CIRRUS DESIGN SR20 - Landing Emergencies; Forced Landing (Engine Out)

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Cirrus Design Section 3
SR20 Emergency Procedures
Landing Emergencies
Forced Landing (Engine Out)
If all attempts to restart the engine fail and a forced landing is
imminent, select a suitable field and prepare for the landing.
A suitable field should be chosen as early as possible so that
maximum time will be available to plan and execute the forced
landing. For forced landings on unprepared surfaces, use full flaps if
possible. Land on the main gear and hold the nose wheel off the
ground as long as possible.
If engine power is available, before attempting an “off airport” landing,
fly over the landing area at a low but safe altitude to inspect the terrain
for obstructions and surface conditions.
• Note •
Use of full (100%) flaps will reduce glide distance. Full flaps
should not be selected until landing is assured.
If ditching, avoid a landing flare because of difficulty in judging
height over water.
1.
Best Glide Speed........................................................ ESTABLISH
2. Radio ............................................ Transmit (121.5 MHz) MAYDAY
giving location and intentions
3. Transponder ........................................................... SQUAWK 7700
4. If off airport, ELT ........................................................... ACTIVATE
5. Power Lever ............................................................................ IDLE
6. Mixture ..............................................................................CUTOFF
7. Fuel Selector............................................................................ OFF
8. Ignition Switch.......................................................................... OFF
9. Fuel Pump ............................................................................... OFF
10. Flaps (when landing is assured) ........................................... 100%
11. Master Switches ......................................................................OFF
12. Seat Belt(s) ................................................................... SECURED
Revision A5