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UH-1H HueyFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningCALCULATED
Weight & Balance / PayloadWITHIN LIMITS
Performance PlanningCHECKED
Route / LZ SurveyREVIEWED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
02Electrical / Pre-Start8 steps
Circuit BreakersCHECK - All in
Battery SwitchON
Main Generator SwitchON
Non-Essential BusON
Inverter SwitchOFF
Caution Panel - Low RPM WarningPRESS to reset
Pitot HeatOFF
De-Ice SwitchOFF
03Engine Setup7 steps
Governor SwitchAUTO (Forward)
Main Fuel SwitchON (Forward)
Chip Detector SwitchBOTH (Forward)
Force Trim SwitchON (Forward)
Hydraulic Control SwitchON (Forward)
CollectiveFULL DOWN
ThrottleCLOSE - Rotate to idle stop position
04Engine Start8 steps
Starter ButtonPRESS & HOLD
N1 RPMMONITOR - Rotors start turning at ~15% N1
Starter ButtonRELEASE at 40% N1
EGTMONITOR
ThrottleSLOWLY advance to full open at 70% N1
N2 / Rotor RPMSTABILIZE at 6,600 RPM (324 rotor)
Oil PressureCHECK - 40–70 PSI
EGT (Stabilized)CHECK - below 400°C at idle
05Post-Start / Systems11 steps
Inverter SwitchMAIN ON
Starter / Generator SwitchSTBY GEN
Radar AltimeterON
Gyro / Attitude IndicatorCHECK - Erect and stable
CompassSET heading
AltimeterSET - Field elevation / QNH
Radios (UHF / VHF / FM)SET frequencies
ICS / IntercomCHECK with crew
ADF / NavigationSET as required
Caution PanelCHECK - No warnings
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All in green
06Before Taxi7 steps
Flight ControlsCHECK - Free and correct
TrimCHECK - Center
DoorsCLOSED or as required
Crew / PassengersBRIEFED and secure
Landing LightAS REQUIRED
Anti-Collision LightON
Position LightsAS REQUIRED
07Hover / Taxi7 steps
Area ClearCHECK - Clear all sides
CollectiveSLOWLY RAISE
Left PedalADD to counter torque
Hover Height3–5 ft AGL
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Torque, EGT, RPM in limits
Hover TaxiFORWARD CYCLIC gently
Ground TaxiALTERNATIVE - Low collective, skids on ground
08Before Takeoff6 steps
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All green
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate for mission
Caution PanelCLEAR - No warnings
TransponderSET and ON
WeaponsSAFE
RadiosSET - Contact tower/ATC
09Takeoff7 steps
Wind CheckNOTE - Takeoff into wind preferred
CollectiveINCREASE smoothly
PedalsMAINTAIN heading
CyclicFORWARD - Accelerate through ETL
Translational LiftFEEL - Aircraft climbs at ~16–24 kts
Climb Speed60–70 kts
Climb Rate500–1,000 ft/min
10Climb5 steps
Airspeed60–70 kts (Vy)
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - All in limits
TorqueMONITOR - Max continuous 40 PSI
AltimeterCHECK - Set QNH or STD
Landing LightOFF (above 500 ft AGL)
11Cruise7 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
Airspeed80–100 kts (normal cruise)
TorqueSET - Cruise power
Fuel StateMONITOR - Check quantity
NavigationCHECK - Heading, ADF, position
Engine InstrumentsSCAN - Regular instrument check
TrimADJUST as needed
12Descent5 steps
Airspeed80–90 kts descent speed
CollectiveREDUCE for descent
Rate of Descent300–500 ft/min normal
AltimeterSET - Local QNH
Landing ZoneIDENTIFY - Wind direction, obstacles
13Approach6 steps
Landing LightON
AirspeedREDUCE - Decelerate to 40–60 kts
CollectiveMANAGE - Control rate of descent
Approach AngleMAINTAIN - Steady approach
PedalsMAINTAIN heading alignment
DecelerateAFT CYCLIC - Reduce to hover speed
14Landing7 steps
HoverESTABLISH at 3–5 ft AGL
Wind CheckFINAL - Note drift
CollectiveSLOWLY LOWER
TouchdownSKIDS on ground - Level attitude
CollectiveFULL DOWN after touchdown
CyclicNEUTRAL
PedalsNEUTRAL
15After Landing5 steps
WeaponsSAFE
TransponderSTBY
Landing LightOFF
Anti-Collision LightON
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All normal
16Shutdown19 steps
CollectiveFULL DOWN
ThrottleCLOSE to idle
Weapons SystemsOFF
Radar AltimeterOFF
RadiosOFF
Navigation EquipmentOFF
InverterOFF
ThrottleCLOSE - Rotate to OFF
Main Fuel SwitchOFF
N1 / N2 RPMMONITOR - Wait for full spool-down
Force TrimOFF
Hydraulic ControlOFF
Governor SwitchOFF (Center)
Non-Essential BusOFF
Main GeneratorOFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Anti-Collision LightOFF
All LightsOFF
Rotor BrakeAPPLY when RPM below 30%
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