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(2)
Select a wide, hard surface runway, or if necessary
a wide sod runway.
Select a runway with crosswind
from the side opposite the defective landing gear,
if a crosswind landing is necessary.
(3)
Landing Gear - DOWN.
(4)
Wing Flaps - DOWN 35°,
(5)
In approach, align aircraft with edge of runway
opposite the defective landing gear, allowing room
for a ground-loop in landing roll.
(6)
Battery Switch - OFF.
(7)
Land slightly wing-low toward the operative landing
gear and lower the nosewheel immediately, for
positive steering.
(8)
Start moderate ground-loop toward defective landing
gear until aircraft stops.
(9)
Mixtures - IDLE CUT-OFF (both engines).
(10)
Use full aileron in landing roll to lighten the
load on the defective landing gear.
(11)
Apply brake only on the operative landing gear to
maintain directional control and minimize the
landing roll.
(12)
Fuel Selectors - OFF.
(13)
Evacuate the aircraft as soon as it stops.
LANDING WITH DEFECTIVE NOSE GEAR
Sod-Runway-Main Gear Retracted
This procedure will produce a minimum amount of aircraft
damage on smooth runways.
This procedure is also recommended
for short, rough, or uncertain field conditions where passen-
ger safety, rather than minimum aircraft damage, is the prime
consideration.
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(1)
Select a smooth, grass-covered runway, if possible.
(2)
Landing Gear - UP.
(3)
Approach at 97 KIAS with wing flaps down only 15°.
(4)
All Switches Except Magneto Switches - OFF.
(5)
Unlatch cabin door prior to flare-out.
NOTE
Be prepared for mild tail buffet as the
cabin door is opened.
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