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PA-28R-201 SOP 135
INTRODUCTION
Successful handling of abnormal situations is largely dependent on the
judgment and skill of the crew. All abnormal conditions should be handled
with planning and organization. Although it is not possible to write specific
procedures to cover every facet of every abnormal situation or irregularity a
pilot may confront, it is possible to establish certain operating guidelines.
The overriding matter of importance is very basic: someone must fly the
airplane. In addition to executing the required procedure(s), the pilot must
still devote primary attention to the control and navigation of the airplane
with regard to terrain, weather, air traffic control, and airplane configuration.
Abnormal Procedures
An abnormal procedure is a procedure not classified by the aircraft
manufacturer as a normal or emergency procedure. The abnormal
procedures that follow are the only abnormal procedures provided by the
aircraft manufacturer and may not cover every abnormal situation that may
be encountered during flight. The Abnormal procedures do not include
immediate action or memory items because the checklist items are not
time-critical in nature.
If an abnormal situation arises, the number one priority is to maintain
control of the airplane, and then confirm the situation and follow the
appropriate procedures.
When operating in the pseudo-crew environment, the pilot monitoring (PM)
shall perform the checklist and announce its completion. The Pilot flying
(PF) shall maintain an awareness of the checklist progress.
Rev 06 © Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Revised 07-01-2012