BushCADDY LSA Pilot Operating Handbook
Rev.03 5 March, 2008
Page 34 of 52
SECTION 6
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
6.1 General
The recommended procedures for coping with various types of emergencies and critical situations
are provided by this section. Emergency procedures and those necessary for the safe operation of
the airplane as determined by the operating and design features of the airplane are presented.
These procedures are suggested as the best course of action for coping with the particular condition
described, but are not a substitute for sound judgement and common sense. Emergencies can occur
unexpectedly and the best corrective action may not always be the most obvious. Pilots should
familiarize themselves with the procedures given in this section, and be prepared to take appropriate
action should an emergency arise.
The procedures presented here are not intended to replace normal pilot training, but are provided as
a source of reference and review.
The presence of fire is noted through smoke, smell and heat in the cabin. It is essential that the
source of the fire be promptly identified through instrument readings, character of the smoke, or
other indications since the action to be taken differs in each case. Check for the source of the fire
first.
6.2
Engine Fire During Start
1.
Shut down immediately
2.
Shut off fuel
3.
Full throttle to burn off fuel in lines to engine
4.
Exit aircraft
5.
If fire is minor, use fire extinguisher
6.3
Engine Fire in Flight
1.
Shut off fuel
2.
Throttle to idle
3.
If radio communication is not required, turn master switch to OFF
4.
If altitude permits, put aircraft into dive
5.
Land immediately and exit aircraft
NOTE
The possibility of an engine fire in flight is extremely remote. The procedure given is general and
pilot judgment should be the determining factor for action in such an emergency.
