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After an off-airport landing, what should the pilot do to reduce the risk of fire?

Choices

  • ✓ Shut down the fuel and electrical systems and evacuate clear of the wreckagecorrect

    Securing fuel and electrical systems removes ignition and fuel sources before evacuating.

  • Leave the engine running in case a restart is possible

    A running engine with possible fuel leaks increases fire risk.

  • Keep all electrical systems on to run the radios

    Electrical power can be an ignition source; nonessential systems should be off.

  • Remain seated inside the aircraft indefinitely

    Occupants should evacuate clear of the wreckage.

Why

After an off-airport landing the pilot stops the aircraft, shuts down the fuel and electrical systems to reduce fire risk, and gets everyone clear of the wreckage.

FAA source: PHAK / emergency equipment and egressbrowse the reference library →

This is taught in Getting Found and Getting Out: ELTs, Equipment and Egress — study the lessons free, then practice with grading and mastery tracking.

Original study question written for this course — representative of FAA knowledge-test topics, not an actual current FAA exam question.

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