Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 3 - EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CESSNA
FAA APPROVED MODEL 182T
FORCED LANDINGS
If all attempts to restart the engine fail and a forced landing is
imminent, select a suitable field and prepare for the landing as
discussed under the Emergency Landing Without Engine Power
checklist. Transmit Mayday message on 121.5 MHz giving location
and intentions and squawk 7700.
Before attempting an "off airport" landing with engine power
available, one should fly over the landing area at a safe but low
altitude to inspect the terrain for obstructions and surface
conditions, proceeding as discussed under the Precautionary
Landing With Engine Power checklist.
Prepare for ditching by securing or jettisoning heavy objects
located in the baggage area and collect folded coats for protection
of occupants' face at touchdown. Transmit Mayday message on
121.5 MHz giving location and intentions and squawk 7700. Avoid
a landing flare because of difficulty in judging height over a water
surface. The checklist assumes the availability of power to make a
precautionary water landing. If power is not available, use of the
airspeeds noted with minimum flap extension will provide a more
favorable attitude for a power off ditching.
In a forced landing situation, do not turn off the AVIONICS
MASTER switch or airplane MASTER switch until a landing is
assured. Premature deactivation of the switches will disable the
airplane electrical systems.
Before performing a forced landing, especially in remote and
mountainous areas, activate the ELT transmitter by positioning the
cockpit-mounted switch to the ON position. For complete
information on ELT operation, refer to the Supplements, Section 9.
LANDING WITHOUT ELEVATOR CONTROL
Trim for horizontal flight with an airspeed of approximately 80
KIAS by using throttle and elevator trim controls. Then do not
change the elevator trim control setting; control the glide angle
by adjusting power exclusively.
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