Eurocopter AS 350 83 Flight Manual page 81

FLIGHT MANUAL' .
10 AFTER LANDING
Enaine and Rotor shutdown
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-Switch off all unnecessary power-consuming systems.
-Switch off the generator and all switches.
-Wait 30 seconds then position the start selector on OFF.
-Fully apply the rotor brake when NR is equal to or less than:
.140 rpm normal NR,
.170 rpm maximum NR (in high wind conditions).
-When the rotors are completely stopped: press the HYD test push-button
for 1 to 2 s, then release, in order to :
.discharge the hydraulic accumulator,
.re-centralise the yaw pedals if necessary.
-VEMD flight report:
On engine shutdown, the lower VEMD screen displays the "flight report":
.Engine start number,
Operating time (counted from Ng > 60% until Ng < 50%),
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.Number of gas generator cycles performed during the flight and total
number of cycles,
.Number of free turbine cycles performed during the flight and total
number of cycles,
.Check that the partial cycles figure is not zero and that it is
displayed in white.
11 TURNAROUND CHECK (TA) R
The turnaround check consists in : R
-Checking MGB, TGB and engine fluid levels. R
-Check that there is no flow from the general drain for the engine R
platform. R
-A rapid check of the main and tail rotor blade skins. R
-Checking that all loads are securely tied down, baggage compartment R
doors and cowlings are correctly locked. R
-Every 15 flight hours maximum: R
.Check the engine forward and aft reduction gear magnetic plugs R
(without electrical indication). R
Should the turnaround time be prolonged, short-term picketing of the R
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aircraft is recommended: blanking plugs, covers fitted, even blade socks R
and poles in winds greater than 40 kt. R
CAUTION: IN THIS CASE, ALL PICKETING AND HANDLING TOOLING MUST BE REMOVED R
BEFORE THE NEXT FLIGHT. R
12 USE OF HEATING/DEMISTING SYSTEM
The heating/demisting system may be used without restriction up to
Maximum Continuous Power rating -beyond that its use is prohibited.
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DGAC Approved: 350 B3 4.1
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