Emergency Procedures

Question 1

Is there a backup system available if the engine-driven vacuum pump were to fail? (AFM/POH)

Answer 1

This system may be electrically driven or could be an engine-driven vacuum pump running in parallel to the primary pump.

We have electrically driven

Question 2

1. What recommended procedure should be used in resetting a tripped circuit breaker?

Answer 2

Check POH

Question 3

Interpret the following ammeter indications. (AFM/POH)

Ammeter indicates a right deflection (positive).

Answer 3

1. Ammeter indicates a right deflection (positive).

After starting —The power from the battery used for starting is being replaced by the alternator. Or, if a full-scale charge is indicated for more than 1 minute, the starter is still engaged and a shutdown is indicated.

During flight — A faulty voltage regulator is causing the alternator to overcharge the battery

Question 4

Ammeter indicates a left deflection (negative).

Answer 4

After starting — Normal during start.

Other times indicates the alternator is not functioning or an overload condition has occurred in the system.

The battery is not receiving a charge.

During flight —

The alternator is not functioning or an overload has occurred in the system.

The battery is not receiving a charge.

Question 5

1. What corrective action is needed if the pitot tube freezes? If the static port freezes? (FAA-H-8083-25)

Answer 5

• Pitot tube -Turn pitot heat on.
• Static port - Use alternate air if available, or break the face of a static instrument (either the VSI or A/S indicator).

Question 6

1. What indications should you expect while using alternate air?

Answer 6

Inside the plane static pressure is usually lower than outside, selection of the alternate static source may result in the following indications:

Altimeter: will indicate higher than the actual altitude

Airspeed: will indicate greater than the actual airspeed

Vertical speed: will indicate a momentary climb then stabilize if altitude is held constant

Question 7

What instruments may be relied upon in the event of a complete vacuum system failure while operating in instrument meteorological conditions?

Answer 7

• Turn* *and* *Slip* *Turn Coordinator — bank information
• Magnetic Ccompass — bank information
• Airspeed — pitch information
• Altimeter**r — pitch information
• Vertical Speed Indicator — pitch information

Question 8

1. What action should be taken it the ammeter indicates a continuous discharge (left needle) while in flight? (AFM/POH)

Answer 8

The alternator has quit producing a charge,

master switch and the alternator circuit breaker should be checked and reset if necessary.

If this does not correct the problem, the following should be accomplished:

a. The alternator should be turned off; pull the circuit breaker
(field circuit will continue to draw power from the battery).

b. All electrical equipment not essential to flight should be turned
off (the battery is now the only source of electrical power).

c. Land as soon as possible

Question 9

What action should be taken if the ammeter indicates a continuous charge (right needle) while in flight (more than two needle widths)?

Answer 9

• the battery would overheat and evaporate
• A possible explosion of the battery could result.
• The alternator should be turned off; pull the circuit breaker (the field circuit will continue to draw power from the battery).
• All electrical equipment not essential to flight should be turned off
• Land as soon as possible.

Question 10

If a positive gear down indication is not received, what action is recommended first? (AFM/POH)

Answer 10

a. Check that the master switch is set to “On.”

b. Check that the “Landing Gear” and “Gear Pump” circuit
breakers are in.

c. Check both “Landing Gear” position indicators by using the “Press-To-Test” feature and by rotating the dimming shutter.

d. If a bulb has burned out, you can use the other operating bulb
as a temporary replacement.

Question 11

1. What recommend ded procedure should be used if the landing gear fails to retract after takeoff ? (AFM/POH)

Answer 11

1. Check that the master switch is set to “On.”
2. Check that the landing gear lever is in the full up position.
3. Check that the gear pump and landing gear circuit breakers are“in.”
4. Check the gear up Iight.
5. Recycle the landing gear lever.
6. Check for proper gear motor operation by examining the ammeter and listening for noise.
7. Note: If you still hear a gear motor noise after l minute, pull out the gear pump circuit breaker to avoid overheating the motor. You can reinstall the circuit breaker when needed for landing.

Question 12

1. What is the recommended procedure if the landing gear

will not extend normally? (AFM/POH)

Answer 12

lf the landing gear fails to extend normally, the following checklist should be completed.

1. Check that the master switch is “On.”
2. Check that the landing gear lever is “Down.”
3. Check that the gear pump and landing gear circuit breakers are “In.”
4. Extend the handle and pump the emergency hand pump until heavy resistance is encountered (about 30—40 times).
5. Check that the gear down light is “On.”
6. Secure the pump handle.

Question 13

1. What procedure should be followed if a pilot does not receive a positive indication of the gear being down and locked? (AFM/POH)

Answer 13

Attempt to extend the gear manually. If this action is unsuccess- ful, plan for a gear-up landing. The following checklist should be completed:

1. Complete the “before landing” checklist.
2. Establish a normal approach configuration with full flaps.
3. Check that the gear pump and landing gear circuit breakers are “In.”
4. Initiate a tail low landing.
5. Use a minimum amount of braking.
6. Taxi slowly.
7. Shut down the engine and then inspect the gear.

Question 14

1. How is the emergency gear extension system operated? (AFM/POH)

Answer 14

There is a hand-operated pump, located between the front seats,
which may be used for manual extension of the landing gear in the
event of a hydraulic failure.

Question 15

What is the recommended procedure in dealing with a flat main landing gear tire? (AFM/POH)

Answer 15

a. Establish a normal approach configuration with full flaps.
b. Touchdown with the good tire first on that side of the runway and keep the aircraft off of the flat tire for as long as possible.

c. Use braking on the good wheel as required to maintain
directional control.

Question 16

What is the recommended procedure to follow if the nose gear is unsafe or the tire is flat? (AFM/POH)

Answer 16

1. Complete the before landing checklist.
2. Shift weight to the rear by moving passengers and/or baggage to the rear.
3. Set the flaps to the 30° position.
4. Unlatch all doors.
5. After committing to a landing, set both the avionics and master switch to the “Off’ position.
6. Initiate touchdown in a slightly tail low configuration.
7. Set the mixture control to the “Idle-Cutoff” position.
8. Set the ignition switch to the “Offi’ position.
9. Set the fuel selector to the “Offi’ position.
10. Hold the nose off as long as possible.
11. After landing, evacuate the aircraft as soon as possible.

Question 17

Why should taxiing on a slush, snow, or ice covered taxiway in retractable gear airplane be avoided? (AC 91-13)

Answer 17

mud and slush can be thrown into wheel wells

If it then freezes during flight creates landing gear operational problems.

Question 18

1.What is an “asymmetrical” flap emergency?

Answer 18

• one flap deploys or retracts while the other remains in position.
• The problem is indicated by a pronounced roll toward the wing with the least flap deflection

Question 19

What procedure should be followed in an asymmetrical flap emergency? (FAA-H-8083-3)

Answer 19

• The roll encountered in a split flap situation is countered with opposite aileron.
• The yaw caused by the additional drag created by the extended flap will require substantial opposite rudder, resulting in a cross-control condition. landing with higher than normal airspeed.

Question 20

What procedure should be followed if loss of elevator control occurs? (AFM/POH)

Answer 20

a. Extend the landing gear.
b. Lower flaps by 10°.
c. Set trim for level flight.
d. Using throttle and elevator trim control, establish an airspeed of 70 knots.

Do not change the established trim setting.

Maintain control of the glide angle by adjusting power.

At the landing flare , the elevator trim should be adjusted to full noseup and the power reduced.

A the moment of touchdown, close the throttle.

Question 21

1. What procedure should be followed if a baggage door opens in flight? (AFM/POH)

Answer 21

Don’t allow anyone to attempt to close the doors while in flight.

By design, the baggage compartment door will tend to remain closed during flight due to airflow pressure.

Question 22

What two factors should be considered in choosing the type of survival equipment to carry for a flight over an uni nhabited area? (AIM 6-2-6)

Answer 22

1. The type of climate
2. The type of terrain

Question 23

1. What additional equipment is required if an aircraft is operated for hire over water and beyond power-off gliding distance from shore? (14 CFR 91.205)

Answer 23

Approved flotation gear for each accupant

and at least one pyrotechnic signaling

Question 24

1. What do you have in the aircraft that can be used to aid in survival?

Answer 24

1. The compass will keep you going in one direction.
2. Gasoline will help make a fire.
3. Oil can be used for smoke signals.
4. Seat upholstery may be used to wrap around feet or hands.
5. Wiring may be used for tie strings.
6. The battery may be used to ignite fuel.

Question 25

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Answer 25

1. In the event of an emergency requiring a forced landing,
   what information should be included in the “emergency”
   briefing to the passengers? (AFM/POH)
2. Describe several methods for disconnecting a
   malfunctioning autopilot. (FAA-H-8083-6)
3. During an emergency landing you realize that you have
   misjudged the glidepath and will “overshoot” the forced
   landing area. What procedures should be used? What
   procedures should be used for an “undershoot”?
   (FAA-H-8083-3)
4. What effect does the wind have on an emergency
   approach and landing 1>rocedure? (FAA-H-8083-3)
5. If the landing gear will not retract normally, can you
   retract the gear manually? How? (AFM/POH)
6. You have just extended the landing gear manually due to
   a hydraulic system failure (suspected loss of hydraulic
   fluid). Should you expect to also have braking problems
   on the landing rollout? (AFM/POH)
7. If the alternator has failed and the battery is the only
   source of electrical power, approximately how much
   time remains before a complete electrical system failure
   occurs? What factors will affect the time remaining?
   (AFM/POH)
8. What flight instrument indications would ,you see-if both
   the pitot static tube and static port became blocked for
   some reason? (FAA-H-8083-15)
9. What procedures.:should you’use if the trim control on
   your aircraft has become inoperative, resulting in
   excessive control pressures inflight? (AFM/POH)
   1 o. Are fuel injected engines subject to induction system
   icing? (FAA-H-8083-25)