Ground Emergency Procedures; Engine Fires; Electrical Fires; Ground Operation Of Engine - THRUSH S2R – G10 Maintenance Manual

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not available, tie the aircraft down and
install covers on all vents, openings, etc.
as required.
GROUND EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
Emergency procedures
accomplished as rapidly as possible,
should an emergency arise.
suggested that steps pertaining to each
emergency be committed to memory in
order to accelerate the procedure and
minimize any possible damage.

ENGINE FIRES

If a fire develops in the engine area during
engine start, continue to attempt to start
the engine in an attempt to blow the fire
out. If the fire persists, proceed as follows:
a. Mixture Control - Idle Cut Off
b. Starter Switch - Off
c. Master Switch - Off
d. Fuel Shutoff Valve - Off
e. Abandon the aircraft

ELECTRICAL FIRES

Circuit breakers will automatically trip and
stop the current flow to a shorted circuit.
However, as a safety precaution in the
event of an electrical short circuit or fire,
turn the battery switch to off. Use a fire
extinguisher approved for electrical fires to
extinguish any flame.
aircraft unattended so long as there is any
evidence of fire or hot spots.
GROUND OPERATION OF
ENGINE
Reference Section 4

EXTERIOR PRE-START CHECK

Visually check the aircraft for general
condition. Verify that all CamLocs on the
skin panels are fastened.
accumulations of frost, ice, or snow in cold
Effective: 03/26/2010
THRUSH AIRCRAFT, INC – MODEL S2R-G10
must be
It is
Do not leave the
Remove all
weather from the wing, the tail, and the
control surfaces. Check that the control
surfaces contain no internal accumulations
of ice. Remove the inlet and exhaust
covers, if fitted. If night flight is planned,
check the operation of all lights and have a
flashlight available.
After a complete visual inspection has
been accomplished, the following checklist
may be used for the external prestart
check. The aircraft should be headed into
the wind and should have the wheel
chocks in place.

PRE-START CHECKLIST

a. A fire extinguisher must be readily
available in the event of an engine
fire.
b. Check the engine oil level. Assure
that the oil system has been serviced
with the correct grade of oil.
c. Verify that the internal control lock
has been removed and that the
controls operate freely.
d. Set the parking brake.
e. Check the fuel quantity in both tanks.
f. Set the trim tabs for takeoff.
g. Clear the area of all personnel.

COCKPIT PRE-START CHECK

a. Verify that the internal control lock has
been removed and that the controls
operate
b. Place all switches in the OFF position.
c. Set the parking brake.
d. Check the fuel quantity indication in
both tanks.
e. Set the trim tabs for takeoff.
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