FALCON BMS · Fighter

F-16C Block 52 (BMS) Emergency Procedures

F-16C Block 52 (BMS) Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE then CUTOFF
  2. 2
    FIRE warning lightCONFIRM illuminated
  3. 3
    EPU switchVERIFY AUTO (will auto-deploy on hydraulic loss)
  4. 4
    AirspeedMAINTAIN 250+ KIAS for EPU effectiveness
  5. 5
    Declare MAYDAYadvise fuel state and ejection intention
  6. 6
    If fire persists below 10,000 ft AGLEJECT
  7. 7
    If fire extinguishesland at nearest suitable airfield

Engine Flameout / Airstart

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleOFF (CUTOFF)
  2. 2
    Airspeed250-350 KIAS (windmill restart envelope)
  3. 3
    ThrottleIDLE (attempt windmill airstart above 20,000 ft)
  4. 4
    If below 20,000 ftJFS switch START 2 (assisted airstart)
  5. 5
    RPMWAIT FOR 15-20% before advancing throttle to IDLE
  6. 6
    FTITMONITOR, abort if rising above 980 C
  7. 7
    If no restart by 10,000 ft AGLEJECT
  8. 8
    Declare MAYDAYsquawk 7700

Hydraulic Failure (System A or B)

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Hydraulic pressure gauges (System A / B)IDENTIFY failed system
  2. 2
    EPU switchVERIFY NORM (auto-deploys on total hydraulic loss)
  3. 3
    If System A failed: flight control degradation expectedreduce maneuvering
  4. 4
    If System B failed: landing gear and brakes may be affected
  5. 5
    Emergency gear handleUSE if gear will not extend normally
  6. 6
    AirspeedREDUCE to minimum controllable for approach
  7. 7
    Land at nearest suitable airfield with long runway
  8. 8
    If both systems fail and EPU depletedEJECT

Hot Start (FTIT Limit Exceeded)

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleCUTOFF immediately
  2. 2
    JFS switchOFF
  3. 3
    FTITMONITOR until temperature falls below 400 C
  4. 4
    Fuel Master switchOFF (if fire suspected)
  5. 5
    Allow full spool-down before reattempting start
  6. 6
    Wait minimum 5 minutes before second start attempt
  7. 7
    If FTIT exceeded 980 Cnotify crew chief, inspect before restart
  8. 8
    Second start abort: FTIT above 700 C at any RPMdo not continue

Stores Jettison / Emergency Jettison

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Master ArmARM
  2. 2
    Emergency jettison buttonPUSH (jettisons all combat stores)
  3. 3
    Selective jettisonUSE MFD SMS page for partial jettison
  4. 4
    External tanksJETTISON if fuel transfer has failed
  5. 5
    Master ArmSAFE after jettison
  6. 6
    Assess aircraft performance and balance after jettison
  7. 7
    Advise ATC of jettison area for NOTAMs

Ejection

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    MAYDAYDECLARE on guard (243.0 MHz) if time permits
  2. 2
    AirspeedREDUCE below 600 KIAS if possible
  3. 3
    AircraftWINGS LEVEL, positive altitude if possible
  4. 4
    Seat safety pinCONFIRM removed (done during pre-flight arming)
  5. 5
    ThrottleCUTOFF
  6. 6
    Ejection handlePULL firmly between legs
  7. 7
    ACES II seat is zero-zero capable
  8. 8
    Parachute will auto-deployprepare for landing