#	Piper PA-32-301 Cherokee Six — 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	eft-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	eft-brakes	action	yes	yes	0	Brakes — apply firmly to stop within remaining runway; maintain directional control	MAXIMUM BRAKING APPLIED		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	2	eft-mixture	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	3	eft-fuel-selector	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	4	eft-ignition	action	yes	yes	0	Ignition switch	OFF		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	5	eft-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch	OFF WHEN LANDING ASSURED		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	6	eft-airborne	action	yes	no	0	If airborne with insufficient runway remaining — land ahead; do not attempt to return to runway at low altitude; remain within 30 degrees of runway heading	LAND AHEAD ON AVAILABLE SURFACE		The PA-32-301 is a heavy aircraft. Aggressive maneuvering at low altitude and low airspeed following engine failure is extremely hazardous.
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	7	eft-flaps	action	yes	no	0	Flaps — if briefly airborne and landing on overrun or adjacent terrain	EXTEND AS NEEDED TO REDUCE TOUCHDOWN SPEED		
engine-failure-before-rotation	engine_failure_before_rotation	emergency	Engine Failure on Takeoff — Before or At Liftoff	8	eft-occupants	action	yes	no	0	Occupants — advise to brace if off-airport landing is imminent	BRACE POSITION BRIEFED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	0	efif-glide	action	yes	yes	0	Airspeed — establish best glide immediately	PER POH; MAINTAIN TO MAXIMIZE GLIDE RANGE		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	1	efif-field	action	yes	yes	0	Landing area — identify suitable field; begin turn toward it	SELECTED; TURNING TOWARD FIELD		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	2	efif-fuel-selector	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector — switch to fullest or alternate tank	FULLEST TANK SELECTED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	3	efif-boost-pump	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel boost pump	ON		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	4	efif-mixture	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	RICH		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	5	efif-ignition	action	yes	no	0	Ignition switch — confirm fully in BOTH position	BOTH CONFIRMED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	6	efif-throttle	action	yes	no	0	Throttle — advance to check for engine response; assess whether power loss is partial or total	CHECKED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	7	efif-alt-air	action	yes	no	0	Alternate air — select ON if intake blockage or induction icing is suspected	ON IF BLOCKAGE SUSPECTED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	8	efif-restart	action	yes	no	0	Engine restart — if altitude and conditions permit, follow POH air-restart sequence; do not delay forced landing planning	ATTEMPTED PER POH; FORCED LANDING PLANNED SIMULTANEOUSLY		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	9	efif-mayday	action	yes	no	0	Mayday — transmit on 121.5 MHz and current ATC frequency; aircraft type, position, altitude, intentions	TRANSMITTED		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	10	efif-transponder	action	yes	no	0	Transponder	SQUAWK 7700		
engine-failure-in-flight	engine_failure_in_flight	emergency	Engine Failure in Flight	11	efif-reference	reference	no	no	0	If engine does not restart — proceed to 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 CUT-OFF — starve engine of fuel immediately		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	1	efi-fuel-selector	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	2	efi-boost-pump	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel boost pump	OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	3	efi-throttle	action	yes	yes	0	Throttle	CLOSE		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	4	efi-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch — all electrical	OFF		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	5	efi-vents	action	yes	yes	0	Cabin heat and fresh air vents — close all to prevent fumes or smoke from entering cabin	CLOSED		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	6	efi-airspeed	action	yes	no	0	If fire persists — increase airspeed in a diving descent to extinguish fire by airflow; do not exceed Vne	AIRSPEED INCREASED; WITHIN Vne		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	7	efi-mayday	action	yes	no	0	Mayday — if radio available before electrical shutdown; position and intentions transmitted	DECLARED ON 121.5 MHz		
engine-fire-in-flight	engine_fire_in_flight	emergency	Engine Fire in Flight	8	efi-forced-landing	action	yes	no	0	Forced landing — execute immediately; do not delay for restart attempts when fire is active	INITIATING IMMEDIATELY		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	0	efg-intake	action	yes	yes	0	If fire appears to be in the induction area and engine is running — throttle: advance briefly to full to draw fire back through intake	ATTEMPT TO STARVE FIRE; SECONDS ONLY		Only attempt while engine is turning. If the fire does not extinguish within a few seconds, proceed immediately to shutdown steps below.
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	1	efg-mixture	action	yes	yes	0	Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	2	efg-fuel-selector	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	3	efg-boost-pump	action	yes	yes	0	Fuel boost pump	OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	4	efg-ignition	action	yes	yes	0	Ignition switch	OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	5	efg-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch	OFF		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	6	efg-evacuate	action	yes	no	0	All occupants — evacuate immediately via cabin door and aft door; move well clear upwind of aircraft	ALL PERSONS CLEAR UPWIND		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	7	efg-extinguisher	action	yes	no	0	Fire extinguisher — approach from upwind; aim at base of fire; do not place yourself between fire and fuel tanks	APPLIED AT BASE OF FIRE		
engine-fire-ground	engine_fire_ground	emergency	Engine Fire on Ground	8	efg-emergency	action	yes	no	0	Emergency services	CALL 911 OR AIRPORT EMERGENCY SERVICES		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	0	elfire-master	action	yes	yes	0	Master switch	OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	1	elfire-avionics	action	yes	yes	0	Avionics master switch	OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	2	elfire-all-switches	action	yes	yes	0	All individual electrical switches	OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	3	elfire-vents	action	yes	no	0	Fresh air vents — open to clear smoke; do not use cabin heat	OPEN		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	4	elfire-extinguisher	action	yes	no	0	Fire extinguisher — if smoke or flame persists	USE HALON OR CO2 TYPE; NOT WATER		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	5	elfire-isolate	action	yes	no	0	If fire appears extinguished — restore one switch at a time to isolate the offending circuit	RESTORED ONE AT A TIME; FAULTED CIRCUIT IDENTIFIED AND LEFT OFF		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	6	elfire-minimum	action	yes	no	0	Minimum avionics for navigation and communication — restore only essentials	ESSENTIAL AVIONICS ONLY		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	7	elfire-mayday	action	yes	no	0	Mayday — on 121.5 if radio can be restored; advise smoke in cockpit	DECLARED		
electrical-fire	electrical_fire	emergency	Electrical Fire / Smoke in Cockpit	8	elfire-land	action	yes	no	0	Land at nearest suitable airport	AS SOON AS PRACTICAL		
oil-system-malfunction	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	0	oil-verify	action	yes	yes	0	Oil pressure gauge — verify reading; cross-check oil temperature; rising CHT and oil temp alongside zero pressure confirms actual loss versus gauge failure	ACTUAL LOSS CONFIRMED OR GAUGE FAILURE IDENTIFIED		
oil-system-malfunction	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	1	oil-power	action	yes	yes	0	Power — reduce to minimum consistent with continued controlled flight	REDUCED IMMEDIATELY		
oil-system-malfunction	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	2	oil-field	action	yes	yes	0	Landing area — select nearest suitable field; begin precautionary landing planning; engine seizure may be imminent without warning	NEAREST FIELD SELECTED		
oil-system-malfunction	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	3	oil-mayday	action	yes	no	0	Mayday — transmit on 121.5 MHz; aircraft type, position, altitude, oil pressure emergency declared	TRANSMITTED		
oil-system-malfunction	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	4	oil-monitor	action	yes	no	0	Engine instruments — monitor CHT and oil temperature continuously for rapid rise indicating imminent seizure	MONITORING CONTINUOUSLY		
oil-system-malfunction	oil_system_malfunction	emergency	Loss of Oil Pressure	5	oil-land	action	yes	no	0	Land without delay — engine failure without warning may follow total oil loss	LANDING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE		
induction-air-blockage	icing	abnormal	Induction Air Blockage / Alternate Air	0	alt-air-note	note	no	no	0	The IO-540 is fuel-injected and has no carburetor — carburetor ice is not a hazard. However, the induction air filter can ice over in visible moisture near freezing temperatures, causing unexplained power loss. The alternate air control bypasses the filtered intake and draws warm unfiltered air from inside the cowling.			
induction-air-blockage	icing	abnormal	Induction Air Blockage / Alternate Air	1	alt-air-on	action	yes	yes	0	Alternate air control	ON — bypasses blocked or iced induction filter		
induction-air-blockage	icing	abnormal	Induction Air Blockage / Alternate Air	2	alt-air-response	action	yes	no	0	Power response — expect partial restoration; brief roughness as any accumulated ice ingests	PARTIAL RESTORATION EXPECTED; ROUGHNESS NORMAL AND TRANSIENT		
induction-air-blockage	icing	abnormal	Induction Air Blockage / Alternate Air	3	alt-air-mixture	action	yes	no	0	Mixture — adjust as needed for changed induction airflow	ADJUSTED AS REQUIRED		
induction-air-blockage	icing	abnormal	Induction Air Blockage / Alternate Air	4	alt-air-off	action	yes	no	0	When clear of icing conditions — return alternate air to normal	OFF; NORMAL FILTERED INDUCTION RESTORED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	0	fl-glide	action	yes	yes	0	Airspeed — establish best glide and maintain; adjust for aircraft weight if required by POH	ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED PER POH		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	1	fl-field	action	yes	yes	0	Landing area — select longest available surface oriented as close into wind as possible; avoid wires, trees, structures, and ditches	SELECTED; COMMITTED TO FIELD		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	2	fl-mayday	action	yes	no	0	Mayday — transmit on 121.5 MHz and current frequency; aircraft type, position, altitude, souls on board, nature of emergency	TRANSMITTED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	3	fl-transponder	action	yes	no	0	Transponder	SQUAWK 7700		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	4	fl-fuel-selector	action	yes	no	0	Fuel selector	OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	5	fl-boost-pump	action	yes	no	0	Fuel boost pump	OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	6	fl-mixture	action	yes	no	0	Mixture	IDLE CUT-OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	7	fl-ignition	action	yes	no	0	Ignition switch	OFF		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	8	fl-harnesses	action	yes	no	0	Seat belts and shoulder harnesses — all occupants; tighten and brief brace position	TIGHTENED; BRACE BRIEFED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	9	fl-doors	action	yes	no	0	Cabin doors — both cabin door and aft baggage door unlatched before touchdown to prevent jamming in a deformed airframe	BOTH DOORS UNLATCHED		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	10	fl-master	action	yes	no	0	Master switch — retain for flap operation; OFF immediately before touchdown	RETAIN THEN OFF BEFORE TOUCHDOWN		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	11	fl-flaps	action	yes	no	0	Flaps — deploy on final to increase descent angle and reduce touchdown speed; adjust aim point accordingly	PER POH FOR CONDITIONS		
forced-landing	forced_landing	emergency	Forced Landing — Power Off	12	fl-touchdown	action	yes	no	0	Touchdown — aim for far end of selected surface; land at minimum controllable airspeed; apply brakes aggressively after touchdown	MINIMUM SPEED; MAXIMUM BRAKING AFTER TOUCHDOWN