Rejected Landings/Balked, Bounces, Hard Landings

Question 1

What is a rejected landing?

Answer 1

A go around initiated below minimums

Question 2

Is there any difference procedurally for a rejected landing compared to a go-around?

Answer 2

No, they are only different in name

Question 3

What is a balked landing?

Answer 3

A go-around initiated after touchdown.

Question 4

How do you perform a balked landing?

Answer 4

Disconnect autopilot, autothrottle, advance to go around thrust, verify speedbrakes are retracted. Maintain configuration UNTIL passing VREF, then call “go around flaps 20”. Everything from there is a normal go around. Re-engage automation at 250’ as needed. FLCH or VNAV will reactivate the AT

Question 5

Is it normal to hear the takeoff warning configuration siren on a balked landing?

Answer 5

Yes, this is because flaps not in a takeoff position. Disregard

Question 6

How do you handle a bounced landing?

Answer 6

Same as a balked landing procedure. They are identical.

Question 7

Is a bounced landing considered a hard landing? Does a hard landing require a MX report?

Answer 7

Yes it is considered a hard landing, if both main gears contacted the ground. A hard landing requires a report.