TM 1-1510-224-10
Visibility through the windshield may
be significantly impaired, windshield
wipers could be damaged if used on
dracked
surface,
and
heating
elements could be inoperative in the
area of the crack.
9-32. DITCHING.
Landing should be made with full flaps and landing
gear retracted. Refer to Table 9-1 for pilot, copilot and
ferry chair occupant actions. Refer to figure 9-4 for body
positions during ditching. Figure 9-5 shows sea swell
information. Refer to FM 20-151 for techniques to be
used during ditching. Table 9-1 lists the appropriate
duties for crew and occupants for planned ditching and
immediate ditching.
WARNING
Do not unstrap from the seat until all
motion stops. The possibility of
injury and disorientation requires
that evacuation not be attempted
until the aircraft comes to a complete
stop.
(1)
Radio calls/transponder - As required.
(2)
Crew emergency briefing - As required.
(3)
ENVIRO & PNEU BLEED AIR valve
switches - PNEU ONLY.
(4)
Cabin pressure switch - DUMP.
(5)
Cabin emergency hatch - Remove and
stow.
6.
Seat belts and harnesses - Secured.
7.
Gear- UP.
8.
Flaps - DOWN.
(9)
Nonessential electrical equipment- Off.
10.
Approach - Normal, power on.
(11)
Emergency lights - As required.
9-33. BAILOUT.
When the decision has been made to abandon the
air-craft in flight, the pilot will give the warning signal.
Exit from the aircraft will be through the main entrance
door, and in the departure sequence using the exit
routes as indicated in figure 9-1. Proceed as follows if
bailout becomes necessary:
1.
Notify crew to prepare to bail out.
(2)
Distress message - Transmit.
(3)
COMSEC; ZEROIZE.
(4)
Transponder - 7700.
5.
Flaps - DOWN.
6.
Airspeed - 116 KIAS.
7.
Trim - As required.
8.
Autopilot - Engage.
(9)
Cabin pressure switch - DUMP.
10.
Parachute - Attach to harness.
11.
Cabin door - Open.
12.
Abandon the aircraft.
Section II. MISSION EQUIPMENT
Emergency procedures for mission equipment are included in Chapter 4.
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