EIA B747-400 Memory Items

Question 1

CABIN ALTITUDE or Rapid Depressurization

Answer 1

1. Don O₂ mask
2. Establish crew communications
3. Check cabin altitude & rate. Verify PACKS are on & OUTFLOW VALVES are closed
4. If the cabin altitude is uncontrollable: –PASSENGER/SUPRNMRY OXY switch–ON

—Without delay, descend to the lowest safe altitude or 14,000’, whichever is higher

Question 2

Aborted Engine Start

Answer 2

1. FUEL CONTROL switch (affected eng)–CUTOFF

Question 3

Engine Limit or Surge or Stall

Answer 3

1. Thrust Lever (affected eng)-Confirm–Retard until indications stay within normal limits or return to normal, or the thrust lever is at idle

Question 4

Multiple Engine Flameout or Stall or ENG 1, 2, 3, 4 FAIL

Answer 4

1. CONT IGNITION Switch (if installed)–ON
2. FUEL CONTROL Switches (affected engs)-Confirm–CUTOFF, then RUN
3. If EGT rises rapidly, approaching the EGT limit: Repeat the above steps as needed

Question 5

FIRE APU

Answer 5

1. APU Fire Switch-Confirm–PULL, rotate to the stop & hold for 1 second

Question 6

FIRE ENG 1, 2, 3, 4 or Severe Engine Damage or Separation

Answer 6

1. Thrust Lever (affected eng)-Confirm–CLOSE
2. FUEL CONTROL switch (affected eng)-Confirm–CUTOFF
3. Engine Fire Switch (affected eng)-Confirm–PULL
4. If the FIRE ENG message is shown:

–Engine Fire Switch–rotate to the stop & hold for 1 second

—If after 30 seconds the FIRE ENG message stays shown:

—-Engine Fire Switch–rotate to the other stop & hold for 1 second

Question 7

FIRE ENGINE TAILPIPE

Answer 7

1. FUEL CONTROL Switch (affected eng)–CUTOFF

Question 8

IAS DISAGREE or Airspeed Unreliable

Answer 8

1. Check pitch attitude and thrust
2. If pitch attitude or thrust are not normal for phase of flight:

—Autopilot disengage switch–PUSH

—Autothrottle disconnect switch–PUSH

—F/D switches (both)–OFF

—Establish normal pitch attitude & thrust setting for the phase of flight