Commercial Pilot for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › II. Preflight Procedures › Task C. Powerplant Starting and Rotor Engagement

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 7-23
Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Turbine Engines › Foreign Object Damage (FOD)
utilized. Preflight procedures include a visual inspection for any sign of FOD. Turbine Engine Hot/Hung Start When the EGT exceeds the safe limit of an aircraft, it experiences a “hot start.” This is caused by too much fuel entering…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-2
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM) › Scenario
shift when he receives a request for a patient pickup at a roadside vehicle accident. The pilot has started to feel the onset of a cold; his thoughts are on getting home and getting a good night’s sleep. After ... thunderstorms are approaching, the flight can be completed prior to their arrival. Figure 13-1. The pilot has a limited capacity of doing work and handling tasks, meaning there is a point at which the tasking exceeds the pilot…
Risk Management Handbook p. 2-4
Chapter 2: Personal Minimums › Personal Minimums › Step 5—Adjust for Specific Conditions
additional safety margins [Figure 2-9] only provide a starting point. Pilots may develop their own adjustment factors based on experience, aircraft capabilities, and operation. If flying experience is limited or infrequent, the adjustment magnitude could increase. If multiple special…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 7-30
Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Electrical System
charge in the battery. Electrical energy stored in a battery provides a source of electrical power for starting the engine and a limited supply of electrical power for use in the event the alternator or generator fails. Most DC generators ... aircraft have receptacles to which an external ground power unit (GPU) may be connected to provide electrical energy for starting. These are very useful, especially during cold weather starting. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for engine starting using…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-12
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › Dynamic Rollover
cyclic control alone. For example, the right skid contacts an object and becomes the pivot point while the helicopter starts rolling to the right. Even with full left cyclic applied, the main rotor thrust vector and its moment follows ... type of landing gear and all types of rotor disks. It is important to remember rotor blades have a limited range of movement. If the tilt or roll of the helicopter exceeds that range (5–8°), the controls (cyclic…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 4-16
Chapter 4: Helicopter Components, Sections, and Systems › Electrical Systems
current to the various electrical components of the helicopter. A battery is used mainly for starting the engine. In addition, it permits limited operation of electrical components, such as radios and lights, without the engine running. The battery is also ... from the battery. A charging ammeter indicates that the battery is being charged. This is normal after an engine start since the battery power used in starting is being replaced. After the battery is charged, the ammeter should stabilize near…