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CH-47F Chinook Emergency Procedures

CH-47F Chinook Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Affected Engine ENG COND LeverSTOP
  2. 2
    FIRE PULL Handle (affected engine)PULL
  3. 3
    Fire ExtinguisherDISCHARGE (if fire continues)
  4. 4
    Confirm fire outMonitor warning loop
  5. 5
    Land as soon as possibleSingle-engine to suitable site
  6. 6
    Crew / PassengersBrief for possible evacuation

Single Engine Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Thrust (Collective)ADJUST to maintain Nr
  2. 2
    AirspeedESTABLISH single-engine best speed
  3. 3
    Remaining EngineMONITOR torque (single-engine limit 123%)
  4. 4
    Failed EngineIDENTIFY and confirm
  5. 5
    ENG COND Lever (failed engine)GND, then STOP if secured
  6. 6
    Land as soon as practicalReduced power available

Dual Engine Failure (Autorotation)

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Thrust (Collective)LOWER immediately to maintain Nr
  2. 2
    AirspeedESTABLISH autorotation speed
  3. 3
    Nr (Rotor RPM)KEEP in green, do not let droop
  4. 4
    FlareINITIATE at appropriate altitude
  5. 5
    ThrustAPPLY to cushion touchdown
  6. 6
    TouchdownLEVEL, aft gear first, minimal forward speed
  7. 7
    ENG COND LeversSTOP after landing

Hydraulic Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Affected SystemIDENTIFY (No.1, No.2, or Utility)
  2. 2
    PTUVERIFY backup pressurization if available
  3. 3
    Flight ControlsCHECK response and authority
  4. 4
    AFCS / SASMONITOR, expect degraded augmentation
  5. 5
    AirspeedREDUCE to ease control forces
  6. 6
    Land as soon as practicalAvoid abrupt inputs

Overtorque / Drive System

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Thrust (Collective)REDUCE to lower torque immediately
  2. 2
    TorqueCONFIRM below 100% dual-engine
  3. 3
    Transmission OilMONITOR pressure and temperature
  4. 4
    Abnormal Noise / VibrationNOTE for drive-system failure
  5. 5
    Land as soon as possibleInspect before further flight
  6. 6
    Record exceedanceFor maintenance action

Forced Landing

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed / NrESTABLISH and maintain
  2. 2
    Landing AreaSELECT into wind, clear of obstacles
  3. 3
    MaydayTRANSMIT, squawk emergency
  4. 4
    ApproachPLAN power-on or autorotative as required
  5. 5
    Crew / PassengersBRIEF and secure
  6. 6
    After TouchdownENG COND Levers STOP, BATT OFF, evacuate