Rally Pilot Operating Handbook
Copyright 2008, Rally Aircraft
Revision 4.1
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6.5 FIRES
During start on ground:
1. Cranking .................. CONTINUE to get a start which would suck
the flames and accumulated fuel through the carburetor and into
the engine.
IF ENGINE STARTS
1. Power .......................... 2500 RPM for a few minutes.
2.
Engine ......................... SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.
IF ENGINE FAILS TO START
3. Cranking ....................... CONTINUE to obtain a start
4. Fire extinguisher .............. OBTAIN
5. Engine ......................... SECURE
a) Master switch ...... OFF
b) Ignition switch .... OFF
c) Fuel pump .......... OFF
d) Fuel valve ......... OFF
6. Fire ........................... EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool
blanket or dirt.
7. Fire damage .................... INSPECT.
Engine fire in flight:
1. Mixture .................... IDLE CUT OFF
2. Fuel shutoff valve ......... OFF
3. Master switch .............. OFF
4. Cabin heat and air ......... OFF
5. Airspeed ................. 92 kts/106 mph (if fire is not extinguished,
increase glide speed to find an airspeed which will provide an
incombustible mixture).
6. Forced landing .............. EXECUTE as described in emergency
landings.
Electrical fire in flight:
1. Master switch .................. OFF
2. All other switches ............ OFF (except ignition switch)
3. Cabin heat and air ............. OFF
4. Fire extinguisher .............. ACTIVATE if available
WARNING
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.
If fire has been extinguished and electrical power is necessary for continu-
ance of flight:
1. Master switch .................. ON
2. Circuit breakers .............. CHECK for faulty circuit, DO NOT RESET
3. Radio-elect. switches ...... ON one at time to localize short circuit
4. Cabin heat and air ............. ON