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Cessna 208 Caravan Emergency Procedures

Cessna 208 Caravan Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 11 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Failure During Takeoff Roll

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Power LeverBETA RANGE
  2. 2
    BrakesAPPLY
  3. 3
    Wing FlapsRETRACT
  4. 4
    If airplane cannot be stopped on remaining runway:
  5. 5
    Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF
  6. 6
    Fuel ShutoffOFF (pull out)
  7. 7
    Fuel Tank SelectorsOFF (warning horn will sound)
  8. 8
    Battery SwitchOFF

Engine Failure Immediately After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed85 KIAS
  2. 2
    PropellerFEATHER
  3. 3
    Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (full down recommended)
  4. 4
    Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF
  5. 5
    Fuel ShutoffOFF (pull out)
  6. 6
    Fuel Tank SelectorsOFF (warning horn will sound)
  7. 7
    BatteryOFF

Engine Failure During Flight

Immediate actions · 11 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed95 KIAS
  2. 2
    Power LeverIDLE
  3. 3
    Propeller Control LeverFEATHER
  4. 4
    Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF
  5. 5
    Wing FlapsUP
  6. 6
    Fuel Boost SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    Fuel ShutoffOFF (pull out)
  8. 8
    Ignition SwitchNORM
  9. 9
    Standby Power Switch (if installed)OFF
  10. 10
    Electrical LoadREDUCE
  11. 11
    LandingEMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE POWER

Engine Flameout During Flight

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    If Ng is ABOVE 50%: Power LeverIDLE
  2. 2
    Ignition SwitchON
  3. 3
    Power LeverAS DESIRED after satisfactory relight (normal ITT and Ng)
  4. 4
    Ignition SwitchOFF if cause of flameout has been corrected
  5. 5
    If Ng is BELOW 50%: Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF
  6. 6
    Refer to Airstart checklist for engine restart

Airstart (Starter Assist - Preferred)

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    Electrical LoadREDUCE; Avionics Power Switches - OFF
  2. 2
    Ignition SwitchNORM; Emergency Power Lever - NORMAL
  3. 3
    Power LeverIDLE; Propeller Control Lever - MIN RPM
  4. 4
    Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF; Fuel Shutoff - ON (push in)
  5. 5
    Fuel Tank SelectorsLEFT ON, RIGHT ON; Battery Switch - ON
  6. 6
    Fuel Boost SwitchON; Altitude - 20,000 ft maximum
  7. 7
    Starter SwitchSTART (Ng 12% minimum)
  8. 8
    Fuel Condition LeverLOW IDLE (ITT 1,090 degC max, Ng 52% minimum)
  9. 9
    Starter SwitchOFF; Fuel Condition Lever - HIGH IDLE

Emergency Landing Without Engine Power

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder HarnessesSECURE
  2. 2
    Airspeed95 KIAS (flaps UP), 80 KIAS (flaps DOWN)
  3. 3
    Power LeverIDLE; Propeller Control Lever - FEATHER
  4. 4
    Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF; Fuel Boost Switch - OFF
  5. 5
    Fuel ShutoffOFF; Fuel Tank Selectors - OFF
  6. 6
    Wing FlapsAS REQUIRED (FULL recommended)
  7. 7
    Crew DoorsUNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN
  8. 8
    Battery SwitchOFF when landing is assured
  9. 9
    TouchdownSLIGHTLY TAIL LOW; Brakes - APPLY HEAVILY

Engine Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 10 steps

  1. 1
    Power LeverIDLE
  2. 2
    Propeller Control LeverFEATHER
  3. 3
    Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF
  4. 4
    Fuel ShutoffOFF
  5. 5
    Cabin Heat Firewall Shutoff ControlPULL OFF
  6. 6
    Forward Side VentsCLOSE; Overhead Vents - OPEN
  7. 7
    Ventilation Fans (if installed)ON
  8. 8
    Wing Flaps10 to 30 deg
  9. 9
    Airspeed80 KIAS
  10. 10
    Forced LandingEXECUTE (Emergency Landing Without Engine Power)

Engine Fire During Start On Ground

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Fuel Condition LeverCUTOFF
  2. 2
    Fuel Boost SwitchOFF
  3. 3
    Starter SwitchMOTOR (do not exceed starting cycle limitations)
  4. 4
    If the fire persists (sustained ITT)close the Fuel Shutoff and continue motoring
  5. 5
    Starter SwitchOFF
  6. 6
    Fuel ShutoffOFF (pull out)
  7. 7
    Battery SwitchOFF
  8. 8
    AirplaneEVACUATE

Electrical Fire In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Battery SwitchOFF
  2. 2
    Generator SwitchTRIP and release
  3. 3
    Standby Power Switch (if installed)OFF
  4. 4
    VentsCLOSED (to avoid drafts)
  5. 5
    Bleed Air Heat SwitchOFF
  6. 6
    Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (if available), then ventilate the cabin
  7. 7
    Avionics Power SwitchesOFF; All Other Electrical Switches - OFF
  8. 8
    If fire appears out and power is needed: Battery ON, Generator RESET, check breakers (do not reset a faulty circuit), then restore loads one at a time

Inadvertent Icing Encounter

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    Ignition SwitchON
  2. 2
    Inertial SeparatorBYPASS
  3. 3
    Pitot/Static Heat SwitchON; Stall Warning Heat Switch - ON
  4. 4
    Windshield Anti-ice and Prop Anti-ice (if installed)AUTO
  5. 5
    Turn back or change altitude to a less icing-conducive OAT
  6. 6
    Bleed Air Heat and Temp ControlON and ADJUST
  7. 7
    Propeller RPMINCREASE to 1,900 RPM to minimise ice build-up
  8. 8
    Ignition SwitchOFF after 5 minutes operation
  9. 9
    Approach at a minimum of 105 KIAS; with ice suspected or at 4 degC or less in visible moisture do NOT extend flaps beyond 20 deg for landing

Ditching

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    RadioTRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz with location and intentions; SQUAWK 7700
  2. 2
    Heavy Objects in CabinSECURE
  3. 3
    Seats, Seat Belts, Shoulder HarnessesSECURE
  4. 4
    Wing FlapsFULL DOWN
  5. 5
    PowerESTABLISH 300 FT/MIN DESCENT AT 80 KIAS
  6. 6
    ApproachINTO THE WIND in high winds; PARALLEL TO SWELLS in light winds and heavy swells
  7. 7
    FaceCUSHION at touchdown
  8. 8
    TouchdownNO FLARE, maintain descent attitude
  9. 9
    AirplaneEVACUATE; Life Vests and Raft - INFLATE outside cabin