Piper PA-28R-201 Arrow — Emergency Procedures (independently worded) 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: 7057d571a3df7b3f50fe9c334d048f5d0fc2cf56bfc2934e82318405c86b81f5 Verify against the aircraft's own approved documentation before use. ======================================================================== ENGINE FAILURE ON TAKEOFF — BEFORE OR AT LIFTOFF [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------------------------------- [ ] Throttle [MEMORY] ............................................. CLOSE [ ] Brakes — apply firmly to stop on remaining runway [MEMORY] ... APPLIED [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ........................................ IDLE CUTOFF [ ] Ignition [MEMORY] ............................................... OFF [ ] Master switch [MEMORY] ..................... OFF WHEN LANDING ASSURED [ ] Gear — if briefly airborne with insufficient altitude for return to runway ... LEAVE DOWN; LAND STRAIGHT AHEAD ON AVAILABLE SURFACE [ ] Flaps — if airborne over suitable terrain ... AS REQUIRED TO REDUCE LANDING SPEED ON AVAILABLE SURFACE [ ] Occupants ........................................... ADVISE TO BRACE ENGINE FAILURE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed — establish best-glide speed [MEMORY] ... PER POH — TRIM FOR HANDS-OFF GLIDE [ ] Landing area — identify best available field or airport; begin turn toward it [MEMORY] ... SELECTED [ ] Fuel selector — switch to opposite or fullest tank ... FULLEST TANK SELECTED [ ] Mixture ........................................................ RICH [ ] Ignition ................................ BOTH — CONFIRM SWITCH IS ON [ ] Primer ........... IN AND LOCKED — open primer causes fuel starvation [ ] Throttle .................... ADVANCE TO CHECK FOR FUEL FLOW RESPONSE [ ] Alternate air ....... OPEN — if induction blockage or icing suspected [ ] Engine restart attempt — if altitude and identified cause permit ... FOLLOW POH RESTART SEQUENCE; DO NOT WASTE ALTITUDE IF LOW [ ] Mayday — transmit on 121.5 MHz or last assigned frequency ... AIRCRAFT TYPE, POSITION, ALTITUDE, INTENTIONS [ ] Transponder ............................................. SQUAWK 7700 ** GO TO: If engine does not restart — proceed to Forced Landing section ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] Fuel selector [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF [ ] Mixture [MEMORY] ........................................ IDLE CUTOFF [ ] Throttle ... FULL OPEN — depletes residual fuel from induction system [ ] Ignition [MEMORY] ............................................... OFF [ ] Heater and ventilation ... ALL CLOSED — prevent smoke and fumes from entering cabin [ ] Airspeed — increase if fire persists ... INCREASE TOWARD VNE TO STARVE FIRE OF OXYGEN — PER POH GUIDANCE [ ] Declare emergency — 121.5 MHz or last ATC frequency ... MAYDAY TRANSMITTED [ ] Gear — extend when landing is assured and airspeed is within gear operating speed per POH ... DOWN — THREE GREEN CONFIRMED ** GO TO: Proceed to Forced Landing section ENGINE FIRE ON GROUND [EMERGENCY] ---------------------------------- [ ] Ignition [MEMORY] ............................................... OFF [ ] Fuel selector [MEMORY] .......................................... OFF [ ] Master switch ................................................... OFF [ ] Throttle — briefly open to pull fuel from cylinders if fire is in induction system ... FULL OPEN MOMENTARILY; THEN CLOSED [ ] Occupants — evacuate immediately via upwind door; move well clear [MEMORY] ... EVACUATED [ ] Fire extinguisher ... DISCHARGE ON FIRE IF SAFE TO DO SO; DO NOT DELAY EVACUATION [ ] Emergency services ........ CALL 911 OR AIRPORT EMERGENCY IMMEDIATELY ELECTRICAL FIRE / SMOKE IN COCKPIT [EMERGENCY] ----------------------------------------------- [ ] Master switch [MEMORY] ... OFF — removes battery power from all buses [ ] Avionics master ................................................. OFF [ ] All electrical switches ............. OFF — isolate all circuit loads [ ] Cockpit vents — fresh-air vents only ... OPEN TO VENTILATE; HEATER CLOSED [ ] Fire extinguisher ... USE IF SMOKE PERSISTS AFTER POWER REMOVED; AIM AT SOURCE [ ] Land as soon as possible — declare emergency [MEMORY] ... DIVERTING TO NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT [ ] Electrical equipment — selective restoration if navigation required ... RESTORE MASTER AND INDIVIDUAL SWITCHES ONE AT A TIME; MONITOR FOR SMOKE RECURRENCE LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------- [ ] Oil pressure gauge — confirm low reading; cross-check oil temperature [MEMORY] ... LOW PRESSURE CONFIRMED; TEMPERATURE TREND NOTED [ ] Power — reduce to minimum required for flight [MEMORY] ... POWER REDUCED — LOWER POWER REDUCES OIL DEMAND AND HEAT [ ] Land immediately — select nearest suitable airport or field [MEMORY] ... DIVERTING — ENGINE MAY SEIZE WITHOUT WARNING IF OIL IS LOST [ ] Airspeed — maintain at or below best-glide speed; prepare for sudden engine failure ... AT OR BELOW BEST-GLIDE AIRSPEED [ ] Declare emergency ... ADVISE ATC OF DIVERSION; SQUAWK 7700 IF WARRANTED [ ] Engine shutdown — if temperature in red arc or seizure imminent ... SHUT DOWN TO PREVENT FIRE AND RETAIN GLIDE OPTIONS ALTERNATE AIR / INDUCTION SYSTEM BLOCKAGE [ABNORMAL] ----------------------------------------------------- [ ] Engine roughness or power loss — assess induction system ... NOTE CONDITIONS; CONFIRM SYMPTOMS [ ] Alternate air control [MEMORY] ... OPEN — allows engine to draw unfiltered warm air past blocked inlet [ ] Power — adjust as needed ... EXPECT SLIGHT POWER REDUCTION ON ALTERNATE AIR — WARMER, LESS-DENSE AIR [ ] Conditions — exit visible moisture or icing conditions promptly ... DEPARTING ICING CONDITIONS [ ] Alternate air ... RETURN TO RAM AIR AFTER CLEAR OF CONDITIONS AND ENGINE RUNNING NORMALLY FORCED LANDING (POWER-OFF) [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- [ ] Best-glide airspeed — establish and trim hands-off [MEMORY] ... PER POH [ ] Landing site — select best available: runway, paved road, or open field [MEMORY] ... SELECTED; ASSESSED FOR LENGTH, SURFACE, OBSTACLES, AND WIND [ ] Squawk 7700 and transmit Mayday ... 7700 SQUAWKED; MAYDAY ON 121.5 OR LAST FREQUENCY — POSITION AND INTENTIONS STATED [ ] Fuel selector ........................... OFF WHEN LANDING IS ASSURED [ ] Ignition ................................ OFF WHEN LANDING IS ASSURED [ ] Master switch ...... OFF BEFORE TOUCHDOWN (unless flaps still needed) [ ] Gear — evaluate for terrain type ... DOWN FOR PAVED OR FIRM SURFACE; CONSIDER UP FOR ROUGH OR SOFT TERRAIN TO REDUCE FLIP-OVER RISK [ ] Flaps — extend as needed to reduce approach speed ... FULL OR APPROACH SETTING PER POH IF ADEQUATE ALTITUDE REMAINS [ ] Seatbelts and harnesses — all occupants ... CONFIRMED TIGHT; BRACE FOR IMPACT [ ] Touchdown — aim for first third of available area; land into wind; wings level ... EXECUTED GEAR UNSAFE / GEAR FAILURE [EMERGENCY] --------------------------------------- [ ] Gear-unsafe horn — note conditions; do not assume false indication until investigated ... HORN CONDITION NOTED [ ] Airspeed — confirm below maximum gear operating speed per POH ... WITHIN GEAR SPEED LIMIT [ ] Gear handle — cycle DOWN; confirm fully seated ... CYCLED DOWN; HANDLE SEATED [ ] Indicator lights — check all three legs ... NOTE WHICH SHOW GREEN, AMBER, OR NONE; CONSULT POH [ ] Circuit breakers — gear indicator and hydraulic pump ... CHECK; RESET IF TRIPPED — ONCE ONLY [ ] Maneuver — coordinated turns; sideslip may dislodge hung leg per POH guidance ... ATTEMPTED PER POH [ ] Manual extension — if electrical or hydraulic failure ... PROCEED TO EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION SECTION [ ] ATC — advise tower; request emergency equipment standby; request low pass for visual gear confirmation ... ADVISED; EQUIPMENT STANDING BY EMERGENCY GEAR EXTENSION [EMERGENCY] ------------------------------------- [ ] Airspeed — slow below maximum gear extension speed per POH [MEMORY] ... WITHIN GEAR EXTENSION SPEED LIMIT [ ] Gear handle .............................................. PLACE DOWN [ ] Hydraulic pump circuit breaker ... CHECK; RESET IF TRIPPED; CONFIRM PUMP OPERATING [ ] Manual extension control — locate per POH; operate per POH procedure ... OPERATED PER POH STROKE COUNT OR UNTIL INDICATOR CONFIRMS DOWN [ ] Automatic gear extension system — note it may have already deployed gear as airspeed decreased ... CONFIRM CURRENT GEAR STATE BEFORE MANUAL PUMP ACTION [ ] Indicator lights — verify three green ... THREE GREEN — if not all green, consult POH for partial-gear or belly-landing guidance [ ] Land as soon as possible on longest available runway ... EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT STANDING BY; LANDING EXECUTED