AIRSPEEDS

AIRSPEEDS FOR EMERGENCY OPERATION

Cessna 172S Engine Failure After Takeoff:

Emergency Checklist Wing Flaps Up .................................................. 70 KIAS
Wing Flaps Down............................................... 65 KIAS
Maneuvering Speed:
INTRODUCTION
2550 Lbs .......................................................... 105 KIAS
This document provides checklist and amplified
2200 Lbs ........................................................... 98 KIAS
procedures for coping with emergencies that may occur.
1900 Lbs ........................................................... 90 KIAS
Emergencies caused by airplane or engine malfunctions
are extremely rare if proper preflight inspections and Maximum Glide .................................................. 68 KIAS
maintenance are practiced. Enroute weather Precautionary Landing With Engine Power ....... 65 KIAS
emergencies can be minimized or eliminated by careful
flight planning and good judgment when unexpected Landing Without Engine Power:
weather is encountered. However, should an emergency Wing Flaps Up ................................................... 70 KIAS
arise, the basic guidelines described in this section Wing Flaps Down............................................... 65 KIAS
should be considered and applied as necessary to
correct the problem. Emergency procedures associated
with standard avionics, the ELT, or any optional systems
can be found in the Supplements, Section 9.

Information in BLACK is taken from the original

manufacturer’s Pilot Information Handbook.
Information in GREEN is Aspen Flying Club’s
recommendations for high altitude operations.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CHECKLIST ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT
(Restart Procedures)
Procedures in the Emergency Procedures Checklist portion
of this section shown in bold faced type are immediate 1. Airspeed -- 68 KIAS.
action items which should be committed to memory. 2. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- ON (push full in).
3. Fuel Selector Valve -- BOTH.
ENGINE FAILURES 4. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- ON.
5. Mixture -- RICH (if restart has not occurred).
ENGINE FAILURE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL 6. Ignition Switch-- BOTH (or START if propeller is
stopped).
1. Throttle -- IDLE.
2. Brakes-- APPLY. NOTE
3. Wing Flaps-- RETRACT.
4. Mixture-- IDLE CUT OFF. If the propeller is windmilling, the engine will restart
5. Ignition Switch -- OFF. automatically within a few seconds. If the propeller has
6. Master Switch-- OFF. stopped (possible at low speeds), turn the ignition switch
to START, advance the throttle slowly from idle and lean
ENGINE FAILURE IMMEDIATELY AFTER the mixture from full rich as required for smooth
operation.
TAKEOFF
7. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch -- OFF.
1. Airspeed-- 70 KIAS (flaps UP).
65 KIAS (flaps DOWN).
2. Mixture-- IDLE CUT OFF. NOTE
3. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- OFF (Pull Full Out).
4. Ignition Switch-- OFF. If the fuel flow indicator immediately drops to zero
5. Wing Flaps -- AS REQUIRED. (indicating an engine-driven fuel pump failure), return the
6. Master Switch -- OFF. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch to the ON position.
7. Cabin Door-- UNLATCH.
8. Land -- STRAIGHT AHEAD.
FORCED LANDINGS 11. Touchdown-- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
12. Ignition Switch -- OFF.
13. Brakes --APPLY HEAVILY.
EMERGENCY LANDING WITHOUT ENGINE
POWER DITCHING
1. Passenger Seat Backs-- MOST UPRIGHT POSITION.
1. Radio -- TRANSMIT MAYDAY on 121.5 MHz,
2. Seats and Seat Belts-- SECURE.
giving location and intentions and SQUAWK
3. Airspeed -- 70 KIAS (flaps UP).
7700.
65 KIAS (flaps DOWN).
2. Heavy Objects (in baggage area) -- SECURE
4. Mixture-- IDLE CUT OFF.
OR JETTISON (if possible).
5. Fuel Shutoff Valve -- OFF (Pull Full Out).
3. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT
6. Ignition Switch-- OFF.
POSITION.
7. Wing Flaps --AS REQUIRED (30° recommended).
4. Seats and Seat Belts-- SECURE.
8. Master Switch -- OFF (when landing is assured).
5. Wing Flaps-- 20° to 30°.
9. Doors-- UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN.
6. Power-- ESTABLISH 300FT/MIN DESCENT AT
10. Touchdown-- SLIGHTLY TAIL LOW.
55 KIAS.
11. Brakes-- APPLY HEAVILY.
NOTE
PRECAUTIONARY LANDING WITH ENGINE
If no power is available, approach at 70 KIAS with
POWER flaps up or at 65 KIAS with 10° flaps.
1. Passenger Seat Backs -- MOST UPRIGHT 7. Approach-- High Winds, Heavy Seas--INTO THE
POSITION. WIND.
2. Seats and Seat Belts-- SECURE. Light Winds, Heavy Swells-- PARALLEL TO
3. Airspeed -- 65 KIAS. SWELLS.
4. Wing Flaps-- 20°. 8. Cabin Doors-- UNLATCH.
5. Selected Field -- FLY OVER, noting terrain and 9. Touchdown-- LEVEL ATTITUDE AT
obstructions, then retract flaps upon reaching a safe ESTABLISHED RATE OF DESCENT.
altitude and airspeed. 10. Face-- CUSHION at touchdown with folded coat.
6. Avionics Master Switch and Electrical Switches-- 11. ELT-- Activate.
OFF. 12. Airplane -- EVACUATE through cabin doors. If
7. Wing Flaps-- 30° (on final approach). necessary, open window and flood cabin to
8. Airspeed -- 65 KIAS. equalize pressure so doors can be opened.
9. Master Switch -- OFF. 13. Life Vests and Raft-- INFLATE WHEN CLEAR
10. Doors-- UNLATCH PRIOR TO TOUCHDOWN. OF AIRPLANE.
FIRES ENGINE FIRE IN FLIGHT

DURING START ON GROUND 1. Mixture-- IDLE CUT OFF.

2. Fuel Shutoff Valve-- Pull Out (OFF).
1. Ignition Switch -- START, Continue Cranking to 3. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch-- OFF.
get a start which would suck the flames and 4. Master Switch-- OFF.
accumulated fuel into the engine. 5. Cabin Heat and Air-- OFF (except overhead
vents).
If engine starts: 6. Airspeed -- 100 KIAS (If fire is not extinguished,
increase glide speed to find an airspeed - within
2. Power-- 1800 RPM for a few minutes. airspeed limitations - which will provide an
3. Engine -- SHUTDOWN and inspect for damage. incombustible mixture).
7. Forced Landing -- EXECUTE (as described in
If engine fails to start: Emergency Landing Without Engine Power).

4. Throttle-- FULL OPEN.

5. Mixture-- IDLE CUT OFF. ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT
6. Cranking-- CONTINUE.
7. Fuel Shutoff Valve-- OFF (Pull Full Out). 1. Master Switch -- OFF.
8. Auxiliary Fuel Pump Switch --OFF. 2. Vents, Cabin Air, Heat -- CLOSED.
9. Fire Extinguisher-- ACTIVATE. 3. Fire Extinguisher-- ACTIVATE.
10. Engine -- SECURE. 4. Avionics Master Switch-- OFF.
a. Master Switch-- OFF. 5. All Other Switches (except ignition switch)--
b. Ignition Switch -- OFF OFF.
11. Parking Brake -- RELEASE.
12. Airplane -- EVACUATE. WARNING
13. Fire -- EXTINGUISH using fire extinguisher, wool
blanket, or dirt. AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND
14. Fire Damage -- INSPECT, repair damage or ASCERTAINING THAT FIRE HAS BEEN
replace damaged components or wiring before EXTINGUISHED, VENTILATE THE CABIN.
conducting another flight.
6. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat-- OPEN when it is
ascertained that fire is completely extinguished.

If fire has been extinguished and electrical power is

necessary for continuance of flight to nearest suitable
airport or landing area:
 7. Master Switch-- ON. NOTE
8. Circuit Breakers-- CHECK for faulty circuit, do not
reset. Perform a sideslip to keep the flames away from the fuel
9. Radio Switches-- OFF. tank and cabin. Land as soon as possible using flaps
10. Avionics Master Switch -- ON. only as required for final approach and touchdown.
11. Radio/Electrical Switches -- ON one at a time, with
delay after each until short circuit is localized. ICING
CABIN FIRE INADVERTENT ICING ENCOUNTER
1. Master Switch -- OFF.
1. Turn pitot heat switch ON.
2. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat-- CLOSED (to avoid drafts).
2. Turn back or change altitude to obtain an
3. Fire Extinguisher-- ACTIVATE.
outside air temperature that is less conducive to
icing.
WARNING 3. Pull cabin heat control full out and open
defroster outlets to obtain maximum windshield
AFTER DISCHARGING FIRE EXTINGUISHER AND defroster airflow. Adjust cabin air control to get
ASCERTAINING THAT FIRE HAS BEEN EXTINGUISHED, maximum defroster heat and airflow.
VENTILATE THE CABIN. 4. Watch for signs of engine-related icing conditions.
An unexplained loss in engine speed could be
4. Vents/Cabin Air/Heat -- Open when it is ascertained caused by ice blocking the air intake filter, or, in
that fire is completely extinguished. extremely rare instances, ice completely blocking
5. Land the airplane as soon as possible to inspect for the fuel injection air reference tubes. Change the
damage. throttle position to obtain maximum RPM. This
may require either advancing or retarding the
throttle, dependent on where ice has accumulated
WING FIRE in the system. Adjust mixture, as required, for
maximum RPM.
1. Landing/Taxi Light Switches-- OFF. 5. Plan a landing at the nearest airport. With an
2. Navigation Light Switch-- OFF. extremely rapid ice build up, select a suitable "off
3. Strobe Light Switch -- OFF. airport" landing site.
4. Pitot Heat Switch -- OFF. 6. With an ice accumulation of 1/4 inch or more on
the wing leading edges, be prepared for
significantly higher stall speed and a longer
landing roll.
 7. Leave wing flaps retracted. With a severe ice build 4. When nose wheel touches down, maintain full
up on the horizontal tail, the change in wing wake up elevator as airplane slows to stop.
airflow direction caused by wing flap extension could
result in a loss of elevator effectiveness. ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM
8. Open left window and, if practical, scrape ice from
a portion of the windshield for visibility in the landing MALFUNCTIONS
approach.
9. Perform a landing approach using a forward slip, if AMMETER SHOWS EXCESSIVE RATE OF
necessary, for improved visibility. CHARGE (Full Scale Deflection)
10. Approach at 65 to 75 KIAS depending upon the
amount of the accumulation. 1. Alternator-- OFF.
11. Perform a landing in level attitude.
CAUTION
STATIC SOURCE BLOCKAGE
(Erroneous Instrument Reading Suspected) WITH THE ALTERNATOR SIDE OF THE MASTER
SWITCH OFF, COMPASS DEVIATIONS OF AS MUCH
1. Static Pressure Alternate Source Valve-- PULL AS 25° MAY OCCUR.
ON.
2. Airspeed -- Consult appropriate calibration tables in 2. Nonessential Electrical Equipment-- OFF.
Section 5. 3. Flight-- TERMINATE as soon as practical.

LANDING WITH A FLAT MAIN TIRE

LOW VOLTAGE ANNUNCIATOR (VOLTS)
1. Approach -- NORMAL. ILLUMINATES DURING FLIGHT
2. Wing Flaps-- 30°. (Ammeter Indicates Discharge)
3. Touchdown --GOOD MAIN TIRE FIRST, hold
airplane off flat tire as long as possible with aileron NOTE
control.
4. Directional Control -- MAINTAIN using brake on Illumination of "VOLTS" on the annunciator panel may
good wheel as required. occur during low RPM conditions with an electrical load
on the system such as during a low RPM taxi. Under
LANDING WITH A FLAT NOSE TIRE these conditions, the annunciator will go out at higher
RPM. The master switch need not be recycled since
1. Approach -- NORMAL. an overvoltage condition has not occurred to deactivate
2. Flaps-- AS REQUIRED. the alternator system.
3. Touchdown -- ON MAINS, hold nose wheel off the
ground as long as possible.
 1. Avionics Master Switch-- OFF.
2. Alternator Circuit Breaker (ALT FLD) --CHECK IN.
3. Master Switch-- OFF (both sides).
4. Master Switch -- ON.
5. Low Voltage Annunciator (VOLTS) --CHECK OFF.
6. Avionics Master Switch-- ON.

If low voltage annunciator (VOLTS) illuminates again:

7. Alternator-- OFF.
8. Nonessential Radio and Electrical Equipment--
OFF.
9. Flight-- TERMINATE as soon as practical.

VACUUM SYSTEM FAILURE

Left Vacuum (L VAC) Annunciator or Right Vacuum
(VAC R) Annunciator Illuminates.

CAUTION
IF VACUUM IS NOT WITHIN NORMAL OPERATING
LIMITS, A FAILURE HAS OCCURRED IN THE
VACUUM SYSTEM AND PARTIAL PANEL
PROCEDURES MAY BE REQUIRED FOR CONTINUED
FLIGHT.

1. Vacuum Gage -- CHECK to ensure vacuum

within normal operating limits.