MSFS 2024 · Rotary

Bell UH-1H Huey Emergency Procedures

Bell UH-1H Huey Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CollectiveLOWER immediately (enter autorotation)
  2. 2
    ThrottleIDLE
  3. 3
    Airspeed52 KIAS (best autorotation)
  4. 4
    NrMAINTAIN 294–324 RPM
  5. 5
    Select suitable landing area
  6. 6
    At 75 ftFLARE, cushion with collective

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleCLOSE
  2. 2
    Main FuelOFF
  3. 3
    CollectiveLOWER (enter autorotation)
  4. 4
    Airspeed52 KIAS
  5. 5
    Battery & GeneratorOFF if fire persists
  6. 6
    Execute forced landing immediately

Tail Rotor Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleREDUCE to minimum power
  2. 2
    AirspeedMAINTAIN above 50 KIAS
  3. 3
    Enter autorotation if yaw uncontrollable
  4. 4
    Select landing area into the wind
  5. 5
    Use shallow approach with forward speed
  6. 6
    Run-on landingDO NOT attempt hover

Hydraulic Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Hydraulic Control SwitchCHECK ON
  2. 2
    AirspeedREDUCE to 60 KIAS
  3. 3
    Avoid large or abrupt control inputs
  4. 4
    Use both hands on cyclic if needed
  5. 5
    Land as soon as practical
  6. 6
    Run-on landing to reduce control loads

Overtorque / Overspeed

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CollectiveLOWER to reduce torque
  2. 2
    ThrottleADJUST to govern RPM
  3. 3
    GovernorCHECK AUTO
  4. 4
    TorqueCHECK below 50 PSI
  5. 5
    Note torque value and duration exceeded
  6. 6
    Land as soon as practical for inspection

Forced Landing / Autorotation

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CollectiveFULL DOWN immediately
  2. 2
    ThrottleIDLE
  3. 3
    Airspeed52 KIAS
  4. 4
    NrMAINTAIN 294–324 RPM
  5. 5
    MaydayTRANSMIT position and intentions
  6. 6
    Execute flare and collective pull at 50–75 ft