Engine Fire In Flight; Electrical Fire In Flight - Cessna TR182 1979 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CESSNA
MODEL TR182
5. Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF.
6. Cranking -- CONTINUE.
7. Fire Extinguisher -- OBTAIN(have ground attendants obtain if not
installed).
8. Engine -- SECURE.
a. Master Switch -- OFF.
b. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
c. Fuel Selector Valve -- OFF.
9. Fire -- EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt.
10. Fire Damage -- INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged
components or wiring before conducting another flight.
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT
1. Mixture -- IDLE CUT-OFF.
2. Fuel Selector Valve -- OFF.
3. Master Switch -- OFF.
4. Cabin Heat and Air -- OFF (except overhead vents).
5. Airspeed -- 100 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. Avionics Power Switch -- OFF.
3. All Other Switches (except ignition switch) -- OFF.
4. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- CLOSED.
5. Fire Extinguisher -- ACTIVATE (if available).
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WARNING
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After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin,
ventilate the cabin.
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.
S.
Radio Switches -- OFF.
9. Avionics Power Switch -- ON.
10. Radio/Electrical Switches -- ON one at a time, with delay after
each until short circuit is localized.
3-6 1 October 1975