CONF iture;
The answer was in the revised procedure that never showed up, following the known and discussed cases of Air Caraibe. Airbus acknowledged it was necessary to think about something to help a crew in such circumstances … We are still in the wait … Is it part of the recommendation chapter in the coming report … ?
The "answer" showed up in 2006, in an Airbus presentation entitled, "
Unreliable Speed; Latest Improvements". References to the correct procedure for UAS were in a number of FCTMs by 2007, all before the Air Caraibes event.
Airbus initially wrote the reply to UAS in cruise is to adopt 5 deg of pitch up. The BEA confirmed such procedure in their press conference. Now, Airbus, through his chief pilot, says differently …
Yes, that's correct, they wrote that in November, 2002 under the heading, "Immediate Pitch Attitude and Thrust Guidance" followed by an admonition to "Respect the Stall Warning" and, "When the Flight Path is Stabilized" -Attitude/Thrust - Adjust".
This drill/checklist has gone through several revisions since its first appearance - the earliest I have is November, 2002.
The qualification to level off and troubleshoot when above circuit altitude or MSA clarifies the original checklist item, "When the Flight Path is Stabilized". Every drill, and guidance in the A330 FCTM emphasizes that leveling off and stabilizing the aircraft should be done as quickly as possible to avoid an overspeed. Stalling is not mentioned as a risk but every drill/checklist since 2002 also emphasizes the need to respect the stall warning. Later checklists provide guidance on the "flying technique to stabilize flight" with regard to pitch and power.