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F-16C Block 50 Emergency Procedures

F-16C Block 50 Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Abort

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    Maintain two-point attitude
  3. 3
    Wheel brakesMAXIMUM (antiskid on), consistent with directional control
  4. 4
    SpeedbrakesOPEN
  5. 5
    HookDOWN if any doubt about stopping on the runway
  6. 6
    Nose lowers automatically as the wheel brakes become effective
  7. 7
    Consider hot brake procedures after any abort

Fire / Overheat / Fuel Leak (Ground)

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleOFF
  2. 2
    JFS switchOFF
  3. 3
    FUEL MASTER switchOFF
  4. 4
    ENG FEED knobOFF (if external power applied)
  5. 5
    If fire continuesABANDON AIRCRAFT

Airstart (GE129)

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ENG CONT switchSEC
  2. 2
    If no recovery within approx 10 secENG CONT back to PRI
  3. 3
    ThrottleCUTOFF, then midrange to attempt the relight
  4. 4
    Watch for light-offrapid FTIT rise with a slow RPM increase
  5. 5
    If a hot start occursthrottle OFF, let FTIT fall below 700 degC
  6. 6
    Within the JFS envelopestart the JFS to preserve RPM
  7. 7
    When thrust is regainedJFS OFF, reset the main generator

Flameout Landing

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Turn immediately toward the desired runway
  2. 2
    StoresJETTISON if required
  3. 3
    Establish maximum range airspeed (200 kt at 20,000 lb, +5 kt per 1,000 lb)
  4. 4
    Do not slow below minimum airstart airspeed during an airstart attempt
  5. 5
    Aim to touch down no more than 1/3 down the runway at 11-13 deg AOA
  6. 6
    Expect approximately twice the computed ground roll on a dry runway
  7. 7
    Eject rather than salvage a questionable approach

Hot Brakes

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Firefighting equipmentREQUEST
  2. 2
    Proceed to the hot brake area or nearest area clear of aircraft and personnel
  3. 3
    AircraftALIGN NOSE INTO WIND if possible
  4. 4
    EPU switchOFF
  5. 5
    ThrottleOFF
  6. 6
    Nose wheelCHOCKED
  7. 7
    MAIN PWR switchOFF
  8. 8
    Exit toward the front of the aircraft

Ejection (Time Permitting)

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    IFF MASTER knobEMER
  2. 2
    ZEROIZE switchZEROIZE (combat status)
  3. 3
    Loose equipmentSTOW
  4. 4
    Lapbelt and helmet chin strapTIGHTEN
  5. 5
    VisorDOWN
  6. 6
    ThrottleIDLE, slow to the lowest practical airspeed
  7. 7
    SpeedbrakesOPEN
  8. 8
    Assume ejection position, then EJECTION HANDLEPULL