Cessna 172 - Emergency Procedures; Engine Failure

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Section III
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Emergencies caused by aircraft or engine malfunctions are extreme-
ly rare if proper pre-flight inspections and maintenance are practiced.
Enroute weather emergencies can be minimized or eliminated by careful
flight planning and good judgemen~ when unexpected weather is encountered.
However, should an
emergency arise the basic guidelines described in this
section should be considered and applied as necessary to correct the prob-
lem.
ENGINE .FAILURE.
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ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE-OFF.
Prompt lowering of the nose to maintain airspeed and establish a glide
attitude
is the first response to an engine failure after take-off. In most
cases, the landing should be planned straight ahead with only small changes
in direction to avoid obstructions. Altitude and airspeed are seldom suffi-
cient to ·execute a· 1so
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gliding turn necessary to return to the . runway. The
following proc - edures assume that adequate time exists to secure lhe fuel
and ignition systems prior to touchdown.
(1) Airspeed -- 75 MPH (flaps UP).
70 MPH (flaps
DOWN).
(2) Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF.
(3) Fuel Selector Valve -- OFF.
( 4) Ignition Switch -- OFF.
(5) Wing Flaps -- AS.REQUIRED (40° recommended).
(6) Master Switch -- OFF.
ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT.
· While gliding toward a suitable landing area, an effort should be made
to identify the
cause of the failure. If time permits, and an engine restart
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