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EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
Emergencies
caused
by
aircraft
or
engine
malfunctions
are extreme-
ly rare
if proper
pre-flight
inspections
and
maintenance
are
practiced.
Enroute
weather
emergencies
can be minimized
or eliminated
by careful
flight
planning
and good judgement
when unexpected
weather
is encounter-
ed.
However,
should
an emergency
arise
the
basic
guidelines
described
in
this
section
should
be considered
and applied as
necessary
to
correct
the
problem.
ENG INE FA I LURE.
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKE-OFF.
Prompt
lowering
of
the
nose
to
maintain
airspeed
and
establish
a
glide
attitude
is
the
first
response
to
an
engine
failure
after
take-off.
In most
cases,
the
landing
should
be planned
straight
ahead
with only
small
changes
in direction
to
avoid
obstructions.
Altitude
and airspeed
are
seldom
sufficient
to
execute
a
180°
gliding
turn
necessary
to
return
to the
runway.
The following
procedures
assume
that
adequate
time
exists
to
secure
the
fuel
and
ignition
systems
prior
to touchdown.
(1)
Airspeed
--
80 MPH.
(2)
Mixture
--
IDLE
CUT-OFF.
(3)
Fuel
Selector
Valve
--
OFF.
(4)
Ignition
Switch
--
OFF.
(5)
Wing Flaps
--
AS
REQUIRED
(40°
recommended).
(6)
Master
Switch
--
OFF.
ENGINE FAILURE DURING
FLIGHT.
While
gliding
toward
a suitable
landing
area,
an
effort
should
be made
to
identify
the
cause
of
the
failure.
If
time
permits,
and
an engine
restart
is feasible,
proceed
as follows:
(1)
Airspeed
--
80 MPH.
(2)
Carburetor
Heat
--
ON.
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