Beechcraft T-34B Mentor — Beech PRNFC T-34B PCL - Emergency 6-27-02

EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Overview

• NOTEItems marked with an asterisk (*) are memory items.

ENGINE FIRE DURING START engine_fire_ground

• MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleMEMORYOFF
• ThrottleMEMORYFULL FWD
• Continue cranking to clear engine, attempting a start.MEMORY
• If no start:
• IgnitionMEMORYOFF
• BatteryMEMORYOFF
• ABANDON AIRCRAFTMEMORY

ENGINE FIRE AFTER START ON GROUND engine_fire_ground

• MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleMEMORYOFF
• ThrottleMEMORYFULL FWD
• IgnitionMEMORYOFF
• BatteryMEMORYOFF
• ABANDON AIRCRAFTMEMORY

ABORTED TAKEOFF takeoff

• ThrottleMEMORYCLOSED
• BrakesMEMORYAPPLY
• If unable to stop on runway:
• CanopyMEMORYOPEN
• MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleMEMORYOFF
• IgnitionMEMORYOFF
• BatteryMEMORYOFF
• ABANDON AIRCRAFT after it stopsMEMORY

EMERGENCY LANDING PATTERN forced_landing

TO BE USED FOR: -- ENGINE FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION -- PRECAUTIONARY EMERGENCY LANDING -- SIMULATED ENGINE FAILURE

• 1 DESCENT
• A/S90 KIAS
• GearUP
• FlapsUP
• CanopyCLOSED

  (open prior to high key)

• PropHIGH PITCH ++++ Only for actual engine failure.
• 2 HIGH KEY (1,500 FEET AGL)
• 90 KIAS over intended point of landing. Turn to Low Key.
• GearDOWN

  prepared surfaces. Transition to 85 KIAS.

• GearUP

  unprepared surfaces or water. Maintain 90 KIAS.

• 3 LOW KEY (1,000 FEET AGL)
• 85 KIAS (gear down), 90 KIAS (gear up), wingtip distance abeam intended point of landing.
• 4 90-DEGREE (500-600 FEET AGL)
• Complete Landing Checklist.
• FlapsAS DESIRED

  Adjust to 75 KIAS with flaps down.

• 5 FINAL
• 800 feet straightaway.
• 200 feet AGL
• CanopyOPEN
• NOTE++ Only for actual engine failure.

LOW ALTITUDE ENGINE FAILURE engine_failure_in_flight

If engine fails at or below 1000 feet AGL:

• Assume safe gliding attitude. 75 KIAS FLAPS DOWN 80 KIAS FLAPS UPMEMORY
• Select best available landing area and turn to intercept the emergency landing pattern at the maximum altitude practicable.MEMORY
• GearMEMORYAS DESIRED
• FlapsMEMORYAS DESIRED
• Fuel shutoff valve handleMEMORYOFF
• BatteryMEMORYOFF
• CanopyMEMORYOPEN
• HarnessMEMORYLOCKED

HIGH ALTITUDE / PARTIAL ENGINE FAILURE engine_failure_in_flight

• Assume safe gliding attitude. Best glide is 90 KIASMEMORY
• Select best available landing area and turn to intercept the emergency landing pattern at the maximum altitude practicable. If power is available, climb to an altitude from which the aircraft can glide to a high key position.MEMORY
• GearMEMORYAS DESIRED

  (aircraft clean will extend glide)

• Fuel boost pumpMEMORYON
• Fuel shutoff valve handleMEMORYON
• MixtureMEMORYFULL RICH
• PropellerMEMORYFULL INCREASE
• ThrottleMEMORYFULL FWD
• IgnitionMEMORYON, BOTH
• If engine still not running:
• MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleMEMORYOFF
• PropellerMEMORYAS REQD
• IgnitionMEMORYOFF
• GearMEMORYAS REQ’D
• FlapsMEMORYAS DESIRED
• Transmit appropriate radio call.MEMORY
• BatteryMEMORYOFF
• GeneratorMEMORYOFF
• CanopyMEMORYOPEN
• HarnessMEMORYLOCKED

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

• MixtureMEMORYIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleMEMORYOFF
• ThrottleMEMORYCLOSED
• IgnitionMEMORYOFF
• BatteryMEMORYOFF
• GeneratorMEMORYOFF
• Do not attempt restart
• Execute emergency landing

WING FIRE IN FLIGHT engine_fire_in_flight

• NOTEA fire in the wing could be caused by fuel leakage and / or defective electrical wiring. Perform the following procedure:
• Battery and generator switchesMEMORYOFF
• Attempt to extinguish the fire by slipping aircraft away from fire.MEMORY
• If fire does not extinguish or is obviously fed by fuelMEMORYLAND ASAP

FUSELAGE FIRE IN FLIGHT cabin_fire

• AirspeedMEMORYREDUCE
• CanopyMEMORYCLOSED
• Cockpit air handlesMEMORYFULL OUT

  (air shut off)

• Battery and generator switchesMEMORYOFF
• If fire persistsMEMORYLAND ASAP

ELIMINATION OF SMOKE smoke_removal

• AirspeedMEMORYREDUCE

  (to minimize spreading of possible fire)

• CanopyMEMORYOPEN
• Cockpit air handlesMEMORYFULL OUT

  (air shut off)

• Determine source of smoke and execute appropriate emergency procedures.

CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES smoke_removal

If carbon monoxide contamination is suspected:

• CanopyMEMORYOPEN
• Cockpit air handlesMEMORYFULL OUT

  (air shut off)

FUEL LEAK / FUEL FUMES fuel_system_malfunction

Check fuel system for secondary indications and proceed as follows:

• Maintain present airspeedMEMORY
• Land as soon as practicalMEMORY
• CanopyMEMORYOPEN
• Cockpit air handlesMEMORYFULL OUT

  (air shut off)

• Battery and generator switchesMEMORYOFF
• Utilize landing gear emergency extension system.MEMORY
• Accomplish landing, clear runway, secure engine, and ABANDON AIRCRAFT.MEMORY

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT electrical_fire

• BatteryMEMORYOFF
• GeneratorMEMORYOFF
• All circuit breakersPULL
• All radio / electrical equipmentOFF
• If fire persists:
• Make emergency landing
• To isolate faulty circuit:
• Generator circuit breakerIN
• GeneratorON

  (if faulty) (OFF)

• BatteryON
• Check each necessary circuit one at a time by pushing IN circuit breaker and turning ON radio / electrical equipment it services.
• Secure unnecessary radio / electrical equipment to conserve battery if generator is secured.

PROPELLER FAILURE Propeller Failure

• Adjust throttle to maintain safe flight while minimizing overspeed.MEMORY
• Climb to put load on propeller.MEMORY
• Manipulate propeller control in an attempt to restore governing.MEMORY
• Land as soon as practicable.MEMORY

COCKPIT CIRCUIT BREAKERS Cockpit Circuit Breakers

• FORWARD COCKPIT ONLY
• AFT RIGHT HAND CONSOLE

DC POWER (GENERATOR) FAILURE electrical_failure

• GeneratorOFF

  (if warning light is on or voltage exceeds 30 volts)

• Nonessential electrical equipmentOFF

  (to conserve battery)

• If complete electrical system failure:
• GeneratorOFF
• BatteryOFF

AC POWER (INVERTER) FAILURE electrical_failure

• Inverter switchSPARE

  (if inverter out light is on)

LOST PLANE Lost Plane

• Confess
• Communicate
• Climb
• Conserve
• Comply with enroute procedures
• Know any peculiar local area procedures

DAMAGED AIRCRAFT AIRBORNE structural_damage

• If aircraft is controllable, climb to at least 5000 feet.
• Communicate – state difficulty, request visual inspection.
• Check flight characteristics:
• Gear and flaps down85 KIAS
• Gear down, flaps up90 KIAS
• Fly wide approach, maintaining 10 knots above minimums obtained during flight tests.

EMERGENCY LANDING GEAR EXTENSION landing_gear_malfunction

• Landing gear circuit breakerPULL OUT
• Landing gear handleDOWN
• Clutch knobUNLOCK
• Push clutch knob DOWN to engage crank.
• Crank gearDOWN

  (crank until handle will not move any further)

• Check gear indicatorsDOWN AND LOCKED

DITCHING ditching

• Plan to touch down before all fuel is exhausted to have power for controlled approach.
• Make radio distress call.
• Squawk7700
• Radio cordsDISCONNECT
• HarnessLOCK
• CanopyOPEN
• Landing gearUP
• FlapsDOWN
• BatteryOFF
• Make normal approach with power, if possible. Approach stall attitude at a speed under which full control of aircraft can be maintained. Plan landing direction as follows: Calm sea – Into wind Moderate swells – Parallel to swells High swells (25 knots of wind or more) – Into wind, attempting to land on upwind side of swell.
• Release safety belt ONLY after aircraft has come to a full stop.
• ABANDON AIRCRAFT

LANDING GEAR EMERGENCIES landing_gear_malfunction

• NOTEIf the gear cannot be lowered successfully, proceed with the following emergency procedures for the appropriate gear malfunction.
• CAUTIONIf an unsafe gear indication existed and the gear have been successfully lowered, do not attempt to raise the gear. Raising the gear after a malfunction could cause further damage.

GEAR UP LANDING landing_gear_malfunction

• Make normal approachFULL FLAPS
• CanopyOPEN
• HarnessLOCKED
• After touchdown:
• MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleOFF
• BatteryOFF
• ABANDON AIRCRAFT as soon as it stops.

NOSE GEAR MALFUNCTION landing_gear_malfunction

• Reduce airspeed: lower gear and flaps.
• Assume slow flight70 KIAS
• Make gentle pitching oscillations (use centrifugal force to swing nose gear into down position).
• When landing, lower nosewheel to runway gently.
• Use forward stick to keep nosewheel firmly on runway. Avoid wheel barrowing.

NOSE GEAR RETRACTED landing_gear_malfunction

• Make a normal approach
• CanopyOPEN
• After touching main wheels down, hold nose up as long as possible with full nose down elevator trim and full backstick.
• Before nose settles onto ground:
• MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleOFF
• BatteryOFF
• ABANDON AIRCRAFT as soon as it stops.

ONE MAIN GEAR RETRACTED landing_gear_malfunction

• Have gear position checked visually by another pilot or by the tower on a flyby, if possible.
• If verified that one gear is not fully extended and an attempt to retract it is unsuccessful, execute normal approach with full flaps and power on to reduce landing speed, carrying the wing slightly lower on the down and locked side.
• CanopyOPEN (Blow)
• Touch down smoothly on the down and locked gear. Hold opposite wing up with aileron as long as possible after nosewheel touches down.
• When wingtip strikes the ground, apply maximum opposite brake pressure.
• As soon as aircraft stops:
• MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
• Fuel shutoff valve handleOFF
• BatteryOFF
• ABANDON AIRCRAFT

FLAT TIRE landing_gear_malfunction

• Touch down well over opposite side of runway to allow room for a swerve and hold directional control with opposite brake.
• Avoid hard applications of brake.
• After landing with a flat tire, perform the Secure Checklist when the aircraft comes to a complete stop and have the aircraft towed clear of the landing area.
• Do not taxi in with a flat tire.

BRAKE FAILURE brake_failure

• If no brake pressure was evident during landing pattern brake check, land aircraft as short as possible using full flaps to shorten landing roll. After touchdown, secure the engine. When the aircraft comes to a complete stop, complete the remaining items on the Secure Checklist and have the aircraft towed clear of the landing area.

HARD LANDINGS structural_damage

• If on the runway:
• Runway permitting, execute a full stop.
• Do not attempt to taxi the aircraft.
• If airborne:
• Have landing gear checked visually by another pilot or by tower on a flyby, if possible.
• If the check reveals no visible damage, execute a normal full flap landing and proceed as in steps 1 and 2.
• If visual damage is confirmed, execute appropriate emergency procedure.

EMERGENCY DESCENT emergency_descent

• ThrottleIDLE
• PropellerFULL INCREASE
• Landing gearDOWN
• FlapsDOWN
• Airspeed110 KIAS