CESSNA
SECTION 3
MODEL 172S NAV III
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
FORCED LANDINGS
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DITCHING
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10. Face - CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat.
11. ELT - ACTIVATE
12. Airplane - EVACUATE THROUGH CABIN DOORS. If
necessary, open window and flood cabin to equalize
pressure so doors can be opened.
13. Life Vests and Raft - INFLATE WHEN CLEAR OF
AIRPLANE.
FIRES
DURING START ON GROUND
1. MAGNETOS Switch - START (continue cranking to start the
engine).
IF ENGINE STARTS
2. Power - 1800 RPM for a few minutes.
3. Engine - SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
2. Throttle Control - FULL (push full in)
3. Mixture Control - IDLE CUTOFF (pull full out)
4. MAGNETOS Switch - START (continue cranking)
5. FUEL SHUTOFF Valve - OFF (pull full out)
6. FUEL PUMP Switch - OFF
7. MAGNETOS Switch - OFF
8. STBY BATT Switch - OFF
9. MASTER Switch (ALT and BAT) - OFF
10. Engine - SECURE
11. Parking Brake - RELEASE
12. Fire Extinguisher - OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain
if not installed)
13. Airplane - EVACUATE
14. Fire - EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or
dirt.
15. Fire Damage - INSPECT, (Repair or replace damaged
components and/or wiring before conducting another flight)
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