Pipistrel 1001 AT 912 LSA, Pilot Operating Handbook

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ALPHA Trainer LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook
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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
WARNING
:
If turning off the master switches eliminated the fire situation,
leave the master switches OFF. Do not attempt to isolate the source of the
fire by checking each individual electrical component.
CAUTION
:
When Master Switch is turned OFF, the engine will continue to
run but the power to the Electronic Flight Displays will be cut. Refer to back-
up instruments for the continuation of flight (if available).
WARNING
: !
!
Should the fire extinguisher contain Halon gas, its operation
can be toxic, especially in a closed area. After extinguishing fire, ventilate
cabin by opening air vents and unlatching door (if required).
NOTE
:
Door structure/hinge is not designed for intentional open-door
operations. Be advised that the chances of door failure occuring is higher, as
the airspeed at which the door’s opened at increases.
If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin after the fire
has been extinguished:
1 Cabin Air Selector ON
2 Fan Toggle Switch ON
3 Temperature Control Knob Cold
4 Green Electrical Switches OFF
5 Land AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
3.8 BPRS DEPLOYMENT
The Ballistic Parachute Rescue System (BPRS) should be activated in the
event of a life-threatening emergency where BPRS deployment is deter-
mined to be safer than continued flight and landing.
WARNING
: !
BPRS deployment is expected to result in loss of the airframe
and, depending upon adverse external factors such as high deployment
speed, low altitude, or rough terrain may result in severe injury or death to
the occupants. Because of this, BPRS should only be activated when any
other means of handling the emergency would not protect the occupants
from serious injury.