Piper PA-24-250 Comanche User Manual

AlrcraR Publications
Piper Comanche 250 (Early Model)
Section - 3
Emergency Procedures
POWER OFF LANDING
Locate a suitable field (preferably with an alternate). Determine wind direction.
Establish Best Glide and Spiral Pattern
........................... 100 mph or 87 kt @ Full Gross Weight.
Propeller Control
...................... .. ....................... Full Ai? to Decrease rpm and Improve Glide
Tune radio to 12
1.5. Tune transponder to 7700
While at Altitude, if Time Allows
.................................................................... Broadcast Mayday
** Include: Aircraft Identification - Location - Number On Board **
1.) Gear-Down Emergency Landing Procedure:
When committed to landing:
.....................................................................
ELT .............................. ... Activate Manually
..................................... Full Aft - Closed
Fuel Selector
............................. ................... ... .... Off
Idle Cut-Off
..................
. .
...........................
Igmt1on ................ Off
Seat Belt and Harness
............................ ... .............................................................. Tight
'0'
Door .............................. .......... .. (P~lot s Dtscretion) ................................ Block Open
Flaps
................................................................................................................. As Required
** WARNING **
Glide ratio is reduced radically when gear is lowered. Landing gear down operation time is
approximately 7 seconds.
Landing Gear
................................................................ Lower Just Before Touchdown
Master Switch
............................................................................................................... Off
Touchdown should normally be made at the slowest practical airspeed.
2.) Gear-Up Emergency Landing Procedure:
A gear up landing should only be made during an emergency when:
A,) The surface is too soft or rough for a gear down landing.
B.) A field is too short. (Pilot's discretion)
C.) Ditching (A forced water landing) is necessary.
Flaps
......................... ............... ......................................................................................... Up
Throttle
................................ ........... ........... Full Aft - Closed
Fuel Selector
................... .. ........................................................................................ Off
Mixture
........................................................................................................... Idle Cut-Off
. .
.................................................................................................
Igmtion .................... .. Off
................................................................................................ Seat Belt and Harness Tight
.............................................. .................................
Door (Pilot's Discretion) Block Open ~ ~
Master Switch ........................ .. ...................................................................................... Off
Copyright:
1993 Page 3-5

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche Specifications

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Brand	Piper
Model	PA-24-250 Comanche
Category	Aircrafts
Language	English