Document N° :
F2-1.0/R80/F/EU
Pioneer 200
Flight Manual
Section: 3
Emergency Procedures
REVISION :
0
Dated: 20-04-2002
Sect : 3 -Page: 13 of 134
3.4.3. LOW OIL PRESSURE
1 A rapid drop from normal indicated pressure to indication "0”
Action
Observe for smell of oil
Open cabin air vents
Observe for signs of spilt oil on cowls, windscreen, wing
surface.
If strong smell of oil and oil appearing on airframe, reduce
power to minimum to sustain level flight and proceed to
nearest landing area.
Be prepared to make an emergency landing enroute, should
the engine fail.
2 Gradual reduction in oil pressure below observed normal position:
Action: Observe oil temperature indications
If oil temperature is higher than normal indications and all other
engine functions are normal, proceed to the nearest landing
area, land and check oil levels and external oil system for
leaks
If oil level is low, top-up to full mark on dipstick
Allow engine to cool, start engine, run to full power and
recheck oil pressure
If oil pressure readings are normal, proceed with flight,
observing both oil pressure and temperature readings.
If, after the run-up check, the oil pressure remains low, have
the engine checked by an authorised person.