QRH Non Normal Checklist Instructions

Question 1

What are checklists without an EICAS message called & where can they be found?

Answer 1

Unnanunciated checklists. They can be found :

i. under the relevant system section if there is one eg. Fuel leak is in section 12. Fuel
ii. under the Miscellaneous section 0. for checklists without associated systems eg. Ditching

Question 2

What does the rectangular box [ ] before an EICAS alert message signify?

Answer 2

That the checklist has procedural steps, notes or other information that the flight crew should be aware of.

Question 3

An EICAS alert message was preceded a [ ] but the [ ] is no longer there. What does this mean?

Answer 3

The checklist has been completed ie. procedural steps have been carried out.

Question 4

Checklists can have both memory and reference items. What is the significance of memory items?

Answer 4

They are critical steps that must be carried out from memory before reading the checklist.

Question 5

What does a dashed line ———- in a printed non-normal checklist signify?

Answer 5

The items above the line are memory items. The items below the line are reference items.

Question 6

Does the additional information at the end of a checklist (where present) need to be read?

Answer 6

No. Although, it is helpful information that the crew might wish to consider.

Question 7

Where can the quick action checklists be found?

Answer 7

The front of the QRH and also at the beginning of each section.

Question 8

How can you tell if a checklist is a quick action checklist?

Answer 8

The title of the checklist will be in bold.

Question 9

Some titles of checklists are in bold, what does this signify? Eg. AUTOBRAKE

Answer 9

That the checklist is signified by an EICAS alert message or other indication.

Question 10

Some titles of checklists are in upper and lower case eg. Window Damage L, R. What does this signify?

Answer 10

That the checklist is not annunciated.

Question 11

Some situations require a crew to land at the nearest suitable airport. What examples are listed in the NNC Instructions? (note: there are 6)

Answer 11

• NNC includes the phrase ‘Plan to land at the nearest suitable airport’
• Fire or smoke continues or cannot be positively identified as extinguished.
• Only one AC power source remains
• Unexplained multiple failures or situations where flying control is becoming marginal.
• medical situation which might result in death.
• any other situation determined by the flight crew to have a significant adverse effect on safety if the flight is continued.

Question 12

Smoke, fire or fumes event has become uncontrollable. What you should you consider?

Answer 12

An immediate landing - implies landing on the nearest runway but should consider overweight landing, off-airport landing or ditching.

Question 13

Checklist is directing an engine shutdown. Must you follow it?

Answer 13

Must first be evaluated to determine whether shutdown or running at reduced thrust is the safest course of action. Consider the probable effects of running engine at reduced thrust.

Question 14

Secondary engine indications have popped up, displaying high vibration. What should you do?

Answer 14

Engine oil or vibration is for information only, there is no associated checklist.

Question 15

During engine start, before dispatch, there is an NNC with EICAS alert. You complete the checklist, what must you then do?

Answer 15

The DDG must be consulted to determine if MEL dispatch relief available.

Question 16

After dispatch and before takeoff, EICAS alert appears, what should you do?

Answer 16

Complete the NNC.
Consult the DDG.
1. MEL listed as ‘None’ > Talk to engineers to resolve
2. MEL item as (M) :
i. Consider the MEL requirements.
ii. Notify Maintrol (may require return to stand)
iii. (M) procs not required post dispatch
iv. Continue
3. MEL has (O) and (M) :
i. Apply procedures and penalties for (O)
ii. Liase with engineering to check whether (M) must be
done before (O)