Kodiak 100 Series - Inadvertent Opening of Doors in Flight; Amplified Abnormal Procedures

Pilot’s Operating Handbook
3A-12
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT OPERATIONS
Section 3A
ABNORMAL PROCEDURES
100 SERIES
Abnormal
INADVERTENT OPENING OF DOORS IN FLIGHT
Right or Left Crew Door Open
1. Airspeed......................................................................LESS THAN 120 KIAS
2. Door
.............................................. PULL CLOSED AND LATCH PROPERLY
NOTE: If the right crew door opens in ight and your aircraft is equipped
with autopilot, it may help to engage the autopilot before attempting to
close the door.
Aft Passenger/Cargo Door Open
1. Airspeed......................................................................LESS THAN 108 KIAS
2. Wing Flaps
................................................................................. FULL DOWN
3. If practical and another crew member is available, have them close the
door.
4. If a door open landing is required, make a NORMAL approach and landing.
3A-3 AMPLIFIED ABNORMAL PROCEDURES
The following Amplied Abnormal Procedures elaborate upon information
contained in the Abnormal Procedures Checklist portion of this Section.
These amplied procedures provide information not readily adaptable to a
checklist format. Pilots should become familiar with the amplied procedures
to have a better understanding of why certain steps are performed in the
checklists and to assist in troubleshooting abnormal malfunctions with the
airplane.
Uncontrolled if printed