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Section 3
EMERGENCY/MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Paragraph Page
Subject Number Number

Introduction ............................................................................................ 3-1 ........... 3-3

Definitions .............................................................................................. 3-2 ........... 3-3
Engine ..................................................................................................... 3-3 ........... 3-3
Engine Failure .................................................................................... 3-3-A ....... 3-3
Engine Restart in Flight..................................................................... 3-3-B ....... 3-5
Engine Underspeed ........................................................................... 3-3-C ....... 3-6
Engine Overspeed ............................................................................. 3-3-D ....... 3-6
Engine Compressor Stall/Surge ....................................................... 3-3-E ....... 3-6
Engine Hot Start/Shutdown .............................................................. 3-3-F........ 3-7
Engine Oil Pressure Low, High, or Fluctuating............................... 3-3-G ....... 3-7
Engine Oil Temperature High ........................................................... 3-3-H ....... 3-7
Driveshaft Failure............................................................................... 3-3-I......... 3-8
Fire .......................................................................................................... 3-4 ........... 3-8
Engine Fire on Ground ...................................................................... 3-4-A ....... 3-8
Engine Fire During Flight .................................................................. 3-4-B ....... 3-8
Cabin Smoke or Fumes ..................................................................... 3-4-C ....... 3-9
Tail Rotor ................................................................................................ 3-5 ........... 3-9
Complete Loss of Tail Rotor Thrust ................................................. 3-5-A ....... 3-9
Fixed Pitch Failures ........................................................................... 3-5-B ....... 3-10
Hydraulic System................................................................................... 3-6 ........... 3-10
Loss of Hydraulic Pressure .............................................................. 3-6-A ....... 3-10
Flight Control Actuator Malfunction ................................................ 3-6-B ....... 3-11
Electrical System ................................................................................... 3-7 ........... 3-11
Generator Failure ............................................................................... 3-7-A ....... 3-11
Excessive Electrical Load ................................................................. 3-7-B ....... 3-11
Fuel System............................................................................................ 3-8 ........... 3-12
Not Used ................................................................................................. 3-9 ........... 3-12
Warning and Caution Lights ................................................................. 3-10 ......... 3-12

TABLES

Table Page
Subject Number Number
Warning (Red) Lights............................................................................. 3-1 ........... 3-13
Caution (Amber) Lights ......................................................................... 3-2 ........... 3-13

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Section 3
EMERGENCY/MALFUNCTION PROCEDURES
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3-1. INTRODUCTION
LAND AS SOON Land without delay at
The following procedures contain indications AS POSSIBLE nearest suitable area (i.e.
of failures or malfunctions which affect safety open field) at which a safe
of crew, helicopter, ground personnel or approach and landing is
property; use of emergency features of reasonably assured.
primary and backup systems; and appropriate
warnings, cautions, and explanatory notes. LAND AS SOON Landing site and duration
Table 3-1 and Table 3-2 list fault conditions AS PRACTICAL of flight are at discretion
and co rrective actions for w arn ing and of pilot. Extended flight
caution lights respectively. beyond nearest approved
landing area is not
Helicopter should not be operated following recommended.
any emergency/malfunction procedure or
precautionary landing until cause of Following terms are used to describe
malfunction has been determined and operating condition of a system, subsystem,
corrective maintenance action taken. assembly, or component.

NOTE
Affected Fails to operate in
All corrective action procedures intended or usual manner.
listed herein assume pilot gives first
priority to helicopter control and a Normal Operates in intended or
safe flight path. usual manner.

A tripped circuit breaker should not 3-3. ENGINE

be reset in flight unless deemed
necessary for safe completion of the 3-3-A. ENGINE FAILURE
flight.
3-3-A-1. ENGINE FAILURE — HOVERING
If a tripped circuit breaker is deemed
necessary for safe completion of the • INDICATIONS:
flight, it should only be reset one
time. 1. Left yaw.
2. ENG OUT light illuminated.
3-2. DEFINITIONS
3. Engine instruments indicate power
Following terms indicate degree of urgency in loss.
landing helicopter.
4. Engine out audio (if installed, 206L1+
and 206L3+ IGW Upgrade) activated
when N1 drops below 55%.

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5. NR decreasing with ROTOR LOW 3-3-A-3. AUTOROTATIVE DESCENT

RPM light and audio on when NR PROCEDURE
drops below 90%.
• HOVER
• PROCEDURE:
1. Collective — Maintain.
1. Accomplish autorotative descent and
2. Pedals — Control yaw.
landing. (Refer to AUTOROTATIVE
DESCENT PROCEDURE, paragraph 3. Collective — Increase as needed to
3-3-A-3.) cushion landing.
2. Complete helicopter shutdown.
NOTE
3-3-A-2. ENGINE FAILURE — IN-FLIGHT
Amplitude of collective is a function
• INDICATIONS: of height above ground. Any forward
airspeed will aid in ability to cushion
1. Left yaw. landing.

2. ENG OUT light illuminated. • IN FLIGHT

3. Engine instruments indicate power 1. Maintain heading and attitude
loss. control.
4. Engine out audio (if installed, 206L1+ 2. Collective — Adjust as required to
and 206L3+ IGW Upgrade) activated maintain 90 to 107% NR.
when N1 drops below 55%.

5. NR decreasing with ROTOR LOW CAUTION

RPM light and audio on when NR
drops below 90%. AVOID LARGE FORWARD CYCLIC
• PROCEDURE: INPUTS UNTIL COLLECTIVE IS FULL
DOWN AND ROTOR DECAY HAS
1. Enter autorotation. CEASED.

2. Attempt engine restart if ample

altitude remains. (Refer to ENGINE
RESTART, paragraph 3-3-B.)
If engine restart not attempted:
3. Throttle — Closed.
4. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
5. Accomplish autorotative descent and
landing. (Refer to AUTOROTATIVE
DESCENT PROCEDURE, paragraph
3-3-A-3.)
6. Complete helicopter shutdown.
NOTE
Maintaining NR at high end of
operating range will provide
maximum rotor energy to
accomplish landing, however, will
cause an increased rate of descent.
NOTE
Maximum AIRSPEED for steady state
autorotation is 100 KIAS (115 MPH).
A u t o r o t a ti o n a b o v e t h i s s p e e d
results in high rates of descent and
low NR. A blue radial is installed on
AIRSPEED indicator as a reminder of
this condition.

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Minimum rate of descent airspeed is • PROCEDURE:

52 KIAS (60 MPH).
1. Collective — Adjust to maintain 90 to
Maximum glide distance airspeed is 107% NR.
69 KIAS (80 MPH).
2. AIRSPEED — Adjust as desired.
Nominal autorotative AIRSPEED is
61 KIAS (70 MPH). NOTE

3. Cyclic — Adjust to obtain desired Minimum rate of descent airspeed of

autorotative AIRSPEED. 52 KIAS (60 MPH) and minimum NR
will allow pilot more time for air
4. Flare to lose airspeed. restart.
5. Apply collective as flare effect 3. Throttle — Closed.
decreases to further reduce forward
speed and cushion landing. 4. FUEL VALVE switch — ON.
5. STARTER button — Press and hold.
CAUTION
CAUTION
IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT LEVEL
TOUCHDOWN BE MADE PRIOR TO
PASSING THROUGH 70% RPM. IF START IS NOT INITIATED BEFORE
UPON GROUND CONTACT, N 1 DECREASES BELOW 30% RPM
C O L L E C T IV E P I T C H S H A L L B E (APPROXIMATELY 10 SECONDS
REDUCED SMOOTHLY WHILE AFTER ENGINE FAILURE),
MAINTAINING CYCLIC IN NEUTRAL THROTTLE SHALL BE MODULATED
OR CENTERED POSITION. DURING START TO PREVENT
EXCESSIVE GROUND RUN WITH EXCEEDING TOT LIMIT.
COLLECTIVE UP, OR ANY
TENDENCY TO FLOAT FOR LONG 6. Throttle — Idle.
DISTANCE PRIOR TO GROUND 7. TOT — Modulate throttle to maintain
CONTACT SHOULD BE AVOIDED. 716 to 826°C.
3-3-B. ENGINE RESTART IN FLIGHT 8. Throttle — Advance smoothly to full
open position.
An engine restart may be attempted in flight if
time and altitude permit. Successful starts If restart is unsuccessful, abort start and
have been accomplished up to and including secure engine as follows:
20,000 feet HP.
9. Throttle — Closed.
10. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
CAUTION
11. Accomplish autorotative descent and
landing. (Refer to AUTOROTATIVE
IF CAUSE OF FAILURE IS DESCENT PROCEDURE, paragraph
OBVIOUSLY MECHANICAL, AS 3-3-A-3.)
EVIDENCED BY ABNORMAL
METALLIC OR GRINDING SOUNDS,
DO NOT ATTEMPT A RESTART.

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3-3-C. ENGINE UNDERSPEED 4. NR — Maintain 90 to 107% with

throttle and collective.
• INDICATIONS:

1. Decrease in N1. CAUTION

2. Subsequent decrease in N2.
IF UNABLE TO MAINTAIN NR, N2, N1,
3. Possible decrease in NR. OR TOT, PREPARE FOR A POWER
OFF LANDING BY LOWERING
4. Decrease in TORQUE. COLLECTIVE AND SHUTTING DOWN
• PROCEDURE: ENGINE.

1. Collective — Adjust as required to If pilot elects to shut down engine:

maintain 90 to 107% NR.
5. Enter autorotation.
2. Throttle — Confirm full open. 6. Throttle — Closed.
3. If unable to maintain NR, establish 7. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
autorotative glide. (Refer to
AUTOROTATIVE DESCENT 8. Accomplish autorotative descent and
PROCEDURE, paragraph 3-3-A-3.) landing. (Refer to AUTOROTATIVE
DESCENT PROCEDURE, paragraph
4. Prepare for power-off landing. 3-3-A-3.)

NOTE 3-3-E. ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL/

SURGE
If engine underspeeds, but continues
to operate, do not shut down engine. • INDICATIONS:
This will help maintain tail rotor
effectiveness and assist to cushion 1. Engine pops.
landing.
2. High or erratic TOT.
3-3-D. ENGINE OVERSPEED 3. Decreasing or erratic N1 or N2.
• INDICATIONS: 4. TORQUE oscillations.
1. Increase in NR. • PROCEDURE:
2. Increase in N2. 1. Collective — Reduce power,
maintain slow cruise flight.
3. Increase in N1.
2. TOT AND N1 — Check for normal
4. Increase in TORQUE. indications.
• PROCEDURE: 3. ENGINE ANTI-ICING switch — ON.
1. Throttle — Retard. 4. PARTICLE SEP PRG switch (if
installed) — ON.
2. N1 or N2/NR — Attempt to stabilize
with throttle and collective. 5. HEATER switch (if installed) — ON.
3. TOT — Monitor for normal operation.

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NOTE • PROCEDURE:

Severity of compressor stalls/surges 1. Throttle — Closed.

will dictate if engine should be shut
2. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
dow n and treated as an engine
failure. Violent stalls/surges can 3. STARTER button — Press to motor
cause damage to engine and drive engine until TOT stabilizes at normal
system components, and must be temperature.
handled as an emergency condition.
Stalls/surges of a less severe nature 4. Complete helicopter shutdown.
(one or two low intensity pops) may
3-3-G. ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LOW,
permit continued operation of engine
HIGH, OR FLUCTUATING
at a reduced power level, avoiding
condition that resulted in • INDICATIONS:
compressor stall/surge.
1. Engine oil pressure below minimum.
If pilot elects to continue flight:
2. Engine oil pressure above maximum
6. Collective — Increase slowly to or fluctuating abnormally.
achieve desired power level.
• PROCEDURE:
7. TOT and N1 — Monitor for normal
response. 1. Engine oil pressure below minimum
— Monitor engine oil pressure and
8. Land as soon as practical. temperature. Land as soon as
If pilot elects to shut down engine: possible.
2. Engine oil pressure above maximum
9. Enter autorotation. or fluctuating abnormally — Monitor
10. Throttle — Closed. engine oil pressure and temperature.
Land as soon as practical.
11. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
3-3-H. ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE
12. Accomplish autorotative descent and HIGH
landing. (Refer to AUTOROTATIVE
DESCENT PROCEDURE, paragraph • INDICATIONS:
3-3-A-3.)
1. Engine oil temperature increasing
3-3-F. ENGINE HOT START/SHUTDOWN above normal.
• INDICATIONS: 2. Engine oil temperature above
maximum.
1. Excessive TOT.
• PROCEDURE:
2. Visible smoke or fire.
1. Land as soon as practical.

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3-3-I. DRIVESHAFT FAILURE 3-4. FIRE

3-4-A. ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND
WARNING
• INDICATIONS:
FAILURE OF MAIN DRIVESHAFT TO 1. Smoke.
TRANSMISSION WILL RESULT IN
COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER TO 2. Fumes.
MAIN ROTOR. ALTHOUGH COCKPIT
INDICATIONS FOR A DRIVESHAFT 3. Fire.
FAILURE ARE SIMILAR TO AN • PROCEDURE:
ENGINE OVERSPEED, IT IS
IMPERATIVE THAT AUTOROTATIVE 1. Throttle — Closed.
FLIGHT PROCEDURES BE
ESTABLISHED IMMEDIATELY. 2. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
FAILURE TO REACT IMMEDIATELY 3. BAT switch — OFF.
TO ROTOR LOW RPM LIGHT/AUDIO
A N D N 2 /N R T A C H O M E T E R C A N 4. Rotor brake (if installed) — Engage.
RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL.
5. Exit helicopter.
• INDICATIONS: 3-4-B. ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT
1. Left yaw. • INDICATIONS:
2. Rapid decrease in NR.
1. Smoke.
3. Rapid increase in N2.
2. Fumes.
4. ROTOR LOW RPM audio horn. 3. Fire.
5. Illumination of ROTOR LOW RPM • PROCEDURE:
light.
1. In-flight — Immediately enter
6. Possible increase in noise level due
autorotation.
to overspeeding engine and
driveshaft breakage. 2. Throttle — Closed.
• PROCEDURE: 3. FUEL VALVE switch — OFF.
1. Accomplish autorotative descent and 4. If time permits, LEFT/RIGHT FUEL
landing. (Refer to AUTOROTATIVE BOOST circuit breakers —Pull out.
DESCENT PROCEDURE, paragraph
5. Accomplish autorotative descent and
3-3-A-3.)
landing. (Refer to AUTOROTATIVE
DESCENT PROCEDURE, paragraph
NOTE
3-3-A-3.)
To maintain tail rotor effectiveness
do not shut down engine. 6. BAT switch — OFF.

2. Complete helicopter shutdown. NOTE

Do not restart engine until corrective
maintenance has been performed.

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3-4-C. CABIN SMOKE OR FUMES 3. Possible roll of fuselage.

• INDICATIONS: NOTE

1. Smoke. Severity of initial reaction of

helicopter will be affected by
2. Fumes. AIRSPEED, CG, power being used,
and HD.
• PROCEDURE:

1. In-flight — Start descent. • PROCEDURE:

2. HEATER switch (if installed) — OFF. 3-5-A-1. HOVERING

3. All vents — Open. Reduce throttle to idle and perform a hovering

autorotation landing. A slight rotation can be
4. Side windows — Open.
expected on touchdown.
If time and altitude permits:
3-5-A-2. IN-FLIGHT
5. Source — Attempt to identify and
secure. Reduce throttle to idle, immediately enter
a u t o r o ta t i o n , a n d m a i n ta i n a m i n i m u m
6. If source is identified and smoke and/ A IR S P E E D o f 5 2 K I A S (6 0 M P H ) d u r in g
or fumes still persist — Land as soon descent.
as possible.
7. If source is identified and smoke and/ NOTE
or fumes are cleared — Land as soon When a suitable landing site is not
as practical. available, vertical fin may permit
controlled flight at low power levels
3-5. TAIL ROTOR and sufficient AIRSPEED. During
There is no single emergency procedure for final stages of approach, a mild flare
all types of antitorque malfunctions. One key should be executed, making sure all
to a pilot successfully handling a tail rotor p o w e r to r o t o r is o f f . M a i n t a i n
emergency lies in the ability to quickly h eli co p ter i n a s lig ht fla re an d
recognize the type of malfunction that has smoothly use collective to execute a
occurred. soft, slightly nose-high landing.
Landing on aft portion of skids will
3-5-A. COMPLETE LOSS OF TAIL te n d t o c o r re c t s id e d r if t. T h is
ROTOR THRUST technique will, in most cases, result
in a run-on type landing.
This is a situation involving a break in drive
system (e.g. severed driveshaft), wherein tail
rotor stops turning and delivers no thrust. CAUTION

• INDICATIONS: IN A RUN-ON TYPE LANDING AFTER

TOUCHING DOWN, DO NOT USE
1. Uncontrollable yawing to right (left CYCLIC TO REDUCE
side slip). F O R W A R D SPEED.
2. Nose down tucking.

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3-5-B. FIXED PITCH FAILURES (zero if necessary) to attain a rate of descent

with a comfortable sideslip angle. A decrease
This is a situation involving inability to in N2 decreases tail rotor thrust. As collective
change tail rotor thrust (blade angle) with is increased just before touchdown, left yaw
anti–torque pedals. will be reduced.
• INDICATIONS: 3-5-B-3. IN-FLIGHT — RIGHT PEDAL
APPLIED
1. Lack of directional response.
2. Locked pedals. In cruise flight or reduced power situation,
helicopter will yaw to right when power is
NOTE increased. A low power, run-on type landing
will be necessary by gradually reducing
If pedals cannot be moved with a throttle to maintain heading while adding
moderate amount of force, do not collective to cushion landing. If right yaw
attempt to apply a maximum effort, becomes excessive, close throttle completely.
since a more serious malfunction
could result. If helicopter is in a 3-6. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
trimmed condition when malfunction
occurs, TORQUE and AIRSPEED 3-6-A. LOSS OF HYDRAULIC
should be noted and helicopter flown PRESSURE
to a suitable landing area. Certain
combinations of TORQUE, N R, and • INDICATIONS:
AIRSPEED will correct a yaw
attitude, and these combinations 1. Grinding or howling noise from
should be used to land helicopter. pump.
2. Increase in force required to move
• PROCEDURE:
flight controls.
3-5-B-1. HOVERING 3. Feedback forces may be evident
during flight control movement.
Do not close throttle unless a severe right
yaw occurs. If pedals lock in any position at a 4. Cyclic and collective movements are
h o v e r, l a n d i n g f r o m a h o v e r c a n b e rate limited.
accomplished with greater safety under
power-controlled flight rather than by closing • PROCEDURE:
throttle and entering autorotation.
1. AIRSPEED — Reduce to 60 to 80
3-5-B-2. IN-FLIGHT — LEFT PEDAL KIAS (69 to 92 MPH).
APPLIED 2. HYDR SYSTEM circuit breaker —
Out. If hydraulic power is not
In a high power condition, helicopter will yaw restored, push breaker in.
to left when power is reduced. Power and
AIRSPEED should be adjusted to a value 3. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — ON;
w h e r e a c o m fo r ta b l e y a w a n g l e c a n b e OFF if hydraulic power is not
maintained. If AIRSPEED is increased, vertical restored.
fin will become more effective and an
increased left yaw attitude will develop. To 4. Land as soon as practical.
accomplish landing, establish a power-on 5. A run-on landing at approximately 9
approach with sufficiently low AIRSPEED KIAS (10 MPH) is recommended.

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3-6-B. FLIGHT CONTROL ACTUATOR 2. DC loadmeter indicates 0% LOAD.

MALFUNCTION
• PROCEDURE:
Uncommanded movement of an actuator can
1. GEN FIELD and GEN RESET circuit
occur in any flight control axis through one or
breakers — Check in.
two flight controls. If two controls move, the
pilot will find one of these controls will require 2. GEN switch — RESET; then GEN.
a higher than normal control force to oppose
the movement. This force cannot be removed 3. If power is not restored, place GEN
without turning the HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch to OFF.
switch OFF. Once the hydraulic boost is OFF, 4. Land as soon as practical.
the forces on the affected flight control
should be similar to the “normal” hydraulic NOTE
off forces.
With all electrical equipment OFF,
• INDICATIONS: battery, when 80% charged, will
operate left fuel boost pump
1. Uncommanded flight control approximately 3 hours to transfer
movements. fuel from forward fuel cells and
maintain helicopter within CG limits.
2. High flight control forces to oppose
movement in one axis. For night operation, approximately 1 hour of
3. Feedback forces only in affected battery power will be available.
flight control axis.
3-7-B. EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL LOAD
4. Flight control forces normal in
unaffected axis. • INDICATIONS:

• PROCEDURE: 1. DC loadmeter indicates excessive

load.
1. Attitude — Maintain.
2. Smoke or fumes.
2. HYDRAULIC SYSTEM switch — OFF.
• PROCEDURE:
3. AIRSPEED — Set to 60 to 80 KIAS (69
to 92 MPH). 1. GEN switch — OFF.
4. Land as soon as possible using 2. BAT switch — OFF.
LOSS OF HYDRAULIC PRESSURE
procedure. 3. LEFT FUEL BOOST circuit breaker —
Check in.
3-7. ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
3-7-A. GENERATOR FAILURE

• INDICATIONS:

1. GEN FAIL light illuminated.

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3-8. FUEL SYSTEM

WARNING
NOTE
206L4: PRIOR TO BATTERY
The following procedure is
DEPLETION, ALTITUDE SHALL BE
applica ble to 206L4, as w ell as
REDUCED BELOW 6000 FEET H P .
206L3+ IGW Upgrade helicopters
UNUSABLE FUEL MAY BE AS HIGH
with FUEL QTY switch.
AS 86.3 POUNDS AFTER BATTERY
IS DEPLETED DUE TO INABILITY TO FUEL TRANSFER FAILURE
TRANSFER FUEL FROM FORWARD
CELLS. A fuel transfer failure will result in trapped
fuel in forward cells and reduce usable fuel by
amount remaining in forward cells.
WARNING
• INDICATIONS:
206L3+ IGW UPGRADE: PRIOR TO
BATTERY DEPLETION, ALTITUDE At total FUEL QTY of approximately
SHALL BE REDUCED BELOW 1 9 5 . 8 p o u n d s a n d b e l o w, F U E L Q T Y i n
6000 FEET Hp. HELICOPTERS NOT forward cells remains constant.
EQUIPPED WITH FUEL QTY SWITCH,
• PROCEDURE:
UNUSABLE FUEL MAY BE AS HIGH
AS 156.9 POUNDS (86.3 POUNDS IF 1. Determine FUEL QTY in forward
EQUIPPED WITH FUEL QTY cells.
SWITCH) AFTER BATTERY IS
DEPLETED DUE TO INABILITY TO 2. Subtract quantity of fuel trapped in
TRANSFER FUEL FROM FORWARD forward cells from total to determine
CELLS. usable fuel remaining.
3. Plan landing accordingly.
WARNING
3-9. NOT USED
206L1+ IGW UPGRADE: PRIOR TO 3-10. WARNING AND CAUTION
BATTERY DEPLETION, ALTITUDE
SHALL BE REDUCED BELOW 6000
LIGHTS
FEET HP. UNUSABLE FUEL MAY BE
Red warning lights, fault conditions, and
AS HIGH AS 154.4 POUNDS AFTER
corrective actions are presented in Table 3-1.
THE BATTERY IS DEPLETED DUE
TO INABILITY TO TRANSFER FUEL Amber caution lights, fault conditions, and
FROM FORWARD CELLS. corrective actions are presented in Table 3-2.
4. Land as soon as practical.

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Table 3-1. Warning (Red) Lights
MESSAGE FAULT CONDITION
ENG OUT (audio if functional) N1 less than 55 ±3% RPM; N2
decreasing.
BATTERY HOT Battery overheating.
Temperature 140°F (60°C) or
higher.
LITTER DOOR OPEN Litter door not securely
latched.
Table 3-2. Caution (Amber) Lights
MESSAGE FAULT CONDITION
ROTOR LOW RPM ROTOR below 90% NR.
(audio and light)
TRANS OIL PRESS XMSN OIL pressure is below
minimum.
TRANS OIL TEMP XMSN OIL temperature is at
or above red line.
BATTERY RLY Battery relay has
malfunctioned to closed
position with BAT switch OFF.
Battery will not drop offline.
ENG CHIP Ferrous particles in engine
oil.
Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99
BHT-206L4-FM-1
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify engine condition.
Accomplish engine failure
procedure.
Turn BAT switch OFF and
land as soon as practical. If
BATTERY RLY caution light
illuminates, land as soon as
possible.
Close door securely before
flight. If light illuminates
during flight, land as soon as
practical.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Reduce collective and ensure
throttle is full open. Light and
audio should cease when
ROTOR increases above
approximately 90% NR.
Reduce power; verify fault
with gauge. Land as soon as
possible.
Reduce power; verify fault
with gauge. Land as soon as
possible.
If BATTERY HOT light
illuminated, land as soon as
possible.
Land as soon as possible.
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Table 3-2. Caution (Amber) Lights (Cont)

MESSAGE FAULT CONDITION CORRECTIVE ACTION
TRANS CHIP Ferrous particles in Land as soon as possible.
transmission oil.
FUEL FILTER A/F fuel filter in impending Land as soon as practical
bypass.
T/R CHIP Ferrous particles in tail rotor Land as soon as possible.
gearbox oil.

R/FUEL PUMP Right pump of dual boost Descend below 6000 feet HP if
pump assembly failed. flight permits. Land as soon
as practical.

WARNING

206L4: IF BOTH FUEL

BOOST PUMPS FAIL,
ALTITUDE MUST BE
REDUCED BELOW 6000
FEET HP. UNUSABLE FUEL
MAY BE AS HIGH AS 86.3
POUNDS DUE TO
INABILITY TO TRANSFER
FU E L F RO M FO R W A R D
CELLS. LAND AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.

WARNING

206L3+ IGW UPGRADE: IF

BOTH FUEL BOOST
PUMPS FAIL, ALTITUDE
SHALL BE REDUCED
BELOW 6000 FEET HP.
HELICOPTERS NOT
EQUIPPED WITH FUEL QTY
SWITCH, UNUSABLE FUEL
MAY BE AS HIGH AS 156.9
POUNDS (86.3 POUNDS IF
EQUIPPED WITH FUEL QTY
SWITCH) DUE TO
INABILITY TO TRANSFER
FUEL FROM FORWARD
CELLS. LAND AS SOON AS
POSSIBLE.

3-14———Rev. 4—20 SEP 2016 Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99

TC APPROVED BHT-206L4-FM-1

Table 3-2. Caution (Amber) Lights (Cont)

MESSAGE FAULT CONDITION CORRECTIVE ACTION

WARNING

206L1+ IGW UPGRADE: IF

L/FUEL PUMP Left pump of dual boost pump
assembly failed.
GEN FAIL Generator not connected to
DC Buss.
BAGGAGE DOOR Baggage compartment door
not securely latched.
FUEL LOW Approximately 50 to 75
pounds of fuel remain.
BOTH FUEL BOOST
PUMPS FAIL, ALTITUDE
SHALL BE REDUCED
BELOW 6000 FEET HP.
UNUSABLE FUEL MAY BE
AS HIGH AS 154.4 POUNDS
DUE TO INABILITY TO
TR ANSFER FU EL FROM
FORWARD CELLS. LAND
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Descend below 6000 feet HP if
flight permits. Land as soon
as practical.
Verify fault with loadmeter.
GEN switch — RESET, then
GEN (on). If GEN FAIL light
remains illuminated, GEN
switch — OFF. Land as soon
as practical.
Close door securely before
flight. If light illuminates
during flight, land as soon as
practical.
Verify FUEL QTY. Land as
soon as practical.

WARNING

AVOID UNCOORDINATED
FLIGHT AS FUEL
STARVATION MAY OCCUR.

Export Classification C, ECCN EAR99 20 SEP 2016—Rev. 4———3-15/3-16