The use of memory items should be minimised as the memory, particularly when under significant stress, is a very unreliable tool.
In my company there are various schools of thought however one fleet effectively got rid of every recall except those that required immediate action and this included engine fires etc. (to clarify engine fires are not a memory item)
This immediately reduced the number of errors in the sim and took a huge amount of pressure off the crews and in my mind improved safety immeasurably.
The old school thinking that an engine fire is a situation that requires immediate attention I think can easily be dispelled and when considered in the cold hard light of day with no emotion attached, it is clear that shutting down an engine at low level is a potentially dangerous event.
Given that in most situations an engine with a fire warning is still producing power, waiting a little bit until the aircraft is away from the ground at a safe height, in most cases cleaned up and operating safely, before actioning the items associated with the fire is a safe and prudent way to handle the event.
Some may disagree but I think the evidence from having seen these events handled in various ways makes it quite clear which is the better way to go.
Last edited by Snakecharma; 27th May 2016 at 04:34.