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Pilot’s Operating Handbook DFE Ultralights Ascender III-C
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SECTION II
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
GENERAL
This section covers the recommended procedures to follow during emergency and adverse flight
conditions. As it is not possible to define every type of emergency that may occur, it is the pilot's
responsibility to use sound judgment based on personal experience, training and knowledge of
the aircraft, to determine the best course of action.
It is considered mandatory that the pilot be familiar with this entire handbook, in particular
this
section prior to flight.
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All airspeeds in this handbook are indicated airspeeds (IAS).
FIRE
ENGINE FIRE DURING START
If the fire is believed to be confined to the intake or exhaust system (result of flooding engine):
1)
Continue cranking engine with starter
2)
Throttle - FULL OPEN
3)
Inspect aircraft thoroughly for damage and cause prior to restart
If fire persists or is not limited to intake or exhaust system:
1)
Throttle - IDLE
2)
Ignition Switches - OFF
3). Exit
Aircraft
4)
Direct fire extinguisher at engine