(3) Approach
with
flaps 40° at 70 MPH.
(4)
Unlatch
cabin
doors
prior
to
final
approach.
(5) Before touchdown,
turn
off
ignition
and master switches.
(6) 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.
If
all attempts to
restart
the engine
fail,
and a forced landing is im-
minent,
select
a suitable
field
and prepare for the landing as follows:
(1)
Pull
mixture
control to idle cut-off position.
(2)
Turn
fuel
selector valve handle to OFF.
(3)
Turn
off all switches
except
master switch.
(4) Airspeed -- 70 to 80 MPH (flaps up).
(5) Extend
wing
flaps as
necessary
within
gliding
distance of
field.
(6) Airspeed -- 65 to 75 MPH (flaps down).
(7)
Turn
off master switch.
(8)
Unlatch
cabin
doors
prior
to
final
approach.
(9) Land in a
slightly
tail-low
attitude.
(10) Apply heavy
braking
while holding
full
up elevator.
DITCHING.
Prepare for
ditching
by securing or jettisoning heavy
objects
located
in
the
baggage
area, and collect folded
coats
or cushions for protection of
occupant's
face
at touchdown. Transmit Mayday
message
on 121. 5 MHz.,
giving
location and intentions.
(1) Plan approach
into
wind
if winds are
high
and
seas
are heavy.
With
heavy swells and
light
wind,
land
parallel
to swells.
(2) Approach
with
flaps 40° and sufficient power for a 300 ft. /min.
rate
of
descent
at 70 MPH.
(3)
Unlatch
the cabin doors.
(4)
Maintain
a continuous
descent
until
touchdown in level
attitude.
Avoid
a landing flare
because
of
difficulty
in judging
aircraft
height
over a water surface.
(5)
Place
folded
coat
or cushion in
front
of
face
at time of touchdown.
(6) Evacuate
aircraft
through cabin doors. If
necessary,
open win-
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