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ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Mixture – IDLE CUT OFF
2. Fuel Selector Valve – PUSH DOWN AND ROTATE TO OFF
3. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch – OFF
4. Master Switch – OFF
5. Cabin Heat and Air – OFF (except overhead vents)
6. Airspeed – 100 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed – within
airspeed limitation – which will provide an incombustible mixture)
7. Forced Landing – EXECUTE (as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power)
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Master Switch – OFF
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – CLOSED
3. Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if available)
4. Avionics Master Switch – OFF
5. All Other Switches (except ignition switch) – OFF
!WARNING!
AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND ASCERTAINING THAT FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISED,
VENTILATE THE CABIN
6. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished
a. If fire has been extinguished and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight
to nearest suitable airport or landing area
7. Master Switch – ON
8. Circuit Breakers – CHECK for faulty circuit, do not rest
9. Radio Switches – OFF
10. Avionics Master Switch – ON
11. Radio/Electrical Switches – ON one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized
CABIN FIRE
1. Master Switch – OFF
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – CLOSED (to avoid drafts)
3. Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if available)
!WARNING!
AFTER DISCHARGE FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND ASCERTAINING THAT FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED,
VENTILATE THE CABIN
4. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat – Open when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished
5. Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage
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