Aeros SkyRanger, Operator'S Manual

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Skyranger Operators Manual, Issue 3, Feb 2011
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6.3 Engine Failure In Flight Lower nose, maintain 50 kn CAS [ IAS] the
minimum sinking speed. If it is required to glide a distance to the
nearest suitable field then 60 kn CAS [ IAS] will give the best glide
speed, fly a little faster in a head wind to maximise distance and a little
slower with a tail wind. Select a landing site, make emergency radio call
if time permits, as time permits check for possible reasons for engine
failure and attempt re-start (e.g. ignition switches, fuel cock, lack of
fuel pressure), if field is flat land into wind, otherwise uphill. Apply
braking only if it is essential to stop within the distance available, and
never before all 3 wheels are on the ground.
6.4 Engine Fire in Flight Close fuel cock, open throttle fully, make
emergency call if time permits, when engine stops turn off mag
switches and master, treat as engine failure in flight. Vacate aircraft as
soon as possible after landing.
6.5 Fire in the cockpit Switch off all electrical devices (not the ignition
unless there is an engine fire also), close heater vent, open fresh air
vents, land immediately and vacate the aircraft.
6.6 Emergency Landing on Water Try to land into wind with as high a
nose-up attitude as possible. Before impact, pilot and passenger must
be prepared to release their harnesses, it may also be beneficial to
release the doors before impact. If wearing lifejackets, do not inflate
them until outside the aircraft. Note that it is very hard to judge height
above water.
6.7 Emergency Landing in Trees Ensure harness(es) tight, try for low
bushy trees as far as possible. Try to impact with as steep a nose-up
attitude as possible.
6.8 Inadvertent Flight in Hail or heavy rain Reduce power to avoid
propeller damage, fly out of the weather as soon as possible.
6.9 Inadvertent Flight in Icing Conditions Fly out of conditions as soon as
possible, land as soon as possible.
6.10 Use of Ballistic Parachute (if fitted) Tighten harnesses, fuel cock OFF,
ignition OFF, pull handle, make emergency radio call if radio carried.
[Note, if a BRS is fitted to this aircraft, the BRS manual will be annexed
to this manual.]