C-182 In-Flight Emergencies
CESSNA 182D Skylane · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document outlines emergency procedures specifically for the Cessna 182D Skylane. It is intended for pilots operating this aircraft to handle various in-flight emergencies effectively. The procedures cover a range of scenarios, including electrical problems, carburetor icing, spark plug fouling, sudden rough engine operation, and smoke and fire incidents. Each section provides step-by-step instructions to ensure safety and proper response during emergencies, emphasizing the importance of quick decision-making and adherence to protocols.
- Ammeter full scale deflection indicates excessive charge; turn off alternator and non-essential equipment.
- In case of carb icing, open throttle fully and turn on carb heat.
- For sudden rough engine, check magnetos and adjust RPM and mixture settings.
- In the event of engine failure, maintain 75 KTS airspeed for forced landing with flaps up.
- For smoke and fire, turn off all electrical switches and activate the fire extinguisher.
Document
Source
Originally published by www.blueskyaa.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
Document details
- Type
- Emergency Procedures
- Year
- 2021
- Pages
- 2
- File size
- 81 KB
- Publisher
- www.blueskyaa.com
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Specifications
- Max speed (kt)
- 100
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In this document
Electrical Problems
This section details procedures for handling electrical issues, such as excessive charge indicated by the ammeter. Pilots are instructed to turn off the alternator and non-essential electrical equipment, and to land as soon as possible. It also covers the 'Low Voltage' warning light, advising pilots to check the alternator circuit breaker and turn off the avionics master switch if the light illuminates.
Carb Icing
In the event of carburetor icing, indicated by a drop in manifold pressure, pilots should fully open the throttle and turn on the carb heat. Adjustments to throttle, mixture, and carb heat may be necessary to restore engine performance.
Sudden Rough Engine/Misfire
If the engine runs roughly or misfires, pilots should check the ignition by selecting each magneto momentarily to identify the problem. If the issue persists, adjustments to RPM and mixture settings are recommended, and landing at the nearest airport may be necessary.
Forced Landing Procedures
In case of engine failure, pilots should execute a forced landing by selecting a landing area, maintaining appropriate airspeed (75 KTS with flaps up, 70 KTS with flaps down), and following specific steps for shutting down the engine and preparing for landing.
Smoke and Fire
This section provides critical steps for dealing with smoke and fire in the cockpit. Pilots are instructed to turn off the master switch and avionics master switch, close vents, and activate the fire extinguisher. If the fire is extinguished, they should open vents and land at the nearest suitable airport.
Safety notes
- Higher stall speed and decreased elevator authority during icing encounters.
- Leave flaps retracted during icing approach for better control.
Full document text
AMMETER - Excessive Charge Ammeter - full scale deflection Alternator ……………………….…..OFF Alternator C/B……………………..PULL Non-essential electrical equip…….OFF LAND “LOW VOLTAGE” Warning “Low Voltage” - ON - Ammeter Disch. (may illuminate at low rpm during taxi) Avionics Master Switch ……………OFF Alternator C/B…………..…VERIFY - IN Master Switch………..OFF (both sides) Master Switch………………………..ON Low Voltage Light………..CHECK OFF Avionics Master Switch……………..ON If “Low Voltage” light illuminates again: Alternator………………………..…..OFF Nonessential Electrical Equip.…….OFF LAND CARB ICING Unexplained drop in Manifold Pressure Throttle…………………………Full open Carb Heat…………………………… ON Throttle/Mixture/Carb Heat…….. Adjust SPARK PLUG FOULING Slight/Gradual change: Ignition…….. select L or R momentarily -Verify power loss Mixture…………………………….LEAN -if after several min’s, still rough… Mixture………………………….ENRICH -if still not smooth… LAND……..…nearest airport for repairs SUDDEN ROUGH/MISFIRE Consider magneto problem: Ignition…..select L or R momentarily to identify magneto Ignition…………………………….BOTH RPM & Mixture…..… adjust to different settings if unable to obtain smooth engine… MAGNETO…………… select good side LAND………. nearest airport for repairs C-182 In-Flight Emergencies ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS Feb. 2021 C-182 In-Flight Emergencies Suspected Blockage Erroneous Instrument Reading Alternate Static Source………PULL ON Airspeed ………..…POH (Perf. Sect 5) Altitude……Cruise 50’/appch 30’ higher Inadvertent Icing Encounter Pitot Heat…………………………..…ON Escape………180° turn/change altitude Cabin Heat/Defrost……………..Full ON Increase RPM - minimize prop ice Carb heat may be needed (leaner mixt) Plan to LAND - possibly off-airport CAUTION: -Higher Stall Speed -Decreased elevator authority -Leave flaps retracted -Open left window, scrape windshield -Forward slip for visibility Approach……………………80kts-90kts Landing ………………….. level attitude STATIC SOURCE C-182 In-Flight Emergencies ICING ROUGH ENGINE WING Nav lights……………………………OFF Strobe lights……………….………..OFF Pitot Heat……………………………OFF (consider side slip to keep flames away from wing tank and cabin) ENGINE Mixture…………………..IDLE CUTOFF Fuel Selector Valve…….…………..OFF ATC……………………………”Mayday" Master Switch………………………OFF Cabin Heat/Air..OFF (except top vents) Airspeed………………………..100 KTS (increasing speed may extinguish fire) Forced Landing………..……EXECUTE ELECTRICAL Master Switch………………………OFF Avionics Master Switch…………….OFF All elec switches (except ignition)..OFF Vents, Cabin Air, Heat………..CLOSED Fire Extinguisher…………….ACTIVATE If fire is out: -Vents, Cabin Air, Heat…OPEN LAND ………… nearest suitable airport CABIN Master Switch………………………OFF Vents/Cabin Air/ Heat ………..CLOSED Fire Extinguisher…………….ACTIVATE If fire is out: - -Vents/Cabin Air/ Heat …..OPEN LAND……….… nearest suitable airport Airspeed….………………………75KTS Carb Heat……………………………ON Fuel Selector Valve………………BOTH Mixture……………………………..RICH Ignition ……………………………BOTH If prop is stopped -Ignition…………………START Primer………………………IN & Locked Select Landing Area Airspeed….……………(flaps up)75KTS (flaps down) 70KTS Mixture ………………….IDLE CUTOFF Fuel Selector Valve……………..…OFF Ignition………………………………OFF Flaps……as req’d (40degrees recmnd) ATC……………………………”Mayday" Master Switch (landing assured)…OFF Doors…………………………UNLATCH Touchdown………………………tail low Brakes ……………………apply heavily FORCED LANDING ENGINE FAILURE/RESTART Feb. 2021 SMOKE & FIRE C-182 In-Flight Emergencies C-182 In-Flight Emergencies C-182 In-Flight Emergencies SMOKE & FIRE