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L-39 Albatros Emergency Procedures

L-39 Albatros Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    Fuel Shutoff ValveCLOSE
  3. 3
    Fire Warning LightCONFIRM illuminated
  4. 4
    Jettison external stores if installed
  5. 5
    SpeedREDUCE below 500 km/h to aid flame extinction
  6. 6
    If fire extinguishesLand at nearest suitable airfield
  7. 7
    If fire persistsEJECT (below 8,000 m / 26,000 ft)

Engine Flameout - Airstart

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    AirspeedMAINTAIN 300-400 km/h (162-216 kts) for airstart envelope
  3. 3
    Fuel Shutoff ValveVERIFY OPEN
  4. 4
    Engine Power SwitchON
  5. 5
    Engine Start ButtonPRESS
  6. 6
    EGTMONITOR (must not exceed 600 C during relight)
  7. 7
    If relight failsexecute forced landing or EJECT

Hydraulic System Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Hydraulic pressure gaugeCONFIRM loss of pressure
  2. 2
    ThrottleREDUCE to idle (reduce hydraulic demand)
  3. 3
    Landing gearEXTEND using emergency pneumatic system
  4. 4
    FlapsEXTEND using emergency system if available
  5. 5
    Expect degraded brakingplan for long landing roll
  6. 6
    Land at nearest suitable airfield with full runway available

Electrical Failure

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    GeneratorCHECK and RESET (cycle switch)
  2. 2
    If generator failure confirmedswitch to battery
  3. 3
    Non-essential systemsOFF (shed electrical load)
  4. 4
    Essential instruments onlyMAINTAIN
  5. 5
    Battery enduranceapproximately 20-30 minutes
  6. 6
    Declare emergencySquawk 7700
  7. 7
    Land as soon as possible

Canopy Jettison / Ejection

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    AirspeedREDUCE to below 400 kts if possible
  3. 3
    HarnessLOCK AND TIGHTEN
  4. 4
    SeatVERIFY armed (safety pins removed)
  5. 5
    Canopy jettison handlePULL (if time permits)
  6. 6
    Ejection handlePULL firmly between legs
  7. 7
    VS-1 BRI seat operates from 0 ft / 80 kts to 26,000 ft / 400 kts

Forced Landing - Engine Failure

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Best glideESTABLISH 300-350 km/h (162-189 kts)
  2. 2
    ThrottleIDLE
  3. 3
    MAYDAYDECLARE on guard frequency
  4. 4
    Squawk 7700SET
  5. 5
    Suitable landing areaIDENTIFY
  6. 6
    Landing gearDOWN (if altitude permits - above 300 km/h)
  7. 7
    FlapsLANDING (below 300 km/h, terrain permitting)
  8. 8
    TouchdownAIM for firm ground, into wind