BushCaddy LSA - Electrical Fire in Flight; Loss of Oil Pressure; High Oil Temperature

BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook Rev.03 5 March, 2008
Page 35 of 52
6.4 Electrical Fire in Flight
1. Turn master switch to OFF
2. Open cabin vents if installed.
3. Look for suitable landing field
4. Land as soon as possible
6.5 Loss of Oil Pressure
1. Maintain altitude for as long as possible
2. Don’t change power setting unnecessarily
3. Proceed towards nearest airport
4. If circumstances permit, shut down engine and execute a power off landing
6.6 High Oil Temperature
1. Maintain altitude for as long as possible
2. Proceed towards nearest airport
3. If circumstances permit, shut down engine and execute a power off landing
NOTE
Loss of oil pressure may be either partial or complete. A partial loss of oil pressure usually indicates a
malfunction in the oil pressure system, and a landing should be make as soon as possible to investigate the
cause and prevent engine damage.
A complete loss of oil pressure indication may signify oil exhaustion, or may be the result of a faulty
gauge. In either case proceed towards the nearest airport, and be prepared for a forced landing. If the
problem is not a pressure gauge malfunction, the engine may stop suddenly. Maintain altitude until such
time as a dead stick landing can be accomplished. Don’t change power settlings unnecessarily as this may
hasten complete power loss.
Depending on the circumstances, it may be advisable to make an off airport landing while power is still
available, particularly if other indications of actual oil pressure loss such as sudden increase in
temperatures or oil smoke, are apparent and an airport is not close.
If engine stoppage occurs, proceed with POWER OFF LANDING.
NOTE
An abnormally high oil temperature indication may be caused by a low oil level, an obstruction, a
defective gauge, or other causes. Land as soon as practical and investigate the cause.
A steady, rapid rise in oil temperature is a sign of trouble. Land at the nearest airport and investigate the
problem. Watch the oil pressure gauge for an accompanying loss of pressure.