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SA342 Gazelle Startup Checklist
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SA342 GazelleDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 72 steps · 14 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission type (recon, anti-tank, CSAR), threat, and LZ. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Gazelle is a light helicopter - wind and turbulence have greater effect. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Internal fuel ~760 kg. Range approximately 670 km at cruise. | |
| 05 | WeaponsVERIFIEDNOTE: HOT missiles, Mistral, or gun pods as fitted. | |
| 06 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 07 | Alternate LZ / DivertIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED | |
| 02 | Canopy / DoorsCLOSED AND LATCHED | |
| 03 | Oxygen System (if fitted)CHECK |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power4 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | Instrument LightingCHECK - SET AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Fuel QuantityCHECK | |
| 04 | Hydraulic AccumulatorsPRESSURIZED - CHECK GAUGE |
PHS 4 - Engine Start10 steps
| 01 | Rotor BrakeRELEASED | |
| 02 | Fuel CockOPEN | |
| 03 | ThrottleCLOSED (cold position) | |
| 04 | Engine Start SwitchON / STARTNOTE: SA342 uses Turbomeca Astazou XIV turboshaft engine. | |
| 05 | NG (Gas Generator)RISING ABOVE 50% | |
| 06 | ThrottleOPEN TO IDLE WHEN NG > 50%NOTE: Open throttle smoothly as NG passes through 50%. | |
| 07 | TGT During Start< 800 CWARNING: Hot start if TGT exceeds limit - close throttle and fuel cock. | |
| 08 | Engine Idle SpeedSTABLE AT IDLE NG | |
| 09 | GeneratorONLINE - CHECK VOLTAGE | |
| 10 | Main RotorENGAGING AND ACCELERATING |
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Avionics8 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPMREACHING 360-370 RPM (100% NR) | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsTGT, NG, NR IN LIMITS | |
| 03 | Hydraulic SystemCHECK PRESSURE | |
| 04 | Navigation SystemSET - GPS/INS CHECK | |
| 05 | RadioSET FREQUENCIES | |
| 06 | IFFSET CODES | |
| 07 | Weapons SystemHOT SIGHT OR VIVIANE AS FITTED - CHECK | |
| 08 | AltimeterSET QNH |
PHS 6 - Before Takeoff4 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPM100% NR | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersIN LIMITS | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 04 | WeaponsSAFE UNTIL CLEAR OF FRIENDLY FORCES |
PHS 7 - Hover / Taxi4 steps
| 01 | CollectiveINCREASE SMOOTHLY TO HOVER HEIGHT | |
| 02 | Cyclic / PedalsSTABILIZE HOVER ATTITUDE | |
| 03 | Hover Height1-2 M AGL | |
| 04 | Engine TorqueWITHIN LIMITS |
PHS 8 - Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | CollectiveINCREASE FOR CLIMB | |
| 02 | CyclicFORWARD FOR TRANSLATIONAL LIFT | |
| 03 | ETL SpeedTHROUGH ~30-40 KTS | |
| 04 | Climb Speed100-130 KM/H FOR BEST CLIMB RATE | |
| 05 | Engine TorqueDO NOT EXCEED MAX |
PHS 9 - After Takeoff / Cruise4 steps
| 01 | Cruise Speed210-220 KM/H TYPICAL | |
| 02 | Cruise AltitudeLOW LEVEL OR AS BRIEFED | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR | |
| 04 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR |
PHS 10 - Attack / Reconnaissance5 steps
| 01 | HOT Sight / VivianeTARGET ACQUIRED | |
| 02 | Master ArmON | |
| 03 | Weapon SelectHOT MISSILE / GUN AS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Firing PositionSTABILIZE AT EFFECTIVE RANGE | |
| 05 | Post-AttackEGRESS LOW AND FAST |
PHS 11 - Descent / Approach4 steps
| 01 | SpeedREDUCE TO 100-130 KM/H | |
| 02 | WeaponsSAFE | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK | |
| 04 | LZ AssessmentWIND, OBSTACLES, SURFACE CHECKED |
PHS 12 - Landing4 steps
| 01 | Approach Speed60-80 KM/H DECELERATING TO HOVER | |
| 02 | Hover1-2 M STABLE | |
| 03 | TouchdownGENTLE - SKIDS LEVEL | |
| 04 | Collective at TouchdownREDUCE TO FULL DOWN |
PHS 13 - After Landing2 steps
| 01 | WeaponsSAFE AND CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | CollectiveFULL DOWN |
PHS 14 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | ThrottleIDLE - 1-2 MIN COOLING | |
| 02 | Rotor BrakeAPPLY WHEN NR REDUCES AFTER THROTTLE CLOSE | |
| 03 | Fuel CockCLOSE (Engine off) | |
| 04 | ThrottleCLOSE FULLY | |
| 05 | Avionics / RadiosOFF | |
| 06 | GeneratorOFF | |
| 07 | BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | RotorSTOPPED - SECURE BLADE |