CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR TRAINING USE ONLY
MODEL 152 3-6
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF.
2. Fuel Shutoff Valve – OFF.
3. Master Switch – OFF.
4. Cabin Heat and Air – OFF (except wing root vents).
5. Airspeed – 85 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which will
provide an incombustible mixture).
6. Forced Landing – EXECUTE (as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power).
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Master Switch – OFF.
2. All Other Switches (except ignition switch) – OFF.
3. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – CLOSED.
4. Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if available).
WARNING
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the
cabin.
If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight:
5. Master Switch – ON.
6. Circuit Breakers – CHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset.
7. Radio/Electrical Switches – ON one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized.
8. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.
CABIN FIRE
1. Master Switch – OFF.
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – CLOSED (to avoid drafts).
3. Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if available)
WARNING
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the
cabin.
4. Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage.