PART IV-EMERGENCY HANDLING
(c) If complete electrical failure occurs control of the variable
incidence tailplane is impossible. It is important there-
fore, before batteries are fully discharged, to reduce
I.A.S., and set the tailplane to approximately -1°
incidence which will give a compromise of trim for return
flight and landing conditions.
84. Hydraulic system failure (see para. 66(c)(ii))
(a) The only indication of failure of one hydraulic pump is a
reduced rate of operation of the undercarriage. Warning
of complete hydraulic pressure failure is given immedi-
ately by an audible warning signal over the pilot's head
set.
(b) If complete hydraulic failure occurs, reduce speed to
below 280 knots or 0.8M and select Manual control.
Automatic reversion to manual will occur in any event
when the accumulators are exhausted if Manual control
is not selected.
(c) Continuous and rapid use of the airbrakes at low r.p.m.
may cause intermittent warning signals to be given, but
should these signals he given during normal use of the
airbrakes a partial hydraulic failure must be suspected.
A careful watch should be maintained on the hydraulic
accumulator gauges and the aircraft returned to base.
(d) The emergency handling of the undercarriage, flap,
airbrakes and flying controls is dealt with under these
respective headings.
85. Emergency operation of the powered controls
NOTE.-If complete hydraulic failure occurs the two
accumulators for the ailerons and elevator will
last for sufficient time to regain straight and level
flight at reduced speed.
(a) Actions in the event of complete hydraulic failure, engine
under power or windmilling:-
Reduce speed below 280 knots or 0.8M and select aileron
and elevator Power OFF. Do not use the airbrakes to
reduce speed as should the accumulators become
exhausted it will be impossible to retract them. 75
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