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P-51D Mustang Emergency Procedures

P-51D Mustang Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  2. 2
    Fuel selectorOFF
  3. 3
    Fuel pumpOFF
  4. 4
    Master switchOFF
  5. 5
    CanopyJETTISON (pull release handle)
  6. 6
    Bail out above 2,000 ft AGL

Engine Failure

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide155 MPH (maintain for maximum range)
  2. 2
    Fuel selectorSWITCH TANKS (try all positions)
  3. 3
    MixtureRICH
  4. 4
    Carburetor heatON (ice check)
  5. 5
    PrimerIN and LOCKED
  6. 6
    MagnetosBOTH (attempt restart)
  7. 7
    If no restartprepare forced landing

Forced Landing

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide155 MPH
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE position
  3. 3
    Drop tanksJETTISON if fitted
  4. 4
    Identify field into wind
  5. 5
    Gear down if field is certain
  6. 6
    Approach 120-130 MPH with flaps
  7. 7
    Touch down tail-lowminimum speed

Electrical Failure

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Generator switchCHECK and RESET
  2. 2
    BatteryVERIFY as backup
  3. 3
    Essential loads onlymaintain ignition
  4. 4
    RadioATTEMPT on battery
  5. 5
    Navigate visually to nearest field
  6. 6
    Rock wings to signal emergency

Fuel Emergency

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleREDUCE to best range power (2,400 RPM / 40 IN HG)
  2. 2
    MixtureAUTO LEAN
  3. 3
    Switch to fullest tank
  4. 4
    MAYDAYDECLARE and divert immediately
  5. 5
    Drop tanksCONFIRM EMPTY and jettison
  6. 6
    Nearest airfieldHEAD direct

Bailout

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CanopyJETTISON (pull red handle)
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE before exit
  3. 3
    ThrottleIDLE
  4. 4
    Roll invertedFALL free of aircraft
  5. 5
    ParachutePULL ripcord above 2,000 ft AGL
  6. 6
    Minimum altitude for bailout2,000 ft AGL