Engine Failure - Cruise Flashcards
Recognition of engine failure in the cruise?
- Autopilot may disengage
- If engaged, will try to compensate with yaw by displacing ailerons
- Master caution / lower DU pop up
What is the autopilot likely to do following an engine failure in the cruise?
- Autopilot will disengage
- Or if engaged, the autopilot will try to compensate with yaw with aileron displacement.
How should rudder be applied at cruise level?
Gradually and smoothly.
It is very sensitive.
What are the pilot actions after initially controlling the flight path?
- Disconnect the auto throttle
- Verify / select CON
- Manually set CON N1 on operating engine
- Follow through with rudder input with power change.
What are the FMC / MCP actions?
Select ENG OUT CRZ page in the FMC
Select ENG OUT speed on MCP
Slow down to the speed, then start a LVL CHG to the MAX alt.
Which is the required NNC?
Does MAX ALT and ENG OUT IAS update as fuel is burned off in the FMC?
Indeed so.
What speed should be maintained at the target altitude?
Accelerate to single engine long range cruise speed.
Where can the drift down altitude chart be found?
Which section is the Performance Inflight QRH for Driftdown?
Section 13
What obstacle clearances are assured by the gradient of the net flight path while drifting down?
At least 1000 ft above all terrain and obstructions along the route within 5 nm on either side of the intended track.
What obstacle clearances are assured by the net flight path:
The net flight path must permit the aeroplane to continue flight from the cruising altitude to an aerodrome where a regular landing can be made,
clearing vertically by at least 2000 ft all terrain and obstructions along the route
Within 5 nm on either side of the intended track.
What is the only reference document for driftdown procedure?
FCTM 4.12
