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If power is not regained, proceed with the POWER OFF LANDING procedure.
ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT
Complete engine power loss is usually caused by fuel flow interruption, and
power will be restored shortly after fuel flow is restored. If power loss occurs at
low altitude, the first step is to prepare for an emergency landing (See POWER
OFF LANDING). Maintain an airspeed of at least 82 MPH IAS, and if altitude
permits, proceed as follows:
1. Fuel Selector – Switch to another tank containing fuel
2. Electric Fuel Pump – On
3. Mixture – Rich
4. Carburetor Heat – On
5. Engine Gauges – Check for an indication of the cause of power loss
6. Primer – Check Locked
7. If no fuel pressure is indicated, check tank selector position to be sure it
is on a tank containing fuel.
When power is restored:
8. Carburetor Heat - Off
9. Electric Fuel Pump – Off
If the above steps do not restore power, prepare for an emergency landing.
If time permits:
1. Ignition Switch – "L" then "R" then back to "BOTH."
2. Throttle and Mixture – Different settings. (This may restore power if
problem is too rich or too lean a mixture, or a partial fuel system
restriction.)
If engine failure was caused by fuel exhaustion,
power will not be regained after tanks are switched
until empty fuel lines are filled, which may require
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