Recovery From Spiral Dive In The Clouds (Adahrs Failed) - Cessna SKYCATCHER 162 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Flight Training Supplement

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CESSNA
MODEL 162
GARMIN G300
EMERGENCY OPERATION IN CLOUDS
RECOVERY FROM SPIRAL DIVE IN THE CLOUDS
(ADAHRS FAILED)
ADAHRS FAILURE
If a spiral is entered while in the clouds, continue as follows:
1. THROTTLE Control - IDLE (pull full out)
2. Remove feet from rudder pedals.
3. Stop turn by carefully leveling the wings using aileron control
while referencing COMPASS ARC or optional magnetic
compass (if installed) and moving map for heading and turn
information.
4. Cautiously apply elevator back pressure to slowly reduce
airspeed to approximately 70 KIAS. Monitor speed and do not
reduce airspeed below 70 KIAS. Slowly advance throttle to
approximate 1700-1800 RPM as speed reaches 70-75 Knots.
5. Elevator Trim - ADJUST (maintain 70-75 KIAS glide speed)
6. Use aileron control to maintain wings level and constant
heading.
7. CARB HEAT Control Knob - ON (pull full out)
8. Clear engine occasionally, but avoid using enough power to
disturb the trimmed glide.
9. Resume EMERGENCY DESCENT THROUGH THE CLOUDS
procedure.
10. Upon breaking out of clouds, resume normal cruising flight.
162PHUS-01
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
(Continued)
U.S.
SECTION 6
6-33

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