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

ALPHA Trainer LSA
Pilot Operating Handbook
NOTE Door structure/hinge is not designed for intentional open-door oper-
:
ations. Be advised that the chances of door failure occuring is higher, as the
airspeed at which the door's opened at increases.
3.7.2
If an engine fire occurs during flight, do not attempt to restart the engine.
1 Fuel Valve
2 Booster pump
3 Cabin Air Selector
4 Fan Toggle Switch
5 Throttle Lever
6 MAG L / MAG R Switches
7 Land (emergency landing)
Master BAT & Master GEN
8
(just before touchdown)
NOTE: As an alternative, putting the airplane into a dive may put the fire out.
3.7.3
If the cause of the fire is apparent and accessible, use a fire extinguisher
(if available), or any other means, to extinguish flames and land as soon as
possible. Opening the vents may feed the fire, but to avoid incapacitating
the crew from smoke inhalation, it may be necessary to rid cabin of smoke
or fumes.
1 Cabin Air Selector
2 Fan Toggle Switch
3 Door Vents
4 MASTER BAT Switch
5 MASTER GEN Switch
6 Booster pump
7 Fire Extinguisher (if available)
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ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

COCKPIT FIRE IN FLIGHT

SECTION 3
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CLOSED
OFF
OFF
OFF
Full Forward
OFF
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
OFF
OFF
OFF
AS REQUIRED
OFF
OFF
OFF
ACTIVATE
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