Notes for this section focus on numbers and key items which are frequently needed in the cockot, (and possibly on oral and simulators!) and fr which theres usually not
time to refer tothe book, An example for engine hot start considerations. In some cases, the information has een assembled ior varus places in the AGM. In these
cases, reference page numbers have been provided. Othe than this type of lem, no attempt has been Made to summarize the Normal procedures sections.
Note:
This chapter contains notes and references to some of the more commonly needed numbers and page numbers buried throughout the normal
roceduresr abnormal and systems sections of the AOM, and some information from the Plight Training Manual. To the extent practical, 1 5
Lrganized in the order tese items are encountered ina nornal gh profes ? : f
CelgTaTe Re) Terai)
Maximum Thrust Required
( K, TO2, 102, or TO Allowed)
Si that hay affect normal or back-up modes of
‘generators, hydraulics, steering and brakes,
‘if actual tanedt? weight (GW on Takeoff Page’ 1/2) exceeds
‘Assumed Takeoft Weight (ATOW). However, a-new TPS
may be obtained which authorizes Standard Thrust at
the takestt weight.
‘with MEL / CDL items containing a takeoff weight correction
UNLESS takeoff data is automatically corrected by TPS
(TPAS), or MEL/CDL item prohibits standard thrust.
‘if Engine’ Antiice is used and. the TPS. THRUST V-SPEED
Section does not indicate ANTLICE ON
‘Whenever takeoff data is used from the (Contaminated
Runway Correction’ MEL) CRC/MEL message for an MEL/
Cblitem. :
The following require Maximum Takeoff Thrust at
the 26K, 27K Bump, or TO rating:
‘When using Improved Performance
‘When the runway is contaminated by standing water, slush,
‘if windshear 1s" reported or expected, including wiggshear
“advisories, Use’ a takeoff flap setting of 5,
ni}? 9r 15 ues mite by obstacle clearance’ and Por
climb limit
“¢when airport ops advisory (f-7) page requires Maximum Thrust,
27K Bump. thrust. always requires the use of max thrust;
standard thrust is prohibited
Notes Ie is the Captain's responsibilty to ensure that no condition
xists that prohibits use of standord thrust even ‘hough Te
fppears on the TPS
Flaps 25
or the AUG. takeott data for flaps 25 will only be avaiable
for 28K or 27K Bump thrust. TPS will limit flaps 25 to Max
‘Thrust only. no Standard Thrust.
For the Mtakeort data may be available for all thrust
Fatings, ond may be used with standard thrust.27K Bump
rus
27K Bump Thrust (other than SNA)
277k Bu thrust f only availabe for a timited number of
takeolts. ts usage is limites to pre-authorized routes, and
‘only’ when’ 27
ayload.
As 27K Gump thrust will be available for takeoffs in these
Situations, outside of these the crew must not select it
‘without dispatch and load agent concurrence.
"AOM: Gen Ops 1p.2.4, p. 1p-9
5G C-Band interference Procedures
See notes in Supplementary Flight Procedures
s
" akg ction os than good
{unless ng significant precip occutTing
except When maneuvering to position for a
‘crossbleed start
Oth jerations:
; that may affect normal or back-up modes of
ing and brakes,
requiring tight turns, uphill
‘slopes, crossing active runways, and airport construction
arture / arrival
mand duties na, Kime ane safe
‘added distraction inherent in single
"AOI 5.2.1
‘Bump Thrust is needed to carry’ the
'AOM 21.1.9
Not
+
+
4
manner without the
engine taxi.
APU Use
Single engine taxi may be conducted without APU operating
‘The remaining engine may be started with a crossbleed start
" i" 40K 5.2.1
crosibiged start
Must be armed (If operative) for any of the
‘@Runway ength Less than 7500"
‘Less than 6000” Requires Autobrakes.3 or MAX
RVR tess than 4000 or visibility less than 3/4 mile
Failing
$Braking conditions reported less than good
‘Runway wet / contaminated-standing water/snow/slush/ice
mmens
‘ROM Arrival 9.1.1, P. 9.4
hen
re runway ts Tim
Using higher than normal approach speeds
Landing ‘on slippery runways
Landing in gusty winds or Crosswind
JAM Arrival 9.1.1, p. 9-4
‘Thrust—N1 Settings
‘Congested Ramp Areas.
Elsewhere on Ramps
TaKiWaYSecservece
Speeds
Normal maximum recommended speed
Minimum radius turner rnrssreesseze rs
Nose wheel steering maximum ...20 knots on takeoff roll
Nose whe! filler steering wheal masimum speed 20 knots
See a
Takeoff & Climb
Takeoff Roll
‘Tight forward control column pressure recommended
‘Thrust levers ~ advanced to just above idle
Verity — both engines stabilize at approximately 40% Ny
Enilis should be stabilized momentary Before engaging TOY
A
First Press of TO/GA...........TO/GA Pitch Line appears at -10°
Note: Advancing thrust ievers while simultaneously pressing TO/GA
‘may lead to invalid thrust setting or TO/GA not engaging properly,
asssse0:20 knots
‘{O'kiidts oF less
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Note: Takeoff into headwind > 20 knots may make THR HLD appear
Defore autathrattie can make final adjustments
‘Approaching Vfiu.....-.-«-control column is moved to neutral
AAR Rotate
After Airborne
YO" AGL. s:.,..TO/GA pitch target line starts up from 10°
Hoves at match PFD FD pitch
eee 2° per second to
“Gnee airborne”... ysces..,HUD FO & HSI appear
FO may be tracked instead of gap in TO/GA tine
“HUD FD pitch follows engine out logic
\OM 30.10, 42.3, 43.3
ifengine fails
Compiled from various OM referenc
Ponte)
ecient)
ry
CS
Tail strike Prevention
Rotation at 2-3° per second
Gusty winds—may need to hesitate at 10° to allow liftoff
Early of rapid rotation may result in tail strike
TROM 21F-1.2
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‘irget climb spec :
Spi ime sees ia aria Be
Above dO" Set Roll Nove (HDG SEL or INAV
100" AGE Sat Speed (ape un maneuver spaed
1000" AGL (WABB'2)'7°3600" AGL (NADP Phase tre Set VNAV
‘AGH Noise Abatement Departure Procedures (NADP) 45.2
RNAV PERRI FHTEBetow 2007 AGL &
Fag ay command up t0-25% or 30" to stay oh rack
iP RNAP rote’ doce ot staré ad of rahwey, FBG SEL may
two dot dipiacement i WAY cquals RNP value on legs
Initial Climb Speed—Fc ECON or 300/.78 if ECON not
nines ea AO 45.506
nifjal, Bank Angie Lignit
A BANS ANGLE GHEE band (minimum maneuvering speed
OF takeolf flaps on PrO}-15" ae AOM AE 6.7
V2 +15
W218 tava +25
scomes active
SetHe nce ana causes set RuAWAp Henatig
(Use published runway heading, NOT ILS course:
ou HuD MENU Pade. JaTAENTERED and VERIFIED
VHF Nav Radios SET ILS FRE
(Use of backcourse localizer for T/O not authorize:
Loc Ident ¥ Course ni
‘Aiplavie Fist Be veceivin
sy yeeaqeessCHECE
a Valid localizer signal
for ground roll guidance
HUD Mode ;
Static runup ~ Recommended ow 43.3.2
Prigade eae rer sRisie By 30 wats 71 NO ROL ous slp
ger aymbol & course drow -Anprdx: aligaed wath runway
Fakeot? alt tty GAD ROLL guidance
Takeoff Banc Omariae 2020) appears -2t- -20 Knots
Bua lathe ater 38 knots
Bematning starts ca
Ground Roll Cue (es 4600) provides gua
FOUGK Pitch line Appears at "10
Other fakeot? notes apply, 8ee"abave, ‘this section
may tAti tn Calleut n notedF/0 callout is... "Centerline”
Captain determination to continue Visually/aboit. AGM 43.3.1
Runway remaining based on FMC takeoff runway
Trintersection takeoff is entered in CDU, that point is used
Distance starts counting down> 20 knots
Box around Runway Remaining 3,000"
(Red and white centerline
Boxed Runway Remaining flashes .. 2,000"
(Amber edge light staré pi
Runway Remaining Di: 1,000
u lc se
Normal Flap Settings.........15, 30 or 40
Flaps 15 consideration factors
ligh density altitude airports
Climb limited landing weight exceeded for flaps 30 or 40 landing
Flaps 40 recommended when
raking action less than good
Tailwind
Wet / Contaminated runway
Runway length = 7500" (Autobrakes 3 or MAX recommended)
"AOM 9.1.3,
Anytime: Localizer or glideslope indicator shows full deflection
MENTE dP at rhe sre agents Slane ys Roan)
Res, to \: Any required aircraft or ground equipment fails.
At DA: Requirements to continue approach below DA (14 CFR
WARM-V
‘Check
Initial Setup
Weather requirements
include crosswinds, visibility, published minimums
Approach Load Approach from Database
PP Brief Approach
RNe 'As Required
HicPWnen cleared for the approach, iNav 7 VNAV
| Set FAF altitude when on intercept or a portion of approach
VOR Updating....Turn Off
Captain Callouts ....... LOC / G5 Inter
Passing (Ar
Passing FAF Actions.......... ast MACY
‘Missed approach Alt wh below MAP
Aluimeters-Verify C. +100"
Clearance Tower...
7 al
Wisc Set prior to MDA if end point not RWXX
assing FAF
Nake: This section compiled from instructor notes and various OM
Teferences: NOT procedural but technique recommendation:
Yair een ceiea ras ned
Rrown delays
Maintenance cabin or galley writeup and deferrals in AML
Ground—Short-taxi & safety demo considerations
Cabin Door Handles~Push Down (FMV Preflight 35.5.1)
crew
Number of F/As onboard and minimum crew requirements
See paragraph 3.10.2 Flight Attendants.
Coordination of flightdeck crew meal service, if applicable
Time for meals is left to the CA's discretion
Cooperation should result in eating meals at desired time
Need to minimize noise & activity near crew rest areas
Security
Details not included here for sensitivity concerns
Turbulence
+ Weather/turbulence forecast for route: duration & severity
+ Suspension of service at at flight attendant discretion
+ Notification required action for unexpected turbulence
+ Notify flightceck of cabin situation & injuries if applicable
+ If not seated at jumpseat with interphone, stay seated to
avoid injury until instructed to resume duties by Captain,
International
* Gen DECs/Customs Immigration forms (if required)
+ NaAtlantic flights north of 66°N over Greentand-request FA
/purser review applicable FA Safety Manual information
reference Supplemental O2 Unit... _FOM 36.4.2
TETYPE of emergency: General description of the emergency
E-EVACUATION: Yes or No
Include any special considerations which may affect the use of
exits
S-SIGNAL: the following PA:
his is the Captain. Evacuate. Evacuate. Evacuate.”
Followed by turning on Evacuation Command (as installed)
‘T—TIME to landing FOM, 1N.6.3 Evacuation
penis “RH, MISCELLANEOUS 0.45
Nature of emergency
Time to landing
Passenger cooperation with Flight Attendants
Reassure passengers QRH MISCELLANEOUS 0.27
Kirspeed
Rate of Descent.
Glide Slope ..
Localizer
107 -5 knots"
£2000" More than 2000 fpm
‘<1000'—More than 1000 fpm*
> Y Dot Deviation
a ..> Ys Dot (non expanded) or
iamond toiiching. Rectangle (expanded)
Part 121-051) have not been met. VOR ‘Over 2° (20.18)* or Over 1 Dot (15.7)"
Below DAs Reduction, In yaw Jeferences occ hich RNP WND Message~UNABLE REQD NAV PERF-RNP
reyents FF from safely continuing the approach and landins «..+. TAILSTRIKE (HGS 4000) / TAILST (BAE 2020) Warning.
The’ Captain ‘determines. safe landing within touchdown ne
fouchdown ......Fist 1/3 of Runway Not to Exceed first 3000
zone Cait be asuteds ee * PNF directs GO AROUND if PF not correctin;
Descent Rate: ADM 10.2,
Landing Configuration & Speed: AOM 10.2.2
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‘Avhas < 100 hours after 1OE in current aircraft type
Ret ca TOS He ncaicratt type may be reduced not to
‘exceed 50% by substituting one
Restrictions upless FAA 6 5549 app
estrictions “xemption 5549 a
*'Chart increases required vsibiity «FOR 18.6.4, Table 18.1
$ Alternate Airport “Pubilshed miniia need not be Increased
but lowest allowable landing minima is 300 feet MDA/DH
and one mile visibility or 4300 RVR / 1400 meters
Practical Effect of Exemption 5549:
ecognizes inverent safety of autepiot coupled approaches
lows approaches usin
CAT procedures to no lower CAT
SCAT IProcedures to publisned CAT
aie OM
landing’for one hour of PIC
lished minima or
'NDA, no lower than RVR 1800”
pp JOU flight time as SIC in
type alreraft being flown
6
1 ain BIC) nak gualted Check Airman,
PIC must make all takeoffs when:
‘all special requirement sirports
Ait the latest WX report ator below 3/4 mile
Victor the runway to be used fs at or below 4000 feet
Runway hes water. snom, slush, or sitar conditions which
may adversely affect A/c performance
Braking action fs Yeported (ess than good
croaked comporene eis Ke
Windshear repdrted Ty the vieinity of the airport
Any other condition BIC determines prusent..FOM 18.6.5
Nake’ Cari operations are authorized witha low time FO
Landing Distance Assessment Not Required if:
Runway length = 7,000" and all ofthe following apply:
oficadeteation 22,560" nae
$S raking action GOOD or better
‘Standing weight « structural limit weight
{Flaps planned for 3007 40
Shofat wing
{$NO NEL/CDL or non-normal items affecting affecting anding
performance exist HOW att
Autobrakes—During landing, use autobrakes as recommended
see page 20 of this guide,
Cold Weather & Anti-Icing Notes
‘Cold Weather Operations Ref ‘AOI 1
In effect when potential icing conditions exist with OAT <50°F / 10°C
Upper wing surface inspection is required
Frost/Ice Allowable
No ice, snow or frost allowable on any of these:
Wins Engine iets
SControt surfaces $0ther critical surfaces
$Packinle'a ei dors, tow valves, pressure rele valves
3 ircing eas doors, actuating mechanisms steering components
$ Pitot tubes, stati ports and stall warning vanes
@ APU Inlet and exhaust,
Engines Exhaust ducts
inlet dicts ‘Thrust reversers
$Doors and probes _Sinlet cowting
$Fan~ tree to rotate, but frost permissible
Allowed~Up to 1/8"
Bottom of wing under fuel tank or
Within CSFF marked area on upper wing surtace
Frost outboard of fuel measuring stick 4 may indicate frost on
top of the wing
Thin Trost onthe fuselage where surface features such as
paint lines are stilt evident is also permitted
rocess of removing frost, snow, or ice
‘Operate APU during deicing only if necessary due
to fume ingestion ..eeevecnresvsnesntesnreoe:AOM 15D.
Leave APU bleed closed for > 1 ‘minute after tiuid application
Anti-icing. Protection for limited time against formation of
ost, sow oF ice
One Step Deicing
Aircraft contamifated but icing conditions no longer exist-no
further ice buildup expected
allowable fluids
Heated Type 1
Dei
Outside US—Type Il or V
Hot water allowable If:
‘OAT over 40°F / 5°C and
No active precipitation occurring or forecast
Irused-no holdover time allowed
Other allowable methods
Forgtith or without injected type I fluid
No holdover a ou
Infrared Radiant Heat
Used only ina few places such as Continental hangar at
EWR and JFK
Noholdover
‘Two-Step Deicing / Anti-icing
Removes existing accumulation
Prevents (for limited time) recurrence
Rejeing fuids allowed as above
ita
Can GNLY occur in a two-step process
Fluids allowed include
'Wype I~iimited holdover that only applies IF second
‘pplication used
Type'iP inan-domestic only) or IV (international or US
sjomtestic)
Sutside Us-may be heated and cuted to provide
must be flushed off if
Holdover has expired
FUG? "has alee "contaminated with snow or
Anofier cost canfot be applied over failed fluid
layer
ust include critical surfaces, to include
Wing leading edges and upper surfaces
Horzontal stabiizer and elevator upper surfaces
| ___Vertical stabilizer and rudder
Stabilizer Requirements
‘Set for takeol! specified on TPS/closeout
Verity trim isin the green band
Cold Soaked Fuel Frost (CSF)
Generally occurs with large amounts of cold fuel remaining
after landing when that fuel has been in cold
temperatures for a long period
Congitions favoring formation:
“@Large amount of fuet stil in wing tanks after landing
$Frost/ice under wing outboard of measuring stick 4
‘Cockpit fuel temperature gauge reads less than 4°C.
Can occur with ambient temperatures as high as 15°C
If CSFF suspected, check upper ein For ‘ice or frost.
: “AOW 15.8.2, p. 15:26 0 15-15-27
Lowest Operational Use Temperature (LOUT)
Defined as actual, fluig freeze point plus fuel specific
{steer buffer. See AOM 15c.6 & fuel holdover tables
When engine anti ice required and OAT is < 3°C (37°F), or
If there's Increased fan Vibration due to fan lea accumulation
nerunsgadla an engine sunup to minimize ice buildup:
Check ada behind aircraft is clear
Run up to minimum 70% NI for 30 seconds at least every 30
minutes
If conaitions do not allow runup as above, set a thrust level as
high as practical for approximately 30 seconds
Fan Blade fee build up's cumulative. If the fan spinner and fan blades
Wwere not delced: prior to tax! out, the time the engines were
ring he ta included inthe (0 min,
) or (60 min. )interval......... AOM 15.8.5
Operating in freezing rain, freezing drizzle or
freezing fog:
Run up t6°70EN1 for approximately 1 second at intervals no
greater than once every 10 minutes
Enhances ice sheddin OM 15.8.4, p. 15-32
Ground-Must be ON immediately after each engine is started
Sand remain “on. during all ground operations when icing
Eonditions exist or are anticipated. ..c- 'AOM 50.
In Flight
Use when conditions within icing condition definition— visual
moisture plus temperature less than 10°C (50°F) unless in
gy Clim below -40°C (-40"F).
EAGAN Sao’ not rely ‘on structural ice or visual cues to
ine anti-ice-use
2 not use engine anti-ice when OAT (g
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‘$Deicing—allow ice £6 build up, then use to remove
‘Anti-icing-prevention of build up
Ground—Use between engine start and takeoff when:
Icing conditions exist or are anticipated,
iregart sor wl Be protected by ai
‘$type Il or Type IV fluid :
‘in'comptiance with approved ground deicing program
In Flight—Use when ice accumulation is observed
Ice” accumulation on. the. flight deck. window frames,
windshield center post, or on the windshield wiper arm 13
ication of structural cing conditions
Do not use wing anti-ice instead of ground de/ant-icing
Do nat use wing anti‘ice when OAT (ground) or TAT
AOM 15.8.6; 18.5.2,
ation of
inflight) is above 10°C (50°F)
if Used above FL350, may Callse bleed trip. off and
possible loss of cabin pressure... (OM 15.8.6
raed pean n"ng coi ih nln
iraing edge flaps extended s prompted /AOM Bef. 4
srg ng conoons ottRops acacea ig
prohibited... 5.8.6
# Stall speeds may vary di tions on ‘the
aircraft, especially on the wings. AOM 15.8.6
Temain retracted during taxi until reaching.
takeoff runway
‘¥Taxiway 1s contaminated
‘Freezing precipitation continuing after de-icing / anti-icing
Operating flaps during low temperatures
onttor flap position indicators for pos
IF flaps, stop, immediately place Flap
position indicated
If flaps are left retracted during taxi to avoid stush/ice:
‘*Complete Before Takeoff checklist after flaps are in the
Takeoff configuration
$ Check full travel of al flight controls
Verity trim moves freely after deicing complete
Nose steering~Cycle in both directions to warm fluid
i a porta j ‘ea i lure
Fluid has failed if any ice or snow ts seen on treated surfaces
ive, movernent
7'Slat Handle in the
Deicing / anti-icing must be re-accompiished prior to takeoff
Inspections
ailure normally starts on leading or trailing edges of wing
WPA/C heading’ js downwind, mid-chord area tends to show
‘iid failure first
Leading edges and upper surfaces must be checked for
‘evidence of fluid faflure
Evidence of Type ll or IV fluid failure, | ;
“Gray of white appearance and buildup of ice crystals in
‘or on top of the fluid
Progressive surface freezing or snow
accumulation
Dulling of surface reflectiveness
Accomplish a Cabin/External Pretakeof{ tig
Contamination Check
Whenever any doubt exists that the aircraft is
free of adhering contamination after F/D Pre-TO
Check, OR
If the holdover time has exs
Flightdeck Pretakeoff Check.. espe
Cabin/ External Pretakeoff Contamination Ched
Pre-takeoff contamination check
May be conducted from outside the aircraft by “authorized
‘delcing personnel
T/O must Occur within five minutes of inspection....AOM 15b.4.6
ed
Precipitation for which Takeoff is Prohil
Heavy ice pellets or Hall
Modetate Gr heavy freezing rain AOM 15.1.3
ac or snow
Takeoff performance is degraded
Must refer to" slush /" snow accumulation adjustments in
Performance section
- with runway before applying T/O thrust
Requirement ae
If taking off in moderate to severe icing conditions OR when
‘temperature fs 3°C or below
Then run engines. to” 70% and check for stable engine
‘operation prior te brake release
red
AOM 15b.4.5
‘AOM 15b.4.6
If airplane starts to slide, begin takeoff roll and crosscheck
engine instruments for reasonableness during takeoff
Wing Anti-ice (if required), normally tured on after first
thrust reduction on departure ..sereuseseeesseeeesneAOM 15.8.6
Steering effectiveness
Forward pressure on yoke below 80 knots increases nose
wheel effectiveness
Smnooth rudcer pedal input used if deviating from centertine
PN Should moner engines for symmetric thrust
Limit rudder pedal eilection to on “very slippery runvays”
tag in uddeP pedal steering and nose wheel skidding should
be anticipated on icy runways
Rudder becomes effective between 40 -60 knots
limb, Enroute, Holding and Approach
Prohibited: Hotding with flaps extended in icing conditions
Not Recommended:
Prolonged ‘operation in icing, conditions with leading, and
{railing edge flaps extended
Use of wing-ait-ice above approximately FL350
May'cause bleed trip off
Possible toss of cabin pressure can result
Wing Anti Ice On if required) above 1000" AGL
Engine Run Up Requirement
‘Used to minimize ice-buildup when
in icing conditions and the OAT is at or below 3°C, OR.
Increased fan vibration due to fan ice accumulation
Inflight-Fan Ice removal
I pe required then operating In prolonged moderate to
‘severe icing conditions
Run up engines to.a minimum RPM of 80% N1 for approx-
imately 1 second
If engine ‘vibration < 4.0 units after thrust is reduced,
repeat at 15 minute intervals
If engine vibration > 4.0 units, see next paragraph
ee /AOM 15.8.6, p. 15-37
High Engi ion
fined in QRH as over 4.0 vibration reading accompanied by
airframe vibration.
Can be caused by ice buildup on engine spinner
Engine RPM is cycled from 45% to 80x Ni.
Refer to QRH “High Engine Vibration” .QRH ENGINES, APU-7.17
nperature Minimums
et At: 43°C
Cooling rate
Should not exceed 3°C per hour
In “the most extreme conditions,” can reach a maximum
change rate of 12°C per hour, however
Possible methods to handle fuel approaching freezing point:
DDescend to.a warmer air mass
Divert to a warmer air mass
Increase Mach number
Ice Crystal Icing
‘Thréat to engines due to ice ingestion and damage
See definition and characteristieswrvcrsaserr es, AOM15.3
Conducive condition recognition ... " .AOM 15.3.4
Prevention—Avoid flying directly over large convective cells
with Fed radar returns, even ino returns at A/C atu
Landin:
Flaps 40 recommended for landing on slippery runways
- etd HAOM AO
Recommended ‘technique
‘and on spe
‘Touchdown at planned point; firm better than a “grease job”
Keep NW firmly on runway with elevator; but excessive down
Blevator decreases weight’ on’ main gear and reduces
Braking efficiency
Use'as much of the runway for roll-out as needed to slow
jeplane to a safe tant speed before turning off a wet
Slippery cunwa)
Autobrakes or MAX AOM 9.1.1, p. 9:4
When’ taking over manual’ brakingUse “full: Brake "peda
Pressure; do not pump brakes ....-...AOM 12.1.6, p. 12-26
Pcie reat ai ccf OM MTR 1820
witli crosswinds, Yaid in crab ‘and corvéet after touichdown
de td escreeecaseesAOM 12.2.1, Pr 12-34
Maintaining difectional contra is the highest priority’
Ivan ‘emergency, use max reverse thrust, if Fequired, to stoy
in te rematting runway Forked
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Width (with winglets)...
Gear, (main gear center
17-5" (35.79) Tall Racus
(Of LFUCKS) oescesnseenese18'8" (5.70)
Height—Tait “av-2°(12:50m)
Winglets... (6.4m)
Length-Fuselage 124-9" (38.00m)
Total aircraft (to aft tips of
leVALOTS) oeveevnnees129"6" (29.50)
Nose gear to main gear -....51"1" (15.60m) : 419
Turning Radius
Min pavement width, 180°
UIs eseerseeee791 Feet (24.1 Meters)
Wing Tip Radius ....75.2 feet (22.9 meters)
¢ AOM
RATT ier
Wing Tp Radius
787 29m
Minimum Pavement Radius for 180° Turn
Tay G41)
OFF_Prevents Emergency Lights eat
system operation if airplane
electrical power fails or i
turned off
ARMED (Guarded) all
Emergency Lights illuminate automatically
it
# Power to DC bus No. 1 fails or
AC power is turned off
‘ON-AIl Emergency Lights illuminate ai a) >
NOT ARMED Light-Emergency exit light 7
switch not (either OFF or ON) is
7 cece MG
Passenger Cabin Switch
Location—Aft F/A’s Panel
OFF—(Guarded)—Cockpit switch) $10 xem ——F —
controls AF ES. wy
ON-All Emergency Lights ON Sid sthouette courtesy of Norebbo Stock Illustration and Design, with permission,
Bypasses flight deck control
Cockpit Switch Flight Deck Door Eee ht
AUTO—FASTEN SEAT BELTS and nN Fight De DO ontrot in
RETURN TO SEAT signs esition any
illuminate automatically when gear OR flaps are ‘Door locking solenotd aot in the
extended Power Cutoff Suntch_on the
Lights extinguish when gear AND flaps are retracted Fa a
ON-FASTEN SEAT BELTS & RETURNTO SEAT signs iuminated AUTO Unlock (UNLK) Light
ae an aE erent
In the flight deck:
3LC and Subsequent; AUTO_signs on with gear down PRUTO UNC Taht ON continuously and chime sounds
20 seconds-chime sounds again,
+40 seconds—continuous chime and flashing AUTO UNL tight
$60 seconds-green LED above cabin keypad illuminates
‘Door unlocks for 5 seconds, then re-locks
ight Deck Door Control—spring loaded ta ALTO
INLKD-Push-to-rotate, momentary position—Unlocks door
Door remains unlocked while switch is held in UNLKD position.
‘AUTO-With DC Bus 2 power on, door locks whenever Closed
Door can be opened from flight deck side using handle
Allows opening of door as above unless DENY selected
+ Rejects keypad entry request
+ Cancels alert
+ Prevents further access code entry for 5 minutes.
Entry Doors-Related door not closed & locked
Overwing Exit Annunciations-tituminated if
‘Related overwing exit is not closed and locked or
‘Related flight lock failed to engage when commanded
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high as 1850 psi
Minimum Pressures
dependent on C/P occupants
‘and temperature
Operational Notes
Crew Oxygen Pressure:
If pressure is < 850 pst but
above minimum minimum dispatch pressure for
Conditions, AML INFO-ITEM entry is required
AOM 3f.1.3, p.3f-8
Pens seeAOM 18.3.5
‘drop by over 100 psi
..AOM 31.1.3, p.3f-7
‘Minimum for dispatch «...
Crew Oxygen Check~Pressure
Activation—cabin pressure 14,000’ or
PASS OXYGEN Switch (overhead panel) is ON
Cabin altitude Light (3DM & Subsequent).......+.-
When activated Peet
PASS OXY ON Light
Masks to drop from the stows
Oxygen generators are activated when any mask
fir the unit is pulled down
Pulling one mask down
‘Causes all masks in that unit to come down
100% oxygen flows to all masks
In-line flow indicator (green) is visible in the transparent
‘oxygen hose whenever oxygen is flowing to the mask
Oxygen flows for approx. 12 minutes; cannot be shut off
If passenger oxygen is activated and a PSU oxygen mask
‘compartment does not open, masks may be dropped
manually
FASTEN SEAT BELT signs (if switch in AUTO) illuminate
Lavatory RETURN TO SEAT signs do not illuminate
Other Emergency Systems
Indicates presence of moisture in the clear plastic
package containing the PBE
Blue —No moisture in clear plastic package
Pink — Indicates moisture in the clear plastic package
Three 56 person rafts (with overload capacity of 84) are
Trstalieg inthe ceiling compartments of overwater equipped
airplanes
One additional 10 person raft kit may be installed on
160 seat cabin aircraft (requirement to be deleted by AA)
Water activated
Location(s)
“Above the left aft overwing exit
First class cabin left aft doghouse (SEL 14)
ELT Panel & Switch (30M & Subsequent)
ARM-ELT Transmits automatically when its
preset G-Load limit s reached
ON-Manually activates ELT
ELT-Light on when ELT activated and is =a)
twansmituing
Can be reset by cycling switch to ON and
then ARM... eee forma
removes (am carret oils
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Power—28 Volt DC
System is designed to ensure that the tht look wl
“¢ Automatically lock during takeoff, in-flight, and landing and
‘Uniack’on the ground 0 ellow for openiig of the door tn
‘emergency situations
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Automatically Locks
During takeoff, in-flight, and landing when
Three of the four entry/service doors are closed and
‘Either engine is running and
‘The airplane air / ground logic indicates that
‘¢4The alrplane isin the ait or
Hboth thrust levers are advanced
Automatically unlocks when
Any of the above conditions NOT met or
DC Power is lost
LerT or RIGHT. OVERWING Warning Lights mc BESET
Wn emergency exit door is not ful
‘lose and locked OR |
The flight lock isnot engaged,
either during the takeoff roll of
ight
Indications ..i..ccesiessen SEED (a
A flight lock has failed locked OR
A rauitis detected
Light is inhibited:
in flight
‘When the thrust levers are advanced toward takeoff power
‘$For 30 seconds after landing
When doors are latched and locked, and the flight lock
YF operating properly none of these lights jluminate:
‘SPseU ol .
3DM & Subsequent Differences
“#PSEU Light and System Annunciator OVERHEAD do not come
‘on for simple faults unless System Annunciator Panel is
pressed for recall
‘Resetting MASTER CAUTION system extinguishes PSEU light
Note: Additianal information is covered in WARNING SYSTEMS in
‘ASM and in this Book,
PSEU Light removed —
‘Some functions incorporated into MAINT light,
See additional information in WARNING SYSTEMS in AMS and! in this,
book,
Minimum Center Tank Fuel Volumes
To turn ON center fuel pump on ground .1000 lbs
To run unattended .. “Prohibited-(use wing tank)
Minimum wing tanks fut iF center fuel > 1000 tbs... -FULL
ROM 149-13, p. 14h4
Minimum Wing Tank Fuel to operate an electric motor
‘riven hydraulic pump. “675 lbs
ASM Hydraulics 13.20.2, p.13.20.5
Center Tank Fuel Pumps
Climb it center pump POMETESSUEED tight ituminates,
affected pump OFF (both pumps off if center tank empty)
In level Rights conte tank stil contains Tue, conker tack
Purp Seitches ON
When center pump tight iluminats,
“aitected pump OFF (both pumps off ircenter tank empty)
Wing Tanks
Beatid remain balanced within.
FuetINGAT aor
‘ONat
Orr ai
1,000 tbs
Difference > 1000 tbs
Difference < 200 lbs
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ToS od
Bleed Air Sources
Engines #APl
Bleed Air Used By
Air conditioning / pressurization
Wing and engine thermal ant-icing
gine startin
SHyarauite reservoirs pressurization reservotrs
$Water tank pressurization
“Aspirated TAT probe
‘External air cart / source
External air source—Provides an alternate air source for
engine start or air conditioning
APU Bleed Air Valve-permits APU bleed air to flow to the
Valve closes automatically when APU ts shut down
DC controlled, pressure operated
Engine 9% stage valve ts signaled closed to prevent back
pressure on APU bleed valve if
‘APU bleed valve open and
Engine bleed air valves open, and
Engines operating at idle thrust.
DUAL BLEED Light—ON when above conditions exist
Engine thrust must be limited to idle to avoid 9 stage
‘opening and resulting backpressure
TT TT
With External Air Cart Connected
Battery should be kept on
Protective circuits are DC
Recommended switch positions:
‘Recirculation fan, APU Bleed air OFF
lsolation Valve OPEN Packs AUTO or HIGH
Note: This information in academic material, not in AOM or ASM
Engine bleed air from the 5th and 9th stages of the
Compressor section
Wmnen “Sth stage low pressure bleed air is insufficient for
‘system requirements, the high pressure 9th stage bleed
opens
ti power settings
fakeof?, climb, and most cruise conditions.
Low pressure biced air from the Sth stage is adequate;
igh stage valve remains closed
Engine Bleed Air Valves
(clas pressure regulator and shutoff valves
DC activated, pressure operated
Maintain proper system operating pressure
Reduce outflow if bleed air temperature too high
Bleed Trip Sensors-detect bleed temperature or pressure
‘exceeding predetermined limits
BLEED TRI OFF Light results
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BLEED TRIP OFF_txcessive e Ea)
Related engine Bleed air “ee
Requires reset
Wy BLEED replaces BLEED TRIP OFF za
"Saleed closes automatically » Requires reset
fakeoff or go-around
Tring ener BLEED sich ON ectingshes Both BLEED
‘automatically
Bleed air system failure Fl May not be resettable
Incorrect Bleed aft contig ration ater,
ts if on due to confi
PA\ ar
ctheat,
primary an ack controllers
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During Master Caution recall—light ON for
Failure of either primary or standby pack control
Extinguishes at Master Caution reset
Light indicates above conditions or:
Pack overheat or dual control failure or
on
Flow control valve fails in closed position
WING-BODY OVERHEAT
PU Bleed Air Left A/C Bay
following $Right A/C Bay
configuration both pack switches are OFF 45 seconds
Left tignt-overneat from Bie
Sere nboara Wing LE Duct $Left Engine Strut
#Right Inboard Wing LE Duct _ Right Engine Strut
Duct, Pressure Transmitters—Provide bleed air pressure
Indications to respective (Land R) pointers
Indicator is AC operate
Differences between L and R duct pressure considered normal
if cabin pressurization needs are met
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‘air duct during normal operations
AC powered
Valve is closed when
Isolation Valve Switch in AUTO and
Both Engine Bleed Air Switches ON and
Both Ai Conditioning Pack Switches AUTO or HIGH
Valve opens when,
Either Engine Bleed Air Switch OFF or
Air Conditioning Pack Switch OFF
Engine BLEED Air Switches
OFF Closes engine bleed air valve
Valve position not affected by the APU Bleed Air Switch
‘ON—-Opens engine bleed air valve if engines running
APU BLEED Air Switch
ea
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OFF-Closes APU bleed air valve
bt
‘ON-Opens APU bleed air valve when APU is operating
DUAL BLEED-two bleed sources are potentially pressurizing
the ADU bleed supply tne. MC NERS
APU bleed air valve open and either
Engine No. 1 bleed air switch ON, or
Engine No. 2 bleed air switch ON with isolation valve open.
ISOLATION VALVE Switch bg
‘CLOSECloses isolation valve
AUTO-Associate with four > jg em)
“corner” switches s
Closes isolation valve if:
ath engine Bleed Air ;
Switches are ON and 5 ics I
Both PACK Switches AUTO or HIGH
Opens isolation valve if
‘liner engine bleed air or air conditioning (MSFT
PACK switch positioned OFF
OPEN--Opens isolation valve
Wing-Body Overheat (OVHT) TEST Switch
‘ests wing-body overheat detector circults fi
4lluminates both WING-BODY OVERHEAT Lights ma
TRIP RESET When pressed, if fault is corrected
‘Resets BLEED TRIP OFF, PACK and ZONE TEMP lights
‘Related engine bleed air valves open, or related
pack valves open, or related air mix valves open
Lights remain illuminated until reset q
Digital Bleed Air Supply Control
Plectienic contrat, pneumale operation
‘Automatic fault detection and isolation
Both packs can be operated from a single bleed air source
See description — ASM 2.20. tal Controllers
ONL ETC U1)
External air source flows into mix manifold
Flight deck air comes directly trom lft pack upstream of mix
Tranifol
Excess left pack air combines with recirculated air in mix manifold
ised ait is distributed to cabin sidewall riser outlets,
Left & Right Packs normally use air from respective engine bleeds
Single pack
Capable of maintaining pressurization and temperatures up to
the max A/C certified ceiling
et limite single pack ops (if dispatched single pack) to
BOOMS eel 21-1
APU-Two packs on the ground, or one pack in flight.
Most external air carts can supply adequate bleed air for
two pack operation
Engines should not be used for more than one pack from
fone engine at any time
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Normal flow-both Pack Switches in AUTO and both packs
‘operating
Single pack-automatically switches to “high air flow" to
maintain the necessary ventilation rate
Automatic high flow occurs regardless of flap.
ground status or number of packs operating
One pack not operating (other goes to HIGH) or
‘*both Engine Bleed Air Switches are OFF and
‘APU Bleed Air Switch is ON
‘Automatic switching is inhibited when
‘@The airplane is on the ground, or
inflight with the flaps extended
Ensures adequate thrust for single engine operation
With A/C Pack Switch in HIGH, pack always high flow:
APU high ar flow rate fs available when
On the ground and
APU Bleed Air Switch is ON and
#Either Pack Switch (or both) in HIGH.
Provides maximum airflow when APU fs the only bleed alr
source
sition, air/
ZONE TEP Lights
CONT CAB ZONE TEND ight indicates duct
temperature overheat or
Failure of the flight deck primary and
standby temperature control
‘EW CAB or AFT CAB_cuct temperature overheat only
During Master Caution Light recall:
CONT CAB ZONE TEMP indicates failure of the flight deck
primary or standby temperature control
Either FWD or AFT CAB ZONE TEMP indicates failure of
the associated zone temperature control
‘Lights will extinguish when Master Caution is reset
‘Temperature Selector
‘AUTO-Automatic temperature control for the
associated zones
Rotating the control toward C (cool) or W
(warm) manually sets the desired
temperature
Temperature range is 65°F (C) to 85°F (W)
OFF-Closes associated trim air modulating valve
‘Any SINGLE selector OFF-that selector is ignored
All three selectors OFF
Selects 75°F (Left Pack Output) and
65°F (Right Pack Output)
RAM DOOR FULL OPEN Lights—indicat
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(OFF Pack commanded off
AUTO_With both packs operating, each runs in Yr
‘With one pack operating, operating pack
‘nigh flow in fight with flaps u
‘¢when operating one pack from ABU (both engine BLEED
‘ir Switches OFF), runs in high flow
HIGH Pack regulates to high flow;
Provides maximum flow rate on ground with APU BLEED Air ON
TRIM AIR. SwitchCommands trim air pressure ugIDI
regulating & shutoff valve open or closed
Recirculation (RECIRC) FAN Switches
‘OFF Fan commended oft
AUTO. In-agne
unless either PACK Saitch in GH. esas
right REIAG fn operates bth packs a
Switches in HH QF
on the gun
are in HIG
Ther ight RECIRC fan. operates even if oth. PACK
Conditioned ground air
Pumps air nee mix manifold
Left RECIRC fan operates if both packs are operating
are operating unless both PAC!
The left RECIRC fan operates unless both PACK switches
Switches are in HIGH
Preconditioned air is then distributed throughout the airplane
Starts with bleed air cooled through a heat exchanger
Air then flows to air cycle machine for refrigeration
Processed cold air combines with hot air which has bypassed
the air cycle machine, then through
High pressure water separator which removes moisture
Conditioned air then flows into the mix manifold and
distribution system
Overheat protection
Provided by temperature sensors in the cooling cycle
Overheat condition causes
Pack valve to close and
PACK Light to illuminate
2 Electronic controllers—Primary & Standby
If primary pack control fails affected pack ts controlled by
standby pack control in opposite controller
Failure Indications
'#Primary of standby pack control failure
During Recall ........seceseseeeseereeseeee,
‘Both primary & standby pack controls fail (Ms SSSI
‘iithout Recalls. fie
4Pack keeps operating without control unless excessive
temperatures cause it to trip off
‘¢Pack overheats, causing trip =a
PACK light...
Concept behind
Temperature Control [rte cp elias
Three zone: > ae
Flight deck (CONT CABIN) ny
Forward and aft cabins
(FWD and AFT CABIN) . .
Two Packs The challenge is
ontroiling three zones with two packs and trim air
f manage this process
Left electronic controller controls the aft cabin zone and
Provides backup control for the flight deck
Right electronic controller contfals the forward cabin zone
‘and provides primary control for the flight deck
Desired zone temperature set by individual Temperature Selectors
Selector range is approximately 65°F to 85°F
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When all three zones and both packs are operating normaly,
Pack-temperature-output for both packs satisfies” zone
PSS esting the Cones te e coolest temperature air
Trim air-is blended with cool air to provide requested supply
air to each zone
Respective zone temperature s controlled by adding trim
Bir to the zone supply ducts
Quantity of rim, air is! regulated by individual trim air
modulating valves
Single pack operation
With TRIM AIR ON
Temperature controls same as two pack operation
Single operating pack temperature Is determined by zone
Tequesting the coolest air
With TRM AIR OFF — Pack tries to produce temperature to
satisfy average temperature demanded
Zone supply duct air overheat results.
‘Associated amber ZONE TEMP Light and
‘SAssoctated trim air modulating valve closes
‘Tim air modulating valve may be reopened after the
duct has cooled by presi the TRIP RESET Sitch
Unbalanced Control
Indicates pace are Being individually controlled, notin unison
Caused BF any fature affecting supply of tm ai
Loss of Flight Deck trim air results
Left pack supplies conditioned air to F/D at requested
temperature
Right "pack output determined by the cabin zone
Tequesting the coolest air
Loss of either (or both) cabin trim air results
E/D temperature request satisfied by output of the L Pack
Forward ang aft zone temperature demands averaged for
ontrol of right pack
Standby Pack Average Temperature
‘Occurs when zone controls and primary pack controls fail
Standby pack controls command. packs to. produce air
temperatures that will will ‘satisfy the average
temperature demand of the two cabin zones.
The trim air modulating valves will close
Flightdeck zone temperature selector has no effect
Dual IASC Failure
‘ecurs with dual failure of the IASCs resulting in both primary
‘and backup controls unavailable:
‘Adjusting Zone Temperature selectors will not change temperature
Pack Temperature Control valves and the three Zone Trim Air
valves remain in the ast commanded positions
Pack overheat protections are functional and automatically shut
down Air Conditioning Pack if pack overheat trip occurs
Wf controt cabin flightdeck) or passenger cabin becomes
excessively hot or cold, the flight crew should perform the
Cabin Temp Hot or Cabin Temp Cold non-normal checklist.
Fi in Temperature
if all Temperature Selectors are positioned OFF, the
ack controls will cause the
fe pack to maintain a fixed temperature of 75°F (24°C)
Right pack to maintain 65°F (18°C) as measured at the
pack temperature sensor.
Irall Temperature Selectors are OFF, ASCs direct
Left pack to maintain a fixed temperature of 75°F (24°C)
Right pack to maintain 65°F (18°C)
(measured at the pack temperature sensor)
Failure of primary flight deck temperature control
Note: This function Is handled by the RIGHT electronic controller
‘Automatic switch to back up control
ZONE TEMP Light (CONT CAB) comes on and remains on after
Master Caution Recall
Failure of both the primary and standby controls~ZONE TEMP
light comes on without recall automatically
Failure of the FWD or AFT cabin temp control
‘Associated trim air modulating valve closes
‘Temperature Selectors operate normally, but
Temperature Selector settings of the’ two passenger cabin
‘ones are averaged
Indication—Respective ZONE TEMP light illuminates with
Master Caution Recall
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‘Standby pack controls command ‘packs to produce air
temperatures to satisfy average temperature demand of
ie two cabin zones
Trim air modulating valves close
Flight deck zone Temperature Selector is deactivated
General
Gonditioned airs collected in the mix manifold
ir temperature 's directly related to temperature selector
setting
Cveifeat detection provided by temperature sensors located
jovnstream of packs and mi marifoid
werheat condition ‘causes. closing. of appropriate trim air
_Otcrmoduating valve and ZONE TEMP light on
Flight Deck
Lair is from L Pack
F/0 only uses small partion of L Pack air
Rest goes to mix manifold
Outlets allow air a5 desired
Passenger Cabin
‘Air supply distribution system consists of
Micmanifods
Sidewal risers
Gverhead distribution duct
Sidewall risers feed overhead distribution duct
Overhead distribution duct
eatenas| from, the forward to aft end of ceiling along
‘arplane centerline
d suniles the sidewall diffusers
Recirculation Fan
Reduces pack load and engine bleed air demand
Ar sources passenger cabin and electrical equipment bay
Bra fr to fhe frac cargo bay,
Airis filtered and recirculated to the mix manifold
Fan motors are AC
Far gperate only if respective switch is AUTO
UPan operates if both packs are operating unless elther
PACK Switch isin H
R Fan operates i bot packs are operating unless both
PACK Switches are in HIGH
(on the ground
Cools electronic equipment in
‘Flight deck
OY
Consists of a supply duct and an exhaust duct
Each duct has a'normal fan and an alternate fan
Supply duct supplies cool arto the fight deck displays and
electronic equipment in the E & E bay
The exhaust duct—
Collects and discards warm air from
‘Flight deck displays,
‘¢Overhead and aft electronic panels,
$Circuit Breaker panels in the flight deck,
¢Flectronic equipment in the & & E bay
Equipment Cooling OFF Light
Indicates iss of airiow due to related equipment cooling fan
allure
Selection of alternate fan
‘Should restore airflow and.
Extinguish the OFF Light within 5 seconds
3DM and subsequent
With forward cargo fire warning—
Equipment cooling exhaust fan is shut off and
‘The equipment cooling exhaust OFF light is inhibited
Overtemperature on the ground-nose wheel well crew call
horn sounds
Inoperative Equipment.
e¢ QRH 2.2-2.27 for lists of equipment inoperative after 30,
60, 90 8120 minutes
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Forward Cargo Compartment
Recirc fans circulate air from passenger cabin around lining of
orward cargo compartment
‘When overboard exhaust valve is closed,
‘Additional inflight heating provided
Exhaust ait from the equipment cooting system
Added to recire fan air and diffused into (ining of the
‘forward cargo compartment
Equipment (EQUIP) COOLING SUPPLY and EXHAUST
Switches oT
NORM Normal cooling supply/ exhaust fan SaaS ae
OO
ALTN-Alternate cooling supply/exhaust
fan activated
OFF Light—No
airflow from selects
‘or alternate fan.
EQUIP SMOKE Light
‘smoke detected in equipment cooling system
Added to bottom of panel depicted above
Equipment Coolin;
respective normal
Pressurization
Cabin pressure control!
system
‘Two identical automatic
controllers
‘Active when switch in
‘AUTO or ALTN
Backup-manual (MAN)
pilot-controlled mode
Air Supply—bleed air
from air conditioning
system
Pressurization and
ventilation controlled
by modulating
Outflow valve and
Overboard exhaust
valve
Pressure Relief Valves
Safety relief enabled through two pressure relief valves
Limiting differential pressure is 9.1 pst
Negative relief valve-prevents external pressure
‘exceeding internal pressure
Rate-controls pressure
in climb to 8,000’ cabin
altitude at 41,000"
airplane maximum
certified ceiling
The cabin pressure
controller modes:
AUTO-normal mode of
operation
ALTN--Automatic
pressurization
Eontrol; the alternate’
mode of operation
MAN-Direct, manual
system controt
All three modes use DC}
power
Input data to controllers
‘ADIRUs provides Air data including
‘$Ambient static pressure
‘Baro corrected altitude
‘non corrected altitude
‘@Calibrated airspeed
Stall management computers provide thrust lever postion
Air/ground sensors provide appropriate data
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Outflow Valve—main overboard exhaust exit for air circulated
through the passenger cabin
Small amounts of air also exhausted through
Toilet and galley vents
Miscellaneous fixed vents
Seal leakage
Overboard Exhaust Valve
Open on ground and in flight with
Low differential pressure
Allows warm ERE bay air to discharge
Closed in flight with
Higher cabin differential pressures
Causes diffusion of EGE bay air to Lining of forward cargo
‘compartment
Driven open if either Pack Switch is HIGH and
Right recirculation fan is OFF
Allows for increased ventilation in the smoke removal
configuration
Smoke Mode commanded (3DM and subsequent) during
pressurized flight with Forward Cargo Fire Alarm
‘Opens Exhaust Valve when either pack is in HIGH and the
Recirc Fan is OFF
Allows increased ventilation for smoke removal
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Auto Mode Operation
Two identical controllers
Alternately sequenced as primary operational controller
for each new flight
Other automatic controller is immediately available
backup
Altitude inputs
FFLTALT (flight or cruise altitude)
#LANDALT (landing or destination airport altitude)
‘Takeoff Aititude is read continuously when on the ground
Air/ground ‘safety sensor signals whether airplane is on the
‘ground or in the air
n the ground
At lower power settings—cabin is depressurized by driving
‘outflow valve full open
At higher power settings.
i bei arsine
ecan oN AS (pa
(OFF SCHED DESCENT Light ...
reaching preset cruise altitude
Controller programs cabin to pressurize to takeoff field
elevation without further pilot inputs
Automatic abort feature is deactivated If FLTALT indicator
is changes
To extinguish—reset FLT ALT window to actual altitude (or
lower)... seersseeesooeesQRH AIR SYSTEMS 2
AUTO FAIL Light on for of the following....... MC
$Loss-of BC power
Controller fauit
Outflow valve control fault
Excessive differential pressure (> a
psi)’
‘Excessive rate of cabin pressure change (+ 2000 sea level
feet / minute)"
High cabin altitude (above 15,800 feet) if controller is
‘not responding properly
“if controller is not responding property
With light on, pressure control automatically transfers to
the other auto controller (ALTN mode)
‘Moving the selector to ALTN position
Extinguishes AUTO FAIL Light
ALIN Light remains on to indicate single channel
‘operation
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‘Manual Mode Operation
Manual control of the cabin altitude is used if both the AUTO
and ALTN modes are inoperative
Cutten valve Position Switch is Wed to modulate the outflow
valve
Separate DC standby system-powered DC motor drives the
‘Outflow valve at a slower rate than the automatic modes
Outflow valve full range of motion takes up to}
20 seconds
MANUAL Light on with mode selector in the!
MAN position
Alternate (ALTN) Light-Pressurization system
is in alternate automatic mode
Pressurization mode selector in ALTN or
Both ALTN and AUTO FAIL Lights on—single (immINDY
Controller failure and automatic transfer to Rt AML)
ALTN mode
Pressurization Mode Selector
‘AUTO-Pressurization system controlled
automatically,
ALIN-Pressurization system controlled
automatically using ALTN controller. —
MAN-Pressurization system controlled manually by [Wart
Outflow Valve Switch
Both auto controllers bypassed
Altitude (ALT) HORN CUTOUT Switch
Silences intermittent cabin altitude warnin
Horn sounds when cabin reaches 10,000" Mt
Cabin Altitude Warning Light
On if cabin altitude exceeds 10,000”
Resets to OFF when cabin altitude pressurizes
‘below 10,000"
Activation simultaneous with aural warning intermittent horn
horn
Provides cooling air for the heat exchangers
CControlied by packs using ram air iniet doors
Doors move to full open position for max cooling
On the ground, or
uring slow ah with te laps not uly retracted
In cruse, the coors modulate between open and closed
RAM DOOR FULL OPEN light indicates a ram door is fully open
Deflector doors forward of the ram air inlet doors
Prevent lush ingestion prior to tft and after touchdown
Fans Operate when their respective switch isin AUTO with the
following exceptions:
In Flight Left Right
Both Packs Operating in Auto ON ON
‘One PACK in HIGH OFF ON
Both PACKS in HIGH OFF OFF
Both Packs Operating in Auto ON oN
‘One PACK in HIGH ON ON
Both PACKS in HI OFF °
pressurization Key Cabin Altitudes
Cabin Altitude Warning Horn
Automatic Mask Deployment ....
Pressurization Auto Fail Triggered .
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