RANS S-20 RAVEN
TEXT MANUAL
13C-6
09/01/2013
FORCED LANDINGS
Select a suitable landing site and proceed to it. If all attempts to restart the
engine fail and a forced landing is imminent, follow the checklist for Emergency
Landing Without Power.
Before attempting an off airport landing with engine power available, fly over the
landing site at a safe but low altitude to inspect the terrain. Check for obstructions
and surface conditions. Plan your approach and touchdown.
When preparing to ditch, it is advisable to jettison any heavy objects from around
the Pilot, including heavy clothing. Of course, if time permits, ditch as close to
land or a water vessel as possible.
Transmit Mayday message on 121.5 MHz giving location and intentions.
RECOVERY FROM A SPIRAL DIVE
If a spiral dive is encountered, proceed as follows:
(1)
Retard Throttle to
IDLE.
(2)
Stop the turn by using coordinated aileron and rudder in opposite
direction of spiral dive.
(3)
Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to slowly reduce the
airspeed to below maneuvering speed.
SPINS
Intentional spins in the S-20 RAVEN aircraft are
PROHIBITED
. Should an
inadvertent spin occur, the following recovery procedure should be used:
(1)
Retard the throttle to
IDLE.
(2)
Place the ailerons in the
NEUTRAL
position.
(3)
Apply and
HOLD
full rudder opposite to the direction of rotation.
(4)
Just after the rudder pedal reaches the stop, move the control stick
(yoke) forward far enough to "break" the stall.
(5)
Hold these control inputs until rotation stops.
(6)
As rotation stops, neutralize rudder and apply back pressure on the
control stick to slowly reduce airspeed to normal cruise speed.
IGNITION MALFUNCTION
A sudden engine roughness or misfiring is usually evidence of ignition problems.
Switching from BOTH to either L or R ignition switch position will identify which
circuit is malfunctioning. Select different power settings if continued operations
on BOTH circuits is practicable. If not, switch to the good circuit and proceed to
the nearest airport for repairs.
