Van's Aircraft RV-7A, Flight Manual

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Airplane Flight Manual HB-YMT
01/00 Emergency Procedures 3–1
3 Emergency Procedures
3.1 Introduction ......................................................................... 3–2
3.1.1 General ........................................................................ 3–2
3.1.2 Certain Airspeeds in case of Emergency ..... 3–2
3.1.3 VP200 Emergency Functions ........................... 3–2
3.2 Engine Problems ............................................................... 3–3
3.2.1 Engine Failure during Takeoff ........................... 3–3
3.2.2 Engine Failure in Flight ........................................ 3–4
3.2.3 Rough Running Engine ....................................... 3–5
3.2.4 Low Fuel Pressure .................................................. 3–5
3.2.5 High Oil and/or CHT Temperatures .............. 3–5
3.2.6 Low Oil Pressure ..................................................... 3–5
3.3 Smoke and Fire .................................................................. 3–6
3.3.1 Engine/Fuel Smoke and Fire in Flight ........... 3–6
3.3.2 Electrical Fire or Smoke in Flight ...................... 3–7
3.4 Recovery from an Unintentional Spin ..................... 3–8
3.5 Other Emergencies .......................................................... 3–8
3.5.1 Electrical Failure ....................................................... 3–8
3.5.2 Alternator Failure .................................................... 3–9
3.5.3 Suspected Carbon Monoxide / CO alert .. 3–10
3.5.4 Air Filter Icing ......................................................... 3–10