Specifications

[P-51D Mustang]
DCS
EAGLE DYNAMICS
137
Engine Air Restart
If the engine fails in flight and you have sufficient altitude, you may attempt a restart, provided the
engine did not fail for obvious mechanical reasons. Unless the engine seizes or internal structural
failure occurs, the propeller will windmill even at minimum glide speed. Should airspeed inadvertently
drop to a value where the propeller ceases to rotate, the aircraft should be nosed down to regain
additional speed. In nearly all cases, the propeller will start to rotate again. If necessary, the starter
may be used to turn the engine over. All unnecessary electrical equipment should be turned off
before the starter is used. Use starting procedure after checking fuel tank selector handle on fullest
tank.
Engine Failure in the Takeoff Run
The chances of engine failure during takeoff can be greatly reduced if the engine is run up carefully
and checked thoroughly beforehand. If engine failure occurs during the takeoff run before the aircraft
leaves the ground, proceed as follows:
 Close throttle completely.
 Apply brakes as necessary to effect a quick stop.
 If doubt exists as to whether the aircraft can be brought to a safe stop on runway, ignition
switch should be set to OFF and fuel shutoff valve lever to OFF.
 If insufficient runway remains for a safe stop of obstacles cannot be avoided, jettison external
load and move landing gear handle UP.
 Roll canopy back or pull canopy emergency release handle.
 After stopping, get out of the aircraft as soon as possible, and remain outside.
Engine Failure after Takeoff
If an engine failure occurs soon after takeoff, the pilot has to think fast and take the correct course
of action before too much speed is lost and not enough safe ground is available for a landing.
Perform the following steps:
 Move Mixture control to FULL RICH (or EMERGENCY RICH) if the engine begins to fail.
 If failure persists, immediately lower the nose to maintain airspeed.
 Pull the Bomb Salvo handles to release external bombs or tanks, if loaded.
 Release the canopy by pulling the Canopy Emergency Release handle.
 If a safe landing is in doubt, move the landing gear handle to UP.
 If time permits, lower the flaps.
 Move mixture control to IDLE CUTOFF.
 Turn ignition switch OFF.
 Move fuel shutoff lever to OFF.
 Turn the battery disconnect switch to OFF.