Dash-8 311 Memory Procedures

Question 1

Rapid Depressurization/Emergency Descent

Answer 1

Oxygen Masks: On/100%
Mic Switch: Mask
Passenger Signs: On
Emergency Descent, accomplish as req’d
Power Levers: Flight Idle
Condition Levers: Max
Airspeed: V_MO

Question 2

Aborted Engine Start

Answer 2

Failure to Light Up (within 10 secs)
Imminent Overtemperature or Hung Start
Condition Lever: Fuel Off
Ignition (Affected Engine): Off
If ITT does not decrease immediately:
Pull Fuel Off Handle: Pull
Motor Engine for 15 seconds:
Start Select: Off

Question 3

No Starter Cut-Out

START light remains illuminated

Answer 3

Start Select: Off

Question 4

On Ground Emergencies

Answer 4

Emergency Brake: On
Power Levers: Flight Idle
Condition Levers: Fuel Off
Tank Aux Pumps 1 and 2: Off
Pull Fuel Off Handle (affected engine): Pull
IF Fire:
Extg Switch (affected engine): Fwd Btl
Wait up to 30 seconds, IF fire persists:
Extg Switch (affected engine): Aft Btl
IF evacuation:
Emergency Lights: On
Fasten Belts: Off
Evacuate: As req’d
AC/DC Ext Pwr/APU: Off
Battery Master: Off

Question 5

Oil Pressure Below 40 PSI or #1 ENG OIL PRESS or #2 ENG OIL PRESS (Warning Light)

Answer 5

Affected Engine:
Engine Fail/Fire/Shutdown: Accomplish

Question 6

Propeller Overspeed

Answer 6

Above 400 AGL:
Synchrophase: Off
Airspeed: Reduce toward minimum speed appropriate to flap configuration and flight conditions
Affected Engine:
Power Lever: Flt Idle
Condition Lever: Start & Feather
Alternate Feather (if req’d): Feather
IF propeller does not feather:
DO NOT SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE
Alternate Feather: Norm
Condition Levers: Max
Power Lever (affected engine): As required to maintained desired flight profile
Land immediately at nearest suitable airport.

IF propeller feathers:
Engine Fail/Fire/Shutdown: Accomplish

Question 7

Unscheduled Propeller Feathering

May be indicated by high torque

Answer 7

Above 400 AGL:
Affected Engine:
Power Lever: Flt Idle
Engine Fail/Fire/Shutdown: Accomplish

Question 8

Propeller Ground Range Advisory Light Cycling

Answer 8

Power Levers: Advance above flight idle

Question 9

Propeller RPM Cycling at 1000 RPM

Power Lever Micro Switch failure with beta lockout system incorporated

Answer 9

Power Lever(s): Reduce
Note: Reduce power lever only as necessary to prevent over torque condition.

Question 10

Engine Fail/Fire/Shutdown (In Flight)

Answer 10

Affected Engine:
Power Lever: Flt Idle
Condition Lever: Fuel Off
Alternate Feather (if req’d): Feather
Pull Fuel Off Handle: Pull
Tank Aux Pump: Off
If Fire:
Extg Switch (affected engine): Fwd Btl

If Fire Persists, wait up to 30 seconds:
Extg Switch (affected engine): Aft Btl

Question 11

Smoke (Warning Light)

Answer 11

Oxygen Masks (if smoke present): On/100% Emer
Smoke Goggles (if smoke present): On
Mic Switch (if smoke present): Mask
Recirc Fans: Off

Question 12

Fuselage Fire or Smoke

Answer 12

Oxygen Masks (if smoke present): On/100% Emer
Smoke Goggles (if smoke present): On
Mic Switch (if smoke present): Mask
Recirc Fans: Off

Question 13

Roll Control Jam

Answer 13

Autopilot: Disengage
Roll Disc Handle: Pull and turn 90 degrees
Control Wheels: Both pilots attempt roll control
Pilot with free control wheel will fly the aircraft.

Question 14

Aileron Trim Tab Runaway

Answer 14

Airspeed: Reduce
Aileron Trim: Opposite to Runaway

Question 15

Roll Control Malfunction

Airplane rolls with no control wheel input.

Answer 15

Roll Control: Apply to hold wings level
IF continuous illumination of SPLR 1 or SPLR 2 PUSH OFF switchlights:
Illuminated Switchlight: Push off

IF SPLR 1 or SPLR 2 PUSH OFF switchlights do not illuminate:
Power: Apply
Airspeed: Increase

Question 16

ROLL SPLR INBD HYD and ROLL SPLR OUTBD HYD (Caution Lights)

Answer 16

SPLR 1 and SPLR 2 Switch Lights: Push off

Question 17

Pitch Control Jam

Answer 17

Autopilot: Disengage
Flap and Airspeed: Maintain at time of jam
Pitch Control: Both pilots attempt to overcome jam
If unable to overcome jam:
Relax control column force.
Pitch Disc Handle: Pull and turn 90 degrees
Control Columns: Both pilots attempt pitch control
Pilot with free control column will fly the aircraft.

Question 18

Elevator Control Malfunction

Loss of elevator and manual trim control

Answer 18

Stby Elevator Trim: Arm
Nose Down/Nose Up: As req’d

Question 19

Rudder Jam

Restricted rudder pedal movement

Answer 19

Warning: Should the rudder pedal (rudder jam) suddenly break free, do not apply rudder pedal input in the opposite direction.

Affected Rudder Pedal: Apply normal push force
Rudder pedal moves as required:
Affected Rudder Pedal: Reduce push force and allow rudder to center

Rudder pedal does not respond to normal push force (rudder remains jammed or rudder jam reoccurs):
Use roll control as req’d for directional control.
Airspeed: 1.3 Vs (min)

Question 20

RUD 1 or RUD 2 Push Off (Switchlight On)

Answer 20

Illuminated Switchlight: Push off
Airspeed: 200 KIAS (max)

Question 21

1 RUD HYD or #2 RUD HYD (Caution Light)

Answer 21

Affected RUD 1 or RUD 2 Switchlight: Push off
Airspeed: 200 KIAS (max)

Question 22

Rudder Trim Actuator Runaway

Answer 22

Rudder Trim: Opposite to runaway

Question 23

Incapacitated Crewmember

If noxious fumes are suspected.

Answer 23

Don Oxygen Mask: On/100% Emer
Mic Switch: Mask
Recirc Fans: On