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PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3
PA-28-181, ARCHER II EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3.5 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (GENERAL)
The following paragraphs are presented to supply additional
information for the purpose of providing the pilot with a more complete .
understanding of the recommended course of action and probable cause of
an emergency situation.
3.7 ENGINE FIRE DURING START
Engine fires during start are usually the result of overpriming. The first
attempt to extinguish the fire is to try to start the engine and draw the excess
fuel back into the induction system.
If a fire is present before the engine has started, move the mixture
control to idle cut-off, open the throttle and crank the engine. This is an
attempt to draw the fire back into the engine.
If the engine has started, continue operating to try to pull the fire into
the engine.
In either case (above), if fire continues more than a few seconds, the fire
should be extinguished by the best available external means.
The fuel selector valves should be OFF and the mixture at idle cut-off if
an external fire extinguishing method is to be used.
3.9 ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF
The proper action to be taken if loss of power occurs during takeoff will
depend on the circumstances of the particular situation.
If sufficient runway remains to complete a normal landing, land straight
ahead.
If insufficient runway remains, maintain a safe airspeed and make only
a shallow turn if necessary to avoid obstructions. Use of flaps depends on the
circumstances, Normally, flaps should be fully extended for touchdown.
ISSUED: JULY 2, 1979 REPORT: VB-1120
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