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C-130J Super Hercules Emergency Procedures

C-130J Super Hercules 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
  2. 2
    Affected engine fuel cutoffCLOSE
  3. 3
    Affected engine fire handlePULL
  4. 4
    Fire extinguisher agent 1DISCHARGE
  5. 5
    Wait 30 seccheck fire warning extinguished
  6. 6
    If fire persists: fire extinguisher agent 2DISCHARGE
  7. 7
    Bleed air (affected engine)OFF
  8. 8
    Land at nearest suitable airfield

Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Affected throttleIDLE
  2. 2
    Affected engine fuel cutoffCLOSE
  3. 3
    Propeller (affected)FEATHER (if auto-feather did not activate)
  4. 4
    Rudder trimADJUST to compensate for asymmetric thrust
  5. 5
    Remaining enginesINCREASE power as required
  6. 6
    Maintain altitude if possible with 3 engines at climb power
  7. 7
    Declare emergency if unable to maintain altitude
  8. 8
    Land at nearest suitable airfield

Hydraulic System Failure

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Affected hydraulic systemIDENTIFY on gauges
  2. 2
    Alternate hydraulic systemACTIVATE (crossfeed if available)
  3. 3
    Landing gear (if affected)USE alternate extension
  4. 4
    BrakesSWITCH to auxiliary hydraulic system
  5. 5
    Expect increased control forces
  6. 6
    Avoid abrupt control inputs
  7. 7
    Plan full runway length for landing
  8. 8
    Land as soon as practical

Emergency Descent (Pressurisation Loss)

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Crew oxygen masksON immediately
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE on guard (243.0 MHz)
  3. 3
    ThrottlesIDLE
  4. 4
    DescentINITIATE to 10,000 ft or MEA
  5. 5
    AirspeedVmo or max safe for configuration
  6. 6
    Seat belt signON
  7. 7
    ATCADVISE altitude and intentions
  8. 8
    PressurisationCHECK for resealing possibility

Generator Failure / Electrical Emergency

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Failed generatorIDENTIFY on bus tie panel
  2. 2
    Generator resetATTEMPT (cycle generator switch)
  3. 3
    Bus tieCLOSE to transfer loads
  4. 4
    Non-essential electrical loadsSHED
  5. 5
    BatteryVERIFY online as backup
  6. 6
    Essential avionics onlyMAINTAIN powered
  7. 7
    Land within 20-30 min (battery endurance)
  8. 8
    Declare emergency if dual generator failure

Ditching / Forced Landing

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    MAYDAYDECLARE position and intentions
  2. 2
    Crew and passengersBRIEF emergency positions
  3. 3
    CargoJETTISON if time permits to reduce weight
  4. 4
    Landing gearUP (water ditching) / DOWN (land)
  5. 5
    FlapsFULL
  6. 6
    Approach speedVref + 10 kts minimum
  7. 7
    EnginesSHUTDOWN on touchdown
  8. 8
    EVACUATE immediately via nearest exits