Systems Activation and Checks

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Task/Activity Description
No. 1 and No. 2 batteries DC to AC Inverter Intercom System power switch VHF-2 radio (R-800L1) External DC Power (skip this step if external power is not available) External AC Power (skip this step if external power is not available) HYD/XMSN group and EKRAN system power switch Master Caution/Warning Light Reset and EKRAN self test Lamp test

Switch position/Action
ON Verify set to AUTO ON ON ON ON ON Press and release twice, EKRAN self test should run Press, button verify all warning, caution, and advisory lamps light and audio warning plays, then release button ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON OPER ON ON Program as required ON Press button, verify that both gauges increase past 800 C, release button TEST Verify set to WARN Group 1 - Verify proper light illumination*

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Navigation lights (if required) Gauge illumination (if required - skip this step if using night vision goggles) ADI and HSI illumination (if required - skip this step if using night vision goggles) Blade tip lights (if required) Formation lights (if required) Anti-collision light (if required) Cockpit night illumination (if required - when using night vision goggles) Landing/Search light (if required) Rear control panel illumination (if required) Inertial Navigation Unit power K-041 Targeting/Navigation power switch ABRIS AMMS Standby Attitude Indicator power PVI-800 Master mode selector Weapons control system switch UV-26 IRCM deployment system UV-26 programming L-140 Laser Warning Receiver EGT indicator engines stopped test Fire extinguishing system test switch Fire signalling switch Fire warning group 1 test switch

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Task/Activity Description
Reset fire warning lights

Switch position/Action

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Move fire signalling switch from WARN to OFF then back to WARN Fire warning group 2 test switch Group 2 - Verify proper light illumination* Reset fire warning lights Move fire signalling switch from WARN to OFF then back to WARN Fire warning group 3 test switch Group 3 - Verify proper light illumination* Reset fire warning lights Move fire signalling switch from WARN to OFF then back to WARN Set fire extinguishing system to normal operation. OPER Voice message unit test Press and release button, audio message EKRAN is ready should play Fuel meter power ON Fuel meter test Press test button and verify both needles increase to maximum and both low fuel warning lights illuminate. Cockpit door CLOSE (RCTRL+C) Items with a gray background can be skipped when performing an accelerated start up. *Note: During testing of the fire extinguishing system, the following lights should illuminate (from left to right): During test of Group 1 and Ground 2: FIRE LH ENG, FIRE APU, FIRE HYDR, FIRE RH ENG, FIRE GRBX (all 5 lights) - During test of Group 3: FIRE LH ENG, FIRE HYDR, FIRE RH ENG, FIRE GRBX (4 lights only, FIRE APU should not illuminate)

APU and Engines Start

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Task/Activity Description
Request engine startup permission from control tower using VHF-2 radio APU fuel shutoff valve Forward fuel tank boost pump Aft fuel tank boost pump Engine start mode START/CRANK/FALSE Turbo Gear/APU/Left Engine/Right Engine selector Start APU Monitor APU EGT during start Check APU start sequence completed Check proper APU operation

Switch position/Action
Continue after receiving engine startup permission ON Verify APU VLV OPEN light illuminates ON Verify FWD TANK PUMP ON light illuminates ON Verify AFT TANK PUMP ON light illuminates Verify in START position Verify in APU position Press and release START button Verify EGT does not exceed 850 C Verify APU ON light illuminates within 24 seconds Verify APU ON and APU OIL PRESS NORM lights remain illuminated, and monitor APU EGT not to exceed 720 C OFF (down) Verify full down ON Verify LEFT VLV CLOSED light extinguishes ON Verify RIGHT VLV CLOSED light extinguishes ON LH ENG or RH ENG Press and release START button OPEN when engine RPM indicator begins moving Verify RPM increases smoothly Verify EGT increasing by 20% N1 RPM Verify rotor blades begin turning by 25% N1 RPM Verify START VLV light extinguishes between 60% and 65% N1 RPM Verify rotor RPM greater than 55% after 2nd engine start with throttles at IDLE Press and release APU SHUTOFF button OFF

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Rotor brake Collective Left engine fuel shutoff valve Right engine fuel shutoff valve Left and Right Engine Electronic Governor switches Turbo Gear/APU/Left Engine/Right Engine slector Start engine Engine cutoff lever of selected engine Monitor N1 RPM gauge Check for engine ignition Check for rotors turning Check for proper completion of start sequence Repeat steps 16 through 22 for second engine Monitor smooth increase of rotor RPM Shutdown APU APU fuel shutoff valve

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Task/Activity Description
Verify APU shutdown

Switch position/Action

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Verify APU EGT decreasing and all lights on APU panel extinguished Check engine and gearbox operating temperatures Verify both engine oil temperatures are above 30 C and main gearbox oil temperature is above -15 C Set Parking Brake (LSHIFT+W) Verify positive pressure on wheel brake pressure gauge Increase throttle to flight idle Throttle levers to AUTO position (PGUP twice) Check rotor RPM Verify rotor RPM smoothly increases to between 86%-87% EGT indicator engines running test Press button, verify that both gauges decrease below 150 C, release button Items with a gray background can be skipped when performing an accelerated start up. *Note: Ensure at least 1 minute for APU warm-up between APU start and first engine start. Also allow at least one minute between first and second engine starts to avoid APU overheating.

Pre-flight Checks
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Task/Activity Description
Left and Right AC Generators Remove DC external power Remove AC external power Rotor de-ice system (only when outside air temperature is below 5 C) Engine anti-ice system (only when outside air temperature is below 5 C) Hydraulic systems check

Switch position/Action
ON OFF OFF ON ON

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Move cyclic and pedals (no more than 1/3 of their full travel) and verify that hydraulic system pressure remains between 65-80 kgf/cm2 Radar altimeter Set warning altitude Ejection system Set all three switches ON Standby Attitude Indicator Uncage and set rotary HUD Brightness Adjust as required Items with a gray background can be skipped when performing an accelerated start up.

Taxi Checks
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Task/Activity Description
Caution/Warning lamps and EKRAN checks Check gauges and instruments Visually observe area around helicopter Request taxi permission from control tower using VHF-2 radio Left and Right Engine dust protectors Release parking brake Collective Use cyclic and pedals to taxi to runway and line up on runway heading Autopilot

Switch position/Action
Verify no cautions or warnings Verify all indications within normal operating paramters Verify clear of obstacles Continue after receiving taxi permission ON Verify LH ENG DUST PROT and RH ENG DUST PROT lights illuminate (RSHIFT-W) Increase to 3 of blade pitch

Press BANK, PITCH, and HEADING hold buttons Collective Lower to full down position Set parking brake (RSHIFT-W) *Note: If engine anti-ice is operating, it is not necessary to perform this step, since the dust protectors operate in conjunction with the engine anti-ice system.

Before Takeoff Checks

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Task/Activity Description
Caution/Warning lamps and EKRAN checks Check gauges and instruments Visually observe area around helicopter Request hover permission from control tower using VHF-2 radio Release parking brake Collective Power check Flight controls Center of Gravity Request takeoff permission from control tower using VHF-2 radio Takeoff

Switch position/Action
Verify no cautions or warnings Verify all indications within normal operating parameters Verify clear of obstacles Continue after receiving hover permission (RSHIFT-W) Increase and maintain stable hover between 7m and 10m altitude Verify ability to maintain stable hover with engines operating within normal ranges Verify flight controls operate properly Verify aircraft is not out of balance Continue after receiving takeoff permission Perform helicopter-style (from hover) or running-style (from ground) takeoff

After Takeoff Checks

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Task/Activity Description
Landing gear

Switch position/Action

Raise Verify three red lights on landing gear control panel Left and Right Engine dust protectors OFF Verify LH ENG DUST PROT and RH ENG DUST PROT lights extinguish PVI-800 waypoint mode Press WPT button PVI-800 waypoint selection Select desired waypoint (16) ABRIS mode selection Select NAV, ARC, or HSI as desired *Note: If engine anti-ice is operating, it is not necessary to perform this step, since the dust protectors operate in conjunction with the engine anti-ice system.

Before Landing Checks

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Task/Activity Description
Within 10km of landing field

Switch position/Action

Contact control tower using VHF-2 radio and notify that you are are Inbound Within 5km of landing field Contact control tower using VHF-2 radio and request landing permission Landing gear Lower Verify three green lights on landing gear control panel Left and Right Engine dust protectors ON Verify LH ENG DUST PROT and RH ENG DUST PROT lights illuminate *Note: If engine anti-ice is operating, it is not necessary to perform this step, since the dust protectors operate in conjunction with the engine anti-ice system.

After Landing Procedures

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Task/Activity Description
Taxi to parking Collective Set parking brake

Switch position/Action

Lower to full down position (RSHIFT+W) Verify positive pressure on wheel brake pressure gauge Left and Right Engine dust protectors OFF Verify LH ENG DUST PROT and RH ENG DUST PROT lights extinguish Refuel/Rearm/Reconfigure if required Set intercom source selector switch to GRND CREW and communicate request to ground crew *Note: If engine anti-ice is operating, it is not necessary to perform this step, since the dust protectors operate in conjunction with the engine anti-ice system.

Shutdown Procedures
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Task/Activity Description
Standby Attitude Indicator Ejection system Engine anti-ice system Rotor de-ice system Left and Right AC Generators Throttle Left and Right Engine cuttof levers Left and Right Engine Electronic Governor switches Rotor brake Left and Right engine fuel shutoff valves

Switch position/Action
Cage Set all three switches OFF OFF (set switch to center position) OFF OFF Decrease to IDLE (PGDN twice) and wait 2 minutes for engine cooldown. CLOSE OFF Wait until rotor RPM drops below 20%, then set rotor brake ON (up) Wait until both engine N1 gauges drop to zero, then OFF Verify LEFT VLV CLOSED and RIGHT VLV CLOSED lights illuminate OFF Verify FWD TANK PUMP ON and AFT TANK PUMP ON lights extinguish OPEN (RCTRL+C) OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF

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Forward and Aft fuel tank boost pumps Cockpit door Fuel meter power VHF-2 radio (R-800L1) Fire extinguishing system UV-26 IRCM system L-140 LWR system Weapons control system switch PVI-800 Master mode selector

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Task/Activity Description
Standby Attitude Indicator power ABRIS AMMS K-041 Targeting/Navigation power switch Inertial Navigation Unit power HYD/XMSN group and EKRAN system power switch Intercom system power switch No. 1 and No. 2 batteries

Switch position/Action
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF