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SECTION
3
CESSNA
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
MODEL
2088 (675 SHP)
FORCED
LANDINGS
(Continued)
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Probable causes of an engine fire are a malfunction of the fuel control
unit and improper starting procedures. Improper procedures such as
starting with the emergency power lever out of NORMAL position or
introducing fuel into the engine when gas generator speed is below
10% RPM will cause a hot start which may result in an engine fire. In
the event that this occurs, proceed in accordance with the Engine Fire
During Start On Ground checklist.
If an airplane fire is discovered on the ground or during takeoff, but prior
to committed flight, the airplane should be stopped and evacuated as
soon as practical.
Engine fires originating in flight must be controlled as quickly as
possible in an attempt to prevent major structural damage. Immediately
shut off all fuel to the engine and shut down the engine. Close the cabin
heat
firewall shutoff control and forward side vents. To avoid drawing
fire into the cabin, open the overhead vents, extend 20' to 30" flaps and
slow down to
80-85 KIAS. This provides a positive cabin pressure in
relation to the engine compartment. An engine restart should not be
attempted.
An open foul weather window produces a low pressure in
[he cab,n To
avoid drawina the fire into the cabin. tne foul weather
w.ndow should be
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kept closed.
A fire or smoke in the cabin should be controlled by identifying and
shuttina down the faultv
svstem. Smoke mav be removed bv o~enina
the ca6n ventilat.on coitrd~s. When the smoie is ntense, theplot maj;
cnoose to expel the smoke throuah the foul weather window. The foul
weatner window snould be closed-immediarely if the fire becomes more
intense when the
w:ndow is opened.
The initial indication of an electrical fire is usually the odor of burning
insulation. The checklist for this problem should result in elimination of
the fire.
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