C152 Emergency checklists

Question 1

Engine failure on takeoff roll

Answer 1

1. THROTTLE – IDLE
2. BRAKES – APPLY
3. flaps – up
4. mixture – idle cutoff
5. ignition switch – off
6. master switch – off

Question 2

Engine failure after takeoff

(and below 1000’ AGL)

Answer 2

1. AIRSPEED – 60 KIAS
2. LANDING FEILD – SELECT
3. CARBURETOR HEAT – ON
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4. mixture – idle cutoff
5. fuel shutoff valve – off
6. ignition switch – off
7. flaps – as required
8. master switch – off
9. cabin doors – unlatch

Question 3

Engine failure during flight

(restart procedure)

Answer 3

1. AIRSPEED – 60 KIAS
2. LANDING FIELD – SELECT
3. CARBURETOR HEAT – ON
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4. primer – in / locked
5. fuel shutoff valve – on
6. mixture – rich
7. ignition switch – both / start if propeller is stopped

Question 4

Engine fire during start

Answer 4

1. IGNITION SWITCH – START

if engine starts:

2. throttle – 1700 RPM for a few minutes
3. engine – GO TO secure engineif engine fails to start:
4. THROTTLE – FULL
5. MIXTURE – IDLE CUTOFF
6. IGNITION SWITCH – START FOR 10 SECONDS
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   Secure engine:

7. Master switch – off
8. Ignition switch – off
9. Fuel shutoff – off
10. Fire - extinguish, if possible
11. Fire damage – maintenance to inspect

Question 5

Engine fire during flight

Answer 5

1. MIXTURE – IDLE CUTOFF
2. FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE – OFF
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3. Master switch – off
4. Cabin air / heat – off
5. Airspeed – 100 KIAS
6. Forced landing – execute

Question 6

Wing fire

Answer 6

1. NAVIGATION LIGHTS – OFF
2. STROBE LIGHTS – OFF
3. PITOT HEAT – OFF
4. Sideslip – away from fuel
5. Land – as soon as possible (nearest suitable airport)

Question 7

Cabin fire

Answer 7

1. MASTER SWITCH – OFF
2. VENTS / CABIN AIR / HEAT – CLOSED / OFF
3. Cabin – ventilate
4. Land – as soon as possible (nearest suitable airport)

Question 8

Electrical fire in flight

Answer 8

1. MASTER SWITCH – OFF
2. VENTS / CABIN AIR / HEAT – CLOSED / OFF
3. FIRE – EXTINGUISH, if possible
4. Cabin – ventilate
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   If fire is extinguished and electrical power is needed:

5. Avionics / electrical equipment – off
6. Circuit breakers – check, DO NOT reset
7. Master switch – on
8. Avionics master – on
9. Avionics / electrical – on one at a time
10. Vents / cabin air / heat – open