Electrical Fire - Robin DR400 Series Pilot Operating Handbook

Electrical fire

 Note:
1) All electrical equipment and c (after brief call) ....................... OFF
leave Alternator, Battery and Engine Master ON
2) Cabin ventilation .................................................................... OFF
3) Cabin heat .............................................................................. OFF
4) Fire extinguisher (if available) ............................. Use as required
▲ WARNING: After the fire extinguisher has been used, make sure that
5) If there is evidence of continued electrical fire, consider turning
OFF Battery and Alternator
▲ WARNING: If both Battery and Alternator are turned OFF, the engine
If the fire has been extinguished:
6) Cabin ventilation ...................................................................... ON
7) Check circuit breakers, do not reset if open
8) Avionics Master Switch ............................................................ ON
9) Turn ON only electrical equipment required to continue flight
depending on the situation and land as soon as practical.
Do only switch ON one at a time, with delay after each.
Issue 3 – July 2014
Supplement
DR400/180R, DR400/200R, DR400/RP
In case of
indicating wire insulation burning):
the fire is extinguished before exterior air is used to
remove smoke from the cabin
will continue to operate using the FADEC backup battery
for limited time (TAE 125-02-99 installation).
- Perform emergency landing. Refer to page 3-4.
- do not switch the "FORCE-B" switch, this will shut down
the engine!
POH DR400/120D,
an electrical
DR400/140B,
fire (smell of
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fumes