DITCHING
[1] Radio --- TRANSMIT MAYDAY on
121.5 MHz, giving location
and intentions and
SQUAWK 7700
[2] Heavy Objects) --- SECURE OR JETTISON
[3] Approach
High Winds, Heavy Seas --- INTO THE WIND
Lgt. Winds, Heavy Swells --- PARALLEL TO SWELLS
[4] Wing Flaps --- 20° - 30°
[5] Power --- ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN
DESCENT AT 55 KIAS
[6] Cabin Doors --- UNLATCH
[7] Touchdown --- LEVEL ATTITUDE AT EST.
RATE OF DESCENT
[8] Face --- CUSHION at touchdown
with folded coat
[9] Airplane --- EVACUATE through cabin
doors.
[10] Life Vests and Raft --- INFLATE
FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
[1] Cranking --- CONTINUE to get a start...
A. If engine starts
[2] Power --- 1700 RPM for a few minutes
[3] Engine --- SHUTDOWN and inspect
for damage
B. If engine fails to start
[4] Throttle --- FULL OPEN
[5] Mixture --- IDLE CUT-OFF
[6] Cranking --- CONTINUE
[7] Fire Extinguisher --- OBTAIN (have ground
attendants obtain if not
installed)
[8] Engine --- SECURE
a. Master Switch --- OFF
b. Ignition Switch --- OFF
c. Fuel Selector Valve --- OFF
[9] Fire --- EXTINGUISH using fire
extinguisher, wool blanket
or dirt
[10] Fire Damage --- INSPECT
REMEMBER:
Mayday 121.5 MHz
Squawk 7700
If necessary, open window and
flood the cabin to equalize
pressure so doors can be
opened.
...which would suck the flames
and accumulated fuel through
the carburetor and into the
engine
repair damage or replace
damaged components or wiring
before conducting another flight
FLIGHT SIMULATION USE ONLY
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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