Electrical Fire In Flight; Cabin Fire - Cessna 152 1979 Pilot Operating Handbook

CESSNA
MODEL 152
3. Master Switch -- OFF.
4. Cabin Heat and Air -- OFF (except wing root vents).
5. Airspeed -- 85 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. All Other Switches (except ignition switch) -- OFF.
3. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- CLOSED.
4. Fire Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE (if available)
5. 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/Electrical Switches -- ON one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is
localized.
9. Vents/ Cabin Air/ Heat -- OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.

CABIN FIRE

1. Master Switch -- OFF.
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- CLOSED (to avoid drafts).
3. Fire Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE (if available).
4. Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage,
1 July 1978
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin,
ventilate the cabin.
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin,
ventilate the cabin.
WARNING
WARNING
SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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