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OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Emergency Procedures

OH-58D Kiowa Warrior Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleCLOSE (OFF)
  2. 2
    Fuel BoostOFF
  3. 3
    Battery / GeneratorsOFF (after engine secured)
  4. 4
    LandIMMEDIATELY / enter autorotation if needed
  5. 5
    CrewEVACUATE once on the ground

Engine Failure - Autorotation

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CollectiveLOWER immediately to maintain NR
  2. 2
    CyclicADJUST for 60-70 KIAS autorotation airspeed
  3. 3
    PedalsMAINTAIN trim / heading
  4. 4
    NRKEEP in green (97-100%)
  5. 5
    Landing areaSELECT into wind
  6. 6
    Flareat approx 75-100 ft, then cushion with collective at touchdown

Tail Rotor Failure - Loss of Anti-Torque

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleCLOSE to reduce torque/yaw
  2. 2
    CollectiveREDUCE power to control yaw
  3. 3
    AirspeedMAINTAIN above ETL for weathervane stability
  4. 4
    Enter autorotationfor a running landing if powered control is lost
  5. 5
    TouchdownSLIGHT nose-low, run on landing into wind

Hydraulic Failure - SCAS / Boost Loss

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    AirspeedREDUCE to comfortable control speed
  2. 2
    ControlsANTICIPATE higher control forces
  3. 3
    SCASCHECK / cycle as required
  4. 4
    Avoid abrupt control inputs
  5. 5
    LandAS SOON AS PRACTICAL, run-on landing preferred

Overtorque / Overspeed - Exceedance

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    CollectiveREDUCE to bring torque within limits
  2. 2
    TorqueDO NOT exceed 100% (5 min) / 105% transient
  3. 3
    NR / NPKEEP within 97-100%
  4. 4
    TOTMONITOR, keep below 738C continuous
  5. 5
    LandAS SOON AS PRACTICAL and log exceedance for inspection

Forced Landing - Power Loss / Severe Malfunction

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CollectiveLOWER, establish autorotation
  2. 2
    Airspeed60-70 KIAS
  3. 3
    Landing areaSELECT, into wind, clear of obstacles
  4. 4
    MaydayTRANSMIT, squawk emergency
  5. 5
    Master Arm / LaserSAFE
  6. 6
    Flare and cushion touchdown, collective FULL DOWN after landing