Emergency Checklist

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Clark Robuza

Cards (10)

  • STARTER RELAY FAILURE
    (STARTER LIGHT REMAINS ILLUMINATED)
    Starter does not disengage after starting the engine.
    (Starter Light remains illuminated)
    1. Throttle ...................................................................................... IDLE
    2. Mixture...................................................................... IDLE CUT OFF
    3. Ignition Switch........................................................................... OFF
    Discontinue any planned flight. Maintenance action is required.
  • BRAKE FAILURE
    1. Directional Control .......................................................... MAINTAIN
    2. Mixture................... ICO (if departing the runway surface is likely)
    3. Obstacles ........................................................ AVOID IF POSSIBLE
    4. Advise ATS................................................................ AS REQUIRED
  • ENGINE FAILURE AFTER TAKEOFF INSUFFICIENT ENGINE POWER
    1. Airspeed 60 KIAS
    2. Throttle FULL
    3. Mixture FULL RICH
    4. Alternate Air ON
    5. Fuel Shutt-off Valve OPEN (PUSH IN)
    6. Ignition Switch BOTH
    7. Fuel Pump ON
    SHORTLY BEFORE LANDING
    8. MIxture IDLE CUT OFF
    9. Fuel Shutt-off Valve CLOSED (PULL OUT)
    10. Ignition Switch OFF
    11. Flaps AS REQUIRED
    12. GEN/BAT Master Switch OFF
  • ENGINE RUNNING ROUGHLY DURING FLIGHT
    1. Mixture FULL RICH
    2. Alternate Air ON
    3. Fuel Shutt-off OPEN (PUSH IN)
    4. Fuel Pump ON
    5. Ignition Switch CYCLE L - Both - R - Both
    6. Throttle AT PRESENT POSITION
    7. If no improvement REDUCE THROTTLE TO MINIMUM REQUIRED POWER AND LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
  • RECOVERY FROM UNINTENTIONAL SPIN
    1. Throttle IDLE
    2. Rudder fully applied OPPOSITE to direction of spin
    3. Control Stick ease FORWARD
    4. Rudder NEUTRAL, after rotation has stopped
    5. Wing Flaps CRUISE
    6. Elevator PULL CAUTIOUSLY
    Bring airplane from descent into level flight position. Do not
    exceed maximum permissible speed (Vne).
  • ENGINE FIRE DURING ENGINE-START-UP ON THE GROUND IF THE ENGINE STARTS
    1. Throttle 1800 RPM FOR A FEW MINUTES
    2. Engine SHUTDOWN AND INSPECT

    IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START
    1. Ignition Switch CONTINUE CRANKING
    2.Throttle FULL (MAX POWER)
    3. Mixture IDLE CUT OFF
    4. Fuel Shut-off Valve CLOSED
    5. Cabin Heat OFF
    6. Fuel Pump OFF
    7. GEN/BAT Master Switch OFF
    8. If EPU Power is connected OFF
    9. Ignition Switch OFF
    10. Airplane EVACUATE
    11. Fire EXTINGUISH
    12. Engine INSPECT
  • ENGINE FIRE DURING FLIGHT
    1. Fuel Shut-off Valve CLOSED (PULL OUT)
    2. Cabin Heat CLOSED
    3. Airspeed 73 KIAS

    NOTE:
    AIRSPEED IS FOR BEST GLIDE WITH FLAPS IN CRUISE POSITION.

    IF A SUITABLE LANDING AREA IS AVAILABLE AND CAN BE SAFELY REACHED AIRSPEED CAN BE INCREASED IN AN ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE.

    DO NOT EXCEED AIRSPEEDS GIVEN FOR STRUCTURAL LIMITATIONS.

    4. Fuel Pump OFF
    5. Emergency Landing Refer to EMERG. LANDING with ENGINE OFF checklist.
  • ELECTRICAL FIRE INCLUDING SMOKE ON THE GROUND
    1. GEN/BAT Master Switch OFF

    If engine is running, continue with items 2 through 7

    2. Throttle IDLE
    3. Mixture IDLE CUT OFF
    4. Fuel Shut-off Valve CLOSED (PULL OUT)
    5. Ignition Switch OFF
    6. Canopy OPEN
    7. Fire Extinguisher DISCHARGE AS REQUIRED

    IF SMOKE CONTINUES OR DOES NOT DISSIPATE, EVACUATE THE AIRCRAFT AND SEEK IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE .
  • CABIN FIRE DURING FLIGHT
    1. GEN/BAT Master Switch OFF
    2. Cabin Air OPEN
    3. Cabin Heat CLOSED
    4. Fire Extinguisher DISCHARGE AS REQUIRED
    5. Land as soon as possible
    CAUTION:
    IF THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS USED, THE CABIN MUST BE IMMEDIATELY VENTILATED. THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER IS DRY CHEMICAL, USING A SODIUM BICARBONATE BASE THAT IS NOT TOXIC BUT WILL BE AN IRRITANT TO BREATHING.
  • LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE
    1. Oil Temperature - CHECK
    2. If Oil Pressure drops below the Green Arc above 2100 rpm - Land at nearest suitable airport.
    3. If Oil Pressure drops below the Green Arc and Oil Temperature is
    rising, - Reduce throttle to minimum required power; land as soon as possible.
    BE PREPARED FOR ENGINE FAILURE AND EMERGENCY LANDING.