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SECTION 3
Aircraft Operating Instructions Edge XT 912
EMERGENCY
January 2014
Issue 2.4
Page 44
3.3.5
In Air Engine Fire
For fire occurring whilst in flight, the initial procedure would be to maintain control of the aircraft and
evaluate the extent of the fire. This emergency is unlikely to occur but to avoid any further problems, use
common sense and land the aircraft safely. Proceed as follows:
C
Maintain
C
ontrol
F
F
uel tap off
T
Full
T
hrottle
(to exhaust engine system fuel as soon as possible and maximise slipstream to
clear flames from passengers and airframe).
When fuel is exhausted then:
I
I
gnition off
L
Forced
L
anding
B
After landing release seat
B
elt
P
Release
P
assenger seat belt
E
E
vacuate aircraft
3.3.6
On Ground Engine Fire
For fire occurring whilst in motion on the ground proceed as follows:
C
Maintain
C
ontrol
S
Use remaining
S
peed to clear people, aircraft and buildings
T
T
hrottle closed
I
I
gnition Off
B
After stopping release seat
B
elt
P
Release
P
assenger seat belt
F
F
uel tap off
E
E
vacuate aircraft
3.3.7
Propeller Damage
The indication of propeller damage is usually felt by
extreme vibration and lack of thrust.
C
Maintain
C
ontrol
T
T
hrottle closed
F
F
uel tap off
I
I
gnition off
L
Forced
L
anding
This problem may be avoided if precautions are taken prior to take off. Inspect the strip or ground you are
to use as your take-off area for sticks, rocks or any debris that may be flicked up by the tyres and sucked
through the propeller.
Ensure that all items carried by occupants (such as cameras and sunglasses) are secured so they are
not able to come loose and pass through the propeller.
WARNING
AT FULL ENGINE REVS THE TIP OF THE
PROPELLER IS SPINNING AT SPEEDS IN
EXCESS OF 650 KILOMETRES PER HOUR.
EVEN
SMALL
OBJECTS
CAN
CAUSE
SIGNIFICANT
DAMAGE
TO
THE
PROPELLER.
