SOPA C-172 Emergency Action Items

Question 1

Engine Troubleshoot

Answer 1

1. Fuel selector (both)
2. Fuel shutoff valve (in)
3. Mixture (rich)
4. Throttle (1/2)
5. Fuel pump (on)
6. Magneto (cycle)

Question 2

Engine Secure

Answer 2

1. Radio call/ XPDR
2. Fuel shutoff valve (out)
3. Mixture (off)
4. Fuel pump (off)
5. Magneto (off)

Question 3

Emergency Landing Without Power

Answer 3

1. Airspeed (best glide)
2. Radio call/XPDR
3. Seatbelts (on)
4. Flaps
5. STBY BATT switch (off)
6. Doors (unlatched)
7. ELT (on)
8. Master switch (off prior to touchdown)

Question 4

Engine Fire in Flight

Answer 4

1. Fuel shutoff valve (off)
2. Mixture (idle)
3. Fuel pump (off)
4. Magnetos (off)
5. Master (off)
6. Cabin heat (closed)
7. Airspeed (+100 knots)

Question 5

Engine Fire on Ground (if engine has not started)

Answer 5

1. Cranking (continue)
2. Throttle (open)
3. Mixture (idle)

Question 6

Engine Fire on Ground (if engine has started)

Answer 6

1. Throttle (1800 rpm)

2. Mixture (idle)

Question 7

Wing Fire

Answer 7

1. Exterior lights (off)
2. Pitot heat (off)
3. Side slip

Question 8

Electrical/Cabin Fire

Answer 8

1. STBY switch off
2. Master switch (off)
3. Cabin heat/air/vents (closed)
4. fire extinguisher (if necessary)

Question 9

Autopilot or Electric Trim Failure

Answer 9

1. Yoke (grasp firmly)
2. A/P trim disconnect button (press and hold)
3. Elevator trim control (adjust manually)
4. A/P circuit breaker (pull)
5. A/P trim disconnect button (release)