ENSTROM 480 XJQ Checklist komplett
ENSTROM 480B · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Enstrom 480B helicopter, detailing the procedures for preparation, engine start, engine cool down, and post-landing actions. It includes specific checks and actions to ensure safe operation of the helicopter.
- Complete outside check and flight log before starting.
- Ensure all switches are off and circuit breakers are in before engine start.
- Monitor TOT limits during engine start.
- Perform a departure briefing before takeoff.
- Check warning lights and caution panel before engine start.
- Throttle should be full open during engine run-up.
- Lock collective friction after landing.
- Turn off all switches except BATT and strobe lights after landing.
Document
Source
Originally published by flugschule-eichenberger.ch. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
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- 34 KB
- Publisher ·
- flugschule-eichenberger.ch
- Language ·
- en
What is the ENSTROM 480 XJQ Checklist komplett?
The ENSTROM 480 XJQ Checklist komplett is a checklist for the ENSTROM 480B.
Where does the ENSTROM 480 XJQ Checklist komplett come from?
This copy of the ENSTROM 480 XJQ Checklist komplett was originally published by flugschule-eichenberger.ch and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.
Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the ENSTROM 480B.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins on file
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
More ENSTROM 480Bmanuals & documents
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- ENSTROM 480B OPERATOR'S MANUAL AND FAA APPROVED ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUALPilot's Operating Handbook
- SERVICE INFORMATION LETTER SIL T-069Service Bulletins
- 480 MRGB Flushing ProceduresMaintenance Manual
- SIL T-045 Cargo ConfigurationService Bulletins
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In this document
Preparation of Helicopter
Checklist items include outside check, flight log, and flight plan completion.
Before Starting Engine
Ensure all belts, doors, and headsets are secure, and perform checks on circuit breakers and switches.
Engine Cool Down
Steps to cool down the engine include pulling the IGN EXCITE CB and monitoring TOT.
Normal Engine Start
Follow specific N1 requirements based on outside air temperature and monitor engine parameters.
After Landing
Checklist includes lowering collective pitch, locking collective friction, and turning off switches.
Caution Lights / Action
Details actions to take in response to various caution lights during flight.
Safety notes
- Immediate landing with reduced power if MAIN XMSN CHIP light is on.
- Prepare for complete engine or power failure if ENG CHIP or ENG OIL PRESS lights are on.
- Fly to the nearest landing site if FUEL LOW light is on.
- Reduce collective if LOW RPM light is on.
- Initiate autorotation if FIRE light is on during flight.
Full document text
HELICOPTER ENSTROM 480 (HB-XJQ) PREPARATION OF HELICOPTER 1. Outside Check ............................................ COMPLETED 2. Flight Log.................................................... CHECKED 3. Flight Plan .................................................. FILLED OUT BEFORE STARTING ENGINE 1. Belts/PAX/Doors ........................................ SECURE 2. Headsets .................................................... CHECKED 3. Circuit Breakers .......................................... ALL IN 4. All Switches ................................................ OFF 5. Bleed Airs...................................................OFF 6. FUEL SHUT-OFF ....................................... PUSH OPEN 7. BATT Switch .............................................. ON 8. Fuel Quantity .............................................. RECHECK 9. Departure Briefing .................................... COMPLETED 10. APU (if available) ....................................... IN 11. Flight Instruments ....................................... CHECK and SET 12. Warning Lights and Caution Panel ............ TEST and CHECK 13. Collective Friction ....................................... RELEASE 14. ROTOR RPM and ENGINE OUT...............TEST- AUDIO 15. Collective Friction........................................LOCK 16. Flight Controls and Cyclic Trim .................. CHECK 17. Throttle ....................................................... OPEN, then OFF (closed) 18. Rotor Blades .............................................. CLEAR 19. Strobe Lights .............................................. ON 18. TOT .......above 150○C→see ...................... ENGINE COOL DOWN below 150○C→see ...................... NORMAL ENGINE START ENGINE COOL DOWN 1. IGN EXCITE CB ......................................... PULL 2. Starter Switch ............................................. PRESS and HOLD until TOT below 150○ 3. IGN EXCITE CB........................................ PUSH, IN NOTE Please check starter times NORMALE ENGINE START 1. OAT +7°C and above .............................. N1 required: 15% +7°C to -18°C ................................ N1 required: 13% -18°C and below ............................. N1 required: 12% 2. Starter Switch ............................................. PRESS and HOLD 3. Check N1 required, when reached ............ Throttle IDLE 4. TOT Limits.................................................. MONITOR 5. Main Rotor.................................................. CHECK TURNING at 30% N1 6. Starter Switch ............................................. RELEASE at 58% - 60% N1 NOTE HOT START / EMERGENCY SHUT DOWN 1. Throttle ....................................................... CLOSE immediately 2. Starter Switch ............................................. HOLD until TOT in green rang 3. Fuel Shut off ............................................... PULL, CLOSED NOTE Once Starter Switch is depressed, hold until either Engine Start or Emergency Shut-Down is completed. 7. Engine Oil Pressure ................................... CHECK 8. Gas Producer ............................................. SET 60%-65% N1 9. N2 ............................................................... CHECK stabilized 10. Engine ........................................................ STABILISE 1 minute 11. APU ............................................................ DISCONNECT 12. GEN Switch ................................................ ON, Light OFF 13. Volt- and Ampèremeter .............................. CHECK Normal Loading NOTE if N1 decreases and TOT increases MAIN GEN Switch ........................................... OFF N1 ................................................................... SET 65% - 70% MAIN GEN Switch ........................................... ON ENGINE RUN UP 1. NAV Lights..................................................ON as required 2. Avionics/Headsets ..................................... ON, SET and CHECK 3. Flight Instruments....................................... RECHECK 4. ANTI-ICE as required ................................. CHECK Rise in TOT 5. DEFROST / HEAT as required .................. CHECK Rise in TOT 6. ELT / Transponder ..................................... CHECKED 7. Throttle ....................................................... FULL OPEN, max torque 30 PSI 8. GOV INCR / DECR .................................... SET 98% - 100% N2 9. Collective Friction ....................................... RELEASE AFTER LANDING 1. Collective Pitch........................................... FULL DOWN 2. Collective Friction ....................................... LOCK 3. Throttle ....................................................... IDLE (for 2 minutes) 4. All Switches ................................................ OFF except BATT Switch and Strobe Lights. 5. Throttle ....................................................... OFF (after 2 minutes) 6. TOT ............................................................ MONITOR 7. Strobe Lights .............................................. OFF 8. BATT Switch .............................................. OFF ENSTROM 480 BRIEFINGS Departure briefing Performance Checked Departure Procedure Emergency Direction First limit Torque TOT Briefing Completed Check before departure Throttle 100% RPM Torque <20 PSI Engine instr. All green Fuel Endurance Warning lights No warnings Landing lights As required Bleed air OFF Check Completed Hover check Throttle 102% RPM Torque Checked Wind Direction Take off axis Clear Check Completed Climb check Throttle 102% RPM Torque <68 PSI Airspeed 60 KTS Check Completed Cruise check Throttle 102% Bleed Air As required Engine instr. All green Fuel Endurance Warning lights No warnings Landing lights As required Transponder A/C 7000 Check Completed Approach briefing Wind Direction Approach Direction/Slope Hindernisse Checked Beleuchtung Checked Umgebung Checked Performance Checked
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Approach speed Define Briefing Completed Check for approach Throttle 102% RPM Appr speed/Alt. Checked Engine instr. All green Fuel Endurance Warning lights No warnings Landing lights As required Bleed air OFF Check Completed Final check Speed 30 KTS ROD <500 ft Decision to land Yes or Go around Power pedal Left Check Completed CAUTION LIGHTS / ACTION MAIN XMSN CHIP TAIL CHIP Sofortige Landung mit reduzierter Leistung. MAIN XMSN HOT • Wenn gleichzeitig MAIN XMSN CHIP auftritt, sofortige Landung mit reduzierter Leistung. Sonst vom Schwebe- in den Reiseflug übergehen. • Wenn MAIN XMSN HOT nach 10 Min nicht löscht, sofortige Landung mit reduzierter Leistung. ENG CHIP ENG OIL TEMP ENG OIL PRESS DRIVE BRG HOT Landung mit reduzierter Leistung auf dem nächstmöglichen Landeplatz. Vorbereitet auf kompletten Triebwerk- oder Leistungssausfall sein. FUEL LOW Sofort zum nächstmöglichen Landeplatz fliegen. ENG INLET AIR SCAV AIR ziehen. Mit reduzierter Leistung landen. FUEL FILTER Mit reduzierter Leistung landen. EMERGENCY LIGHTS / IMMEDIATE ACTION LOW RPM Kollektiv reduzieren. Im Sinkflug Drehzahl aufbauen. ENG OUT Sinkflug mit Leistung. Vorbereitung auf Autorotation. FIRE im Flug Autorotation einleiten Throttle idle nach 15 Sekunden: FIRE aus = sofortige Landung mit reduzierter Leistung FIRE an = Autorotation weiterführen FIRE am Boden Throttle Closed Starter Switch halten bis TOT im Normalbereich ist Fuel Valve OFF BATT Switch OFF Helikopter verlassen Feuerlöscher, wenn möglich