FFP-04
Formation Emergencies
3.
Vibrations, structural popping/groaning, control problems
NOTE: If the aircraft is uncontrollable, EJECT, following NATOPS
ejection criteria.
NOTE: If the aircraft is controllable after a midair collision, bird strike, or
any other situation where you suspect structural damage, slow flight the
damaged aircraft at altitude following NATOPS procedures (controllability
check).
B. Procedures (Controllability Check)
NOTE: Considerations for conducting a controllability check are: severity of
damage/malfunction, fuel remaining, flight conditions (VFR vs IFR), field
landing facilities, other existing emergencies, and pilot experience.
1.
Climb as required, maintaining flying airspeed and proceed toward point of
intended landing
2.
When possible, obtain a visual inspection by another aircraft to assist in
evaluating the damage.
3.
Slow the aircraft to 200 KIAS in 10-KIAS increments
4.
Landing gear - DOWN
5.
Slow the aircraft in 5-KIAS increments; slow to an airspeed at which flight
controllability starts to become marginal (no slower than optimum AOA).
Increase airspeed 10 KIAS and use as a minimum airspeed for the
duration of the flight.
6.
If no damage is evident in the flap and slat area, extend the flaps to 1/2
then FULL and check controllability. If damage to slat area but no
damage to the flap area consider a no-flap arrested landing. However, if
minimum airspeed is too high for landing, extend flaps with EMERG
FLAPS switch. Flap extension is at pilot discretion.
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