all circuit breakers are in before starting.
- Pilot must remain at controls until rotor has stopped.
Full document text
N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 11.17.11 BEFORE START BRIEF PASSENGERS DOORS SECURE SEAT BELTS/SHOULDER HARNESS ADJUST & FASTEN ADJUST ANTI-TORQUE PEDDLES AS DESIRED FLIGHT CONTROLS FRICTION OFF, CHECK, THEN ON THROTTLE OPEN TO FULL, BACK TO IDLE, THEN CLOSED LANDING LIGHT OFF ENGINE ANTI-ICE OFF HYDRAULIC SYSTEM ON FUEL VALVE ON FUEL BOOST BREAKERS IN INSTRUMENTS IN STATIC POSITIONS INSTRUMENT LIGHT RHEOSTAT OFF OVERHEAD SWITCHES OFF EXCEPT ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT ALL CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN AVIONICS MASTER SWITCH OFF ROTOR BRAKE OFF CABIN HEATER, DEFROST, AND/OR AC OFF BATTERY ON WARNING HORN MUTE CHECK TOT AND TORQUE LIMITS CAUTION AND WARNING LIGHTS PRESS TO TEST FUEL QUANTITY AND PRESSURE CHECK FUEL BOOST FWD/AFT OFF-ON INDEPENDENTLY CHECK PSI ENGINE STARTING MAIN ROTOR NOTE POSITION AND CLEAR COLLECTIVE FULL DOWN THROTTLE CHECK TO IDLE THEN OFF START TIMER (45 SEC STARTER LIMIT) STARTER BUTTON PRESS AND HOLD ENGINE OIL PRESSURE RISING TOT ENSURE <150 DEGREES AT 15% N1, OPEN THROTTLE TO IDLE TOT 810-927 MAX 10 SECONDS ROTOR TURNING BY 25% N1 STARTER RELEASE AT 58% N1 ENGINE & TRANSMISSION PRESSURES CHECK IDLE FOR 1 MINUTE AFTER RELEASING STARTER AFTER 1 MINUTE, OPEN THROTTLE TO 70% N1 GENERATOR ON RADIOS ON (MONITOR DC LOAD) *AIR CONDITIONER / HEATER ON IF DESIRED (MONITOR DC LOAD) PRE-HYDRAULIC CHECK OFF, FEEL FOR MOTORING, THEN ON ENGINE RUN-UP AND HYD. CHECK COLLECTIVE FULL DOWN THROTTLE OPEN TO FULL REMAIN < 40% TORQUE ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON TOT RISE, OFF TOT DECREASE HYDRAULIC SWITCH OFF FLIGHT CONTROLS “X” PATTERN 1” COLLECTIVE RAISE 1-2 INCHES, THEN DOWN HYDRAULIC SWITCH ON *AC/HEATER OFF FOR TAKEOFF AND LANDING BEFORE TAKEOFF LIGHTS AS DESIRED / REQUIRED RADIOS AND NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT AS DESIRED ALTIMETER SET THROTTLE BEEP AS REQUIRED TO 100% ENGINE & TRANSMISSION INSTRUMENTS CHECK NORMAL FUEL QUANTITY NOTE DC LOAD BELOW 70% CONTROL FRICTIONS AS DESIRED TAKEOFF & CLIMB COLLECTIVE INCREASE CYCLIC LEVEL / ANTI-TORQUE HOLD HEADING COLLECTIVE INCREASE TO HOVER CONFIRM ALL INSTRUMENTS NORMAL / AS DESIRED LANDING LIGHTS ON COMMENCE DESIRED TAKEOFF, OBSERVE LIMITATIONS CRUISE LANDING LIGHTS OFF AIRSPEED AS DESIRED BELOW VNE PITOT HEAT ON IN VISIBLE MOISTURE < 40F ENGINE ANTI-ICE ON IN VISIBLE MOISTURE < 40F MAXIMUM PRESSURE ALTITUDE 20,000 FEET DESCENT AND LANDING FLIGHT CONTROLS AS REQUIRED THROTTLE FULL OPEN FLIGHT PATH AS REQUIRED / DESIRED LANDING LIGHTS ON AS REQUIRED ENGINE SHUTDOWN THROTTLE TO IDLE 3-5 SECONDS TO 65% N1 WARNING HORN MUTE FLIGHT CONTROLS APPLY FRICTIONS ENGINE ANTI-ICING OFF TOT STABILIZE AT IDLE FOR 2 MINUTES ELT CHECK FOR INADVERTENT ACTIVATION (121.5) *AIR CONDITIONING / HEATER OFF IDLE RELEASE BUTTON PRESS & CLOSE THROTTLE WARNING HORN MUTE TOT DECREASING USE CYCLIC TO PREVENT STATIC STOP CONTACT RADIO EQUIPMENT, FUEL VALVE, GENERATOR OFF ALL OTHER SWITCHES, EXCEPT BATTERY, OFF PILOT WILL REMAIN AT CONTROLS UNTIL ROTOR STOPPED USE ROTOR BRAKE AS DESIRED BATTERY OFF WHEN N1 ZERO AND TOT STABILIZED AFTER SHUTDOWN INSTALL TIE DOWNS & PROTECTIVE GROUND GEAR IF DESIRED DO WALK-AROUND CHECK OF ENTIRE HELICOPTER REPORT ANY ISSUES, MALFUNCTIONS, OR DAMAGE N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 11.17.11 PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST BATTERY CONNECTED & VENT CHECK ACCESS DOOR LATCHED RIGHT STATIC PORT CLEAN (DON’T TOUCH) CABIN ROOF CONDITION FORWARD FAIRING ATTACHED AND SECURE HYDRAULIC AREA: HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS & LINES HYDRAULIC OIL QUANTITY HYDRAULIC FILTER BYPASS ACCESS DOOR LATCHED TRANSMISSION AREA: TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL TRANSMISSION MOUNT ISOLATION MOUNTS DRAG PIN & STATIC STOP PLATE DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING ACCESS DOOR LATCHED TRANSMISSION FAIRING SECURE PARTICLE SEPARATOR FREE OF DEBRIS ENGINE INLET & PLENUM CLEAR LANDING GEAR CONDITION (STEP, SHOES, MOUNTS) CABIN DOORS & WINDOWS SECURE FUEL SYSTEM: CHECK QUANTITY ADD AS DESIRED FUEL CAP CLOSED BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS OUT BATTERY ON FUEL VALVE OFF DRAIN BUTTON PUSH AND INSPECT FUEL FUEL FILTER DRAIN: FUEL VALVE ON BOOST PUMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN FUEL FILTER DRAIN OPEN BRIEFLY PRESS TO TEST A/F FUEL FILTER LIGHT BATTERY OFF POWER PLANT AREA: MAIN DRIVE COUPLING AND ROTOR BRAKE ENGINE ATTACHMENTS ENGINE MOUNTS THROTTLE LINKAGE FUEL CONTROL & GOVERNOR HOSES, TUBING & CHECK FOR LEAKS EXHAUST STACK & CLAMP GENERATOR SCOOP CLOSE ENGINE COWLING & LATCHES EXHAUST COVER REMOVED OIL TANK QUANTITY CHECK THEN CAP SECURE ACCESS DOOR LATCHED AFT FAIRING ATTACHED AND SECURE DRIVE SHAFT COVER ATTACHED AND SECURE TAIL BOOM INSPECT FOR DENTS AND CRACKS TAIL BOOM HORIZONTAL STABILIZER & LIGHT (GREEN) TAIL ROTOR GUARD (STINGER) & VERTICAL STABILIZER ANTI-COLLISION LIGHT (RED) & POSITION LIGHT (WHITE) TAIL ROTOR AREA: TAIL ROTOR CONDITION TAIL ROTOR TRANSMISSION OIL LEVEL CONTROLS, TIP BLOCKS & SEALS WEIGHTS AND SAFETY WIRE TAIL BOOM INSPECT FOR DENTS AND CRACKS DRIVE SHAFT COVER ATTACHED AND SECURE HORIZONTAL STABILIZER & LIGHT (RED) FORWARD TAIL ROTOR COUPLER OIL COOLER BLOWER SHAFT, BLOWER & FILTER ACCESS DOOR LATCHED AFT FAIRING ATTACHED AND SECURE BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT / CHECK WEIGHT POWER PLANT AREA: MAIN DRIVE COUPLING AND ROTOR BRAKE ENGINE ATTACHMENTS ENGINE MOUNTS EXHAUST STACK & CLAMP HOSES, TUBING & CHECK FOR LEAKS LINEAR ACTUATOR & GOVERNOR ENGINE ANTI-ICE VALVE TAIL ROTOR DRIVE SHAFT AIR CONDITIONER PUMP & BELT CLOSE ENGINE COWLING & LATCHES EXHAUST COVER REMOVED TRANSMISSION AREA: TRANSMISSION MOUNT ISOLATION MOUNTS DRIVE SHAFT COUPLING ACCESS DOOR LATCHED ROOF / TRANSMISSION FAIRING PARTICLE SEPARATOR FREE OF DEBRIS ENGINE INLET & PLENUM CLEAR ROTOR HEAD HUB, YOKE, TRUNNION BEARING CONDITION / CRACKS PITCH LINKS & PITCH HORNS SWASH PLATE ASSEMBLY (UPPER AND LOWER) ALL LINKAGES BLADE DOUBLERS & SKIN HYDRAULIC AREA: HYDRAULIC ACTUATORS & LINES FORWARD FAIRING ATTACHED AND SECURE ACCESS DOOR LATCHED LANDING GEAR CONDITION (STEP, SHOES, MOUNTS) CABIN DOORS & WINDOWS SECURE NOSE SECTION LEFT STATIC PORT CLEAN (DON’T TOUCH) WINDSHIELD CLEAN AND NO DAMAGE PITOT TUBE COVER REMOVED AND CLEAN EXTERNAL POWER AS REQUIRED
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LANDING LIGHT GLASS CONDITION ANTENNAS CHECK SECURE BEFORE BOARDING MAIN ROTOR BLADES UNTIED AND TURNED AIRWORTHINESS ON BOARD REGISTRATION ON BOARD OPERATING LIMITATIONS ON BOARD WEIGHT AND BALANCE ON BOARD FIRE EXTINGUISHER CHARGED / CURRENT COPILOT CONTROLS AS DESIRED COPILOT / PASSENGER SEAT BELTS SECURE ALL REQUIRED INSPECTIONS COMPLETE N206BW Bell Jet Ranger Checklist Rev 6 11.17.11 EMERGENCY CHECKLIST - WARNING / NOTE ENGINE FIRE DURING STARTING OR SHUTDOWN: PRESS OR CONTINUE TO HOLD THE STARTER BUTTON THROTTLE CLOSED FUEL VALVE OFF ING ENG CIRCUIT BREAKER OUT COMPLETE SHUTDOWN ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT THROTTLE CLOSED IMMEDIATE AUTOROTATION FUEL VALVE OFF BATTERY OFF VENTILATE CABIN ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT (POWER OFF LANDING) LOWER COLLECTIVE ROTOR RPM AT THE HIGH END OF THE OPERATING RANGE WILL PROVIDE MAXIMUM ROTOR ENERGY TO ACCOMPLISH THE LANDING; BUT WILL CAUSE AN INCREASED RATE OF DESCENT REDUCE FORWARD AIRSPEED TO DESIRED AUTOROTATIVE AIRSPEED FOR EXISTING CONDITIONS. MINIMUM DESCENT 52 KNOTS MAXIMUM GLIDE DISTANCE 69 KNOTS IAS SPEED BETWEEN 52 – 69 KNOTS (MAX 115) WITH CYCLIC COLLECTIVE, MAINTAIN 90-107% ROTOR RPM AT LOW ALTITUDE, CLOSE THROTTLE AND FLARE COLLECTIVE PITCH MAY BE NECESSARY LEVEL HELICOPTER AND USE COLLECTIVE TO CUSHION EXCESSIVE GROUND RUN WITH THE COLLECTIVE UP, OR ANY TENDENCY TO FLOAT FOR LONG DISTANCE PRIOR TO GROUND CONTACT SHALL BE AVOIDED ENGINE AIR START WHEN THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE IS BELIEVED TO BE MECHANICAL, DO NOT ATTEMPT A RESTART. LOWER COLLECTIVE SPEED BETWEEN 52 – 69 KNOTS (MAX 115) COLLECTIVE, MAINTAIN 90-107% ROTOR RPM DO NOT ATTEMPT AIR START ABOVE 12,000 FEET (TOT RISES TOO FAST TO CONTROL) FUEL CONTROL AND/OR GOVERNOR FAILURE ENGINE FUEL CONTROL AND/OR GOVERNOR FAILURE IS EVIDENCED BY A CHANGE OF POWER OR RPM. THERE IS NO MANUAL FUEL CONTROL ON THE ENGINE. CONTROL POWER WITH THROTTLE IF ENGINE OVER SPEEDS. MAINTAIN RPM WITH COLLECTIVE PITCH IF ENGINE UNDER SPEEDS. ESTABLISH AUTOROTATIVE GLIDE IF POWER IS VERY LOW OR IF ENGINE MUST BE SHUT DOWN. PREPARE FOR POWER-OFF LANDING. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM FAILURE REDUCE AIRSPEED TO 61-69 KNOTS HYD BOOST CIRCUIT BREAKER OUT, IF NOT RESTORED, IN HYDRAULIC SWITCH ON, IF NOT RESTORED, OFF LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL AND INVESTIGATE A RUN-ON LANDING AT 10-15 KNOTS IS RECOMMENDED EMERGENCY CHECKLIST - WARNING / NOTE DRIVESHAFT FAILURE FAILURE OF MAIN DRIVESHAFT TO TRANSMISSION WILL RESULT IN COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER TO MAIN ROTOR. ALTHOUGH COCKPIT INDICATIONS FOR A DRIVESHAFT FAILURE ARE SIMILAR TO AN ENGINE OVERSPEED, IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT AUTOROTATIVE FLIGHT PROCEDURES BE ESTABLISHED IMMEDIATELY. FAILURE TO REACT IMMEDIATELY TO ROTOR LOW RPM LIGHT, AND AUDIO AND DUAL TACHOMETER CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL. COLLECTIVE, MAINTAIN 90-107% ROTOR RPM SPEED BETWEEN 52 – 69 KNOTS (MAX 115) WITH CYCLIC THROTTLE OPEN (ENGINE IS POWERING TAIL ROTOR) COMPLETE AUTOROTATION LANDING AND SHUTDOWN TAIL ROTOR CONTROL FAILURE COMPLETE LOSS OF THRUST THROTTLE IDLE ENTER AUTOROTATION FIXED PITCH FAILURE DEPENDING ON THE PITCH POWER - ADJUST AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXCESSIVE YAWING AIRSPEED – ADJUST TO DETERMINE BEST VELOCITY TO MINIMIZE EXCESSIVE YAWING ELECTRICAL POWER FAILURE GENERATOR FAIL LIGHT ON GENERATOR SWITCH RESET THEN ON IF POWER NOT RESTORED GENERATOR SWITCH OFF ALL NON-ESSENTIAL ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT OFF REDUCE ALTITUDE TO BELOW 6000 FEET PRESSURE ALTITUDE IF FLIGHT PERMITS BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE LOSS OF FUEL BOOST PUMPS. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL ENGINE ICING ANTI-ICE SWITCH ON TOT – MAINTAIN WITHIN LIMITS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW, HIGH, OR FLUCTUATING LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE HIGH ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL CAUTION LIGHTS LOW ROTOR RPM REDUCE COLLECTIVE TRANS OIL PRESS LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TRANS OIL TEMP LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE BATTERY TEMP TURN BATTERY OFF ENGINE CHIP LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TRANS CHIP LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE T/R CHIP LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE GEN FAIL RESET, LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL BAGGAGE DOOR LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL A/F FUEL FILTER LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL FUEL PUMP < 6000 LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL FUEL LOW 19 GALLONS REMAIN, PLAN LANDING