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Old 25th Sep 2011, 22:13
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despegue
 
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Ok guys, one important thing because I read a lot of BS here:

During an RTO on B737, the FO SITS ON HIS HANDS AFTER Selecting Flaps 40 (ONLY when passengers are onboard!!!) and announcing to ATC ABC123 Stopping. He/she DOES NOT start manipulating overhead switches but MONITORS THE PIC's actions and CALLS OUT any omissions .

I say again, the "Drill" is not to operate the Outfflow valve NOR is the drill to start an evacuation.

Even the "FLAPS 40" is a suggestion and not a Boeing procedure. It seriously hampers the fire departments views by the way and should only be done if evacuation is imminent. (the only reason for selecting F40) Remember that an evacuation must be a controlled event, where any omission by the crew might result in serious consequences for the passengers and CM's. DO NOT RUSH. Don't they teach that in the sim and on the line anymore?!

A company that has the FO going into the overhead while doing an RTO needs some serious bollocking
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