Tail rotor pitch : Apply as necessary to maintain
direction.
Flight instruments : Check.
Engine instruments : Within limits.
Main hydraulic system instruments : Within limits.
Utility hydraulic system instruments : Within limits.
NOTE
In hover the helicopter has a slight inclination to the left. During
lift-off correct as necessary.
Cyclic and collective : Apply as necessary to acceler-
ate and climb smoothly, reach-
ing take-off power at approxi-
mately 60 knots.
Landing gear : UP (by 200 ft AGL).
Check light sequence:
- Green light off
- Red light on (retraction)
- Red light off (retracted and
locked)
CAUTION
Do not operate landing gear at speeds above 120 knots.
Do not fly with landing gear extended at speeds above 120 knots.
MAIN UTIL CHRG caution message : Displayed during landing gear
operation.
Out after the landing gear is
locked.
Utility hydraulic systems : Pressure within limits.
RFM A109E
R.A.I. Approved 2-37
Rev. 2
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