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A-4E Skyhawk Emergency Procedures

A-4E Skyhawk Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleOFF
  2. 2
    Fuel shutoffOFF
  3. 3
    Fire warningMONITOR
  4. 4
    If fire persistsEJECT
  5. 5
    MAYDAYSquawk 7700

Engine Failure - After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeedbest glide ~200 kts
  2. 2
    StoresJETTISON if able
  3. 3
    ThrottleOFF, then IDLE (attempt restart)
  4. 4
    If no restartEJECT above 2,000 ft
  5. 5
    Do NOT attempt to return to field if below 1,000 ft
  6. 6
    Land straight ahead

Ejection

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Face curtainPULL (or alternate handle)
  2. 2
    Escapac seatcapable above 100 ft/100 kts
  3. 3
    If time permitsorient into wind, wings level
  4. 4
    If time permitsSquawk 7700, MAYDAY
  5. 5
    Uncontrolled below 2,000 ftEJECT IMMEDIATELY

Hydraulic Failure

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    HYD pressureCHECK
  2. 2
    If partial failurereduced control
  3. 3
    Flight controlsvery heavy without hydraulics
  4. 4
    Reduce airspeedfly gently
  5. 5
    Land immediatelystraight-in approach

Electrical Failure

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    GeneratorCHECK
  2. 2
    BatteryCHECK voltage
  3. 3
    Essential busVERIFY powered
  4. 4
    If total lossstandby instruments only
  5. 5
    Land immediately

Jettison Stores

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    EMERG JETTPRESS
  2. 2
    Selective jettisonvia weapon panel
  3. 3
    Confirm stores released
  4. 4
    Master ArmSAFE
  5. 5
    Notify ATC of jettison location