TM 1-1510-225-10 9-1 CHAPTER 9 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Section I.  AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS 9-1.  AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS. This    section    describes    the    aircraft    systems emergencies   that   may   reasonably   be   expected   to occur  and  presents  the  procedures  to  be  followed. Emergency   procedures   are   given   in   checklist   form when   applicable.      A   condensed   version   of   these procedures    is    contained    in    the    Operator's    and Crewmember's Checklist, TM 1-1510-225-CL. Emergency operation of avionics equipment is covered in the appropriate Chapter 3, Avionics, and is repeated in this section only if safety of flight is affected. 9-2.  IMMEDIATE ACTION EMERGENCY CHECKS. Immediate action emergency items are underlined  for  reference  and  shall  be  committed  to memory. NOTE The     urgency     of     certain     emergencies requires   immediate   action   by   the   crew. The most important single consideration is aircraft    control.        All    procedures    are subordinate   to   this   requirement.      Reset MASTER CAUTION/MASTER WARNING after each malfunction to allow systems to respond to subsequent malfunctions. 9-3.  DEFINITION OF LANDING TERMS. The term, "Land as soon as possible" is defined as  landing  at  the  nearest  suitable  landing  area  (e.g., open field) without delay.  The primary consideration is to ensure the survival of the occupants. The   term,   "Land   as   soon   as   practicable"   is defined  as  landing  at  a  suitable  landing  area.    The primary consideration is the urgency of the emergency. 9-4.  AFTER EMERGENCY ACTION. After   a   malfunction   has   occurred,   appropriate emergency actions have been taken, and the aircraft is on the ground, make an entry in the remarks section of DA Form 2408-13-1 describing the malfunction. 9-5.  EMERGENCY EXITS AND EQUIPMENT. Emergency  exits  and  equipment  are  shown  in Figure 9-1. 9-6.  EMERGENCY ENTRANCE. Entry can be made through the cabin emergency hatch.      Refer   to   Figure   9-1.      The   hatch   can   be released   by   pulling   on   its   flush-mounted,   pull-out handle,    placarded    EMERGENCY    EXIT    –    PULL HANDLE  TO  RELEASE.    The  hatch  is  of  the  non- hinged, plug type, which removes completely from the frame when the latches are released.  After the latches are   released,   the   hatch   may   be   pushed   into   the aircraft. 9-7.  ENGINE MALFUNCTION. a.  Flight Characteristics Under Partial Power Conditions. There are no unusual flight characteristics during single-engine  operation  as  long as   airspeed   is   maintained   above   minimum   control speed (V_mc) and power-off stall speed.  The capability of the aircraft to climb or maintain level flight depends on    configuration,    weight,    altitude,    and    free    air temperature.      Performance   and   aircraft   control   will improve by feathering the propeller of the inoperative engine,   retracting   the   landing   gear   and   flaps,   and establishing the appropriate airspeed. b.  Engine    Malfunction    During    and    After Takeoff.    The  action  to  be  taken  in  the  event  of  an engine    malfunction    during    takeoff    depends    upon whether or not decision speed (V₁) has been attained. If an engine fails immediately after V₁ , the takeoff will be continued single-engine. c.  Engine  Malfunction  Before  V₁  (Abort).    If an engine fails and the aircraft has not accelerated to recommended   decision   speed   (V₁),   retard   POWER levers to IDLE and stop the aircraft. 1.   POWER – IDLE. 2.   Braking – As required.