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Emergency Procudures Flashcards

1
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What is the spin recovery procedure

A
  1. Kill power
  2. Neutralize ailerons
  3. Apply and hold full rudder in opposite direction of spin
  4. Nose down
  5. Hold until rotation stops
  6. Return to level flight
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What can cause rough engine operation

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  1. Carburetor icing
  2. Spark plug fouling
  3. Magneto malfunction
  4. Low oil pressure
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How do you fix carburetor icing

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  1. Apply full throttle
  2. Pull open carburetor heat
  3. Wait till engine runs smoothly
  4. Return to appropriate power settings
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What is the indication for carb ice

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a gradual drop in engine RPM and eventual engine roughness

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What is a the symptoms of a spark plug fouling how do you confirm this

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A slight engine roughness. It can be confirmed by tuning the ignition to either left or right. An obvious drop in power on a signal ignition can be a sign of spark plug fouling

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How do you fix spark plug fouling

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  1. Lean the mixture
  2. Wait
    If the problem does not clear up try a richer mixture
  3. If there is no improvement go to nearest airport it’s the ignition in both
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What are the symptoms of magneto malfunction.

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Sudden engine roughness.

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How do you fix magneto malfunction

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  1. Switch from both to left or right on the ignition to confirm what magneto is malfunctioning
  2. Select a different power setting
  3. Enrich the mixture
  4. Check if able to continue on both magnetos is possible
  5. If not switch to the good magneto and go to the nearest airport
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If a loss of oil pressure is accompanied by normal oil temperature what is the Likely cause

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The oil pressure gage or relief valve is malfunctioning.

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10
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Is a leak in the line to the gage usually cause for an immediate precautionary landing

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No but a landing at the nearest airport is advisable

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If a loss in oil pressure is accompanied by a rise in oil temperature what is the procedure

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  1. Prepare for engine failure
  2. Reduce engine power
  3. Select a forced landing field
  4. Use only minimum power to reach the touchdown spot
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What is the procedure for excessive charge in ammeter

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  1. Master off
  2. Master on
  3. If Over voltage light illuminates again
  4. Terminate flight
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13
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What is the procedure if the ammeter shows discharge

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  1. Alternator off
  2. Nonessential electronics off
  3. Terminate flight
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What is the procedure for an electrical fire

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  1. Master off
  2. Electronics and switches off
  3. Close vents
  4. Use fire extinguisher
  5. Vent the cabin
    If power is required after
  6. Master on
  7. Circuit breakers check (don’t reset)
  8. Switches on one at a time as required
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What is the procedure for a cabin fire

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  1. Master off
  2. Close vents
  3. Use fire extinguisher
  4. Ventilate cabin
  5. land as soon as possible
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16
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What is the procedure for a static source blockage

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  1. Alternate static on
  2. Use calibration chart on pg 5-9
17
Q

What is the procedure for landing with a flat main tire

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Touchdown good wheel first

18
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What is the procedure for vacuum system failure

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  1. Don’t rely on the vacuum system instruments
  • heading and attitude indicator
19
Q

What can you do to prevent or fix fuel starvation

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  1. Make sure the tanks are draining equally
  2. Select the tank that still has fuel
20
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What is the procedure for brake failure

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  1. Make your approach with as little ground speed as possible
  2. Land at the end of the runway
  3. Let the speed bleed off
21
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What is the procedure for brake seizure

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  1. Take your foot off the brakes until they unlock
22
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What is the procedure for a flap failure (up)

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Conduct a no flap landing

23
Q

What is the procedure for a flap failure (flaps down)

A

Move flap switch to visual position

Conduct a landing as necessary

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