Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 116

FLIGHT MANUAL
6 AFTER STARTING .
When nlXninal speed is reached, check that all warning, caution and advisory
lights are off, that pressure readings are O.K. Test the hydraulic
accumulators with the collective lever locked at full low pitch.
When control loads are felt, move the cyclic stick grip 3-4 cm (at the
handle) to evaluate the load, then center the stick (no load) and restore
pressure.
If operating loads are considered higher than at normal temperatures, move
the cyclic stick 3-4 cm forward (nose-down) for 2 minutes to warm up the
spherical thrust bearings.
Move the yaw pedals about 50% of their travel range on either side of the
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mid-position.
-7 IN CASE OF ENGINE FAILURE
Following an engine failure at light weight, the stabilized rotor speed may
be below the audio warning threshold: the pilot can switch off the horn
using the relevant push-button.
S AFTER lAST FLIGHT OF THE DAY
-Observe the general recommendations mentioned above.
-When the rotor stops rotating, place the cyclic pitch stick close to the
neutral position and the collective pitch lever locked at full low pitch,
with tail rotor blades in the horizontal position.
-Care must be taken not to leave doors open.
-Install the air intake cover and exhaust nozzle blank.
-When the aircraft is parked in an unsheltered area it is recommended to
apply anti-icing materials and to carry out aircraft parking and
mooring.
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DGAC APproved: 35D 83 SUP.4
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