FALCON BMS · Fighter

F-4E Phantom II (BMS) Emergency Procedures

F-4E Phantom 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 throttleIDLE then monitor
  2. 2
    Fire test buttonPRESS (confirm FIRE light response)
  3. 3
    If fire confirmedaffected throttle - CUTOFF
  4. 4
    Affected generatorOFF
  5. 5
    Affected engine master switchOFF
  6. 6
    Air refueling switchEXTEND (depressurize fuel tanks)
  7. 7
    If fire ceasesland as soon as possible (single engine)
  8. 8
    If fire continuesEJECT

Single Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Affected throttleIDLE (check for airstart possibility)
  2. 2
    AirspeedMAINTAIN 300 KIAS minimum / 0.6 Mach
  3. 3
    Operating engineMAINTAIN MIL power as required
  4. 4
    Inlet ramp (good engine)CHECK FULLY RETRACTED
  5. 5
    Non-essential electrical equipmentOFF
  6. 6
    Divert to nearest suitable airfield
  7. 7
    Land as soon as possiblefly fully configured 17-unit AOA approach

Hydraulic Failure

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Hydraulic pressure (PC-1 / PC-2)IDENTIFY failed system
  2. 2
    Flight controlsCHECK response on remaining system
  3. 3
    Avoid abrupt, steep, or hard turns
  4. 4
    Avoid large or abrupt power changes
  5. 5
    Plan long straight-in final approach
  6. 6
    Reduce gross weight to minimum practical before landing
  7. 7
    Establish landing configuration early on final
  8. 8
    Land as soon as practical

Dual Engine Flameout

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Both throttlesCUTOFF then IDLE (attempt airstart)
  2. 2
    Airspeed250-300 KIAS for best airstart conditions
  3. 3
    IgnitionHOLD button while advancing throttle to IDLE
  4. 4
    If airstart failsboth throttles - CUTOFF
  5. 5
    Best glidemaintain 250-300 KIAS
  6. 6
    Suitable landing areaIDENTIFY immediately
  7. 7
    MAYDAYDECLARE on guard 243.0 MHz, squawk 7700
  8. 8
    If no restart by 10,000 ft AGLEJECT

Out-of-Control Recovery

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    StickFORWARD (immediately)
  2. 2
    Ailerons and rudderNEUTRAL
  3. 3
    ThrottlesIDLE (unless at critically low altitude)
  4. 4
    If aircraft unloadsattempt recovery with smooth control inputs
  5. 5
    If still out-of-controldrag chute - DEPLOY
  6. 6
    If out-of-control at or below 10,000 ft AGLEJECT

Ejection

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    AirspeedREDUCE below 600 KIAS if possible
  2. 2
    AircraftWINGS LEVEL, positive altitude if possible
  3. 3
    ThrottlesCUTOFF
  4. 4
    Communicate intention to WSOsimultaneous ejection if possible
  5. 5
    Ejection handlePULL firmly (between legs or overhead)
  6. 6
    Canopy auto-jettisons and seat fires in sequence
  7. 7
    Eyes closed, head back, elbows inawait seat separation and chute deployment