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Spitfire LF Mk IX Emergency Procedures

Spitfire LF Mk IX 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 cockOFF
  3. 3
    MagnetosOFF
  4. 4
    Master switchOFF
  5. 5
    CanopyOPEN / JETTISON (pull pins)
  6. 6
    Bail out above 2,000 ft AGL minimum

Engine Failure

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide~150 MPH (maintain for maximum range)
  2. 2
    Fuel cockSWITCH to other tank
  3. 3
    MixtureRICH
  4. 4
    Carburetor airCOLD or HOT (ice check)
  5. 5
    PrimerIN and LOCKED
  6. 6
    MagnetosCHECK BOTH
  7. 7
    If no restartprepare forced landing

Forced Landing

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide~150 MPH
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE position
  3. 3
    Identify field into wind
  4. 4
    Gear downif field secure
  5. 5
    FlapsFULL below 140 MPH
  6. 6
    Approach90-95 MPH
  7. 7
    Touch down tail-low at minimum speed

Electrical Failure

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Battery switchCHECK ON
  2. 2
    Essential loads onlyreduce demand
  3. 3
    RadioATTEMPT on battery
  4. 4
    NavigationVISUAL to nearest airfield
  5. 5
    Rock wings to signal emergency over airfield

Fuel Emergency

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleREDUCE to minimum cruise
  2. 2
    MixtureAUTO LEAN
  3. 3
    Fuel cockSWITCH to fullest tank
  4. 4
    MAYDAYDECLARE and divert immediately
  5. 5
    Best range speed~200 MPH
  6. 6
    Nearest airfieldHEAD direct without delay

Bailout

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CanopyJETTISON (pull jettison lever)
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE
  3. 3
    HarnessRELEASE
  4. 4
    Roll invertedFALL free from cockpit
  5. 5
    ParachutePULL ripcord when clear
  6. 6
    Minimum altitude2,000 ft AGL