Cessna 152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Cessna 152 · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document provides emergency procedures specifically for the Cessna 152 aircraft. It serves as a quick reference for pilots during critical situations, outlining essential actions to take in various emergency scenarios. The procedures include responses to engine fires, engine failures, electrical fires, and forced landings, among others. The document emphasizes the importance of consulting the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH) for complete procedures and details, ensuring that pilots are well-prepared for emergencies. It is designed for training purposes and quick reference, making it an invaluable resource for both new and experienced pilots flying the Cessna 152.
- Best glide speed is 55 KIAS during engine failure.
- In case of an engine fire during start, cut off the mixture and turn off the master switch.
- For electrical fires, turn off all non-essential electrical equipment except the beacon.
- During a forced landing, navigate into the wind and maintain control of the aircraft.
- If the low voltage light illuminates, turn off non-essential electrical equipment.
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Source
Originally published by www.purdueaviationllc.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Emergency Procedures
- Year
- 2023
- Pages
- 1
- File size
- 121 KB
- Publisher
- www.purdueaviationllc.com
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In this document
Engine Fire During Start
In the event of an engine fire during start, the pilot should immediately cut off the mixture and turn off the master switch. If the fire persists, evacuate the aircraft.
Engine Failure in Flight
If the engine fails during flight, the pilot should establish the best glide speed of 55 KIAS and navigate to the best place to land, ideally into the wind. The pilot should also prepare for a forced landing.
Electrical Fire in Flight
For an electrical fire in flight, the pilot should turn off all electrical equipment except for essential instruments and the beacon. If the fire continues, the pilot should prepare for an emergency landing.
Forced Landing Procedures
In the event of a forced landing, the pilot should maintain control of the aircraft, establish the best glide speed, and select a suitable landing area. The pilot should also communicate with ground control if in a towered environment.
Low Voltage Light Illuminates
If the low voltage light illuminates, the pilot should check the alternator and turn off non-essential electrical equipment. If the light illuminates again, the pilot should prepare for a landing as soon as practical.
Safety notes
- Always refer to the POH for complete emergency procedures.
- Training purposes only; consult the POH for detailed instructions.
Full document text
CERT/DOC (ARROW) ONBOARD MIXTURE LEAN 1" FOR TAXI DIR GYRO CHECK RWY HDG 0Mx LOG CHECK RADIOS SET GND/CTAF THROTTLE FULL OPEN STARTER CONTINUE CRANKING MIXTURE CUTOFF TACH/HOBBS RECORD TRANSPONDER ALT, 1200 ENGINE INSTRUMENTS GREEN FUEL SHUTOFF OFF PARKING BRAKE AS REQUIRED CLOCK RUNNING ROTATE 55 KIAS MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF MASTER SWITCH OFF CONTROL LOCK REMOVE AIRSPEED ZERO Vy 67 KIAS THROTTLE FULL OPEN CABIN HEAT AND AIR OFF EXCEPT OVERHEADS MAGNETOS OFF ATTITUDE INDICATOR ERECT FUEL SHUTOFF OFF IF FIRE PERSISTS EMERGENCY DESCENT MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF ATIS/AWOS OBTAIN IF FIRE CONTINUES EVACUATE CIRCUIT BREAKERS CHECK IN ALTIMETER SET AIRSPEED 70-80 KIAS BEACON ON DIR GYRO SET TO COMPASS MIXTURE LEAN ABOVE 3K MASTER SWITCH ON VSI NOTE POSITION FLAPS EXTEND EXTERIOR LIGHTS BCN, TAXI AIRSPEED 55 KIAS MASTER SWITCH OFF FUEL QTY INDICATOR CHECK POWER 2300 RPM BEST PLACE TO LAND NAVIGATE, LAND INTO WIND ALL ELEC EXCEPT IGNITION OFF LOW VOLT LIGHT CHECK ON TRIM AS REQUIRED VENTS/CABIN HEAT CLOSED LIGHTS/PITOT HEAT CHECK MIXTURE LEAN FOR CRUISE CARB HEAT ON FIRE EXTINGUISHER ACTIVATE MASTER SWITCH OFF PRIMER IN & LOCKED If fire appears out, and electrical power is required: EXTERIOR USE EXT CHECKLIST BRAKES SET FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE ON MASTER SWITCH ON MIXTURE FULL RICH ATIS/AWOS OBTAIN MIXTURE FULL RICH CIRCUIT BREAKERS IN (DO NOT RESET) THROTTLE 1700 RPM TOWER/CTAF ONTACT AT 10 NM MAGNETO SWITCH BOTH, START IF PROP STOP RADIO/ELEC ON ONE AT A TIME CHOCKS REMOVED ENGINE INSTRUMENTS CHECK GREEN EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALL ON If engine does not restart: CABIN VENTS/HEAT OPEN ONLY IF FIRE OUT BRAKES SET SUCTION GAUGE CHECK GREEN APCH BRIEF CONDUCT AVIONICS MASTER OFF ALTERNATOR TEST SEATS/SEAT BELTS UP AND SECURE PAX BRIEF S.A.F.E.T.Y. MAX DROP 125 MIXTURE FULL RICH DECLARE EMERGENCY 121.5, SQUAWK 7700 SEATS/BELTS UP AND SECURE MAX DIFF. 50 RPM CARB HEAT ON ABEAM THE #s prep to EVACUATE: ELEC EXCEPT BCN OFF CARB HEAT ON, RPM DROP MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF CARB HEAT OFF THROTTLE IDLE CHECK THROTTLE IDLE CUT-OFF FUEL SHUTOFF VALV ON CARB HEAT OFF PITOT HEAT OFF FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE OFF THROTTLE 800-1000 MAGNETO SWITCH OFF CARB HEAT OFF FLAPS AS REQUIRED VG BEST GLIDE 55 MIXTURE FULL RICH MIXTURE LEAN 1" FOR TAXI MASTER SWITCH OFF V SO Stall (Full Flap) 35 THROTTLE CRACK OPEN RADIOS SET TO TWR/CTAF FLAPS RETRACT DOORS OPEN BEFORE LANDING V S1 Stall (Flaps UP) 40 PRIMER AS REQUIRED FLIGHT PLAN SET V R Rotate 55 BATT MASTER & ALTR ON DIR GYRO SET TO COMPASS VX Best Angle of Climb 55 BEACON ON MIXTURE CHECK FULL RICH PARKING BRAKE ON VY Best Rate of Climb 67 NAV LGTS (IF NIGHT) ON ENGINE INSTRUMENTS CHECK TRANSPONDER ALT, 1200 RADIOS OFF VA Manuevering Speed 93-104 AREA CLEAR CARB HEAT OFF AVIONICS MASTER OFF ALTERNATOR CB CHECK IN V FE1 Flaps 0-10° 110 MAGNETOS START CIRCUIT BREAKERS CHECK IN ELEC EXCEPT BEACON OFF MASTER SWITCH OFF VFE Flaps 10-30° 85 THROTTLE 800-1000 SEATS/SEAT BELT UP & SECURE THROTTLE FULL IDLE MASTER SWITCH ON VNO Max Normal Operation 111 OIL PRESSURE GREEN DOORS CLOSED & LOCKED MAGNETOS GROUND CHECK LOW VOLT LIGHT CHECK OFF V NE Never Exceed 149 AVIONICS MASTER ON FLAPS SET THROTTLE 1200 RPM 10 SEC RADIOS ON Enroute Climb 70-80 FLAPS RETRACT TRIM SET FOR T.O. MIXTURE IDLE CUT-OFF If low voltage light illuminates again: Max Demonstrated Crosswind 12 CONTROLS FREE & CORRECT MAGNETOS OFF ALTERNATOR OFF DEPARTURE BRIEF COMPLETE BATT MASTER & ALTR OFF RADIO/ELEC ALL NONESSENTIAL OFF ATIS 127.75 PARK BRAKE OFF TACH/HOBBS RECORD LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL TOWER 119.60 WINDOWS AS REQUIRED CONTROL LOCK IF NEEDED GROUND 121.90 EXTERIOR LIGHTS ALL ON LANDING GEAR CHOCK FSS 122.35 PARKING BRAKE OFF GRISSOM APCH 123.85 FLIGHT PLAN CLOSE PURDUE AV UNICOM 122.95 UPDATED 04/05/2023 Cessna 152 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Quick reference only. Refer to POH for Complete Procedures QUICK REFERENCE ONLY. Refer to POH section 3 for complete procedures PREFLIGHT PRE-TAXI TAKEOFF ENGINE FIRE DURING START ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT IF ENGINE FAILS TO START: ENROUTE CLIMB ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT EXECUTE FORCED LANDING CRUISE CONTACT GROUND IF TOWERED, CHECK BRAKES, DG, TURN COORD ON CHECKLIST: GROUND CHECK DESCENT/APPROACH BEFORE STARTING ENGINES FORCED LANDING LIGHTS TO JUST BCN AND TAXI V-SPEEDS MAG CHECK AFTER LANDING TRAINING PURPOSES ONLY, REFER TO POH SECTION 3 FOR MORE INFORMATION ENGINE START BEFORE TAKEOFF SHUTDOWN LOW VOLTAGE LIGHT ILLUMINATES (ALT FAIL) KLAF FREQUENCIES
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