Mahindra GIPPSAERO GA8-TC 320, Operating Handbook

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Section 3
Model GA8-TC 320 Emergency Procedures
CASA Approved
Page 3-6 5 Feb 2009 C01-01-08
3.3.3. Fires
During Start On Ground
1. Cranking ............................................... CONTINUE,
to get a start which would suck the
flames and accumulated fuel through the fuel injector
and into the engine.
If engine starts:
2. Power ................................................... 1700 RPM
for a few minutes
3. Engine .................................................. SHUTDOWN
and inspect for damage
If engine fails to start:
2. Cranking .............................................. CONTINUE
3. Throttle ................................................. FULL OPEN
4. Mixture ................................................. IDLE CUT OFF
5. Fuel Shutoff Valve ................................ OFF
6. Ignition ................................................. OFF
7. Master Switches Bus 1 & Bus 2 ........... OFF
8. Aircraft .................................................. EVACUATE
and extinguish fire using best available means.
Engine Fire In Flight
1. Fuel Shutoff Valve ................................ OFF
2. Fuel Pump ........................................... OFF
3. Throttle ................................................. CLOSED
4. Propeller .............................................. COARSE
5. Mixture ................................................. IDLE CUT OFF
6. Cowl Flap ............................................. CLOSED
7. Master Switches Bus 1 and Bus 2 ....... OFF
8. Vents .................................................... CLOSE HEATER AND AIR VENTS
9. Airspeed ............................................... 140 KIAS
to try to blow fire out.
INCREASE UP TO
V
NE
if required.
10. Forced Landing .................................. EXECUTE.
Refer paragraph 3.3.2
Electrical System Overheating In Flight
1. Master Bus 2 ........................................ OFF
2. Flight .................................................... CONTINUE
cautiously
3. Land ..................................................... AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
Electrical Fire In Flight
1. Master Switches Bus 1 and Bus 2 ....... OFF
2. Electrical Switches ............................... OFF
3. Extinguisher ......................................... ACTIVATE
If fire goes out:
4. Smoke .................................................. USE OXYGEN IF AVAILABLE.
VENTILATE CABIN
5. Precautionary Landing ......................... AS SOON AS PRACTICAL
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