Supplement POH DR400/120D, DR400/140B,
DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP
Page 3 - 10 Issue 3 – July 2014
FIRE
Engine fire on the ground, during starting
1) Engine master switch .............................................................. OFF
2) Fuel selector ............................................................................ OFF
3) Electric fuel pump.................................................................... OFF
4) Battery + alternator switch ...................................................... OFF
5) Emergency ground egress ........................................... As required
Extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher, wool blankets or sand.
Have fire damage thoroughly examined and appropriate repairs made
before the next flight.
Engine fire in flight
1) Power lever ...................................................................... Reduce
2) Reduce speed .................................. Below (100 KIAS) 185 km/h
3) Engine master switch ............................................................ OFF
4) Fuel selector .......................................................................... OFF
5) Electric fuel pump .................................................. OFF (if in use)
6) Battery + alternator switch (after radio calls) ........................ OFF
7) Cabin heat ............................................................................. OFF
8) Glide speed ................................................... (78 KIAS) 144 km/h
9) Adjust cabin ventilation for lowest smoke in the cabin
10) Fire extinguisher (if available) ............................. Use as required
Note: Proceed with "landing without engine power".
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