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FIRE
The presence of fire is noted through smoke, smell, and heat in the cabin. It is essential
that the source of the fire
be
promptly identified through instrument readings, character of the
smoke, or other indications, since the action to
be
taken differs somewhat in each case.
1. Source of Fire
-
Check
a.
Electrical Fire (Smoke in Cabin):
(1) Master Switch
-
Off
(2)
Vents
-
Open
(3) Cabin Heat
-
Off
(4)
Land
as
soon
as
practicable.
b. Engine Fire:
(1) In case of engine fire in flight
(a) Fuel Selector
-
OFF
(b) Throttle
-
CLOSE
(c)
Mixture
-
IDLE CUT OFF
(d) Heater
-
Off (In all cases of fire)
(e) Defroster
-
OFF (In all cases of fire)
(f)
If terrain permits
-
Land Immediately
The possibility of an engine fire in flight is extremely remote. The procedure given above is
general and pilot judgement should
be
the deciding factor for action in such an emergency.
(2)
In case of engine,
fire
on the ground
(a) If engine
!.as not started
1.
Mixture
-
IDLE CUT OFF
2.
Throttle
-
OPEN
3. Turn engine with starter (This is an attempt to pull the fire into
the engine.)
(b) If engine has already started and is running, continue operating to try
pulling the fire into the engine.
(c) In either case stated in (a) and (b), if the fire continues longer than a
few seconds, the fire should be extinguished by the best available
external means.
(d) If external
fire
extinguishing is to
be
applied
1.
Fuel Selector Valves
-
OFF
2.
Mixture
-
IDLE CUT OFF
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
Loss of oil pressure may
be
either partial or complete.
A
partial loss of oil pressure usually
indicates a malfunction in the oil pressure regulating system, and a landing should
be
made as
soon as possible to investigate the cause and prevent engine damage.
A
complete loss of oil pressure indication may signify oil exhaustion or may
be
the result
of a faulty gauge. In either case, proceed toward the nearest airport, and be prepared for a
forced landing. If the problem is not a pressure gauge malfunction, the engine may stop
suddenly. Maintain altitude until such time as a dead stick landing can
be
accomplished. Don't
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ISSUED: JULY 13,1973
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