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A-10C II Thunderbolt Emergency Procedures

A-10C II Thunderbolt Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Throttle (affected)OFF
  2. 2
    Fire T-HandlePULL
  3. 3
    Firewall shutoffCONFIRM
  4. 4
    If fire persistsagent DISCHARGE
  5. 5
    Single enginemaintain 150 KIAS min
  6. 6
    Land immediately

Dual Engine Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed200 KIAS
  2. 2
    APUSTART
  3. 3
    ThrottlesOFF then IDLE
  4. 4
    Attempt windmill restart above 13,000 ft
  5. 5
    If no restartprepare for ejection
  6. 6
    EJECT above 2,000 ft AGL minimum

Ejection

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Ejection handleSQUEEZE & PULL
  2. 2
    ACES II seatzero-zero capable
  3. 3
    If time permitsjettison stores
  4. 4
    If time permitsSquawk 7700, MAYDAY
  5. 5
    Minimum: 0 ft, 0 kts (static)

Hydraulic Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    HYD gaugesCHECK both systems
  2. 2
    If single failureswitch to manual reversion backup
  3. 3
    Reduce airspeed250 KIAS max
  4. 4
    Flight controlsTEST response
  5. 5
    If dual failureMANUAL REVERSION engaged automatically
  6. 6
    Land immediatelyheavy stick forces expected

Gun Unsafe / Hung Ordnance

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Master ArmOFF
  2. 2
    TriggerSAFE (finger off)
  3. 3
    GUNensure PAC switch OFF
  4. 4
    Return to basedeclare hung ordnance
  5. 5
    Follow EOD procedures on landing

Battle Damage - Controllable

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Assess flight controlsslow inputs
  2. 2
    Reduce airspeedstay below 300 KIAS
  3. 3
    Check hydraulicsboth systems
  4. 4
    Check fuel statemonitor closely
  5. 5
    Jettison stores if needed
  6. 6
    Divert to nearest suitable field