Pilot Operating Handbook
Section 3
TL-2000
Sting
Emergency Procedures
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31 December 09 / Chg 5
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5. Starter -- ENGAGE
If restart fails, execute a forced landing.
If an engine failure occurs while in flight, immediately establish V
G
, and glide toward a
chosen landing zone. Do this without delay to allow for a minimal loss in altitude,
which results in a longer glide distance. When inbound to the landing zone, try to
identify the problem.
Only if prudent and time permits
, attempt an engine restart.
The pilot’s first and
major responsibility is to fly the aircraft. Ensure the fuel valve is open so the engine
can receive fuel from the main tank. In case the engine-driven fuel pump has
malfunctioned, make sure the auxiliary fuel pump is ON for takeoff. Ensure that both
ignition switches are on, and then engage the starter button. If the engine still will not
start, complete the forced landing procedures detailed below.
FORCED LANDINGS
EMERGENCY LANDING
WITHOUT ENGINE POWER
1. Airspeed -- 70 KIAS
2. Landing Zone -- DETERMINE and FLY TOWARDS
Engine Shutdown:
3. Aux. Fuel Pump -- OFF
4. Fuel Valve -- OFF
5. Radio -- SET TO 121.5; TRANSMIT “MAYDAY, MAYDAY,
MAYDAY!” and AIRCRAFT ID with CURRENT POSITION
6. Transponder -- SET TO 7700
7. Landing Zone -- CIRCLE OVER (if possible)
BEFORE LANDING
8.
All Switches -- OFF
9. Harnesses -- TIGHTEN
10. Flaps -- FULL (landing is assured)
11. Touchdown -- PREFERABLY INTO WIND, NOSE HIGH
12. Brakes -- APPLY AS REQUIRED
Always be aware of the surrounding terrain so that you may easily decide on a
suitable landing zone, if an engine failure occurs in flight. If such a failure does occur,
immediately lower the nose (if slow), to establish V
G
and turn towards the selected
landing zone. Should time permit, attempt an engine restart.
If the engine still will not start, secure the engine. Turn off both ignition switches,
close the fuel valve and turn off the auxiliary fuel pump if it is on.
