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ALPHA Trainer LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook
POH-162-00-40-001
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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Max. Glide (L/D) Ratio (flaps 0): 15 : 1
Best Glide speed (flaps 0): 64 KIAS
Minimum sink speed (flaps 0): 58 KIAS
Minimum sink rate (flaps 0): 460 ft/min
WARNING:!If engine failure is accompanied by fuel fumes in the cockpit
or internal engine damage is suspected, set fuel valve and Booster pump to
OFF and do not attempt a restart.
1 Best Glide Speed (64 KIAS) ESTABLISH
2 Fuel Valve CHECK OPEN
3 MAG L / MAG R Switches CHECK ON
3
.4.3 ENGINE START IN FLIGHT
NOTE: Engine Start in flight may be performed during 1g flight anywhere
within the normal operating envelope of the airplane.
1 Master BAT ON
2 Throttle Lever 10 mm OPEN
3 Starter (Propeller not windmilling) ENGAGE
4 Throttle Lever slowly INCREASE
5 Master GEN (After the engine has started) ON
NOTE:
If engine does not start, perform Landing Emergencies procedure.
3.4.4 ENGINE PARTIAL POWER LOSS
Indications of a partial power loss include fluctuating RPM, reduced or
fluctuating manifold pressure, low oil pressure, high oil temperature and a
rough-running engine. Mild engine roughness in flight may be caused by
one or more spark plugs becoming fouled. A sudden engine roughness or
misfiring is usually evidence of an ignition system malfunction.
NOTE: Low or no oil pressure may be indicative of an imminent engine fail-
ure.
NOTE: A damaged propeller may cause extremely rough operation. If an
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