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Piper PA-24-250 Comanche (A2A) Emergency Procedures

Piper PA-24-250 Comanche (A2A) Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - During Start

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    StarterCONTINUE CRANKING to draw the fire into the engine
  2. 2
    MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
  3. 3
    ThrottleFULL OPEN
  4. 4
    Electric Fuel PumpOFF
  5. 5
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  6. 6
    Master SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    If fire persistsEVACUATE and use extinguisher

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Fuel SelectorOFF
  2. 2
    ThrottleCLOSED
  3. 3
    MixtureIDLE CUTOFF
  4. 4
    Electric Fuel PumpOFF
  5. 5
    Cabin Heat and DefrosterOFF
  6. 6
    Airspeed110 mph (96 kts) best glide
  7. 7
    Execute a power-off forced landing immediately

Engine Failure - After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed110 mph (96 kts) best glide
  2. 2
    Fuel SelectorSWITCH TO THE OTHER MAIN
  3. 3
    Electric Fuel PumpON
  4. 4
    MixtureFULL RICH
  5. 5
    Carb HeatON
  6. 6
    Land straight aheadDO NOT attempt a turn back below 1,000 ft AGL
  7. 7
    Landing GearDOWN for a prepared surface, UP for rough terrain
  8. 8
    Master and MagnetosOFF before touchdown

Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed110 mph (96 kts) best glide, gear and flaps UP
  2. 2
    Landing FieldSELECT and turn towards it
  3. 3
    Fuel SelectorSWITCH TANK (mains have fuel, aux may be dry)
  4. 4
    Electric Fuel PumpON
  5. 5
    MixtureFULL RICH
  6. 6
    Carb HeatON
  7. 7
    MagnetosCHECK BOTH, try L and R for a fouled plug
  8. 8
    Mayday on 121.5, squawk 7700

Landing Gear - Emergency Extension

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    AirspeedREDUCE below 100 mph (87 kts)
  2. 2
    Gear SelectorDOWN
  3. 3
    Gear Motor Circuit BreakerCHECK / PULL as required
  4. 4
    Emergency Extension LeverENGAGE and extend manually
  5. 5
    Gear PositionCONFIRM 3 GREEN and check visually
  6. 6
    Do not attempt to retract after a manual extension
  7. 7
    Land as soon as practical and declare the condition to ATC

Carburettor Icing

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Carb HeatFULL ON (never partial)
  2. 2
    Expect an RPM drop and rough running as the ice clears
  3. 3
    Carb HeatLEAVE ON until the engine runs smoothly
  4. 4
    MixtureLEAN slightly to compensate for the enriching effect
  5. 5
    PowerINCREASE to raise carburettor temperature
  6. 6
    Leave the icing conditionsclimb, descend or divert