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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
- 1Both ThrottlesIDLE
- 2Mixtures (both)IDLE CUTOFF
- 3Firewall Fuel Shutoff (affected)CLOSE
- 4Fuel Boost Pump (affected)OFF
- 5Magnetos (affected engine)OFF
- 6CO2 Fire ExtinguisherPULL release handle
- 7Parking BrakeSET
- 8EVACUATE immediately
Engine Failure - After Takeoff
Immediate actions · 8 steps
- 1AirspeedMAINTAIN 94 KIAS minimum (Vy single engine)
- 2Do NOT raise landing gear until positive climb confirmed
- 3Dead engine identifiedMIXTURE to idle cutoff
- 4Propeller (dead engine)FEATHER if equipped
- 5Firewall Shutoff (dead engine)CLOSE
- 6Fuel Boost Pump (dead engine)OFF
- 7Maintain heading with rudderdo not bank more than 5 degrees toward dead engine
- 8Land straight ahead if below Vmc (77 KIAS)DO NOT turn back
Engine Failure - In Flight
Immediate actions · 8 steps
- 1Airspeed94-108 KIAS (single-engine best climb / level flight)
- 2Identify failed enginedead foot, dead engine
- 3Mixture (affected)IDLE CUTOFF
- 4Fuel Selector (affected)VERIFY main tank selected
- 5Carburetor Heat (affected)CHECK ON (possible icing)
- 6Magnetos (affected)VERIFY BOTH ON
- 7If restart failsFirewall Shutoff (affected) CLOSE
- 8Declare MAYDAYSquawk 7700, divert to nearest airport
Engine Fire - In Flight
Immediate actions · 8 steps
- 1Throttle (affected)IDLE
- 2Mixture (affected)IDLE CUTOFF
- 3Firewall Fuel Shutoff (affected)CLOSE
- 4Fuel Boost Pump (affected)OFF
- 5Magnetos (affected)OFF
- 6CO2 Fire ExtinguisherACTIVATE (pull CO2 release handle)
- 7If fire persistsincrease airspeed to blow out flames (sideslip away from fire)
- 8Land immediatelydeclare MAYDAY
Landing Gear Failure
Immediate actions · 8 steps
- 1Hydraulic PressureCHECK (500 PSI minimum required)
- 2Gear leverCYCLE down again
- 3If low pressureuse hydraulic hand pump
- 4Pump handlePUMP until pressure restores and green lights illuminate
- 5If green lights still absentfly low and slow, confirm gear visually if possible
- 6Plan minimum-speed landingsingle-engine final at 110 MPH minimum
- 7Crash / emergency servicesNOTIFY via ATC
- 8Declare MAYDAYSquawk 7700
Emergency Landing - Engine Out
Immediate actions · 10 steps
- 1Best glide / single-engine cruiseESTABLISH 94 KIAS
- 2Suitable landing areaSELECT immediately
- 3MaydayDECLARE, Squawk 7700
- 4Fuel SelectorsMAIN TANKS, Boost Pumps ON
- 5MixturesAUTO RICH
- 6PropsFULL FORWARD
- 7Landing GearDOWN (confirm greens before 500 ft AGL)
- 8Single-engine final approach110 MPH minimum (do not lower gear until field is made)
- 9CabinSECURE passengers, doors unlatched for evacuation
- 10Touchdowntail-low, minimum speed, firm directional control