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M24C PLUS FLIGHT MANUAL
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4.5 GROUND EMERGENCIES
Ground emergencies are given in:
− Engine failure Chapter 4.5.1
− Fire during starting Chapter 4.5.2
− Abandoning the aircraft Chapter 4.5.3
4.5.1 ENGINE FAILURE
In case of engine failure the following actions are recommended.
Taxing, prior to take-off:
Maintain directional control, brake and stop where safe.
4.5.2 FIRE DURING STARTING
In the event of a fire in the engine compartment the fire detection light (red “FIRE” indicator)
will be illuminated in a constant blinking manner.
Proceed as follows:
1. FUEL PUMPS
-
OFF
2. LINE A - OFF
3. LINE B - OFF
4. THROTTLE LEVER
-
OPEN
5. MASTER
-
OFF
6. ABANDON THE GYROPLANE
7. CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES
4.5.3 ABANDONING THE AIRCRAFT
In normal circumstances occupants should not leave the aircraft while either the propeller or
the rotor are turning to prevent risk of the occupants being struck by moving blades.
If abandoning the aircraft in an emergency, the pilot should turn the off the engine magneto
switches and flick the Master switch to “OFF”.
If abandoning the aircraft with either the propeller and/or the rotor turning, the occupants should
follow a path out of the cockpit straight forward away from the nose of the aircraft, to minimise
the risk of injury.
