Non-Normals

Question 1

What are checklists without an EICAS alert called?

Answer 1

Unannunciated checklists.

Question 2

When should troubleshooting be considered?

Answer 2

When completion of a non-normal checklist results in an unacceptable situation.

Question 3

When must the flight crew land at nearest suitable airport?

Answer 3

• When directed by the checklist
• Fire or smoke continues
• only one AC power source remains
• any other situation with a significant adverse effect on safety

Question 4

What are the actions for loss of an engine indication?

Answer 4

To continue normal operations.

Question 5

When can a C/B be reset?

Answer 5

Generally it is not recommended, but it may be reset after a 2 min cooling period if the C/B trip has a significant adverse effect on safety.

Question 6

When during a non-normal situation is verbal confirmation required from both pilots?

Answer 6

Before moving:

• A/T arm switch
• Thrust lever
• Fuel control switch
• Engine or APU fire switch or cargo fire arm switch
• generator drive disconnect switch

Exception is dual engine failure.

Question 7

When may reference checklists be done by memory?

Answer 7

When no hazard is created by such action, or if the situation doesn’t allow reference to the checklist.