SECTION 3 PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PA-28-161, WARRIOR
II
:-.IOTE
The
possibility
of
an
engine fire in flight
is
extremely
remote.
The
procedure
given
is
general
and
pilot
judgement
should be the
determining
factor
for
action
in such
an
emergency.
3.17 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
change
power
settings unnecessarily. as this
may
hasten complete power loss.
Depending
on the circumstances.
it
may be advisable to make
an
off
airport
landing
while
power
is
still available. particularly if
other
indications
of
actual
oil pressure loss, such
as
sudden
increases in temperatures,
or
oil
smoke,
are
apparent.
and
an
airport
is
not
close.
If
engine stoppage occurs. proceed with Power Off Landing.
3.19 LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE
If
loss
of
fuel pressure occurs.
turn
ON the electric fuel
pump
and
check
that
the
fuel selector
is
on
a full
tank.
If
the
problem
is
not
an
empty
tank.
land as
soon
as practical and have
the
engine-driven fuel
pump
and
fuel system checked.
REPORT: VB-1180
3-12
ISSUED: AUGUST 13, 1982
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