Section 3 – Emergency procedures
LANDING GEAR FAILURES
7.2. COMPLETE GEAR UP OR NOSE GEAR UP LANDING
The following procedure applies if Nose Landing Gear is not extended
and locked even after emergency extension procedure.
A Nose Landing Gear up leg not down and locked might lead to a
hazardous situation, especially on uneven runways.
If landing gear position is not known, perform a tower fly-by at safe
speed and altitude to have confirmation about its situation.
If possible coordinate fire brigade intervention along runway and re-
port number of persons on board and remaining fuel type and quanti-
ty.
If a complete Landing Gear up or a Nose Landing Gear up position is reported:
Preparation
1. Reduce fuel load if time and conditions permit
2. Crew and passengers safety belts Tightly fastened
3. Landing gear control lever UP
4. Green lights and TRANS light CHECK OFF
5. Flap setting plan approach with Flap Land
Before ground contact:
6. LH and RH Fuel Selector BOTH OFF
7. LH and RH Electrical fuel pump BOTH OFF
8. Ignitions ALL OFF
On touch down:
9. Landing attitude slight nose-up and wings levelled,
10. Touchdown speed as low as 50 KIAS with flap
11. Aircraft nose gently lower as speed bleeds off
After aircraft stops:
12. FIELD LH and RH BOTH OFF
13. MASTER SWITCH OFF
Master switch to OFF impairs radio communication and outside air-
craft lighting.
14. Aircraft Evacuation carry out if necessary
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