Section 3 – Emergency procedures
LANDING EMERGENCIES
10.3 LANDING WITH A KNOWN MAIN LANDING GEAR TIRE DEFLATED
An asymmetrical landing gear tire condition (RH and/or LH tires de-
flated) might turn into a hazardous situation, especially on uneven
runways.
If possible, as a landing gear tires condition is known, coordinate fire
brigade intervention along runway and report number of persons on
board and remaining fuel type and quantity.
If a main Landing Gear flat tire is confirmed:
Preparation
1. Crew and passengers safety belts Tightly fastened
2. Flap setting plan approach with Flap Land
3. Approach alignment Plan to land on the side of the good tire
(drag in the middle)
Before ground contact:
4. LH and RH Electrical fuel pump BOTH OFF
5. LH and RH Fuel Selector BOTH OFF
6. Ignitions ALL OFF
On touch down:
7. Touchdown speed as low as 50 KIAS
8. Touchdown on the good tire gear only
9. Heading and direction maintain applying appropriate
aileron and rudder/steering control
10. Flattened tire keep off the ground as long as
possible
After aircraft stops (or if runway departure is imminent):
11. FIELD LH and RH BOTH OFF
12. MASTER SWITCH OFF
Master switch to OFF impairs radio communication and outside air-
craft lighting.
13. 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, hy-
draulic fluid or oil spills. Leave aircraft in upwind direction.
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