Circuit emergencies

Question 1

Aborted T/O reasons

Answer 1

• Low RPM
• Aircraft vital signs out of tolerance (temp, pressure, alternator load)
• Airspeed not rising
• Rough running/Engine failure

Question 2

Shutdown checks - landing not on runway

Answer 2

• Fuel - shutoff
  
  • Mixture - idle cut-off
  • Magnetos - Off
  • Master switch - Off (consider flaps and radios)

Question 3

Partial engine failure

Answer 3

• Maintain height (or climb if possible)
  
  • CMF check
  • Plan glide approach
  • Notify ATC
  • If engine is in distress (and safe) - shut down (FMMM)

Question 4

Engine fire in flight

Answer 4

• Shut down immediately (FMMM)
  
  • Notify ATC (MAYDAY call)
  • Conduct Glide Approach
  • Land as soon as possible

Question 5

Aborted take-off

Answer 5

• Close throttle
• Brake as required with full backpressure
• Stay on runway centreline

Question 6

Engine failure after take-off with runway remaining

Answer 6

• Lower nose
• Close throttle
• Extend full flap
• Land on remaining runway
• Maximum braking/ back pressure

Question 7

Engine failure after take-off with no runway remaining

Answer 7

• Lower nose, close throttle
• Establish glide speed
• Select landing area within 30 degrees of the nose
• Use flap as required
• If time permits use FMMM to secure the engine

Question 8

Engine failure on Downwind

Answer 8

• Turn towards runway
• Establish glide attitude (1/3 ground)
• Trim for best glide
• CMF checks
• Mayday call
• Chose aim point 1/3 into runway
• Adjust approach path as necessary
• FMMM
  On base:
• Monitor approach spacing
• Fly 50c pattern
• Flap extension as required
• Bring aim point back as aircraft gets on higher profile

Question 9

Initial actions

Answer 9

Carb heat - hot
Mixture - full rich
Fuel - on, switch tanks, check contents.