Orlican M-8 EAGLE 2022, Pilots Operating Manual

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ORLI Č AN M-8 EAGLE
PILOT'S OPERATING
REVISION NO. 05
DATE OF ISSUE: MAY 02,
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES PAGE OF 41 49
7.2. ENGINE FAILURE
1. INTRODUCTION
If the engine failure occurs during the take-off run, the pilot’s main concern should be to stop the aircraft on the
remaining runway. Those extra items in the checklist are to add protection should the runway be too short to
stop.
In-flight, prompt reduction of pitch attitude to obtain and maintain a proper glide speed upon experiencing
an engine failure is the first priority. If the failure has occurred shortly after take-off, a landing should be
planned straight ahead with only small changes in the flight direction to avoid obstacles. Maintain flying
speed at all times and do not attempt to turn back toward the runway unless sufficient altitude has been
achieved. The best gliding ratio can be achieved with flaps up – flaps down will decrease the stall speed
but at the same time reduce gliding performance. Try to stop rotation of propeller if restarting efforts are not
successful – a windmilling propeller has higher drag than a stopped propeller.
While gliding towards a selected forced landing site, an effort should be made to determine and correct
the cause of engine failure – time and altitude permitting. Do not concentrate on the cause of the engine
failure or attempt an engine restart unless you have selected a suitable landing site and have sufficient
altitude and time. Flying the aircraft (especially maintaining the proper gliding speed) is always the first
priority. If the cause cannot be determined and corrected the emergency landing must be accomplished.
While performing the engine restart/shutdown checklist, maintain 65 kts and keep in mind where the
landing zone is located. Circle over the landing zone if needed until sufficient altitude has been lost to
setup for a landing. Do not dive toward the landing zone if at too high an altitude in order to attempt a safe
landing. Doing so will result in a high energy, high speed approach that is not likely to allow the aircraft to
touch down within the intended area.
Always announce your intentions and position after engine failure using radio and other equipment when
time permits. Turn radio to international emergency frequency – 121.5 and transmit MAYDAY message.
Activate Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) – set the switch to ON position. Set transponder (XPDR)
to emergency code 7700. When the above mentioned procedure cannot be performed due to time
constrains, try to complete as many steps as possible. Transmitting MAYDAY message on the frequency
already tuned on your radio should be the minimum procedure.
Do NOT attempt to stall the aircraft just above the ground. Touch down with the main gear first, and try
not to allow the nose to touch the surface. Allowing the nose to touch too hard could cause it to dig into the
ground, possibly flipping the airplane. Apply the brakes as necessary to stop the airplane in the available
distance. Be mindful of the landing zone surface. If it is soft, the landing gear may plow into it.
WARNING!
DURING A LANDING IT IS VITAL FOR THE PILOT TO CONTINUE TO FLY THE
AIRCRAFT. DAMAGE AND/OR INJURIES CAN BE MINIMIZED IF THE PILOT IS
FULLY CONCENTRATING ON CONTROLLING THE AIRCRAFT UNTIL IT COMES TO
COMPLETE STOP.