Fire - Piper Dakota PA-28-236 Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
POWER OFF LANDING
Trim for best glide angle (85 KIAS).
Locate most suitable landing area.
Establish spiral pattern.
1000 feet above field at downwind position for normal landing approach.
When field can be easily reached, slow to 72 KIAS for shortest landing with a
full stall touchdown.
Touchdowns should normally be made at lowest possible airspeed with full
flaps.
When committed to landing:
Ignition ....................................................................................................OFF
Master switch...........................................................................................OFF
Fuel selector ............................................................................................OFF
Mixture .................................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
Seat belts and harness ............................................................................. tight

FIRE

ENGINE FIRE DURING START
Starter .........................................................................................crank engine
Mixture .................................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
Throttle .................................................................................................. open·
Electric fuel pump ..................................................................................OFF·
Fuel selector ............................................................................................OFF
Abandon airplane if fire continues.
FIRE IN FLIGHT
Source of fire .........................................................................................check
Engine fire:
Fuel selector ............................................................................................OFF
Throttle .................................................................................................closed
Mixture .................................................................................IDLE CUT-OFF
Electric fuel pump ...................................................................................OFF
Cabin heat ................................................................................................OFF
Defroster ..................................................................................................OFF
Prepare for power off landing.
REPORT: VB-910
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PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978
REVISED: JANUARY 15, 1979
PA-28-236, DAKOTA