AH-64 9

  1. 9.3.1 Land Without Delay
    • The term LAND WITHOUT DELAY is defined as a landing in which the primary consideration
    • is continued control of the aircraft and survival of the occupants. It is meant to be more urgent than Land As Soon As Possible. The situation may not permit the aircrew to continue to maneuver the aircraft to a suitable landing area (e.g., open field).
  2. 9.3.2 Land as Soon as Possible.
    The term LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE is defined as landing at the nearest suitable landing area (e.g., open field) without delay. The primary consideration is to ensure the survival of occupants.
  3. 9.3.3 Land As Soon As Practicable.
    The term LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE is defined as landing at a suitable landing area. The primary consideration is the urgency of the emergency.
  4. 9.3.4 Autorotate.
    The term AUTOROTATE is defined as adjusting the flight controls as necessary to establish an autorotational descent and landing.
  5. 9.3.5 Emergency Engine Shutdown.
    • The term EMER ENG SHUTDOWN is defined as engine shutdown without delay. Engine shutdown in flight is usually not an immediate action item unless a fire exists.
    • POWER lever (affected engine) -- OFF.
  6. 9.5.1 Emergency Egress.
    • 1. Helmet visors -- Down.
    • 2. Area around helicopter -- Clear of personnel.
    • 3. CANOPY JETTISON handle -- Turn 90 degrees, release, then push to jettison canopy.
  7. 9.7 SINGLE ENGINE FAILURE -- LOW ALTITUDE/LOW AIRSPEED AND CRUISE
    • 1. WING STORES JETTISON -- As appropriate.
    • 2. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
  8. 9.10 DUAL ENGINE FAILURE -- LOW ALTITUDE/LOW AIRSPEED AND CRUISE
    • 1. AUTOROTATE.
    • 2. CHOP button -- Reset only if an engine chop warning message is present. Reset may be accomplished
    • by either crewmember.
    • 3. WING STORES JETTISON -- As appropriate.
  9. 9.11 ENGINE 1 OR 2 OVERSPEED -- NP FAILED HIGH
    • 1. Collective -- Adjust to maintain NR within limits.
    • If condition persists:
    • 2. POWER lever (affected engine) -- Retard to equalize torque.
    • 3. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
  10. 9.13 LOW RPM ROTOR -- NP FAILED LOW
    • 1. Collective -- Adjust to maintain NR within limits.
    • If condition persists:
    • 2. POWER lever (affected engine) -- LOCKOUT and then retard to equalize torque output of both engines.
    • If manual control is not possible:
    • 3. POWER lever (affected engine) -- IDLE.
    • 4. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
  11. 9.14 ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL
    • 1. Collective -- Reduce.
    • If condition persists:
    • 2. POWER lever (affected engine) -- Retard.
    • If TGT decreases and there is no further evidence of a stall;
    • 3. POWER lever (affected engine) -- FLY.
    • If stall condition recurs:
    • 4. POWER lever (affected engine) -- IDLE.
    • 5. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
  12. 9.15.3 Loss of Tail Rotor Thrust in Cruise Flight.

    Continued Flight Possible.
    • 1. Airspeed -- 100 KTAS minimum (until 10 to 20 ft above touchdown).
    • 2. WING STORES JETTISON -- as appropriate.
    • 3. POWER levers -- Retard as necessary (5 to 10 ft above touchdown).
  13. 9.15.3 Loss of Tail Rotor Thrust in Cruise Flight.

    Continued Flight Not Possible.
    • 1. Collective reduce (compromise between rate of turn and rate of descent).
    • 2. Wing Stores Jettison -- as appropriate.
    • 3. Minimize rate of descent (10 to 20 feet above touchdown).
    • 4. POWER levers -- OFF (5 to 10 feet above touchdown).
  14. 9.15.4 Loss of Tail Rotor Thrust at Low Airspeed/Hover.
    • 1. Collective -- Reduce (compromise between rate of turn and rate of descent).
    • 2. Wing Stores Jettison -- (As appropriate).
    • 3. Minimize Rate of Descent -- (10 to 20 ft above touchdown).
    • 4. POWER Levers -- OFF (5 to 10 feet above touchdown).
  15. 9.15.6 Main Transmission Input Drive Clutch Failure.

    In Flight.
    • 1. POWER lever (affected engine) -- IDLE.
    • If NP (affected engine) is below NR (indicating the clutch is disengaged).
    • 2. EMER ENG SHUTDOWN (affected engine).
    • 3. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
    • If NP (affected engine) does not drop below NR (indicating the clutch has failed to disengage).
    • 4. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
    • 5. EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN (both engines simultaneously).
  16. 9.15.6 Main Transmission Input Drive Clutch Failure.

    On Ground (with indications that a clutch has failed to engage).
    • 1. EMER ENG SHUTDOWN (affected engine only).
    • 2. Check NG is less then 10% (affected engine).
    • 3. Normal engine shutdown -- Perform.
  17. 9.15.6 Main Transmission Input Drive Clutch Failure

    On Ground. (with indications that a clutch has failed to disengage).
    EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN (both engines simultaneously).
  18. 9.16.1 Engine Fire -- In Flight
    • 1. EMER ENG SHUTDOWN (affected engine) -- when conditions permit.
    • 2. Illuminated ENG FIRE button -- Press and RDY light illuminates.
    • 3. FIRE DISCH button(s) -- Press.
    • 4. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  19. 9.16.2 APU Compartment Fire

    On Ground
    • 1. APU -- OFF.
    • 2. Illuminated APU FIRE button -- Press and RDY light illuminates.
    • 3. FIRE DISCH button(s) -- Press.
  20. 9.16.2 APU Compartment Fire.

    In Flight
    • 1. Illuminated APU FIRE button -- Press and RDY light illuminates.
    • 2. FIRE DISCH button(s) -- Press.
    • 3. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  21. 9.16.3 Deck Fire
    LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
  22. 9.16.4 Engine Fire On Ground
    • 1. EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN.
    • 2. Illuminated ENG FIRE button -- Press and RDY light illuminates.
    • 3. FIRE DISCH button(s) -- Press.
  23. 9.16.5 Fuselage Fire On Ground
    • 1. EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN.
    • 2. APU -- OFF (If applicable).
  24. 9.16.6 Electrical Fire In Flight.
    • 1. GEN1 and GEN2 -- OFF (SYS page).
    • 2. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  25. 9.16.7 Smoke and Fume Elimination.
    • 1. Airspeed -- Slow to 20 KTAS maximum.
    • 2. Canopy door (affected crewstation) -- Open to intermediate position.
    • 3. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  26. ABORT START PROCEDURES
    • 1. POWER lever -- OFF.
    • 2. ENG START switch -- IGN ORIDE for 30 seconds and TGT is below 540 degrees C.
  27. 9.17.1 Both Generators Fail/Complete Loss Of Electrical Power.
    • 1. GEN1 and GEN2 -- Reset Pilot GEN RST panel.
    • If condition persists:
    • 2. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  28. 9.17.2 Single Generator and Single RTRU Failure.
    • 1. Affected GEN1 or GEN2 -- Reset Pilot GEN RST panel.
    • If condition persists:
    • 2. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
  29. 9.17.3 Dual TRU Failure
    • a. TADS/PNVS and HDU’s will be inoperative.
    • b. All navigational functions will be lost.
    • c. Some primary flight information will be lost (altitude, heading and airspeed).
    • d. FMC functions will be lost.
    • e. Stabilator control will be lost.
    • f. Primary crewstation lighting will be lost.
    • g. Engine Anti--Ice will activate.
    • h. The Keyboard Unit will be inoperative.
    • i. The crew will be able to transmit and receive on the pre set radio frequencies but will not be able to input new frequencies with the Keyboard Unit.
    • j. WP’s will be inoperative and weapons systems will not be functional.
    • k. The ECS will be inoperative.
    • l. The ice detector will be inoperative.
    • m.The left and right pitot heater will be inoperative.
    • LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE
  30. 9.18.1 Primary Hydraulic Pressure Low and Utility Hydraulic Pressure Low
    • 1. EMERG HYD button -- Press ON.
    • 2. LAND WITHOUT DELAY.
    • 3. EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN
  31. 9.18.2 Primary Hydraulic Pressure Low and Utility Hydraulic Level Low.
    LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  32. 9.19 EMERGENCY LANDING IN WOODED AREAS (POWER OFF)
    AUTOROTATE -- Apply full collective to decay rotor rpm as helicopter settles.
  33. 9.20 DITCHING (POWER ON)
    • 1. Approach to hover.
    • 2. Canopies -- JETTISON prior to entering water.
    • 3. Pilot shoulder harness -- Lock.
    • 4. CPG -- Exit helicopter.
    • 5. Hover downwind to a safe distance.
    • 6. POWER levers -- OFF.
    • 7. Perform hovering autorotation -- Apply full collective to decay rpm as helicopter settles.
    • 8. Cyclic -- Position in direction of roll.
    • 9. Exit when main rotor has stopped.
  34. 9.21 DITCHING (POWER OFF)
    • 1. AUTOROTATE -- Apply full collective to decay rotor rpm as helicopter settles.
    • 2. Canopies -- JETTISON prior to entering water.
    • 3. Cyclic -- Position in direction of roll.
    • 4. Exit when main rotor has stopped.
  35. 9.22.2 BUCS FAIL.
    • 1. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
    • 2. APU ON.
    • 3. EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN
  36. 9.22.3 BUCS ON
    • 1. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
    • 2. APU ON.
    • 3. EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN.
  37. 9.22.4 Main Rotor Components
    • 1. LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
    • 2. EMER ENG(S) SHUTDOWN.
  38. 9.22.5 EGI IN--FLIGHT MISALIGNMENT
    • 1. Position update -- Perform. Monitor POSITION CONFIDENCE.
    • If misalignment continues:
    • 2. Airspeed -- Adjust to 80 KTAS or less.
    • 3. Stabilator -- Monitor position. Manually control as required.
    • 4. LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
  39. 9.23 STABILATOR AUTOMATIC MODE FAILURE
    • 1. RESET button -- Press.
    • If automatic mode is not restored:
    • 2. Use manual stabilator control.
  40. 9.24 STABILATOR AUTO/MANUAL MODE FAILURE
    LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICABLE.
  41. 9.25 STABILIZATION EQUIPMENT MALFUNCTION
    • 1. FMC release button-- Press.
    • 2. FMC -- Re-engage unaffected FMC axes (A/C UTIL page).
  42. 9.26.1 Wing Stores Jettison.

    Selected Armament Wing Stores.
    • 1. Airspeed -- 130 KTAS maximum.
    • 2. Selected STORES JETTISON buttons -- Press to ARM.
    • 3. JETT button -- Press.
  43. 9.26.1 Wing Stores Jettison.

    All Armament Wing Stores
    • 1. Airspeed -- 130 KTAS maximum.
    • 2. Collective JETT button -- Press.
  44. 9.26.1 Wing Stores Jettison.

    External Fuel Wing Stores:
    • 1. Airspeed -- 100 KTAS maximum.
    • 2. Selected STORES JETTISON buttons -- Press to ARM.
    • 3. JETT button -- Press.
  45. 9.26.2 PNVS/IHADSS.

    PNVS Failure.
    NVS select switch (Pilot) -- TADS.
  46. 9.26.2 PNVS/IHADSS.

    IHADSS/HDU Failure or [ BLK 2 IHADSS STALE].
    • 1. NVS MODE switch -- FIXED.
    • 2. NVS select switch -- TADS or PNVS.
    • 3. MPD VID -- PLT or CPG HMD (as necessary).
  47. 9.26.4 IHADSS Single DP Operation.
    • 1. NVS SELECT Switch -- Reselect (PNVS or TADS).
    • or
    • 2. Crewmember (not on controls) -- Assume control.
  48. 9.26.5 Dual DP Failure.
    • a. MPDs non-operational.
    • b. KUs non-operational.
    • c. HDUs non-operational.
    • d. Center display non-operational.
    • LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  49. 9.26.7 Dual SP Failure.
    • a. Primary flight controls will operate as an independent hydraulic/mechanical system. FMC disengages and stabilator reverts to MAN mode. Force trim will remain in last set ON/OFF state. Manual stabilator controls will be fully functional without position symbology.
    • b. All hydraulic systems will continue to operate, including the emergency function.
    • c. Both engines will continue to operate with full control capability.
    • d. Fire Detection/Extinguishing panel status and controls (including fuel shutoff and engine shutdown) are fully operational.
    • e. All backup (standby) instruments are fully functional.
    • f. All interior and exterior lighting controls (including searchlight) are fully operational.
    • g. Stores jettison capability is fully operational.
    • h. Canopy de-fog and Windshield wipers are fully operational.
    • i. ICS remains fully functional. Radios remain operational at last selected state. Radios can be RTS’d but crew cannot tell by visual cues for proper radio selection. Transponder will continue to operate in last set state, but Mode C altitude reporting is not updated. EMERGENCY GUARD and XPNDR remain in last set state.
    • j. Aircraft ARM/SAFE state remains in last commanded selection. Actioned and ARMED weapons remain in
    • last selected state; Crew must de-WAS weapon to safe weapons. Weapons degradation is severe (no inhibits available) and firing is not recommended.
    • k. Fuel system, ECS system, Anti-Ice systems and IPAS bleed valves will continue to operate but will remain at last commanded state. NOTE Attempting to change NVS MODE will result in extreme NVS system degradation.
    • l. If TADS /PNVS were operating in NVS NORM at the time of failure, they will continue to function and provide imagery without flight symbology. HDUs will continueto function but without flight symbology. ORT will display video in the last commanded state. NVS will remain in the last commanded state.
    • m. MPDs function in a degraded mode due to no data update, missing data, or lack of control functions (paging is available).
    • n. Except for fire warning lights, loss of all W/C/A notification including voice messages.
    • o. KUs and UFDs non-operational.
    • p. ARC--164 and IDM cannot be zeroized.
    • q. CHAFF dispenser is not available.
    • LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
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AH-64 9
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