Section 3
Columbia 400 (LC41-550FG) Emergency Procedures
Initial Issue of Manual: December 9, 2005 RC050005
Latest Revision Level/Date: C/10-10-2006 3-27
NOTE
If oxygen is flowing into the cabin and the oxygen system master softkey on the
MFD will not turn the oxygen system off, the guarded overhead switch can be
used to terminate the flow of oxygen to the cabin in the event of an emergency as
required by the pilot.
Cabin Fire – See the discussion on page 3-20 for information on the use of oxygen after a cabin fire.
EMERGENCY EXIT
General
– It is impossible to cover all the contingencies of an emergency situation. The pilot-in-
command must analyze all possible alternatives and select a course of action appropriate to the
situation. The discussion on the following pages is intended as a generalized overview of
recommended actions and issues associated with emergency egress.
Doors
– In most emergencies, the main cabin doors are used as exit points. The operation of these
doors is discussed on page 7-13, and there are placards near the door handles, which explain their
operation. In addition, the Passenger Briefing Card discusses the operation of the cabin doors in an
emergency situation. It is important that passengers are familiar with their operation since the pilot
may be incapacitated during emergency exiting operations.
Seat Belts – The seat belt should not be removed until the airplane has come to a complete stop,
unless there are compelling reasons to do otherwise. At other times, such as when the airplane has
come to rest in an area of treetops, leaving the belts fastened might be the best course of action.
When the seat belts are removed, it is helpful if the pilot and passengers stow them in a manner that
minimizes interference with airplane egress patterns.
Exiting (Cabin Door(s) Operable) – If possible, use both cabin doors as exit points. In the event of
a wing fire, exit on the side away from the fire. The front seat passengers should normally exit first
and then, if appropriate, render assistance to the rear seat occupants. When outside and on the wing,
move to the rear of the airplane, over the trailing edge of the wing, all other things being equal. If
practicable, all passengers and the pilot should have a designated congregating point. For example,
100 feet aft of the airplane.
Exiting (Cabin Doors Inoperable) – If the cabin doors are inoperable, there is a crash ax (hatchet)
located under the pilot’s seat that can be used to break out one of the cabin door windows. Please see
the crash ax discussion on page 3-28.
INVERTED EXIT PROCEDURES
General
– In emergencies where the airplane has come to rest in an inverted position, the gull wing
doors will not open sufficiently to exit the airplane. If this happens, there is a crash ax below the
pilot’s front seat that can be used to break either of the cabin door windows. Use the following
procedure.
1.
Release the seat belt. The pilot should position himself or herself in a manner that minimizes
injury before releasing the seat belt.
2.
Remove crash ax from its holder.
3.
If the airplane is situated with one wing down and touching the ground and one wing up,
break the cabin door window on the up-wing side. If the wings are about level, break the door
window that offers the best access. See crash ax discussion on page 3-28.
4.
Exit the airplane and/or render assistance to passengers as required.
Exterior Emergency Exit Release – There is an emergency exit door hinge release that can be
activated by ground personnel in the event the pilot and passengers are incapacitated. The release
strap loop is located on the bottom of the airplane near the left wing saddle inside the same
compartment that contains the gascolator.
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