Textron Cessna 172R - Cabin Fire; Electrical Fire in Flight

SECTION
3
EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL
172R
ELECTRICAL
FIRE IN
FLIGHT
1.
Master
Switch
--
OFF.
2.
Vents,
Cabin
Air,
Heat
-
CLOSED.
3.
Fire
Extinguisher
~
ACTIVATE
(if available).
4.
Avionics Master
Switch
--
OFF.
5.
All
Other
Switches
(except
ignition
switch)
--
OFF.
A
WARNING
AFTER
DISCHARGING
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
AND
ASCERTAINING
THAT
FIRE
HAS
BEEN
EXTINGUISHED,
VENTILATE
THE
CABIN.
6.
Vents/Cabin Air/Heat
--
OPEN
when
it
is ascertained that
fire
is
completely
extinguished.
!
If
fire
has been
extinguished
and
electrical
power
is
necessary
for
continuance
of
flight
to nearest
suitable
airport
or
landing
area:
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
Master
Switch
--
ON.
Circuit
Breakers
--
CHECK
for
faulty
circuit,
do
not reset.
Radio
Switches
--
OFF.
Avionics Master
Switch
--
ON.
Radio/Electrical
Switches
--
ON
one
at
a
time,
with
delay
after
each
until
short circuit is localized.
CABIN
FIRE
1.
Master
Switch
-
OFF.
2.
Vents/Cabin
Air/Heat
-
CLOSED
(to
avoid
drafts).
3.
Fire
Extinguisher
-
ACTIVATE
(if
available).
A
WARNING
4.
5.
AFTER
DISCHARGING
FIRE
EXTINGUISHER
AND
ASCERTAINING
THAT
FIRE
HAS
BEEN
EXTINGUISHED,
VENTILATE
THE
CABIN.
Vents/Cabin
Air/Heat
--
Open
when
it
is
ascertained
that
fire
is
completely
extinguished.
Land the
airplane
as soon as
possible
to
inspect
for
damage.
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