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Emergency and
Malfunction Procedures
ROTORCRAFT FLIGHT MANUAL
MD900 (902 Configuration with PW 207E)
FAA Approved
Reissue 2
Original
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Fly a safe distance away from all personnel in the water to avoid injury.
Place ENGINE CONTROL switch(s) in OFF and perform a hovering autorota
tion.
Allow aircraft to settle in a level attitude while applying full collective pitch.
When aircraft begins to roll, reduce collective to full down to minimize blades
skipping off the water.
Release safety harness and exit the aircraft as soon as the blades have stopped
turning.
Do not inflate personal flotation gear until clear of the aircraft
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safe exit will be restricted.
Conditions:
Available power does not allow hovering.
Procedures:
Establish normal approach to intended landing point.
Cabin doors may be opened when airspeed is 60 KIAS or less.
Plan to arrive at 100 FT (30.5 M) above touchdown at approximately 40 KIAS.
At approximately 50 FT (15.2 M), enter a decelerating attitude and increase
power to reduce rate of closure.
As water contact is made, shut down engine and hold the helicopter as level
as possible, keeping forward speed and rate of descent to a minimum.
When aircraft begins to roll, reduce collective to full down to minimize blades
skipping off the water.
Release safety harness and exit the aircraft as soon as the blades have stopped
turning.
Do not inflate personal flotation gear until clear of the aircraft
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safe exit will be restricted.
WARNING
WARNING
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