Piper Seminole - Emergency Procedures Checklist
Piper PA-44 Seminole · Checklist
Overview
This document is an Emergency Procedures Checklist specifically designed for the Piper PA-44 Seminole aircraft. It provides pilots with critical procedures to follow in various emergency situations, including engine fires, engine failures, and electrical issues. The checklist is structured to guide pilots through immediate actions required to ensure safety during flight emergencies. It serves as a quick reference for pilots to manage in-flight emergencies effectively, ensuring that they can respond promptly and correctly to maintain control of the aircraft and safeguard passengers.
- Engine fire procedures include shutting off fuel selectors and using a fire extinguisher.
- For engine failure on takeoff, actions differ based on airspeed: below or above 75 KIAS.
- Critical airspeeds include Vy = 82 KIAS, Vx = 82 KIAS, and Vmc = 56 KIAS.
- Emergency frequencies include 121.5 for general emergencies and specific terminal frequencies for Ottawa and Montreal.
- Electrical failure procedures involve managing loads and switching alternators as needed.
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Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the Piper PA-44 Seminole.
- Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
- Checklist
- Maintenance Manual
- Parts Catalog (IPC)
- Systems & Wiring
- Service Bulletins
- Type Certificate (TCDS)
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In this document
Engine Fire at Startup
This section outlines the immediate actions to take in the event of an engine fire during startup, including shutting off fuel selectors and using the fire extinguisher.
Engine Failure on Takeoff
Procedures for handling engine failure during takeoff are detailed, with specific actions based on whether the aircraft is below or above 75 KIAS.
Electrical Failures
This section describes the steps to take in case of electrical failures, including managing electrical loads and switching alternators.
Forced Landing Procedures
Guidelines for executing a forced landing are provided, emphasizing the importance of maintaining control and preparing for landing.
Emergency Descent
Instructions for performing an emergency descent are included, focusing on airspeed management and maintaining aircraft control.
Critical Airspeeds
The checklist lists critical airspeeds for the Piper PA-44 Seminole, including Vy, Vx, Va, Vfe, Vmc, Vsse, Vyse, Vxse, and Vne.
Emergency Frequencies
Emergency communication frequencies are provided for pilots to use in case of emergencies, including general emergency and communications failure codes.
Safety notes
- Always follow checklist procedures in emergencies to ensure safety.
- Maintain situational awareness and control of the aircraft during emergencies.
Full document text
Piper Seminole - Emergency Procedures Checklist Created by FlightChecklists.com Engine Fire at Startup Engine Fire in Flight Cabin Fire Wing Fire Electrical Fire Engine Failure on T/O < 75 KIAS Engine Fail on T/O >75KIAS Sufficient Runway Engine Fail on T/O >75KIAS Insufficient Runway Engine Out Overshoot (AVOID) Intentional Engine Shutdown Air Restart Engine Fail in Cruise Flight Engine Out Landing Loss of Oil Pressure Partial Power Loss / Rough Engine / Overheat Propeller Overspeed ...................................................................................................... ICO ...................................................................................................... OPEN ...................................................................................................... Continue Cranking ...................................................................................................... Continue Cranking ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... ICO ...................................................................................................... Exit ...................................................................................................... DISCHARGE Mixture Throttle Starter If Engine Starts Starter (to pull flames into engine) If Engine Doesn't Start Fuel Selectors Mixtures Crew/Pax Fire Extinguisher ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... CLOSE ...................................................................................................... FEATHER ...................................................................................................... ICO ...................................................................................................... OPEN ...................................................................................................... ASAP Fuel Selector Throttle Propeller Mixture Cowl Flap Forced Landing (if req'd) ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... DISCHARGE ...................................................................................................... VENTILATE ...................................................................................................... ASAP Master Vents/Heater Fire Extinguisher Cabin (once fire out) Land ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... ASAP Master Lights/Electrics Pitot Heat Master Forced Landing (if req'd) ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... IF NEEDED ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... ON Master Electrics Fire Extinguisher Master Required Electrics ...................................................................................................... CLOSED ...................................................................................................... MAX BRAKING ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF Throttles Brakes If runoff unavoidable Master Fuel Selectors ...................................................................................................... CLOSED ...................................................................................................... 75KIAS ...................................................................................................... FULL ...................................................................................................... STRAIGHT AHEAD ...................................................................................................... MAX BRAKING Throttles Airspeed Flaps Land Brakes ...................................................................................................... MAINTAIN ...................................................................................................... CLIMB ATTITUDE ...................................................................................................... UP ...................................................................................................... UP ...................................................................................................... 88KIAS ...................................................................................................... IDENTIFY/VERIFY ...................................................................................................... FEATHER Heading Pitch Flaps Gear Airspeed
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INOP Engine INOP Engine ...................................................................................................... FORWARD ...................................................................................................... FORWARD ...................................................................................................... OPEN SLOWLY ...................................................................................................... UP ...................................................................................................... UP ...................................................................................................... 88KIAS ...................................................................................................... AS REQUIRED ...................................................................................................... AS REQUIRED Mixture Propellers Throttle Flaps Gear Airspeed Trim Cowl Flaps ...................................................................................................... IDLE ...................................................................................................... 25" ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... CLOSED ...................................................................................................... ICO ...................................................................................................... FEATHER ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... <60A Throttle (inop engine) Throttle (operative) Fuel Selector Cowl Flap Mixture Propeller Magnetos Fuel Pump Alternator Electrical Load ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... CRUISE POSITION ...................................................................................................... RICH ...................................................................................................... TWO STROKES - 1/4" ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... PROP WINDMILLING ...................................................................................................... REDUCE TO WARM ...................................................................................................... ON Fuel Selector Fuel Pump Propeller Mixture Throttle Magnetos Starter Throttle Alternator .......................................................................... MAINTAIN .......................................................................... FULL .......................................................................... UP .......................................................................... IDENTIFY/VERIFY .......................................................................... ON .......................................................................... LOCKED .......................................................................... ON .......................................................................... ON/Cycle .......................................................................... ON .......................................................................... FEATHER (>950RPM) .......................................................................... OFF .......................................................................... CLOSED .......................................................................... ICO .......................................................................... OFF .......................................................................... OFF .......................................................................... OFF .......................................................................... CONSIDER X-FEED .......................................................................... AS REQUIRED .......................................................................... OFF .......................................................................... REDUCE .......................................................................... <2700RPM .......................................................................... OFF .......................................................................... REDUCE <60A Heading/Altitude Mixtures/Props/Throttles Flaps/Gear INOP Engine Troubleshoot Fuel Selectors Primers Carb Heats Magnetos Fuel Pump If engine does not restart Propeller Secure the dead engine Fuel Selector Cowl Flap Mixture Magnetos Fuel Pump Alternator Protect the good engine Fuel Selector Cowl Flap Carb Heat Throttle Propeller Fuel Pump Electrical Load .......................................................................... FEATHERED .......................................................................... DOWN .......................................................................... MAX 25 .......................................................................... MAX 90KIAS Inop Prop When landing is assured Landing Gear Flaps Airspeed .......................................................................... CHECK .......................................................................... SHUTDOWN ENGINE .......................................................................... LAND ASAP Oil Temperature Temp High Temp Stable .......................................................................... RICH .......................................................................... ON .......................................................................... ON .......................................................................... AS NEEDED Mixture Fuel Pumps Carb Heats Cowl Flaps .......................................................................... CLOSED .......................................................................... CHECK .......................................................................... DECREASE (NOT FEATHER) .......................................................................... REDUCE .......................................................................... <2700RPM Throttles Oil Pressure Prop Airspeed Throttle Fuel Starvation Boost Pump Failure Cross-Feed Elec. Fail - One Ammeter 0 Amp Elec. Fail - Two Ammeters 0 Amp Electrical Overload Emergency Descent Manual Gear Extension Wheels Up Landing Brake Failure or Siezure Flap Failure Vacuum Pump Failure Heater Overheat Door Open in Flight Emergency Exit Ciritical Airspeeds Vy ── 82 KIAS Vx ── 82 KIAS Va ── 135 KIAS Vfe ── 111 KIAS Vmc ── 56 KIAS Vsse ── 82 KIAS Vyse ── 88 KIAS Vxse ── 82 KIAS Vne ── 202 KIAS Max Demo'd Xwind ── 17 KTS Transponder Codes 7700 ── General Emergency 7600 ── Cimmunications Failure 7500 ── Unlawful Interference Emergency Assistance Emergency Frequency ── 121.5 Ottawa Terminal ── 127.7 Montreal Terminal ── 134.15 Montreal Centre ── 134.97 Flight Service ── 1-866-WX-BRIEF Fire/Ambulance/Police ── 911 ...................................................................................................... X-FEED ...................................................................................................... X-FEED ...................................................................................................... ASAP If leaking (Use it before you lose it) If empty (Note reduced range) Land ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... CHECK ...................................................................................................... CYCLE Master Circuit Breaker Boost Pump ...................................................................................................... X-FEED ...................................................................................................... AS REQ'D ...................................................................................................... NOT REQUIRED Fuel Selector (eng. to be fed) Fuel Selector (donor tank) Fuel Pumps ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... CHECK ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... <60A Alternator Switch Circuit Breakers Alt Switch If power not restored Alternator Switch Electrical Load ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... REDUCE ...................................................................................................... CHECK ...................................................................................................... ON INDIVIDUALLY ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... <60A ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... ON INDIVIDUALLY ...................................................................................................... <60A Alternator Switches Electrical Load Circuit Breakers ALT. Switches If power is restored on one Other Switch Electrical Load If power is NOT restored Battery Switch ALT. Switches If power is restored on one or both Electrical Load If power is not restored, proceed VFR to nearest aerodrome. If in IMC ration remaining battery power for an approach and obtain a clearance ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... <60A ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... AS REQUIRED ...................................................................................................... REDUCE Alternator Switches Battery Switch If ALT loads are reduced Electrical Load If ALT loads are NOT reduced Alternator Switches Battery Switch Electrical Load ...................................................................................................... CLOSED ...................................................................................................... FORWARD ...................................................................................................... AS REQUIRED ...................................................................................................... <140KIAS ...................................................................................................... DOWN Throttles Propellers Mixtures Airspeed Gear ...................................................................................................... <100KIAS ...................................................................................................... CHECK ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... ON ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... DOWN ...................................................................................................... PULL ...................................................................................................... 3 GREEN Airspeed Circuit Breakers Master Alternators Nav Lights (Daytime) Gear Selector Emergency Extension Gear Lights ...................................................................................................... NORMAL ...................................................................................................... UP ...................................................................................................... CLOSE ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... OFF ...................................................................................................... LOW AIRSPEED Approach Speed Flaps Immediately before touchdown Throttles Master Magnetos Fuel Selectors Touchdown ...................................................................................................... FULL ...................................................................................................... FULL AFT ...................................................................................................... ICO ...................................................................................................... AVOID Flaps Yoke Mixtures Obstacles ...................................................................................................... AS NORMAL ...................................................................................................... AS REQUIRED Approach (Vs=54KIAS, Vso=56KIAS) Brake ...................................................................................................... INCREASE TO 2700RPM ...................................................................................................... DESCEND Suction below 4.5 inHG RPM Altitude If overheat light illuminates, fuel, air, and ignition to the heater have been cut off automatically. DO NOTHING. ...................................................................................................... <82KIAS ...................................................................................................... CLOSED ...................................................................................................... OPEN ...................................................................................................... SIDE THEN TOP Aircraft Flies Normally Airspeed Cabin Vents Storm Window Latches ...................................................................................................... REMOVE ...................................................................................................... PULL FORWARD ...................................................................................................... PUSH BOTTOM Plastic Cover Red Handle Window