Cessna 152 1978, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA AIRCRAFT COMPANY FOR TRAINING USE ONLY
MODEL 152 3-5
DITCHING
1. Radio – TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, giving location and intentions.
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) – SECURE OR JETTISON.
3. Approach – High Winds, Heavy Seas – INTO THE WIND.
Light Winds, Heavy Swells – PARALLEL TO SWELLS.
4. Wing Flaps – 30°.
5. Power – ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS.
6. Cabin Doors – UNLATCH.
7. Touchdown – LEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT.
8. Face – CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat.
9. Airplane – EVACUATE through cabin doors. If necessary, open windows and flood cabin to
equalize pressure so doors can be opened.
10. Life Vests and Raft – INFLATE.
FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
1. Cranking – CONTINUE, to get a start which would suck the flames and accumulated fuel through
the carburetor and into the engine.
If engine starts:
2. Power – 1700 RPM for a few minutes.
3. Engine – SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.
If engine fails to start:
1. Cranking – CONTINUE in an effort to obtain a start.
2. Fire Extinguisher – OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed).
3. Engine – SECURE.
a. Master Switch – OFF.
b. Ignition Switch – OFF.
c. Fuel Shutoff Valve – OFF.
4. Fire – EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt.
5. Fire Damage – INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged components or wiring before
conducting another flight.