5.6 ENGINE FIRE
5.6.1 Fire with engine extended
If there is a fire during the flight, it is caused by failure either of the engine or of the fuel
system. Proceed as follows:
1. Switch off the ignition and fuel valve, set up a normal glide.
2. Increase the speed to 130-140 km/h (70-76 kt), extend the dive brakes and with the
rudder set the aircraft into slip. Maintain direction with the ailerons.
3. Complete emergency landing immediately on the nearest area that a suitable landing can
be made. When on the ground, release the safety belts and when stopped, immediately
exit the aircraft.
5.6.2 Fire with engine retracted
If there is a fire during the flight, it is caused by failure either of the engine or of the fuel
system. Proceed as follows:
1. Extend the engine with ignition and fuel valve off, set up a normal glide.
2. Increase the speed to 130-140 km/h (70-76 kt), extend the dive brakes and with the
rudder set the aircraft into slip. Maintain direction with the ailerons.
3. Complete emergency landing immediately on the nearest area that a suitable landing
can be made. When on the ground, release the safety belts and when stopped,
immediately exit the aircraft.
NOTE
: if the pilot is wearing a parachute, the altitude is sufficient, and the fire is weakening
the structure or threatening the pilot, a bail out may be preferable to a landing attempt.
5.7 BAILING OUT OF THE AIRCRAFT
If you must bail out, proceed as follows:
1. Switch the engine off (both ignition and fuel valve)
2. Release the canopy front hinge by a firm pull on the canopy ejection lever
3. Unlock the canopy side locks using both hands, open it and lift it up. Then, again using
both hands, move the canopy up and back and throw it off. In the rear seat, the same
procedure applies.
4. Release the lock of the safety belts. Place your legs close to the pilot seat.
5. Bail out of the aircraft over the right or left cockpit side.
6. When sufficently clear of the aircraft, open your personal parachute.
WARNING:
Train in this procedure before your initial flights.
5.8 USE OF A ROCKET RESCUE SYSTEM (BRS)
If the aircraft is equipped with a rocket rescue system, study and adhere to the
manufacturer’s instructions. When it becomes necessary to use the system, perform the
following steps:
1. Tighten the safety belts
TST-14 M – Aircraft Manual
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