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Bell 407FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist

DATE PILOT TAIL

01Pre-Flight Planning12 steps

Flight PlanningCOMPLETED

PublicationsCHECKED

Weather BriefingREVIEWED

Ambient TemperatureWITHIN LIMITS

Gross Weight and CGCOMPUTED

Cabin and Baggage LoadingWITHIN LIMITS

Helicopter ServicingCOMPLETED

BatteryCONNECTED

Performance PlanningCHECKED

Height-Velocity DiagramREVIEWED

Landing Zone SurveyREVIEWED

Radio FrequenciesSET

02Exterior Check28 steps

Main Rotor Blade TiedownsREMOVED

Static Ports (Both Sides)CHECK CONDITION

Cabin Doors, Hinge Bolts and WindowsCHECK - Condition and security

Landing GearCHECK CONDITION

Engine InletCHECK - Inlet covers removed

Transmission Oil LevelCHECK

Fuel Filler CapCHECK - Fuel level and cap secured

Fuel SumpDRAIN SAMPLE

Airframe Fuel FilterDRAIN AND CHECK

Fuel Filter Test SwitchPRESS AND CHECK

Powerplant AreaCHECK

Engine Cowl and Generator Cooling ScoopSECURED AND CLEAR OF DEBRIS

Oil TankCHECK - Leaks, security, cap secured

Tailboom and Tail Rotor Driveshaft CoverCHECK - Condition and security

Horizontal Stabilizer and Vertical FinCHECK - Condition and security

Tail Rotor GearboxCHECK - Oil level, leaks and security

Tail RotorCHECK - Tiedown removed, condition and free movement

Oil Cooler and BlowerCHECK - Clear of obstructions, condition and leaks

Oil Tank Sight GlassCHECK OIL LEVEL

Baggage CompartmentCARGO TIED DOWN - Door secured

Exhaust CoverREMOVED

Rotor Brake Disc and Caliper (If Installed)CHECK

Cabin Roof - Main Rotor Hub and ControlsCHECK

Hydraulic ReservoirCHECK FLUID LEVEL

WindshieldCHECK - Condition and cleanliness

Battery and Vent LinesCHECK - Condition and security

Pitot TubeCOVER REMOVED - Clear of obstructions

Landing Light Lamps and AntennasCHECK CONDITION

03Interior and Prestart Check41 steps

Cabin InteriorCLEAN - Equipment secured

Fire ExtinguisherINSTALLED AND SECURED

Cabin LoadingCG WITHIN LIMITS

Seat BeltsSECURED

DoorsSECURED

ThrottleCLOSED

LDG LTS SwitchOFF

Communications SwitchesSET

AltimeterSET

InstrumentsCORRECT INDICATIONS

BATT and GEN SwitchesOFF

PART SEP Switch (If Installed)OFF

ANTI COLL LT SwitchANTI COLL LT (ON)

HYD SYS SwitchHYD SYS (ON)

CABIN LT/PASS SwitchOFF

POS LT SwitchAS DESIRED

DEFOG and PITOT HEATER SwitchesOFF

ENG ANTI ICE SwitchOFF

AVIONICS MASTER SwitchOFF

HEATER Switch (If Installed)OFF

INSTR LT RheostatOFF

Overhead Circuit Breaker SwitchesOFF

Overhead Circuit BreakersIN

Rotor Brake Handle (If Installed)UP AND LATCHED

GPUCONNECTED (IF USED)

BATT SwitchON FOR BATTERY OR GPU START

HORN MUTE ButtonPRESS TO MUTE

Caution LightsCHECK

PEDAL STOP PTT SwitchCHECK

Flight ControlsCHECK

ThrottleCHECK FREEDOM OF TRAVEL

INSTR LT Rheostat and CAUT LT SwitchAS DESIRED

FUEL BOOST/XFR Circuit Breaker SwitchesLEFT AND RIGHT (ON)

Fuel PressureCHECK

CAUTION LT TEST ButtonPRESS TO TEST

INSTR CHK ButtonPRESS - Check for exceedances

LCD TEST and FADEC HORN TEST ButtonsPRESS TO TEST

FADEC MODE SwitchAUTO

FUEL VALVE SwitchON - Guard closed

FUEL QTYCHECK TOTAL AND FWD TANK

OAT/VOLTS DisplayCHECK OAT - Select VOLTS

04Engine Start16 steps

CollectiveFULL DOWN

Cyclic and PedalsCENTERED

Residual MGTCHECK

ThrottleIDLE POSITION

START SwitchMOMENTARILY PRESS

MGTMONITOR

Main RotorCHECK ROTATING BY 25 PERCENT NG

START LightEXTINGUISHED AT 50 PERCENT NG

AUTO RELIGHT LightEXTINGUISHED AT 60 PERCENT NG

ENG and XMSN Oil PressuresCHECK

Idle63 PLUS OR MINUS 1 PERCENT NG

BATT SwitchON (IF APPLICABLE)

GPUDISCONNECT - Close door (if applicable)

GEN SwitchGEN (ON)

Voltmeter28.5 PLUS OR MINUS 0.5 VOLTS

FLIGHT INSTR Circuit Breaker Switches (If Installed)DG, ATT AND TURN (ON)

05Systems Check22 steps

HYD SYS SwitchOFF

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Caution LightILLUMINATED

HYD SYS SwitchHYD SYS (ON)

FADEC Manual Check - ThrottleIDLE (63 PERCENT NG)

FADEC MODE SwitchMAN

ThrottleINCREASE SLOWLY THEN RETURN TO IDLE

FADEC MODE SwitchAUTO

ThrottleINCREASE SMOOTHLY TO FLY DETENT

NR and NP NeedlesMATCHED AND INDICATING 100 PERCENT

AVIONICS MASTER SwitchAVIONICS MASTER (ON)

ELT (If Installed)CHECK FOR INADVERTENT TRANSMISSION

Flight ControlsCHECK FREEDOM WITH MINIMUM FRICTION

ENG ANTI ICE SwitchON THEN OFF

PART SEP Switch (If Installed)AS REQUIRED

Hydraulic Systems Check - CollectiveFULL DOWN

NR100 PERCENT RPM

HYD SYS SwitchOFF

CyclicCHECK NORMAL OPERATION

CollectiveCHECK NORMAL OPERATION

PedalsCHECK NORMAL OPERATION

HYD SYS SwitchHYD SYS (ON)

Cyclic and Collective FrictionSET AS DESIRED

06Before Takeoff9 steps

ENG ANTI ICE SwitchAS REQUIRED

Light SwitchesAS REQUIRED

INSTR LT RheostatAS DESIRED

RadiosCHECK AS REQUIRED

Flight ControlsPOSITION AND ADJUST FRICTIONS FOR TAKEOFF

ThrottleOPEN TO FLY DETENT - Check 99 to 100 percent NR/NP

Engine, Transmission and Electrical InstrumentsWITHIN LIMITS

Flight and Navigation InstrumentsCHECK

FUEL QTYNOTE INDICATION

07Takeoff6 steps

Rear Facing Seat HeadrestsADJUSTED TO PROPER POSITION

CollectiveINCREASE TO HOVER

Directional ControlAS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN HEADING

CyclicAPPLY AS REQUIRED TO ACCELERATE SMOOTHLY

CollectiveINCREASE UP TO 5 PERCENT TORQUE ABOVE HOVER POWER

PEDAL STOP PTT SwitchCHECK ENGAGED ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED

08In-Flight Operations7 steps

AirspeedAS DESIRED - Not to exceed VNE at flight altitude

PEDAL STOP PTT SwitchCHECK ENGAGED ANNUNCIATOR ILLUMINATED

ENG ANTI ICE and PITOT HEATER SwitchesON IN VISIBLE MOISTURE

PITOT HEATERCONFIRM OPERATION

AltimeterWITHIN LIMITS

FUEL QTY FWD TANK ButtonPRESS - Note forward fuel tank indication

Sideward and Rearward FlightWITHIN LIMITS

09Descent and Landing9 steps

Rear Facing Seat HeadrestsADJUSTED TO PROPER POSITION

Flight ControlsADJUST FRICTION AS DESIRED

ThrottleFLY DETENT POSITION - Check 99 to 100 percent NP

Flight PathAS REQUIRED FOR TYPE OF APPROACH

ENG ANTI ICEAS REQUIRED

LDG LTS SwitchAS DESIRED

PEDAL STOP PTT SwitchCHECK ENGAGED ANNUNCIATOR EXTINGUISHED

Cyclic After LandingREPOSITION

Engine Oil TemperatureMONITOR

10Engine Shutdown22 steps

CollectiveFULL DOWN

Cyclic and PedalsCENTERED

Cyclic FrictionINCREASE

LDG LTS SwitchOFF

ThrottleREDUCE TO IDLE STOP

HORN MUTE ButtonPRESS TO MUTE

MGTSTABILIZE AT IDLE FOR 2 MINUTES

ENG ANTI ICE SwitchOFF

FLIGHT INSTR Circuit Breaker Switches (If Installed)OFF

FUEL BOOST/XFR LEFT Circuit Breaker SwitchOFF

ELT (If Installed)CHECK FOR INADVERTENT TRANSMISSION

AVIONICS MASTER SwitchOFF

GEN SwitchOFF

OVSPD TEST ButtonIF REQUIRED - Press, hold 1 second, release

IDLE REL SwitchPRESS AND HOLD

ThrottleCLOSED

HORN MUTE ButtonPRESS TO MUTE

Rotor Brake (If Installed)APPLY AT OR BELOW 40 PERCENT NR

FUEL VALVE SwitchOFF

PilotREMAIN ON FLIGHT CONTROLS

All Overhead Switches Except HYD SYSOFF

BATT SwitchOFF WITH NG AT 0 PERCENT

11Postflight Check6 steps

FADEC LightsCHECK

Securing ConditionsASSESS

Main Rotor Blade TiedownsINSTALL

Tail RotorSECURE LOOSELY TO TAILBOOM

Exhaust Cover, Engine Inlet Plugs and Pitot CoverINSTALL

Torque Events and LandingsRECORD

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