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Old 3rd February 2007 | 17:22
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PantLoad
 
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Angel Uh Oh!!!!

So, all is well, all engines are purring, DA is reached, can't see to land. "Go-Around, Flaps" (Airbus callout) Then, as the thrust comes up, one coughs and quits.

Uh.....

Gee, the IAP says we need 7% climb gradient to do the published MAP.

Uh...

So, what is our climb gradient OEI with this weight and density altitude?

Uh....

Gee, I wish we had briefed on this before we bagan the approach.

Uh...

Well, where exactly is the terrain?

Uh...

So, do what makes sense: Do a max-effort climb straight down the runway. (As far as I know, they haven't built any mountains on runways.) When you get to the departure end of the runway (It's that long, narrow thing on the ND), fly the "Engine Failure on Takeoff" procedure. Advise ATC.

Will you, at some point, get on the ground safely? (Nobody hurt, no metal bent) Yes.

End of discussion...


At my old airline, the charts are entitled, "Engine Failure on Takeoff or Missed Approach".


Absent clear direction from your brilliant management, do what makes sense.


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