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TF-51D Mustang Emergency Procedures

TF-51D Mustang Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 5 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  2. 2
    Fuel shut-off valveOFF
  3. 3
    Fuel booster pumpOFF
  4. 4
    Battery and generatorOFF
  5. 5
    CanopiesJETTISON if fire grows
  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 WING TANKS
  3. 3
    Fuel shut-off valveCHECK ON
  4. 4
    MixtureRUN / RICH
  5. 5
    Fuel booster pumpON
  6. 6
    MagnetosBOTH (attempt restart)
  7. 7
    If no restartprepare forced landing

Forced Landing

Immediate actions · 6 steps

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

Coolant Overheat

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Coolant radiatorOPEN (full)
  2. 2
    Oil radiatorOPEN
  3. 3
    ThrottleREDUCE power
  4. 4
    AirspeedINCREASE for more cooling flow
  5. 5
    Land as soon as practicable
  6. 6
    Do not exceed 121 C coolant temperature

Bailout

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CanopiesJETTISON (emergency release)
  2. 2
    MAYDAYDECLARE before exit
  3. 3
    ThrottleIDLE
  4. 4
    Trim nose downroll inverted and fall clear
  5. 5
    ParachutePULL ripcord above 2,000 ft AGL
  6. 6
    Minimum altitude for bailout2,000 ft AGL