JS-MD 3
Aircraft Flight Manual
MD10-AFM-00-001
Issue: 01
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 14-Feb-20
Page 3
–9
Other emergencies
Cable failure during winch launch
In case of a cable failure during a winch launch, perform the following
actions:
1. Immediately push the stick sufficiently forward to establish a
nose-down attitude in order to regain flying speed.
2. Release the cable.
3. Only after adequate flying speed has been regained:
•
Extend the airbrakes and land straight ahead (provided
sufficient runway is available), OR
•
Use an abbreviated circuit and carry out a landing on the
airfield.
NOTE:
If the cable failed during the steepest part of the launch,
it is normally necessary to lower the nose well below the
horizon to regain flying speed.
NOTE:
If the cable fails while close to the ground, gently lower
the nose and land normally.
WARNING:
Do not open the airbrakes until the airspeed exceeds the
normal approach speed.
