Hi everyone, after several years reading and enjoying your posts, here is my first one. I'm quite new on the bus, so first of all sorry if this is an obvious one, I just don't understand it
In the FCTM (A320)- AO.020- The emergency evacuation procedure.. it says:
"EVACUATION...INITIATE requires the captain confirmation that the emergency evacuation is still required. If still required, the captain:
• Notifies the cabin crew to start the evacuation,
• Activates the EVAC command,
• AdvisesATC,
This will be done preferably in this order for a clear understanding by cabin crew.
Note: In the case of an emergency evacuation subsequent to a rejected takeoff, the F/O (instead of the captain) advises the ATC."
I understand all of it except the last note. Why is it different during an evacuation after a rejected takeoff? Why is the FO in this particular case calling ATC?
Thanks in advance, and safe flights everyone!