Boeing 787 - Simulator Notes
Boeing 787 - Simulator Notes
Boeing 787 - Simulator Notes
Memory Items
Maneuvers
LST / LPC / OPC
LOFT
Non Precision Approaches
Decision Making
CRM
WARNING
This document is not an official Boeing manual. It is intended to be a
memoFor training
for 787 pilots and should not be used as primary reference.
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[ ] AIRSPEED UNRELIABLE
[ ] CABIN ALTITUDE
[ ] ENG AUTOSTART
[ ] ENG SURGE
[ ] FIRE ENG
[ ] STABILIZER
Cabin uncontrollable:
Note: On the ground, verbal confirmation of the fuel control switch is not required.
Threats – Airspeed unreliable is initially unannunciated and may lead to late recovery
– Loss of control inflight (LOC-I), during flight but also in case of go around
– CFIT (when descending in high terrain with low QNH or low OAT)
– Note QHN and temperature correction when flying over high terrain
Memory Items
Both pilots immediately : Don oxygen masks
Establish crew communication
Left Pilot becomes PF
Check cabin altitude and rate
Rapid Descent
PF (Left pilot) PM (Right pilot)
– Set lower altitude in MCP
– PASS OXY … Push ON
– Select FLCH
– Notify ATC :
– Speedbrake EXTEND
“MAYDAY, callsign, Emergency
———Clean up MCP ———
Descent, request MSA and QHN”
In the event of an explosive decompression, a loud bang may be heard as well as visible
moisture in the air, temperature dropping, high noise, air rushing.
In both cases the CABIN ALTITUDE warning will alert the crew if the cabin altitude
becomes excessive (cabin altitude above 10'000 ft).
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Altitude TUC
FL430 (13km) 9 s to 15 s
FL400 (12km) 15 s to 20 s
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Decompression routes.
– Prepare the exit route strategy by locating relevant Navaids and routes
This is especially relevant over Greenland (high terrain and low temperatures)
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QRH 7.2
Threats – Startle factor, confusion arising from multiple sub systems failures
Mitigation – Prompt recognition of the situation & initiation of the correct memory items
– PM initiates DUAL ENG FAIL memory items.
– PF promptly initiates adequate flightpath.
With autopilot available set lower altitude in the MCP and select FLCH.
Altitude available AND engine recoverable Low altitude OR engine unrecoverable
→ Increase speed above 250kt to increase → Decrease speed to the top of amber
probability of windmill start. band to maximize glide.
Call ATC : MAYDAY, Callsign, DUAL ENG FAIL, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ALTITUDE
Ask for initial vector towards the nearest suitable airport.
– When flightpath is under control complete the DUAL ENG FAIL checklist.
Establishing airspeeds above the cross start envelope (250kt) and altitudes below
30,000 feet improves the probability of a restart. Loss of thrust at higher altitudes may
require descent to a lower altitude to improve windmill starting capability. The time taken
to drift down to that envelope may be used to look at possible landing/ditching options.
All CACs are load shed during dual engine failure, the aircraft slowly depressurises.
At high altitudes monitor cabin altitude and don oxygen masks if necessary.
Complete any remaining NNC, including Fuel Jettison to decrease weight as required.
Advise the cabin (NITS) to prepare for a possible ditching or emergency landing.
If both engine relight: Reset aircraft systems for all engine flight (4A):
– APU shutdown
– Autothrottle re-engage
– ATC Notify
Technical Notes.
APU automatic start FCOM 70.30.3
In flight if three or more engine generators go offline the APU automatically starts.
When the automatic start condition is valid, the APU can only be shut down by pulling the
APU fire switch. When the automatic start condition is no longer valid, the APU can be
shut down by positioning the selector to ON, then OFF.
• Loss of all electrical power to captain’s and first officer’s flight instruments
• Loss of all four EMPs and faults in the flight control system occur on approach
QRH 7.4
PF PM
• Engine vibration
• Yaw towards the surged engine
• High EGT
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QRH 7.11
PF PM
Notes:
1. Where a Memory item could shut down a "Good Engine" PF may guard each
switch for the "Good Engine" while the PM accomplishes the Memory Item.
• High EGT
Note: In the event of a fire on the ground, discharge both extinguisher bottles, verbal
confirmation is not required.
⚠ This does not apply to the Dual Eng Fail / Stall checklist
Note: Where a Memory item could shut down a "Good Engine" PF may guard each
switch for the "Good Engine" while the PM accomplishes the Memory Item.
Note: In the event of a dual engine failure, do not complete the [ ] STABILIZER checklist.
Aborted Engine Start 7.1 On the ground, an aborted engine start is needed.
Cabin Temp Cold 2.12 Flight deck or cabin temperature is excessively cold.
Cabin Temp Hot 2.18 Flight deck or cabin temperature is excessively hot.
Dual Eng Fail / Stall 7.2 Engine speed for both engines is below idle.
Gear Lever Locked Down 14.16 The landing gear lever cannot move to UP.
When in visible moisture, and one or more of the following indications are present:
• Amber or red weather radar returns below the airplane
TAT probe icing can cause the following non-normal engine indications:
• Maximum TPR lines (amber) or reference / target TPR indications decrease
while flying at constant altitude and speed
Jammed Flight Controls 9.20 Flight controls are jammed or restricted in roll, pitch, or yaw.
Overweight Landing 0.4 A landing at greater than maximum landing weight is needed.
• An acrid odor
A flight deck window has one or more of these:
Window Damage Fwd 1.8
• An electrical arc
or
• A delamination
• Is shattered
Rejected Takeoff
GPWS Response
Traffic Avoidance
Upset Recovery
Windshear
787 Maneuvers
Stall
Terrain Escape
Retract speedbrakes
TCAS RA
Disconnect Autopilot
Disconnect autothrottle
Retract speedbrakes
Push TOGA
Retract speedbrakes
Criteria: Pitch greater than 25° nose up, 10° nose down
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– Buffeting
apply nose up input smoothly and make sure to remain below the PLI.
– Applying high thrust (TO/GA) will produce a significant pitch up moment
that will reduce the nose down pitch authority of the elevator.
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Rejected Takeoff
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GPWS Response
Conditions. EICAS Warning “PULL UP”, “OBSTACLE PULL UP” QRH MAN 1.5
Pilot Monitoring should play an active role in guiding the Pilot flying through the recovery.
PM • Monitor Rad Alt for terrain separation and call trends in radio altitudes changes
• Call “Clear of terrain” when EICAS Warning deactivates (Keep MSA in Mind)
Causes – Flying in heavily congested areas with a high rate of climb or descent
Threat – Abrupt control inputs at high altitudes leading to high manoeuvring loads
• Attempt to establish visual contact • Advise ATC “CALLSIGN 123, TCAS RA”
Recovery.
Recovery from an RA is prompted by the TCAS voice annunciation:
“Clear of Conflict”
Traffic Advisory.
Resolution Advisory.
Crew Actions → Look for traffic using TCAS as a guide. Call out any conflicting traffic
A Resolution Advisory is a prediction that another airplane will conflict in 15s to 35s.
– Severe turbulence ex. wake turbulence, clear air turbulence, wind shear […]
– Go Around
• apply as much as full nose down elevator • roll to the shortest direction towards the sky pointer
• apply appropriate nose down stabilizer trim
• if bank angle is above 90° unload the wing then roll
• reduce thrust (reduces underwing thrust factor)
• aim to maintain some positive G
Nose up upset.
Notes:
– High thrust on the underwing mounted engines will produce a nose up moment and could
prevent the recovery of a nose up aircraft upset.
– If the bank angle is above 90°, unload the wing first by applying light
forward pressure, then roll to the shortest direction towards the sky pointer.
– Inverted : Unload the wing first, then roll, then pull to horizon.
Windshear is indicated below 1000 feet AGL by any excessive deviation of:
• 5° pitch attitude
When the PM or PF recognise that the aircraft is out of windshear they must transition to
a Go-Around procedure.
PF PM
“Autothrottle”
“Flaps __ ”
• When the flaps are up select FLCH.
• When missed approach altitude is captured do the after takeoff checklist.
“FLCH”
Evacuation
The LST / LPC / OPC are very similar as they all check the same “core” competencies as
pilot of a type of aircraft. • The License Skill Test allows the issue of a new license
As these items are mandatory and they are therefore predictable, by expecting the
next maneuver / failure you avoid the startle factor and are able to anticipate the correct
procedure and checklist to be used. The check also include a system failure to evaluate
PF / PM crew coordination and checklist work.
You can find the expected sequence and mandatory check items of an LST / LPC in the
examination form of your civil aviation authority.
Captain
Before 80 kts I will stop for any warnings, cautions and conditions as stated in QRH
Rejected Takeoff
We will then identify the problem and if a possible fire exists you will accomplish memory
items on my command.
First Officer
If you call “STOP”, I will verify your actions and call out any omissions.
Call 60 kts, when the aircraft is stopped on the runway advise the tower.
• Engine failure
• Unusual noise or vibration*
• Tire failure*
• Predictive windshear warning
• Abnormally slow acceleration
• Engine failure
– Startle factor
Mitigation – Review RTO procedure including high / low speed RTO decision criteria
– Anticipate / be alert for a possible RTO at the beginning of the T/O roll
Stopping
• Close thrust reversers by taxi speed
Assured
Stopped • In case of fire position the aircraft
• Advise tower of the reject
so that the fire is downwind *
(use ND airport map for position)
• Do not set the parking brake unless “CALLSIGN, STOPPING RWY __”
an evacuation is necessary
→ * Turn towards the fire side in a headwind, away from the fire in a tailwind
• Alerting fire equipment
• Not setting the parking brake unless passenger evacuation is necessary
Technical Notes.
Autothrottle HOLD. FCTM 3.29
If the takeoff is rejected before the HOLD annunciation (80kts) the autothrottle should be
disconnected when thrust levers are moved to idle. If the autothrottle is not disconnected,
the thrust levers advance to the selected takeoff thrust position when released.
• airplane is on the ground • GS is above 85kts • both thrust levers are retarded to idle
Mitigation – Take a few seconds to catch your breath before initiating the procedure
Therefore the decision to evacuate must not be taken lightly. To decide if an evacuation is
needed you may ask yourself: are the passengers safer inside or outside the aircraft?
In the following situations passengers are at risk inside the aircraft (life threatening)
– Uncontrollable fire
– Dense smoke
– Severe structural damage
– Ditching
⚠ If a life threatening situation exists, cabin crew will try to contact the flight
deck. If contact is not possible they will initiate an evacuation. OMB 11.3.6
In situation whether it is not clear if passengers would be safer inside or outside the
captain will gather more information from the cabin by calling the cabin and ATC.
An evacuation is needed:
→ To receive a report from the cabin call “Cabin Crew report” on the interphone (Dial 55)
Notes.
→ Turn towards the fire side in a headwind, away from the fire in a tailwind
[…] ”
Evacuation not needed: – Assess the situation and consider vacating the runway.
Mitigation – Review taxi routing, taxi slowly, follow up with LVO taxi chart & ND
→ Identify CAT II/III holding point, verify HDG and LOC before T/O
The Captain shall be PF on a take-off with RVR/Visibility below 400m. OMA 8.4.1.6
With RVR below 550m use the Flight Deck Quick Reference to verify LVTO requirements.
→ RVR minima are limited by runway equipment for LVTO OMA 8.1.3.2
→ 150m RVR is the absolute minimum for LVTO AOC - Operation Specifications
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LAND 3 Fail Operational: a single fault cannot prevent the autopilot from making an
LAND 2 Fail Passive: a single fault cannot cause a significant deviation from the
flight path, however the pilot assumes control of the airplane after a failure.
Suitable for CAT III A and CAT II operations. Not suitable for CAT III B.
The airplane has been demonstrated to meet CAT III A/B and CAT II criteria with two
engines operating or with one engine operating for flaps 20, 25, or flaps 30 landing.
MEL items with impact on LAND status: → Section 4 – Special Operational Instructions
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Operational Minimas
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Handling Failures in LVO Ref. OMB 2.9 / OMA 8.4.5.10 / FCTM 5.21
Approach Ban Ref. OMA 8.4.1.3
→ Before the approach ban the RVR is the limitation for reversion. Evaluate weather
conditions and decide if the approach may be continued to a downgraded minima.
Approach
Reported RVR Selected Minima Reversion available to
A/C Status
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PF Actions Calls
Cleared for T/O (CPT) 20 TPR and push TOGA CPT “Setting Takeoff thrust”
PM “Thrust Set”
80kt PM “80kt”
PF “Checked”
If time is available PM advises ATC “ MAYDAY, Callsign 123 engine failure, standby”
Notes:
– At engine out acceleration height the VNAV commands a near level acceleration.
VNAV automatically sets the reference thrust limit to Max Continuous (CON).
– “Bug Up" and acceleration shall start at the point specified in the EO SID
– ETP only applies during takeoff (not during missed approach), and until
T/O segment ends when reaching any of: MSA, Minimum Vector Altitude,
Since the reduced thrust (ATM) takeoff still complies with all takeoff performance
requirements, it is not necessary to increase thrust beyond the reduced level on the
operating engine in the event of an engine failure.
However, if more thrust is needed during an ATM takeoff, thrust on the operating engine
may be increased to full rated takeoff thrust by manually advancing the thrust lever while
still on the runway, or by pushing the TO/GA switch when airborne.
During a fixed derate takeoff, a thrust increase following an engine failure could result in
loss of directional control and should not be accomplished unless, in the opinion of the
captain, terrain clearance cannot be assured.
If an engine failure occurs during takeoff when using both the reduced thrust (ATM) and
fixed derate methods, Boeing recommends that the thrust levers not be advanced.
This is because the fixed derate limit is not displayed on engine or flight instruments.
However, if the fixed derate limit is immediately available to the crew, thrust may be
advanced to the fixed derate limit only.
The fixed derate thrust limit can be displayed on the EFB takeoff performance page
• Execute FMC
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– ATC
Autothrottle re-engage
– Company
All ENG CRZ on FMC
APU shutdown
– Senior (NITS)
ATC notify
– Passengers
If an engine failure occurs on final approach with the flaps in the landing position,
adequate thrust is available to maintain the approach profile using landing flaps.
In case of Go Around, follow the Missed Approach procedure for one engine inoperative,
retracting the flaps to 20. Adequate performance is available at flaps 20. Subsequent flap
retraction should be made at a safe altitude in level flight or a shallow climb.
• When the glide slope is alive (around half dot do avoid large thrust changes), lower the
landing gear and extend flaps to 20.
• If a flaps 20 landing will be made, set final approach speed and decelerate.
• If a flaps 25 or 30 landing will be made, at glide slope capture, select landing flaps, set
final approach speed, and decelerate.
→ Landing Checklist
Pilot Incapacitation
Medical Emergency
Fuel Jettison
Low Fuel
The LOFT sessions are designed in a “Line Oriented Simulation” concept. This means
that the exercises will conducted as close as possible to real life, with little intervention
from the instructor, other than his role as ATC and cabin senior.
The exercises are run in real time (no interruptions, repositions) and follows a scenario
that is often based on previous accident reports. In LOFT a greater emphasis is given to
• CRM, especially communication with ATC, Cabin Crew and the passengers.
The recurrent training is renewed at regular intervals to allow every major system (Flight
controls, Fuel system […]) to be reviewed. During your LOFT you can therefore expect to
encounter failures and checklist concerning the systems that are being reviewed on your
latest recurrent training. The checklists above are often associated with LOFT scenarios.
Further reading:
(UK) CAA CAP 720 - CRM and LOFT http://skybrary.aero/bookshelf/books/890.pdf
→ Open the Air Synoptic page, check the temperature readings in the cargo areas
→ Establish Cabin Crew Communication, ask for any signs of smoke or fire in the cabin
If smoke, fire or fumes appear in the cabin, go to the smoke, fire or fumes checklist
If time is available:
Landing considerations.
Request emergency services on arrival, after landing ask for any signs of smoke of fire
Consider evacuating on the runway if smoke, fire or fumes becomes the greatest threat
⚠ Warning: Inform ground personnel NOT to open any cargo door until all passengers
and crew have exited the airplane and fire fighting equipment is nearby.
The checklist prioritises actions to maintain safe flight by first indicating that a diversion
may be needed. The next step is to keep crew safe through use of oxygen and smoke
goggles as needed.
Remember ‘ANYTIME the smoke or fumes becomes the greatest threat’ you must go to
the ‘Smoke or Fumes Removal’ checklist.
⚠ Warning:
The crew should not delay diversion if the source is unknown or cannot be extinguished.
FCTM 8.6 Engine tailpipe fires are typically caused by engine control malfunctions that
result in the ignition of pooled fuel. These fires can be damaging to the engine and have
caused unplanned evacuations.
If a tailpipe fire is reported, the crew should accomplish the NNC without delay. Flight
crews should consider the following when dealing with this situation:
• Communications with ramp personnel and the tower are important to determine the
status of the tailpipe fire and to request fire extinguishing assistance
• The engine fire checklist is inappropriate because the engine fire extinguishing
agent is not effective against a fire inside the tailpipe.
Many SOP calls (challenge → response) are also “incapacitation checks” as they prompt
for a response, such as during the takeoff roll PM: “80kts” → PF: “Checked”
In this case the remaining pilot will call “My controls” and take over the aircraft:
3rd: → Plan diversion: • The senior will access the flight deck to secure or remove
the incapacitated pilot from his seat and administer first
aid following the procedure in OMB 3.4
Consider the help of Med-link and off duty company pilots traveling as passengers.
Subtle incapacitation.
When a colleague does not act normally or appears to be ill, speak to him and try to ask
questions. If his replies are not normal or he appears irrational, ask him how he feels.
Discuss the matter with another crew member if they are present in the flight deck, or ask
someone to come to the flight deck to assist, preferably another pilot.
If your colleague appears ill, persuade him to allow you to fly the aircraft.
Do not wait until he is at a point of collapse.
• Adverse weather
Reducing landing weight, using maximum flap and braking settings will mitigate the risk
of runway excursion when diverting to a performance limited runway.
If time is not not available (ex. immediate landing is required and critical checklist are
prioritised) the Fuel Jettison can be initiated from memory. QRH QI.2.6
“The pilot flying may also direct reference checklists to be done by memory if no hazard is
created by such action, or if the situation does not allow reference to the checklist.”
2. IF fuel to remain needs to be changed, pull the selector ON and set manually
4. When jettison is complete, set the switches to OFF in the reverse order
• Fuel Jettison Nozzles both OFF
Note: Do not jettison fuel at flap settings listed on the FUEL JETTISON panel placard.
⚠ → This is especially relevant if the expected fuel remaining at the alternate makes
you committed to land. If weather is marginal plan a higher amount of fuel
to remain after jettison to keep options available. Delay jettison if necessary.
• Fuel jettison above 4,000 feet AGL ensures complete fuel evaporation
• Downwind drift of fuel may exceed one NM per 1,000 feet of drop
Additionally, in daylight fuel jettison will produce a large plume of fuel coming out of the
wings which may cause panic amongst passengers.
→ Advise the senior of the plan to jettison, make a PA to reassure the passengers.
✔ Advise ATC on your fuel situation and request delay information at destination
◦ “Station, Callsign request estimated approach time”
◦ Reduce speed to cost index 0 (will maximize range even in headwind)
◦ If holding is unavoidable reduce speed to holding speed
If in the judgment of the Commander the flight will now land with less than final
A destination alternate is not required when the following conditions are met:
visibility above 5 km
.
VNAV
IAN
V/S or FPA
Circling
Go Around
NPA Minimas
PBN specifications
Perform the RNAV and RNP APCH AR Checklist in the 787 Quick Reference before
starting the approach.
ATC vectors: • Crew may not accept “Direct to” clearances to the FAF and beyond
• VSD must be ON, LEGS page and TERR selected on the PF side
• A published GP angle on the LEGS page for the final approach segment
• An RWxx waypoint at the approach end of the runway
• A missed approach waypoint before the approach end of the runway
• Verify VNAV
• A published GP angle on the LEGS page for the final approach segment
• An RWxx waypoint at the approach end of the runway
• A missed approach waypoint before the approach end of the runway
⚠ IAN is not authorised for RNP AR approach. Use of IAN is not recommended when
an approach has a visual maneuver segment that is not in the FMC database.
Raw data monitoring is required during localizer based approaches, G/S prompt
• Select a straight-in intercept course to the FAF when being radar vectored.
• To ensure ALT or VNAV ALT is engaged before the FAF, flying a 2nm level
• When visual and flying manually, turn both F/Ds OFF then place the PM F/D ON.
FAF or descent point – PF • Engage V/S or FPA , set the desired rate of descent
Briefing.
In case of Go Around I will push TOGA and call “GO AROUND THRUST FLAPS 20”
At flaps up I will select FLCH, verify climb thrust and call for the after takeoff checklist.
Note: • One TOGA push will engage THR and provide a 2000 fpm climb.
FCOM 4.20.22 • A second TOGA push will engage THR REF and provide full thrust.
⚠ The TO/GA switches are inhibited when on the ground and enabled again when in the
air for a go–around or touch and go. No automatic Go Around after touchdown.
→ The cabin crew will stop services, secure trolleys, get Cabin Emergency Checklist
and proceed to the aft or fwd galley to receive further instructions from the senior.
→ The Captain will follow the NITS structure to brief the Senior.
→ The Senior will read back the briefing to verify that it has been fully understood.
→ The Senior will brief the rest of the crew over the interphone “ALL ATTEN CALL”
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I repeat that correct sitting position, in which you are trained, shall be used
when advised to do so, approximately 30 seconds before landing.
Please follow the Cabin Crew’s instructions carefully.”