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Douglas DC-3 Emergency Procedures

Douglas DC-3 Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 6 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire - On Ground

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Both ThrottlesIDLE
  2. 2
    Mixtures (both)IDLE CUTOFF
  3. 3
    Firewall Fuel Shutoff (affected)CLOSE
  4. 4
    Fuel Boost Pump (affected)OFF
  5. 5
    Magnetos (affected engine)OFF
  6. 6
    CO2 Fire ExtinguisherPULL release handle
  7. 7
    Parking BrakeSET
  8. 8
    EVACUATE immediately

Engine Failure - After Takeoff

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    AirspeedMAINTAIN 94 KIAS minimum (Vy single engine)
  2. 2
    Do NOT raise landing gear until positive climb confirmed
  3. 3
    Dead engine identifiedMIXTURE to idle cutoff
  4. 4
    Propeller (dead engine)FEATHER if equipped
  5. 5
    Firewall Shutoff (dead engine)CLOSE
  6. 6
    Fuel Boost Pump (dead engine)OFF
  7. 7
    Maintain heading with rudderdo not bank more than 5 degrees toward dead engine
  8. 8
    Land straight ahead if below Vmc (77 KIAS)DO NOT turn back

Engine Failure - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Airspeed94-108 KIAS (single-engine best climb / level flight)
  2. 2
    Identify failed enginedead foot, dead engine
  3. 3
    Mixture (affected)IDLE CUTOFF
  4. 4
    Fuel Selector (affected)VERIFY main tank selected
  5. 5
    Carburetor Heat (affected)CHECK ON (possible icing)
  6. 6
    Magnetos (affected)VERIFY BOTH ON
  7. 7
    If restart failsFirewall Shutoff (affected) CLOSE
  8. 8
    Declare MAYDAYSquawk 7700, divert to nearest airport

Engine Fire - In Flight

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Throttle (affected)IDLE
  2. 2
    Mixture (affected)IDLE CUTOFF
  3. 3
    Firewall Fuel Shutoff (affected)CLOSE
  4. 4
    Fuel Boost Pump (affected)OFF
  5. 5
    Magnetos (affected)OFF
  6. 6
    CO2 Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (pull CO2 release handle)
  7. 7
    If fire persistsincrease airspeed to blow out flames (sideslip away from fire)
  8. 8
    Land immediatelydeclare MAYDAY

Landing Gear Failure

Immediate actions · 8 steps

  1. 1
    Hydraulic PressureCHECK (500 PSI minimum required)
  2. 2
    Gear leverCYCLE down again
  3. 3
    If low pressureuse hydraulic hand pump
  4. 4
    Pump handlePUMP until pressure restores and green lights illuminate
  5. 5
    If green lights still absentfly low and slow, confirm gear visually if possible
  6. 6
    Plan minimum-speed landingsingle-engine final at 110 MPH minimum
  7. 7
    Crash / emergency servicesNOTIFY via ATC
  8. 8
    Declare MAYDAYSquawk 7700

Emergency Landing - Engine Out

Immediate actions · 10 steps

  1. 1
    Best glide / single-engine cruiseESTABLISH 94 KIAS
  2. 2
    Suitable landing areaSELECT immediately
  3. 3
    MaydayDECLARE, Squawk 7700
  4. 4
    Fuel SelectorsMAIN TANKS, Boost Pumps ON
  5. 5
    MixturesAUTO RICH
  6. 6
    PropsFULL FORWARD
  7. 7
    Landing GearDOWN (confirm greens before 500 ft AGL)
  8. 8
    Single-engine final approach110 MPH minimum (do not lower gear until field is made)
  9. 9
    CabinSECURE passengers, doors unlatched for evacuation
  10. 10
    Touchdowntail-low, minimum speed, firm directional control