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Captain Stuff Flashcards

1
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What is often screwed up when first using the 737 tiller?

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Failing to keep a hand on the tiller while doing the left / right rudder check.

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If you kick somebody off the plane, do you have to do a report?

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FOM 12.30.3 Communications - Pilot Reporting Program
You must file an IOR (Irregular Operation Report)
An FSAP is recommended if the passenger is handicapped.

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How can you find out if you will have unaccompanied minors or VIPs?

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Use the MY FLIGHT app to see that and more about your flight.

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You are flying two legs today. You are going to change jets for your 2nd flight. How can you look to see if that jet is going to be there?

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Go to Pilot Mobile to find the flight number of the inbound flight.
Then go to the United app and plug that flight number in.
You can also go back on pilot mobile to see any maintenance write ups.

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Can the Flight Attendant break out the tweezers out of the medical kit to take a splinter out of someone’s finger?

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FOM 2.20.9: “Flight attendants are authorized to release any medical equipment necessary in response to a medical incident.” BUT … “Use of medical equipment requires a Maintenance write-up specifying what was used/opened.

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When flying to Mexico, how can you incur a fine?

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Mexico can fine United for arriving too EARLY.

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What is a way to check the wheels up time for you next flight?

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STATION -> FLIGHT STATUS -> Enter Flight # and it will give you your FAA wheels up time.

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What happened to a 777 going from IND to IAH?

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It was attempting to taxi around a B757 and the right main gear went into the grass and back on to the taxiway after a turn. It left two giant grooves in the grass. The crew didn’t notice and departed for IAH !!! Watch it when you are taxing.

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You are flying over the Rockies and a mountain wave causes the jet to fly into the red barber pole for a few seconds and you get the clacker. What must you do?

A

Send a maintenance message that contains the following:
Maintenance Code 05507000
Mountain Wave
Altitude it occurred
Any altitude deviation as a result
Max IAS achieved
The winds and temperature at altitude
How long the overspeed lasted

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10
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What does SWAP/CDR on the flight plan mean?

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SWAP: Severe Weather Action Plan
CDR: Coded Departure Route
These are found on the “front” page (w/ZFW, fuel numbers, etc.) near the bottom right, and usually these are both empty.

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11
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During any rejected takeoff, the Captain shall:

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  • Close the thrust levers
  • Disconnect autothrottle
  • Use RTO autobrakes (if available)
  • Manually raise the speed brake lever
  • Apply maximum revers thrust
    IDLE - OFF - BOARDS - CANS
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12
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You’ve landed, taxied up and are waiting for another aircraft to back off of your gate. How can you find out what’s going on with them?

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You can go to FLIGHT INFO+EASY CHAT app and then go to SEARCH and search by GATE.

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CA steps for a rejected takeoff

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“Reject, I have the aircraft.”
* Close the thrust levers
* Disconnect the autothrottle
* Use RTO autobrakes (if available)
* Manually raise the speed brake lever
* Apply maximum reverse thrust

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14
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What is the United Upset Recovery Strategy?

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PUSH - ROLL - THRUST - STABLIZE

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15
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When should you tell the FO to complete the Final Items prior to takeoff?

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Approximately 2 minutes prior to departure.

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16
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If you want to get a light weight headset, where should you look?

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Clarity Aloft for light weight headsets.

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Your 3rd flight of the day is putting you close to the end of your duty clock. What might you consider?

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Consider adding 10-15 minutes of fuel (1000-1500 lbs NG, 800-1200 MAX) to give yourself a little more time to hold. Because if you have to diver, you turn into a pumpkin and you, the passengers and the aircraft are stuck at your divert. Think about getting everyone a room in CLL. You might even have to hold if there are no WX delays because of arrival volume.

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18
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What do you need to know about the STERILE light switch and ground delays?

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When the STERILE light switch is on, it disable 110 volt charging outlets at the passenger seats. So if there is a ground delay, consider turning off the STERILE light so people can charge their phones.

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19
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Where can you find a display of all of the diverted aircraft currently in the United system?

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Go to CCS
Flight Planning
Airport Database

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20
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When briefing the taxi plan, what does the FOM say to utilize?

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“Reference the Jeppesen airport diagram pages to brief any pertinent airport notes as the AMM does NOT contain this information.

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21
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Would you reject for a window opening on takeoff?

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From FM: “Although startling, a flight deck window opern during takeoff is not by itself cause for a high speed rejected takeoff. Even though noise levels may interfere with flight deck communications, it is safer to continue the takeoff and close the window after becoming airborne. See the WINDOW OPEN checklist.

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22
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What constitutes Class II Navigation?

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Any enroute flight operation which is not defined as Class I navigation. This typically involves flights that will exceed 725 nm between ground based navigation facilities.

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23
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How do you get the windows cleaned?

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Put in a service request via the ACARS with code:
UAL00851

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24
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How much fuel can a Captain add? When?
Why?

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  • Up to 2000 pounds.
  • Anytime after the Captain has declared Fit for Duty.
  • When “required by operational needs.”
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25
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What items are on the Flight Attendant briefing?

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Introductions
Flight Time
If there will be a short taxi or delays
Weather
Turbulence & review of Turbulence Commands
Cabin maintenance items
Security or unusual circumstances
Flight deck and lavatory door procedure
Will you be greater than 50 nm offshore
Review T.E.S.T.

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26
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Barring some serious intervening circumstances, when you are ready to conduct the FA briefing, what should you wait for?

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We’re going to do it with ALL the flight attendants. Make all the attendants show up.

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27
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The PREFERRED technique for handling the emergency as a UNITED captain is…

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1) Fly, silence, confirm
2) Assign duties (usually with the FO flying)

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You are handing and issue (it may not be an emergency yet). You’ve handed over the jet to the FO. Who do you need to talk to?

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Outside & Inside
* ATC
* Dispatch
* FAs
* Passengers

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29
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Why should you do more PIREPs to help UNITED specifically?

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Because the NOC will see PIREPS and be able to do better planning.

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30
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If you are within what weight, can their be confusion with the gate agent?

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If you are with in 2000 lbs of being overweight, the gate agent will get an alert & they gate agents sometimes mis-interpret this to mean that “no more bags or passengers” are allowed.

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31
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What is a pet peeve of the dispatchers in Chicago?

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Not responding to a message. At least give them a “Copy. Thx.”
Also not reading the comments on the flight plan drives them crazy

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32
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What is something you can do during a medical emergency to cut down on radio transmissions?

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You can send a medical report via ACARS.

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33
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What is a gotcha with the dispatcher comments on the flight plan?

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Extensive comments can wrap around to the back page of the flight plan.

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34
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If you use the CALL ME function in ACARS, what are you saying?

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“I need a phone patch right now.”

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35
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What is CF fuel? If you have CF fuel on board, what must happen?

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CF is Contingency Fuel
When CF fuel is being added, the reason MUST be indicated in the Flight Plan DISPATCHER REMARKS.

36
Q

When is controller shift change? Why does that matter?

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  • 0600, 1400 & 2200 central time
  • There may be delays to the responses to your questions
37
Q

Just before taxing, you get a salute from the marshaller. What do you do?

A

Announce “I have a salute” and flash the taxi light.

38
Q

Do not exceed what thrust setting in a congested area?

A

45% N1

39
Q

When may sharp turns be difficult?

A

Sharp turns TOWARD the operating engine may be difficult.

40
Q

Taxi Visual Gouge: Nose gear

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In line with the CA’s altimeter tape on the PFD.

41
Q

Taxi Visual Gouge: Left wingtip

A

Half way up the side window (window L2)

42
Q

Taxi Visual Gouge: Left engine

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Slightly above the bottom left corner of the window frame on window L1

43
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Taxi Visual Gouge: Left main gear

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In line with the left corner of the forward glareshield

44
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Taxi Visual Gouge: Right main gear

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In line with the left edge of the CA’s EFIS control panel

45
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Taxi Visual Gouge: Right engine

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In line with the BARO selector on the CA’s EFIS panel

46
Q

Taxi Visual Gouge: Right wing tip

A

In line with the A autopilot button on the eyebrow panel.

47
Q

What do you do when crossing the hold short onto the runway?

A

RUNWAY TURNOFF lights … ON
TAXI light … ON

48
Q

What do you do when cleared for takeoff?

A

FIXED LANDING/LANDING lights … ON
Clocks started
Min T/O fuel checked
“Lights - clocks - fuel”

49
Q

On the departure brief, what 4 items must be covered on the FUEL PLAN bullet?

A
  • Fueling status (fueling complete, in progress, etc.)
  • REMF
  • Fuel for alternate
  • Reserve fuel in the FMC
50
Q

As Captain, before speaking, ask yourself these questions…

A

Does it need to be said ?
Does it need to be said by me ?
Does it need to be said right now ?

51
Q

Try not to sign the release until…

A

You have a chance to ask the FO if they are okay with the fuel and the route.

52
Q

If you’re going to have the FAs seated for extra time during the climb out because of turbulence, what else should you do?

A

Make an announcement to the passengers about it.

53
Q

You signed for the jet and everyone on board, so at the end of the flight…

A

…stay on until everyone gets off. What if somebody broke and ankle and you already took off.

54
Q

Toward the end of the de-boarding process you should be especially aware of…

A

…making sure wheelchair passengers get off okay.

55
Q

At the start of the boarding process you should be especially aware of…

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…unaccompanied minors. Make a special effort to introduce yourself. Mom & dad will make note when they get home.

56
Q

When you fill out an IOR…

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…put just the bare minimum facts (it’s not a tell all like an FSAP).

57
Q

The CCO time that come off the printer is tied to what event?

A

The takeoff roll, NOT crossing the hold short. So, you have to be on your takeoff roll before that CCO time. Crossing the hold short does not count.

58
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If an FO shows up and you suspect alcohol, you must:

A

1) Tell (make) them call in sick.
2) Call the FODM

59
Q

If an FO or FA makes an inappropriate sexual or other comment to an FA or gate agent, what do you do?

A

1) Pull them aside and correct them
2) Talk to the other person and make sure they are okay
3) THEN let the chief pilot know “Here’s what happened, here’s what I did, I think it’s resolved.” This meets the LEGAL requirement of informing a superior.

60
Q

What is good divert gouge for IAH?

A

2-3-4
2.0 to CLL
3.0 to AUS
4.0 to SAT

61
Q

Sitting in the cockpit, how can you tell how many first class and coach seats you have?

A

The numbers on the glare shield post. The big numbers at the bottom. Example:
12F / 114Y = 12 first class & 114 coach
It’s also on the final weight print out.

62
Q

What does SWAP stand for?

A

Severe
Weather
Action
Plan

63
Q

What does CDR stand for?

A

Coded
Departure
Route

64
Q

What does ACF stand for? Where do you find it used?

A

Analyzed Contingency Fuel (ACF)
It is on the fuel ladder just above the planned takeoff fuel.

65
Q

How do you know from looking at the flight plan that there are going to be thunderstorms at the destination.

A

If there is ACF99 fuel on the fuel ladder (found just above the planned takeoff fuel).

66
Q

What is ACF90?

A

ACF90 looks at the planned versus actual fuel burn for a specific fleet, city pair and time of day for the last 2 years. It then calculates how much over the planned burn 90% of the flights are, and adds this amount of fuel to you flight plan (usually 5 to 7 minutes of extra fuel).

67
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What is ACF99?

A

Similar to ACF90, ACF99 is the 99th percentile and is used when thunderstorms are forecast with +/- 1 hour of the ETA at the destination.

68
Q

If you have a greater than a 2000 lb weight change…

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…you must contact dispatch for a new Flight Plan.

69
Q

In addition to the lights and altimeter, climbing through 18K the Captain should?

A

Check the fuel panel.

70
Q

What are the FAA maximum holding speeds?

A

Up to 6000: 200 kts
6001 to 14,000: 230 kts
14,001: 265 kts

71
Q

What do you sometimes need to do on the post flight message that is not usually done?

A

Log an RNAV approach.

72
Q

What is the definition of a gross navigation error. What must a Captain do in this instance?

A

A deviation greater than 10 nautical miles.
Following a gross navigation error the Captain must:
* Submit an IOR
* Provide the Master Flight Plan or Master Flight Log and a copy of the EFB orientation chart to the Chief Pilot
* Email a screenshot of the EFB plotting chart or a picture of the paper orientation chart to GNE@united.com

73
Q

What is NRFO?

A

Non-Routine Flight Operations. NRFO are non-revenue flights for purposes other than the transport of people or materials, and/or after performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, rebuilding, or alteration on an airplane.

74
Q

What authority does the Captain have over a gate agent?

A

Where appropriate, the Captain will consult with frontline team members to resolve issues. The Captain has the support and the authority to lead all team members, whether on or off the aircraft, including those engaged in the pre-departure and arrival elements of the flight. The Captain’s inputs will be respected by all operation personnel.

75
Q

What is the report time for a basic flight pairing? What is a basic flight pairing?

A

The first flight of a basic pairing has a report duty time of 60 minutes. A basic flight is:
* US, Alaska, Caribbean, Central America, Hawaii, etc.

76
Q

Do maintenance technicians are onboard, do they have to inform the Captain?

A

Yes.

77
Q

If a passenger has an Accepted Portable Oxygen Concentrator on board, how does the Captain know?

A

The Captain will be notified via the Pilot Reconciliation Report of the passenger’s name, seat location, and passenger oxygen requirements.

78
Q

What should the Captain do if the Purser tells him prior to cabin door closure that a passenger is intoxicated?

A

The Captain will coordinate with the Customer Service personnel and Purser for passenger removal. See Security>Passenger Removal Policy.

79
Q

Do you have to have an MRD on board to fly.

A

Yes. The Captain must verify that it’s on there.

80
Q

Does the Captain have to review the MRD or can he delegate it to the First Officer?

A

The Captain must personally review the MRD to ascertain the maintenance status of the aircraft.

81
Q

Coming out of DEN at 10,000 MSL you are only at 4,000 AGL. What should you do about the 10 K checks?

A

You should probably just go ahead and do the ding and cabin pressure check at 10,000 MSL, because if you over think it, you’ll miss the Cabin Pressure check at 10K and that is critical to make sure you are pressurizing.

82
Q

The command “Flight Attendants Check In” means what?

A

Flight attendants leave their jumpseats and return to normal duties and the Purser assesses conditions and reports to the flight deck the status of the cabin, flight attendants, and passengers.

83
Q

You sign release 1, and then Dispatch puts out release 2. Are you still legal?

A

Yes. The FOM says “amended Releases are not required to be signed by the Captain, but verbal or written acknowledgement to Dispatch of the receipt of the subsequent Release “should” be made.

84
Q

What is the difference between a marginally and significantly degraded engine?

A

Marginally: engine has sustained a momentary exceedance or warning, BUT still produces at least Maximum Continuous Thrust (MCT) without any engine warnings or cautions.
Significantly: If an engine cannot produce MCT power without any engine associated warnings or cautions.

85
Q

What is the difference in recommendation by the FOM between a Marginally and Significantly degraded engine?

A

Marginally: After consultation with Dispatch and TOMC, flight may be continued.
Significantly: A diversion to a suitable airport is recommended.

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