AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
ABNORMAL
PROCEDURES
REVISION 37
1-03-70
Page
3
Code
03
AOM-145/1114
BIRD IMPACT
Against windshield:
CRACKED WINDSHIELD Procedure...................... APPLY
Against leading edge (wing or tail) or fuselage:
Maneuverability may be reduced. Refer to the associated leading
edge deicer failure procedure, if necessary.
At a safe altitude, perform a controllability check step by step up to
the landing configuration. Define a safe configuration and V
REF
for
approach and landing.
The use of a greater V
REF
will cause the landing distance to
increase.
Against engine:
PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE
SHUTDOWN Procedure (if necessary).............. APPLY
Land at the nearest suitable airport.
STRUCTURAL DAMAGE
On evidence of structural damage:
Airspeed under turbulence ...................................... BELOW
200 KIAS
Load Factor.............................................................. BELOW 2.0
Refer to Buffet Onset Envelope to obtain altitude and airspeed for
the desired load factor.
Aileron and Rudder Deflection................................. BELOW 30%
If fuselage is damaged:
Altitude..................................................................... MEA OR
BELOW
10000 ft,
WHICHEVER
IS HIGHER
Cabin ....................................................................... DEPRESSURIZE
When landing:
Rate of descent ....................................................... LESS THAN
300 ft/MIN