DA 42 AFM
Emergency
Procedures
Doc. No. 7.01.05-E Rev. 8 15-Dec-2017 Page 3 - 59
3.9 OTHER EMERGENCIES
3.9.1 SUSPICION OF CARBON MONOXIDE CONTAMINATION IN THE CABIN
Carbon monoxide (CO) is a gas which is developed during the combustion process. It
is poisonous and without smell. Increased concentration of carbon monoxide gas can
be fatal. The occurrence of CO in the cabin is possible only due to a defect. If a smell
similar to exhaust gases is noticed in the cabin, the following measures should be taken:
1. Cabin heat & defrost ................... OFF
2. Ventilation........................... open
3. Emergency windows ................... open
4. Forward canopy ...................... unlatch, push up and lock in
"cooling-gap“ position
CAUTION
The maximum demonstrated airspeed for emergency opening
the front canopy in flight is 120 KIAS. Do not exceed
120 KIAS.
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