minutes before shutting
it
down
to inspect the damage.
(3)
If
engine
start
is
unsuccessful, continue cranking for
two
or
three
minutes with throttle full open while ground attendants
obtain
fire
extinguishers. . ,
( 4)
When
ready to extinguish
fire,
discontinue cranking
and
turn
off
master
switch, ignition switch, and fuel
selector
valve.
(
5)
Smother flames with
fire
extinguisher,
seat
cushion,
wool
blanket
or
loose
dirt.
If
practical,
try
to
remove
carburetor
air
filter if
it
is,
abl~e.
. .
(6)
Make a thorough inspection of
fire
d~age,
and repair or
replace
damaged components before conducting another flight.
. .
ENGINE
FIRE
IN
FLIGHT.
-
~
. -Although engine
fires
are
extremely
rare
in flight, the
following
steps
1'
should be
taken
~
if
one
is
encountered: ·
.,
. .
.·
(1)
Mixtur~
--
IDLE CUT:-OFF •
.
(2)
Fuel Selector Valve
:.
.- OFF;
(3). Master Switch
--
OFF. _ . .
(4)
Cibin Heat and Air
_:..
· OFF (except overhead vents).
(5)
Airspeed
--
120 MPH.
If
fire
is
not extinguished, increase
glide
spe~d
to find an airspeed which .will provide an incombustible
mixture;
·
Execute a
f01~ced
landing
as
outlined in preceding paragraphs.
. . . .
ELECTRICAL
FIRE
IN
FLIGHT.
The initial indication of
an
electrical
~ire
is
usually the odor
of
burn-
ing insulation. The following procedure should then be used:
(1)
Master Switch
--
OFF.
(2)
All
Radio/Electrical Switches
--
·
OFF.
(3)
Vents/Cabin Air/Heat
--
CLOSED.
(4)
Fire
Extinguisher
--
ACTIVATE (if available).
- .
.
If
fire
app~~s
out and
~lectricai
power.
is
necessary
. for
continuance
of
flight: · · · -
3-4
(
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.
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