Textron Cessna C172S PIM, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 3
MODEL 172S NAV III EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
FORCED LANDINGS
(Continued)
DITCHING
1. Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, (give location,
intentions and SQUAWK 7700)
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) - SECURE OR JETTISON (if
possible)
3. Pilot and Passenger Seat Backs - MOST UPRIGHT POSITION
4. Seats and Seat Belts - SECURE
5. Wing Flaps - 20° - FULL
6. Power - ESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS
NOTE
If no power is available, approach at 70 KIAS with Flaps UP
or at 65 KIAS with Flaps 10°.
7. Approach - High Winds, Heavy Seas - INTO THE WIND
Light Winds, Heavy Swells - PARALLEL TO
SWELLS
8. Cabin Doors - UNLATCH
9. Touchdown - LEVEL ATTITUDE AT ESTABLISHED RATE OF
DESCENT
10. Face - CUSHION AT TOUCHDOWN (with folded coat)
11. ELT - ACTIVATE
12. Airplane - EVACUATE THROUGH CABIN DOORS
NOTE
If necessary, open window and flood cabin to equalize
pressure so doors can be opened.
13. Life Vests and Raft - INFLATE WHEN CLEAR OF AIRPLANE
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