Thoughts about this odd SOP....
My recent return to the sim saw a bleeds off takeoff using the APU to supply one pack.
When responding to the after start checklist item of:
“Packs and bleeds” I responded with:
“Packs auto, bleeds off” which is the actual switch position.
But I was corrected, apparently the correct answer is:
“Packs auto bleeds set”
Which is exactly the same response as for a normal after start bleed configuration.
I comply, no arguments from me.
But doesn't this fly in the face of logic? Shouldn't a checklist response reflect the ACTUAL switch position as apposed to simply replying with a generic response which could be used in either bleed configuration.
It doesn't appear to be a very effective trap for an incorrect bleed configuration?