Maximum Glide - Cessna 310 1975 Owner's Manual

down and its fuel shut off even though the fire may not have
originated in the fuel system. The cabin heater draws fuel
from crossfeed system and should also be turned off. Descent
for landing should be initiated immediately.
An open door or foul weather window produces a low
pressure in the cabin. To avoid drawing the fire into the
cabin, the door and foul weather windows should be kept
closed. This condition is aggravated with the landing gear
and flaps extended. Therefore, the pilot should lower the
gear as late in the landing approach as possible. A no-flap
landing should also be attempted if practical.
A fire or smoke in the cabin should be controlled by
identifying and shutting down the faulty system. Smoke may
be removed by opening the cabin air controls and wemacs. If
the smoke increases in intensity when the air controls are
opened they should be closed as this indicates a possible
fire in the heater or nose compartment. When the smoke is
intense, the pilot may choose to expell the smoke through the
foul weather window. The foul weather window should be
closed immediately if the fire becomes more intense when the
window is opened.
MAXIMUM GLIDE
In the event of a double-engine failure condition,
maximum gliding distance can be obtained with the landing
gear and wing flaps up and both propellers feathered.
Maintain the appropriate airspeed for the aircraft weight.
__,.,, See Figure 3-4 for maximum glide data.
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