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F/A-18E Super Hornet Emergency Procedures

F/A-18E Super Hornet Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 15 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Fire Light - In Flight

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    Dual FIRE lightsTHROTTLES MINIMUM PRACTICAL
  2. 2
    Throttle affected engineOFF
  3. 3
    FIRE light affected enginePUSH
  4. 4
    FIRE EXTGH READY lightPUSH AND HOLD UNTIL DISCH LIGHT COMES ON (5 seconds maximum)
  5. 5
    HOOK handleDOWN

Fire Light - Ground

Immediate actions · 3 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottlesOFF
  2. 2
    FIRE light affected enginePUSH
  3. 3
    FIRE EXTGH READY lightPUSH AND HOLD UNTIL DISCH LIGHT COMES ON (5 seconds maximum)

APU Fire Light

Immediate actions · 3 steps

  1. 1
    APU FIRE lightPUSH
  2. 2
    FIRE EXTGH READY lightPUSH
  3. 3
    On the ground, ThrottlesOFF

Engine Cautions

Immediate actions · 2 steps

  1. 1
    Applies to L/R EGT HIGH, L/R ENG, L/R ENG VIB, L/R FLAMEOUT, L/R OIL HOT, L/R OIL PR, L/R OVRSPD, L/R STALL
  2. 2
    Throttle affected engineIDLE

Hot Start

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    If EGT climbs rapidly through 750 degCTHROTTLE AFFECTED ENGINE OFF
  2. 2
    EngineCRANK UNTIL EGT BELOW 200 degC, reengage when RPM below 30%
  3. 3
    When EGT below 200 degC: ENG CRANK switchOFF
  4. 4
    APU switchOFF

Engine Restart

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    If rpm above 30 percentTHROTTLE AFFECTED ENGINE IDLE OR ABOVE
  2. 2
    If rpm below 30 percentTHROTTLE GOOD ENGINE 80 PERCENT N2 MINIMUM
  3. 3
    ENG CRANK switchL OR R (AFFECTED SIDE)
  4. 4
    Throttle affected engineIDLE OR ABOVE
  5. 5
    EGTMONITOR DURING START (871 degC MAXIMUM)
  6. 6
    AirspeedAT LEAST 350 KCAS FOR WINDMILL START, BELOW 480 KCAS / 0.95 IMN

Abort

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottlesIDLE
  2. 2
    SpeedbrakeAS DESIRED
  3. 3
    BrakesAPPLY
  4. 4
    StickAFT BELOW 100 KNOTS (IF REQUIRED)
  5. 5
    HOOK handleDOWN (IF REQUIRED)

Brake Failure / Emergency Brakes

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    If detected after touchdown and flyaway airspeed availableGO AROUND
  2. 2
    BrakesRELEASE
  3. 3
    EMERG BRK handlePULL TO DETENT
  4. 4
    BrakesAPPLY GRADUALLY

Out-of-Control Flight Recovery

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    ControlsRELEASE, FEET OFF RUDDERS, SPEEDBRAKE IN
  2. 2
    If still out of controlTHROTTLES IDLE
  3. 3
    Altitude, AOA, airspeed and yaw rateCHECK
  4. 4
    If command arrow presentLATERAL STICK FULL WITH ARROW
  5. 5
    When command arrow removedLATERAL STICK SMOOTHLY NEUTRAL
  6. 6
    Recover when AOA and yaw rate tones are removed, side forces subside and airspeed accelerates above 180 KCAS
  7. 7
    Passing 6,000 feet AGL with dive recovery not initiatedEJECT

Cockpit Smoke, Fumes, or Fire

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    Emergency oxygen green ringPULL
  2. 2
    OXY FLOW knobOFF
  3. 3
    Rapid descentINITIATE TO BELOW 10,000 FEET CABIN ALTITUDE
  4. 4
    CABIN PRESS switchRAM/DUMP

Hypoxia / OBOGS DEGD / Loss of Cabin Pressurization

Immediate actions · 3 steps

  1. 1
    Emergency oxygen green ringPULL
  2. 2
    OXY FLOW knobOFF
  3. 3
    Rapid descentINITIATE TO BELOW 10,000 FEET CABIN ALTITUDE

Dual L BLEED and R BLEED Warning Lights

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottlesMINIMUM PRACTICAL
  2. 2
    Emergency oxygen green ringPULL
  3. 3
    BLEED AIR knobOFF (DO NOT CYCLE)
  4. 4
    Rapid descentINITIATE TO BELOW 10,000 FEET CABIN ALTITUDE

Single Engine Failure in Landing Configuration

Immediate actions · 3 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottlesMIL OR MAX
  2. 2
    FLAP switchHALF
  3. 3
    On-speed AOA and balanced flightMAINTAIN

Emergency Catapult Flyaway

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottlesMAX
  2. 2
    Rudder pedalFULL AGAINST YAW/ROLL
  3. 3
    EMERG JETT buttonPUSH
  4. 4
    Pitch attitudeMAINTAIN 10 TO 12 DEG WITH THE W SYMBOL, DO NOT EXCEED 14 DEG AOA
  5. 5
    If unable to arrest yaw/roll or stop settleEJECT

Fuselage Fuel Leak

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    AfterburnersDESELECT
  2. 2
    IndicationsANALYZE (visual leak, L or R BOOST LO caution, feed tank imbalance, FUEL LO caution, erratic engine operation)
  3. 3
    If unable to confirm sideLAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
  4. 4
    If side confirmed, Throttle affected engineOFF
  5. 5
    FIRE light affected enginePUSH
  6. 6
    If leak stopsLAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL