A couple of extracts from RFM's
SCHWEIZER AIRCRAFT CORP.
Emergency Procedures
Pilot's Flight Manual
Model 269C Helicopter
3-4. DITCHING -POWER OFF
Note: Follow the procedures defined in paragraphs 3-1
through 3-3 for autorotation approach and landing .
Upon contact with water, proceed as follows:
Lower collective pitch and apply sideward cyclic stick after contact
is made with water.
.. Application of cyclic stick will cause rotor blades to strike water and stop rotating .
• Release seat belt and shoulder harness .
• Open both doors and exit helicopter.
WARNING
CLEAR HELICOPTER IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT INJURY .
3-5. DITCHING - POWER ON
• Descend to hovering attitude over water.
Set battery and alternator switches in OFF position.
• Leave magneto switch in ON position .
Unlatch door.
Maintain level attitude; accomplish normal landing .
Close throttle .
Lower collective pitch and apply sideward cyclic stick after contact
is made with water.
•
Note: Application of cyclic stick will cause rotor blades to strike water and stop rotation.
Release seat belt and shoulder harness.
Open both doors and exit helicopter.
WARNING
CLEAR HELICOPTER IMMEDIATELY TO PREVENT INJURY.
ROBINSON HELICOPTER COMPANY
TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Robinson R22 and R44 FAA Approved Rotorcraft Flight Manual
DITCHING - POWER OFF
1 . Follow same procedures as for power failure over land
until contacting water.
2. Apply lateral cyclic when aircraft contacts water to stop
blades from rotating.
3. Release seat belt and quickly clear aircraft when blades
stop rotating.
DITCHING - POWER ON
1 . Descend to hover above water.
2. Unlatch doors.
3. Passengers exit aircraft.
4. Fly to safe distance from passengers to avoid possible
injury by blades.
5. Switch off battery and alternator.
6. Roll throttle off into detent spring.
7. Keep aircraft level and apply full collective as aircraft
contacts water.
8. Apply lateral cyclic to stop blades from rotating.
9. Release seat belt and quickly clear aircraft when blades
stop rotating.
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