Cessna 310 R — Emergency Procedures NOT FOR FLIGHT — source fidelity: not_applicable | operational review: none | completeness: partial | 1 unresolved safety defect(s) Source: authored — no source document Rights: original_expression CC-BY-4.0 Checklist hash: f4ee3b1d2a4ad18d953d28b9913e234aa5a97c0841aae58a0148b4c01c066850 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF — BEFORE / AT ROTATION [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] Throttles — both [MEMORY] .......................... IDLE IMMEDIATELY [ ] Brakes [MEMORY] ...................... APPLY FIRMLY; REMAIN ON RUNWAY ** CAUTION: If airborne at low speed below obstacle clearance: land ahead on remaining runway or suitable area. Do not attempt single-engine climb at low speed. [ ] Directional control [MEMORY] ... APPLY RUDDER TOWARD OPERATING ENGINE; MAINTAIN WINGS LEVEL [ ] Airspeed — if airborne [MEMORY] ... MAINTAIN AT OR ABOVE VYSE (BLUE LINE); NEVER LET SPEED DECAY TOWARD VMC [ ] Landing gear — if climb is established [MEMORY] ... RETRACT AFTER POSITIVE CLIMB CONFIRMED AND RUNWAY NO LONGER AVAILABLE [ ] Flaps [MEMORY] ... RETRACT INCREMENTALLY AS SPEED AND ALTITUDE PERMIT [ ] Identify failed engine [MEMORY] ... DEAD FOOT — DEAD ENGINE: FOOT WITH REDUCED RUDDER PRESSURE IDENTIFIES FAILED ENGINE [ ] Continue with engine failure in flight checklist ... ONCE ABOVE OBSTACLE CLEARANCE AND AT VYSE ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT — IDENTIFY / VERIFY / FEATHER / SECURE [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ [ ] Airspeed — pitch immediately [MEMORY] ... MAINTAIN AT OR ABOVE VYSE; ACCEPT ALTITUDE LOSS IF NEEDED TO HOLD BLUE LINE [ ] Identify failed engine [MEMORY] ... DEAD FOOT — DEAD ENGINE: REDUCED RUDDER PEDAL LOAD IDENTIFIES THE FAILED SIDE; CONFIRM WITH ENGINE INSTRUMENTS [ ] Operating engine — verify at full power [MEMORY] ... THROTTLE, PROPELLER, AND MIXTURE: FULL / FULL / RICH [ ] Failed engine — verify identification before feathering ... SMOOTHLY RETARD SUSPECT THROTTLE: NO CHANGE IN YAW CONFIRMS THE FAILED ENGINE [ ] Failed engine — fuel selector ... SWITCH TO FULLEST MAIN TANK IF NOT ALREADY SET [ ] Failed engine — fuel pump ....... ON — CHECK FOR RESTORATION OF POWER [ ] Failed engine — mixture .............................. RICH — CONFIRM [ ] Failed engine — magnetos ............................. BOTH — CONFIRM [ ] Failed engine — restart attempt ... ATTEMPT IF CAUSE UNKNOWN AND CONDITIONS PERMIT; IF FIRE OR RESTART FAILS, PROCEED TO FEATHER [ ] Failed engine — propeller control [MEMORY] ... FEATHER AFTER CONFIRMING IDENTIFICATION AND FAILED RESTART [ ] Failed engine — throttle ..................... CLOSE AFTER FEATHERING [ ] Failed engine — mixture ................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Failed engine — fuel selector ................................... OFF [ ] Failed engine — fuel pump ....................................... OFF [ ] Failed engine — alternator ...................................... OFF [ ] Failed engine — magnetos ........................................ OFF [ ] Operating engine — cowl flap ......... OPEN AS NEEDED FOR TEMPERATURE [ ] Rudder trim ....... TRIM TO REDUCE PEDAL LOAD TOWARD OPERATING ENGINE [ ] Altitude and airspeed assessment ... MAINTAIN VYSE; DETERMINE WHETHER ALTITUDE CAN BE MAINTAINED; DECLARE EMERGENCY IF REQUIRED; DIVERT TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] Throttle — affected engine [MEMORY] ............... CLOSE IMMEDIATELY [ ] Mixture — affected engine [MEMORY] ... IDLE CUT-OFF — CUT FUEL TO FIRE [ ] Fuel selector — affected engine [MEMORY] ..... OFF — STOP FUEL SUPPLY [ ] Fuel pump — affected engine [MEMORY] ............................ OFF [ ] Propeller — affected engine [MEMORY] ........................ FEATHER [ ] Alternator — affected engine .................................... OFF [ ] Airspeed — increase if altitude permits ... INCREASE TO AID FIRE SUPPRESSION THROUGH AIRFLOW [ ] Fire extinguisher — if fire continues ... DISCHARGE INTO NACELLE IF ACCESSIBLE AND PER AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT [ ] If fire does not extinguish ... DECLARE MAYDAY; PREPARE FOR FORCED LANDING AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT OR FIELD [ ] Operating engine ... MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE POWER; CONTINUE SINGLE-ENGINE APPROACH AND LANDING ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] Affected engine throttle — advance momentarily then close [MEMORY] ... ADVANCE BRIEFLY TO DRAW FIRE BACK THROUGH INTAKE; THEN IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Fuel selector — affected engine [MEMORY] ........................ OFF [ ] Fuel pump — affected engine [MEMORY] ............................ OFF [ ] Fire extinguisher — ground ... DISCHARGE ONTO COWLING; USE AIRCRAFT FIRE BOTTLE IF EQUIPPED [ ] Master switch — if fire cannot be immediately controlled ........ OFF [ ] Evacuate all occupants ... EXIT AIRCRAFT; MOVE UPWIND AND AWAY FROM FUEL TANKS [ ] Emergency services ............... CALL 911 / AIRPORT FIRE AND RESCUE ELECTRICAL FIRE / SMOKE IN COCKPIT [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------- [ ] Master switch [MEMORY] ... OFF — REMOVE POWER FROM ALL ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS [ ] Avionics master [MEMORY] ........................................ OFF [ ] All electrical switches ............ OFF — ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES [ ] Fresh-air vents ... OPEN TO CLEAR SMOKE — PROVIDED AIRFLOW DOES NOT FEED THE FIRE [ ] Fire extinguisher ....................... USE HALON OR APPROVED AGENT [ ] Restore minimum electrical systems ... RE-ENERGIZE ONE CIRCUIT AT A TIME TO IDENTIFY AND ISOLATE FAULTY CIRCUIT [ ] Divert and land ......... NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT; DECLARE EMERGENCY LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- [ ] Identify affected engine [MEMORY] ... NOTE WHICH OIL PRESSURE GAUGE IS LOW OR ZERO [ ] Affected engine — power reduction [MEMORY] ... REDUCE TO MINIMUM POWER REQUIRED; DO NOT OPERATE AT HIGH POWER WITHOUT OIL PRESSURE [ ] Oil temperature — affected engine ... MONITOR: RISING TEMP WITH LOW PRESSURE CONFIRMS OIL SYSTEM FAILURE [ ] Decision — if pressure remains abnormally low ... SHUT DOWN AFFECTED ENGINE PER ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT PROCEDURE; DO NOT WAIT FOR SEIZURE [ ] Divert ... PROCEED TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT; DECLARE EMERGENCY AS APPROPRIATE INDUCTION SYSTEM ANOMALY (TSIO-520 FUEL-INJECTED) [EMERGENCY] -------------------------------------------------------------- ** NOTE: Continental TSIO-520 is fuel-injected — classic carburetor ice does not apply. Monitor for induction icing or alternate air door function as equipped per POH. [ ] Unexplained power loss — one or both engines ... CHECK ALTERNATE INDUCTION AIR SOURCE IF EQUIPPED; CHECK THROTTLE, MIXTURE, FUEL SELECTOR, AND FUEL PUMP [ ] Mixture — verify ......... RICH — RULE OUT MIXTURE-INDUCED POWER LOSS [ ] If power is not restored ... TREAT AS PARTIAL ENGINE FAILURE; MAINTAIN VYSE; DIVERT TO NEAREST AIRPORT FORCED LANDING (POWER-OFF) [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- [ ] Declare emergency — transmit position, altitude, and intentions [MEMORY] ... MAYDAY ON 121.5 OR ASSIGNED FREQUENCY [ ] Transponder [MEMORY] ........................................... 7700 [ ] Best glide speed [MEMORY] ... ESTABLISH PER POH IMMEDIATELY TO MAXIMIZE GLIDE RANGE [ ] Landing area selection ... LONGEST AND SMOOTHEST AREA AVAILABLE; INTO WIND IF POSSIBLE [ ] Fuel selectors — both ....................... OFF TO REDUCE FIRE RISK [ ] Mixtures — both ........................................ IDLE CUT-OFF [ ] Landing gear ... DOWN FOR SUITABLE SURFACE LANDING; CONSIDER GEAR UP FOR SOFT OR ROUGH TERRAIN PER CONDITIONS [ ] Flaps ..................... EXTEND ON FINAL TO REDUCE TOUCHDOWN SPEED [ ] Master switch and ignition — before touchdown ................... OFF [ ] Doors — before touchdown ................. UNLATCH TO PREVENT JAMMING [ ] Touchdown — at minimum controllable airspeed ... MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL THROUGH ROLLOUT GEAR UNSAFE / GEAR FAILURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- [ ] Gear handle and circuit breaker ... HANDLE CONFIRMED DOWN; GEAR CIRCUIT BREAKER IN [ ] Gear indicator lights — note which legs indicate ... GREEN / RED / NO LIGHT NOTED FOR EACH LEG [ ] Airspeed — confirm below maximum gear operating speed ... SLOW AS NEEDED [ ] Gear recycle — raise then lower gear handle ... THREE GREEN IF EXTENSION NOW COMPLETE; IF NOT, PROCEED TO EMERGENCY EXTENSION [ ] Tower or traffic inspection ... REQUEST VISUAL CONFIRMATION OF GEAR POSITION IF STILL UNCERTAIN [ ] If normal extension fails ... PROCEED TO EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION PROCEDURE EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed — reduce below maximum gear extension speed per POH ... SPEED REDUCED [ ] Gear circuit breaker .................... VERIFY IN; RESET IF TRIPPED [ ] Emergency gear extension — operate per POH ... HAND PUMP / CO2 SYSTEM / MANUAL CRANK AS APPLICABLE TO THIS AIRCRAFT [ ] Gear indicator lights — confirm three green ... ALLOW ADEQUATE TIME FOR GEAR TO LOCK; THREE GREEN CONFIRMED [ ] If gear will not extend ... DECLARE EMERGENCY; REQUEST FIRE AND RESCUE STANDBY; PLAN GEAR-UP LANDING [ ] Gear-up landing — before touchdown ... FUEL OFF; MIXTURES IDLE CUT-OFF; IGNITION OFF; PROP AT FLAT PITCH; TOUCH DOWN ON CENTERLINE AT MINIMUM CONTROLLABLE SPEED SINGLE-ENGINE APPROACH AND LANDING [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed — maintain Vyse or above until short final [MEMORY] ... DO NOT ALLOW SPEED TO APPROACH VMC [ ] Pattern altitude — fly higher than normal ... PLAN FOR REDUCED GO-AROUND CAPABILITY [ ] Operating engine — confirm ... PROP FULL FORWARD; MIXTURE RICH; FUEL SELECTOR MAIN; FUEL PUMP ON [ ] Landing gear ....... DOWN BEFORE TURNING FINAL; THREE GREEN CONFIRMED [ ] Flaps — use minimum effective setting ... EXCESSIVE FLAP INCREASES DRAG AND REDUCES SINGLE-ENGINE CLIMB PERFORMANCE; SET PER POH [ ] Final approach — commit to landing ... STABILIZED AT APPROACH SPEED PER POH; SINGLE-ENGINE GO-AROUND IS EMERGENCY ONLY [ ] Touchdown .................... DO NOT FLOAT; USE ALL AVAILABLE RUNWAY [ ] Rollout directional control ... MAINTAIN CENTERLINE; BE AWARE OF ASYMMETRIC THRUST IF ANY POWER APPLIED ENGINE-OUT GO-AROUND [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- ** WARNING: An engine-out go-around is high-risk. Commit only if landing is clearly not possible and sufficient altitude, airspeed, and runway remain for a safe climb on one engine. [ ] Operating engine throttle [MEMORY] ... FULL FORWARD — SMOOTH AND IMMEDIATE [ ] Rudder [MEMORY] ... FULL TOWARD OPERATING ENGINE TO MAINTAIN DIRECTIONAL CONTROL [ ] Pitch for Vyse [MEMORY] ... DO NOT ALLOW SPEED TO DECAY; ACCEPT SINK RATE UNTIL AT OR ABOVE VYSE [ ] Flaps — retract incrementally [MEMORY] ... EACH STEP IMPROVES CLIMB PERFORMANCE; DO NOT RETRACT ALL AT ONCE AT LOW SPEED [ ] Landing gear — after positive rate of climb [MEMORY] ........ RETRACT [ ] Feathered engine ... REMAIN FEATHERED; DO NOT ATTEMPT RESTART DURING GO-AROUND [ ] Climb — if altitude cannot be maintained ... LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD ON REMAINING RUNWAY OR BEST AVAILABLE SURFACE