Flight Instructor for Airplane Category › XII. Emergency Operations › Task B. Emergency Approach and Landing (Simulated) (ASEL, ASES)

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Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELTs) and other emergency locating devices.

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Seaplane, Skiplane, and Float/Ski Equipped Helicopter Operations Handbook p. 7-8
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS › NIGHT EMERGENCY LANDING
down may develop. Again, the skiplane is controllable with proper rudder and braking technique. NIGHT EMERGENCY LANDING A night landing should never be attempted at an unfamiliar location except in an emergency. To increase the likelihood of a successful ... landing, perform the checklist appropriate for the emergency, and unlatch the doors prior to landing to prevent jamming due to airframe distortion in the event of a hard landing. If time permits, make distress calls and activate the emergency locator…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 18-1
Chapter 18: Emergency Procedures › Emergency Landings › Types of Emergency Landings
Emergency Landings This section contains information on emergency landing techniques in small fixed-wing airplanes. The guidelines that are presented apply to the more adverse terrain conditions for which no practical training is possible. The objective is to instill ... pilot knows how to use the airplane structure for self-protection and the protection of passengers. Types of Emergency Landings The different types of emergency landings are defined as follows: ⦁ Forced landing—an immediate landing, on or off an airport…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 9-29
Chapter 9: Approaches and Landings › Emergency Approaches and Landings (Simulated)
Figure 9-29. Sample emergency checklist. Critical items to be checked include the position of the fuel tank selector, the quantity of fuel in the tank selected, the fuel pressure gauge to see if the electric fuel pump is needed ... position of the mixture control, the position of the magneto switch, and the use of carburetor heat. Many actual emergency landings have been made and later found to be the result of the fuel selector valve being positioned…
Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge p. 9-9
Chapter 9: Flight Manuals and Other Documents › Aircraft Inspections › Emergency Locator Transmitter
Emergency Locator Transmitter An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is required by 14 CFR, part 91, section 91.207, and must be inspected within 12 calendar months after the last inspection for the following: • Proper installation • Battery corrosion • Operation ... controls and crash sensor • The presence of a sufficient signal radiated from its antenna The ELT must be attached to the airplane in such a manner that the probability of damage to the transmitter in the event of crash impact…
Airplane Flying Handbook p. 17-14
Chapter 17: Transition to Light Sport Airplanes (LSA) › Flight Environment › Emergencies
Emergencies While an LSA is designed to be simple, a complete knowledge of its systems is needed such that a transitioning pilot is able to respond properly to any emergency. The airplane’s POH describes the appropriate responses ... various emergency situations that may be encountered. [Figure 17-16] Consider a few examples: the EFIS is displaying a red “X” across the airspeed tape, electric trim runaway, or control system failure. The pilot should be able to respond…
Aviation Maintenance Technician Handbook - Airframe p. 11-64
Chapter 11: Communication & Navigation › Radio Navigation › Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
They are equipped with multidirectional activation devices. Follow ELT and airframe manufacturer…