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FORCED LANDING
(Precautionary Landing with Power)
(1)
Drag over selected field with flaps 15° and 100
KIAS noting type of terrain and obstructions.
(2)
Plan a wheels-down landing if surface is smooth and
hard.
(3)
Execute a normal landing, keeping nosewheel off
ground until speed is decreased.
(4)
If terrain is rough or soft, plan a wheels-up
landing as follows:
(a)
Select a smooth grass-covered runway, if
possible.
(b)
Landing Gear Switch - UP.
(c)
Approach at 100 KIAS with flaps down only 15°.
(d)
All Switches Except Magneto Switches - OFF.
(e)
Unlatch cabin door prior to flare-out.
NOTE
Be prepared for a mild tail buff et as the
cabin door is opened.
(f)
Mixtures - IDLE CUT-OFF (both engines).
(g)
Magneto Switches - OFF.
(h)
Fuel Selectors - OFF.
(i)
Land in a slightly tail-low attitude.
NOTE
Aircraft will slide straight ahead about 500
feet on smooth sod with very little damage.
FORCED LANDING (Complete Power Loss)
(1)
Mixtures - IDLE CUT-OFF.
(2)
Propellers - FEATHER.
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