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AV-8B Harrier II Emergency Procedures

AV-8B Harrier II Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleOFF
  2. 2
    Fuel shutoffOFF
  3. 3
    Fire T-HandlePULL
  4. 4
    Single engineno restart in hover
  5. 5
    If airborneEJECT (no glide capability)
  6. 6
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Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    NozzlesAFT (0° - max range)
  2. 2
    Airspeedbest glide ~200 kts
  3. 3
    ThrottleOFF, then attempt restart
  4. 4
    If no restartEJECT (no single-engine capability)
  5. 5
    Harrier does not glide wellEJECT early
  6. 6
    Minimum safe ejection2,000 ft AGL if uncontrolled

Ejection

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Ejection handlePULL
  2. 2
    Martin-Baker seatzero-zero capable
  3. 3
    If in hoverseat works at zero altitude/zero speed
  4. 4
    If time permitsorient into wind
  5. 5
    Uncontrolled below 2,000 ftEJECT IMMEDIATELY

Nozzle Failure - Stuck

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Nozzle leverCHECK position
  2. 2
    If stuck aftconventional landing only
  3. 3
    If stuck downreduce power, attempt vertical landing
  4. 4
    If asymmetricEJECT (uncontrollable roll)
  5. 5
    Do not attempt hover with nozzle malfunction

Reaction Control System Failure

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    RCSCHECK puffer valves
  2. 2
    If RCS fails in hoverIMMEDIATELY transition to wing-borne flight
  3. 3
    Increase airspeed above 150 kts for conventional control
  4. 4
    Do NOT attempt vertical landing without RCS
  5. 5
    Conventional landing required

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 area