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Su-25A Frogfoot Emergency Procedures

Su-25A Frogfoot Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Affected throttleIDLE
  2. 2
    Affected fuel cockCLOSE
  3. 3
    Fire warningMONITOR for extinguish
  4. 4
    If fire persistsprepare for ejection
  5. 5
    Remaining engineMILITARY POWER
  6. 6
    Airspeedmaintain > 300 km/h
  7. 7
    Land immediately at nearest suitable airfield

Engine Failure - Single Engine

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Failed engine throttleIDLE then CLOSE fuel cock
  2. 2
    Remaining engineMILITARY POWER
  3. 3
    Airspeedmaintain > 300 km/h minimum
  4. 4
    Asymmetric thrustCORRECT with rudder
  5. 5
    Non-essential systemsSHED electrical load
  6. 6
    Declare emergencyATC advise intentions
  7. 7
    Land at nearest suitable airfield

Dual Engine Flameout

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Both throttlesIDLE
  2. 2
    Airspeedmaintain 350-400 km/h (best glide)
  3. 3
    Relight attemptthrottle to IDLE, attempt restart within limits
  4. 4
    If restart fails below 1,500 m AGLEJECT
  5. 5
    If altitude permitsdeclare MAYDAY, attempt deadstick landing
  6. 6
    Eject no lower than 100 m AGL at > 250 km/h

Hydraulic Failure

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Hydraulic pressureCHECK gauges for affected system
  2. 2
    Control forcesEXPECT increased resistance
  3. 3
    Flight controlsuse caution, avoid abrupt inputs
  4. 4
    Landing gearuse emergency extension if primary fails
  5. 5
    Brakesuse emergency brake system
  6. 6
    Approach speedADD 20-30 km/h margin for degraded control
  7. 7
    Land as soon as practical

Battle Damage / Uncontrolled Fire

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Throttle(s)IDLE
  2. 2
    Fuel cocks (affected)CLOSE
  3. 3
    Fire extinguisherDISCHARGE if fitted
  4. 4
    Flight controlsCHECK for hydraulic/control damage
  5. 5
    If fire not extinguished within 30 secEJECT
  6. 6
    If controllableclimb to safe ejection altitude > 300 m AGL
  7. 7
    Eject if fire spreading or aircraft uncontrollable

Ejection

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    AirspeedREDUCE below 900 km/h if possible
  2. 2
    AircraftFLY WINGS LEVEL
  3. 3
    AltitudeCLIMB above 100 m AGL minimum if possible
  4. 4
    Canopy jettison handlePULL (or seat fires through canopy)
  5. 5
    Ejection handlePULL firmly between legs
  6. 6
    Seat fires automaticallydo not interfere with sequence
  7. 7
    On ground: harness release and move clear of aircraft