Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 3
EXTRA 500 Emergency Procedures
26. January 2011
3-47
4 Abnormal High Engine Oil Temperature Indication
Airspeed; Increase
Land ASAP
3.5.e Smoke, Fumes and Fire
If an aircraft fire is discovered on ground or during takeoff but
prior to committed flight, the aircraft is to be landed and or
stopped as soon as possible.
Fires originated in flight must be controlled as quickly as
possible in an attempt to prevent major structural damage. Fire
or smoke should be controlled by identifying and shutting down
the affected system.
An appropriate course of action is:
⇒ Identify the source of fire and smoke
⇒ Isolate the source
⇒ Extinguish the fire
Basically two types of in flight fires exist:
• Engine fire and
• Cabin fires and/or electrical fires
Each type has its peculiarities regarding isolation and smoke
control.
In case of fire, it is important to determine the source of fire and
to get fresh air into the cabin. Therefore generally proceed as
follows:
1 General Procedure
Note To provide maximum fresh air turn bleed air off.
Engine Cowling Joints; Check for smoke
Cabin Air; Smell
Instrument Panels; Check for smoke
Dispensers and Vents; Check for smoke
Cabin Pressurization System; Check and set as required
If aircraft is operated in pressurized mode, a pressure drop may
indicate a leak in the system.
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