Extra 300L - Fires; During Start on Ground; If Engine Fails to Start

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Section 3
Emergency Procedures
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 300L
WARNING
3.4 FIRES
3.4.1 DURING START ON GROUND
1. Cranking CONTINUE to get a start
which would suck the
flames and accumulated
fuel through the air
inlet and into the engine.
2. Fuel shutoff valve OFF (Pull & Turn)
3. Power 1700 RPM for one minute.
4. Engine SHUT DOWN
5. After engine stop ABANDON aircraft and
inspect for damage
6. Fire EXTINGUISH using fire
extinguisher if available
W A R N I N G
Risk of burns due to flames shooting out.
Do not open engine compartment access doors while engine is on fire.
3.4.2 IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
1. Cranking CONTINUE
2. Throttle FULL OPEN
3. Mixture IDLE CUT OFF
4. Fuel shutoff valve OFF (Pull & Turn)
If fire is extinguished
5. Master switch OFF
6. Ignition switch OFF
7. Engine compartment INSPECT
Page Date: 20. January 2016