EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - CESSNA 152
Cessna 152 · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document outlines the emergency procedures for the Cessna 152, providing critical information for pilots in various emergency scenarios. It includes steps to take in the event of an electrical fire, power loss in flight, carburetor icing, and engine fire. Each section details specific actions to ensure the safety of the aircraft and its occupants. The procedures emphasize the importance of maintaining control of the aircraft while addressing the emergency, as well as communication protocols with air traffic control. This reference is essential for pilots to familiarize themselves with emergency protocols to enhance safety during flight operations.
- Electrical fire procedures include turning off avionics and lights, and using a fire extinguisher if needed.
- In case of power loss, maintain full throttle and locate a suitable landing area.
- For carburetor icing, apply carb heat and prepare for a potential landing.
- Engine fire procedures require shutting off fuel and locating a landing area immediately.
- Power loss after takeoff necessitates a straight-ahead landing if below 1000 feet AGL.
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Originally published by www.t-craft.org. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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Electrical Fire in Flight
In the event of an electrical fire, pilots should turn off avionics, lights, and the master switch while keeping the engine running. The procedure emphasizes flying the aircraft, closing cabin vents, and shutting off fuel. If necessary, use a fire extinguisher and check circuit breakers without resetting them. After the fire is out, open vents and check the mixture and carb heat.
Power Loss in Flight
If experiencing power loss, the pilot should set the throttle to full open and continue cranking the engine. The master and mags should be turned off, and the fuel selector set to off. The pilot must locate a suitable landing area while monitoring fuel and engine gauges, and prepare for a potential landing without restart.
Carburetor Icing
In case of carburetor icing, maintain the best glide to the target landing site while applying carb heat. The mixture should be pulled out to idle cut-off, and the throttle set to full open. Pilots are advised to squawk 7700 and declare a Mayday if necessary.
Engine Fire in Flight
For an engine fire, the mixture should be pulled out to idle cut-off, and the fuel selector turned off. The master and mags should be switched off, and cabin vents and heat closed. Pilots must locate the best landing area and prepare for an emergency landing.
Power Loss After Takeoff
If power loss occurs after takeoff, pilots should aim for a straight-ahead landing if below 1000 feet AGL. The best glide speed is 60 knots. If above 1000 feet AGL, pilots may attempt a 180-degree turn to return to the runway if conditions allow.
Safety notes
- Do not reset circuit breakers after a fire.
- Prepare for a landing without engine restart if power is lost.
Full document text
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES - CESSNA 152 ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT - AVIONICS / LIGHTS OFF / MASTER OFF - (LEAVE MAGS ON) - ENGINE RUNNING FLY THE PLANE - AVIATE - NAVIGATE - COMMUNICATE (NOTE: ELEC LEFT MAG WILL BE OFF) - CABIN VENTS CLOSED - THROTTLE CLOSED , MAX BRAKING, FUEL OFF - FIRE EXTINGUISHER IF REQUIRED - ELECTRICAL OFF - CHECK CKT BREAKER FOR POPPED BREAKER DO NOT RESET - MASTER ON - EIS ON (UNLESS IT IS THE PROBLEM) - TURN ON CRITICAL EQUIPMENT - ONE AT A TIME - FUEL SELECTOR-OTHER TANK / MIXTURE CHK-SET - VENTS OPEN AFTER FIRE/SMOKE OUT - CARB HEAT / MAGS CHK - LAND ENGINE FIRE DURING START - CONTINUE TO CRANK A FEW SECONDS - TRY RESTART - ABOVE - SHUT DOWN AND INSPECT - COMMUNICATE EMERGENCY IF TIME POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT - THROTTLE - FULL OPEN - CONTINUE TO CRANK A FEW SECONDS - MASTER / MAGS OFF - FUEL SELECTOR - OFF - EVACUATE / USE FIRE EXTINGUISHER - NOTE WIND DIRECTION / SPEED - LOCATE BEST LANDING AREA - TARGET SPOT ICING - FLY TO TARGET - LANDING SITE - CHECK FUEL /ENGINE GAUGES - PITOT HEAT ON (IF INSTALLED) - CARB HEAT - ON - CABIN HEAT / DEFROSTER ON MAX - THROTTLE - CRACKED FOR START - MIXTURE - CHECK / SET DESCEND TO NON-ICING CONDITIONS - FUEL SELECTOR - BOTH - MAXIMUM POWER SETTING / MAX PROP SPEED - MAGS - ALL POSITIONS - CARB HEAT AS NECESSARY - PRIMER - IN and LOCKED - FLAPS NOT RECOMMENDED NO RESTART - PREPARE TO LAND - LAND IF NECESSARY - FASTER THAN NORMAL CARBURATOR ICING - CONTINUE BEST GLIDE TO TARGET - LANDING SITE - CARB HEAT ON - MIXTURE - OUT - IDLE CUT-OFF - THROTTLE - FULL OPEN - FUEL SELECTOR -OFF - SQUAWK 7700 - MAYDAY (TWR, APPR, UNICOM, OR 121.5) - WHEN LANDING SITE IS SECURED - STORE AWAY LOOSE ARTICLES - MAGS - OFF / AVIONICS / ALT. / MASTER OFF - CRACK DOORS AJAR - PROTECT BODY FOR LANDING ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT STANDARD PLANE - MIXTURE - OUT - IDLE CUT-OFF - FUEL SELECTOR -OFF - MASTER / MAGS - OFF - CABIN VENTS / HEAT - CLOSED - LOCATE BEST LANDING AREA - TARGET SPOT POWER LOSS AFTER TAKE OFF NO RESTART TAKE OFF ROLL RWAY LEFT - LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD NO RUNWAY - BELOW ~ 1000 AGL - BEST GLIDE 60 KTS - TRIM - LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD OR 450 EITHER SIDE NO RUNWAY - ABOVE ~ 1000 AGL - BEST GLIDE 60 KTS - TRIM - IF STARTS - RUN A FEW MINUTESS - TURN INTO WIND IF ABLE AND DO 1800 TO RUNWAY - IF NO START-MIXTURE OUT/CUT-OFF, FUEL OFF - BEST GLIDE 60 KTS - TRIM - DO A 1800 TURN AROUND AND OR CLIMB / - MIXTURE - LEAN AS REQUIRED FOR SMOOTHE OPERATION AFTER CLEARING ICE, RETURN TO NORMAL OPERATION, THEN MONITOR ICING. IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO USE PARTIAL CARB HEAT IN SOME CONDITIONS. IF SO, LEAN AS REQUIRED FOR SMOOTHE OPERATION. - 55 KTS IAS FULL FLAPS IF ABLE Empty Weight 1156 Lbs. Max Useful Wt. 514 Lbs. Inc. max fuel @ 43 Gal Max Baggage Area 120 Lbs. (80 Area 1, 40 Area 2) Max Total Wt. 1670 Lbs. - PERFORM EMERGENCY DECENT 85 KTS Fuel Type: 100 LL (Lt. Blue) Useable Fuel: 24.5 Gal TOTAL Oil Capacity: 6 Qts. (min 4 Qts.) - INCREASE AIRSPEED / SLIP AS REQUIRED TO EXTINGUISH FIRE Electrical: 24 V / 60 amp alternator Tire Pressure: Nose - 30 Psi Main - 21 Psi
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