DG DG-500M - Engine Failure; Fires

DG Flugzeugbau GmbH Flight manual DG500 M
3.8 Engine failure
3.8.1 Power loss during take off
Push the control stick forwards immediately, watch the airspeed indicator!
Sufficient runway
- land normally straight ahead with engine extended
- flaps L
- airbrakes as desired
Insufficient runway
- decision based on position, terrain and height
- close fuel cock, switch off ignition and main switch
- engine extended reduces L/D to 15!
3.8.2 Power loss during flight
Push the control stick forward immediately, watch the airspeed indicator!
Check
- fuel cock position?
- fuel quantity?
If no change, retract the engine or land with extended engine.
3.9 Fires
3.9.1 In engine on the ground
- close fuel cock and switch off ignition if the engine is still running
- keep engine extended
- switch off main switch
- use extinguisher, cloth or suitable external means to fight the fire
3.9.2 In engine in flight
- close fuel cock
- open throttle fully if engine is still running until engine stops
- switch off engine master switch
- land as soon as possible
- extinguish fire
Issued: May 2008 TM 843/28 App. 3.4