This is a draft cheat sheet. It is a work in progress and is not finished yet.
Engine Fire During Start
Engine master |
Off |
Fuel selector |
Off |
Fuel pump |
Off |
Cabin heat |
Off |
If safe to do so, inform ATC |
Battery master |
Off |
Brakes |
Off (if level ground) |
Abandon aircraft taking the fire extinguisher. |
If safe to do so, extinguish the fire |
Cabin Fire on Ground
Battery master switch |
Off |
Engine master switch |
Off |
Main bus/Alternator |
Off |
Brakes |
Off (if level ground) |
Evacuate the aircraft, taking fire extinguisher |
If safe to do so, extinguish the fire |
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Engine Power Loss During Take Off
Maintain safe speed (Flapless 73kts, Flaps 65kts) |
Make only shallow turns to avoid obstacles |
as required |
Flaps |
If sufficient altitude has been gained attempt a restart, |
proceed with the Engine Power Loss in Flight procedure |
If insufficient altitude has been gained to attempt a restart |
Off |
a. Fuel selector |
Off |
b. Engine master |
Off |
c. Battery master |
Engine Power Loss in Flight (non-mech failure)
Maintain safe speed |
(Ideal 75 kts) |
Thrust lever |
Fully forward |
Fuel selector |
Change tank |
Fuel pump |
On |
Alternate air |
On |
If power not restored: |
a. Thrust lever |
Idle |
b. Engine master |
Off, then on |
c. If propellor stationary |
Engage starter |
If power not regained: Forced Landing Procedure |
Forced Landing
Trim for best glide (75kts PA28 & DA40) |
Locate suitable field; plan and initiate pattern into field |
Radio |
Mayday call |
Passenger brief |
Seat belts & harness |
Tight |
Engine master |
Off |
Fuel selector |
Off |
Brakes |
Off |
Door |
Unlatched |
Flaps |
As required |
Battery master |
Off before touchdown |
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Engine Fire During Flight
Engine master |
Off |
Fuel selector |
Off |
Select an airspeed to avoid engine overspeed |
Fuel Pump |
Off |
Main bus/Alternator |
Off |
Cabin Heater |
Off |
Carry out forced landing procedure |
Electrical Fire or Smoke In Cabin During Flight
Main bus |
Off |
Avionics |
Off |
Cabin Heater |
Off |
Vents |
Open |
Fire Extinguisher |
As required |
Land as soon as possible |
Prepare for non-radio airfield join |
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