Rans Inc.
Section 5
Model S-7LS COURIER
Emergency Procedures
Original Issue
March 3, 2005
5- 4
(7)
Place folded coat or cushion over face at touch down
(8)
Airplane - Unlatch Seat Belts and EVACUATE through doors.
(9)
Life Raft and Vests - INFLATE (If onboard).
LANDING WITH A DEFECTIVE MAIN WHEEL TIRE
Fly the Airplane
(1)
Approach - NORMAL
(2)
Flaps – as desired
(3)
Touchdown - GOOD TIRE FIRST. Hold the aircraft off of the defective tire
as long as possible with aileron control.
FIRES
During Start On Ground
(1)
Cranking - CONTINUE, to get a start which would suck the flames and
accumulated fuel through the carburetor and into the engine.
If Engine Starts:
(2)
Power – 4500 -5000 RPM for a few minutes.
(3)
Engine - SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.
If Engine fails to Start:
(4)
Continue cranking with throttle full open while ground attendants obtain
fire extinguisher; when ready to extinguish fire -
(5)
Ignition - OFF.
(6)
Master Switch - OFF.
(7)
Fuel Selector Valve - OFF.
(8)
Fire Damage - INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged components
or wiring before conducting another flight.
Engine Fire In Flight
Fly the airplane!
(1)
Fuel Selector Valve - OFF.
(2)
Ignition switch- OFF.
(3)
Master switch - OFF.
(4)
Cabin heat - OFF.
(5)
Airspeed - 95 MPH (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find
an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture
(CAUTION DO NOT EXCEED VNE).
(6)
Forced Landing - EXECUTE (as described in Emergency Landing
Without Engine Power).
Electrical Fire In Flight
Fly the airplane!
(1)
Master Switch - OFF .
(2)
All Other Switchs (except Ignition switch) OFF.
