Van's Aircraft RV-12, Pilot Operating Handbook

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Date:12/03/14 Revision:3
RV-12 PILOT'S OPERATING HANDBOOK
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
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Fuel Shut-Off Valve
– PULL UP-OFF
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Ignition switches
– BOTH OFF
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Effect an expedited descent and land immediately
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Radio
– MAYDAY 121.5 MHz (or frequency in use)
WARNING
Do not attempt to restart engine.
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Master switch
– OFF
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On Final Approach
a) Airspeed
– 60 kts (55 kts minimum)
b) Flaps
– DOWN after intended point of
landing assured
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Touchdown with minimum airspeed particularly if
landing on rough terrain.
ELECTRICAL FIRE
An electrical fire is usually indicated by an odor of hot or
burning insulation.

Electrical Switches
– ALL OFF (leave ignition switches
ON)
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Air Vent
– OPEN if necessary for smoke removal and
ventilation

Use hand fire extinguisher if available

Land immediately (or as soon as practical if location for
safe landing is not available)
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