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SA342 GazelleFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
WeaponsVERIFIED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Alternate LZ / DivertIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation3 steps
Seat HarnessFASTENED
Canopy / DoorsCLOSED AND LATCHED
Oxygen System (if fitted)CHECK
03Electrical Power4 steps
Battery SwitchON
Instrument LightingCHECK - SET AS REQUIRED
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Hydraulic AccumulatorsPRESSURIZED - CHECK GAUGE
04Engine Start10 steps
Rotor BrakeRELEASED
Fuel CockOPEN
ThrottleCLOSED (cold position)
Engine Start SwitchON / START
NG (Gas Generator)RISING ABOVE 50%
ThrottleOPEN TO IDLE WHEN NG > 50%
TGT During Start< 800 C
Engine Idle SpeedSTABLE AT IDLE NG
GeneratorONLINE - CHECK VOLTAGE
Main RotorENGAGING AND ACCELERATING
05Post-Start / Avionics8 steps
Rotor RPMREACHING 360-370 RPM (100% NR)
Engine InstrumentsTGT, NG, NR IN LIMITS
Hydraulic SystemCHECK PRESSURE
Navigation SystemSET - GPS/INS CHECK
RadioSET FREQUENCIES
IFFSET CODES
Weapons SystemHOT SIGHT OR VIVIANE AS FITTED - CHECK
AltimeterSET QNH
06Before Takeoff4 steps
Rotor RPM100% NR
Engine ParametersIN LIMITS
Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT
WeaponsSAFE UNTIL CLEAR OF FRIENDLY FORCES
07Hover / Taxi4 steps
CollectiveINCREASE SMOOTHLY TO HOVER HEIGHT
Cyclic / PedalsSTABILIZE HOVER ATTITUDE
Hover Height1-2 M AGL
Engine TorqueWITHIN LIMITS
08Takeoff5 steps
CollectiveINCREASE FOR CLIMB
CyclicFORWARD FOR TRANSLATIONAL LIFT
ETL SpeedTHROUGH ~30-40 KTS
Climb Speed100-130 KM/H FOR BEST CLIMB RATE
Engine TorqueDO NOT EXCEED MAX
09After Takeoff / Cruise4 steps
Cruise Speed210-220 KM/H TYPICAL
Cruise AltitudeLOW LEVEL OR AS BRIEFED
Fuel StateMONITOR
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR
10Attack / Reconnaissance5 steps
HOT Sight / VivianeTARGET ACQUIRED
Master ArmON
Weapon SelectHOT MISSILE / GUN AS REQUIRED
Firing PositionSTABILIZE AT EFFECTIVE RANGE
Post-AttackEGRESS LOW AND FAST
11Descent / Approach4 steps
SpeedREDUCE TO 100-130 KM/H
WeaponsSAFE
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
LZ AssessmentWIND, OBSTACLES, SURFACE CHECKED
12Landing4 steps
Approach Speed60-80 KM/H DECELERATING TO HOVER
Hover1-2 M STABLE
TouchdownGENTLE - SKIDS LEVEL
Collective at TouchdownREDUCE TO FULL DOWN
13After Landing2 steps
WeaponsSAFE AND CONFIRMED
CollectiveFULL DOWN
14Shutdown8 steps
ThrottleIDLE - 1-2 MIN COOLING
Rotor BrakeAPPLY WHEN NR REDUCES AFTER THROTTLE CLOSE
Fuel CockCLOSE (Engine off)
ThrottleCLOSE FULLY
Avionics / RadiosOFF
GeneratorOFF
BatteryOFF
RotorSTOPPED - SECURE BLADE
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