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Cessna 152 Emergency Procedures

Cessna 152 Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 17 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Failure During Takeoff Run

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    BrakesAPPLY
  3. 3
    Wing FlapsRETRACT
  4. 4
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  5. 5
    Ignition SwitchOFF
  6. 6
    Master SwitchOFF

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed60 KIAS
  2. 2
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  3. 3
    Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
  4. 4
    Ignition SwitchOFF
  5. 5
    Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED
  6. 6
    Master SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    Land straight ahead with only small changes in direction to avoid obstructions

Engine Failure During Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed60 KIAS
  2. 2
    Carburetor HeatON
  3. 3
    PrimerIN and LOCKED
  4. 4
    Fuel Shutoff ValveON
  5. 5
    MixtureRICH
  6. 6
    Ignition SwitchBOTH (or START if propeller is stopped)

Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed65 KIAS flaps UP / 60 KIAS flaps DOWN
  2. 2
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  3. 3
    Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
  4. 4
    Ignition SwitchOFF
  5. 5
    Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (30 deg recommended)
  6. 6
    Master SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
  8. 8
    TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
  9. 9
    BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Precautionary Landing With Engine Power

Immediate actions · 11 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed60 KIAS
  2. 2
    Wing Flaps20 deg
  3. 3
    Selected FieldFLY OVER, noting terrain and obstructions, then retract flaps at a safe altitude and airspeed
  4. 4
    Radio and Electrical SwitchesOFF
  5. 5
    Wing Flaps30 deg (on final approach)
  6. 6
    Airspeed55 KIAS
  7. 7
    Master SwitchOFF
  8. 8
    DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
  9. 9
    TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW
  10. 10
    Ignition SwitchOFF
  11. 11
    BrakesAPPLY HEAVILY

Ditching

Immediate actions · 10 steps

  1. 1
    RadioTRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz, giving location and intentions, SQUAWK 7700
  2. 2
    Heavy Objects (baggage area)SECURE OR JETTISON
  3. 3
    ApproachINTO THE WIND in high winds and heavy seas; PARALLEL TO SWELLS in light winds
  4. 4
    Wing Flaps30 deg
  5. 5
    PowerESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 55 KIAS
  6. 6
    Cabin DoorsUNLATCH
  7. 7
    TouchdownLEVEL ATTITUDE AT 300 FT/MIN DESCENT
  8. 8
    FaceCUSHION at touchdown with folded coat
  9. 9
    AirplaneEVACUATE through cabin doors
  10. 10
    Life Vests and RaftINFLATE

Engine Fire During Start On Ground

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    CrankingCONTINUE, to draw the flames and accumulated fuel through the carburetor and into the engine
  2. 2
    If engine starts: Power1700 RPM for a few minutes, then SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage
  3. 3
    If engine fails to start: CrankingCONTINUE in an effort to obtain a start
  4. 4
    Fire ExtinguisherOBTAIN (have ground attendants obtain if not installed)
  5. 5
    EngineSECURE: Master Switch OFF, Ignition Switch OFF, Fuel Shutoff Valve OFF
  6. 6
    FireEXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool blanket, or dirt
  7. 7
    Fire DamageINSPECT before conducting another flight

Engine Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF
  2. 2
    Fuel Shutoff ValveOFF
  3. 3
    Master SwitchOFF
  4. 4
    Cabin Heat and AirOFF (except wing root vents)
  5. 5
    Airspeed85 KIAS (if fire is not extinguished, increase glide speed to find an airspeed which provides an incombustible mixture)
  6. 6
    Forced LandingEXECUTE as described in Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Electrical Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Master SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    All Other Switches (except ignition switch)OFF
  3. 3
    Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED
  4. 4
    Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available); ventilate the cabin after discharging
  5. 5
    If fire appears out and electrical power is necessary: Master SwitchON
  6. 6
    Circuit BreakersCHECK for faulty circuit, do not reset
  7. 7
    Radio / Electrical SwitchesON one at a time, with a delay after each, until the short circuit is localized
  8. 8
    Vents / Cabin Air / HeatOPEN when the fire is known to be completely extinguished

Cabin Fire

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    Master SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    Vents / Cabin Air / HeatCLOSED (to avoid drafts)
  3. 3
    Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available); ventilate the cabin after discharging
  4. 4
    Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for damage

Wing Fire

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Navigation Light SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    Strobe Light Switch (if installed)OFF
  3. 3
    Pitot Heat Switch (if installed)OFF
  4. 4
    Sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel tank and cabin
  5. 5
    Land as soon as possible with flaps retracted

Inadvertent Icing Encounter

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Pitot Heat SwitchON (if installed)
  2. 2
    Turn back or change altitude to obtain an OAT less conducive to icing
  3. 3
    Cabin heat controlPULL FULL OUT for maximum defroster air temperature
  4. 4
    ThrottleOPEN to increase engine speed and minimize ice buildup on the propeller blades
  5. 5
    Watch for carburetor or air intake filter ice; apply carburetor heat as required and lean for max RPM if used continuously
  6. 6
    Leave wing flaps retracted
  7. 7
    Plan a landing at the nearest airport; approach at 65 to 75 KIAS depending on ice accumulation
  8. 8
    Perform a landing in level attitude

Landing With A Flat Main Tire

Immediate actions · 3 steps

  1. 1
    Wing FlapsAS DESIRED
  2. 2
    ApproachNORMAL
  3. 3
    TouchdownGOOD TIRE FIRST, holding the airplane off the flat tire as long as possible with aileron control

Ammeter Shows Excessive Rate Of Charge

Immediate actions · 3 steps

  1. 1
    AlternatorOFF
  2. 2
    Nonessential Electrical EquipmentOFF
  3. 3
    FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical

Low-Voltage Light Illuminates During Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    RadiosOFF
  2. 2
    Master SwitchOFF (both sides)
  3. 3
    Master SwitchON
  4. 4
    Low-Voltage LightCHECK OFF
  5. 5
    RadiosON
  6. 6
    If the light illuminates again: AlternatorOFF
  7. 7
    Nonessential Radio and Electrical EquipmentOFF
  8. 8
    FlightTERMINATE as soon as practical

Spin Recovery

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    VERIFY THAT AILERONS ARE NEUTRAL AND THROTTLE IS IN IDLE POSITION
  2. 2
    APPLY AND HOLD FULL RUDDER OPPOSITE TO THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION
  3. 3
    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)
  4. 4
    HOLD THESE CONTROL INPUTS UNTIL ROTATION STOPS
  5. 5
    AS ROTATION STOPS, NEUTRALIZE RUDDER AND MAKE A SMOOTH RECOVERY FROM THE RESULTING DIVE

Balked Landing (Go-Around)

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleFULL OPEN
  2. 2
    Carburetor HeatCOLD
  3. 3
    Wing FlapsRETRACT to 20 deg
  4. 4
    Airspeed55 KIAS
  5. 5
    Wing FlapsRETRACT (slowly)