Sport Pilot for Helicopter - Simplified Flight Controls › I. Preflight Preparation › Task G. Operation of Systems

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Indications of and procedures for managing system abnormalities or failures.

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Helicopter Flying Handbook p. 11-16
Chapter 11: Helicopter Emergencies and Hazards › System Malfunctions › Antitorque System Failure
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 of the pilot; therefore ... appropriate flying techniques and use of threat and error management may help to prevent an emergency Antitorque System Failure Antitorque failure usually falls into one of two categories. One is failure of the power drive portion of the tail rotor…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 6-4-1
Chapter 6. Emergency Procedures › Section 4. Two-way Radio Communications Failure › 6-4-1. Two-way Radio Communications Failure
Section 4. Two-way Radio Communications Failure 6-4-1. Two-way Radio Communications Failure a. It is virtually impossible to provide regulations and procedures applicable to all possible situations associated with two-way radio communications failure. During ... radio communications failure, when confronted by a situation not covered in the regulation, pilots are expected to exercise good judgment in whatever action they elect to take. Should the situation so dictate they should not be reluctant…
Aeronautical Information Manual p. 4-6-7
Chapter 4. Air Traffic Control › Section 5. Surveillance Systems › 4-6-9. Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur…
Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur After Entry into RVSM Airspace TBL 4-6-2 provides pilot guidance on actions to take under certain conditions of aircraft system failure that occur after entry into RVSM airspace ... judgment to determine the action most appropriate to any given situation. Contingency Actions: Weather Encounters and Aircraft System Failures that Occur After Entry into RVSM Airspace Initial pilot actions when unable to maintain flight level (FL) or unsure of aircraft…
Instrument Procedures Handbook p. 2-47
Chapter 2: En Route Operations › Communication Failure
reported to ATC, as this condition is known and not an anomaly. See also AIM 1-1-13. Communication Failure Two-way radio communication failure procedures for IFR operations are outlined in 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.185. Unless otherwise authorized ... pilots operating under IFR are expected to comply with this regulation. Expanded procedures for communication failures are found in the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM). Pilots can use the transponder to alert ATC to a radio communication failure by squawking code…