NORMAL PROCEDURES / BEFORE BEACHING 4-15
CHANGE A2 ICON A5-B / PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
CHAPTER 4
4.18.2 RAMP TO WATER
1. Throttle—IDLE
2. Flaps—UP
3. Landing Gear—DOWN, make certain nose wheel is centered
before entering water
4. Water Rudder—UP
5. Brakes—RELEASE, use brakes to control entry into water
After Entry
6. Landing Gear—RETRACT once fully buoyant (<4kts GS)
4.19 BEFORE BEACHING
1. Throttle—IDLE
2. Canopy—UNLATCH
3. Seatbelt—OFF
4. Headsets—OFF
5. Water Rudder—UP, before hitting shallow waters
6. Ignition—OFF, prior to touching the shoreline
7. Proceed to “Shutdown” on page 4-15
NOTE: It is recommended to beach the A5-B bow-on
to any suitable beach area. The beach should
be smooth sand and free of debris to avoid
damage to the hull.
4.20 SHUTDOWN
1. Brakes—HOLD (on land)
2. Flaps—UP
3. Trim—SET takeoff
4. Engine—STABILIZE at idle (2 minutes in hot conditions)
5. Ignition Switch—OFF
6. Radio and Transponder—OFF (if applicable)
7. Lights— ALL OFF
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