Flying above ash-contaminated airspace - contingency
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Flying above ash-contaminated airspace - contingency
My airline and many others have started flying over airspace which appear to be contaminated in specified FL's. Typical safe FL's would be 340-350 and above.
My worries then is what to do in the event of an engine failure. One thing is sure: you are going to loose altitude and with increased thrust on the remaining engine you are not exactly following the Airbus/Boeing procedure for VA encounters.
Flying over high mountainous terrain you would plan with a drift down-procedure in case of cabin pressure loss, but I can't see any established contingency procedure (in my airline), which is normal for our industry, in this, for me, new situation?
regards
My worries then is what to do in the event of an engine failure. One thing is sure: you are going to loose altitude and with increased thrust on the remaining engine you are not exactly following the Airbus/Boeing procedure for VA encounters.
Flying over high mountainous terrain you would plan with a drift down-procedure in case of cabin pressure loss, but I can't see any established contingency procedure (in my airline), which is normal for our industry, in this, for me, new situation?
regards
