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McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Emergency Procedures

McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Emergency Procedures - Full Reference

All 12 procedures with immediate action steps, in full.

Engine Fire / Severe Damage / Separation

Immediate actions · 12 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    If fire warning ceases and damage is not suspectedCONTINUE ENGINE OPERATION AT CAPTAIN'S DISCRETION
  3. 3
    Fuel LeverOFF
  4. 4
    Engine Fire HandlePULL
  5. 5
    Fire AgentDISCHARGE
  6. 6
    If ENG Fire light remains illuminated after 30 secDISCHARGE REMAINING BOTTLE AGENT
  7. 7
    Pneumatic CrossfeedCLOSE
  8. 8
    Aux or Trans Hydraulic PumpAS REQUIRED
  9. 9
    Fuel Tank Pumps and X-FeedAS REQUIRED
  10. 10
    Electrical LoadsCHECKED
  11. 11
    When takeoff thrust no longer required, Air Conditioning Shutoff SwitchOVERRIDE
  12. 12
    AC Supply Switch (affected engine)OFF

Engine Failure / Inflight Shutdown

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    ThrottleIDLE
  2. 2
    Fuel Control LeverOFF
  3. 3
    Pneumatic CrossfeedCLOSE
  4. 4
    Aux or Trans Hydraulic PumpAS REQUIRED
  5. 5
    Fuel Tank Pumps and X-FeedAS REQUIRED
  6. 6
    Electrical LoadsCHECKED
  7. 7
    When takeoff thrust no longer required, Air Conditioning Shutoff SwitchOVERRIDE
  8. 8
    AC Supply Switch (affected engine)OFF
  9. 9
    Restricted rudder may result after applying maximum rudder due to asymmetric thrust; centering the rudder pedals momentarily during deceleration may allow the rudder throw limiter to return to the speed-scheduled position

Loss of All Engines

Immediate actions · 11 steps

  1. 1
    Emergency Power SwitchON
  2. 2
    ENG IGN SwitchOVRD
  3. 3
    ThrottlesIDLE
  4. 4
    AirspeedOPTIMUM GLIDE SPEED (190 kt at 80,000 lb to 270 kt at 160,000 lb, clean)
  5. 5
    Battery SwitchON / LOCKED
  6. 6
    START Pump SwitchON
  7. 7
    All FUEL BOOST Pump SwitchesON
  8. 8
    ENG ANTI-ICE SwitchesON
  9. 9
    FUEL X-FEED LeverON
  10. 10
    If both engines startRESTORE SYSTEMS AND LAND AT NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT
  11. 11
    If neither engine startsAPU START, FUEL LEVERS OFF, THEN ON AFTER 20 SECONDS, REPEAT UNTIL AN ENGINE STARTS

Loss of Both Engine Generators

Immediate actions · 10 steps

  1. 1
    EMER PWR SwitchON
  2. 2
    Battery SwitchON
  3. 3
    CABIN PRESS Control LeverMANUAL
  4. 4
    AC BUS XTIE SwitchOPEN
  5. 5
    Galley PowerOFF
  6. 6
    L GEN (or APU) SwitchRESET / ON (NORMAL)
  7. 7
    R GEN (or APU) SwitchRESET / ON (NORMAL)
  8. 8
    Generator OperationCHECK
  9. 9
    If generator operation not normalL AND R GEN SWITCHES OFF, APU WINDMILL START IF AVAILABLE
  10. 10
    Prior to landingONE AC SUPPLY SWITCH OFF

APU Fire

Immediate actions · 7 steps

  1. 1
    Master WarningPUSH TO RESET
  2. 2
    APU Fire Control SwitchOFF AND AGENT ARM
  3. 3
    If the APU does not shut downPULL APU CONTROL CB (OVERHEAD PANEL B-21)
  4. 4
    If APU fire warning persistsAPU FIRE AGENT NO. 1 OR NO. 2 DISCHARGE
  5. 5
    If APU FIRE warning remains on after 30 seconds2ND APU FIRE AGENT DISCHARGE
  6. 6
    APU Master SwitchOFF
  7. 7
    APU DoorsAUTO

Runaway Stabilizer Trim

Immediate actions · 4 steps

  1. 1
    Stabilizer Trim Switch (left side center pedestal)STOP
  2. 2
    If the stabilizer continues to run awayPRIMARY SYSTEM (RED GUARDED SWITCH) RESTORE
  3. 3
    TrimMAINTAIN WITH PRIMARY SYSTEM
  4. 4
    AUTOPILOT and ALTERNATE LONGITUDINAL TRIM C-Bs (Upper EPC D9, D10 and D11)PULL

Cabin Altitude Warning / Rapid Decompression

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    Oxygen Masks and InterphoneON AND 100 PERCENT
  2. 2
    Crew CommunicationsESTABLISHED
  3. 3
    Manual Cabin Alt ControlFULL FORWARD AND MANUALLY LOCKED
  4. 4
    Pneumatic X-Feed ValvesCLOSED
  5. 5
    Air Conditioning Supply SwitchesAUTO
  6. 6
    Passenger Oxygen MaskDEPLOYED
  7. 7
    Master Warning LightRESET
  8. 8
    Radio Rack SwitchFAN
  9. 9
    If requiredINITIATE EMERGENCY DESCENT

Emergency Descent

Immediate actions · 11 steps

  1. 1
    Speed BrakesEXTEND
  2. 2
    ThrottlesIDLE
  3. 3
    DescendMACH 0.80 TO 0.82 / 320-340 KIAS
  4. 4
    Altitude SelectLEVEL OFF ALTITUDE ARMED
  5. 5
    IgnitionOVRD
  6. 6
    Seat Belt SwitchON
  7. 7
    Autopilot / AutothrottlesOFF
  8. 8
    Transponder7700
  9. 9
    ATCNOTIFY
  10. 10
    AltimetersFL180 OR TRANSITION ALTITUDE
  11. 11
    If structural integrity is in doubtAVOID HIGH IAS AND ABRUPT MANEUVERS

Cargo Fire and Smoke Detector Loop Light

Immediate actions · 5 steps

  1. 1
    PUSH DSCH SwitchPUSH
  2. 2
    TimeNOTE
  3. 3
    Second Halon bottle discharges automatically 5 minutes after release of the PUSH DSCH switch
  4. 4
    DiversionSTART IMMEDIATELY TO THE NEAREST SUITABLE AIRPORT, DO NOT DELAY
  5. 5
    The aircraft must land within 78 minutes after activation of bottle 1

Electrical Smoke / Fire / Fumes

Immediate actions · 9 steps

  1. 1
    Oxygen Masks, Goggles and InterphoneON AND 100 PERCENT
  2. 2
    Crew CommunicationsESTABLISHED
  3. 3
    Radio Rack SwitchVENTURI
  4. 4
    Cabin Altitude (Pressure) Control LeverMANUAL AND LOCK IN EXISTING POSITION
  5. 5
    AC Cross Tie SwitchOPEN
  6. 6
    R GEN Control Switch (or R APU Bus Switch) if power sourceOFF
  7. 7
    If smoke continuesR GEN CONTROL SWITCH BACK ON, THEN L GEN CONTROL SWITCH OFF
  8. 8
    If smoke disappearsPROCEED TO ISOLATION CHECKLIST
  9. 9
    CabinDEPRESSURIZE PRIOR TO LANDING

Emergency Evacuation

Immediate actions · 12 steps

  1. 1
    Tower (time permitting)CALL
  2. 2
    Parking BrakesSET
  3. 3
    SPD BRK / SPOILER LeverRETRACTED
  4. 4
    Flaps28 DEG
  5. 5
    Fuel LeversOFF
  6. 6
    EMER PWR SelectorON
  7. 7
    Command EvacuationEVACUATE, THREE TIMES
  8. 8
    EMER LTS SwitchON
  9. 9
    Engine Fire HandlesPULL
  10. 10
    Fire Bottles (if required)DISCHARGE
  11. 11
    APU FIRE CONT Switch (if APU operating)OFF AND AGENT ARM
  12. 12
    Cockpit Voice Recorder C-B (Upper EPC F6)PULL

Stall Recovery

Immediate actions · 6 steps

  1. 1
    CallSTALL, FULL POWER
  2. 2
    Full powerAPPLY (if ground contact is imminent, throttles fully forward)
  3. 3
    AutopilotDISCONNECT, be alert to counteract an excessive nose-up trim condition
  4. 4
    WingsLEVEL, adjust pitch to minimize altitude loss or obtain obstacle clearance
  5. 5
    Above FL250ACCEPT ALTITUDE LOSS WHILE ACCELERATING, MAINTAIN EXISTING CONFIGURATION
  6. 6
    Below FL250EXTEND SLATS IF CLEAN, ACCELERATE TO THE MINIMUM SPEED FOR THE CONFIGURATION, THEN ADJUST CONFIGURATION AS DESIRED