#	Mooney M20J 201 — Emergency Procedures
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section_id	phase	criticality	section_title	item_index	item_id	type	tickable	memory_item	indent	text	response	condition	detail
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	0	efbr-throttle	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	CLOSE IMMEDIATELY		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	1	efbr-brakes	action	yes	yes	0	Brakes — apply firmly to stop within remaining runway	APPLY MAXIMUM BRAKING		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	2	efbr-mixture	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUTOFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	3	efbr-magnetos	action	yes	yes	0	Ignition switch	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	4	efbr-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	5		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	6		caution	no	no	0	Do not attempt to remain airborne if the engine fails at or near liftoff. The M20J does not climb on partial power from low speed. Land on available runway or surface ahead.			
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	7		action	yes	no	0	If briefly airborne — land straight ahead on remaining runway or overrun; do not turn back	WINGS LEVEL; LAND AHEAD		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	8		action	yes	no	0	Occupants	ALERT TO BRACE		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	0	efat-glide	action	yes	yes	0	Airspeed — establish best glide immediately	BEST GLIDE PER POH		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	1	efat-field	action	yes	yes	0	Landing area — select nearest suitable surface ahead within glide; do not attempt to return to runway below safe altitude	SELECTED; COMMITTED TO LANDING AHEAD		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	2		action	yes	no	0	Throttle	FULL — brief restart attempt if altitude permits		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	3		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	4		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	FULL RICH		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	5		action	yes	no	0	Ignition switch	BOTH — confirm ON; try START if engine has stopped		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	6		action	yes	no	0	If engine does not restart — secure and commit to forced landing	FOLLOW FORCED LANDING CHECKLIST		
engine-failure-after-takeoff	engine_failure_after_takeoff	emergency	Engine Failure After Takeoff — Airborne, Low Altitude	7		action	yes	no	0	Gear — extend only when landing is assured on the chosen surface; if surface is marginal, consider leaving gear retracted	DOWN WHEN COMMITTED; OR GEAR UP FOR ROUGH TERRAIN		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	0	efif-glide	action	yes	yes	0	Airspeed — establish best glide	BEST GLIDE PER POH		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	1	efif-field	action	yes	yes	0	Landing area — identify a reachable field or airport within glide range	SELECTED; TRACKING TOWARD IT		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	2		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH — or switch to fuller tank		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	3		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	FULL RICH		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	4		action	yes	no	0	Throttle	FULL — attempt restart		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	5		action	yes	no	0	Ignition switch	BOTH — confirm ON; cycle START if engine is not turning		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	6		action	yes	no	0	Fuel pump (boost pump)	ON — check fuel pressure; look for vapor lock		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	7		action	yes	no	0	Primer	IN AND LOCKED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	8		action	yes	no	0	Mayday call — squawk 7700; declare on 121.5 MHz or ATC frequency	TRANSMITTED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	9		action	yes	no	0	If restart unsuccessful — secure engine and continue to forced landing	FOLLOW FORCED LANDING CHECKLIST		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	0	efi-mixture	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUTOFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	1	efi-fuel	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	2	efi-throttle	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	FULL OPEN — to exhaust any residual fuel in the induction system		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	3	efi-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch	OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	4		action	yes	no	0	Cabin heat and vents from engine compartment	CLOSED — prevent flame and fumes from entering cabin		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	5		action	yes	no	0	Airspeed — increase to attempt to extinguish flame with slipstream; do not exceed Vne	INCREASE WITHIN LIMITS PER POH		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	6		action	yes	no	0	If fire persists — initiate emergency descent toward forced landing area	DESCEND; BEGIN EMERGENCY APPROACH		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	7		action	yes	no	0	Mayday — declare on 121.5 or ATC frequency; squawk 7700	TRANSMITTED		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	8		action	yes	no	0	Prepare for forced landing — follow Forced Landing checklist as able	IN PROGRESS		
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	0	efg-starter	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle — advance and keep cranking with starter to draw fire back into engine	CRANK CONTINUOUSLY TO INGEST FIRE		On a fuel-injected engine, if the fire is in the induction system, continuing to crank and advance throttle may pull the burning fuel back through. If fire is external to the engine, shut down immediately.
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	1	efg-mixture	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUTOFF		
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	2	efg-magnetos	action	yes	yes	0	Ignition switch	OFF		
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	3	efg-fuel	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	4	efg-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch	OFF		
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	5		action	yes	no	0	Evacuate aircraft — all occupants exit immediately and move upwind	EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY		
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	6		action	yes	no	0	Fire extinguisher — direct at base of flame; avoid directing into induction inlet if fire is out	APPLY IF AVAILABLE		
engine-fire-on-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground — During or After Start	7		action	yes	no	0	Emergency services	CALL IMMEDIATELY		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	0	ef-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch	OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	1	ef-avionics	action	yes	yes	0	Avionics master	OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	2	ef-vents	action	yes	yes	0	Cabin vents — open to flush smoke; avoid fanning the source	OPEN FOR FRESH AIR PURGE		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	3		action	yes	no	0	All electrical switches — off individually; identify the circuit causing the smoke before restoring power	ALL SWITCHES OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	4		action	yes	no	0	Fire extinguisher — if flame visible, use extinguisher; CO2 or halon preferred for electrical	DISCHARGE AT SOURCE IF FLAME VISIBLE		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	5		action	yes	no	0	Circuit breakers — inspect; do not reset a breaker that has popped due to suspected overload without identifying the cause	DO NOT RESET HOT BREAKERS BLINDLY		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	6		action	yes	no	0	Land as soon as practicable — electrical fires can re-ignite and avionics may be unavailable	DIVERT TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire or Smoke in Cockpit	7		action	yes	no	0	Essential avionics — restore one item at a time to navigate if master is safe to restore	MINIMUM ESSENTIALS ONLY		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	0	op-power	action	yes	yes	0	Power — reduce to minimum required to maintain safe flight	REDUCE POWER IMMEDIATELY		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	1	op-land	action	yes	yes	0	Land as soon as possible — do not delay; continued operation with low or zero oil pressure risks engine seizure	DIVERT IMMEDIATELY		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	2		action	yes	no	0	Oil temperature — monitor; rising temp with low pressure confirms oil loss	WATCH FOR RISING TEMP		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	3		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	FULL RICH — to help cool the engine		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	4		action	yes	no	0	Nearest airport — identify and begin approach without delay	NEAREST AIRPORT SELECTED		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	5		action	yes	no	0	Mayday — declare if engine condition is deteriorating	DECLARE IF WARRANTED		
oil-pressure-loss	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	6		action	yes	no	0	If engine begins to run rough or seize — shut down and follow Forced Landing checklist	FOLLOW FORCED LANDING CHECKLIST		
induction-blockage	Induction System Blockage / Fuel System Malfunction	abnormal	Induction System Blockage or Fuel System Malfunction	0		note	no	no	0	The Lycoming IO-360 is fuel-injected and does not have a carburetor. Carburetor icing is not applicable. However, induction icing, vapor lock, or fuel system contamination can cause similar symptoms.			
induction-blockage	Induction System Blockage / Fuel System Malfunction	abnormal	Induction System Blockage or Fuel System Malfunction	1		action	yes	no	0	Alternate air control (alternate induction air) — open to bypass blocked air filter	ALTERNATE AIR OPEN		
induction-blockage	Induction System Blockage / Fuel System Malfunction	abnormal	Induction System Blockage or Fuel System Malfunction	2		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	BOTH — or switch to fuller tank		
induction-blockage	Induction System Blockage / Fuel System Malfunction	abnormal	Induction System Blockage or Fuel System Malfunction	3		action	yes	no	0	Mixture	FULL RICH		
induction-blockage	Induction System Blockage / Fuel System Malfunction	abnormal	Induction System Blockage or Fuel System Malfunction	4		action	yes	no	0	Fuel pump (boost pump)	ON — monitor fuel flow for vapor lock		
induction-blockage	Induction System Blockage / Fuel System Malfunction	abnormal	Induction System Blockage or Fuel System Malfunction	5		action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments — monitor for improvement; if power does not recover, prepare for forced landing	MONITOR; DIVERT IF NOT IMPROVING		
induction-blockage	Induction System Blockage / Fuel System Malfunction	abnormal	Induction System Blockage or Fuel System Malfunction	6		action	yes	no	0	If no improvement — declare emergency and land as soon as possible	DECLARE; DIVERT		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	0	fl-glide	action	yes	yes	0	Airspeed — establish and maintain best glide immediately	BEST GLIDE PER POH		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	1	fl-field	action	yes	yes	0	Landing area — select the best available field within glide range; consider wind, slope, surface, and obstacles	SELECTED; TRACKING		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	2		action	yes	no	0	Mayday — squawk 7700; transmit position, altitude, and intentions on 121.5 MHz	TRANSMITTED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	3		action	yes	no	0	Restart attempt — fuel selector BOTH, mixture RICH, ignition BOTH, boost pump ON, throttle to full momentarily	ATTEMPT IF ALTITUDE AND TIME PERMIT		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	4		action	yes	no	0	If restart fails: mixture — idle cutoff	IDLE CUTOFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	5		action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	6		action	yes	no	0	Ignition switch	OFF when committed to landing		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	7		action	yes	no	0	Master switch — leave on long enough to lower gear; then OFF before touchdown unless radio needed	ON FOR GEAR; OFF BEFORE TOUCHDOWN		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	8		action	yes	no	0	Landing gear — extend when landing is certain on the chosen field; if surface is rough or soft, consider gear-up landing to reduce injury risk	DOWN IF SURFACE SUITABLE; UP IF NOT		A gear-up landing on grass or soft ground is often survivable with less occupant injury than a gear-collapse on rough terrain. The POH or POH emergency section should be consulted during training for this decision.
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	9		action	yes	no	0	Flaps — extend to increase drag and reduce approach speed when field is assured	EXTEND FOR FINAL APPROACH		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	10		action	yes	no	0	Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants	SNUG AND LOCKED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	11		action	yes	no	0	Doors — unlatch before touchdown to prevent jamming	UNLATCHED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power-Off	12		action	yes	no	0	Occupants — brief to brace; remove glasses; loosen any items that could become projectiles	BRIEFED AND BRACED		
gear-unsafe	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Landing Gear Unsafe Indication	0		action	yes	no	0	Airspeed — maintain safe approach speed; do not rush; remain at altitude to troubleshoot	MAINTAIN SAFE AIRSPEED AND ALTITUDE		
gear-unsafe	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Landing Gear Unsafe Indication	1		action	yes	no	0	Gear handle — confirm in the DOWN position	DOWN DETENT CONFIRMED		
gear-unsafe	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Landing Gear Unsafe Indication	2		action	yes	no	0	Gear circuit breaker — check; reset once if tripped	CHECK IN; RESET IF POPPED		
gear-unsafe	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Landing Gear Unsafe Indication	3		action	yes	no	0	Cycle gear — raise and re-select down; allow time for full extension and lock	CYCLED; WAITING FOR GREEN		
gear-unsafe	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Landing Gear Unsafe Indication	4		action	yes	no	0	Gear warning horn — verify it sounds with throttle at idle (confirms unsafe condition is real, not a bulb failure)	HORN CONFIRMS GEAR NOT DOWN		
gear-unsafe	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Landing Gear Unsafe Indication	5		action	yes	no	0	If gear will not extend normally — proceed to Emergency Gear Extension checklist	PROCEED TO EMERGENCY EXTENSION		
gear-unsafe	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Landing Gear Unsafe Indication	6		action	yes	no	0	ATC — advise of gear situation; request emergency services to stand by	ATC NOTIFIED; SERVICES REQUESTED		
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	0		caution	no	no	0	Emergency gear extension procedures vary between M20J model years and by modification. The following represents a typical procedure. Verify the exact steps for this specific aircraft in its POH before flight.			
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	1	ege-speed	action	yes	yes	0	Airspeed — reduce to gear extension speed or below (Vlo) per POH	BELOW Vlo PER POH		
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	2		action	yes	no	0	Gear handle — DOWN	DOWN		
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	3		action	yes	no	0	Gear circuit breaker — check and reset if popped	IN		
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	4		action	yes	no	0	Manual gear extension handle or release — locate and actuate per POH procedure to release hydraulic pressure or mechanical uplock	ACTUATED PER POH		The M20J uses an electrically-driven hydraulic gear system on most variants. Emergency extension typically involves releasing hydraulic pressure via a manual valve, allowing gravity and airflow to extend and lock the gear. Consult the specific aircraft POH and practice the procedure on the ground.
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	5		action	yes	no	0	Allow time for gear to fall and lock under gravity and airstream	ALLOW FULL EXTENSION		
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	6		action	yes	no	0	Gear position indicators — verify three green	THREE GREEN CONFIRMED		
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	7		action	yes	no	0	If only partial green — do not cycle; land gently with known gear configuration; alert fire/rescue	LAND WITH AVAILABLE CONFIGURATION; FIRE RESCUE ON STANDBY		
emergency-gear-extension	landing_gear_malfunction	emergency	Emergency Gear Extension	8		action	yes	no	0	Approach and landing — fly a normal stabilized approach; do not extend flaps if doing so would reduce gear-locking airflow on some configurations (verify per POH)	STABILIZED APPROACH; LAND SMOOTHLY