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CHEROKEE 140 "D"
SECTION IV
FIRE
There
is
no
fire detection
system
on the
aircraft.
The
presence
of
fire is
noted
through
smoke,
smell, and heat in the
cabin.
It
is
essential
that
the source
of the
fire be promptly identified
through
instrument
readings,
character
of the smoke,
or other
indications,
since the action
to
be
taken
differs
somewhat
in
each case.
1.
Source of
fire
-
Check
Electrical
Fire (smoke
in
cabin):
2.
Master Switch
-
Off
3.
Vents
-
Open
4.
Cabin Heat
-
Off
5.
Land as soon as
practicable.
Engine Fire:
1.
Mixture
Control
-
Idle cut-off
2.
Fuel Selector
-
Off
3.
Electric Fuel Pump
-
Check
Off
4.
Master Switch
-
Off
5.
Magneto
Switch
-
Off
6.
Throttle
-
Closed
7.
Dive to
blow
out
fire (if
altitude
permits).
Proceed with POWER OFF LANDING
procedure.
LOSS
OF OIL PRESSURE
Loss
of oil
pressure
may
be
either
partial
or
complete.
A
partial
loss
of oil
pressure
usually
indicates
a
malfunction
in
the oil
pressure
regulating
system,
and a
landing
should
be
made
as soon as
possible
to
investigate
the cause, and
prevent
engine
damage.
A
complete
loss
of
oil
pressure indication
may
signify
oil
exhaustion
or may
be
the result
of a
faulty gauge.
In
either
case,
proceed
toward
the
nearest
airport,
and
be prepared for
a
forced
landing.
If the
problem is
not
a
pressure gauge
malfunction,
the
engine
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