AIRCRAFT
SA 160
AIRCRAFTA I R C R A F T
Symphony
Precautionary Landing With Engine Power Checklist 3.5 f
A precautionary landing with engine power usually offers sufficient
time reserve to take all the necessary measures to minimize the
danger. The choice of the field should be made considering size,
surface conditions, vegetation, any obstructions in the planned
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Rough Engine Operation Checklist 3.5 e
Roughengineoperationcanbecausedbyvariousproblems.
In the case of carburetor icing, turn carburetor heat ON. Wait for a
decrease in engine roughness or an increase in RPM, indicating ice
removal. If carburetor heat shows no effect, and atmospheric
conditions make carburetor icing unlikely (if CAT indicator installed,
check reading), after some minutes turn carburetor heat OFF. Check
thefuelvalveisinONposition.
The auxiliary fuel pump supports the fuel supply to engine if the
enginedrivenfuelpumpdoesnotworkcorrectly.
Check the mixture control lever position, adjust for maximum
smoothness. A unlocked primer may also cause for engine
roughness.
Switching from BOTH to either L or R ignition switch position will
identifyamagnetoorasparkplugproblem.
Check the VM 1000 display for abnormal readings that may indicate
thecause.
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
While perform a forced landing on unknown field, damage (possible
collision with obstacles and even overturning) cannot be excluded.
Seat belts and harnesses must be tight to reduce the possibility of
injury.
In order to reduce the danger of a short circuit and /or fire, the fuel
supply to the engine should cut off and the electrical system turned
off. Cut off the fuel supply by moving the Mixture control to the
position IDLE CUT-OFF and the fuel valve to OFF. Turn off the ALT /
BATswitchandtheignitionswitch.
Feb 25, 2005
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