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NS402S with ROTAX 912 S3 and
HOFFMANN HO-V352F/170FQ+10
FIRES
ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND DURING STARTING
Improper starting techniques in cold weather conditions can lead to kick back and ignition of
the accumulated fuel in intake manifold. If this should happen, proceed as follows:
1)
Continue cranking the engine with the starter and try to start the engine. Cranking will,
suck the flames and accumulated fuel through the manifold into the engine.
.
2)
When the cranking succeeds and the flames are sucked into the engine
a.
Fuel shut off valve ........................................ Off
b.
Throttle......................................................... Full gas (forward)
c.
Main switch .................................................. OFF
d.
Magnetos (with engine stopped) .................. Off
e.
Evacuate immediately
3)
If the engine fails to start, then
a.
Fuel shut off valve ........................................ Off
b.
With throttle open (full gas) continue cranking while an external person prepares
fire extinguished.
c.
Main switch .................................................. OFF
d.
Magnetos ..................................................... Off
e.
Evacuate immediately
Airplane Flight
Manual Cessna F150L
Maximum gliding distance
Airspeed 70 mph (60) IAS
Propeller wind milling
Wing flaps UP, zero wind
Nr. 160
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