GRUMMAN AMERICAN
FOR TRAINING USE ONLY – SECTION 3
MODEL GA-7/COUGAR
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3-12
Issued: April 10, 1978
CABIN FIRE
1)
Master Switch – OFF.
2)
Alternator Switches – OFF.
3)
Cabin Air – COOL.
4)
Vents – CLOSED.
5)
Fire Extinguisher – ACTIVATE (if needed).
WARNING
IF AN OXYGEN SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE AND BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, OCCUPANTS
SHOULD USE OXYGEN MASKS UNTIL SMOKE AND DISCHARGED DRY POWDER
CLEARS. AFTER DISCHARGING AN EXTINGUISHER WITHIN A CLOSED CABIN,
VENTILATE THE CABIN.
6)
Land the airplane as soon as practical to inspect for damage.
CABIN VENTILATION PROCEDURES
1)
Fresh Air Vents – OPEN.
2)
Direct Vision Window – OPEN.
3)
Cabin Heat Selectors – COLD.
4)
Floor Heat Shutoffs – OPEN.
5)
Defrosters – ON.
ENGINE INDUCTION FIRE WHILE STARTING
1)
Mixtures – IDLE CUT-OFF.
2)
Continue to crank affected engine with throttle full open in an attempt to pull fire into the engine.
3)
Fuel Selectors – OFF.
4)
Master, Alternator, and Magneto Switches – OFF.
5)
Airplane – EVACUATE.
6)
Extinguish with fire extinguisher.
FIRE ON GROUND (TAXI AND TAKEOFF WITH SUFFICIENT DISTANCE REMAINING TO STOP)
1)
Throttles – CLOSE.
2)
Brakes – As required.
3)
Mixture – IDLE CUT-OFF.
4)
Master, Alternator, and Magneto Switches – OFF.
5)
Fire Extinguisher – OBTAIN (if installed).
6)
Airplane – EVACUATE.
7)
Extinguish Fire.
