FlightSafety international COURSEWARE SUPPORT—HURST 8900 Trinity Blvd. Hurst, Texas 76053 (817) 276-7500 Fax (817) 276-7501 BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL VOLUME 1 Record of Revision No. 1 This is a complete reprint of the Bell 412 Pilot Training Manual. The portion of the text or figure affected by this revision is indicated by a solid vertical line in the margin. A vertical line adjacent to blank space means that material has been deleted. In addition, each revised page is marked “Revision 1” in the lower left or right corner. The changes made in this revision will be further explained at the appropriate time in the training course. the best safety device in any aircraft is a well-trained crew. FlightSafety international BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL VOLUME 1 — Operational Information FlightSafety International, Inc. Marine Air Terminal, LaGuardia Airport Flushing, New York 11371 (718) 565-4100 www.flightsafety.com Courses for the Bell 412 are taught at the following FlightSafety learning center: Fort Worth Bell Learning Center 9601 Trinity Boulevard Hurst, Texas 76053 (817) 282-2557 (800) 379-7413 Copyright © 1996 by FlightSafety International, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. ii FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY NOTICE The material contained in this training manual is based on information obtained from the aircraft manufacturer’s Pilot Manuals and Maintenance Manuals. It is to be used for familiarization and training purposes only. At the time of printing it contained then-current information. In the event of conflict between data provided herein and that in publications issued by the manufacturer or the FAA, that of the manufacturer or the FAA shall take precedence. We at FlightSafety want you to have the best training possible. We welcome any suggestions you might have for improving this manual or any other aspect of our training program. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY iii VOLUME 1—OPERATIONAL INFORMATION CONTENTS EXPANDED CHECKLIST Normal Procedures Emergency/Malfunction Procedures LIMITATIONS MANEUVERS AND PROCEDURES WEIGHT AND BALANCE PERFORMANCE CRM MASTER WARNING SYSTEM SYSTEMS REVIEW Revision 1 The information normally contained in this chapter is not applicable to this particular aircraft. FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL EXPANDED CHECKLISTS CONTENTS Page GENERAL INFORMATION............................................................ EC-1 Introduction.............................................................................. EC-1 Operating Limitations .............................................................. EC-1 Flight Planning......................................................................... EC-1 Preflight Check ........................................................................ EC-2 PREFLIGHT GENERAL— NORMAL PROCEDURES............................................................... EC-4 Before Exterior Check ............................................................. EC-4 Exterior Check ......................................................................... EC-7 Interior Check ........................................................................ EC-23 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY EC-i FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL ILLUSTRATION Figure Title Page EC-1 Preflight Check Sequence ............................................... EC-3 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY EC-iii FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL EXPANDED CHECKLISTS GENERAL INFORMATION INTRODUCTION This section contains instructions and procedures for operating the helicopter from the planning stage, through actual flight conditions, to securing the he- licopter after landing. Normal and standard conditions are assumed in these procedures. Pertinent data in other sections is referenced when applicable. The instructions and procedures contained herein are written for the purpose of standardization and are not applicable to all situations. OPERATING LIMITATIONS The minimum and maximum limits, and the normal and cautionary operat- ing ranges for the helicopter and its subsystems are indicated by instrument markings and placards. Anytime an operating limitation is exceeded, an appropriate entry shall be made in the helicopter logbook. The entry shall state which limit was exceeded, the duration of time, the extreme value attained, and any additional information essential in determining the maintenance action required. These instrument markings and placards represent careful aerodynamic cal- culations that are substantiated by flight test data. Refer to Limitations and Specifications chapter for a detailed explanation of each operating limitation. FLIGHT PLANNING Each flight should be planned adequately to ensure safe operations and to pro- vide the pilot with the data to be used during flight. Essential weight and balance, and performance information should be com- piled as follows: • Check type of flight to be performed and destination. • Select appropriate performance charts (see Performance chapter). Takeoff and Landing Data Refer to the RFM Limitations chapter for Takeoff and Landing Weight Limits, and to the Performance chapter for Takeoff and Landing Distance Information. FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY EC-1 FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL Weight and Balance Determine proper weight and balance of the helicopter as follows: • Consult the “Weight and Balance” section of the Rotocraft Flight Manual for instructions (see Weight and Balance chapter of this manual). • Compute takeoff and anticipated landing gross weight, check helicopter (CG) locations, and ascertain weight of fuel, oil, payload, etc. • Check that loading limitations listed in the Limitations chapter have not been exceeded. PREFLIGHT CHECK The pilot is responsible for determining whether the helicopter is in condi- tion for safe flight. Refer to Figure EC-1 for preflight check sequence. NOTE The pilot walkaround and interior checks are outlined in the following procedures. The preflight check is not intended to be a detailed mechanical inspection, but simply a guide to help the pilot check the condition of the helicopter. It may be made as comprehensive as conditions warrant at the discretion of the pilot. All areas checked shall include a visual check for ev- idence of corrosion, particularly when helicopter is flown near or over salt water or in areas of high industrial emissions. EC-2 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Revision 1 FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL Figure EC-1. Preflight Check Sequence FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY EC-3 FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL PREFLIGHT GENERAL—NORMAL PROCEDURES BEFORE EXTERIOR CHECK 1. Flight Planning .................................................................... COMPLETED 2. Gross Weight and CG............................................................... COMPUTE Refer to the Weight and Balance section in the Rotocraft Flight Manual. 3. Publications .............................................................................. CHECKED 4. Portable Fire Extinguishers ................................................... CONDITION AND SECURITY 5. Fuel Sumps ..................................................................................... DRAIN Samples as follows: a. FUEL TRANS Switches................................................................. OFF b. BOOST PUMP Switches................................................................ OFF c. FUEL Switches............................................................................... OFF 412SP, HP, EP 412 EC-4 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Revision 1 FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL c. BAT BUS 1 Switch........................................................................... ON d. Fuel Sump Drain Buttons (left and right) —Aft/Middle/Forward .................... DEPRESS 6. Fuel Filters ...................................................................................... DRAIN Before first flight of day, as follows: a. BOOST PUMP Switches.................................................................. ON b. FUEL Switches................................................................................. ON 412SP, HP, EP 412 Revision 1 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY EC-5 FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL c. Fuel Filter (left and right)....................................... DRAIN SAMPLES d. FUEL Switches............................................................................... OFF e. BOOST PUMP Switches................................................................ OFF 412SP, HP, EP 412 f. BAT BUS 1 Switch ......................................................................... OFF g. Main and tail rotor blade tie down.....................REMOVE AND STOW h. Pitot tube cover(s)..............................................REMOVE AND STOW i. No. 1 and 2 engine air intake covers..................REMOVE AND STOW EC-6 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY Revision 1 FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT TRAINING MANUAL EXTERIOR CHECK WARNING IF HELICOPTER HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO SNOW OR ICING CONDITIONS, SNOW AND ICE SHALL BE REMOVED PRIOR TO FLIGHT. Fuselage—Front 1. Cabin Nose ............................................................................ CONDITION All glass clean; wipers stowed. 2. Remote Hydraulic Filter Bypass Indicator ................... CHECK (GREEN) Revision 1 FOR TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY EC-7 FlightSafety International BELL 412 PILOT