EPCs Flashcards

Question

When time permits in an emergency situation, what should the flight attendants be told?

Answer 1

TEST Type of emergency Evacuation required Special instruction Time remaining In the event that the crew does not receive a timely response from their call to the flight attendants, the phrase “Flight Attendant Able” will be used over the PA to alert the cabin crew.

Answer 2

Procedures for failures affecting the landing distance presents an abnormal landing correction factor. This factor must be multiplied by the applicable unfactored landing distance. The factor presented in the procedure is applicable to dry runways. Additional factors for other conditions are presented in the performance section of this manual.

Answer 3

The first principles to manage an engine malfunction are to identify the affected engine and take proper action, considering airplane on ground or in-flight. There are several ways to recognize engine failures, including messages and airplane reactions: 1. Airplane loss of directional control (differential “moment force”). 2. Engine Failure – Loss of thrust, EICAS indication FAIL in amber on N1 indication; the Oil Pressure indication turns red. 3. Engine Seize – EICAS N1 indicates 0. (Not windmilling) 4. Engine Separation – EICAS indicates amber dashes, thrust rating mode will disappear. 5. Engine Fire – On EICAS, FIRE in red on ITT indicator and Fire Handle illuminates.

Answer 4

If an engine failure occurs AT ANY MOMENT before V1, a Rejected Takeoff Procedure (RTO) has to be accomplished. (Refer to "Rejected Takeoff (RTO)" procedures.)

Answer 5

If an engine failure occurs above V1, control airplane direction, aiming to keep airplane on runway centerline by smoothly applying rudder. As soon as an Engine Failure or FIRE is recognized (not always accompanied by loss of thrust) and the affected engine is identified, check maximum thrust on EICAS. (RSV) After rotation, set aileron in neutral and use rudder and yaw trim to keep wings level. High aileron input raises the spoilers and increases drag. B. As reference, the slip/skid indicator is approximately 1⁄2 to 1⁄4 off center and between 0° to 5° of bank after engine failure. It depends on Speed, gross weight and altitude. Generally the control wheel in the neutral position is a good indication of the lowest drag for single engine. C. Crew must keep close attention at first positive rate of climb to retract Landing Gear, monitoring airplane profile. D. The TO mode first guidance is based on Takeoff weight and SLAT/FLAP setting, limited to a minimum pitch of 8° and maximum of 18°. E. Crew must follow the Flight Director guidance to maintain V2 to V2 + 10 kt up to acceleration altitude, according to the following three different conditions: 1. Engine failure below V2: pitch for V2. 2. Engine failure between V2 and V2 + 10 kt: pitch for the present Speed. 3. Engine failure above V2 + 10 kt: pitch for V2 + 10 kt. F. Takeoff thrust is limited to 5 (optionally 10) minutes after Takeoff. It is recommended emergency procedures be accomplished as soon as safe altitude has been reached (at least 1,000 ft AGL or according to local minimums). G. When engine failure occurs after Takeoff, noise abatement procedures no longer apply. H. Following an Engine Failure, ATTCS adjusts operating engine thrust to its respective RSV mode. In event the maximum thrust is not reached for any reason, advance the Thrust Levers to maximum thrust. I. On departure procedures with acceleration altitudes above 1,000 ft, emphasize during the Takeoff Briefing that, in the event of an Engine Failure, Engine Fire (with loss of thrust), or any other malfunction requiring an EPC/ memory item, actions can be commanded at an altitude lower than the acceleration altitude, but not lower than 400 ft. Airplane must be stabilized and on the profile. According to 14 CFR 121.189(f), the maximum bank angle with one engine inoperative is 15°. During climb, monitor pitch Attitude and Airspeed continuously. Performance changes such as Airspeed reduction, reduced climb rate or higher than normal pitch angle may be an indication that ice has already accreted to the airframe. If ice-related performance decreases are noted, ensure that all icing systems are selected ON. Make sure the required thrust and Attitude are being properly maintained. After SLAT/FLAP retraction, VFS and Maximum Continuous (CON) thrust should be set or verified until all obstacles have been cleared. The use of Speed mode in FMS is prohibited for one engine inoperative condition.

Answer 6

When this scenario occurs the Autothrottle and Autopilot must be disengaged because these systems use the Airspeed indications to adjust their gains. The Flight Director may be also unreliable and should not be followed.