AIRCRAFT
SA 160
AIRCRAFTA I R C R A F T
Symphony
3-6
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
(f) Precautionary Landing With Engine Power
1. Locate suitable field. Test suitability of the field with overflight.
2. If radio contact is available, inform the corresponding ground
stationaboutintentionsandlocation.
3. Prepareforlandingapproach. In final turn:
4. Airspeed ....................................................................................65 KIAS
5. Flaps....................................................................................................40°
6. Seat Belts and Harnesses..........................................................TIGHT
Before landing:
7. Switch ALT / BAT............................................................................OFF
9. After touchdown with lowest possible airspeed, apply brakes
and attempt to avoid obstructions, if possible:
10. Mixture ........................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
11. Ignition Switch ...............................................................................OFF
12. Fuel Valve ........................................................................................OFF
8. Cabin Doors........................UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
(g) Ditching
After an engine failure immediately secure glide speed 74 KIAS, trim
aircraft. When the mainland can't be reached:
1. Transmit Mayday message giving location and intentions, set
Squawk7700(orasdirectedbyTC)
Perform approach into the wind if strong winds and heavy seas,
otherwise parallel toswells.
2. Seat Belts and Harnesses..........................................................TIGHT
3. ELT ........................................................................................ACTIVATE
4. Flaps (65 KIAS) ..................................................................................40°
5.
7. Aircraft ................................................................................EVACUATE
8. Inflate Life Vests and Raft when clear of aircraft.
Cabin Doors......................UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
6 Touchdown on water surface should be made at lowest possible
airspeed with maximum angle off attack.
Feb 25, 2005