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Old 19th Apr 2013, 10:41
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Rule 1 - FLY THE AIRCRAFT.

Selection of TOGA is SOP for some operators - yes you will be adding fuel to the fire - but the increased performance will get you to 400' AGL quicker to allow actioning of ECAM in a failure case - with fire the engine is still producing thrust so performance is less of an issue compared to EFATO.

Provided the aircraft is under control (Trimmed, AP in, HDG/EOSID established) it is permissible to commence ECAM <400' but only in exceptional circumstances - FIRE is a good example!

The fire is dealt with by ECAM, not from memory actions. It is a controlled and deliberate sequence requiring good crew cooperation - because you DON'T want to get it wrong!

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