FIRES

DURING START ON GROUND

1. Cranking - - CONTINUE, to get a start which would suck the flames
    and accumulated fuel through the carburetor and into the engine.

If engine starts:

2. Power -- 1700 RPM for a few minutes.
3. Engine - - SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage.

If engine fails to start:

4. Throttle - - FULL OPEN.
5. Mixture - - IDLE CUT-OFF.
6. Cranking -- CONTINUE.
7. Fire Extinguisher--OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed).
8. Engine -- SECURE.

a. Master Switch - - OFF.
b. Ignition Switch - - OFF.
c. Fuel Selector Valve - - OFF.
9. Fire -- EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt.
10. Fire Damage - - INSPECT, repair damage or replace damaged components or wiring before conducting another flight.
 

ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Mixture - - IDLE CUT-OFF.
2. Fuel Selector Valve - - OFF.
3. Master Switch -- OFF.
4. Cabin Heat and Air - - OFF (except overhead vents).
5. Airspeed - - 105 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished, increase glide s
    peed to find an airspeed which will provide an incombustible mixture).
6. Forced Landing - - EXECUTE (as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power).
 

ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT

1. Master Switch -- OFF.
2. Avionics Power Switch - - OFF.
3. All Other Switches (except ignition switch) - - OFF.
4. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- CLOSED.
5. Fire Extinguisher - - ACTIVATE (if available).
 
 

WARNING


If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary for continuance of flight:

6. Master Switch -- ON.
7. Circuit Breakers -- CHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset.
8. Radio Switches -- OFF.
9. Avionics Power Switch -- ON.
10. Radio/Electrical Switches -- ON one at a time, with delay after each until short circuit is localized.
11. Vents/ Cabin Air/Heat -- OPEN when it is ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.
 

CABIN FIRE

1. Master Switch -- OFF.
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- CLOSED (to avoid drafts).
3. Fire Extinguisher - - ACTIVATE (if available).

WARNING
After discharging an extinguisher within a closed cabin, ventilate the cabin.
4. Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage.
 

WING FIRE

1. Navigation Light Switch -- OFF.
2. Strobe Light Switch (if installed) - - OFF.
3. Pitot Heat Switch (if installed) -- OFF.

NOTE

Perform a sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel tank and cabin, and land as soon as possible using flaps only as required for final approach and touchdown.