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(4)
When ready
to
extinguish
fire,
discontinue
cranking
and
turn
off master
switch,
ignition
switch,
and fuel selector
valve.
(5)
Smother
flames
with
fire
extinguisher,
seat
cushion,
wool blanket,
or loose
dirt.
If practical,
try to
remove
carburetor
air
filter
if it
is ablaze.
(6)
Make
a
thorough
inspection
of fire
damage,
and
repair
or replace
damaged
components
before
conducting
another
flight.
ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT.
Although engine fires are
extremely
rare
in flight,
the
following
steps
should
be
taken
if one
is
encountered:
(1) Mixture
--
IDLE
CUT-OFF.
(2)
Fuel
Selector
Valve
--
OFF.
(3)
Master
Switch
--
OFF.
(4)
Cabin
Heat
and Air
--
OFF
(except
wing vents).
(5)
Airspeed
--
100
MPH.
If fire
is not extinguished,
increase
glide
speed
to
find
an airspeed
which
will provide
an incombustible
mixture.
Execute
a forced landing as
outlined
in preceeding
paragraphs.
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT.
The initial
indication
of
an electrical
fire
is
usually
the
odor of
burning
insulation.
The following
procedure
should
then
be used:
(1)
Master
Switch
--
OFF.
(2)
All Other
Switches
(except
Ignition
Switch)
--
OFF.
(3)
Vents/Cabin
Air/Heat
--
CLOSED.
(4)
Fire
Extinguisher
--
ACTIVATE
(if
available).
If fire
appears
out
and
electrical
power
is necessary
for
continuance
of flight:
(5)
Master
Switch
--
ON.
(6)
Circuit
Breakers
--
CHECK
for
faulty
circuit;
do
not reset.
(7)
Radio/Electrical
Switches
--
ON one at a
time,
with delay
after
each until
short
circuit
is localized.
(8)
Vents/Cabin
Air/Heat
--
OPEN
when it is
ascertained
that
fire
is completely
extinguished.
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