Engine Fire In Flight; Electrical Fire In Flight - Cessna 182Q 1979 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL 182Q
7. Fire Extinguisher -- OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not
installed).
8. Engine -- SECURE.
a. Master Switch -- OFF.
b. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
c. Fuel Selector Valve -- OFF.
9. Fire -- EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt.
10. Fire Damage -- INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged
components or wiring before conducting another flight.
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
1.
Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF.
2. Fuel Selector Valve -- OFF.
3. Master Switch -- OFF.
4. Cabin Heat and Air -- OFF (except overhead vents).
5. Airspeed -- 100 KIAS
(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 Landing
Without Engine Power).
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
1.
Master Switch -- OFF.
2. Avionics Power Switch -- OFF.
3. All Other Switches (except ignition switch) -- OFF.
4. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- CLOSED.
5. Fire Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE
(if
available).
I
WARNING
I
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin,
ventilate the cabin.
If
fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of
flight:
6. Master Switch -- ON.
7. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset.
8. Radio Switches -- OFF.
9. Avionics Power Switch -- ON.
10. Radio/Electrical Switches -- ON one at a time, with delay after
each until short circuit is localized. .
11. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is
completely extinguished.
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