MSFS 2024 · Rotary
Bell UH-1H Huey Kneeboard
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Bell UH-1H HueyFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning12 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Icing ConditionsCHECKED
Fuel PlanningCALCULATED
Weight and Balance / PayloadWITHIN LIMITS
Center of GravityCHECKED
Performance PlanningCHECKED
Height Velocity DiagramREVIEWED
Wind LimitsCHECKED
Landing Zone SurveyREVIEWED
Radio FrequenciesSET
02Exterior Check15 steps
BAT SwitchOFF
Flight ControlsCHECK - Freedom of movement
Area 1 - Main Rotor BladeCHECK CONDITION
Area 2 - Engine CompartmentCHECK - Fluid lines and connections
Area 3 - TailboomCHECK
Area 4 - Tail Rotor Gearboxes (90 and 42 Degree)CHECK - Condition, oil levels, filler caps secure
Area 4 - Tail RotorCHECK - Condition and free movement on flapping axis
Area 5 - Hydraulic Fluid Sight GageCHECK
Area 5 - Landing GearCHECK - Condition and security
Area 5 - Static PortCHECK UNOBSTRUCTED
Area 6 - Main Rotor SystemCHECK - Condition and security
Area 6 - Transmission and Hydraulic Filler CapsSECURE
Area 6 - Main DriveshaftCHECK - Condition and security
Area 6 - Engine Air IntakeCHECK UNOBSTRUCTED
Area 6 - Pitot Static TubeCHECK - Security and unobstructed
03Interior Check - Cabin6 steps
Transmission Oil LevelCHECK
CargoCHECK - Proper loading and security
Loose EquipmentSTOWED
Passenger Seats and BeltsCHECK - Condition and security
First Aid Kits and Fire ExtinguisherCHECK SECURE
Crew and Passenger BriefingCOMPLETE AS REQUIRED
04Before Starting Engine31 steps
DC Circuit BreakersIN
PITOT HTR SwitchOFF
ANTI COLL SwitchON
POSITION Lights SwitchesAS REQUIRED
CARGO REL and WIPERS SwitchesOFF
CABIN HEATING SwitchesOFF
INST LTG SwitchesAS REQUIRED
PHASE SwitchAC
INVTR SwitchOFF
MAIN GEN SwitchON - Cover down
VM SelectorESS BUS
NON-ESS BUS SwitchAS REQUIRED
STARTER GEN SwitchSTART
BAT SwitchON
Ground Power UnitCONNECT FOR GPU START
FIRE Warning Indicator LightTEST
Press to Test Caution / Warning LightsCHECK AS REQUIRED
Systems InstrumentsCHECK
Avionics EquipmentOFF - Set as desired
External Stores Jettison HandleCHECK SAFETIED
GOV SwitchAUTO
DE-ICE SwitchOFF
MAIN FUEL SwitchON
START FUEL SwitchON
All Other Fuel SwitchesOFF
CAUTION Panel LightsTEST AND RESET
HYD CONT SwitchON
FORCE TRIM SwitchON
CHIP DET SwitchBOTH
Flight ControlsCHECK - Full travel
AltimetersSET TO FIELD ELEVATION
05Starting Engine14 steps
FireguardPOSTED IF AVAILABLE
Rotor BladesCHECK CLEAR AND UNTIED
Ignition Key Lock SwitchON
ThrottleSET FOR START
Start SwitchPRESS AND HOLD - Note start time
Main RotorCHECK TURNING AT 15 PERCENT N1
Exhaust TemperatureMONITOR
START FUEL SwitchOFF AT 40 PERCENT N1
Start SwitchRELEASE AT 40 PERCENT N1
ThrottleADVANCE SLOWLY TO ENGINE IDLE
N168 TO 72 PERCENT
INVTR SwitchMAIN ON
Engine and Transmission Oil PressuresCHECK
GPUDISCONNECT
06Engine Runup10 steps
AvionicsON
STARTER GEN SwitchSTBY GEN
Fuel SystemCHECK
Engine SystemCHECK
Transmission SystemCHECK
Electrical System - AC112 TO 118 VOLTS
Electrical System - DCCHECK
RPM6600
Avionics and Flight InstrumentsCHECK AND SET AS REQUIRED
Health Indicator Test (HIT) CheckPERFORM AS REQUIRED
07Hover / Taxi Check7 steps
Engine and Transmission InstrumentsCHECK
VSI and AltimeterCHECK - Indication of climb and descent
Slip IndicatorCHECK - Ball free in race
Turn Needle, Heading Indicator and Magnetic CompassCHECK - Turn indication left and right
Attitude IndicatorCHECK - Nose high and low, banks left and right
Airspeed IndicatorCHECK AIRSPEED
Power CheckAS REQUIRED
08Before Take-off4 steps
RPM6600
SystemsCHECK
AvionicsAS REQUIRED
Crew, Passengers and Mission EquipmentCHECK
09Take-off6 steps
HoverSTABILIZE AT APPROXIMATELY 3 FEET SKID HEIGHT
CyclicAPPLY FORWARD SMOOTHLY AND GRADUALLY
CollectiveINCREASE SIMULTANEOUSLY
PedalsADJUST TO MAINTAIN HEADING
TorqueAPPLY MAXIMUM AVAILABLE
Climb AirspeedESTABLISH
10Climb4 steps
AirspeedSELECT TO CLEAR OBSTACLES
RPM6600
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR
AltimeterSET
11Cruise6 steps
PowerADJUST FOR REQUIRED AIRSPEED
Rotor RPMCHECK
AirspeedWITHIN LIMITS
Fuel StateMONITOR
NavigationCHECK - Heading and position
Engine and Transmission InstrumentsSCAN
12Descent4 steps
Power and AttitudeADJUST
Mission Equipment ChecksACCOMPLISH
AltimeterSET - Local QNH
Landing ZoneIDENTIFY
13Before Landing2 steps
RPM6600
Crew, Passengers and Mission EquipmentCHECK
14Landing5 steps
ApproachESTABLISH
Aft CG ConsiderationCHECK
TouchdownSKIDS ON GROUND - LEVEL ATTITUDE
CollectiveFULL DOWN AFTER TOUCHDOWN
Run-On Landing (If Required)TOUCHDOWN ABOVE ETL
15Engine Shutdown19 steps
ThrottleENGINE IDLE FOR TWO MINUTES
FORCE TRIM SwitchON
PITOT HTRCHECK
INVTR SwitchOFF
AC VoltmeterCHECK 112 TO 118 VOLTS
MAIN GEN SwitchOFF
MAIN GEN SwitchON - Guard closed
STARTER GEN SwitchSTART
ThrottleOFF
Center Pedestal FUEL SwitchesOFF
Center Pedestal AvionicsOFF
Overhead INVTR SwitchOFF
Overhead PITOT HTR SwitchOFF
Overhead LTS SwitchesOFF
Overhead MISC SwitchesOFF
Overhead CABIN HEATING SwitchesOFF
Overhead INST LTG SwitchesOFF
BAT SwitchOFF
Ignition Keylock SwitchREMOVE KEY AS REQUIRED
16Before Leaving The Helicopter4 steps
Walk-AroundCOMPLETE
Mission EquipmentSECURE
DA Forms 2408-12 and 2408-13COMPLETE
HelicopterSECURE
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