Flight Instructor for Rotorcraft Category Helicopter Rating › XI. Emergency Operations › Task H. Systems and Equipment Malfunctions

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Risk management

Checklist usage for a system or equipment malfunction.

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Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 2-23
Chapter 2: Aeronautical Decision-Making › Decision-Making in a Dynamic Environment › Internal Resources
system malfunction or in-flight emergency. Students reluctant to use checklists can be reminded that pilots at all levels of experience refer to checklists, and that the more advanced the aircraft is, the more crucial checklists become. In addition ... required to be carried on board the aircraft and is essential for accurate flight planning and resolving in-flight equipment malfunctions. However, the most valuable resource a pilot has is the ability to manage workload whether alone or with others…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 13-8
Chapter 13: Effective Aeronautical Decision-Making › Single-Pilot Resource Management
board the aircraft. • Is indispensable for accurate flight planning. • Plays a vital role in the resolution of inflight equipment malfunctions. Other valuable flight deck resources include current aeronautical charts and publications, such as the Airport/ Facility Directory (A/FD…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 12-7
Chapter 12: Night Operations › Night Flight › Preflight
breakers, check to see that they are not tripped. A tripped circuit breaker may be an indication of an equipment malfunction and should be left for maintenance to troubleshoot before flying. All aircraft operating between sunset and sunrise are required…
Aviation Instructor's Handbook p. 1-25
Chapter 1: Risk Management and Single-Pilot Resource Management › Use of Resources › Internal Resources
system malfunction or inflight emergency. Learners reluctant to use checklists can be reminded that pilots at all levels of experience refer to checklists, and that the more advanced the aircraft is, the more crucial checklists become. With the advent ... electronic checklists, it has become easier to develop and maintain personal checklists from the manufacturer’s checklist with additions for specific aircraft and operations. In addition, the AFM/POH, which is required to be carried onboard the aircraft, is essential…
Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-16
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › System Malfunctions › Antitorque System Failure
System Malfunctions By following the manufacturer’s recommendations regarding operating limits and procedures and periodic maintenance and inspections, many system and equipment failures can be eliminated. Certain malfunctions or failures can be traced to some error on the part…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 7-31
Chapter 7: Aircraft Systems › Electrical System
system. [Figure 7-34] Fuses or circuit breakers are used in the electrical system to protect the circuits and equipment from electrical overload. Spare fuses of the proper amperage limit should be carried in the aircraft to replace defective ... appropriate action to be taken. Not all aircraft are equipped with an ammeter. Some have a warning light that, when lighted, indicates a discharge in the system as a generator/alternator malfunction. Refer to the AFM/POH for appropriate action…