Pilot forced to sleep on plane?
#51
You don't need the blue pump. But if memory serves the RAT is actually not a generator like on other planes... it's a hyd pump that powers the blue system, including the emerg gen which is hyd powered. So you do need blue fluid, plumbing, and reservoir in order for the RAT to power the gen.
I'm uncomfortable flying around business as usual without the blue system, since that's both your last ditch hyd and elec... both of which are required to control the plane. I could live without the blue pump.
I'm uncomfortable flying around business as usual without the blue system, since that's both your last ditch hyd and elec... both of which are required to control the plane. I could live without the blue pump.
I agree with this. Every situation is different.
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#52
If I lost the blue hydraulic pump I would continue if the FO was in agreement.
If I lost blue hydraulic fluid I would return.
Also I always thought it was a rule that if you are diverting to a field not on your release that an emergency must be declared or you were breaking a reg.
If I lost blue hydraulic fluid I would return.
Also I always thought it was a rule that if you are diverting to a field not on your release that an emergency must be declared or you were breaking a reg.
#54
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2019
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If I lost the blue hydraulic pump I would continue if the FO was in agreement.
If I lost blue hydraulic fluid I would return.
Also I always thought it was a rule that if you are diverting to a field not on your release that an emergency must be declared or you were breaking a reg.
If I lost blue hydraulic fluid I would return.
Also I always thought it was a rule that if you are diverting to a field not on your release that an emergency must be declared or you were breaking a reg.
#56
Often the company doesn't actually want you to go to the filed ALT... they often select the filed ALT to minimize the extra fuel you have to carry to fly to the ALT, not because it's a convenient ALT.
You don't have to amend the release... the release ALT has to be legal to
1) Depart and;
2) Continue to the DEST
If you bug out somewhere else the ALT requirement for the original DEST is null and void. You might possibly under some circumstances need a new ALT for the DIVERT field (declaring an emergency would avoid that).
#57
That/It/Thang
Joined APC: Aug 2020
Posts: 2,848
Likewise. The ALT is just for dispatch legality... you're not obligated to go there if there's a better option. "Better" could be safer, or just more convenient as long as it's still safe.
Often the company doesn't actually want you to go to the filed ALT... they often select the filed ALT to minimize the extra fuel you have to carry to fly to the ALT, not because it's a convenient ALT.
You don't have to amend the release... the release ALT has to be legal to
1) Depart and;
2) Continue to the DEST
If you bug out somewhere else the ALT requirement for the original DEST is null and void. You might possibly under some circumstances need a new ALT for the DIVERT field (declaring an emergency would avoid that).
Often the company doesn't actually want you to go to the filed ALT... they often select the filed ALT to minimize the extra fuel you have to carry to fly to the ALT, not because it's a convenient ALT.
You don't have to amend the release... the release ALT has to be legal to
1) Depart and;
2) Continue to the DEST
If you bug out somewhere else the ALT requirement for the original DEST is null and void. You might possibly under some circumstances need a new ALT for the DIVERT field (declaring an emergency would avoid that).
Not every airline.
#58
Covfefe
Joined APC: Jun 2015
Posts: 3,001
I believe he’s responding to someone saying it would violate a reg, which isn’t company dependent (unless you make argument that the FOM is an extension of the FARs). Also, just more out of curiosity, which airlines restrict you to go to the dispatch alternate? I’ve never heard of that. But I’ve only worked at 2 airlines.
#59
That/It/Thang
Joined APC: Aug 2020
Posts: 2,848
I believe he’s responding to someone saying it would violate a reg, which isn’t company dependent (unless you make argument that the FOM is an extension of the FARs). Also, just more out of curiosity, which airlines restrict you to go to the dispatch alternate? I’ve never heard of that. But I’ve only worked at 2 airlines.
Just adding the point that his assertion of not having to amend the release does not apply to every airline.
I also disagree with his position that "often the company doesnt want you to go to the filed alternate," which sounds more like company specific practice for his airline. 99% of the time, the alternate listed on my release makes sense and would be the practical alternate based on the reason for the alternate requirement
#60
I believe he’s responding to someone saying it would violate a reg, which isn’t company dependent (unless you make argument that the FOM is an extension of the FARs). Also, just more out of curiosity, which airlines restrict you to go to the dispatch alternate? I’ve never heard of that. But I’ve only worked at 2 airlines.
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