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UH-1H Huey Emergency Procedures
UH-1H Huey Emergency Procedures - Full Reference
All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.
Engine Fire
Immediate actions · 6 steps
- 1ThrottleCLOSE to idle
- 2Fuel ValveOFF
- 3CollectiveLOWER for autorotation
- 4ElectricalAs required
- 5Execute forced landing immediately
- 6EVACUATE after touchdown
Engine Failure - Autorotation
Immediate actions · 6 steps
- 1CollectiveFULL DOWN immediately
- 2Airspeed60–70 kts (best autorotation)
- 3ThrottleOFF (confirm idle stop)
- 4Turn into wind if able
- 5At 75–100 ftbegin flare (aft cyclic)
- 6At 10–15 ftlevel, pull collective to cushion
Tail Rotor Failure
Immediate actions · 6 steps
- 1If in cruiseENTER autorotation
- 2If at hoverreduce collective, accept yaw
- 3Airspeedabove ETL (16+ kts)
- 4Run-on landing50+ kts ground speed
- 5Do NOT hoverloss of directional control
- 6Touchdownflat attitude, low collective
Hydraulic Failure
Immediate actions · 6 steps
- 1HYD CONT SwitchOFF
- 2Force TrimOFF
- 3Airspeed60–80 kts
- 4Avoid large or rapid control inputs
- 5Controls will be very stiffuse body strength
- 6Run-on landing recommended
Overtorque / Overspeed
Immediate actions · 6 steps
- 1CollectiveREDUCE immediately
- 2TorqueCHECK below 50 PSI
- 3N2 RPMCHECK below 6,600
- 4GovernorCHECK AUTO
- 5If governor failurethrottle to manual
- 6Land as soon as practicalinspect engine
Forced Landing - Power On
Immediate actions · 6 steps
- 1Airspeed60 kts
- 2Select landing areainto wind, clear obstacles
- 3CollectiveLOWER for approach
- 4MAYDAY callposition and intentions
- 5At 10 ftflare gently, cushion with collective
- 6After landingthrottle OFF, fuel OFF, evacuate