Inflight Emergencies

OUT-OF-CONTROL RECOVERY

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	STICK	FORWARD
2.	AILERONS AND RUDDER	NEUTRAL
3.	IF NOT RECOVERED	MAINTAIN FULL FORWARD STICK AND DEPLOY DRAG CHUTE
4.	Throttles	IDLE (unless at low altitude)

UPRIGHT SPIN

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	STICK	MAINTAIN FULL FORWARD
2.	AILERONS	FULL WITH SPIN (TURN NEEDLE)
3.	AIRCRAFT UNLOADED	AILERONS NEUTRAL
4.	If out of control at or below 10,000 feet AGL	EJECT

ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT

SINGLE ENGINE FAILURE

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	Airspeed	300 KNOTS / 0.6 MACH MINIMUM
2.	Land as soon as practical

AIRSTART

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	Engine master switch	ON
1.	Throttle	OFF
2.	Ignition button	HOLD DEPRESSED
3.	Throttle	IDLE
4.	RPM, EGT, oil pressure & fuel flow	MONITOR

MECHANICAL MALFUNCTION

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	Throttle bad engine	IDLE
2.	Fire test button	PRESS

If any FIRE/OVERHEAT light does not come on:


3.	Ignition button	HOLD DEPRESSED

If engine malfunction is still evident (vibrations, noises, surges, etc.) or if engine has failed (insufficient rpm or fuel flow for start):


3.	Generator	OFF
4.	Throttle	OFF
5.	Engine master switch	OFF
6.	Airspeed	300 KNOTS / 0.6 MACH MINIMUM
7.	Land as soon as practical

DOUBLE ENGINE FAILURE DURING FLIGHT

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	Either engine	AIRSTART
2.	Reference system selector	STBY

If neither engine starts:

Step	System/Condition	Action
3.	Fuel status	CHECK
4.	Engine master switches	CHECK ON
5.	Either throttle	OFF
6.	Other engine	AIRSTART
7.	Remaining engine	AIRSTART
8.	If neither engine starts	Hold boost pump check switches in CHECK position while pulling left and right main fuel control circuit breakers, (H3, J1, No. 2 panel) then attempt airstart

If neither engine can be started:


9.	Eject

ENGINE FIRE OR OVERHEAT DURING FLIGHT

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	Throttle bad engine	IDLE
2.	If warning light goes out, fire test button	PRESS
3.	If all FIRE/OVERHEAT lights come on when test button is pressed	LAND AS SOON AS PRACTICAL

If warning light on, detection system inoperative, trailing vapor, or fire confirmed:


4.	Maintain 300 knots minimum, anticipate utility hydraulic failure, and avoid turns into bad engine.
5.	Generator bad engine	OFF
6.	Throttle bad engine	OFF
7.	Master switch bad engine	OFF
8.	Air refuel switch	EXTEND
9.	If fire persists	EJECT
10.	If fire ceases	LAND AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

🟡 CAUTION: Do not attempt to restart the bad engine. If the fire ceases, and a landing is to be accomplished, make a single engine landing.

COMPRESSOR STALL

Step	System/Condition	Action
1.	Throttle	IDLE

If stall does not clear:


2.	Generator switch	OFF
3.	Throttle	OFF
4.	Inlet ramps	CHECK FULLY RETRACTED
5.	Ignition button	HOLD PRESSED
6.	Throttle	IDLE
7.	RPM, EGT, oil pressure & fuel flow	MONITOR
8.	Generator switch	ON

With both engines failed, the aircraft will glide approximately 6 nautical miles for each 5000 feet AGL. The recommended glide airspeed for maximum range with both engines out is 215 knots. This speed will allow the windmilling engines to maintain power control hydraulic pressures within safe limits but may not be optimum for airstart.

EJECTION

At ground level with wings level, canopy closed, and no sink rate, ejection may be initiated between 0 and 550 knots if neither crewmember’s boarding weight is over 247 pounds. Boarding weight includes the crewmember and all personal equipment with which he boards the aircraft. If either crewmember’s boarding weight is over 247 pounds, the minimum ejection airspeed is 50 knots. Initiate ejection below 450 knots if possible. Although the seat is qualified to 600 knots, ejection above 450 knots exposes the crewmember to forces which can cause serious injury. If airspeed is over 550 knots, minimum ejection altitude is 50 feet. In controlled level flight, eject above 2000 feet AGL if possible. If out-of-control at or below 10,000 feet AGL, eject.

Heatblur F-4E Phantom II