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NORMAL CHECKLIST Bell 505

BELL 505 JET RANGER X · Checklist

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The Bell 505 JET RANGER X Normal Checklist provides a comprehensive set of procedures and checks to be performed before, during, and after flight operations. It ensures that all necessary safety and operational protocols are followed to maintain aircraft integrity and safety.

  • Preflight checks must be completed and verified.
  • Weight and balance must be within limits.
  • Engine start procedures include monitoring specific temperatures and pressures.
  • Post-flight procedures include shutting down the engine and securing the rotor brake.
  • All lights and systems must be checked before engine start.
  • Emergency fuel shutoff must be verified.
  • Pilot and passenger briefings are mandatory.
  • External power connection is allowed if required.

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Reference only, not for flight. Use the current approved manual for your aircraft. See terms, section 5.

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Checklist
Year
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2023
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203 KB
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heli-academy.ch
Language
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en
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What is the NORMAL CHECKLIST Bell 505?

The NORMAL CHECKLIST Bell 505 is a checklist for the BELL 505 JET RANGER X, dated 2023.

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The NORMAL CHECKLIST Bell 505 — the BELL 505 JET RANGER X checklist on file — is dated 2023.

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In this document

Pre-Flight Checks

Includes checks for fuel, oil caps, rotor blades, mass and balance, and passenger briefings.

Before Engine Start

Involves powering up systems, checking exceedance logs, and verifying weight and balance.

Engine Start Procedures

Details the steps for starting the engine, including throttle settings and monitoring battery voltage.

Engine Runup

Covers checks for hydraulic systems, engine temperatures, and throttle adjustments.

Shutdown Procedures

Outlines the steps for safely shutting down the engine and securing the aircraft.

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Safety notes

  • Only checks and procedures in the RFM are approved.
  • Monitor MGT and NG during engine start.
  • Rotor brake must be applied below 38% NR if required.
  • Verify no uncommanded control movements during hydraulic system checks.

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Full document text

NORMAL CHECKLIST Bell 505 HS – Normal Checklist Bell 505 Ÿ Iss 1 / Rev 1 Only checks & procedures in the RFM are approved. Page 1 PRE- FLIGHT • PREFLIGHT CHECK COMPLETED • FUEL / OIL CAPS, COWLINGS CLOSED / SECURED • OAT ≤ 4°C: FUEL ANTI-ICE ADDITIVE ADDED • ROTOR BLADES FREE / LEVEL / 45° OFF-CENTER • METEO / NOTAM / DABS CHECKED • MASS & BALANCE IN LIMITS • PEDALS ADJUSTED & SECURED • FIRE EXTINGUISHER INSTALLED & SECURED • CABIN & BAGGAGE SECURED • PASSENGER BRIEFING COMPLETED • DEPARTURE BRIEFING COMPLETED INTERIOR CHECK • FRONT SEATS FORWARD & LOCKED • DOORS / SEATBELTS CLOSED, VERIFY LATCHED (2 x 3) / ON • FLIGHT CONTROLS FRICT OFF, CHECK TRAVEL, FRICT ON • THROTTLE(S) IDLE PILOT / IDLE FI • LANDING LIGHT OFF • BATT, GEN, POSN LTS, PITOT HTR: OFF / REV PFD: NORM / ANTICOLL LT: ON • PNL LT / HYD / ENGINE AUTO / ON / OFF • BLEED AIR OFF • DEFOG-HEAT / INT LTS / VENT AS REQUIRED • EMERG FUEL SHUTOFF AFT / WIRED • ROTOR BRAKE OFF (AFT / UP) BEFORE ENGINE START • FOR NIGHT FLYING STANDBY INSTRUMENT ........ON • BATT / FLARM ON • EXTERNAL POWER (if required) CONNECTED • GARMIN SYSTEM POWER UP ....................... COMPLETE MFD INITIAL SCREEN ..... ACKNOWLEDGE • MFD EXCEEDENCE LOGS CHECK NONE • WEIGHT & BALANCE INSERTED / .FOB SYNC. .CFM W&B. • ENGINE OUT AUDIO VERIFY ACTIVATED / MUTE .SK12. • CHECK CAS MESSAGES DISPLAYED .XMSN OIL PRESS. .FUEL PRESS. .ENG OIL PSI LO. .ENG OUT. .GEN. .WOG – .EXT POWER. if used • HEADSETS ON • .AUD TST. (ENG/TEST)....... PRESS TONES ................................. VERIFY .AUD TST. ............................ CANCEL (G1000H FANS / RPM / MASTER WARN / LOW RRPM / ENGINE OUT / ECU FAIL / VNE WARN / 150 FEET / MASTER CAUT / ENGINE FIRE / IMPENDING EXCEEDENCE) • .CHIP TST.. PRESS / CHECK OK • .FIRE TST. PRESS / CHECK OK • ANTICOLL LT VERIFY ON • FUEL QTY CHECK èèèè NORMAL CHECKLIST Bell 505 HS – Normal Checklist Bell 505 Ÿ Iss 1 / Rev 1 Only checks & procedures in the RFM are approved. Page 2 (BEFORE ENGINE START) • SETTINGS MFD & PFD, FLARM HEADINGS .......... COMPARE / CHECK ALTIMETERS ....... SET on PFD / SAM COM, NAV ............ SET on PFD / MFD XPDR .................... 7000 on PFD FLARM .................. SET ENGINE START • COLLECTIVE / CYCLIC & PEDALS FULL DOWN / NEUTRAL • AREA (LEFT & RIGHT) / HELI TRAFFIC CLEAR / NO ARR/DEP TRAFFIC • THROTTLE PILOT FLYING FLY / CHECK NO .DUAL FLY. • THROTTLE(S) IDLE PILOT / IDLE FI • BATT HEATER ON. BATTERY COLD. NOT DISPLAYED • BATT VOLTAGE VERIFY ³ 25.7 V • ENGINE START / RUN • MGT on PSI MONITOR (<800°C, <870°C MAX 10") • .START. OUT @ 50% NG • ENGINE / XMSN CHECK PRESSURE • IDLE CHECK @ 63% ± 1% NP • EXTERNAL POWER (if used) REMOVE / CLOSE ACCESS DOOR • GEN ON • VOLTAGE CHECK 28V ± 0.5V ENGINE RUNUP • FRICTIONS OFF / ADJUSTED • HYD SYS OFF, CHECK NO UNCOMMANDED CTRLS MOVEMENTS, ON • ENG & XMSN T's & P's GREEN / ENG OIL TEMP ³ 10°C • PITOT HEATER ON / CHECK .PITOT ON. / OFF • COLLECTIVE FULL DOWN • THROTTLE .......... FLY CHECK NR MATCHES NP / 104% • HYD SYS ............. OFF / CHECK CTRLS CYCLIC ................ CENTER / X-PATTERN COLLECTIVE ....... MOVE 2-5CM • HYD SYS ON SHUT- DOWN • COLLECTIVE / CYCLIC & PEDALS FULL DOWN / NEUTRAL • THROTTLE IDLE / START TIMING 30 SEC • FRICTIONS ON • LANDING & POSITION LIGHTS OFF • AFTER 30 SEC IDLE: WAIT FOR .OK TO SHUTDOWN. • GEN OFF • ENGINE OFF / MUTE AUDIO .SK12. • MGT / NG VERIFY DECREASING • ROTOR BRAKE APPLY BELOW 38% NR (IF REQUIRED) • NOTE FLIGHT DATA ON MFD AUX / OEM DIAGN. PAGE • WHEN NG = 0 / MGT STABILIZED BATT ............................... OFF ANTICOLL LT ................. REMAINS ON • STANDBY MODULE VERIFY OFF • MAIN ROTOR TIE DOWN INSTALL

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