B737NG Memory items

Question 1

Emergency Descent

Answer 1

1 Announce the emergency descent. The pilot flying
will advise the cabin crew, on the PA system, of
impending rapid descent. The pilot monitoring will
advise ATC and obtain the area altimeter setting.

2 Passenger signs … ON

3 Without delay, descend to the lowest safe
altitude or 10,000 feet, whichever is higher.

4 ENGINE START switches (both) … CONT

5 Thrust levers (both) … Reduce thrust to minimum or as needed for anti-ice

6 Speedbrake … FLIGHT DETENT

7 ⚠️ If structural integrity is in doubt, limit speed as much as possible and avoid high maneuvering loads.
Set target speed to Mmo/Vmo.

Question 2

CABIN ALTITUDE WARNING or Rapid Depressurization

Answer 2

1 Don oxygen masks and set regulators to 100%.

2 Establish crew communications.

3 Pressurization mode selector … MAN

4 Outflow VALVE switch …
Hold in CLOSE until the outflow VALVE indication shows fully closed

5 If cabin altitude is uncontrollable:
Passenger signs … ON
PASS OXYGEN switch … ON
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