S2R-H80 Single & Dual Cockpit
AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
AFM H8001 SINGLE & DUAL COCKPIT Revision A Page 33
FAA APPROVAL DATE: 8/05/2014
3.5. GROUND ENGINE FIRE
See “DRY MOTORING RUN”, Section 2
3.6. IN-FLIGHT ENGINE FIRE
In case of an in-flight fire, the following procedures should be used:
a. Reduce power to minimum level to sustain flight.
b. Dump Hopper load.
c. Monitor ITT and torque to determine if the engine is stabilized and
producing power.
d. Try to determine the source of the fire and if it is of minor or major
proportions.
e. If fire is still of MINOR proportions, choose a suitable field or road and land
while power is still available. Stop as soon as possible and before engine
shut-down, swing tail of aircraft into wind. Shut off fuel valve first, and then
proceed as follows:
f. Power Lever IDLE POSITION
g. Propeller Lever FEATHERED.
h. Fuel Condition Lever CUT OFF
i. Fuel Pump Switches OFF
j. Fuel Valve OFF
k. Monitor ITT to determine if fire exists in engine. If ITT is rising, proceed
with “DRY MOTORING RUN” but leave fuel OFF.
l. If ITT is falling, turn OFF all switches. Open engine oil servicing door and
use fire extinguisher to douse the fire.
If fire is of MAJOR proportions, the following procedures should be used:
m. Power Lever IDLE POSITION
n. Propeller Lever FEATHERED
o. Fuel Condition Lever CUT OFF
p. Power Lever OFF
q. Fuel Select Valve OFF
r. All Switches - OFF
NOTE:
A minor fire is just smoke and fumes.
A MAJOR fire has bull blown visible flames.
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