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P-47D Thunderbolt Emergency Procedures

P-47D Thunderbolt Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  4. 4
    Fuel Boost PumpOFF
  5. 5
    Cowl FlapsCLOSE to reduce airflow to fire
  6. 6
    CanopyJETTISON (prepare to bail out)
  7. 7
    If fire does not extinguishBAIL OUT immediately
  8. 8
    Bail out handle above oxygen regulatorPULL to jettison canopy

Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    AirspeedMAINTAIN 160-180 MPH (best glide)
  2. 2
    Fuel SelectorSWITCH TO ALTERNATE TANK
  3. 3
    Fuel Boost PumpON
  4. 4
    MixtureFULL RICH
  5. 5
    Magneto SwitchCHECK BOTH
  6. 6
    ThrottleADVANCE GENTLY (attempt restart)
  7. 7
    If no restartidentify suitable landing field
  8. 8
    GearDOWN when field is assured

Engine Overheating (CHT / Oil High)

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleREDUCE POWER IMMEDIATELY
  2. 2
    Cowl FlapsFULLY OPEN
  3. 3
    MixtureFULL RICH
  4. 4
    AirspeedINCREASE to improve cooling airflow
  5. 5
    ClimbDISCONTINUE, level off or descend
  6. 6
    CHT / Oil tempMONITOR for improvement
  7. 7
    If CHT does not reduceland at nearest airfield
  8. 8
    Do not apply full power until temperatures normalise

Hydraulic Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Hand pumpLOCATE on left side of cockpit
  2. 2
    GearEXTEND using hand pump (pump repeatedly)
  3. 3
    FlapsEXTEND using hand pump if required
  4. 4
    Verify three green gear indicator lights
  5. 5
    Allow extra runway for landing without full braking
  6. 6
    Land as soon as practical

Compressibility / High-Speed Dive

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleREDUCE TO IDLE
  2. 2
    Do NOT pull hard back on stickrisk of structural failure
  3. 3
    TrimAPPLY NOSE-UP TRIM GRADUALLY
  4. 4
    Wait for airspeed to decrease as aircraft decelerates
  5. 5
    Recover gently as controls become effective below 350 MPH
  6. 6
    Avoid abrupt pull-out+G structural limit is +7.3 g
  7. 7
    Check aircraft for structural damage after recovery

Forced Landing / Wheels-Up Landing

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  2. 2
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  3. 3
    ThrottleIDLE
  4. 4
    Fuel Boost PumpOFF
  5. 5
    Magneto SwitchOFF
  6. 6
    BatteryOFF (when field is made)
  7. 7
    FlapsFULL (if hydraulics available)
  8. 8
    CanopyJETTISON before touchdown for escape