On the BK117, an engine chip light necessitates an engine shut down. I had one when I was first endorsed on the machine, coming home with a full load of pax(9), I did the appropriate thing and shut it down, I then radioed home. Shortly there after, it was advised that I restart the engine prior to landing.
Many pilots that I have talked to since have held varied and interesting views about it. Some feel that there should be no if's or butt's, do what the manual says and leave the engine shut down. Others say that there is far more risk rolling up the machine trying to land OEI at MAUW (Max Gross) compared to just having a chip light.
It is a good discussion point, and has merrit on both sides. I personally believe that you should err on the side of the flight manual while I sit here, but while I am flying along with a full load of pax on a dark and stormy I may decide on a different coarse of action depending on the circumstances, as is my job. Opinions????
On a second point, the AS350 has what seems to be a unique setup whereby you can push the caution panel test button while a light is on to see if it is a valid indication (light goes out if it is I believe). Are there any other types of aircraft that use this test ?
Cheers
[ 04 January 2002: Message edited by: rotorque ]
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