Complete Electrical Failure

T-34C CONTACT

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

2. Complete Electrical Failure. An immediate failure of the entire electrical system is rare.

Most complete electrical failures occur due to a generator failure and the subsequent exhaustion

of battery power.

Landing Pattern. If a complete electrical failure occurs in the landing pattern, recheck

gear handle down and make your next approach to a full-stop landing. Be sure to maintain

proper interval. Without exterior lighting, only the pilot can maintain aircraft separation.

Be sure to taxi clear of the duty runway on a lighted taxiway, shut down the aircraft and

stand by with your flashlight to mark your position for emergency crews and taxiing

aircraft. Do not taxi without lights; shut down your aircraft when clear of the duty runway.

NOTE

The torquemeter is inoperative with a complete electrical failure. At

100 KIAS and the gear down, a VSI indication of 1000-1200 FPM rate

of descent will equate to approximately 205 ft-lbs. of torque.

NIGHT EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 16-3