1. PERSONAL EQUIPMENT                                   - DISCONNECT
2. BRAKES                                                            - RELEASE
3. CANOPY/DOOR                                                 - OPEN
4. AIRCRAFT                                                         - ABANDON

NOTE
If fire, obstructed canopy or overturned a/c make normal escape from the front seats impossible, either fold backrest and leave through rear door or use canopybreaker in order to escape through the canopy.
 

Major reasons for ABORTED TAKE-OFF.

Complete or partial loss of power. Fire or overheat indication. Tire failure. Fuel flow zero. Other abnormal readings or functioning’s such as low manifold pressure, low RPM, rough engine operation etc. Misjudgment of available take-off distance.
 

1. THROTTLE                                                         - IDLE
2. BRAKES                                                             - APPLY MAXIMUM

IF NECESSARY:

3. MIXTURE                                                            - CUT OFF
4. SWITCHES                                                         - OFF
5. FUEL SELECTOR                                                - OFF

NOTE
With obstacles ahead and insufficient braking action, ground loop aircraft.
 

A. DURING TAKE-OFF                                              - ABORT (EP 2)

B. DURING INITIAL CLIMB
 1) NOSE                                                                  - LOWER
 2) FLAPS                                                                - AS DESIRED
 3) LAND                                                                  - AHEAD

WARNING
Never try to turn back to the runway.

NOTE
Slight course deviation in order to avoid obstacles are allowable, airspeed permitting.

If time permits, continue Forced Landing (EP 15).
 

If unable to maintain safe attitude, execute BAIL-OUT (EP 14) FORCED LANDING (EP 15) OR DITCHING (EP 16).

1. FLAPS                                                                 - UP
2. AIRSPEED                                                            - 80 KIAS
3. MAGNETOS                                                          - BOTH ON
4. AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP                                       - ON
5. FUEL SELECTOR                                                  - BOTH ON
6. MIXTURE                                                              - RICH
7. ALTERNATE AIR                                                   - PULL
 

1. MIXTURE                                                             - CUT OFF
2. THROTTLE                                                          - FULL FORWARD after 3 - 5 
                                                                                seconds pull back to 10 mm
                                                                                open position
3. MIXTURE                                                            - RICH
 

1. MIXTURE                                                           - CUT OFF
2. THROTTLE                                                         - 10 MM OPEN
3. RIGHT MAGNETO                                               - OFF
4. START BUTTON                                                 - PRESS until engine fires
5. MIXTURE                                                           - RICH when engine fires
6. RIGHT MAGNETO                                              - ON
 

Oil pressure warning light illuminates and/or low oil pressure indication.

1. RPM & POWER                                                  - LOWEST PRACTICAL
2. LAND                                                                 - AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
                                                                             (or practical if oil press is 
                                                                             above  25 PSI)

NOTE
Reduction of power and minimizing G forces will generally prolong the engine operating time, prior to complete engine failure.

In case of total oil pressure loss the propeller blades move into coarse pitch (low RPM), and thereby reduce available power.
 

BAT LOW caution or BAT HIGH warning light illuminates.

1. BATTERY                                                           - OFF

2a. BAT LOW CAUTION                                         - LAND AS SOON AS
                                                                                PRACTICAL
2b. BAT HIGH WARNING                                       - LAND AS SOON AS
                                                                                POSSIBLE 

NOTE
Unless GEN caution light also illuminates, do not switch the generator switch to OFF. The engine generator will continue supplying power to both the primary and secondary bus even with the battery switch OFF, as long as the generator switch uninterrupted is left ON.
 

GEN caution light illuminates

1. RPM                                                                  - CHECK MIN. 2000 RPM
2. GENERATOR CHARGE C/B                                - CHECK

 If Generator Charge C/B tripped

3. GENERATOR FIELD C/B                                    - PULL
4. ELECTRICAL LOAD                                          - REDUCE TO MINIMUM
5. LAND                                                               - AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

CAUTION
In case of tripped Gen Charge C/B do not attempt to reset the Generator, since this may cause damage to the electrical system.

 If Generator Charge C/B not tripped

6. GENERATOR SWICH                                        - OFF
7. ELECTRICAL LOAD                                         - REDUCE TO MINIMUM
8. GENERATOR FIELD C/B                                  - PUSH IF TRIPPED
9. GENERATOR SWITCH                                    - ON

 If GEN caution light goes out (max. 2-3 min.)

10. MISSION                                                      - CONTINUE

CAUTION
Resetting the Generator (step 6-9) should only be attempted once.

NOTE 
Depending on Battery condition and Engine RPM it may take up to 2-3 min. before system voltage has risen to a level (approx. 26 Volt) that will turn off the GEN caution light.

 If GEN caution light remains illuminated/re-illuminates

11. GENERATOR FIELD C/B                                - PULL
12. LAND                                                            - AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

Pulling Gen Field C/B disconnects the Generator from the electrical system. The aircraft main battery will, thereafter, supply electrical power to both the primary and the secondary electrical bus for a time period, where the duration of the period depends upon:

 a) Battery capacity and condition
 b) Electrical load on primary and secondary busses
 c) Battery temperature 

The main battery installed in T-17 is a 24/28 volt nickel-cadmium battery with a capacity of 10 ampere hours at a discharge load of 5 amperes when fully charged. 

As a rough guideline for battery capacity with reduced electrical load, sufficient power for 30 min. from illumination of GEN caution light can be expected. However, with a poorly charged battery (initial phase of flight) and low OAT, battery capacity may last considerably shorter.

Battery test shows, that under normal conditions, even a near total drained battery will be fully recharged within max. 15 min. with engine RPM min. 2000 RPM.

EMERGENCY POWER UNIT (EPU)

The aircraft is equipped with an electrical EMERGENCY POWER UNIT (EPU) that, under normal conditions, will supply sufficient electrical power to the Emergency Bus for a period of at least 2 hours, time taken from moment when the generator stopped supplying electrical power. 

The EMERGENCY BUS supplies electrical power to the Stand-by Attitude Indicator, the VHF-2 COM radio and the two map lights ONLY.

NOTE
When electrical power is supplied from the EPU, map lights should be turned OFF when not needed.

WARNING
Both the primary Attitude Indicator and the Stand-by Attitude indicator require uninterrupted electrical power for proper reliable operation in flight. Therefore, do not pull the ATTD IND circuit breaker and do not, even momentary, place the EPU switch to OFF during flight, if valid attitude reference from the ADI is needed.

WARNING
If Electrical Failure occurs during IMC, a descent to VMC below clouds should be carried out as soon as possible. If VMC below is not obtainable, land as soon as possible. 

The minimum required electrical components for continued flight with electrical failure (Generator Field C/B pulled) will change depending on several factors such as the nature of emergency, weather, distance to alternate field, estimated remaining battery capacity and pilot experience. 

It is, therefore, left to the pilot in command to determine the minimum requirement applicable for the emergency situation.

Listed below are the electrical components in order of consumption rate. It is intended as an aid in determining which components to turn off when reducing electrical load to a minimum.

COMPONENT CONSUMPTION (amp) 
Utility Power (when used) 7,5 Max. Amp available Secondary Bus
Beacon Light 6,0  Secondary Bus

Items energized direct from
PRIMARY BUS (No switches) 5,1 ex.: T&S, main ATT, ALT  
C-14, INTCOM, ENG-IND
ACU, EPU, WARN-LT Primary Bus
Taxi Light 4,7  Secondary Bus
Pitot Heat 4,2  Secondary Bus
Landing Light 3,1  Secondary Bus
Position Light 2,0  Secondary Bus
GPS/VHF/NAV/ILS 2,5 6,0 A when transmitting VHF Primary Bus
Aux. Fuel Pump 1,8  Primary Bus
IFF 1,6  Primary Bus
Flight Instrument Lights 1,3  Primary Bus
COM/NAV & MISC Lights, ANR 1,5  Secondary Bus
UHF Radio 1,0 3,3 A when transmitting Secondary Bus
Items energized direct from SECONDARY BUS (No switches 1,0  Secondary Bus
ST-BY attitude Indicator 0,8  Emergency Bus
DME Receiver 0,6  Secondary Bus
ADF 0,4  Secondary Bus
Map Lights 0,4 0,2 A per lamp Emergency Bus
VHF-2/COM radio 0,2 1,2 A when transmitting Emergency Bus
Trim 0,0 0,6 A when activated Secondary Bus
Flaps 0,0 3,9 A when activated Secondary Bus

NOTE
At pilot's discretion, an easy procedure for reducing electrical load on the main battery after a generator failure, could be to switch OFF the generator switch, thereby de-energizing all items powered from the secondary bus. Leaving the battery switch in ON, electrical power to items powered from the primary bus will still be supplied from the main battery, as long as any power is available.
 

1. FUEL SELECTOR                                               - OFF
2. THROTTLE                                                        - FULL FORWARD
3. ENGINE                                                             - CRANK (if not running)
4. BATTERY                                                          - OFF
5. MAGNETOS                                                      - OFF
6. BRAKES                                                           - RELEASE
7. AIRCRAFT                                                        - ABANDON

NOTE
Use aircraft fire extinguisher, if deemed effective.
 

1. CABIN HEAT & VENT                                        - OFF
2. FRESH AIR SCOOPS                                        - OPEN

Continue Engine Fire In Flight (EP12) or Electrical Fire (EP13) as applicable.
 

A. FIRE CONFIRMED

1. CABIN HEAT & VENT                                       - OFF
2. FUEL SELECTOR                                            - OFF
3. THROTTLE                                                     - FULL FORWARD
4. MAGNETOS                                                   - OFF
5. EXECUTE BAIL-OUT (EP14)
    FORCED LANDING (EP15) OR
    DITCHING (EP16)                                          - AS APPLICABLE

WARNING
Do not attempt to restart.

B. FIRE NOT CONFIRMED

1. LAND                                                           - AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

1. GENERATOR                                               - OFF
2. BATTERY                                                    - OFF

NOTE
The electrical EMERGENCY POWER UNIT (EPU) will supply sufficient power to the ST-BY ATTITUDE INDICATOR, the VHF-2 COM radio and the CABIN LIGHTS for approximately 2 hours.

If the electrical fire is suspected to be in one of the above mentioned three items powered by the EMERGENCY BUS, the respective circuit breaker should be pulled, or the EPU switch should be switched OFF.

3. LAND                                                          - AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

IF NECESSARY FOR THE COMPLETION OF FLIGHT

4. UNESSENTIAL EL EQUIPMENT                   - OFF
5. BATTERY                                                    - ON

NOTE 
If equipment on the secondary bus is necessary for completion of flight the generator must be switched on.
 

BEFORE BAIL-OUT - CONDITIONS PERMITTING

1. CREW                                                         - WARN
2. IFF/SIF                                                       - EMERGENCY
3. RADIO                                                        - MAY-DAY CALL
4. AIRSPEED                                                  - 80 KIAS
5. HELMET VISOR                                          - LOWER
6. MICROPHONE                                            - TURN AWAY

NOTE
 a. Minimum height for abandoning the aircraft is 1500´AGL.
 b. If the aircraft is out of control (spin, dive etc.), Abandon before passing 3000´AGL

Establishment of the minimum heights are based on following:

 - The aircraft is descending during bail-out
 - Foreseeable reaction time
 - A minimum parachute deployment height of 500´AGL

WARNING
If insufficient attitude perform forced landing  (EP15).

BAIL-OUT

1. CANOPY                                                     - OPEN
2. SEAT BELTS                                              - RELEASE
3. AIRCRAFT                                                  - ABANDON

AFTER BAIL-OUT-WHEN CLEAR OF AIRCRAFT

1. “D-RING”                                                   - PULL
2. DINGHY PACK                                           - LOWER
3. LIFE JACKET                                             - INFLATE (if landing in water is
                                                                                      evident)
4. LANDING POSITION                                  - ASSUME

AFTER LANDING

1. HARNESS                                                  - RELEASE

NOTE
Inflating the life jacket activates the SARBE.
 

1. AIRSPEED                                                 - 80 KIAS
2. LANDING AREA                                         - SELECT
3. IFF/SIF                                                      - EMERGENCY
4. SEAT BELT                                               - TIGHT & LOCKED
5. RADIO                                                      - MAYDAY CALL
6. FUEL SELECTOR                                      - OFF
7. THROTTLE                                               - FULL FORWARD
8. MAGNETOS                                             - OFF

  TYPICAL FORCED LANDING PATTERN (NO WIND)

Adjust bank and key positions throughout the pattern to compensate for wind, using a maximum of 45 degrees of bank.

CAUTION
Aim to join the forced landing pattern on one of the key positions, taking the prevailing wind into consideration.

NOTE
SIMULATED FORCED LANDING

1. THROTTLE                                              - IDLE
2. Before or at HIGH KEY position, perform “BEFORE LANDING CHECK”

CAUTION
The engine must be cleared by opening the throttle to 26” MP for 3 seconds for every 1000´ of gliding at IDLE power to remove lead from spark plugs.
 

1. FORCED LANDING CHECK                              - COMPLETE
2. CREW                                                             - WARN

JUST BEFORE DITCHING:

3. CANOPY/DOOR                                              - OPEN

AFTER DITCHING:

4. AIRCRAFT                                                      - ABANDON

WARNING
Do not inflate life jacket until clear of aircraft.

CAUTION
To eliminate the possibility of being trapped inside the aircraft, which is likely to flip inverted, select deeper rather than shallow water.

NOTE
Ditch aircraft upwind in a full stall attitude, but in heavy sea along and on falling side of waves.

NOTE
For max. glide distance (1.5 nm/1000´) maintain 80 kt.
 

MAINWHEEL tire failure                  - AVOID BRAKING FLAT TIRE IF POSSIBLE
during take-off run or landing roll 

NOSEWHEEL tire failure                 - AVOID BRAKING IF POSSIBLE and keep 
                                                         nose high