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F-86F Sabre Emergency Procedures

F-86F Sabre 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 shutoffCLOSE
  3. 3
    Fire warningCONFIRM
  4. 4
    Declare MAYDAY
  5. 5
    Jettison tip tanks if fitted
  6. 6
    Land immediately or eject above 2,000 ft AGL

Engine Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide speedESTABLISH (~250 KIAS)
  2. 2
    ThrottleOFF then attempt relight (IDLE)
  3. 3
    Airspeed300-350 KIAS for windmill start
  4. 4
    MAYDAYDECLARE position and altitude
  5. 5
    If no restartprepare for forced landing
  6. 6
    Eject above 2,000 ft AGL if field not reachable

Forced Landing

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide250 KIAS
  2. 2
    Identify suitable landing area into wind
  3. 3
    MAYDAYDECLARE
  4. 4
    Jettison tip tanks if fitted
  5. 5
    Gear down250 KIAS limit
  6. 6
    Land on speed130-140 KIAS approach

Electrical Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Inverter switchALTERNATE
  2. 2
    Essential instrumentsCHECK for power
  3. 3
    BatteryVERIFY as backup power source
  4. 4
    RadioATTEMPT reset on battery
  5. 5
    Navigate visually to nearest airfield
  6. 6
    Declare emergency by rocking wings if radio dead

Fuel Emergency

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleREDUCE to minimum cruise
  2. 2
    Tip tanksCONFIRM feeding (if fitted)
  3. 3
    MAYDAYDECLARE - divert immediately
  4. 4
    Best range speed~280-300 KIAS
  5. 5
    Nearest airfieldHEAD direct
  6. 6
    Eject if fuel exhausted before landing

Ejection

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Canopy jettisonPULL handle
  2. 2
    Sit uprightspine straight
  3. 3
    MAYDAYDECLARE if time permits
  4. 4
    Ejection seat triggerPULL
  5. 5
    Minimum speedDo not eject below 100 kts
  6. 6
    Minimum altitude200 ft AGL at level flight