Emergency Checklists

Question 1

Engine fire during start

Answer 1

Starter ……………………………………… crank engine
Mixture………………………………………idle cut off
Throttle………………………………………………open
Electric fuel pump………………………………off
Fuel selector………………………………………off
Abandon if fire continues

Question 2

Airspeed for emergency operations

Answer 2

Best glide………………………………………………………..76 Kias
Va(1634/2550)lbs……………………………………89/113 Kias
Never exceed (Vne)…………………………………………154

Question 3

Engine power loss during takeoff ( sufficient runway to stop)

Answer 3

Airspeed……………………………maintain safe airspeed
Landing……………………land and stop straight ahead
Brakes…………………………………………………as required

Question 4

Engine power loss during takeoff (insufficient runway to stop)

Answer 4

Airspeed………………Maintain safe airspeed
Flaps ……………………………………… As required

NOTE only shallow turns to avoid obstacles

Question 5

Power loss during takeoff ( sufficient altitude to restart the engine)

Answer 5

Airspeed ……………………Maintain safe airspeed
Fuel selector ……………switch to tank with fuel
Electric fuel pump ……………………………check on
Mixture …………………………………………… check rich
Carburetor heat ……………………………… on

Question 6

Power loss in flight

Answer 6

Airspeed ………………………..maintain 76 Kias
Fuel selector ……………switch to tank with fuel
Electric fuel pump ………………………………on
Mixture ……………………………………………… rich
Carburetor heat ………………………………… on
Engine gauge ………check for power loss indicator

When power is regained
Carburetor heat …………………………Off
Electric fuel pump …………………….. Off

Question 7

Power off landing (before committing)

Answer 7

Airspeed …………………………………… maintain 76 Kias
Air conditioning ( if installed )………………… Off
Landing pattern ………established 1000ft above _________________ field at downwind position

Question 8

Power off landing (when committed)

Answer 8

Airspeed…………………………………66 KIAS
Flaps ………………………………………AS DESIRED
Throttle……………………………………CLOSE
Mixture …………………………………..IDLE CUT-OFF
Magnetos ………………………………OFF
Battery Master Switch ……………OFF
ALTR Switch …………………………..OFF
Fuel Selector…………………………..OFF
Seat Belt/Harness ………………….TIGHT

Question 9

Engine fire in flight

Answer 9

Fuel Selector…………………………………………………OFF
Throttle…………………………………………………..CLOSED
Mixture ………………………………………….IDLE CUT-OFF
Electric Fuel Pump………………………………VERIFY OFF
Heater and Defroster …………………………………….OFF

If fire persists:
Airspeed……….INCREASE IN ATTEMPT TO BLOW OUT FIRE

Proceed to power off landing prodedure

Question 10

Electrical fire in flight/ smoke in the cabin

Answer 10

Batt Master Switch …………………………………OFF
ALTR Switch …………………………………………..OFF
Vents……………………………………………………OPEN
Cabin Heat …………………….…………………….OFF
Fire…………………….………………….. EXTINGUISH
Emergency Descent (If needed) ……..TO A SAFE ALTITUDE CONSISTENT WITH TERRAIN

Land as soon as possible

Question 11

Spin recovery

Answer 11

Rudder ……………………..FULL OPPOSITE TO DIRECTION OF ROTATION

Control Wheel ……..FULL FORWARD WHILE NEUTRALIZING AILERONS

Throttle…………………………………………. IDLE

Rudder…………. NEUTRAL (WHEN ROTATION STOPS)

Control Wheel ……… AS REQUIRED TO SMOOTHLY REGAIN LEVEL FLIGHT ATTITUDE

Question 12

Carburetor icing

Answer 12

Carburetor Heat…………………………………ON
Mixture ….ADJUST FOR MAXIMUM SMOOTHNESS

Question 13

Low fuel flow

Answer 13

If caused by fuel depletion in one tank:
Electric Fuel Pump Switch …………………………..ON
Fuel Selector………….SELECT OTHER TANK (FULLEST)
Electric Fuel Pump Switch …………………..OFF

If caused by engine driven fuel pump failure:
Throttle………………………………………CLOSE
Electric Fuel Pump …………………………………ON
Throttle………………………………..RE-ESTABLISH (as required)
Mixture ……………………………RE-ESTABLISH (as required)

Question 14

Low oil pressure

Answer 14

Low Oil Pressure:
Throttle…………………………………………………………….MINIMUM REQUIRED
If accompanied by high oil temperature, land as soon as possible.
If accompanied by normal oil temperature, land as soon as practical.
High Oil Pressure:
Throttle…………………………………………………………….MINIMUM REQUIRED
Land as soon as possible and investigate the problem.
Prepare for power off landing.

Question 15

High oil temperature

Answer 15

Throttle…………………………..MINIMUM REQUIRED
Mixture …………………………………………..FULL RICH
Airspeed………………………….INCREASE if practical

Land at nearest airport and investigate the problem.

Prepare for power off landing.

Question 16

Pre maneuver checklist (h.a.s.e.l.l)

Answer 16

Height ………………………………… SUFFICIENT
Airframe …….CONFIGURED PER MANEUVER
Security………………………ALL ITEMS SECURED
Engine
– Indications …………………….NORMAL
–Mixture ………………………………………….RICH
–Electric Fuel Pump………………………………ON
–Engine Configuration …..AS PER MANOEUVRE
Location ……….CONFIRM APPROPRIATE & CLEAR
Lights & Lookout ………………..ON & COMPLETE