C208B Emergencies

Question 1

Aborted Takeoff

Answer 1

Power Lever- Beta Range (on Ground)
Brakes- Apply

Question 2

Engine Power Loss During Takeoff Run

Answer 2

Power Lever- BETA RANGE
Brakes-APPLY
-none memorize-
Flaps-RETRACT
(if going to runoff runway)
Fuel Condition Lever-CUTOFF
Fuel Shutoff- OFF
Fuel Selectors - OFF (warning horn will sound)
Battery and Stby Power-OFF

Question 3

Engine Power Loss Immediately After Takeoff

Answer 3

Glide-86 KIAS
Grass- SELECTED SPOT
Gas-
-Power Lever- IDLE
-EPL- CONSIDER (Ng ABOUVE 48%)
-Prop Control- CONSIDER
-Flaps- CONSIDER
Gab- MAYDAY (time permitting)
Guts- SECURE
-FCL- CUTOFF
-Fuel Shutoff-OFF
-Fuel Selectors-OFF
Batt/Stby PWR-OFF
Get Out-DO NOT ACTIVATE ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICE

Question 4

Engine Power Loss During Flight

Answer 4

GLI-DEL (Glide/Idle)
Glide-SELECT
-Power Lever- IDLE
-Propeller-MIN RPM
-Ignition-ON (above 50% Ng)
-EPL- CONSIDER (if Ng at idle, maintain 65% Ng if activated)
Grass-SELECTED
Gas-Analyze
Proceed to: LOW ALTITUDE AIRSTART, HIGH ALTITUDE AIRSTART, OR ENGINE SHUTDOWN (as appropriate)

Question 5

Low Altitude Airstart

Answer 5

EPL-NORMAL
Power Lever-IDLE
Prop Control- MIN RPM
FCL-CUTOFF
Bleed Air-OFF
Fuel Selectors-BOTH ON
Standby Power-OFF
Fuel Boost Switch-ON
Starter-ENGAGE
FCL-LOW IDLE
If No Restart-GO TO ENGINE SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST

If restart:
Start Switch-OFF
Fuel Boost Switch-NORM
Fuel Condition Lever- HIGH IDLE
Propeller Control- AS DESIRED
Power Level- AS DESIRED
Standby Power-On
Electrical Equipment- AS REQUIRED

Question 6

Engine Shutdown and Forced Landing

Answer 6

Glide-CONFIRM
Grass-CONFIRM
Gas-
-Power Lever-IDLE
-Prop Control- Feather
-FCL-CUTOFF
-Fuel Shutoff-OFF
-Fuel Selectors- BOTH OFF

Gab-MAYDAY (red-red, GPS position and details)

Guts-SECURE
-Fuel boost switch-OFF
-Ignition Switch- NORM
-Standby Power Switch-OFF
-Passenger Briefing-COMPLETE (belts, loose items, crash position, egress)
-Flaps-AS REQUIRED
-Crew doors- UNLATCH
Battery-OFF

Get Out - DO NOT ACTIVATE ANY ELECTRICAL DEVICE

Question 7

Engine Fire During Start

Answer 7

FCL-CUTOFF
FUEL BOOST SWITCH-OFF
STARTER SWITCH-MOTOR
FUEL SHUTOFF-OFF

(not memorized)
Starter Switch- OFF
Battery & Ext. Pwr- OFF
Airplane-Evacuate
Fire-Extinguish

Question 8

Engine Fire in Flight

Answer 8

FIRE DETECTION CB-PULL #3-2
ENGINE FIRE-VERIFY EXISTS (If fire is present proceed to #3)
PWER LEVER- IDLE
PROP CONTROL- FEATHER
FCL-CUTOFF
FUEL SHUTOFF-OFF
CABIN HEAT F/W SHUTOFF-OFF

(not memorized)
Radio Call-MAYDAY
Forward side Vents-Close
Overhead Vents-OPEN
Ventilation Fans-ON
Flaps- Set 20 -30 (80-85KIAS)

-memorized-
FORCED LANDING-EXECUTE PER ENGINE SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST

Question 9

Cabin/Electrical Fire in Flight

Answer 9

BATTERY SWITCH-OFF
GENERATOR SWITCH-TRIP
STANDBY POWER-OFF
VENTS-CLOSED
BLEED AIR HEAT-OFF
FIRE EXTINGUISHER-ACTIVATE

(not memorized)
Avionics Power-OFF
Other Elec Switches- OFF
If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight:
Battery & Stby Pwr-ON
Gen Switch- RESET and release
Circuit Breakers- Check for faulty circuit; do not reset
Radio Switches-OFF
Avionics Power-ON
Radio/Elec. Switches - ON one at a time with delay after each until short circuit is localized
Vents-OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished
Bleed Air Heat-ON as desired
Airplane -LAND as soon as possible

Question 10

Cabin Fire during Ground Operations

Answer 10

POWER LEVER-IDLE
BRAKES-AS REQUIRED
PROP CONTROL-FEATHER
FCL-CUTOFF
BATT & STBY PWR OFF
AIRPLANE-EVACUATE
Fire- Extinguish

Question 11

Wing Fire

Answer 11

EXTERIOR LIGHTS-OFF
PITOT/STATIC HEAT-OFF
STALL HEAT-OFF
VENTILATION FANS-OFF
RADAR-OFF
Perform sideslip “step on the fire’ get fire away from fuel tank and cabin

Question 12

Emergency Descent

Answer 12

ROUGH AIR
PWR LEVER-IDLE
PROP CONTROL-MAX
FLAPS-UP
AIRSPEED-Va

SMOOTH AIR
PWR LEVER-IDLE
PROP- MAX
FLAPS-SET 10
AIRSPEED-175 KIAS

Question 13

Loss of Oil Pressure

Answer 13

“OIL PRESS LOW” ON
Oil pressure Gauge- CHECK oil pressure indication. If oil pressure gauge confirms annunciator warning, reduce power, maintain altitude and proceed directly toward a suitable landing area, Radio MAYDAY with GPS position, altitude, nature of emergency and intentions. Prepare to follow ENGINE SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST IF ENGINE FAILS if engine fails.

Question 14

Gearbox Contamination

Answer 14

“CHIP DETECTOR” ON
Engine Gauges-CAREFULLY MONITOR for abnormal oil pressure, temp, or power indications.
If Gauges NORMAL: PROCEED with caution to destination or other suitable airstrip & determine cause prior to further flight.
If Gauges Abnormal: REDUCE power, maintain altitude and proceed directly toward a suitable landing area. Radio MAYDAY with GPS position, altitude, nature of emergency and intentions. Prepare to follow ENGINE SHUTDOWN checklist if engine fails

Question 15

Loss of Fuel Pressure

Answer 15

FUEL SELECTORS-BOTH ON
IGNITION SWITCH-ON
FUEL BOOST SWITCH-ON

-If Fuel Press Low annunciator extinguishes:
-carefully monitor fuel quantity and cabin odor for evidence of a fuel leak.
-Land as soon as practical and determine cause for motive flow failure before next flight.
If “FUEL PRESS LOW” and “AUX FUEL PUMP ON” Illuminate:
-carefully monitor engine gauges for sign of fuel starvation
-land as soon as possible

Question 16

Fuel Flow Interruption to Fuel Reservoir

Answer 16

‘RESERVOIR FUEL LOW” Annunciator ON

FUEL SELECTORS-BOTH ON
IGNITION SWITCH-ON
FUEL BOOST SWITCH-ON

If “RESERVOIR FUEL LOW” annunciator remains illuminated and there is usable fuel in wings tank:
-Carefully monitor engine gauges and “FUEL PRESS LOW” annunciator for signs of fuel starvation
-Land as soon as possible and determine cause of warning
-if there are signs of fuel starvation, prepare to follow ENGINE SHUTDOWN (6G’S) checklist if engine fails

1.5 min of fuel in reservoir fuel at max continuous power.

Question 17

Fuel Tank Selector Off During Engine Start

Answer 17

FUEL SELECTORS-BOTH ON

Question 18

Fuel Level Low with Single Tank Selected
“FUEL SELECT OFF” and Fuel Selector Warning Horn Activated and “LEFT FUEL LOW” or “RIGHT FUEL LOW” ON

Answer 18

FUEL SELECTORS-BOTH ON

Question 19

Both Fuel Selectors Off

Answer 19

FUEL SELECTORS BOTH ON

Question 20

Flap System Malfunction
Asymmetric Flap Extension or Sudden Flap Retraction on One Side

Answer 20

AILERON & RUDDER-APPLY
FLAP SELECTOR -UP
AIRSPEED-SLOW to 100 KIAS or less

If both flaps retract to a symmetrical setting:
-Plan flaps up Landing
-Increase approach speed by 15 KIAS and allow for 40% longer landing distances

If both flaps cannot be retracted to a symmetrical setting:
-Land as soon as practical
-Maintain a minimum airspeed of 90 KIAS on the approach and avoid a nose-high flare on landing

Question 21

Flaps Fail to Extend or Retract

Answer 21

-non emergency/memorized-
Flap Motor CB-Check IN #1-3
STBY flap Motor CB - Check in #1-4

If flaps still fail to extend or retract:
Guarded Standby Flap Motor Switch-MOVE GUARD AND POSITION SWITCH TO STBY
Standby Flap Motor UP/DWN- UP or DOWN (hold switch until flaps reach desired position)
Guarded Standby Flap Motor Switch - Leave in STBY position until after landing when repairs are made

Question 22

Landing with Known Flat Main Tire

Answer 22

Airplane-FLY as desired to lighten fuel load
Fuel Selectors- SELECTOR opposite the flat tire to OFF to Lighten Load on flat side (max imbalance of 200 lbs)
Radio-ADVISE, CRM
Approach-NORMAL (Full Flaps)
Touchdown-INFLATED TIRE FIRST. Hold airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron control
Directional Control- Use rudder, brakes, and power to keep flat tire on centerline while coming to a stop.

Question 23

Flat Tire Discovered on Landing

Answer 23

AIRPLANE- POSITION FLAT TIRE ON CENTERLINE

Question 24

Starter Contactor Does Not Disengage After Engine Start

Answer 24

“STARTER ENERGIZED” ON
BATTERY SWITCH - OFF
EXTERNAL POWER OFF
FCL-CUTOFF
engine shutdown complete

Question 25

5 ways to disengage Auto Pilot

Answer 25

AP DISC/TRIM INTER SWITCH-PRESS
AP / ENG BUTTON- PRESS TO OFF
ELECT TRIM SWITCH- OPERATE UP OR DOWN
AP CONT CB- PULL OUT #6-10
NO.1 AVIONIC SWITCH- OFF

Question 26

GARMIN GFC 600 AUTO PILOT MALFUNTION

Answer 26

CONTROL WHEEL-GRASP FIRMLY AND OPERATE
AP DISC/TRIM INTER SW- PRESS AND HOLD
AP DISC/TRIM INTER SW- RELEASE

Question 27

GARMIN GFC 600 ELECTRIC TRIM MALFUNCTION

Answer 27

AP DISC/TRIM INTER SW- PRESS AND HOLD THROUGHOUT RECOVERY
AP CB- PULL OFF #6-10