Cessna 182 1973 - Forced Landings and Oil Pressure Issues

LOW
OIL
PRESSURE.
If low
oil
pressure
is
accompanied
by
normal oil
temperature,
there
is
a
possibility
the oil
pressure
gage
or
relief
valve
is
malfunctioning.
A
leak
in
the line
to
the
gage
is
not
necessarily
cause
for
an
immediate
precautionary
landing
because
an
orifice
in
this line will
prevent
a
sudden
loss
of
oil from the
engine
sump.
However,
a
landing
at
the
nearest
air-
port
would
be
advisable
to
inspect
the
source
of
trouble.
If
a
total
loss
of
oil
pressure
is
accompanied
by
a
rise
in
oil
tempera-"
ture,
there is
reason
to
suspect
an engine
failure is
imminent.
Reduce
engine
power
immediately
and
select
a
suitable
forced
landing
field.
Leave
the
engine running
at
low
power
during
the
approach,
using only
the
minimum
power
required
to
reach
the
desired
touchdown
spot.
FORCED
LANDINGS.
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE
POWER.
Before
attempting an
"off
airport”
landing,
one
should
drag
the land-
ing
area
at
a
safe
but low
altitude
to
inspect
the
terrain
for obstructions
and
surface
conditions,
proceeding
as
follows:
(1)
Perform
"before
landing"
check.
(2)
Drag over
selected
field
with
flaps
20°
and
75
MPH
airspeed,
noting
the
preferred
area
for
touchdown
for
the next
landing
approach.
Then
retract
flaps
upon
reaching
a
safe altitude and
airspeed.
(3)
On
downwind
leg,
turn
off
all
switches
except
the
ignition
and
master switches.
(4)
Approach
with
flaps
40°
at
75
MPH,
(5)
Unlatch
cabin
doors
prior
to
final
approach.
(6)
Before
touchdown,
turn
ignition
and
master
switches
"OFF."
(7)
Land
in
a slightly
tail-low
attitude.
EMERGENCY
LANDING
WITHOUT ENGINE
POWER.
If
an
engine
stoppage
occurs,
establish
a
flaps-up
glide
at
80
MPH.
If
time
permits, attempt
to
restart
the
engine
by
checking
for fuel
quan-
tity,
proper
fuel
selector
valve
position,
and mixture
control
setting.
Also
check that
engine
primer
is
full
in
and locked and
ignition
switch
is
properly
positioned.
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