Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI)
Type:
CT
Series:
CTLS
LSA
Page: 3-8
AU 010 11000
Revision No. 4
Date: 29 Apr 2008
3.8. Carburetor or engine fire
If a fire breaks out in the engine compartment, the fuel shutoff valve must be turned
off immediately. Throttle to full open to allow the engine to use up the fuel in the
system quickly. Turn the Ignition off and take out the ignition key to ensure that the
ignition is not inadvertently turned. Check that the fuel shutoff valve is still completely
closed. In the fully closed position the lever is covering the slot for the ignition key.
Descend as quickly as possible, holding the flames away from the aircraft by
sideslipping and perform an emergency landing similar to that without engine power.
If the flames have been extinguished and an emergency landing cannot be
performed without engine power, an attempt may be made to restart the engine -
should it indeed restart, an emergency landing should be made immediately.
The deployment of the recovery system can be a good alternative.
If the aircraft has become uncontrollable during the fire or if an emergency landing
cannot be performed, the recovery system should not be deployed at greater
altitudes, i.e. descend to an altitude of approx. 200 m (600 ft) (make sure that the
maximum deployment speed for the recovery system is not exceeded). The recovery
system can then be deployed.
Evacuate the aircraft immediately after landing.
Warning:
Every CTLS is delivered with a fire extinguisher in a pocket on the back
of the passenger seat. It can be used to fight small fires in the cockpit.