SYSTEM EMERGENCIES
Engine Emergencies
Loss of Oil Pressure
( OIL PRESS LOW annunciation shown on PFD)
1. Oil Pressure Indicator
.........................................................................CHECK
• Cross reference the oil pressure indicator. If the oil pressure gage
conrms a low oil pressure condition, proceed as outlined in the Engine
Failures checklists or under pilot’s discretion; to maintain safety, continue
operating the engine in preparation for an emergency landing as soon as
possible.
Fuel Control Unit Pneumatic/Governing Portion Failure
(Engine Power Remains at Idle)
1. Power Lever............................................................................................ IDLE
2. Emergency Power Lever
.......................................................... AS DESIRED
• Maintain a minimum
of 65% during ight.
• Advance emergency power lever slowly to prevent engine damage.
Chip Detector Annunciation (Gearbox Contamination)
ON GROUND BEFORE ENGINE START:
1. DO NOT START ENGINE.
ON GROUND AFTER ENGINE START:
1. Return to parking area.
2. Shut down engine.
3. Inspect chip detector and engine, if required.
IN FLIGHT:
1. Engine Gages: CAREFULLY MONITOR engine gages for abnormal oil
pressure, oil temperature, or power indications.
2. If engine gages are normal, proceed to destination and determine cause of
chip detector annunciation prior to next ight.
3. If engine gages conrm gear box contamination, proceed in accordance
with Engine Failures checklists or at the discretion of the pilot and
consistent with safety; continue engine operation in preparation for an
emergency landing as soon as possible.
4. Inspect chip detector and engine, if required.
NOTE: When using the emergency power lever, 100% power may not be
obtainable. Closely monitor the gas generator RPM when reducing power
to idle. Keep the
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