BELL 427 PROCEDURES

For detailed instructions on how to fly this aircraft, see the Aircraft Handbook. For suggested speeds, see the Reference tab.


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BEFORE TAKEOFF

[ ] Fuel Quantity -- CHECK
[ ] Engine and Transmission Instruments -- CHECK WITHIN LIMITS
[ ] Lights -- AS REQUIRED
[ ] Radios and Avionics -- SET
     (press SHIFT+2 to display radio stack)
[ ] Throttle -- FULL OPEN
     (press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Power and Flight Instruments -- SET and CHECK
[ ] Power Turbine (N2) -- SET FOR 100% in flat pitch

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TAKEOFF

[ ] Collective Pitch -- INCREASE TO HOVER
     (press F3 as necessary)
[ ] Engine Instruments -- CHECK
[ ] Directional Control -- AS REQUIRED to maintain desired heading
[ ] Cyclic Control -- AS REQUIRED to accelerate smoothly
[ ] Collective -- AS REQUIRED for desired climb rate and airspeed

NOTE: Before lifting off the ground, pull cyclic back towards you to hover!

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IN-FLIGHT OPERATIONS

[ ] Airspeed -- AS DESIRED (below 130 KIAS)
[ ] Engine Instruments -- CHECK
[ ] Fuel Quantity -- CHECK
[ ] Altimeter -- SET and CHECK

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DESCENT AND LANDING

[ ] Throttle -- FULLY OPEN
      (press CTRL+F3 as necessary)
[ ] Power Turbine RPM (N2) -- 97-100%
[ ] Flight Path -- AS REQUIRED
[ ] LDG LTS Switch -- ON AS REQUIRED


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