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Virus SW 600 D
iS engine POH Supplement
SPOH-127-00-41-001
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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
APPROVED
3.5 FIRE IN FLIGHT
3.5.1 SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT
If smoke and/or fumes are detected in the cabin, check the engine param-
eters for any sign of malfunction. If a fuel leak has occurred, actuation of
electrical components may cause a fire. If there is a strong smell of fuel in
the cockpit, divert to the nearest suitable landing field. Perform a Emergency
Landing and shut down the fuel supply to the engine once a safe landing is
assured.
1 Green Electrical Switches OFF
If problem persists:
2 Avionics OFF
Rid of smoke in the cabin:
3 Cabin Air Selector ON
4 Door windows OPEN
NOTE: Setting avionics switch OFF enables unobstructed engne operations
while at the same time disconnects all other electrical devices from the cir-
cuit. Electrical instruments not equipped with back-up power will be switched
o. Continue the flight using anlog instruments.
If source of smoke and fume is firewall forward:
1 Cabin Air Selector OFF
2 Door windows AS REQUIRED
3 Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
If airflow is not sucient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin:
1 Door windows OPEN
NOTE: The door structure/hinge is not designed for intentional open-door
operations. Be advised that the chance of door failure occuring is higher, as
the airspeed at which the door is opened at increases.
3.5.2 ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
If an engine fire occurs during flight, do not attempt to restart the engine.
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