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Bf 109 K-4 Emergency Procedures

Bf 109 K-4 Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE then OFF
  2. 2
    Fuel cockCLOSE
  3. 3
    MixtureCUTOFF
  4. 4
    MW 50OFF
  5. 5
    MAYDAYDECLARE
  6. 6
    Bail out above 300 m AGL if fire continues

Engine Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide230-250 km/h
  2. 2
    Fuel cockSWITCH to other tank
  3. 3
    ThrottleATTEMPT restart at idle
  4. 4
    MagnetosCHECK BOTH
  5. 5
    MAYDAYDECLARE position
  6. 6
    Prepare forced landing if no restart

Forced Landing

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide230-250 km/h
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE
  3. 3
    Select field into wind
  4. 4
    Gear downif field is reachable
  5. 5
    FlapsLAND below 250 km/h
  6. 6
    Approach 195-210 km/h
  7. 7
    Ground loop riskMAINTAIN directional control at all costs

Electrical Failure

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    GeneratorCHECK and RESET
  2. 2
    BatteryVERIFY as backup
  3. 3
    RadioATTEMPT on battery
  4. 4
    FuG 25a IFFMAY LOSE FUNCTION
  5. 5
    Navigate visually to nearest Luftwaffe airfield

Fuel Emergency

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    MW 50OFF (high fuel consumer)
  2. 2
    ThrottleREDUCE to minimum cruise
  3. 3
    Fuel cockMAIN tank confirmed
  4. 4
    Drop tankJETTISON when empty
  5. 5
    MAYDAYDECLARE on FuG 16ZY
  6. 6
    Nearest airfieldHEAD direct at best range speed

Bailout

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CanopyJETTISON (pull handle)
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE
  3. 3
    Seat beltRELEASE
  4. 4
    Roll invertedFALL free from cockpit
  5. 5
    ParachutePULL ripcord above 300 m AGL
  6. 6
    Watch for narrow undercarriage on emergency belly landing