Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 3
EXTRA 500 Emergency Procedures
26. January 2011
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6 Landing with Defective Main Gear
Item Condition
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE
Select tank on side of
defective gear to consume
as much as possible fuel
Short before landing:
Item Condition
FUEL SELECTOR VALVE BOTH
Note
It is recommended to land aircraft into wind ahead or
crosswind opposite to side of defective main gear.
LANDING GEAR DN
FLAPS 30°
Landing Approach Perform
GEN OFF
STDBY ALT OFF
BATT OFF
Important
Stall warning is not available without electrical power.
Caution
Align aircraft with edge of runway opposite the defective
main gear side, to have room for a mild turn during
landing roll. Land with wing low on side of defective main
gear side and hold aircraft off defective main gear as long
as possible with aileron control. Lower nose wheel to
ground as soon as possible for positive steering.
After touchdown:
Item Condition
Brakes
Apply brake of
operative gear smoothly and
maintain directional control