Amplified Emergency Procedures (General); Engine Power Loss During Takeoff (Not Airborne); Engine Power Loss During Takeoff (If Airborne) - Piper Dakota PA-28-236 Pilot Operating Handbook

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-236, DAKOTA

3.5 AMPLIFIED EMERGENCY PROCEDURES (GENERAL)

The following paragraphs are presented to supply additional information
for the purpose of providing the pilot with a more complete understanding of the
recommended course of action and probable cause of an emergency situation.
3.7 ENGINE FIRE DURING START

ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF (NOT AIRBORNE)

If engine failure occurs before the airplane has lifted off, and if there is
sufficient runway left for a safe stop, simply maintain directional control,
close the throttle, and brake to a stop.
If there is not sufficient runway remaining for a safe stop, close
the throttle, apply maximum braking, pull the mixture control to IDLE
CUTOFF, and turn OFF the fuel selector, the master switch and the
magnetos. Maintain directional control, slow the airplane as much as
possible, and maneuver to avoid obstacles.

ENGINE POWER LOSS DURING TAKEOFF (IF AIRBORNE)

If engine failure occurs after the airplane has lifted off, and if sufficient
landing area remains for a touchdown and stop, lower the nose and maintain
airspeed to avoid a stall. Maintain directional control and land and stop
straight ahead.
If liftoff has occurred and there is not sufficient landing area remaining
for a safe landing and stop, maintain a safe airspeed to avoid a stall. Close
the throttle, pull the mixture control to IDLE CUT-OFF, and turn OFF the
fuel selector, the master switch, and the magnetos. Use of flaps depends
upon the circumstances; however, normally full flaps allow the slowest and
softest touchdown.
At low altitudes with a failed engine, turns should not be attempted,
except for slight and gentle deviations to avoid obstacles. A controlled crash
landing straight ahead is preferable to risking a stall which could result in an
uncontrolled roll and crash out of a turn.
ISSUED: JUNE 1, 1978
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
REPORT: VB-910
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