Piper Arrow PA-28R-201 Pilot Operating Handbook page 59

PA-28R-201, ARROW
3.17 FIRE IN FLIGHT
The presence of fireis noted through smoke, smell and heat in the cabin.
It is essential that the source of the fire be promptly
instrument readings, character of the smoke, or other indications since the
action tobe taken differs somewhat
Check forthe source of the firefirst.
in the cabin indicates an electrical fire, turn the battery master
If smoke
and alternator (ALTR)
(BATT MASTR)
should be opened and the cabin heat turned OFF. A landing should be made
as soon as possible.
Ifan engine fireis present, switch the fuel selectorto OFF
throttle. The mixture should be at idle cut-off.Turn the electricfuel pump
In all cases, the heater and defroster should
OFF.
is not required select the battery master (BATI' MASTR)
communication
and alternator (ALTR)
should be made immediately.
The possibility of an engine fire in flight is
extremely.remote.
general
determining
emergency.
OF OIL PRESSURE
3.19 LOSS
Loss of oil pressure may
oil pressure usually indicates a malfunction in the oil pressure regulating
system, and a landing should be made
cause and prevent engine damage.
A complete loss of oil pressure indication may
may be the result of a faultygauge.
airport, and be prepared
gauge malfunction, the engine may
such time as a dead stick landing can be accomplished. Don't change power
settings unnecessarily, as this may
ISSUED: JULY 12,1995
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EMERGENCY
(3.Se)
in each case.
switches OFF.
If the terrain permits, a landing
switches OFF.
NOTE
The
procedure
and pilot judgment
factor for action in such
(3.Sf)
be either partial or complete. A partial loss of
as soon as possible to investigate the
In either case, proceed toward the nearest
for a forced landing. If the problem is not a pressure
stop suddenly. Maintain altitudeuntil
hasten complete power loss.
Issued: JULY 12, 1995
SECTION
PROCEDURES
identified through
The cabin vents
and close the
be OFF.
is
given
be the
should
an
signify oil exhaustion or
REPORT:
3
If radio
VB-1612
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