Section 3 – Emergency procedures
LANDING EMERGENCIES
10.2 LANDING WITH NOSE LANDING GEAR TIRE DEFLATED
If possible, as a nose landing gear flat tire condition is known, coor-
dinate fire brigade intervention along runway and report number of
persons on board and remaining fuel type and quantity.
If Nose Landing Gear flat tire is confirmed:
Preparation
1. Crew and passengers safety belts Tightly fastened
2. If time permits Burn fuel to lower landing weight
3. Flap setting plan approach with Flap Land
Before ground contact:
4. Fuel Selector BOTH OFF
5. Electrical fuel pump BOTH OFF
6. Ignitions ALL OFF
On touch down:
7. Landing attitude slight nose-up and wings levelled,
8. Touchdown speed as low as 50 KIAS with flap
9. Aircraft nose gently lower as speed bleeds off
After aircraft stops:
10. FIELD LH and RH BOTH OFF
11. MASTER SWITCH OFF
Master switch to OFF impairs radio communication and outside air-
craft lighting.
12. Aircraft Evacuation carry out if necessary
Consider use of ditching emergency exit to escape in case pilot
or passenger doors are blocked, watch for engine hot parts,
fuel, hydraulic fluid or oil spills. Leave aircraft in upwind di-
rection.
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