ARROWD
FIRE
The presence of fire is noted through smoke, smell, and heat in the cabin. It
is
essential
that the source of the fire be promptly identified through instrument readings, character of the
smoke, or other indications, since the action to be taken differs somewhat in each case.
I . Source of Fire - Check
a.
Electrical Fire (Smoke in Cabin):
(
1
)
Master Switch - Off
(2)
Vents - Open
(3)
Cabin Heat - Off
(4)
Land as soon as practicable.
b. Engine Fire:
(1)
In case of engine fire in flight
(a) Fuel Selector - OFF
(b) Throttle - CLOSE
(c)
Mixture -
IDLE CUT OFF
(d) Heater - Off (In
all
cases of fire)
(e) Defroster - OFF (In all cases of fire)
(f) If terrain permits - Land Immediately
The possibility of an engine fire in flight is extremely remote. The procedure given above is
general and pilot judgement should be the deciding factor for action in such an emergency.
(2)
In case of engine fire on the ground
(a)
If
engine has not started
1.
Mixture - IDLE CUT OFF
2. Throttle - OPEN
3.
Tum engine with starter (This is an attempt to
pull
the fire into
the engine.)
(b)
If
engine has already started and is running, continue operating to
try
pulling the fire into the engine.
(c) In either case stated in (a) and
(b),
if the fire continues longer than a
few seconds, the fire should be extinguished by the best available
external means.
(d)
If
external fire extinguishing is to be applied
1.
Fuel Selector Valves - OFF
2. Mixture- IDLE CUT OFF
LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
Loss of oil pressure may be either partial or complete. A partial loss of oil pressure usually
indicates a malfunction in the oil pressure regulating system, and a landing should be made as
soon as possible to investigate the cause and prevent engine damage.
A complete loss of oil pressure indication may signify oil exhaustion or may be the result
of a faulty gauge. In either case, proceed toward the nearest airport, and be prepared for a
forced landing.
If
the problem is not a pressure gauge malfunction, the engine may stop
suddenly. Maintain altitude until such time as a dead stick landing can be accomplished. Don't
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
ISSUED: November 1S, 1971
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N16422 POH
