Takeoff Emergencies

Question 1

Are you allowed to purposefully depart a prepared surface if a raised barrier is already up?

Answer 1

Yes

Question 2

Will you call for a raised barrier in the event of an aborted takeoff?

Answer 2

No

Question 3

What are the two things that the pilot should consider when determining to abort a takeoff?

Answer 3

1. Runway length and condition, terminal weather conditions, and area traffic
2. If adequate direction control cannot be maintained or any system emergency affecting safety of flight is experienced prior to Max Abort Speed, the takeoff should be aborted

Question 4

If it becomes necessary to abort a takeoff, what should you concentrate on?

Answer 4

Maintaining aircraft control, specifically directional control

Question 5

What should you do if you are braking and contact with a lowered BAK-15 barrier is imminent?

Answer 5

Discontinue to braking before reaching the barrier and then recommence braking once past the barrier.

Question 6

If you experience a tire failure during takeoff, what are your two options?

Answer 6

1. Abort

2. Continue Takeoff

Question 7

If you continued the takeoff with a blown tire, what should you do?

Answer 7

Do not change gear and flap position and execute a straight-in.

When landing, land on the side of the runway corresponding to the good tire.

Question 8

If you experience an engine failure immediately after takeoff and what to reduce your sink rate, what should you do?

Answer 8

Turn the PCL off