Pilot Operating Handbook KP-5 ASA
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5.7 Fire – on ground, engine running
1.
Fuel cock - close
2.
Brakes - brake
3.
Throttle – max. power
4.
Heating - close
5.
Master switch - off
6.
Magnetoes – after fuel depletion and engine stop – off
7.
Leave cockpit and extinguish fire (if it is possible)
5.8 Fire – during flight
1.
Fuel cock - close
2.
Throttle – max. power
3.
Heating - close
4.
Master switch - off
5.
Magnetoes – after fuel depletion and engine stop – off
6.
Airspeed 48 – 51 knots (55 - 59 MPH)
7.
If fire continues, make a slip; if this does not help, increase airspeed
to the safe maximum in this situation.
8.
Now follow emergency landing procedures.
After extinguishing fire, do not try to start up the engine again!
Note:
Time necessary to deplete fuel from carburetters is about 30sec.
5.9 Carburettor freezing
Carburettor freezing results in power reduction and engine temperatures
increase (it can lead to engine stop).
1.
Airspeed 48 – 51 knots (55 - 59 MPH)
2.
Throttle – idle or necessary minimum power according to flight
conditions
3.
Leave the area with freezing conditions
4.
After 1-2min gradually increase power of the engine to cruising
power
5.
If you fail to regenerate the engine power, land at the nearest
airfield (if possible) or at any suitable place.
