B737NG QRC
B737NG QRC
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INTRODUCTION
DISCLAIMER The QRC (Quick Reference Card) is a best effort
summary of many need to know L-CAL 737 Flight Manual and
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perfect)! If you see needed corrections, please let me know!
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Have a safe flight, and a good simulator MV / LOE
Capt. Tony Kohlmann - B737 IAH
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CHECKRIDE HINTS
VVM: Verbalize, Verify, Monitor
Use CRM! Call for QRH! On LOE: brief FAs, fill out logbook
Carry Section 1 (Limitations) and Section 5 (P&P)
Go slow, rotate slow (TO and MA), configure early
Tip: "nail" the ADI pitch, and constantly check it.
FMC Setup: before each takeoff, update:
- PERF INIT Page: ZFW, Temp, etc.
- ROUTE Page: ex: KIAH to KIAH
WBBBBI: Weather, Build, Bug, Brake, Brief, In-range
PREFLIGHT
DEPARTURE BRIEFING (see Briefing Card)
ALTERNATES I STRONGLY SUGGEST TO REVIEW:
(L-CAL FOM Quick Reference Guide p. 3 and 4.20.2)
Need destination alternate if: Forecast 1 hr. ETA,
destination below 2000 or 3 miles (gouge 123).
For 1-1-3 and 1-1-2 rules, refer to:
L-CAL FOM 4.20.3 (EXEMPTION 8653) st
Need 2 alternates if: Destination and 1 alternate are
Marginal (Dest: <400/1mi - Alt: <600/2mi)
Alternate Minimums: HAT/HAA plus 400 and Cat I + 1 mile
(Or if 2 Rwys/2 Approaches: +200 and +1/2 mile)
IF diverting to alternate, then regular landing minimums
apply, and no alternate for the alternate is required
IF stronger headwinds cause you to fly into your Alt / Res
fuel, you do not have to make an unscheduled fuel stop
This is Dispatch requirement only.
IF en-route & destination weather goes down that would
require an alternate, you may continue on if both
Captain and Dispatcher consider it safe.
Call dispatcher en-route if need to divert; he has now
time data on weather, airports, and traffic situation
OpSpec C067 (FOM 4.20.5) Flight may be dispatched w/o
alternate if: - Destination forecast weather @ ETA to be at or
above landing minimums and two hour fuel reserve added.
CHECKS / INSPECTIONS: (L-CAL 737 FM Ch. 3)
FLIGHT DECK SAFETY INSPECTION (p.3.20.2)
ESTABLISH ELECTRICAL POWER (p. 3.20.3)
FLIGHT DECK INSPECTION (p. 3.20.6)
EXTERIOR INSPECTION (p.3.20.7)
PREFLIGHT FLOWS AND CHECKS (p. 3.20.15 3.20.45)
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST (p. 3.20.46)
FLIGHT PERFORMANCE: (L-CAL 737 FM Sec. 5 and
L-CAL FOM Chap. 8)
Accuload: Anytime there is a disagreement between the actual
passenger count and the ACCULOAD, request a new
ACCULOAD.
Assumed temp. speeds & trim are valid if pax count is correct.
PAX weights are Summer = 190; Winter = 195 and compare to
MGTOW
Automated Runway Analysis Data:
- always shows data with bleeds off; if going with
bleeds on, you must add the weight penalty!
- -700 = 4000#; -800 = 5100#; -900 = 5000#
- to figure an assumed temp, enter with actual
GTOW (add weight penalty if bleeds are on).
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TAXI
ENGINE START:
High altitude starts: allow engines to motor to 31% N2 prior to
moving start lever to idle detent (-7/-8/-9)=8400)
starter cutout at 56% N2 for NG
starter duty cycle:
2 min on, at least 10 seconds OFF between start attempts.
For extended engine motoring refer to:
L-CAL FM Sec. 1 Page 1.30.8
Key start events: starter valve OPEN, N2, N1, OIL PSI rising,
FF, EGT (within 10 sec.; hot 725C), starter cutout, OIL PSI by
idle.
ENGINE START MALFUNCTIONS: (except for start valve) call for QRH
- before start lever to Idle: start switch OFF
- after start lever to Idle:
- before starter cutout: cutoff, motor for 60 secs
- after starter cutout: cutoff, N2 below 20%, then motor for 60 s.
TAKEOFF
RUNWAY VERIFICATION / ALIGNMENT PROCEDURE
The runway alignment check meets the requirements of an FMC
accuracy check
LOW VIS TAKEOFFS / ALTERNATE: (L-CAL FOM QRG p.3)
See LOW VIS takeoff minimums on Jepp plate 10-9A
No lower than 500 RVR
Need T/O Alternate IF:
- Departure field below landing minimums. Based on
"tower" report of vis. or RVR. (L-CAL FOM 4.20.1 / 2)
- must be within 400nm.
Minimum for alternate = same as regular alternate
NO REDUCED THRUST WHEN: (L-CAL 737 FM 4.10.7)
Anti-skid inop, suspected wind shear, snow, slush, standing
water penalty applied, either engine in ALT EEC mode,
PMC inoperative, tailwind > 10k, FMC inoperative.
when using assumed temp, throttles are set to reduced thrust
the bugs will always show maximum thrust.
ORDER OF TAKEOFF BUGS: (L-CAL 737 FM 3.60.6)
5 bugs: from accuload or QRH or [FMC] (-7, -8, -9, -9ER)
V1 [1] (Go / No Go, call "V1" at 5K before bug;
VR [R] ("ROTATE"; normally double bug)
V2 [orange bug]
V2 + 15 [white bug]
VM Flaps 0 [UP] ("clean maneuvering speed bug")
(Vref40+70 on PFD/ND displays)
for "Improved Climb Performance", V1, VR, and V2 are
increased and you set them on bugs.- not authorized IF:
Anti-skid inop. or Snow, slush standing water penalty applied.
when flying below VM Flaps 0, flaps should be used, with the
following "recommended" after takeoff maneuvering speeds
[FMC -7, -8, -9, -9ER]:
[UP] VM 0 (VREF 40 + 70)
[ 1 ] VM 1 (VREF 40 + 50)
[ 5 ] VM 5 (VREF 40 + 30)
[10 ] VM10(VREF 40 + 30)
[15 ] VM15(VREF 40 + 20)
VNAV may be selected on the ground prior to TOGA activation.
Note: L2 entries, and/or the selection of VNAV, cannot be made
until all entries are made into the PERF INIT page. When arming
VNAV for takeoff, it may be necessary to adjust the EO ACCEL
HT to comply with non-standard Engine Out acceleration
altitudes. Normally, Engine Out acceleration after an engine
failure occurs at 800 ft. AGL. If obstacle clearance require nonstandard altitudes, they will be noted on the 10-7 page or in the
RMKS section of Accuload. Pilots are required to adjust the EO
ACCEL HT on TAKEOFF REF page 2/2 LSK 4R
Max tailwind 10k up to 15k provided actual tailwind component
does not exceed value authorized by Accuload Pilot Weight
Manifest. Runway is clear and dry. Antiskid and thrust reversers
are fully operational. Max takeoff rated thrust is used. Auto
spoilers are used. (L-CAL 737 FM Chap. 1.20.2 and 1.20.6)
Max recommended crosswind 34/33k dry / 25/25k wet runway
/ 15/15k standing Water/slush / 25/25k Snow-No Melting.
(737 FM Chap. 1.20.5)
exterior lights when "cleared to line up and wait".
stabilize to 40% 5% and TOGA (SET THRUST)
"CHECK THRUST", "THRUST SET xx %N1"
call "100 kts, V1 (call 5kts before), Rotate, Pos Rate, Gear Up"
- concentrate on "100 knot" call (reject now only for "Engine
Failure or Fire Warning"), and "V1" call (committed; do V1 cut if
"Engine Failure").
- rotate at 3/sec, 15 pitch, maintain V2 + 20k (25k if light)
- rotate S L O W by visually looking at end of runway
(if V1cut, this will help guide you to keep runway heading!)
- 30 bank if V2 + 15 [white bug] or greater
- if reduced thrust, push throttles up to bugs.
At 400', Heading should engage if VNAV was selected on the
ground (no call is necessary to enhance quiet Cockpit)
- try to delay turns until 400' AGL (50' minimum for:
obstacles, engine out, noise abatement, adverse conditions)
At 1000', 10 pitch, V2 + 15 and accelerating:
- call " Flaps 1 (or 5)
- must have desired speed preset in "TGT SPD Climb page, L2
At 3000', call VNAV (if not selected on the ground)
OR, if VNAV is not available or not desired:
- "LVL CHG, Set Clean Maneuvering Speed, Flaps 1 (or 5)
At 10000' or when cleared by ATC select "ECON
CLIMB" when ready to accelerate.
- next flap retractions at the fixed maneuvering speeds.
- call "Flaps [UP]; After Takeoff Check", climb at VM 0 [UP],
turn A/P on (above 800)
- for flaps 1 takeoff, retract at fixed speeds and accelerating
- hold VM Flaps 0 to 3000 AFE
NADP-1 Noise Abatement: (a.k.a. ICAO-A)
(if not preset in climb page)
at 1500': "LVL CHG"
at 3000': " Set Clean Maneuvering Speed, Flaps 5 or 1"
REJECTED TAKEOFF:
Below 100k (any fire warning, smoke, failures, configuration,
wind shear, etc.)
After 100k only for Engine Failure, Unsafe for Flight OR
Fire Warning.
Captain calls "CONTINUE or REJECT"; and accomplishes:
1)close thrust levers, 2)disconnect autothrottle, 3)use RTO
autobrakes (if available), 4)raise speedbrake lever, 5)apply
maximum Reverse Thrust.
Stay on runway, hold brakes (unless evacuation is necessary,
then set brakes), and run checklists.
F/O call Tower, and PA to "remain seated"
Call for REJECTED TAKEOFF Checklist
consider brake cooling?, engine fire?, evacuation? (see signals),
fill out Irregular Operations Report (IOR) (L-CAL FOM 12.30.1)
ENGINE FAILURE AFTER V1:
ENGINE FAILURE, maintain track (rudder), slow pitch up to
13, gear up, silence bell, V2 [orange bug] to V2 +20k
At 400': "HDG SEL", maintain heading, radio call, place
5 units of rudder trim towards good engine
At 800': SET CLEAN MANEUVERING SPEED.
(if on FIRE, run ENGINE FIRE CHECK LIST)
At Vm raise flaps, SET MAX CONTINIOUS THRUST,
call for ENGINE FAILURE OR SHUTDOWN PROCEDURES
DAMAGE OR SEPARATION checklist after set clean
maneuvering speed, and bring flaps up 15 bank until V2+15)
Declare EMERGENCY, sq. 7700, balance fuel, give FA
T-E-S-T, call company, get Wx, call for ONE ENGINE
INOPERATIVE LANDING PROCEDURE checklist,
Consider restarting failed engine?
Failure in turn:
YOKE first, then RUDDER, go to 800', etc.
WINDSHEAR: (L-CAL 737 FM 4.10.31 and L-CAL FOM 7.10.6)
Enhancements / Reactive = windshear on Grnd. Prox. test
Predictive = windshear ahead on radar test
At Airports w/o Terminal Doppler Weather Radar(TDWR) or
Weather System Processor (WSP)
Setup: delay 30 mins. (>15k & increasing);
delay 15 mins. (<15k & decreasing),
use longest runway, flaps 5, full thrust, Flight Directors on,
use higher VR of RLL weight (L-CAL 737 FM 4.10.32)
VNAV should NOT be armed on GND in Wind shear conditions.
TOGA must be pressed a second time passing 400ft. AGL to
regain appropriate guidance in the event VNAV was engaged.
Windshear Escape:MAX THRUST, STOW SPEEDBRAKE,
TOGA (do below 2000 RA); follow FD pitch; no trim, no config.
changes; call radar altimeter Sink Rate.
- if Altitude Acquire, TOGA will go off, you must select again!
Windshear Gouge: (alerts)
- Windshear ahead = avoid, go around (trim and clean up)
- IN Windshear = (no trim or configuration change)
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ENROUTE
FMC/CDU:
DIR INTC: "DIR INTC", then waypoint to R6
(NG: waypoint to L1, then enter "INTC CRS")
INTC CRS always type inbound course, not radial
DNTKFX: set up on FIX page; non EFIS only works this
side of fix; EFIS can define either way: IAH/15 or IAH/-15
ENTERING SPEED AND ALTITUDE:
- can define speed and altitude (ex: 250/100)
- can define speed only (ex: 250/)
- can define altitude only (ex: 100)
- can define "at or above" alt (ex: 100A)
- can define at or below alt (ex: 100B)
FPA, V/B, V/S, VERT DEV (on Descent Page):
- FPA = actual flight path angle (should be = or steeper than V/B)
- V/B = computed angle (vertical bearing to meet 3R crossing)
- V/S = required vertical speed to achieve the displayed V/B
- VERT DEV = present deviation from computed vertical path
(For EFIS / NG aircraft: LNAV must be engaged for this to be correct!)
MISC:
C to F: double C minus 10% + 32 (if above 0) or
- 32 (if below 0) ex: 18C = 36 - 4 + 32 = 64F
Crew Oxygen:
- Over FL250 to 410: one pilot wear unless 2 pilots in seat
- Cabin altitude over 10,000': both pilots wear mask
IFR Altitudes RVSM:
- West = Even + 2k = 180, 200, 220320, 340, 360, etc.
- East = Odd + 2k = 190, 210, 230....330, 350, 370, etc.
DIVERSIONS: to change destination station.
FMC RTE page / ACT RTE page1/3 ACARS / INFLIGHT / DIVERSION page
Be sure to figure "bingo fuel" to start diversion!
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EMERGENCIES
GENERAL: (L-CAL FM Sec. 2 & L-CAL FOM Chapter 2)
IF possible: F/O fly on A/P, Captain resolve problem.
Declare an emergency IF: Engine loss, standby power
approach, priority handling required, if about to break a FAR,
etc. Give: Reason, Fuel (in minutes, ex.: 17.3 = 173 minutes),
Souls Onboard Sq. 7700
Notify Company and FA of emergency see
EMERGENCY SIGNALS next page.
Irregular Operations Report (IOR)(L-CAL FOM 12.30.1)
On any problems, always call for QRH
AUTOMATIC UNLOCK
(Boeing Flight Deck Door)
EMERGENCY SIGNALS:
4 or more chimes (from pilot or FA) = an emergency!
(Pilots do not leave cockpit)
Give F/A T-E-S-T: Type of emergency, Evacuation? Signals,
Time to land. Also, select ABA's.
Brace signal + 30 secs: "BRACE! BRACE! BRACE!
PA "REMAIN SEATED, REMAIN SEATED" = Do not evacuate
EVACUATION COMMAND:
PA "RELEASE YOUR SEATBELTS AND GET OUT
(Flight Attendants will specify which exits to use)
TRANSPONDER:
Hijack: 7500 (do NOT use 7700)
Lost COMM: 7600 (stay VFR & land, or fly last clearance)
Emergency: 7700 (Declare Emergency)
APPROACH
ARRIVAL MANEUVERING SPEEDS:
[UP] VM 0 (VREF 40 + 70)
[ 1 ] VM 1 (VREF 40 + 50)
[ 5 ] VM 5 (VREF 40 + 30)
[10 ] VM10(VREF 40 + 30)
[15 ] VM15(VREF 40 + 20)
[25 ] VM15(VREF 40 + 10)
Call Outs:
- "1000" (above TDZE based on radar altimeter)
FP: SET MISSED APPCH. ALT.
- "Approaching Minimums" (DDA / MDA + 100')
- "Minimums" (at DDA / MDA)
- "Missed Approach Point" (approach lights not in sight)
- "Approach Lights in Sight" OR "Runway in Sight"
disengage A/P by 50' below DA / DDA / MDA,
disengage A/T before 50' AGL
Missed Approach: be sure to set missed approach altitude!
TRAFFIC PATTERN:
downwind, "FLAPS 1" base or IAF outbound, "FLAPS 5"
when "cleared" for the approach and intercept heading:
- "VOR LOC" or "LNAV"; call for "LANDING CHECK".
- use V/S (not LVL CHG) to descend to next altitudes at
1000 to1500 fpm (no >1500 fpm, or GPWS will go off!)
- no greater than 1000 fpm below 1000' AGL
at LOC capture and ALT HOLD, set next altitude for stepdown
4 mi from FAF: "Gear Dn, F15, Ldg Chk,
verify VNAV/LNAV is engaged, Set TDZE on MCP
2 mi from FAF: Flaps 30 or 40, Target
at FAF altitude & cleared appr: verify MCP to TDZE
follow NP Approach Setup matrix in QRH!
At 1000 call out FP calls SET MISSED APPROACH ALT.
approach must show gradient path (GP) or cannot use VNAV
- if no GP, use prebriefed VVI rate on MCP (Vert Spd = VS)
Will NP stepdown fix cross GP? If not, use VS to cross
restriction; use Descent Page! DO NOT add ANY fixes after
FAF!
- Single Engine: at 11/2 mi from FAF, call for:
"GEAR DOWN, FLAPS 15, TARGET, LANDING CHECKLIST"
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MISSED APPROACH:
Must go around if: (at minimums, and cannot land, or.)
- not stabilized "in slot" by 500' abv. TDZE: glide path, trim,
configuration, < 40% N1, AS -5k to +15k, ILS G/S > 1 dot or
VNAV less than height of VNAV path pointer.
- GPWS: Anytime you get a "whoop - whoop pull up, terrain, or
configuration" warning you must do a go around. May
disregard if above 500' day VMC; for other GPWS
warnings you pull up until the warning goes away).
"TOGA, Flaps 15, Check Thrust, Positive Rate, Gear Up,
Check MA Altitude" ---- fly VREF + 15 [white bug]
At 400': "HDG SEL" or "LNAV" (if not previously set up)
At 1000': "LVL CHG, SET CLEAN MANEUVERING SPEED,
FLAPS 5"; "FLAPS 1, FLAPS UP(optional)After T/O Check"
At 3000' ---- call "VNAV" (if not previously engaged)
Rejected landing is same, except do not attempt if thrust
reversers were used.
- Single Engine:
"FLAPS 1, CHK THRUST, POSITIVE RATE, GEAR UP, CHK
MA ALT
At 400' "HDG SEL"
At 800' or obstacle clearance altitude: "SET CLEAN
MANEUVERING SPEED" "FLAPS UP (optional), SET MAX
CONT. THRUST, "ABBREVIATED AFTER T/O CHECKLISTt"
(15 bank to V2 + 15).
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LANDING INFORMATION:
VASI (3 light) 737 use near 2 (Far 2 for wide body)
If given a "land and hold short of runway xx" clearance,
you must have LAHSO approach information on 10-7 page.
Braking action: poor = no room for error nil = do not land!!!
you may tend to flare too high if runway width is 200' due to
depth perception; ie: keep it coming down!
WINDSHEAR:
See wind shear techniques in Takeoff section.
Target bug set for normal surface wind additive, not for
A/S loss, but actually fly VREF + "A/S loss additive"
(no > 20k) OR target, whichever is greater. Do not use A/T.
ex: Loss of A/S on final 10k:
- wind 12G20 = +14 target; do not add to this
- wind 12 = + 6 target; fly an extra 4k
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SUPPLEMENTARY
ETOPS:
Use ETOPS procedures outlined in L-CAL 737 FM Chapter 3-1
HOLDING NOTES:
"Hold East on 090 radial" (Standard = Right turns)
Must start to slow down within 3 min. of fix
(should receive holding instructions within 5 minutes)
Speeds: MHA thru 6000'' = 200k max; > 6000' thru
14M' = 230k (210k where published); >14M' = 265k
Inbound times: (adjust outbound leg to get inbound time)
14,000' or less = 1 min; over 14,000' = 11/2 min
- small box with number is published time in minutes for pattern.
Call: "Position, Time (Z) and Altitude" upon entering
If no pattern charted and no instructions, hold standard
pattern on inbound course to fix, at last assigned altitude.
Be sure to figure "bingo fuel" to start diversion!
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