Emergency Extraction - AD-4NA Skyraider
DOUGLAS AD-4NA SKYRAIDER · Checklist
Overview
This document is a checklist for the Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider, focusing on emergency extraction procedures. It provides detailed instructions on canopy release, engine shutdown, battery disconnect, and safety hazards associated with the aircraft.
- Canopy can be opened manually if hydraulic pressure is lost.
- Emergency canopy release uses a nitrogen pressure system.
- Main battery switch is located on the pilot's right console.
- Engine shutdown involves pulling the mixture control and turning off the magneto switch.
- Battery disconnect is accessed under the rear floor panel.
- The aircraft has a single 380-gallon fuel cell.
- Hydraulic fluid is MIL 5606 and is flammable.
- Oxygen tank is located in the fuselage equipment bay.
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Document
Source
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Document details
- Type ·
- Checklist
- Year ·
- 2020
- File size ·
- 377 KB
- Copy found at ·
- schultzairshows.com
- Language ·
- en
Specifications & performance
Extracted from this document.
Specifications
- Oil capacity gallons ·
- 38
- Fuel capacity gallons ·
- 380
What is the Emergency Extraction - AD-4NA Skyraider?
The Emergency Extraction - AD-4NA Skyraider is a checklist for the DOUGLAS AD-4NA SKYRAIDER, dated 2020.
What year was the Emergency Extraction - AD-4NA Skyraider published?
The Emergency Extraction - AD-4NA Skyraider — the DOUGLAS AD-4NA SKYRAIDER checklist on file — is dated 2020.
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In this document
Normal Canopy Release
The canopy is hydraulically operated and can be opened manually if there is no hydraulic pressure.
Emergency Canopy Release
Utilizes a nitrogen pressure operated system by depressing the red release button.
Engine Shutdown
Involves pulling the mixture control to IDLE/CUT-OFF and turning the magneto switch to OFF.
Battery Disconnect
Located inside the rear compartment, accessed by removing the floor panel.
Hazards
Includes information on fuel, hydraulic system, engine, and oxygen system hazards.
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Safety notes
- Hydraulic fluid is flammable.
- The entire engine is hot.
- Oxygen is not typically kept full on this aircraft.
- Confirm oxygen levels with crew for specific shows.
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Full document text
Emergency Extraction AD-4NA Skyraider: The Proud American Aircraft Type: Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider Date: June 15, 2020 Registration: N965AD Normal Canopy Release • The canopy is hydraulically operated. If there is no hydraulic pressure, the canopy can be opened manually by moving the control to “open” and sliding with the red handles located on each side of the canopy. This may require two people, one on each side of the canopy Emergency Canopy Release • The canopy can be opened utilizing a nitrogen pressure operated system by depressing the red release button and moving the control to “Rescue” Harnesses • Release the belt by lifting the release lever on the lap belt. Seat pack parachute is not attached to the seat and can remain on the pilot during extraction Master/Battery Switch NORMAL and EMERGENCY RELEASE RED RELEASE BUTTON Emergency Extraction AD-4NA Skyraider: The Proud American Aircraft Type: Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider Date: June 15, 2020 Registration: N965AD • The main Battery Switch is located on the pilot’s right console. It is labeled “Bat & Gen”. Move the switch aft to turn off battery power. Lifting the guard is not required BATTERY SWITCH Emergency Extraction AD-4NA Skyraider: The Proud American Aircraft Type: Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider Date: June 15, 2020 Registration: N965AD Engine Shutdown • In the event the engine is still running, pull the Mixture Control to the IDLE/CUT-OFF position (Full back, push in “M” button on top of lever to release detent catches), turn Magneto Switch to OFF (full CCW) or turn to Fuel Selector to OFF (knob pointing aft) • Generally, Oxygen is not kept full on this aircraft. Confirm with crew for particular shows. FUEL SELECTOR OXYGEN CONTROL S MAGNETO SWITCH MIXTURE CONTROL LEVER Emergency Extraction AD-4NA Skyraider: The Proud American Aircraft Type: Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider Date: June 15, 2020 Registration: N965AD Battery Disconnect • Located inside the rear compartment, under the floor panel. Remove the floor panel for access to battery. • Turn the battery connector knob counter clockwise and remove the connector from the battery BATTERY Emergency Extraction AD-4NA Skyraider: The Proud American Aircraft Type: Douglas AD-4NA Skyraider Date: June 15, 2020 Registration: N965AD Hazards Fuel • Aircraft fuel is contained in a single 380 gallon fuel cell located in the fuselage just behind the cockpit • An electric boost pump located lower left equipment bay feeds pressurized fuel to an engine driven pump and then to the engine Hydraulic System • Fluid is MIL 5606 and is flammable • Reservoir is located on the left side of the engine firewall • Pumps – 2 located on the engine • Accumulator – 1 located near the hydraulic tank Engine • Fire / heat – The entire engine is hot • Oil – 38 gallon reservoir is located on the engine fire wall • Hydraulic – 2 engine driven pumps and has residual pressure • Fuel – Fuel lines run from tank through the fuel selector valve to the electric and engine driven pumps and then to the carburetor Oxygen System • Tank is located in the fuselage equipment bay under the cockpit • A control valve is located in the left side of cockpit forward of the throttle/prop/mixture controls