NORMAL CHECKLIST R66 Turbine
Robinson R66 Turbine · Pilot's Operating Handbook
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Robinson R66 Turbine helicopter, providing pilots with a structured procedure for various phases of flight, including pre-flight checks, engine start, engine run-up, and shutdown. It is designed to ensure safety and compliance with operational standards. The checklist includes critical steps and parameters that pilots must follow to operate the helicopter effectively and safely. It is essential for both training and operational use, ensuring that all necessary checks are completed before and during flight.
- Fuel shut-off valve must be ON before engine start.
- Monitor N1 during engine start; it should stabilize at 65%-67%.
- MGT must rise within 3 seconds during engine start; keep below 150°C.
- Throttle must be closed during shutdown, with N1 decreasing from 80% to 70% in 2 seconds.
- 5-minute MGT limit out of ground effect with zero wind.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.heli-academy.ch. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Pilot's Operating Handbook
- Year
- 2016
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 1.5 MB
- Publisher
- www.heli-academy.ch
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In this document
Before Engine Start
This section outlines the necessary checks and preparations before starting the engine, including ensuring the fuel shut-off valve is on, completing a preflight check, and confirming that circuit breakers are in. It also emphasizes the importance of checking the temperature and securing the cabin and baggage.
Engine Start
The engine start procedure includes critical steps such as turning on the master battery, ensuring the fuel cutoff is pulled off, and monitoring engine parameters like N1 and MGT during the start process. It specifies that N1 should stabilize between 65% to 67% and that the MGT should rise within 3 seconds.
Engine Runup
During the engine run-up, pilots must test the annunciator panel, check the engine anti-ice, and ensure all doors and seatbelts are secured. The section details the warm-up time and the throttle settings required to ensure the engine operates within normal parameters.
Shutdown
The shutdown procedure includes steps to safely bring the helicopter to a stop, such as lowering the collective and cyclic, closing the throttle, and monitoring MGT. It also instructs on the proper sequence for shutting down avionics and ensuring all switches are turned off.
Limitations and Performance
This section provides important limitations for the R66 Turbine, including a 5-minute limit for MGT out of ground effect with zero wind and the requirement for engine anti-ice and cabin heat to be off during this time. It also references performance data approved by the FAA.
Safety notes
- Ensure area is clear of traffic before engine start.
- Monitor engine parameters closely during start and run-up procedures.
Full document text
NORMAL CHECKLIST R66 Turbine HS - Checklist R66 Issue 2 / Rev. 0 BEFORE ENGINE START • Fuel shut-off valve ON, guard installed - Preflight check completed • Circuit Breakers IN - OAT < 4°C: Fuel additive • Controls & Pedals Full travel, free / Frictions ON - Rotorblades level • Collective DOWN - METEO / NOTAM / DABS - Mass & balance • CABIN HEAT, ENG A/ICE, PITOT HEAT OFF - Cabin & baggage secured • HYD ON - Passenger briefing • All switches & avionics OFF / Check STROBE ON - Departure briefing • Rotor brake & map light OFF ENGINE START • MASTER BATTERY / Voltage ON / Voltage minimum 24.5V • AVIONICS / Radios ON / FLARM ON • IGNITER (Key) ENABLE • Area (left & right) / HELI traffic CLEAR / No arriving/departing traffic • Controls & Pedals NEUTRAL • FUEL CUTOFF Pull OFF • Throttle CLOSED • START button Press and release • N1 15%, increasing • MGT Below 150°C • OIL PRESS Increasing • Main rotor Rotating • FUEL CUTOFF PUSH IN • MGT rise within 3 seconds Monitor / Observe limitations • N1 Stable at 65% to 67% • FUEL CUTOFF guard Install / Start time 1 min • Ground power (if used) Disconnect • GENerator ON • Headsets ON • Settings FLARM, COM, NAV, TX, QNH, Gyros ENGINE RUNUP • Annunciator panel TEST All lights ON / Dualtacho checked • ENG A/ICE check Annunciator light ON • All Doors / Seatbelts CLOSED, aft doors unlocked / ON • Frictions OFF • HYD Checked / ON • Lift collective slightly LOW RPM horn checked • Warm-up time Verify at least 1 min idle • Throttle Slowly to full OPEN (TQ 25%-50%) • N2/R 98-99% (beep as required) • Annunciator lights OUT • Engine gauges Normal operating range SHUTDOWN • Collective / Cyclic, Pedals DOWN / NEUTRAL • Throttle Closed N1 80%à70% in min. 2 sec • Frictions ON • Landing light / NAV lights OFF / Start timer 2:00 • After 2:00 idle Throttle CLOSED • FUEL CUTOFF Pull OFF / Monitor MGT • Sprag clutch check Verify N2/R needles split • Wait 1 min Apply rotor brake if required • Radios & Avionics 121.500 checked / OFF • All switches OFF / STROBE remains ON NORMAL CHECKLIST R66 Turbine HS - Checklist R66 Issue 2 / Rev. 0 R66 POH – SECTION 2 – LIMITATIONS – PLACARDS – FAA APPROVED 19OCT2016 OUT OF GROUND EFFECT, ZERO WIND, MGT 5-MINUTE LIMIT ENGINE ANTI-ICE AND CABIN HEAT OFF, 50 AMP GENERATOR LOAD R66 POH – SECTION 5 – PERFORMANCE – FAA APPROVED 17MAR2021