POH / AFM
AQUILA AT01-100C
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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FM-AT01-1010-103
A.08
A.06 (01.06.2018)
25.05.2020
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3.14 STARTER MALFUNCTION
During engine start on ground, power transmission from the starter to the engine is defect (a
continuing and excessive howling tone is audible).
1.
Throttle
IDLE
2.
Ignition switch
OFF
3.
Repair damage before conducting planned flight.
3.15 IN-FLIGHT FAILURES AND MALFUNCTIONS
3.15.1 Inadvertent Release and Opening of the Canopy in flight
In the event of an inadvertent release and opening of the canopy in flight, a stationary canopy
opening angle of about 20° - 30°, depending on the flight condition, is reached. Because the
canopy opens forwards, the canopy cannot be torn off during flight. Even though the airflow
conditions around the aircraft change considerably with an open canopy in flight, the aircraft
remains fully controllable. Initial flight attitude changes can be easily corrected. Do not unbuckle
the seat belt in order to close the canopy. During solo flights, carefully try to close the canopy
without neglecting flight tasks and pilot responsibilities. If this is not possible, continue the flight
with the open canopy and land at the nearest airfield.
1.
Keep calm, there is no imminent danger.
2.
Flight attitude
Stabilize flight attitude. Under
consideration of the actual conditions,
establish stationary horizontal level flight.
Airspeed
65
– 75 KIAS
3.
Canopy
If
possible,
close
and
lock
canopy
in
flight.
Check
the
canopy
locking
and
the
position
of
the
Canopy
Locking
Lever periodically until landing.
If it is not possible to close the canopy,
continue flight with the open canopy and
land at the nearest airfield.
