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Cessna 152 Emergency Procedures
Immediate Action Procedures
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17 procedures
- 1ThrottleIDLE
- 2BrakesAPPLY
- 3Wing FlapsRETRACT
- 4MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
- 5Ignition SwitchOFF
- 6Master SwitchOFF
- 1Airspeed60 KIAS
- 2MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
- 3Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
- 4Ignition SwitchOFF
- 5Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED
- 6Master SwitchOFF
- 7Land straight ahead with only small changes in direction to avoid obstructions
- 1Airspeed60 KIAS
- 2Carburetor HeatON
- 3PrimerIN and LOCKED
- 4Fuel Shutoff ValveON
- 5MixtureRICH
- 6Ignition SwitchBOTH (or START if propeller is stopped)
- 1Airspeed65 KIAS flaps UP / 60 KIAS flaps DOWN
- 2MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
- 3Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
- 4Ignition SwitchOFF
- 5Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (30 deg recommended)
- 6Master SwitchOFF
- 7DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
- 8TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
- 9BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY
- 1Airspeed60 KIAS
- 2Wing Flaps20 deg
- 3Selected Field - FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps at a safe altitude and airspeed
- 4Radio and Electrical SwitchesOFF
- 5Wing Flaps30 deg (on final approach)
- 6Airspeed55 KIAS
- 7Master SwitchOFF
- 8DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
- 9TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
- 10Ignition SwitchOFF
- 11BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY
- 1Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, giving location and intentions, SQUAWK 7700
- 2Heavy Objects (baggage area)SECURE OR JETTISON
- 3Approach - INTO THE WIND in high winds and heavy seas; PARALLEL TO SWELLS in light winds
- 4Wing Flaps30 deg
- 5PowerESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS
- 6Cabin DoorsUNLATCH
- 7TouchdownLEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT
- 8FaceCUSHION at touchdown with folded coat
- 9AirplaneEVACUATE through cabin doors
- 10Life Vests and RaftINFLATE
- 1Cranking - CONTINUE, to draw the flames and accumulated fuel through the carburetor and into the engine
- 2If engine starts: Power - 1700 RPM for a few minutes, then SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage
- 3If engine fails to start: CrankingCONTINUE in an effort to obtain a start
- 4Fire Extinguisher - OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed)
- 5Engine - SECURE: Master Switch OFF, Ignition Switch OFF, Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF
- 6Fire - EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt
- 7Fire DamageINSPECT before conducting another flight
- 1MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
- 2Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
- 3Master SwitchOFF
- 4Cabin Heat and AirOFF (except wing root vents)
- 5Airspeed - 85 KIAS (if fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which provides an incombustible mixture)
- 6Forced Landing - EXECUTE as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power
- 1Master SwitchOFF
- 2All Other Switches (except ignition switch)OFF
- 3Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED
- 4Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE (if available); ventilate the cabin after discharging
- 5If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary: Master Switch - ON
- 6Circuit BreakersCHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset
- 7Radio / Electrical Switches - ON one at a time, with a delay after each, until the short circuit is localized
- 8Vents / Cabin Air / Heat - OPEN when the fire is known to be completely extinguished
- 1Master SwitchOFF
- 2Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED (to avoid drafts)
- 3Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE (if available); ventilate the cabin after discharging
- 4Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage
- 1Navigation Light SwitchOFF
- 2Strobe Light Switch (if installed)OFF
- 3Pitot Heat Switch (if installed)OFF
- 4Sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel tank and cabin
- 5Land as soon as possible with flaps retracted
- 1Pitot Heat SwitchON (if installed)
- 2Turn back or change altitude to obtain an OAT less conducive to icing
- 3Cabin heat control - PULL FULL OUT for maximum defroster air temperature
- 4Throttle - OPEN to increase engine speed and minimize ice buildup on the propeller blades
- 5Watch for carburetor or air intake filter ice; apply carburetor heat as required and lean for max RPM if used continuously
- 6Leave wing flaps retracted
- 7Plan a landing at the nearest airport; approach at 65 to 75 KIAS depending on ice accumulation
- 8Perform a landing in level attitude
- 1Wing FlapsAS DESIRED
- 2ApproachNORMAL
- 3Touchdown - GOOD TIRE FIRST, holding the airplane off the flat tire as long as possible with aileron control
- 1AlternatorOFF
- 2Nonessential Electrical EquipmentOFF
- 3FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical
- 1RadiosOFF
- 2Master SwitchOFF (both sides)
- 3Master SwitchON
- 4Low-Voltage LightCHECK OFF
- 5RadiosON
- 6If the light illuminates again: AlternatorOFF
- 7Nonessential Radio and Electrical EquipmentOFF
- 8FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical
- 1VERIFY THAT AILERONS ARE NEUTRAL AND THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION
- 2APPLY AND HOLD FULL RUDDER OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION
- 3JUST AFTER THE RUDDER REACHES THE STOP, MOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL BRISKLY FORWARD FAR ENOUGH TO BREAK THE STALL (full down elevator may be required at aft CG loadings)
- 4HOLD THESE CONTROL INPUTS UNTIL ROTATION STOPS
- 5AS ROTATION STOPS, NEUTRALIZE RUDDER AND MAKE A SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE RESULTING DIVE
- 1ThrottleFULL OPEN
- 2Carburetor HeatCOLD
- 3Wing FlapsRETRACT to 20 deg
- 4Airspeed55 KIAS
- 5Wing FlapsRETRACT (slowly)
FLIGHT2.23.0Checklist
Cessna 152MSFS 2024 · Emergency Procedures · 17procedures · 111 steps
Engine Failure During Takeoff Run6 steps
| 01 | ThrottleIDLE | |
| 02 | BrakesAPPLY | |
| 03 | Wing FlapsRETRACT | |
| 04 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF | |
| 05 | Ignition SwitchOFF | |
| 06 | Master SwitchOFF |
Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Airspeed60 KIAS | |
| 02 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF | |
| 03 | Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF | |
| 04 | Ignition SwitchOFF | |
| 05 | Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | Land straight ahead with only small changes in direction to avoid obstructions |
Engine Failure During Flight6 steps
| 01 | Airspeed60 KIAS | |
| 02 | Carburetor HeatON | |
| 03 | PrimerIN and LOCKED | |
| 04 | Fuel Shutoff ValveON | |
| 05 | MixtureRICH | |
| 06 | Ignition SwitchBOTH (or START if propeller is stopped) |
Emergency Landing Without Engine Power9 steps
| 01 | Airspeed65 KIAS flaps UP / 60 KIAS flaps DOWN | |
| 02 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF | |
| 03 | Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF | |
| 04 | Ignition SwitchOFF | |
| 05 | Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (30 deg recommended) | |
| 06 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN | |
| 08 | TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW | |
| 09 | BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY |
Precautionary Landing With Engine Power11 steps
| 01 | Airspeed60 KIAS | |
| 02 | Wing Flaps20 deg | |
| 03 | Selected Field - FLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps at a safe altitude and airspeed | |
| 04 | Radio and Electrical SwitchesOFF | |
| 05 | Wing Flaps30 deg (on final approach) | |
| 06 | Airspeed55 KIAS | |
| 07 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 08 | DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN | |
| 09 | TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW | |
| 10 | Ignition SwitchOFF | |
| 11 | BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY |
Ditching10 steps
| 01 | Radio - TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, giving location and intentions, SQUAWK 7700 | |
| 02 | Heavy Objects (baggage area)SECURE OR JETTISON | |
| 03 | Approach - INTO THE WIND in high winds and heavy seas; PARALLEL TO SWELLS in light winds | |
| 04 | Wing Flaps30 deg | |
| 05 | PowerESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS | |
| 06 | Cabin DoorsUNLATCH | |
| 07 | TouchdownLEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT | |
| 08 | FaceCUSHION at touchdown with folded coat | |
| 09 | AirplaneEVACUATE through cabin doors | |
| 10 | Life Vests and RaftINFLATE |
Engine Fire During Start On Ground7 steps
| 01 | Cranking - CONTINUE, to draw the flames and accumulated fuel through the carburetor and into the engine | |
| 02 | If engine starts: Power - 1700 RPM for a few minutes, then SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage | |
| 03 | If engine fails to start: CrankingCONTINUE in an effort to obtain a start | |
| 04 | Fire Extinguisher - OBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed) | |
| 05 | Engine - SECURE: Master Switch OFF, Ignition Switch OFF, Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF | |
| 06 | Fire - EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt | |
| 07 | Fire DamageINSPECT before conducting another flight |
Engine Fire In Flight6 steps
| 01 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF | |
| 02 | Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF | |
| 03 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 04 | Cabin Heat and AirOFF (except wing root vents) | |
| 05 | Airspeed - 85 KIAS (if fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which provides an incombustible mixture) | |
| 06 | Forced Landing - EXECUTE as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power |
Electrical Fire In Flight8 steps
| 01 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 02 | All Other Switches (except ignition switch)OFF | |
| 03 | Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED | |
| 04 | Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE (if available); ventilate the cabin after discharging | |
| 05 | If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary: Master Switch - ON | |
| 06 | Circuit BreakersCHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset | |
| 07 | Radio / Electrical Switches - ON one at a time, with a delay after each, until the short circuit is localized | |
| 08 | Vents / Cabin Air / Heat - OPEN when the fire is known to be completely extinguished |
Cabin Fire4 steps
| 01 | Master SwitchOFF | |
| 02 | Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED (to avoid drafts) | |
| 03 | Fire Extinguisher - ACTIVATE (if available); ventilate the cabin after discharging | |
| 04 | Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage |
Wing Fire5 steps
| 01 | Navigation Light SwitchOFF | |
| 02 | Strobe Light Switch (if installed)OFF | |
| 03 | Pitot Heat Switch (if installed)OFF | |
| 04 | Sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel tank and cabin | |
| 05 | Land as soon as possible with flaps retracted |
Inadvertent Icing Encounter8 steps
| 01 | Pitot Heat SwitchON (if installed) | |
| 02 | Turn back or change altitude to obtain an OAT less conducive to icing | |
| 03 | Cabin heat control - PULL FULL OUT for maximum defroster air temperature | |
| 04 | Throttle - OPEN to increase engine speed and minimize ice buildup on the propeller blades | |
| 05 | Watch for carburetor or air intake filter ice; apply carburetor heat as required and lean for max RPM if used continuously | |
| 06 | Leave wing flaps retracted | |
| 07 | Plan a landing at the nearest airport; approach at 65 to 75 KIAS depending on ice accumulation | |
| 08 | Perform a landing in level attitude |
Landing With A Flat Main Tire3 steps
| 01 | Wing FlapsAS DESIRED | |
| 02 | ApproachNORMAL | |
| 03 | Touchdown - GOOD TIRE FIRST, holding the airplane off the flat tire as long as possible with aileron control |
Ammeter Shows Excessive Rate Of Charge3 steps
| 01 | AlternatorOFF | |
| 02 | Nonessential Electrical EquipmentOFF | |
| 03 | FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical |
Low-Voltage Light Illuminates During Flight8 steps
| 01 | RadiosOFF | |
| 02 | Master SwitchOFF (both sides) | |
| 03 | Master SwitchON | |
| 04 | Low-Voltage LightCHECK OFF | |
| 05 | RadiosON | |
| 06 | If the light illuminates again: AlternatorOFF | |
| 07 | Nonessential Radio and Electrical EquipmentOFF | |
| 08 | FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical |
Spin Recovery5 steps
| 01 | VERIFY THAT AILERONS ARE NEUTRAL AND THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION | |
| 02 | APPLY AND HOLD FULL RUDDER OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION | |
| 03 | JUST AFTER THE RUDDER REACHES THE STOP, MOVE THE CONTROL WHEEL BRISKLY FORWARD FAR ENOUGH TO BREAK THE STALL (full down elevator may be required at aft CG loadings) | |
| 04 | HOLD THESE CONTROL INPUTS UNTIL ROTATION STOPS | |
| 05 | AS ROTATION STOPS, NEUTRALIZE RUDDER AND MAKE A SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE RESULTING DIVE |
Balked Landing (Go-Around)5 steps
| 01 | ThrottleFULL OPEN | |
| 02 | Carburetor HeatCOLD | |
| 03 | Wing FlapsRETRACT to 20 deg | |
| 04 | Airspeed55 KIAS | |
| 05 | Wing FlapsRETRACT (slowly) |