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SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
APPROVED
3.5 IN - FLIGHT EMERGENCIES
3.5.1 COMPLETE POWER LOSS AFTER TAKE OFF
If complete power loss occurs immediately after becoming airborne and a
runway landing is possible, abort with a runway landing. If, however, altitude
attained precludes a runway stop, but is not su ffi cient to restart the motor,
lower the nose to maintain airspeed and establish a glide attitude. In most
cases, the landing should be made straight ahead, turning only to avoid
obstructions. After establishing a glide for landing, perform as many of the
checklist items as time permits.
1 Best Glide or Landing Speed (as appropriate) ESTABLISH
2 BATT FRONT & BATT REAR Circuit breakers DISENGAGE
3 PWR CTRL Circuit breaker DISENGAGE
4 Flaps AS REQUIRED
5 Land (emergency landing) PREPARE TO LAND
WARNING:
Do not change course or make turns if this is not of vital ne-
cessity! After having landed safely, ensure protection of the aircraft and va-
cate the runway to keep the runway clear for arriving and departing tra ffi c.
Do this calmly and carefully, so as to avoid injury and equipment damage.
WARNING
: !
If a turn back to the runway is elected, be very careful not to
stall the airplane.
Minimum recommended altitude for attempting a turn back to the runway:
Power loss in upwind leg at least 700 ft AAL
Power loss in crosswind leg at least 500 ft AAL
CAUTION: This maneuver is influenced by many factors like pilot skills, ex-
perience, reaction time, wind, presence of obstacles etc. Good situational
awareness and pilot judgment is essential.