Mahindra GIPPSAERO GA8-TC 320, Operating Handbook

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CASA Approved
C01-01-08
5 Feb 2009 Page 3-5
Section 3
Model GA8-TC 320 Emergency Procedures
3.3.2. Forced Landings
Emergency Landing Without Engine Power
1. Glide Airspeed ..................................69 - 78 KIAS.
Refer paragraph 3.2 for weight specific
speed
2. Ignition .............................................. OFF
3. Fuel Shutoff Valve ............................. OFF
4. Master Switches Bus 1 and Bus 2 .... OFF
5. Throttle .............................................. CLOSED
6. Mixture .............................................. IDLE CUT OFF
7. Propeller ........................................... COARSE (LOW RPM - BEST GLIDE)
but may be
FINE if steeper descent angle is required
8. Cowl Flap .......................................... CLOSED to reduce drag as required
FINAL APPROACH
9. Airspeed ............................................64 - 71 KIAS minimum.
Refer paragraph 3.2 for weight
specific speed
10. Wing Flaps ...................................... FULL PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN
11. Braking ............................................ HEAVY AFTER TOUCH DOWN
Precautionary Landing With Engine Power
1. Airspeed ........................................... 75 KIAS
2. Wing Flaps ....................................... TAKE-OFF
3. Selected field .................................... OVERFLY & INSPECT
4. Wing Flaps ....................................... FULL ON FINAL APPROACH
5. Cowl Flap ......................................... OPEN
6. Braking ............................................. HEAVY AFTER TOUCH DOWN
7. Mixture .............................................. IDLE CUT OFF
8. Ignition .............................................. OFF
9. Fuel Shutoff Valve ............................ OFF
10. Master Switches Bus 1 and Bus 2 .. OFF
Ditching
1. Airspeed ............................................ 75 KIAS
2. Wing Flaps ........................................ TAKE-OFF
3. Power (if available) ...........................ESTABLISH 300 ft/min descent at 65 KIAS
4. Approach ...........................................High Winds, Heavy Seas INTO WIND
Light Winds, Heavy Swells PARALLEL TO SWELLS
5. Wing Flaps ........................................ FULL PRIOR TO TOUCH DOWN
6. Cowl Flap .......................................... CLOSED
7. Touch Down ...................................... SLOWEST PRACTICAL SPEED
8. Evacuate ........................................... OPEN MAIN CABIN DOOR FIRST
if necessary to
flood cabin