Cessna Citation Bravo C-550 Emergency Procedures
Cessna Citation Bravo · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document provides emergency procedures specifically for the Cessna Citation Bravo C-550. It is intended for pilots operating this aircraft, detailing critical actions to take in various emergency situations. The procedures cover engine failures, electrical fires, rapid decompression, and other critical scenarios that may arise during flight. Pilots are advised to familiarize themselves with these procedures to ensure safety and effective response in emergencies.
- Vmo (max operating speed) is 260 KIAS below 8,000 feet and 275 KIAS above.
- Maximum takeoff weight is 14,800 pounds; maximum landing weight is 13,500 pounds.
- In case of engine failure below V1, abort takeoff; above V1, continue takeoff.
- For electrical fires, use oxygen masks and set to 100% oxygen.
- During an emergency descent, maintain a pitch attitude of approximately 25 degrees nose down.
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Originally published by www.dgac.gob.cl. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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In this document
Operating Limits
This section outlines the operating limits for the Cessna Citation Bravo, including maximum speeds such as Vb (turbulence) at 180 KIAS, Vmo at 260 KIAS below 8,000 feet, and 275 KIAS between 8,000 and 27,900 feet. It also specifies maximum takeoff weight at 14,800 pounds and maximum landing weight at 13,500 pounds.
Engine Failure or Fire During Takeoff
In the event of an engine failure or fire during takeoff, if the speed is below V1, the takeoff should be aborted using brakes as required and throttles to idle. If above V1, the takeoff should continue, retracting the gear after establishing a positive rate of climb.
Electrical Fire or Smoke
In case of an electrical fire or smoke, pilots should don oxygen masks set to 100% oxygen and switch the oxygen microphone to mix oxygen mask.
Emergency Descent
For an emergency descent, pilots should set throttles to idle, extend speed brakes, and initiate a moderate bank towards the pilot's side while maintaining a pitch attitude of approximately 25 degrees nose down.
Emergency Evacuation
In an emergency evacuation, pilots should turn both throttles off, press both engine fire switches, and check for the best escape route outside the airplane.
Safety notes
- Always follow emergency procedures as outlined in this document to ensure safety during critical situations.
- Ensure that all crew members are familiar with the emergency procedures for effective response.
Full document text
1 DEPARTAMENTO “SEGURIDAD OPERACIONAL” SUBDEPARTAMENTO “LICENCIAS” SECCIÓN EVALUACIONES “CESSNA CITATION BRAVO C-550” A. OPERATING LIMITS 1.- LIMITATIONS KIAS Vb (turbulence) 180 Vmo (between sea level and 8000 feet) 260 Vmo (between 8.000 and 27900 feet) 275 Mmo (above Vmo altitude) 0.700 match Vfe (up to 15º) 200 Vfe (Full down) 174 Vlo / Vle 250 and 260 Vsb No limit Vtire (ground speed) 165 Vmca 78 Vmcg 89 Max Cross Wind 15 Max Tail Wind 10 2 2.- FUEL (U.S. GAL) Type to Utilize Jet A-1 Max usable fuel quantity 4860 pounds (libras) 3.- WEIGHT (LIBRAS) Maximum Take-off 14800 libras Maximum Landing 13500 libras Max. Zero fuel weight 11300 libras Nose compartment 74 libras After cabin 321 libras Tail cone (forward) 414 Tail cone (after) 442 4.- Starter Limitations 30 sec ON 30 sec OFF 30 sec ON 30 sec OFF 30 sec ON 30 MIN OFF 3 B. EMERGENCIES PROCEDURES 1.- ENGINE FAIL OR FIRE DURING TAKEOFF a.- Speed Below V1– Takeoff Should Be Aborted Brakes AS REQUIRED Throttles IDDLE Speed Brakes AS REQUIRED Thrust Reverser DEPLOY ON UNAFFECTED ENGINE b.- Speed Above V1- Takeoff Should Normally Be Continued Gear UP (After Establishing A Positive Rate Of Climb) Clear Of Obstacles And V2 +10 ACELERATE TO Venr 4 2.- ENGINE FIRE Throttle (Affected Engine) IDDLE a.- If Light Remains On Engine Fire Switch LIFT COVER AND PUSH Either Illuminated Bottle Armed Light PUSH 3.- ENG FAIL DURING COUPLED APPROACH Power (Operating Engine) ENCRISE AS REQUIRED Autopilot And Yaw Damper OFF Airspeed Vref + 10 Kias Rudder Trim TRIM (Toward Operating Eng) Flaps TAKE OFF AND APROACH 4.- EMERGENCY RESTART - TWO ENGINES Ignition BOTH ON Boost Pumps BOTH ON Throttles IDDLE If Altitude Allows INCREASE AIRSPEED TO 200 KIAS 5 5.- ELECTRICAL FIRE OR SMOKE Oxygen Masks DOWN AND 100% OXIGEN Oxygen Microphone Switches MIX OXY MASK 6.- BATTERY OVERHEAT Note Amperage AMPERAGE CHECK Battery Switch BATTERY SWITCH - EMER Amperage NOTE DECREASE 7.- RAPID DECOMPRESSION Oxygen Mask DOWN AND 100% OXYGEN Emergency Descent AS REQUIRED Passenger Oxygen ENSURE PASSENGERS ARE RECEIVING OXYGEN Oxygen Mic Switch(S) MIX OXY MASK 6 8.- EMERGENCY DESCENT Throttles IDDLE Speed Brakes EXTEND Initiate Moderate Bank TO THE PILOT`S SIDE Airplane Pitch Attitude APROXIMATELY 25 DEGREES NOSE DOWN 9.- AUTOPILOT HARDOVER Autopilot/Trim Disengage Switch PRESS 7 10.- THRUST REVERSER INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT DURING TAKEOFF a.- Speed Below V1 – Takeoff Should Be Aborted Brakes AS REQUIRED Throttles IDDLE Speed Brakes EXTEND Thrust Reversers BOTH DEPLAY b.- Speed Above V1 – Takeoff Should Continue Emergency Stow Switch EMER After establishing a positive rate of climb, retract landing gear. Do not exceed 125 KIAS until thrust reverser stows 8 11.- THRUST REVERSER INADVERTENT IN FLIGHT DEPLOYMENT Control wheel / autopilot GRIP / DISENGAGE Emergency Stow Switch EMER (Afected engine) Throttle CHECK IDDLE Airspeed REDUCE TO 150 KIAS OR BELOW AFTER THRUST REVERSER STOWS, DO NOT EXCEED 200 KIAS 12.- THRUST REVERSER UNLOCK LIGHT ON IN FLIGHT Emergency Stow Switch EMER (ON AFFECTED ENGINE) Thrust Reverser Levers CHECK THRUST (Reverses levers ant stowed full forward position) 13.- EMERGENCY EVACUATION Throttle BOTH OFF LH/RH Engine Fire Switches BOTH PRESS LH/RH Fire Bottle Armed Switches BOTH PRESS (IF FIRE SUSPECTED) Battery Switch OFF Airplane Outside CHEK FOR BEST ESCAPE ROUTE