Xfeed on Boeing
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On the DC-8/9 aircraft you have to move a big lever with a big X on it to a position visible to the people that need to know. That obviates the need for a light which can burn out leaving you "in the dark" so to speak...
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From: The Roman Empire
Maybe the reason is on the DC9 the big lever mechanically actuates the crossfeed valve, so there's no need to confirm it's position, while on Boeings the switch electrically controls the valve, so you need a light to confirm the desired position is actually reached.
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From: The Roman Empire
That happens on Boeings too...
I usually put the cklist in beetween the thrust levers as a memo.
Other guys turn the radar on test, or other similar tricks...
On those ac fitted with an "oven alarm clock" it's harder to forget...
I usually put the cklist in beetween the thrust levers as a memo.
Other guys turn the radar on test, or other similar tricks...
On those ac fitted with an "oven alarm clock" it's harder to forget...
