Robin DR400 Series, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Supplement POH DR400/120D, DR400/140B,
DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP
Issue 3
– July 2014
Page 3 - 11
Electrical fire
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Note : In case of an electrical fire (smell of fumes
indicating wire insulation burning):
1) All electrical equipment and c (after brief call) ....................... OFF
leave Alternator, Battery and Engine Master ON
2) Cabin ventilation .................................................................... OFF
3) Cabin heat .............................................................................. OFF
4) Fire extinguisher (if available) ............................. Use as required
▲ WARNING:
After the fire extinguisher has been used, make sure that
the fire is extinguished before exterior air is used to
remove smoke from the cabin
5) If there is evidence of continued electrical fire, consider turning
OFF Battery and Alternator
▲ WARNING:
If both Battery and Alternator are turned OFF, the engine
will continue to operate using the FADEC backup battery
for limited time (TAE 125-02-99 installation).
- Perform emergency landing. Refer to page 3-4.
- do not switch the
“FORCE-B” switch, this will shut down
the engine!
If the fire has been extinguished:
6) Cabin ventilation ...................................................................... ON
7) Check circuit breakers, do not reset if open
8) Avionics Master Switch ............................................................ ON
9) Turn ON only electrical equipment required to continue flight
depending on the situation and land as soon as practical.
Do only switch ON one at a time, with delay after each.