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PA-28R-201 SOP 123
ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT CHECKLIST
1. FLASHLIGHT (if at night) ......................................................... OBTAIN
2. BATTERY MASTER SWITCH ........................................................ OFF
3. ALTERNATOR SWITCH ................................................................ OFF
4. ALL ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ...................................................... OFF
5. RADIO MASTER SWITCH ............................................................. OFF
6. CABIN VENTS ............................................................................ OPEN
7. CABIN HEAT LEVER .................................................................CLOSE
8. CIRCUIT BREAKERS ............................................................... CHECK
NOTE
If the fire persists, obtain the portable fire extinguisher (located
behind the center console aft of the front seats) and extinguish,
if practical.
NOTE
At this point, the pilot must decide if the flight can be safely
continued without electrical power. If so, land at the nearest
airport and have the electrical system repaired.
9. AIRPORT ..................................................................................... LAND
WARNING
The Manual Extension of Landing Gear procedure (page 143)
must be used to lower the landing gear. In additon, the stall
and gear warnings are not available with the Battery Master
Switch OFF.
10. ELECTRICAL FIRE IN FLIGHT CHECKLIST ..................... COMPLETE
1. FLASHLIGHT (if at night) OBTAIN
In the event of an electrical fire at night, OBTAIN a FLASHLIGHT and have
it readily available should the cockpit lighting system become disabled.
2. BATTERY MASTER SWITCH OFF
Depress the BATTERY MASTER SWITCH to the OFF position.
Rev 06 © Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Revised 07-01-2012