Propeller Overspeed; Combustion Heater Overheat; Emergency Descent; Emergency Exit - Piper PA-44-180 Seminole 1979 Pilot's Operating Handbook And Faa Approved Airplane Flight Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION SECTION 3
PA-44-180, SEMINOLE EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
3.29 PROPELLER OVERSPEED
Propeller overspeed is usually caused by a malfunction in the propeller
governor which allows the propeller blades to rotate to full low pitch.
If
propeller overspeed should occur, retard the throttle. The propeller
control should be moved to full "DECREASE rpm" and then set if any con-
trol is available. Airspeed should be reduced and the throttle should be used
to maintain 2700
RPM.
3.31 COMBUSTION HEATER OVERHEAT
In the event of an overheat condition, the fuel, air and ignition to the
heater is automatically cut off. Do not attempt to restart the heater until it
has been inspected and the cause of the malfunction has been determined
and corrected.
3.33 EMERGENCY DESCENT
In the event an emergency descent becomes necessary, CLOSE the
throttles and move the propeller controls full FORWARD. Adjust the
mixture control as necessary to attain smooth operation. Extend the landing
gear at 140 KIAS and maintain this airspeed.
3.35 EMERGENCY EXIT
The pilot's left side window is an emergency exit. This is to be used when
emergency egress becomes necessary on the ground only. The emergency
exit release handle is located beneath the thermoplastic cover on the vertical
post between the 1st and 2nd left side windows. To exit the aircraft, remove
the thermoplastic cover, push the release handle forward and then push the
window out. The window then will fall free from the fuselage.
ISSUED: JANUARY 5, 1981
REPORT: VB-860
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