Fire In Flight; Smoke In The Cockpit - Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
1 Throttle IDLE
2 Apply full rudder deflection in direction opposite the spin
3 Lower the nose towards the ground to build speed (Stick forward)
4 As rotation stops, neutralize rudder
Establish horizontal flight without exceeding g-load or airspeed lim-
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3.7 FIRE IN FLIGHT

3.7.1

SMOKE IN THE COCKPIT

If smoke and/or fumes are detected in the cabin, check the engine parame-
ters for any sign of malfunction. If a fuel leak has occurred, actuation of elec-
trical components may cause a fire. If there is a strong smell of fuel in the
cockpit, divert to the nearest suitable landing field. Perform an Emergency
Landing and shut down the fuel supply to the engine once a safe landing
is assured.
1 Cabin Air Selector
2 Door Vents
3 Fan Toggle Switch
4 Airflow Direction Knob
5 Temperature Control Knob
If source of smoke and fume is firewall forward:
1 Cabin Air Selector
2 Fan Toggle Switch
3 Door Vents
4 Land
If airflow is not sufficient to clear smoke or fumes from cabin:
1 Door Vents
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