DCS Mi-8mtv2 shutdown checklist

[Vinny002]

Hi, guys!

 

Now I know how to startup the mi-8. What is the correct procedure for shutting down the mi-8 the realistic way all without using the auto Shutdown which I have been using? Thanks!

 

Cheers,

Vincent

[Toxic]

I have been waiting too know a shut down checklist too. Sometimes I screw up and can't start my APU again

[xxJohnxx]

Why would you start your APU again on shutdown? Just run the regerse procedure as you do on startup, but leave the APU away.

[Toxic]

Why would you start your APU again on shutdown? Just run the regerse procedure as you do on startup, but leave the APU away.

 

I meant for a restart of the engines.

[xxJohnxx]

I meant for a restart of the engines.

 

Ahh, I see. Yeah, that's something I am not to sure about either.

[Cibit]

I have been waiting too know a shut down checklist too. Sometimes I screw up and can't start my APU again

 

It may be a pain to do but with pause u should be able to do an auto shutdown as it lists what it switches off and what order. Not sure how comprehensive it is. Then jot em down and check the corresponding switch. :)

[Toxic]

It may be a pain to do but with pause u should be able to do an auto shutdown as it lists what it switches off and what order. Not sure how comprehensive it is. Then jot em down and check the corresponding switch. :)

 

Wish it was better explained in the english manual if it is I sure as hell cannot find it. :megalol:

[Slazi]

I do this:

 

- Lower collective

- Decrease throttle to min

- Switch off fuel lines

- Turn off the generators (the last 4 power switches you flip on the back right top panel)

- Flip all the switches back to their default positions

- Put the rotor break on once the rotors have stopped (or going slowly)

 

There's a proper Mi8 manual (non-game) available. Anyone read this yet? My procedure seems to allow me to start up again normally after, but I'm not sure it's correct.

[Socket7]

The Mi-8 flight manual is right here: http://www.digitalcombatsimulator.com/en/files/1074349/

 

Have you looked at your battery bus voltages? you need 24v or the APU won't start

 

This is what it says about the APU, and engine shutdown.

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The APU must run for a minimum of 1 minute before attempting to start the main engines.

 

In case of an inadvertent shutdown of the APU, press the "ВЫКЛЮЧЕНИЕ АИ-9В" (APU OFF) button for 2 to 3 seconds in order to cut off fuel supply to the APU [Key com.].

 

The APU start can be aborted at any time by pressing the "ВЫКЛЮЧЕНИЕ АИ-9В" (APU OFF) button for 2 to 3 seconds [Key com.].

 

In case of an unsuccessful APU start, crank the APU as follows:

– set the "ЗАПУСК – ПРОКРУТ. – ЛОЖНЫЙ ЗАПУСК" (START-CRANK-FALSE START) selector switch to (CRANK) [Key com.];

– press the "ЗАПУСК" (START) button and check that the "АВТОМАТ. ВКЛЮЧЕН" (AUTO IGNITION) and "ДАВ. МАСЛА НОРМА" (OIL PRESS NORM) lights illuminate.

 

Restart attempts must be 3 minutes apart. Three attempts can be made. If the unit does not start after three attempts, a 15 minute shut-down/cooling period must follow before another start is attempted.

 

Continuous APU operation is limited to 30 minutes. In "РЕЗЕРВН. ГЕНЕРАТ" (STANDBY/GEN) mode, the APU cannot be operated beyond 30 minutes, after which a 15 minute shut down/cooling period is required. Cool down the APU 15 minutes between shutdown and restart. Run the APU a minimum of 1 minute before shutdown.

Three consecutive attempts to start the main engines via APU bleed air are al-lowed. The duration of each air bleed cycle should not exceed 45 seconds with intervals between the air bleed cycles no less than 1 minute, during which the APU is run at idle speed. The continuous running time of the APU in this condi-tion should not exceed 13 minutes, followed by a 15 minute shut down/cooling period.

 

Do NOT start the main engines with the APU in DC generator mode (STBY GEN switch on the right side console ON (up)).

 

6.7 ENGINE SHUTDOWN

In preparation for idle power setting, switch off the PZU particle separators [Key com.] and all electrical power consumers apart from powerplant monitor-ing and control systems. Turn the throttle full left [Key com.] and perform the following steps:

– switch OFF the rectifiers [Key com.], set the "ПО-500А" (Inverter 1) switch to "РУЧНОЕ" (MANUAL (up)) [Key com.], switch OFF the AC gen-erators [Key com.];

– after allowing the engines a 2 minute cool down period in idle power, close (pull aft) the "ОСТАНОВ. ДВИГ. ЛЕВ. ПРАВ." (ENGINE STOP LFT/RGT) fuel shutoff levers [Key com.]; – engage the rotor brake [Key com.]; Nr <20%?

– with engines fully stopped, switch off the fuel fire (shutoff) valves [Key com.]; – switch off the fuel boost [Key com.] and transfer pumps [Key com.];

– switch off all of the circuit breakers and set all other control switches to OFF positions, apart from the reserve hydraulic system;

– switch OFF the batteries [Key com.];

– set the "САРПП-12Д1М "РУЧН – АВТОМ"" (FLIGHT RECORDER) switch to the "АВТОМ" (AUTO) position (down) [Key com.].

Edited January 7, 2015 by Socket7

[Toxic]

Thanks Socket7!