Piper Seneca PA-34 - Langley Flying School

PA-34-200TSTANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURESPAGE 36NON-NORMAL Dec 2008Engine FailureThis condition is recognized by a loss of all thrust from an engine, as indicated by the engine gauges,asymmetric thrust, and/or airframe vibrations with abnormal or normal engine gauges. Whenconditions permit, conduct an evaluation of causes prior to feathering. It is recommended that thecauses not be investigated, and the propeller immediately feathered when the aircraft is less that 1000’AGL or climb performance is required. See the ENGINE FAILURE FLOW CHART for more detail.ActionControl............................ Rudder, Ailerons & PitchSOP CallMixtures ...................................................Full RichPropellers .......................................... Full ForwardThrottles..............................................Max PowerFlaps .......................................................... RetractGear........................................................... RetractIdentify Dead Engine.......................... “Dead Foot”Verify Dead Engine ..........................Close ThrottleFire Check .......................................... Dead EngineIf a fire exists, proceed immediately to ENGINEFIRE drill and SOPs.If a fire does not exist, continue with this SOP.If time permits: Fuel, Spark Air.Fuel Pump.................................................... OnFuel Selector ..................................... CrossfeedMagnetos................................................ CheckAlternate Air ........................................... SelectAlternate Heat ........................................ SelectIf still not rectified:Dead Engine Propeller...........................FeatherSpeed.................Maintain Blue Line (105 MPH)Operating EngineThrottle ............................... Set as requiredPropeller.............................. Set as requiredMixture................................ Set as requiredOil Temperature ................................ CheckCowl Flaps ........................... Set as requiredFeathered EngineMagnetos ...............................................OffFuel Pump ..............................................OffAlternator ..............................................OffFuel Selector...........................................OffAlternator Load............................................ CheckElectrical Load.........................Reduce as RequiredCall MAX POWERCall FLAPS UPCall GEAR UPCall FUELCall SPARKCall AIRCall FEATHERING LEFT/RIGHT ENGINE