PA 34-200 Piper Seneca Emergency Procedures Checklist
Piper PA-34 Seneca V · Checklist
Overview
This document is an emergency procedures checklist specifically for the Piper PA-34 Seneca V. It provides critical steps for pilots to follow in the event of engine failures, fires, and other emergencies. The checklist is designed to be used in high-stress situations, ensuring that pilots can quickly reference necessary actions to maintain safety and control of the aircraft. Memory items are highlighted for quick recall, and the checklist covers various scenarios including engine failure during takeoff, in-flight engine fire, and emergency descent procedures. This document is essential for pilots operating the Seneca V to enhance their preparedness for emergency situations.
- Trim to 5° towards the good engine during engine failure.
- In the event of engine failure after takeoff, close throttles and apply maximum brakes.
- For engine fire in flight, reduce electrical load and prepare for emergency descent.
- If an engine fails to restart, feather the propeller and prepare for landing.
- Always advise ATC of emergency situations as soon as possible.
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In this document
Engine Failures
This section outlines procedures for handling engine failures during takeoff and in-flight. It includes steps for both adequate and inadequate runway remaining scenarios, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control and managing power settings. Key actions include adjusting trim to 5° towards the good engine, shutting off fuel pumps and magnetos for the inoperative engine, and preparing for a controlled landing.
Engine Fire Procedures
This section details the actions to take in the event of an engine fire, both on the ground and in flight. It instructs pilots to manage power settings, trim, and fuel selectors, and to advise ATC of the situation. The checklist emphasizes the importance of maintaining control and preparing for an emergency descent if necessary.
Emergency Descent
In the event of an emergency descent, this section provides steps for managing the aircraft's speed and configuration. It includes instructions for mixture settings, throttle management, and maintaining airspeed below critical thresholds to ensure safe descent.
Restart Procedures
This section describes the steps to attempt an engine restart after failure. It includes actions such as cycling magnetos, using alternate air, and engaging the starter. If the engine does not restart, it instructs pilots to feather the propeller and prepare for a controlled landing.
Fire Extinguisher Use
This section advises on the use of fire extinguishers in the event of an engine fire. It emphasizes the importance of isolating the fire source and ventilating the cabin after the fire is extinguished.
Safety notes
- Memory items are critical and should be committed to memory for quick recall during emergencies.
- Always maintain control of the aircraft above 90 mph during engine failure procedures.
- Do not retract landing gear above 125 mph during an emergency.
Full document text
PA 34-200 Piper Seneca Emergency Procedures Checklist Note: Heavy Boxes indicate Memory Items ENGINE FAILURES On Take Off Engine Failure - Cruise Adequate Runway Remaining (Above 1000 AGL) Inadequate Runway Remaining After Lift Off (Below 100 mph) Adequate Runway Remaining Inadequate Runway Remaining or Below 1000 AGL After Positive Control Established Power - Good Engine.........................As Req’d Trim..................................... 5° to Good Engine Fuel Pump Inop Engine ……........................OFF Magnetos Inop Engine...............................OFF Cowl Flap Inop Engine…… ..……...........CLOSED ALT Inop Engine...................................CLOSED Electrical Load.....................................REDUCE After Positive Control Established Fuel Selector Inop Engine…………………......OFF Trim .............................. 5° to Good Engine Fuel Selector (Live Engine)...................X-FEED Fuel Pump Inop Engine …................... OFF if Needed Magnetos Inop Engine ....................... OFF Advise ATC, Land ASAP Cowl Flap Inop Engine .................. CLOSED Maximum 25° Flaps on Approach ALT Inop Engine .................................. OFF With Single Engine Electrical Load .............................. REDUCE Fuel Selector Inop Engine ................... OFF Throttles ..................................... CLOSE Brakes............................................ MAX Throttles ........................................... CLOSE Brakes ................................................. MAX Master .................................................. OFF Fuel ........................................................OFF Turn to avoid obstacles Throttles ........................................... CLOSE Land .................................STRAIGHT AHEAD Brakes ................................................. MAX Control................................ Above 90 mph Pitch for Blue Line ....................... 105 mph Power ..................... MIX, PROP, THROTTLE Drag .................................. FLAPS/GEAR UP Verify ............ Inop Engine Retard Throttle Prop Inop Engine ........................ FEATHER Mixture Inop Engine ........................... ICO Call For Checklist Control ..............................Above 90 mph Pitch for Blue Line .....................105 mph Mixture Controls ........................Forward Propeller Controls………….……...…Forward Throttle Controls…………….….…….Forward Flaps………………………..………….…………….UP Gear……………………………………….………..UP Fuel Pumps………….……………………………ON Identify .......................Inoperative Engine Verify ............. Inop Engine Close Throttle CAUSE CHECK Mixture...............................As Required Fuel Boost Pumps.............................ON Fuel Selector .......................CROSSFEED Magnetos ..............................CYCLE ON Alternate Air ....................................ON Starter .........................Attempt Restart No Restart Inop Engine Propeller …...............Feather Inop Engine Mixture...........................ICO Call For Checklist Engine Fire - On Ground Propeller Overspeed Electrical Fire or Smoke Engine Fire - In Flight Power - Good Engine......................As Req’d Trim...............................3-5° to Good Engine Fuel Pump Inop Engine...........................OFF Magnetos Inop Engine............................OFF Cowl Flap Inop Engine........................Closed Engine Restart in Flight ALT Inop Engine......................................OFF Electrical Load...................................Reduce Fuel Selector Inop Engine.......................OFF Fuel Selector (Live Engine).................X-FEED If Needed Advise ATC, Land ASAP Emergency Descent Engine NOT Started Mixtures................................................ ICO Throttles................................. Full Forward Starter............................................. Engage Engine Started Continue Operating to suck fire into engine. If Fire Continues: Parking Brake................................... APPLY Fuel Selectors....................................... OFF Mixtures............................................... ICO Master and Alternators....................... OFF Evacuate, Extinguish Fire Mixtures....................................Full Forward Propellers..................................Full Forward Throttles.................................................IDLE Airspeed..........................................150 mph Do NOT Retract Landing Gear Above 125 mph Throttle on affected engine................... CLOSE Speed............................. Slow to (Vy) 105 mph Prop Lever………....................... Set to Low rpm Throttle ...................Slowly increase until prop Governor is engaged Continue Flight at reduced Speed and Power Land ASAP Affected Engine Fuel Selector..................................... .....OFF Throttle...............................................CLOSE Propeller...........................................Feather Mixture...................................................ICO Cowl Flap..............................................OPEN Call For Checklist Fuel Selector.............................................. ON Fuel Pump................................................. OFF Throttle.......................................... Forward ¼ Propeller..........................Cruise rpm Position Mixture................................................... RICH Magneto................................................... ON Starter.................................................Engage Until Windmilling Throttle At Reduced Power Until Engine Warm If no start, prime with electric fuel Pump for 3 seconds and repeat Last 2 steps Master/Alternators....................................OFF Air Vents...............................................CLOSED Fire Source..........................Attempt to Isolate Fire Extinguisher........................................USE If fire persists
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Emergency Descent...........................EXECUTE Land.........................................................ASAP If fire extinguished Cabin..................................................Ventilate Master/Alternators.....................................ON Essential Electrics........................................ON Land..........................................................ASAP