Engine Fire In-Flight - Continental Motors O-470-B Operator's Manual

The key point in restarting is to increase fuel flow gradually from
idle cutoffso the engine will start when a proper mixture is reached.
The mixture may then be increased and power adjusted as desired.
CAUTION . .. A felt·, minllfes exposure to temperatures and air-
.\peeds arflif(ht altitudes can/ul\'e the same
l~/lect
on an inoperatil'e
enf(ine as hours ofcold-.wak in suh-Arctic conditions. (lthe ellf(ine
must he restarted. consideration should he f(i\'en to descent/inf( /()
warmer air.
Close~1'
monitor for excessive oil pressure
liS
the
propeller is lII?leathered. AI/ow the enf(ine to
lI'a/"lll-Up
minimum
f(o\'erninf( RPM {llld 15 inches Hf(. (m(/n(lo/d pressure).
The following procedure is recommended for in-flight restarting:
I. Mixture - IDLE CUT-OFF.
2. Fuel Selector Valve - ON.
3. Fuel Boost Pump - ON.
4. Alternator Switch - OFF.
5. Throttle - NORMAL COLD START POSITION (1/2 open).
6. Propeller Control - MOV E FORWA R [) OF TH E
FEATHERING DETENT TO MID-RANGE.
7. Magneto/Start Switch - START.
8. Mixture - FORWARD AS ENGINE STARTS.
9. Throttle - AS NECESSARY TO PREVENT OVERSPEED;
Warm-up at 15 in. Hg. manifold pressure.
10. Oil Pressure, Oil and Cylinder Head Temperatures- NORMAL
INDICATION.
II. Alternator Switch - ON.
12. Power - AS REQUIRED.
ENGINE FIRE IN-FLIGHT
I. Follow aircraft manufacturer's instructions.
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