Apollo FOX User Manual

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3.2.5 Engine Fire, Fumes in the Cockpit
Recommended procedures to follow, when fire or fumes in engine compartment
and cockpit are detected.
3.2.5.1Ground Fire
- main fuel cock shut
- throttle full throttle
- ignition: switch off after using up fuel in carburettors and engine stopping
- master switch switch off
-abandon the aircraft and extinguish fire (if possible)
3.2.5.2 Fire during take-Off
- throttle idle
- main fuel cock shut
- tank fuel cocks shut
- airspeed 100 - 110 km/h and land
- brakes stop
- throttle full cruise
- ignition switch off after using up fuel in
carburettorsand engine stopping
- abandon the aircraft and extinguish fire (if possible)
3.2.5.3 In-Flight Fire
main fuel cock shut
- tank fuel cocks shut
- throttle full travel
- landing area selection guide the aircraft to an airfield,
or choose an area for
emergency landing
- ignition switch it off after using up fuel in
carburettors and engine stopping
- master switch switch off
- airspeed extend as needed
- safety belts tighten
- perform emergency landing
- abandon the aircraft and extinguish fire (if possible)-
NOTE
Time needed to pump fuel out of carburettors is around 30 sec.

Apollo FOX Specifications

General

Manufacturer	Apollo Ultralight Aircraft
Type	Light Sport Aircraft
Seating capacity	2
Height	2.3 m
Engine	Rotax 912
Stall speed	65 km/h
Service Ceiling	3, 000 m