Originally Posted by
White Van Driver
The AAIB didn't mention anything about expanded procedures and left the meaning of the checklist item "Confirm Flaps 5" quite unclear.
I would respectfully disagree.
As a general rule, if the meaning of a word in a particular context differs from everyday usage, it should be defined for the user.
"
Confirms" isn't so defined, therefore it's reasonable to interpret it as the usual meaning of
"to state with assurance that a fact is true".
While neither I, you nor the AAIB can get inside the head(s) of the person(s) who wrote the Actions list, I'd suggest that it's significant that it says, for example:
"
Sets thrust levers to idle"
"
Sets the passenger seat belt signs to OFF"
but, rather than "
Sets Flaps 5", it states "
Confirms Flaps 5".
