Cessna 152 1979 - Ditching; During Start on Ground; Engine Fire in Flight; Fires

CESSNA SECTION 3
MODEL 152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1 July 1978 3-5
DITCHING
1. Radio - - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, giving location and intentions and SQUAWK
7700 if transponder is installed.
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) -- SECURE OR JETTISON.
3. Approach -- High Winds, Heavy Seas -- INTO THE WIND.;
Light Winds, Heavy Swells -- PARALLEL TO SWELLS.
4. Wing Flaps -- 30°.
5. Power -- ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS.
6. Cabin Doors -- UNLATCH.
7. Touchdown -- LEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT.
8. Face -- CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat.
9. Airplane -- EVACUATE through cabin doors. If necessary, open windows and flood cabin
to equalize pressure so doors can be opened.
10. Life Vests and Raft -- INFLATE.
FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
1. Cranking—CONTINUE ,to get a start which would suck the flames and accumulated fuel
through the carburetor and into the engine.
If engine starts:
2. Power -- 1700 RPM for a few minutes.
3. Engine -- SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.
If engine fails to start:
4. Cranking -- CONTINUE in an effort to obtain a start.
5. Fire Extinguisher - - OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed).
6. Engine -- SECURE.
a. Master Switch -- OFF.
b. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
c. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- OFF.
7. Fire – EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher ,wool blanket ,or dirt.
8. Fire Damage -- INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged components or wiring before
conducting another flight.
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF.
2. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- OFF.