Flight Manual STEMME S6
Doc.-No.:P400-006.000 E Page: 3-40 Revision: ---
Date of Issue: 07. October 2008 Agency approved Date of Rev.: --.--.----
3.12.4 Lightning-Strike or possible Lightning-Strike
1.
REDUCE air-speed to LESS than maneuvering-speed
v
A
= 102 kts / 190 km/h. Reduce further as required.
CHECK if all flight-controls react as intended
Afterwards, immediately LAND on next suitable airfield.
Caution: After a lightning-strike, all electrical-systems will most likely
have malfunctions or be completely inoperational.
Communication and Transponder will be the first systems to
fail after lightning-strike.
Warning An A/C made of composite-materials is more easily
damaged by lightning-strikes than an A/C made of metal.
Avoid flights in or near thunderstorms!