Memory actions

Question 1

List the memory actions.

Answer 1

WE LUSTED
W - Windshear (reactive/predictive)
E - EGPWS Warnings; EGPWS Cautions
L - Loss of braking
U - Unreliable speed
S - Stall: recovery; warning at lift off
T - TCAS: warning (RA); caution (TA)
ED - Emergency Descent

25/10/24

Question 2

“WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR”
* before V1
* after V1
* airborne

Answer 2

(memory action)

Before V1: “if there are significant variations in airspeed trend” - abort take off.
After V1:
PF announces “WINDSHEAR TOGA”
* THR LEVERS - TOGA
* at VR - ROTATE TO SRS (or 17.5° if no FD available), or S/STICK FULLY BACK

airborne:
PF announces “WINDSHEAR TOGA”
* THR LEVERS - TOGA
* AP - KEEP ENGAGED
* SRS orders - FOLLOW
* do not change configuration until out of windshear

25/10/24

Question 3

“WINDSHEAR AHEAD”

Answer 3

(not a memory action)
This is not listed as a memory action in that section of the FCOM, but the FCTM is a bit wooly as to whether it is, or isn’t a memory action. The FCTM gives the following as a recommendation (but then says “must”):
* THR LEVERS - TOGA
* AP - KEEP ENGAGED
* SRS ORDERS - FOLLOW (or pitch to 17.5°)
* do not change configuration

25/10/24

Question 4

“GO AROUND WINDSHEAR AHEAD”

Answer 4

(not a memory action)
The FCTM (not the memory actions section of the FCOM) gives the following information:
“The flight crew must carefully check that there is no hazard. If this is the case, the flight crew can disregard the alert, providing… there are no other signs of windshear conditions and the reactive system is operational.”

25/10/24

Question 5

“TERRAIN TERRAIN”
“TOO LOW TERRAIN”
“TERRAIN AHEAD”
“OBSTACLE AHEAD”

Answer 5

(memory action)
PF announces “PULL UP TOGA”
AP - OFF
Pitch - PULL UP
Thrust levers - TOGA
Speed brakes - CHECK RETRACTED
Bank - WINGS LEVEL/ADJUST
Configuration - remain in current configuration until clear of obstacle

The only exception to performing the above manoeuvre is if in day VMC, with terrain and obstacles clearly in sight.

25/10/24

Question 6

“SINK RATE”
“GLIDESLOPE”

Answer 6

(memory action)
Above 1000ft (IMC) or 500ft (VMC) - Adjust flight path
Below - Consider go around

If conditions require a deliberate approach below the glideslope, then select GS mode - OFF

25/10/24

Question 7

“DON’T SINK”

Answer 7

(memory action)
Flight path - ADJUST

25/10/24

Question 8

“TOO LOW GEAR”
“TOO LOW FLAPS”

Answer 8

(memory action)
Mandatory go around.

25/10/24

Question 9

Loss of braking

Answer 9

(memory action)
PF announces “LOSS OF BRAKING”
Reverse - MAX
Brake pedals - RELEASE
A/SKID - OFF
Brake pedals - PRESS
(max braking pressure 1000psi)

If still no braking:
PARK BRAKE - USE in successive short applications.

When the A/SKID and N/W STRG is set OFF, the control of the braking system is transferred from the BSCU to the ABCU and the alternate braking mode is activated. By releasing the brake pedals before switching the A/SKID and N/W STRG off, gradual brake pressure can be applied.

Question 10

Unreliable speed

Discuss differences between actions if in CONF 0, 1, 2, 3 and F.

Answer 10

(memory action)
IF SAFE CONDUCT OF THE FLIGHT IS AFFECTED:
PF announces “UNRELIABLE SPEED”
AP - OFF
FD - OFF
A/THR - OFF
Pitch/thrust:
Below thrust reduction alt - TOGA, 15°
From thrust reduction alt to FL100 - CL, 10°
Above FL100 - CL, 5°
Configuration - if in CONF F, select CONF 3 and maintain. If in any other config, do not change.
Speedbrakes - CHECK RETRACTED
L/G - UP
When above MSA or circuit altitude - level off for troubleshooting.

25/10/24

Question 11

Stall recovery
(high altitude stall)

Answer 11

(memory action)
As soon as any stall indications present:
PF announces “STALL I HAVE CONTROL”
Reduce angle of attack (reduce thrust if necessary)
Wings level
Smoothly increase thrust
Check speed brakes retracted
If in clean configuration and below FL200, select CONF 1

25/10/24

Question 12

Stall warning at lift off

Answer 12

(memory action)
PF announces “STALL TOGA 15 DEGREES”

Question 13

“TRAFFIC, TRAFFIC”
(TCAS caution)

Answer 13

(memory action)
PF announces “TCAS I HAVE CONTROL” or “TCAS BLUE”
Autothrust - ON

25/10/24

Question 14

TCAS warning (RA)
What would you do if in CONF 3 or CONF F?
What happens if you also get a GPWS or stall warning?

Answer 14

(memory action)
For a/c with AP TCAS: Follow FD orders.
For a/c without AP TCAS:
AP - OFF
FD - OFF
V/S - ADJUST to follow TCAS orders
ATC - NOTIFY
The only exception to this is if a CLIMB RA is issued when in CONF 3 or CONF F, in which case a go around should be performed.
Stall, EGPWS and windshear warnings should take precedence when executing a TCAS RA.

25/10/24

Question 15

CAB PR EXCESS CAB ALT

Answer 15

(not a memory action, but contains the EMERGENCY DESCENT procedure, which is)
If above FL100, the ECAM will direct to use oxygen masks.
If above FL160, execute the EMERGENCY DESCENT procedure.
If below FL160, initiate a normal descent to FL100 or MEA/MORA and advise the cabin crew.

25/10/24

Question 16

Emergency descent
NB updated in OMB 30/10/24
What happens if you get a TCAS RA during an emergency descent?

Answer 16

(memory action)
Emergency descent should be initiated on positive confirmation that cabin altitude and rate of climb are “excessive and uncontrollable”.
PF announces “EMERGENCY DESCENT”
Oxygen masks - ON
Signs - ON
Emergency descent - INITIATE:
ALT- TURN PULL
HDG - TURN PULL
SPD - PULL
FMA - Announce
If autothrust not active: Thust levers - IDLE
Speed brake - FULL
When memory actions have been completed and descent is established:
PF calls, “MY RADIOS, ECAM ACTIONS” or “MY RADIOS, QRH EMERGENCY DESCENT”
PF should then issue a radio call, “mayday mayday mayday, EZYxxxx, emergency descent, heading xxx”
A TCAS RA should take precedence over the emergency descent manoeuvre.

25/10/24

Question 17

If you lose an engine in the cruise, what do you do?

Answer 17

(not a memory action)
Thrust levers - MCT
Autothrust - DISCONNECT
HDG - pull
SPD - pull (see note for speed to select)
ALT - select EO recovery alt and pull
Do not decelerate below green dot.

Speeds: easyJet standard is to use the “standard strategy” and select M0.78/300kt. This is the windmill engine relight speed.
When V/S becomes less than 500fpm, select V/S -500fpm and autothrust ON.

Obstacle strategy: select green dot until clear of obstacles, then revert to the standard strategy.

Fixed speed strategy: for ETOPS operations. Speed to select is calculated before dispatch. Not applicable to easyJet.

26/10/24

Question 18

Both engines fail in the cruise, what are your actions?

Answer 18

(not a memory action)

Question 19

Both engines fail near to the ground, what are your actions?

Answer 19

(not a memory action)
PF calls for the “ALL ENGINE FAILURE” checklist (on the back of the paper checklist)
Initial actions are:
APU - START
Landing gear - UP (for ditching)
Flaps - 2
Vapp is likely to be in the region of 160kt (figures are given on the paper checklist)
By this time, PM should have the paper checklist available and Vapp can be refined.
For forced landing, gear will need to be extended by gravity.
At 500ft or below, announce “ATTENTION CREW BRACE BRACE”
Touch down at min V/S
Apply EMER EVAC procedure.

26/10/24

Question 20

Actions required:
Slat/Flap failures

Answer 20

(not a memory action)
On take off, pull speed to stop acceleration and avoid exceeding VFE. The overspeed warning is calculated based on the actual S/F position.
On approach, pull speed to stop further deceleration. Delay the approach to complete the ECAM procedure.
Speed may be selected down to VLS in order to extend slats or flaps further. If deceleration below VLS is required (in the case of overweight landing), the autothrust will temporarily need to be disconnected.

26/10/24

Question 21

Actions required:
Tailpipe fire

Answer 21

(not a memory action)
The principle of dealing with this situation is to stop the fuel flow and ventilate the engine. There is no warning, other than those issued by the ground crew, although increasing EGT on shutdown may indicate a tailpipe fire.
PF calls for “QRH - Engine Tailpipe Fire”
Eng master - OFF
Eng man start - OFF
APU bleed or crossbleed - ON
Beacon - ON
Eng mode sel - CRANK
Eng man start - ON

26/10/24

Question 22

Actions required:
Smoke/Fumes

Answer 22

(not a memory action)

Question 23

Actions required:
Baulked landing

Answer 23

(not a memory action)