bin LAAidoff
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- Dec 11, 2001
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At brand X, Y and Z, on B727, B737, MD80, it has been procedure to fly the airplane, clean up, then go for the memory items, followed by the abnormal/non-normal or emergency checklist, followed by the normal checklist.
ie. Positive Rate, Gear Up <silence the bell>, flaps 5, flaps 1, flaps up, <abnormal memory items/checklists> <after takeoff or climb checklist>, <approach checklist> <before landing checklist>
Logic is/was that fighting a fire etc below 1000' might to more harm than good. Sure, fire is burning, but with APU or engine, the sensing is on the engine case, and might not yet be widespread, or even a fire yet.
Deviate from the engine out profile/track, or pull the wrong fire handle, and many bad things happen. Let it burn for a minute, and handle the problem with a more clear head. Opinions may vary, but that was policy. One company did allow subject to Captain's discretion, accomplishing engine fire memory items below 1000'. My guess was that was compromise to a tastes great, less filling arguement in the training center.
ie. Positive Rate, Gear Up <silence the bell>, flaps 5, flaps 1, flaps up, <abnormal memory items/checklists> <after takeoff or climb checklist>, <approach checklist> <before landing checklist>
Logic is/was that fighting a fire etc below 1000' might to more harm than good. Sure, fire is burning, but with APU or engine, the sensing is on the engine case, and might not yet be widespread, or even a fire yet.
Deviate from the engine out profile/track, or pull the wrong fire handle, and many bad things happen. Let it burn for a minute, and handle the problem with a more clear head. Opinions may vary, but that was policy. One company did allow subject to Captain's discretion, accomplishing engine fire memory items below 1000'. My guess was that was compromise to a tastes great, less filling arguement in the training center.