3-12 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES / BOX-CANYON REVERSAL
ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK CHANGE A2
CHAPTER 3
4. Communicate intentions (time permitting, as required)
5. If the engine fails, proceed to “Forced Landing” on page 3-11 as
required
NOTE: Recommended Landing configuration for off
airport landing on other than hard surface is
GEAR UP.
3.24 BOX-CANYON REVERSAL
1. Power—Full
2. Pitch—slightly up (~5-10° above horizon)
3. Immediately roll and pull (in most open direction)
4. AOA—pull mid yellow (or stall horn)
5. Keep nose above horizon (out of buffet)
3.25 LANDING GEAR FAILS TO RETRACT—ON WATER
1. Speed—Idle taxi
2. Landing Gear Handle—DOWN
3. Fuses—CHECK Landing Gear Fuses and REPLACE as
required
4. Landing Gear—CHECK nose wheel centered; debris/seaweed
clear of all landing gear
5. Landing Gear handle—UP
6. If Landing Gear Does Not Retract:
a. Landing Gear Handle—DOWN
b. Aircraft—SECURE on ramp, beach or dock for further
troubleshooting