FALCON BMS · Attack

A-10A Thunderbolt II (BMS) Emergency Procedures

A-10A Thunderbolt II (BMS) Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Affected throttleCUTOFF
  2. 2
    Affected engine fire warning lightCONFIRM
  3. 3
    Fuel crossfeedCLOSE (isolate affected side)
  4. 4
    Boost pump (affected side)OFF
  5. 5
    Altitude / airspeedMAINTAIN on remaining engine
  6. 6
    Divert to nearest suitable field
  7. 7
    MAYDAYDECLARE on guard (243.0 MHz) and ATC
  8. 8
    Land as soon as possible

Single Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Failed throttleIDLE then CUTOFF (if no restart possible)
  2. 2
    Operating engineMIL thrust
  3. 3
    AirspeedMAINTAIN 220+ KIAS minimum
  4. 4
    AltitudeMAINTAIN or establish best single-engine glide
  5. 5
    Jettison stores if necessary for performance
  6. 6
    Divert to nearest airfield
  7. 7
    Declare emergencyMAYDAY on ATC frequency
  8. 8
    Landing approachfly wider circuit, higher speed

Hydraulic System Failure

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Hydraulic pressure (affected system)CONFIRM LOSS
  2. 2
    Flight controlsCHECK response on remaining system
  3. 3
    If both hydraulic systems fail: manual reversionENGAGE
  4. 4
    SpeedREDUCE to 250 KIAS or below in manual reversion
  5. 5
    Flight control inputsDELIBERATE and smooth - manual reversion requires higher forces
  6. 6
    StoresJETTISON to reduce weight and control loads
  7. 7
    Divert to long runwayincreased landing distance in manual reversion
  8. 8
    Land as soon as practical

Ejection

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    AirspeedREDUCE to below 250 KIAS if possible
  2. 2
    AircraftWINGS LEVEL, positive altitude if possible
  3. 3
    Seat safety pinsCONFIRM removed (done during preflight)
  4. 4
    ThrottlesCUTOFF
  5. 5
    Canopy jettison handlePULL (or use seat ejection which auto-jettisons)
  6. 6
    Ejection handlePULL firmly between legs
  7. 7
    Eyes closed, head back, elbows in during ejection sequence
  8. 8
    Seat will auto-separate and parachute will deploy

Hot Start / Hung Start

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Throttle (affected engine)CUTOFF immediately
  2. 2
    FTITMONITOR - abort if above 700 C during start
  3. 3
    JFS switchOFF
  4. 4
    Allow engine to fully spool down before reattempting
  5. 5
    Hung start (RPM not increasing): throttleCUTOFF
  6. 6
    Wait 5 minutes minimum before attempting restart
  7. 7
    If engine does not light off by 25% RPM on second attemptabort and shutdown
  8. 8
    Notify crew chief of engine anomaly

Dual Engine Flameout / Total Power Loss

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Both throttlesCUTOFF then IDLE (attempt airstart)
  2. 2
    Airspeed250-300 KIAS for best airstart probability
  3. 3
    JFSACTIVATE for assisted airstart (if altitude permits)
  4. 4
    If airstart fails: throttlesCUTOFF
  5. 5
    Best glide200-250 KIAS
  6. 6
    Suitable landing areaIDENTIFY immediately
  7. 7
    MAYDAYDECLARE on guard and squawk 7700
  8. 8
    If no restart by 10,000 ft AGLEJECT