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NATOPS BRIEFING GUIDE

FLIGHTCREW BRIEFING GUIDE

The following applicable items should be briefed to all aircrewprior to each flight.1. Flight/Mission planning.

a. Basic mission profile.(1) ORM.

b. Aircraft assignment.(1) NAVFLIR/manifest.(2) ADB.

c. Pertinent times (manning, launching, refueling,landing).

d. Weather.(1) Local/Enroute/Terminal.(2) Forecasted.(3) Weather Abort criteria.

e. Inadvertent IMC:(1) Operating area/route of flight.(2) Obstacle clearance.(3) Maximum elevation features on the VFR sectional

and minimum safe altitudes on low altitude IFRapproach plates.

(4) VFR cloud clearance rules.(5) Frequencies.(6) Hard--deck/maneuvering limitations.(7) Pilot and aircrewman responsibility.(8) Threshold for declaration of an emergency.

f. Required flight gear and equipment:(1) Personal (clothing, exposure suits, survival gear,

ear plugs, dog tags, HABD bottles).

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(2) Mission gear.(a) First aid kits, life rafts.(b) Mission specific gear (AMCM, SAR, VOD,

external lift pendants, MEDEVAC, flares,NVDs, chemical lights, etc.).

(c) Reference the Mission Essential SubsystemMatrices (MESM) found in OPNAVINST5442.4.

g. Preflight checks.(1) Aircrew assistance.(2) Hot seating procedures.(3) Special loading requirements (cargo, troops,

passengers, etc.).2. General.

a. CRM - usage of seven critical skills throughout entireevolution.

b. Operating areas.c. Ramp operations.d. Conduct of simulated emergencies.e. ICS procedures (mission specific, hot-mike).f. Mission abort criteria.

3. Taxi/Takeoff/Flight/Landing.a. Lookout assignments/traffic reporting.b. Seat belt use/crewman safety belt.c. Cabin security checks.

4. Mission.a. Familiarization/tactical/instrument flight.(1) Flight maneuvers.

b. Functional Check Flight.(1) FCF profile requirements.(2) Conduct of FCF flight.

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c. External Cargo Evolutions/Logistics (VOD).(1) Cargo hook checks.(2) Cargo weight verification/CG compliance.(3) Grounding procedures/load hook up/release

procedures.(4) Emergency release/load jettison procedures.(5) Ground Safety Observer/LSE signals.(6) Confined area operations/clearance of obstacles.(7) Conning calls/communications (external/internal).(8) Internal Cargo tie-down/CG compliance.(9) Internal loading procedures/off-load plan/fork lift

usage.d. SAR. Refer to SAR TACAID for briefing and

responsibilities.e. Formation Flight - Refer to NTTP 3-22.5-MH53E Vol.

2 for briefing guide.f. Ship operations.(1) Ship name/type/hull number/SPINS.(2) Mission (VOD, DLQs, tactical).(3) Deck markings/usable spots/shipboard lighting.(4) Flight deck procedures (chains, chocks, LSE,

fueling).(5) Instrument procedures at ship environment.(6) NVD use at ship.

g. HIFR.(1) Ship name/class/hull number.(2) Deck markings/positioning.(3) Grounding/hook-up/refueling/disconnecting.(4) Hoist operations.(5) Fuel leaks.(6) Emergency breakaway.

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h. HAAR Refer to NTTP 3-22.5-MH53E Vol. 2 forbriefing guide.

i. Aerial Fire Fighting.(1) Area of operation.(2) Power required vs. power available.(3) Communications (ground and internal).(4) Bucket hook-up and release.(5) Limited visibility and IMC (smoke).(6) Increase in density altitude at the fire site.(7) Turbulence over fire area.(8) Engine ingestion of burning ash/superheated air.(9) Jettison of full fire bucket.(10) Mountain flying techniques (if applicable).

j. AMCM Missions.(1) PNS/flash cards/charts/tactics briefing.(2) MK-103, A/N37U-1.

(a) Configuration/pendant length/number ofdepressors used (A/N37U-1).

(b) Conduct of flight (stream/tow/recovery).(c) Tensions/altitudes/speeds.(d) Air-to-Air transfer.(e) Grappling procedures.(f) Misfired cutter procedures.

(3) MK-104, MK-105/106, AN/SPU-1W (MOP).(a) MK-105 launch operations (ship/beach/ramp)

and Comms.(b) RHIB coordination.(c) Boom/foils/turbine/exciter procedures.(d) Surface-to-air procedures/PRW buoy.(e) MK-105 refueling.(f) MK-105 external operations.

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(g) MK-104 stream/tow/recovery.(h) MK-104 broach.(i) Pickup/external of MOP.(j) MOP stream/tow/recovery.

(4) AN/AQS-24A.(a) Stream/tow/recovery.(b) Tensions/altitude/speeds.(c) Conning responsibilities.(d) Device status report.(e) Broach/bottom contact.(f) Laser procedures.

(5) AMNS.(a) Stream/hover/recovery.(b) Altitude/target acquisition.(c) Conning responsibilities.(d) Device status reports.(e) Safe standoff distance (Helo/surface/contact).(f) Live fire/exercise neutralizer procedures.(g) Broach/bottom contact.

(6) Project Test Devices.(a) Stream/hover/recovery.(b) Altitude/target acquisition.(c) Device status reports.(d) System specific procedures.

(7) Crew Served Weapon usage.(a) Operating areas.(b) Stand-off range/distance.(c) Targets.(d) Weapon safety/malfunctions.

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k. NVD Operations.(1) Comfort level/safety.(2) Area/route.(3) Light level/weather effects.(4) Minimum altitude.(5) Lighting (internal/external/LZ).(6) Maneuvers.(7) Emergency procedures during NVD operations.

5. Flightcrew Emergencies.a. Forced landing/ditching.(1) Water landing.

(a) Controlled.(b) Uncontrolled.(c) Egress/regroup.

(2) Unprepared sites.(a) Controlled.(b) Uncontrolled.(c) Obstacle avoidance.(d) Egress/regroup.

b. Engine failure(s).c. Flight control system malfunctions including tail rotor.d. Hydraulic malfunctions.e. Bearing monitor system.(1) System status indications.(2) Bearing status indications.

f. Fires.(1) Reporting/confirmation.(2) Engine fire (ground/flight).(3) Cabin/fuselage/electrical (ground/flight).(4) Extinguisher use (controlling fire/egress).

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g. AMCM Emergencies.(1) Utility 2 malfunctions/failure.(2) Winch malfunctions/failure.(3) Runaway winch procedures.(4) TSI degradation/failure.(5) Snagged AMCM equipment.(6) AN/AQS-24A, AMNS emergencies

(console/device).(7) Ramp/davit failure.(8) Fouled air-to-air transfer.(9) Guillotines procedures.(10) Stop/Come to a hover calls.

h. Injuries.6. Post Flight.

a. Hot fuel/hot seat/water wash.b. Post flight inspection/MAF items.c. Debriefing.

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PILOT/COPILOT BRIEFING GUIDE

The following items should be discussed by all pilots, asapplicable, prior to each flight:1. Flight/Mission Planning.

a. Required equipment.(1) NAVBAG/fuel packet/NTTP TPGs/SAR

TACAID.b. Mission planning.

(1) Flight plan filing/Aircraft call sign.(2) Weather abort criteria.(3) Mission planning form.(4) Dual/Single engine capability.

c. Seat assignment/preflight responsibilities.d. CRM.

2. Start/Taxi/Takeoff/Route/Landing.a. Checklists (ground/flight).b. Copilot assistance.

(1) Backup scan.(2) Instrument takeoff procedures.(3) IMC/IFR approach (simulated/actual).

c. Control switching.d. Communications (IFR, VFR, AMCM, Tactical

mission).e. Vertigo/disorientation.(1) Unusual attitude recovery.(2) Inadvertent IMC.

f. Lost communication (VFR, IFR).

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3. Mission Profile.a. Syllabus flight.(1) Refer to syllabus training guide.

b. Familiarization/Operational/Tactical/Instrument flightmaneuvers.

c. External cargo/logistics/VOD.(1) Cargo/passenger management.(2) Special/routine loading plan.(3) Verify cargo loading/CG/Form F.

d. AMCM.(1) Copilot assistance/general CRM.(2) Stream/tow/recovery.(3) Mission Data.(4) Tactical debrief.

e. Formation.(1) Flight leader and alternate.(2) Conduct of flight.(3) Maneuvers to be performed.(4) Lost communication plan.(5) Inadvertent IMC procedures.(6) Section CRM.

f. Functional Check Flight.(1) Pilot/Copilot responsibilities.(2) Profile specific procedures.(3) QA brief/debrief.

g. Ship operations/HIFR.(1) Ship information (hull number, deck edge height,

obstructions, etc.).(2) Patterns/altitudes.(3) LSE signals.

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(4) Waveoff.(5) Bingo.(6) Frequencies/call signs/PIM/SPINS.(7) NVD use/lighting considerations.

h. HAAR.(1) Fuel probe extension test and procedures.(2) Operating altitudes/airspeeds/mission card review.(3) Visual checkpoints/positions.(4) Join-up/contact/fuel transfer/break-up/post air to

air refueling checklist.(5) Hose markings.(6) Fuel Probe malfunctions.(7) Streaming fuel.(8) Emergency break away procedures.(9) Inadvertent IMC.(10) NVD use/lighting considerations.(11) Refer to NTTP brief.

4. Emergency Procedures.a. Engine failures (Mission specific: AMCM, TAC,

EXT).(1) Single.(2) Dual.(3) Triple (autorotation).(4) Power management.

b. Tail rotor malfunctions (takeoff/inflight/AMCM/EXT/landing).(1) Control.(2) Drive.

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c. AFCS.(1) AFCS Degraded/Mode failures.(2) Computer malfunctions.(3) AFCS Servo hardover.

d. Electrical.(1) Generators.(2) Rectifiers.(3) ADI malfunctions.

e. Chip locator lights.(1) Gearboxes (AGB, MGB, IGB, TGB).(2) Engines/NGB.

f. Fire.(1) Ground.(2) Flight.

g. Hydraulics/flight control malfunctions.h. Bearing monitor system malfunctions.

BRIEF

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AIRCREW BRIEFING GUIDE

This briefing guide will include the following items:1. Preflight.

a. ADB.b. Aircraft inspection: FOD, spills, leaks, clean windows,

servicing/discrepancies, loose gear, closing aircraftafter pilots, tool control.

c. Station assignments, IBIS check, gust lock, life raft,ramp use.

d. Flight clothing: boots, suits, gloves, dog tags, wet/drysuits, flotation equipment, HABD, hearing protection.

e. Special servicing equipment: Rags, oil/hydraulicservicing equipment, check stands.

f. Loading consideration: Hazardous cargo, weight, andCG/Form F, tie downs.

2. Mission.a. Familiarization/tactical/instruments flight.(1) Flight maneuvers.(2) Simulated emergencies.

b. Functional check flight.(1) Aircraft configuration (rig/de-rig).(2) Crew/cabin procedures.

c. Cargo Evolutions/Logistics/Passengers.(1) Cargo/personnel manifest.(2) CG/weight limitations.(3) Internal cargo tiedown.(4) Load hookup/release procedures.(5) LSE/crew calls.(6) Refer to NTTP.

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d. NVD Operations.(1) Fit test/focused.(2) Light level/weather effects.(3) Altitude/maneuvers/lookouts.(4) Lighting (internal/external/LZ).(5) Emergency procedures during NVD operations.

e. AMCM.(1) PNS/flash cards.(2) AMCM pre-mission checks.(3) MK-103, A/N37U-1.

(a) Configuration/pendant length/number ofdepressors used (A/N37U-1).

(b) Stream/recovery.(c) Tension/altitudes.(d) Air-to-air transfer procedures.(e) Grappling.

(4) AN/SPU-1W (MOP), MK-104.(a) Pickup/external of MOP.(b) Stream/recovery.(c) MK-104 broach.(d) Tension/altitudes.(e) Grappling.

(5) MK-105/106.(a) Stream/recovery.(b) Boom/foils/turbine/exciter procedures.(c) Sled emergencies/malfunctions.(d) Sled refueling.(e) Tension/altitudes.(f) Grappling (MK-105 A/A).

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(6) AN/AQS24A.(a) System prechecks (BIT checks).(b) Stream/recovery.(c) Device status reports.(d) Broach/bottom contact.(e) Tension/speeds/altitudes.(f) Laser procedures.

(7) AMNS.(a) Stream/hover/recovery.(b) Altitude/target acquisition.(c) Conning responsibilities.(d) Device status reports.(e) Safe standoff distance (Helo/surface/contact).(f) Live fire/exercise neutralizer procedures.(g) Broach/bottom contact. (Neutralizer Scuttle).

(8) Crew Served Weapon usage.(a) Targets.(b) Weapon safety/malfunctions.(c) Ordnance handling procedures.

3. Emergencies.a. AMCM emergencies/malfunctions.(1) Utility 2 failure.(2) Streaming winch malfunctions.

(a) Electrical failure.(b) Hydraulic malfunctions.(c) Runaway winch.

(3) Tension/skew failure.(4) Snagged gear (streaming/towing).(5) Ramp/Davit failure, report and advise.

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(6) AN/AQS-24A, AN/ALQ-141 emergencies.(a) Tow cable off pulley.(b) Speed indicator failure.(c) Uncommanded climb/descent of device.(d) Power loss.(e) Console emergencies.

(7) Fouled hook (air-to-air transfer).(8) Guillotine procedures.(9) Jammed rescue hoist.

b. Aircraft emergencies(1) Crew coordination.(2) Unusual attitudes/sensations.(3) Engine failure (hover/vertrep/enroute).(4) Autorotations.(5) Tail rotor control/drive failure.(6) Hydraulics.(7) Fires.(8) ICS/radio monitoring/failure.(9) Emergency landings.(10) Ditching (controlled/uncontrolled).(11) Injuries.(12) Bearing monitor system.

4. Crew coordination.5. Post-flight/debrief.

a. Aircraft inspection/MAF discrepancies.b. Unusual circumstances/signoffs.c. Turn in flash card and DDA.d. Turn in tools.

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AMCM GENERAL BRIEF

Safety

1. Face shields down, gloves on.2. Winch pendants off when not in use.3. Never reach over stream or tow wires.4. Safety harnesses hooked up when not seated.5. Seat belts on when in seats.6. Handlers watch ramp men, be alert for required assistance

or unsafe practices.7. Make sure gear is in proper position prior to seating or

unseating tow ball.8. Make sure misfired cutters have breech plugs backed off

three turns, cutter body and fin, stowed in cutter rack.

ICS Procedures

1. Use normal voice and standard phraseology.2. If no transmission heard after a short period of time,

troubleshoot your system (notify the safety observer of ICSdiscrepancy).

Tools/Equipment

1. Standard flight kit (tool box).2. Wiping rags.3. Bolt cutters.4. Tow ball kit.5. Klein grip.6. File (MK-103).7. Grounding strap.

BRIEF

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PASSENGER BRIEFING GUIDE

This briefing guide will include the following items:1. Helicopter side number.2. Time of takeoff.3. Time of arrival.4. Safety regulations.

a. Seat belts/safety belts.b. Movement inside of helicopter.c. Smoking regulations.

5. Emergency procedures.a. Emergency exits.b. Fire on the ground.c. Fire in flight.d. Engine failure.e. Forced landing.f. Ditching (controlled/uncontrolled).g. Parachuting (as required).

6. Fitting and operating of life preservers, cranial helmets, andparachutes (as required).

7. Weapons handling.8. Order of entering and leaving (as required).

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Debriefing

A proper debriefing conducted under tactical or trainingconditions is an important part of a flight. Under tacticalconditions, debriefing is a primary source of information leadingto the location of targets, distribution of troops, and many otherimportant considerations. An outline should be followed forproper debriefing and should contain all the items for briefing,plus the following:1. All unusual circumstances encountered.2. Discrepancies arising which do not conform to an

established doctrine.3. Following an AMCM flight, the mission commander is

required to debrief the crew on procedures and unusualcircumstances encountered. This is to improve crewcoordination and gain information which can be used formore effective procedures.

4. The mission commander on an AMCM flight is alsoresponsible for completing an AMCM tactical brief formwith the following information:a. Mine detonation itinerary.b. Total flight time.c. Total tow time.d. Total operational tow time.e. Total time in field.f. Total laps by track.g. Total mines detonated.h. Additional remarks (detailed information pertaining to

AMCM equipment malfunction and unusualcircumstances encountered).

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Normal Procedures Index

A

ALTERNATE (UNLOCKED) START 2--8. . .

B

BEFORE EXTERIOR INSPECTION 1--1. .

C

CONSOLE 2--5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONSOLES 2--1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COPILOTS OVERHEAD PANEL 2--1. . . . .

D

DOPPLER APPROACHCHECKLIST 3--3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

E

EXTERIOR INSPECTION 1--1. . . . . . . . . . .

F

FLIGHT 3--1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FUEL PROBE EXTENSION CHECK 2--9. .

I

INSTRUMENT PANEL 2--5. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

INTERIOR INSPECTION 1--20. . . . . . . . . .

L

LANDING 3--3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

O

OPERATIONAL POWERCHECKLIST 3--2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OVERHEAD CONTROL PANEL 2--2. . . . .

P

PILOTS OVERHEAD PANEL 2--1. . . . . . .

POST APP START 2--3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

POST EXTERIOR INSPECTION 1--20. . . .

POST LANDING CHECKLIST 4--1. . . . . . .

POST--TAKEOFF 3--1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PREFLIGHT INSPECTION 1--1. . . . . . . . . .

PRE--LANDING 3--3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRE--TAKEOFF 2--10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRE--TAXI/HOT SEAT 2--8. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRESSURE REFUELING WITHROTOR HEAD ENGAGED 4--1. . . . . . .

PRESTART 2--1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

S

SHUTDOWN 5--1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SINGLE--POINTPERFORMANCE CHECK 3--1. . . . . . .

STARTING ENGINES/ENGAGING ROTORS 2--7. . . . . . . . . .

T

TAXI 2--10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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PREFLIGHT INSPECTION

Before Exterior Inspection

1. Aircraft forms and flight publications CHECKED. . . . . .2. Fuel samples CHECKED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Chocks IN PLACE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. Landing gear pins AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Fire extinguisher POSITIONED OUTSIDE. . . . . . . . . . .

HELICOPTER6. Weapons safety check GUNS SAFETIED. . . . . . . . . . . .

AND STOWED7. Passengers BRIEFED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Exterior Inspection

An unsecured compartment door support strutcould jam flight controls or dynamiccomponents. Extreme care must be taken toensure that the support struts are tightly securedby the retaining clips.

CAUTION

For overwater flights make sure all drain plugsare installed for maximum watertight integrity.

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CAUTION

Failure to check for fuel, oil or hydraulic linedamage (kinks, chafing, rubbing and leaks) andsecurity may result in a fuel, oil or hydraulic linefailure and loss of fuel pressure resulting in anengine fuel starvation shut down and/or enginecompartment fire.

NoteOnly those items marked * are required onthrough-flight inspection. Those items marked** may be omitted with EAPS installed exceptbefore the first flight of the day, or ifmaintenance has been done.

1. Right Front Fuselage.a. Upper personnel door

emergency release handle SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Personnel door SECURE AND FREE. . . . . . . . . . . .

OF DAMAGE*c. Rescue hoist and light SECURE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGED, ANDFREE OF LEAKS

d. External powerreceptacle cover CLOSED AND SECURE. . . . . . . . .

e. Pilots window emergencyrelease handle SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

f. AN/AAR-47 IOSC SECURE, UNCOVERED,. . . . .CLEAN, SCRATCH-FREE

g. External ICS cover CLOSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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h. Electronics compartment.(1) Check control bellcranks and tubing secure and

free.(2) Fuel probe solenoid secure.(3) Check avionics gear.

(a) AHRS synchro transformers.(b) RAD ALT test switch at FLT.(c) No. 2 AFCS computer.(d) GPWS relay panel.(e) GPS.(f) RAD ALT R/T (2).

(4) Closed and secure.*i. Refueling probe SECURITY, WIRING. . . . . . . . . . .

INTEGRITY, AND FREE OFLEAKS AND DAMAGE

j. Fuselage FREE OF DAMAGE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DENTS, AND CRACKS

k. Probe light CLEAN AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .l. Spotlight CLEAN AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .m. Landing light CLEAN AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Front Fuselage.a. Nose access door.(1) Control pedals free and clear.(2) Check wiring secure.(3) Check avionics gear.

(a) Turn rate gyros.(b) Refueling relay panel.(c) UHF-DF group.(d) VOR/ILS.(e) Navigation relay unit.

(4) Closed and secure.

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*b. Nose gear SAFETY PIN INSTALLED,. . . . . . . . . . .DOWN AND LOCKED

INDICATION, UNDAMAGED,CLEAN, PROPERLY INFLATED,

FLUID INDICATING PINFLUSH AND NOT EXTENDED,AND CO-ROTATING VISCOUS

DAMPER SETSCREWS SECUREAND UNDAMAGED

*c. Nosewheels and tires UNDAMAGED, AND. . . . . . .TIRES PROPERLY

INFLATED AND FREEOF CUTS AND BLISTERS

*d. Nose gear well UNDAMAGED AND. . . . . . . . . . . .FREE OF HYDRAULIC LEAKS

*e. Nose gear door SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED, DOOR

EXTENSION ASSEMBLYFREE OF NICKS OR DAMAGE

f. Landing gear down light CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . .SECURE

g. All protective covers REMOVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Windshields and glass CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGEDi. ILS glide slope antenna SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGED3. Left Front Fuselage.

a. Landing light CLEAN AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . .b. Spotlight CLEAN AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Anticollision light CLEAN AND SECURE. . . . . . . .

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d. Electronics compartment.(1) Check control bellcranks and tubing secure and

free.(2) Check avionics gear.

(a) Rate switching gyro for vertical gyro.(b) Vertical gyro power failure detector.(c) Landing gear warning amplifier.(d) LF/ADF.(e) IFF/transponder.(f) HF/COMM battery pack.(g) IFF/transponder test set/KIT-1C (if installed).(h) No. 1 AFCS computer.(i) Tacan.(j) Vertical gyro (1080Y).(k) Air data transducer.(l) Dimming controls.(m) GPWS processor.(n) GPWS air data computer.(o) Overorque Warning Unit (OTWU).

(3) Closed and secure.e. Copilots window emergency

release handle SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. AN/AAR-47 IOSC SECURE, UNCOVERED,. . . . .

CLEAN, SCRATCH-FREEg. Escape hatch emergency

release handle SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Engine water wash door SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i. Fueling panel SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECK POSITION OFPRECHECK VALVES

j. Fire extinguisher discharge plugs INTACT. . . . . . . .

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k. Sponson position light CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

*l. Fuselage FREE OF DAMAGE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DENTS, AND CRACKS

4. Left Side Fuselage.a. Forward fuel cell drain valve,

diverter strap cover/fastener SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . .b. Aft fuel cell drain valve,

diverter strap cover/fastener SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . .c. Landing gear well GEAR PIN INSTALLED,. . . . . .

DOWN AND LOCKEDINDICATION, UNDAMAGED

AND FREE OF LEAKS,AND FLUID INDICATING

PIN FLUSH AND NOT EXTENDEDd. Landing gear strut UNDAMAGED, CLEAN,. . . . . .

AND PROPERLY INFLATED*e. Wheels, brake disc, brake

lines, and housing UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. Scissors switch SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*g. Tires PROPERLY INFLATED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AND FREE OF CUTS

AND BLISTERS*h. Grounding drag wire SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECK GROUNDCONTACT

i. Check fuel dump line andmounting clamps SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

*j. Sponson and fuselage FREE OF DAMAGE,. . . . . . .DENTS, AND CRACKS

k. Antennas CLEAN, SECURE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

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5. Left Side Fuselage (Upper Sponson).a. No. 1 engine exhaust

nozzle SECURE, FREE OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .DAMAGE AND OBSTRUCTIONS

b. Engine SECURE, FREE OF LEAKS,. . . . . . . . . . . .ab AND NO HOT SPOTS OR BULGES

**c. EAPS CLEAN AND FREE OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FOD (DURING COLD WEATHER

REFER TO COLD WEATHERc OPERATIONS SECTION)

d. EAPS rear support FREE OF CRACKS. . . . . . . . . . .**e. Nose gear box LEAKAGE, SECURITY. . . . . . . . . .

OF CHIP DETECTOR**f. Engine intake FREE OF FOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .g. Engine nacelle SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Engine fuel filter FILTER BUTTON IN. . . . . . . . . .i. Engine fire detection sensors CLEAN AND. . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGEDj. Engine isolators SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

WITHIN LIMITSk. Engine cowling FOR DAMAGE AND. . . . . . . . . . .

OBSTRUCTIONSl. Main fuel tank filler caps SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6. No. 2 Engine Platform OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .**a. Intake CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. EAPS SECURE, CLEAN,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AND FREE OF FODc. Main rotor head, left side aft.

*(1) Dampers UNDAMAGED AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .RETAINER IN PLACE,

FREE OF LEAKS*(2) Pitch rods CHECK PLAY,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

BOLT HEADS DIRECTIONOF ROTATION

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(3) Droop stops IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) Flap restrainers CLEAN AND FREE. . . . . . . . .*(5) Sleeve and spindles RESERVOIRS. . . . . . . . . .

SERVICED ANDFREE OF LEAKS

*(6) Vertical hinge pin RESERVOIRS. . . . . . . . . . . .SERVICED ANDFREE OF LEAKS

(7) Beanie ring SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) Pitch locks NOTE ENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OR DISENGAGED(9) Blade lockpins SEATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) Spar pressure indicators COVERS. . . . . . . . . .

REMOVED. ALLINDICATORS WHITE.

D Black indicates an unsafe spar/indicatorcondition and the rotor shall not be turned up.

D The spar pressure indicator containsStrontium 90, a beta ray radiation source.Procedures outlined here shall be followed toavoid exposure beyond limits allowed by theNuclear Regulatory Commission. Keep eyesat least 24 inches from any indicator whichdoes not have a test/shipping cover secured inplace. The cover shall be secured in placewhen any black color shows on the indicator,or before testing, or if it is necessary to workwith eyes less than 24 inches from theindicator.

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CAUTION

Do not use IBIS indicator as a hand-hold. Anybending or side load put on indicator or installedprotective cover will seriously damageindicator.

NoteUnder the special condition where the helicopteris kept in a warm hangar and it is rolled out intocold ambient conditions, the spar pressureindicators may erroneously trip due todifferential warming of the gas in the indicatorsbellows and the gas in the spar.

(11) Swashplate and scissors SECURE,. . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED,

AND NO FOD(12) Main rotor blades UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . .(13) Damper accumulator gage CHARGED. . . . . . . .

d. Formation lights CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

e. No. 2 Engine(1) Engine SECURE, FREE OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LEAKS, AND NO HOTSPOTS OR BULGES

(2) Engine fuel filter FILTER BUTTON IN. . . . . . .(3) Engine fire detector sensors CLEAN AND. . . . .

UNDAMAGED(4) Engine isolators SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .

WITHIN LIMITS

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(5) Engine cowling FREE OF DAMAGE. . . . . . . . .AND OBSTRUCTION

(6) Tail pipe FREE OF DAMAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . .AND OBSTRUCTION

(7) Engine compartment CLEAN AND FREE. . . .OF EXCESS OIL

7. Left Rear Fuselage.a. COMM 1 antenna SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGEDb. Hover light CLEAN AND UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . .*c. Pylon and aft fuselage UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . .d. ALE dispenser pod SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SAFETIEDe. Ramp and door SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGEDf. VOR/ILS localizer antenna SECURE AND. . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGEDg. AN/AAR-47 IOSC SECURE, UNCOVERED,. . . . .

CLEAN, SCRATCH-FREEh. Pylon lockpin and flags IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i. Tail skid SECURE AND UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . .*j. Tail rotor and intermediate

gear box oil levels SERVICED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .k. Tail rotor blades UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l. Tail rotor pitch

change links SECURE, LOCKWIRED,. . . . . . . . . . .AND BOLTS ALIGNED

*m. Tail rotor hub UNDAMAGED AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE OF LEAKS

n. Tail rotor hub reservoir SERVICED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .o. Tail rotor positioner RETRACTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. Pylon position light CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGED

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*q. If the tail rotor pylonis folded ENSURE THE MAIN ROTOR. . . . . . . . . .

HEAD IS POSITIONED TO PLACE. . . . . . . . . . . .A MAIN ROTOR BLADE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AT THE 5:30 TO 6:00 POSITION8. Right Rear Fuselage.

a. Stabilizer SECURE AND UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . .b. Inspection panels SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Pylon hinges SECURE AND UNDAMAGED. . . . .d. Pylon and fuselage skin UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . .e. VOR/ILS localizer antenna SECURE AND. . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGEDf. AN/AAR-47 IOSC SECURE, UNCOVERED,. . . . .

CLEAN, SCRATCH-FREEg. ALE dispenser pod SECURE AND SAFETIED. . . .h. HF antenna SECURE AND UNDAMAGED. . . . . .

9. Right Side (Upper Sponson).a. No. 3 engine exhaust

nozzle SECURE, FREE OF DAMAGE. . . . . . . . . . .AND OBSTRUCTIONS

b. No. 3 engine SECURE, FREE OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LEAKS, AND NO HOT

SPOTS OR BULGES**c. EAPS CLEAN AND FREE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OF FOD (DURING COLDWEATHER REFER TO COLD

WEATHER PROCEDURES)**d. Nose gear box NO LEAKAGE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .

SECURITY OF CHIP DETECTOR*e. Engine intake FREE OF FOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. Engine fuel filter FILTER BUTTON IN. . . . . . . . . .g. Engine fire detector

sensors CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

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h. Engine isolators SECURE WITHIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . .LIMITS

*i. Engine cowling NO DAMAGE OR. . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBSTRUCTIONS

*j. Main fuel tank filler caps SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. Right Side Upper Fuselage.

a. Rotor brake and manifold SERVICED AND. . . . . . .SECURE

b. Main transmission oil cooler CLEAN,. . . . . . . . . . . .SECURE, AND

FREE OF LEAKSc. Utility 2 heat exchanger

inlet duct FREE OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OBSTRUCTIONS

*d. First stage hydraulic reservoir PROPER. . . . . . . . . . .SERVICE AND

FREE OF LEAKSe. First stage filter TWO FILTER BUTTONS. . . . . . . .

IN AND FREE OF LEAKSf. Radiation detector CLEAN AND SECURE. . . . . . . .g. Tail rotor drive shaft SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO FODh. Rotor brake assembly SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . .

FREE OF LEAKSi. Gust lock AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .j. Main gear box filter buttons (2) IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . .k. Main transmission fire detector

sensors CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

l. Access panels SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .m. Control rods UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

COTTER-KEYED, ANDROD END PLAY

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n. All bellcranks SECURITY AND PLAY. . . . . . . . . .*o. Main transmission UNDAMAGED, NO. . . . . . . . . .

LEAKAGE, ANDMOUNT BOLTS

p. Main transmission oil level SERVICED. . . . . . . . . . .q. Utility 2 filter buttons (3) IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*r. Forward and lateral

primary servos FREE OF LEAKS,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .LOCKWIRED, AND SECURE

s. Servo centering springs SHEARPIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . .SECURE AND DOES

NOT PIVOTt. No. 3 engine input shaft

and Thomas coupling UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . .u. Flight control mixing unit UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . .

AND COTTER-KEYED,YAW BREAKAWAY

ROD SHEARPIN*v. Transmission deck FREE OF LEAKS. . . . . . . . . . . .

AND SPILLAGEw. Accessory gear box oil level SERVICED. . . . . . . . . .x. Swashplate and scissors SECURE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

UNDAMAGED,AND NO FOD

y. Main rotor head, right side.*(1) Dampers UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RETAINER IN PLACE,AND FREE OF LEAKS

*(2) Pitch rods CHECK PLAY AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .BOLT HEADS DIRECTION

OF ROTATION(3) Droop stops IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(4) Flap restrainers CLEAN AND FREE. . . . . . . . .*(5) Sleeve and spindles RESERVOIRS. . . . . . . . . .

SERVICED ANDFREE OF LEAKS

*(6) Vertical hinge pin RESERVOIRS. . . . . . . . . . . .SERVICED AND FREE

OF LEAKS(7) Beanie ring SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) Pitch locks NOTE ENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OR DISENGAGED(9) Blade lockpins SEATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) Spar pressure

indicators COVERS REMOVED.. . . . . . . . . . . .ALL INDICATORS

WHITE. (See 6.c.(10)for amplifying information.)

(11) Swashplate and scissors SECURE,. . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED,

AND NO FOD(12) Main rotor blades UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . .

z. Formation lights CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

aa. No. 3 engine.(1) Input drive shaft and cowling SECURE. . . . . . . .(2) Oil cooler fan belts SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . .

NOT FRAYED,TENSION

(3) Blower fan UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) Nose gear box oil level SERVICED. . . . . . . . . . .(5) Intake CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6) Nose gear box cowling

and EAPS SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

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ab. Accessory gear box section.(1) Accessory gear box oil level SERVICED. . . . . .(2) Flight control mixing unit SECURE. . . . . . . . . .

AND NO FOD(3) Deck FREE OF SPILLAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AND FOD(4) Second stage reservoir PROPERLY. . . . . . . . . .

SERVICED ANDFREE OF LEAKS

(5) All hydraulic lines SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(6) Second stage filter TWO FILTER. . . . . . . . . . . .

BUTTONS IN ANDFREE OF LEAKS

(7) Second stage heatexchanger inlet duct FREE OF. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OBSTRUCTION(8) Generators and pumps SECURE AND. . . . . . . .

FREE OF LEAKS(9) Clutch assembly FREE OF LEAKS. . . . . . . . . .(10) Engine and APP fire bottles PROPER. . . . . . . .

PRESSURE(11) Engine start hydraulic

system filter TWO FILTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BUTTONS IN AND

FREE OF LEAKSac. Main rotor head (top front).

*(1) Damper hydraulicaccumulator pinindicator PROPERLY SERVICED. . . . . . . . . . .

(Must be checked withblades spread.)

(2) Beanie ring SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) Dampers UNDAMAGED, RETAINER. . . . . . .

IN PLACE, AND NO LEAKS

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(4) Main rotor blades UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . .(5) Sliding doghouse CLOSED AND SECURE. . . .

ad. APP compartment.(1) All lines and hoses FREE OF LEAKS. . . . . . . .(2) APP air inlet duct CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) Exhaust pipe SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(4) Combustion section NO HOT SPOTS. . . . . . . .

OR BULGES(5) Forward supports and aft struts SECURE. . . . . .(6) APP fuel pump,

starter motor,and fuel control FREE OF LEAKS. . . . . . . . . . .

AND SECURE(7) APP oil level SERVICED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) APP bleed-air reservoir SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . .(9) APP compartment CLOSED AND. . . . . . . . . . .

SECURE

CAUTION

Operation of the APP with the folding coveropen can result in heat damage to the main rotorblades.

(10) APP and heater exhaust CLEAR OF. . . . . . . . . .OBSTRUCTIONS

ae. UHF antenna SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

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11. Upper Left Side.a. No. 1 engine.(1) Nose gear box cowling

and EAPS SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

(2) Intake CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3) Nose gear box oil level SERVICED. . . . . . . . . . .(4) Blower fan UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(5) Oil cooler fan belts SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . .

NOT FRAYED,TENSION

(6) Input drive shaft and cowling SECURE. . . . . . . .b. Utility 1 filter TWO FILTER BUTTONS. . . . . . . . . .

IN AND FREE OF LEAKSc. Utility module landing gear

emergency extensionvalve indicator pin IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d. Utility 1/2hydraulic reservoirs PROPERLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVICED ANDFREE OF LEAKS

e. Utility 2 HYD RESERVOIR FREE OF LEAKS. . . .f. Utility 1 heat

exchangerinlet duct FREE OF OBSTRUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . .

g. Main rotor head, left side.*(1) Dampers UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

RETAINER IN PLACE,AND FREE OF LEAKS

*(2) Pitch rods CHECK PLAY AND. . . . . . . . . . . . .BOLT HEAD DIRECTION

OF ROTATION(3) Droop stops IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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(4) Flap restrainers CLEAN AND FREE. . . . . . . . .RESERVOIRS SERVICED

AND FREE OF LEAKS*(5) Sleeve and spindles RESERVOIRS. . . . . . . . . .

SERVICED ANDFREE OF LEAKS

*(6) Vertical hinge pin RESERVOIRS. . . . . . . . . . . .SERVICED ANDFREE OF LEAKS

(7) Beanie ring SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(8) Pitch locks NOTE ENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

OR DISENGAGED(9) Blade lockpins SEATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(10) Spar pressure indicators COVERS. . . . . . . . . .

REMOVED. ALLINDICATORS WHITE.

(See 6.c.(10) foramplifying information.)

(11) Swashplate and scissors SECURE,. . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED,

AND NO FOD(12) Main rotor blades UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . .

*h. Main transmission UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO LEAKS, ANDMOUNT BOLTS

*i. Aft primary servo FREE OF LEAKS,. . . . . . . . . . . .LOCKWIRED AND SECURE

j. Servo centering spring SHEARPIN SECURE. . . . . .AND DOES NOT PIVOT

k. Control rods UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .COTTER-KEYED,

AND ROD END PLAYl. All bellcranks SECURITY AND PLAY. . . . . . . . . .

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m. Main transmission UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . .NO LEAKS,

AND MOUNT BOLTS*n. Transmission deck FREE OF SPILLAGE. . . . . . . . .o. Access and servicing panels SECURE AND. . . . . . .

UNDAMAGED12. Upper Rear Transition Section and Pylon.

a. Fuselage, tail rotor drive shaftcowlings, and pylon FREE OF DENTS,. . . . . . . . . . .

CRACKS, WRINKLES,AND SECURE

b. Formation lights CLEAN AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .UNDAMAGED

c. Antennas SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. Stabilizer and strut FREE OF DISTORTION,. . . . . .

CRACKS, STRESS, ANDNO POPPED RIVETS

13. Right Side Fuselage.a. Check fuel dump line and

mounting clamps SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Landing gear well GEAR PIN INSTALLED,. . . . . .

DOWN AND LOCKEDINDICATION, UNDAMAGED

AND FREE OF LEAKS,AND FLUID INDICATING

PIN FLUSH ANDNOT EXTENDED

c. Landing gear strut UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . . . . . . . .CLEAN, AND PROPERLY

INFLATED*d. Wheels, brake disc, brake lines,

and housing UNDAMAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. Scissors switch SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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*f. Tires FREE OF CUTS, BLISTERS,. . . . . . . . . . . . . .AND PROPERLY INFLATED

g. Sponson position light SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Aft fuel cell drain valve, diverter

strap cover/fastener SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i. Forward fuel cell drain valve,

diverter strap cover/fastener SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . .*j. Sponson and fuselage FREE OF DAMAGE,. . . . . . .

DENTS, AND CRACKS,AND ALL BILGE COMPARTMENT

DRAIN PLUGS INSTALLEDk. Antennas CLEAN, SECURE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AND UNDAMAGEDl. AN/AAR--47 IOSC SECURE, UNCOVERED,. . . . .

CLEAN ANDSCRATCH FREE

Post Exterior Inspection

1. Covers, plugs, and all tiedowns REMOVED. . . . . . . . .2. All access panels SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. EAPS SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. Blades CONDITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Tools ACCOUNTED FOR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Interior Inspection

Items for Basic Configuration

1. First crewmans exposure suit blower OFF. . . . . . . . . . . .2. Portable fire extinguisher SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . .

CHECK SEAL3. Circuit breaker panels CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4. AFCS servo compartment SECURITY, FOD,. . . . . . . . .LEAKS, FAS SHEAR PIN

INTEGRITY, SERVO VALVEADJUSTMENT SLIPPAGE MARKS

5. First aid kit COMPLETE AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . .6. Jump seat STOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Cargo winch SECURE AND FREE OF LEAKS. . . . . .8. Speech security system (KY-58).9. ALE-39/47 programmer PROGRAMMED. . . . . . . . . . .10. Countermeasures override switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Wiggins fitting COVERED, UNDAMAGED,. . . . . . . .

AND NO LEAKS12. HIFR filter canister NO LEAKS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. Emergency escape hatches SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . .

ACCESSIBLE14. Emergency lights SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ACCESSIBLE15. Landing gear emergency

blowdown bottle SECURE AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CHARGED (2,500 TO 3,000 psi)

16. Hydraulic refill tankand pump SECURE, NO LEAKS,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AND QUANTITY17. LOX fitting PLUG INSTALLED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18. Cargo hook doors AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. Gust lock AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20. Doppler well INTEGRITY AND SECURITY. . . . . . . . .21. Crewmans ramp control handle CENTERED. . . . . . . . .22. Davit control:

a. Handle CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Manual override CENTER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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23. Ramp door UNRESTRICTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24. Aft transition section INSPECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25. Cargo ramp release levers

and ramp door override valve AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . .26. Rotor brake manual

override handle AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27. Raft SECURE, NO TEARS,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

CLEAN, INSPECTION DATE28. Fuel hand pump SECURE AND NO LEAKS. . . . . . . . .29. Auxiliary oil tank SECURE, QUANTITY,. . . . . . . . . . .

NO LEAKS30. Hoist shear circuit test

switch position FIRE/COVER CLOSED. . . . . . . . . . . .31. Hoist cable shear switch OFF AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SHEARWIRED32. Hoist light switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33. APP/pylon fold handpump SECURE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO LEAKS, ANDHANDLE STOWED

34. APP accumulator selector handle AS DESIRED. . . . . . .35. Hover control SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36. Both APP accumulator

pressure gages 3,000 PSI MINIMUM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Items for Specific Mission Configurations

1. Range extension tanks,control panel, andharness SERVICED, SECURE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NO DAMAGE OR LEAKS,AND FUEL SELECTOR IN

MAIN TANK POSITION2. Precise navigation pallet SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Cargo SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4. Seat pallets SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Single-point cargo hook.

a. A-frame, tube, links WEAR,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CORROSION, CRACKS,

AND SECURE ATATTACHMENT POINTS

b. Pendant cover BREAKS, CHAFING,. . . . . . . . . . . .DETERIORATION

c. Pip pins WEAR AND CORROSION. . . . . . . . . . . . .d. Electrical connection at hook

and explosive separator SECURE/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SAFETY WIRED

e. Winch and lifting line WEAR AND. . . . . . . . . . . . . .CORROSION

f. Mechanical release TURN MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . .RELEASE KNOB

CLOCKWISE AND PULLON LOAD BEAM. USING

INSPECTION PORT, VERIFYTHE SPRING LOADED RELEASE

MECHANISM RETURNS TOSAFE AND LATCHED POSITION.

ENSURE MANUAL RELEASEKNOB RETURNS TO SPRING

LOADED POSITIONg. Note the I.D. plate for serial numbers modified with

suffix A.6. Tow boom STOWED AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Streaming winch guillotines INSTALLED AND. . . . . . .

SWITCH IN FIRE POSITION8. AMCM equipment INSTALLED, SECURED,. . . . . . . .

AND COMPLETE9. Safety cables ATTACHED TO PANEL. . . . . . . . . . . . .

AND STOPS IN PLACE

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10. Towed vehicle refuel switches OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Flare stowage rack SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. Stowage boxw SECURE AND LATCHED. . . . . . . . . . .NORM

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PRESTART

Consoles

*1. Seat belts and harness ADJUSTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. VLEA control dial SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*3. Seat cushion and exposure

suit blower switches OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. Cockpit window emergency

release handles SECURE/. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SHEARWIRED

5. ICS and radio control panels SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Gear handle and downlock release DOWN, SET. . . . . . .7. Emergency gear handle SHEARWIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Emergency cargo release handle DOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . .*9. Parking brake SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*10. COMM and NAV set OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. MCM tow panel OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*12. Emergency control

panel switches OFF AND COVERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. ALE-39/ALE-47 control panels SAFE AND OFF. . . . .14. AAR-47 control OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*15. Collective servo switches CENTERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Copilots Overhead Panel

*1. Switches AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pilots Overhead Panel

*1. Switches AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Pitch locks AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a. Blades spread DISENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Blades folded ENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Overhead Control Panel

*1. Engine speed controls SHUTOFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*2. Emergency start panel NORM, NORM, OFF. . . . . . . . . .*3. Engine fire T-handles FORWARD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*4. Fuel select levers CROSSFEED, 2-1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. AHRS SLAVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*6. Emergency circuit breaker panel CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Hoist control panel switches OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Cargo loading panel switches OFF/HOLD. . . . . . . . . . . .9. Windshield wiper/washer OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. Cabin heater and vent blower OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Cargo hook control panel switches OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. NVD exterior lighting panel OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. EAPS AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. FAS switch COVERED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. Utility 2 pump OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*16. High-pressure rotor brake switch EMER. . . . . . . . . . . . .17. Rotor head light OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*18. Generators OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. Engine overspeed test switches OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*20. Anti-ice panel switches OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*21. Fire guard POSTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*22. Main rotor head position MAIN ROTOR. . . . . . . . . . . . .

BLADE AT 5:30 TO6:00 POSITION

(PYLON FOLDED)*23. Verify all tools accounted for and

all panel latches secured VISUALLY CHECKED. . . . .*24. APP CHECK AND START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

a. Emergency T-handle FWD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Automatic shutdown circuit breakers SET. . . . . . . . .

NORM

PgN2-2-2

ORIGINAL

2-2

2START

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55

c. Circuit breaker control switch ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. APP control lever START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. APP ON advisory light ILLUMINATED. . . . . . . . . .f. APP RPM CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

POST APP START

*1. No. 1 and No. 3 generators ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*2. ICS CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*3. Hydraulic pressure/quantity CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*4. Caution advisory panel CHECK AND TEST. . . . . . . . .*5. Interior/exterior lights AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .*6. Emergency exit light ARM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*7. Parking brake RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Fire warning TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. No. 2 ENGINE OVERHEAT

WARNING panelTEST switch PRESS. Note that #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ENGINE OVERHEATcaution light illuminates

*10. COMM/NAV radios, IFF,CMPTR power (Note AFCScaution light extinguishes) ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11. Blades/Pylon spread AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a. Area CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. PITCH LOCK switch AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . .

(1) Blades spread PITCH LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SWITCH DISENGAGED

(2) Blades folded PITCH LOCK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SWITCH ENGAGED

NORM

PgN2-2-3

ORIGINAL

2-3

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

56

PITCH LOCK ADVANCED and PITCH LOCKSENGAGED lights illuminate. 2 STG M/R SERVOBYPAS caution light illuminates. Second stagehydraulic pressure remains normal.

c. Master power switch POWER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. ROTOR BRAKE ON advisory light ON. . . . . . . . . .e. Struts REMOVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. Pylon fold/spread switch SPREAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(1) Pylon starts to spread PYLON UNSAFE. . . . . .

FOR FLIGHT extinguisheswhen pylon fully spreads and

tail rotor actuator andpylon flags fully retract.

(2) Crewman visually check allthree pylon flags RETRACTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

g. Pylon fold/spread switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Blade fold/spread switch SPREAD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Blades start to spread and BLADES FOLDED lightextinguishes. When blades fully spread and locked forflight BLADES SPREAD light illuminates.

i. Blade fold/spread switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .j. PITCH LOCK switch DISENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . .

5 SECONDS AFTER PITCHLOCK ADVANCED LIGHT

EXTINGUISHESk. MASTER POWER switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l. Pitch locks VISUALLY CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ALL DISENGAGED*12. ROTOR BRAKE ON advisory light ILLUMINATES. . .13. Gust lock DISENGAGED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(Note ROTOR LOCKEDcaution light extinguished.)

*14. Area CLEAR TO POSITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FOR ENGINE START

NORM

PgN2-2-4

ORIGINAL

2-4

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

57

*15. ROTOR POSITIONER switch ENG START POS. . . . .*16. BLADES SPREAD/FLIGHT

READY lights ILLUMINATED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*17. Doppler, RAD ALTS ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*18. RAD ALT warning bug AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. Miscellaneous panel switches SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20. IBIS BIT COMPLETE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21. Bearing monitor system (BMS) test COMPLETE. . . . . .

Instrument Panel

1. Fuel quantity gages TEST AND QUANTITY. . . . . . . . .2. REFUEL PWR pushbutton OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. PURGE pushbutton OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. Refuel PROBE switch STOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Clocks SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*6. Barometric altimeter SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*7. Attitude director indicators (ADIs) SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Airspeed indicator CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*9. Compass SLAVED AND ALIGNED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. VSI CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Landing gear position indicators CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . .12. Landing gear handle warning light TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . .13. Instrument flight checklist AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . .14. MAIN T/R INT

CB PRESS C/B PULL FOR 30 SECONDS. . . . . . . . . . .15. MAIN T/R INT

CB PRESS C/B RESET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16. Center Console Circulating Fan OPERATING. . . . . . . .

NORM

PgN2-2-5

ORIGINAL

2-5

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

58

Console

1. Spot master switch AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Second stage servo interlock CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Pedals (pilot and copilot) ADJUST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*4. Flight controls ADJUST AND CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. AFCS servos ENGAGE, RELEASE,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AND TRANSFER*6. AFCS CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Barometric/radar altitude hold CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Trim systems CHECK (SERVO 1 ON;. . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SERVO 2 ARMED; CMPTR PWR,AFCS, AND TRIM ON)

9. External cargo hook(s) test AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . .10. Rescue hoist function check

and guillotine test AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. AMCM mission checks AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . .

a. Load cell function switch AUTO, TOW,. . . . . . . . . .OR STRM

b. Tension select switch NORMAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Tension mode switch TENSION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. Tension audio warning ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. Altitude/attitude warning DISENGAGE. . . . . . . . . . .

(PUSHBUTTONILLUMINATED)

f. Self-test COMPLETE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .g. Self calibration CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .h. Auto release CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i. Tension limit setting LO SET/HI SET. . . . . . . . . . . .j. Load cell function switch AUTO, TOW,. . . . . . . . . .

OR STRM

NORM

PgN2-2-6

ORIGINAL

2-6

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

59

k. Tension select switch NORMAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .l. Tension audio switch AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .m. Altitude/attitude warning AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . .n. AMCM guillotine system TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(IF REQUIRED)o. Tow release AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .p. Skew CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .q. MK-108 setup AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .r. Windshield washer/wiper system CHECK. . . . . . . . .

STARTING ENGINES/ENGAGING ROTORS

*1. Chains SLACK AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*2. Position lights AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*3. Area CLEAR AND FIRE GUARD POSTED. . . . . . . . .*4. Harness LOCKED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*5. Flight controls START POSITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*6. No. 2 engine starter button PRESS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*7. No. 2 engine speed

control lever GRD IDLE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(minimum 20 percent Ng)

*8. No. 2 engine instruments CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*9. Starter dropout CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*10. No. 1 engine START AND GROUND IDLE. . . . . . . . .*11. No. 1 engine instruments CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*12. No. 3 engine START AND GROUND IDLE. . . . . . . . .*13. No. 3 engine instruments CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*14. Fuel selector levers CROSSFEED, 3-3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . .*15. Area CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*16. Crew ALERTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*17. Flight controls NEUTRAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*18. Position lights/Rotor head light AS REQUIRED. . . . . .

NORM

PgN2-2-7

ORIGINAL

2-7

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

60

*19. High-pressure rotor brake RELEASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*20. First stage hydraulic pressure/quantity CHECK. . . . . . . .*21. Control response CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*22. Rotor 100 percent Nr. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*23. Position lights/Rotor head light AS REQUIRED. . . . . .24. On-line engine wash AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*25. No. 2 generator ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*26. APP SHUTDOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27. Utility 2 AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28. PURGE pushbutton AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ALTERNATE (UNLOCKED) START:

1. Flight controls START POSITION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Starter safety interlocks CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Emergency start switch EMER START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. High--pressure rotor brake RELEASE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Harness LOCKED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Crew ALERTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. No. 2 engine START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. First stage hydraulic pressure/quantity CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. Control response CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. No. 2 engine 100 percent Nf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. No. 1 engine START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. No. 3 engine START. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. Engine instruments CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. No. 1 and 3 engines 100 percent Nf. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. Emergency start switch NORM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16. Fuel selector levers 3--3--1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17. No. 2 generator ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18. APP SHUTDOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19. Purge AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRE--TAXI/HOT SEAT

*1. Seat and Pedals ADJUST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*2. VLEA control dial SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NORM

PgN2-2-8

ORIGINAL

2-8

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

61

3. Engine overspeed CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. Flat pitch CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*5. Anti-ice CHECK OPERATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

AND USE AS NECESSARY*6. Fuel selector levers DIRECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*7. Instruments CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*8. Caution/advisory panel CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*9. BAR ALT SET AND CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*10. Communications, NAVAIDs,

RAD ALTS, and IFF SET AND TEST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Center console circulating fan OPERATING. . . . . . . . . .12. Instrument flight checklist AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . .13. AMCM Mission Checks AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . .*14. BMP-Verify ALL OK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. EAPS AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*16. Pins, chocks, and chains REMOVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*17. Ramp and doors CLOSED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*18. Crew and passengers ALERTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*19. Ground personnel CLEAR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*20. Fuel probe extension TEST AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . .*21. Verify safe for flight AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*22. Position lights AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FUEL PROBE EXTENSION CHECK

1. REFUEL PWR pushbutton ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. PROBE switch EXTEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. REFUEL PROBE light READY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. PROBE switch STOW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. REFUEL PROBE light OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. REFUEL PWR pushbutton OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NORM

PgN2-2-9

ORIGINAL

2-9

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

62

TAXI

1. Passengers SEATED AND SEAT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .BELTS FASTENED

*2. Wheel brakes CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Heading indicators and turn needles CHECK. . . . . . . . . .4. Standby magnetic compass CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRE--TAKEOFF

*1. Fuel quantity CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Fuel selector levers DIRECT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Compass SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*4. Cockpit windows CLOSED AND SECURE. . . . . . . . . . .*5. Crew and passengers ALERTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. HABD bottles OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .*7. AN/ALE-39/47 Pods ARM AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . .8. Anti-collision lights AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. Landing gear handle DOWN AND LOCKED. . . . . . . . .

*10. Panel takeoff checklist:a. APP OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Engine instruments CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. AFCS ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .d. RPM SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. Brakes AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. Harness AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .g. Caution/advisory panel CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NORM

PgN2-2-10

ORIGINAL

2-10

2START

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

63

FLIGHT

Post Takeoff1. Landing gear AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Radios NAVAIDs/IFF CHECKED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. ALE/AAR control panels AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . .4. Cabin security CHECKED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Engine performance check AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . .6. Mission/Penetration AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(Refer to NTTP3-22.5-MH53E, Vol. II)

Single--Point Performance Check1. Altimeter SET 29.92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. OAT NOTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Airspeed 90 to 120 kt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

(For maximum accuracy, target 90 KIAS)4. Nr 100 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. EAPS OPEN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Cabin Heater OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. APP OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Engine Anti-Ice OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. BAR ALT HOLD OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. Fuel Purge OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Use Single--Point Performance Check With EAPS Doors

Open chart (located in blue PERF/BINGO section) todetermine if torque value is acceptable.

12. While maintaining constant altitude, manipulate all SCLs,as required, to load the engine being checked until 750 _CT5 or 101.1 percent Ng (whichever occurs first) is reached.Allow the engine to stabilize for approximately 2 minutesand record torque.

NORM

PgN2-3-1

ORIGINAL

3-1

3FLIGHT

3-1 W/IC 23

Peter.ChouText BoxSEE IC # 23

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64

13. Speed control levers MATCH TORQUES. . . . . . . . . . . .AT REQUIRED Nr

14. EAPS AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. Altimeter SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Operational Power Checklist

1. Altimeter SET 29.92. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. OAT NOTE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Maximum PowerAvailable forselected altitude CALCULATE (Use Maximum. . . . . . . .

Power AvailableNr equals 103 Chart)

4. Airspeed 90 to 120 kts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Nr 103 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. EAPS AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Cabin Heater OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. APP OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. Engine Anti--Ice OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. BAR ALT HOLD OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Fuel Purge OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. Adjust the collective/speed control lever of the engine to be

verified to achieve the maximum power available (for theambient conditions)without exceeding anyof the followingparameters:a. Ng 101.1 percent. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. T5 829 C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13. Stop increasing the speed control lever/collective settingwhen the first limitation is reached and note the torqueequals or exceeds maximum power available computed forthat day.

NORM

PgN2-3-2

ORIGINAL

3-2

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14. Repeat this procedure to verify the remaining engines.15. Perform a single--point performance check for any engine

that did not produce the calculated maximum poweravailable.

Doppler Approach Checklist

1. Doppler mode AS APPROPRIATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. RAD ALT mode AS APPROPRIATE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. RAD ALT/BAR ALT CROSS CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. ADI mode AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. RAD ALT warning bug SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Doppler return CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. RAD ALT hold SET TO HOVER ALTITUDE. . . . . . . .8. AFCS CONFIRM ON/AUTO BANK OFF. . . . . . . . . . .9. LAT/LONG velocity controls SET. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. APP/HVR coupler ENGAGE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Pre--Landing

1. Crew and passengers ALERTED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. EAPS AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Landing

1. Panel landing checklist:a. RPM AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .b. Gear DOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c. Brakes ON OR OFF AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . .d. Harness SECURE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .e. Ramp UP/TAIL SKID DOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .f. Cabin heater OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .g. Windshield anti-ice AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . .h. ALE control panels SAFE/OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2. Landing checklist COMPLETE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NORM

PgN2-3-3

ORIGINAL

3-3

3FLIGHT

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NORM

PgN2-3-4

ORIGINAL

3-4

3FLIGHT

A1--H53ME--NFM--500

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POST LANDING CHECKLIST

1. Collective FULL DOWN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Transponder STANDBY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. BAR ALT HOLD OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. Landing lights OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5. Radios CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. AN/ALE-39/47 SAFE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Ground taxi COMMENCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PRESSURE REFUELING WITH ROTOR HEADENGAGED

Pilot:1. Landing gear pins AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2. Wheel chocks IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3. Radar altimeters/Doppler OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4. Radios and electrical equipment MINIMUM. . . . . . . . . .

REQUIRED5. Passengers DEBARKED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6. Refuel master power switch ON. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7. Fuel samples AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8. Ramp LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9. Refuel switches REFUEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10. Shutoff test CHECK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11. Refuel switches CLOSE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12. Refuel master power switch OFF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13. Purge AS DESIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14. Doppler, RAD ALTS AS REQUIRED. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15. Radios and electrical equipment AS REQUIRED. . . . . .

Crew:1. Ramp LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.