Flows

Question 0

PUSH/START FLOW

Answer 0

V-Speeds……………SET
* FO states “Flaps _______ V-Speeds are _______” and reads the flap setting and speeds from ACARS while the CA verifies with the TOLD card.
———-(Below the Line)—————-
Fuel Pumps……………….ON
* Check L and/or R BOOST PUMP INOP light(s) go out and L and/or R BOOST PUMP ON light(s) come on
* Check L and/or R FUEL PUMP ON advisory messages come on
* Check EICAS, FUEL LO PRESS caution messages are not on
* Check that XFLOW INHIBIT on ED2 is not present. If present, the refuel/defuel power switch is still on and the refuel/defuel panel door may be open
Bleed/PACKS……………….SET
* Fuel Feed Check Valve Test (first flight of the day)……ACCOMPLISH

Question 1

Before Start Flow

Answer 1

Pressurization…..SET
*Set landing elevation to destination field elevation
Altimeters………..SET

Question 2

AFTER START FLOW

TRIGGERING EVENT: Engines desired for taxi are running

Answer 2

Bleed/PACKS…………………………AUTO/ON
Anti-Ice (windshield/cowl)………..As Required
Probes…………………………………..ON
Transponder……………………………ON
————- (Captain’s Flow) —————-
Rudder………………………..CHECKED
Nosewheel Steering……..ARMED

Question 3

TAXI FLOW

Triggering Event: Both engines running, clear of ramp/congestion

Answer 3

Flaps……………………SET
Flight Controls………CHECKED
Check for following on EICAS FLT Control Page
* Aileron/Spoileron for full travel
* Elevator for full travel

Question 4

BEFORE TAKEOFF FLOW

Triggering Event: Cleared onto the runway

Answer 4

Fuel XFLOW………………….MAN & OFF
Check the following:
* Select in AUTO OVERRIDE to MAN
* MAN light and MAN XFLOW status message comes on
* L and R XFLOW ON lights and status messages are out
Continuous Ignition………..As Required
Anti-Ice…………………………As Required

Question 5

AFTER TAKEOFF FLOW

Triggering Event: Reaching acceleration altitude & flaps retracted

Answer 5

Thrust…………………SET
Thrust Reservers….OFF
* Check the following:
L and R REV ARMED advisory messages go out
Fuel XFLOW…………AUTO
* Caution, check the following:
Press out AUTO OVERRIDE Switch/Light and check that light goes out
MAN XFLOW status message out
——–10,000 foot items ———–
Sterile Cockpit………………….ADVISED
The PM shall signal the termination of the sterile cockpit phase by cycling the fasten seat belt sign to generate two tones.

Question 6

IN RANGE FLOW

Triggering Event: Approx. 20-25 minutes from landing

Answer 6

Flight Attendants………………..ADVISED
When leaving cruising altitude and beginning a gradual descent, the PM shall ensure that the “Fasten Seat Belt” sign is illuminated and indicate the cabin should be secured for landing by issuing a PA announcement “Flight Attendants, please secure the cabin for arrival”
Pressurization…………………….CHECKED
Check the following:
System is operating normally and on schedule. Set to field elevation
If destination field elevation is > 8,000 feet, select 8000FT or lower for the duration of the climb and cruise and set the destination field elevation at the top of the descent.
Landing Data………………………..SET
Landing data will be set by either ACARS or speed cards. If ACARS, the appropriate speed card will be selected and displayed for quick reference or maneuvering speeds and landing distance requirements
Set the radio and NAV equipment for the approach
Set Vt bug to VFTO. Set V2 bug to V2ga
———————————
Sterile Cockpit…………………….ADVISED
The PM shall signal the re-entry (final descent phase) by cycling the fasten seat belt sign to generate two tones.

Question 7

AFTER LANDING FLOW

Triggering Event: Clear of the runway

Answer 7

Anti-Ice.....................OFF
Probes......................OFF
Flaps.........................AS REQUIRED
Radar.........................OFF
Transponder...............AS REQUIRED

Question 8

SHUTDOWN FLOW

Triggering Event: Complete stop at the gate

Answer 8

Fuel Check Valve (first flight of the day)……..Accomplish
Anti-Ice…………………………………………………..OFF
Fuel Pumps…………………………………………….OFF
Transponder…………………………………………….STANDBY

Question 9

GO-AROUND FLOW

Triggering Event: At Go-Around

Answer 9

Approach briefing

• Acquire ATIS and ATC clearance
• Landing speeds and go-around N1 should have been computed as per the determined landing weight and by airport analysis
• Set radio and NAV equipment for the approach
• Set the associated bugs accordingly (Vt, V2). Vapp and Vref should be recorded on the TOLD card and the appropriate page of the speed card should be left open