Mooney M20 J 201 SN-24-0001 – 24-0377
Mooney M20R Ovation · Emergency Procedures
Overview
This document serves as the Emergency Procedures manual for the Mooney M20J 201 aircraft. It provides critical information for pilots regarding various emergency situations, including engine failure, electrical issues, and landing gear malfunctions. The manual outlines specific procedures to follow in these scenarios, ensuring pilots can respond effectively to maintain safety during flight operations. It is essential for pilots to familiarize themselves with these procedures to enhance their preparedness for unexpected situations in the air.
- Best glide speed is 105 MPH (90 KIAS).
- In case of engine failure during takeoff, throttle to idle and apply brakes immediately.
- For electrical landing gear failure, slow to 125 MPH (109 KIAS) and manually lower the gear.
- Fire in flight requires immediate action: master switch off, mixture cut off, and throttle closed.
- Maintain control and avoid heading changes of more than 30 degrees below 500 feet after takeoff.
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Originally published by www.mooney201.de. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.
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- Emergency Procedures
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- 3
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- 290 KB
- Publisher
- www.mooney201.de
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In this document
Emergency Procedures Overview
The manual details emergency procedures for the Mooney M20J 201, including engine failure during takeoff, in-flight engine power loss, and electrical failures. Each section provides step-by-step actions to take, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control and following specific protocols to ensure safety.
Engine Failure During Takeoff
In the event of an engine failure during takeoff, the pilot should reduce throttle to idle, apply brakes, and cut off the mixture. The ignition switch and master should also be turned off. It is critical to avoid heading changes of more than 30 degrees below 500 feet.
Engine Power Loss In Flight
If experiencing engine power loss in flight, pilots should maintain best glide speed of 105 MPH (90 KIAS), set the mixture to full rich, turn on the boost pump, and select a fuel tank with fuel. The propeller should be set to low pitch and the cowl flaps closed.
Electrical Failure of Landing Gear
In case of an electrical failure of the landing gear, the pilot should slow the aircraft to 125 MPH (109 KIAS), turn off the gear circuit breaker, and ensure the gear switch is in the down position. The handcrank should be used to manually lower the gear.
Fire In Flight
In the event of a fire in flight, the master switch should be turned off, the mixture cut off, and vents opened. The throttle should be closed, and the fuel selector turned off. Pilots should check circuit breakers and ensure heat/defrost is off.
Safety notes
- Always perform a thorough preflight inspection to ensure aircraft readiness.
- Familiarize yourself with emergency procedures before flight.
- Maintain situational awareness during emergencies to avoid further complications.
Full document text
Mooney M20 J 201 SN-24-0001 – 24-0377 Mooney M20 J 201 SN-24-0001 – 24-0377 SPEEDS MPH KIAS VS0 63 MPH 55 KIAS VS0 (Flaps up) 72 MPH 63 KIAS VY (Gear up) 100 MPH 90 KIAS VX (Gear up) 76 MPH 66 KIAS VA 138 MPH 120 KIAS VLE (EXT) 125 MPH 109 KIAS VLO (RET) 115 MPH 100 KIAS VFE 132 MPH 115 KIAS VNO 203 MPH 179 KIAS VNE 228 MPH 198 KIAS Glide (2740 LBS) 105 MPH 90 KIAS Glide (2300 LBS) 98 MPH 85 KIAS BEFORE STARTING ENGINE Preflight Check COMPLETE Door / Baggage Door LATCHED/LOCKED Passenger brief COMPLETED Seatbelts FASTENED Controls FREE & CORRECT Circuit breakers IN Landing gear switch DOWN position Clock SET Radio master ON ATIS / Departure Clearance RECEIVED Radio master OFF STARTING ENGINE Ram air door CLOSED Cowl Flaps OPEN Alternate Static OFF Parking brake SET Fuel selector LOWEST tank Master switch ON Anti-collision ON Mixture FULL RICH Propeller HIGH Throttle FULL Boost pump Count 3-5, then OFF Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Throttle 1/4" Propeller area CLEAR Starter ENGAGE Mixture SMOOTH TO RICH Throttle 1000 RPM OIL PRESSURE CHECK STARTING ENGINE WHEN FLOODED Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Throttle OPEN FULL Boost pump OFF Starter ENGAGE Mixture Advance Throttle retard to 1000 WARM UP Mixture Lean aggressively Engine Indicators NORMAL Fuel selector FULL TANK Avionic Master ON RADIOS SET Annunciators PRESS to test Autopilot Flight Director ENABLE Autopilot TEST (4xRED FLASH) Autopilot ENGAGED Autopilot TRIM CHECK Autopilot HDG CHECK Autopilot DISENGAGE TAXIING LIGHTS as required BRAKES release, CHECK COMPASS swings freely Attitude indicator level attitude ±5 Turn coordinator correct turns/ball free Directional gyro moves with MC Engine Runup Procedure BRAKES SET, hold MIXTURE SET THROTTLE 1800 RPM PROP cycle 3, leave HIGH Magnetos max drop 175 RPM max diff. 50 RPM Suction GREEN Throttle 1000 RPM Oil press/temp NORMAL Departure Briefing Runway Length, Condition, Traffic Rotate Speed 71 MPH (62 KIAS) Climb out Normal 100 MPH (90 KIAS) Obstacle 76 MPH (66 KIAS) Landing Gear Before 115 MPH (100 KIAS) Departure REVIEW Review Emergency Procedures Engine failure during Takeoff: Throttle IDLE Brakes APPLY Mixture IDLE, CUT OFF Ignition Switch OFF Master OFF Engine Failure immediately after Takeoff: Airspeed: 100 MPH (87 KIAS) Mixture Idle, cut off Fuel Selector Off Ignition Off Master Off NO HEADING CHANGES OF MORE THAN 30° BELOW 500FT! BEFORE TAKE OFF Door LATCHED/LOCKED Seat belts/harness FASTENED TRIM SET for TAKEOFF FLAPS SET for TAKEOFF Transponder ACS-S, correct code Flight instruments SET (HDG/Alt) IFR? Pitot Heat ON Boost pump ON CRUISE Boost pump OFF Flaps and Gear UP Cowl Flaps CLOSED Light CHECK Ram Air OPEN when in Clear Air Normal max. power 75% Best ECONOMY lean to: PEAK or LOP Fuel Switch tank DESCENT Ram air door CLOSED Mixture ENRICHEN Fuel selector FULLEST tank Approach Briefing Wind Weather Runway Review Approach VFR IFR Traffic Pattern: Entry, Altitudes, Airspeed IAP: Navaid, Course, FAF, Descent Path, Airspeed, Time to Fixes, DA / MDA, Visual Descent Point, Missed Approach and Intentions Review Speeds Flaps 132 MPH (115 KAS) Gear 125 MPH (109 KIAS) Pattern: 98 MPH ( 85 KIAS) Final: 81 MPH ( 71 KIAS) APPROACH AND LANDING Landing light as required Fuel Fullest Tank Flaps max 132 MPH ( 115 KIAS) Landing Gear DOWN,125 MPH (109 KIAS) Mixture SET Propeller HIGH Fuel Pump ON Ram Air CLOSED Seat belts/harness FASTENED Seat backs ERECT Airspeed Final 81 MPH ( 71 KIAS) Final CHK GEAR DOWN AFTER LANDING Pitot Heat OFF Flaps UP Cowl Flaps OPEN STOPPING ENGINE Transponder 7000 SBY Flaps UP Trim SET for TAKEOFF Lights OFF Radio Master OFF Throttle 1200 RPM Propeller HIGH Mixture IDLE CUT OFF Master OFF Magnetos OFF PARKING Overhead Air Scoop CLOSED Control wheel SECURE with seatbelt Door/luggage door LOCKED Tie downs SECURE Flight plan CLOSED ENGINE POWER LOSS IN FLIGHT Airspeed best glide, 105 MPH (90 KIAS) Mixture full RICH Boost pump ON Fuel selector Tank WITH FUEL Propeller LOW PITCH Cowl Flaps CLOSED GLIDING DISTANCE: 2 NM per 1.000 ft FIRE IN FLIGHT ELECTRICAL ENGINE Master switch OFF Mixture CUT OFF Vents OPEN Boost pump OFF Storm window OPEN Throttle CLOSED Heat/defrost OFF Fuel selector OFF Circuit Breaker CHECK Heat/defrost OFF FAILURE of ELECTRICAL LANDING GEAR Slow Aircraft 125 MPH (109 KIAS) Gear Circuit Breaker OFF Gear Switch DOWN Position Handcrank Push FORWARD Handcrank crank clockwise Gear Annunciator GREEN Visual Gear Down Indicator CHECK GREEN Mooney M20 J 201 SN-24-0001 – 24-0377 Mooney M20 J 201 SN-24-0001 – 24-0377 Preflight Inspection Cockpit/Cabin Magneto / Starter Radio Master Gear Switch Master switch OFF OFF DOWN ON Landing gear light Annunciator lights Gyro Fuel gauges OUTSIDE LIGHTS Master Switch "Gear Down" press to test Listen, spooling? CHECK, note quantity CHECK OFF Fuel Selector Drain Pull on Both 5 sec. Controls FREE Outside 1) RIGHT STATIC PORT FREE 2) TAIL Tiedown REMOVE EMPENNAGE CHECK 3) LEFT STATIC PORT FREE TAIL CONE ACCESS DOOR SECURE STATIC SYSTEM DRAIN CHECK 4) LEFT WING SKIN CHECK FLAP and AILERON CHECK WING TIP STROBE CHECk TIE DOWN REMOVE 5) PITOT TUBE and STALL SWITCH CHECK FUEL TANK CHECK QUANTITY FUEL TANK DRAIN SAMPLE PITOT SYSTEM DRAIN CHECK TANK VENT FREE FUEL SELECTOR DRAIN VALVE CLOSED LEFT MAIN GEAR CHECK 6) WINDSHIELD CLEAN LEFT Side Cowling CLOSED 7) PROPELLER CHECK RAM Air Door CHECK CLOSED LANDING LIGHT CKECK NOSE GEAR CHECK CHOCKS REMOVE 8) RIGHT Side COWLING CLOSED ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK 9) FUEL TANK CHECK QUANTITY FUEL TANK DRAIN SAMPLE TANK VENT FREE RIGHT MAIN GEAR CHECK TIE DOWN REMOVE 10) LEFT WING SKIN CHECK WING TIP STROBE CHECK AILERON AND FLAP CHECK 11) BAGGAGE DOOR SECURE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Mooney M20 J 201 SN-24-0001 – 24-0377 Mooney M20 J 201 Power Setting Table - Lycoming Model IO-360-A1B6D, 200 HP Pressure Altitude (feet) Std Temp. F/C 110 HP - 55% RPM & Man Press 130 HP - 65% RPM & Man Press 150 HP- 75% RPM & Man Press Pressure Altitude (feet)
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