Pilots Operating Handbook
19/76
YL-MFG
Revision 7, Issue 1
4/6/2016
OTHER THAN IMMINENT CRASH SITUATIONS
1. Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, (give location, intentions and SQUAWK 7700)
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) - SECURE (if possible)
3. Seat Belts - SECURE
4. THROTTLE - IDLE
5. SPEED – 62 Kts (115 km/h) IAS or less
6. IGNITION Switch - OFF
7. ELT - ACTIVATE
8. BRS - ACTIVATE, PULL HANDLE OUT
9. If engine is operative, it is possible to RESTART ENGINE and steer the airplane towards more
desired landing spot.
10. IGNITION Switch - OFF (if it was started for steering)
11. FUEL SHUTOFF Valve - OFF (pull full out)
12. MASTER Switch - OFF
13. Seat Belts - SECURE
14. Canopy Latch - OPEN (just prior to touchdown)
15. Body - BRACE
16. Face - PROTECT AT TOUCHDOWN
17. Airplane – EVACUATE
NOTE: BRS activation over water - LDG Gear UP as it may prevent the airplane from
capsizing.
CAUTION
: BRS needs at least 250FT (80M) of height to properly inflate the parachute. BRS
activation at lower heights reduces the chance of successful emergency landing.
3.3.3 Fire
ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND
1. FUEL SHUTOFF valve - OFF
2. THROTTLE - FULL
3. IGNITION - OFF (after all fuel is consumed)
4. MASTER switch - OFF
5. Leave aircraft and extinguish fire if possible
6. Fire damage – INSPECT
WARNING: Do not attempt another flight before the fire cause has been determined and
aircraft repaired.
ENGINE FIRE DURING TAKEOFF RUN
1. THROTTLE - IDLE
2. FUEL SHUTOFF valve - OFF
3. Brakes - APPLY HEAVILY
4. THROTTLE - FULL
5. IGNITION switch - OFF (after all fuel is consumed)
6. MASTER switch - OFF
7. Leave aircraft and extinguish fire if possible
8. Fire damage – INSPECT
WARNING: Do not attempt another flight before the fire cause has been determined and
aircraft repaired.
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT