Symphony SA-160 - Electrical Fire in Flight (3.5 J); Engine Fire in Flight (3.5 I)

AIRCRAFT
SA 160
AIRCRAFTA I R C R A F T
Symphony
3-16
Electrical Fire In Flight Checklist 3.5 j
If smoke and/or fumes are experienced in the cabin, this may indicate
a cable fire, the whole electrical system of the aircraft should be
switched off to prevent spreading of any fire: With the exception of
the ignition, turn all electrical equipment and the ALT / BAT switch
OFF.
Turn the cabin heat OFF and close the cabin ventilation to avoid
smokeingress into the cabin.
After discharging fire extinguisher ascertain that the fire has been
extinguished. Then ventilate the cabin sufficiently.
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
attempt an engine start in order to draw the excess fuel back into the
induction system. If the engine starts, with higher RPM there is a
good chance to blow out a possible external fire. If the engine fails to
start, try to draw the fire back into the engine by moving the mixture
control to IDLE CUT-OFF, opening the throttle, turning OFF the fuel
valve,whilecrankingtheengine.
If is not possible to extinguish the fire, turn OFF the ALT / BAT switch,
usethefireextinguisher, evacuate the aircraft.
Engine Fire In Flight Checklist 3.5 i
If an engine fire exists, shut off the fuel supply to the engine by
closing the fuel valve. Then, stop the engine with the throttle, the
mixture control and the ignition switch. Turn OFF the auxiliary fuel
pump.
In order to avoid smoke reaching the cabin, check cabin heat is off. If
smoke enters the cabin via cabin ventilation, close it. After
information of the corresponding ground station about the situation,
turn OFF ALT / BAT switch. Proceed with the “Landing Without
EnginePower”procedure(Checklist3.5d).
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Feb 25, 2005