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FO BENTAYEB Hichem
Secteur A330
Staff ID 34847
CPL 1354
SEANCE DE VOL NO 05
"DECOLLAGE 1"
Vitesses
VEF
The calibrated airspeed at which the critical engine is assumed to fail. It is used for the purpose
of performance calculations. It is never less than VMCG. The speed VEF is a rather strange one. As per
the certification specification definition, VEF means the speed at which the critical engine is assumed to
fail during take-off. VEF is selected by the aeroplane manufacture for purposes of certification testing,
primarily to establish the range of speeds from which V1 may be selected and secondly to help determine
the accelerate stop distance required.
Lets us try and explain what VEF is all about.
The definition of V1 is the speed at which, if the failure of the critical engine was recognised, there
is sufficient distance remaining to either abandon the take-off or continue the take-off. However,
recognising that the engine has failed does take time, in fact it’s about 1 second. Therefore to
recognise the engine failure at V1, the engine must have failed about 1 second before V1. The
speed, at which the critical engine fails, so that it may be recognised at V1, is called VEF .
V1 – DECISION SPEED
This is by far the most important speed in the take-off for Class A aeroplanes. V1 is called the
decision speed. It is so called because V1 determines the outcome of a critical decision that must
be made following an engine failure or other major critical systems failure.
V1 is defined as being the maximum speed at which the pilot must take the first action in order
to stop the aeroplane within the remaining accelerate stop distance. V1 is also the minimum
speed following engine failure that the pilot is able to continue the take-off within the remaining
take-off distance.
VGO is the lowest decision speed from which a continued take-off is possible within the take-off
distance available. VSTOP is the highest decision speed from which the aeroplane can stop within
the accelerate-stop distance available. These two speeds are the extremes of V1.
There are some rules about the speed for V1. These are shown in CAP 698 on page 2 of section
4 alongside the V1 definition. It states that V1:
Ø may not be less than VEF plus the speed gained with the critical engine inoperative for
the time between engine failure and the point at which the pilot applies the first means
of retardation.
Ø must not exceed VR
Ø must not exceed VMBE
Ø must not be less than VMCG
If the engine were to fail before V1, then the decision would be to abort the take-off. The reason
is because, with only one engine operating, there would be insufficient take-off distance left to
accelerate the aeroplane to the screen height. If the engine were to fail after V1, the decision is
to continue the take-off. The reason is because the aeroplane is travelling too fast to be able to
stop within the remaining accelerate stop distance available. In order to understand how V1 is
derived, we need to consider a graph which is shown in figure 13.1. This graph plots the takeoff
distance required and accelerate stop distance required based on a varying engine failure
speed.
VMCG - V1 –VMBE
Having looked at VMBE and VMCG we are now better placed to understand why these two speeds play a
role in influencing V1. According to the rule, V1 must not be less than VMCG.
VR - Rotation Speed
Rotation speed, VR, is the speed at which the pilot initiates action to raise the nose gear off the
ground, with the intention of becoming airborne. The pilot action is to pull back on the control
column. This action deflects the horizontal stabilizer to create a downward aerodynamic
force. This force rotates the aeroplane about its lateral axis and will raise the nose wheel off the
ground.
VR may not be less than
Ø V1
Ø 1.05 VMC
Ø a speed such that V2 may be attained before 35ft.
Ø a speed such that if the aeroplane is rotated at its maximum practicable rate will result
in a VLOF of not less than 1.1 VMU (all engines operating) or 1.05VMU (engine inoperative)
[ if the aeroplane is geometry limited or elevator power limited these margins are 1.08
VMU (all engines) and 1.04 VMU (engine inoperative)]
To analyse all the factors that can affect V2 turn to page 18 and 19 of section 4 in CAP 698. You
will recall from a similar discussion on V1 and VR that these pages can show the effect of mass,
configuration and density on V2. So ensure you can use these pages to see for yourself how
these factors change V2.
Once V2 is calculated by the pilots it can be entered into the flight management computer just
like V1 and VR were. Having done this V2 will be displayed to the pilots in the speed scale on the
left hand side of the Primary Flight Display or Electronic Attitude Director Indicator.
V3
The steady initial climb speed with all engines operating.
Pente
1er segment Pas de pente
2eme segment 2.4%
3eme segment 1.2%
Limitation au décollage
PROCEDURE
Essentially this procedure involves pretending or assuming that the temperature is a lot hotter
than it actually is. Imagine for the moment that the outside air temperature was continually
increasing and as a result the thrust produced by the engines continually decreasing. There will
eventually be a temperature beyond which there will be insufficient thrust to complete a takeoff.
This temperature is then used as the assumed temperature and the thrust equating to this
temperature is then set as the take-off thrust.
The procedure described below can also be found in CAP 698 on page 31 of section 4.
It is first necessary to determine the most limiting performance condition. The only common
parameter to enable comparison is that of temperature. Thus the maximum permissible
temperature must be calculated for the actual take-off mass from each of the following:
Ø field limit graph
Ø climb limit graph
Ø tyre-speed limit graph
Ø obstacle limit graph
From these temperatures, select the lowest and ensure that it does not exceed the environmental
limit. If it does, then the environmental limit becomes the assumed temperature.
a) Calculate the maximum assumed temperature from Figure 4.17 a or b, as appropriate.
Enter the left column with the actual ambient temperature and read the maximum temperature in the
column appropriate to the aerodrome pressure altitude.
b) From Figure 4.17c on bottom line, determine the minimum assumed temperature for the aerodrome
pressure altitude.
c) From the same table, for the assumed temperature to be used, determine the maximum take-off % N1.
Add 1.0% N1 if air conditioning packs are off. The assumed temperature used must neither exceed the
maximum from paragraph a) above nor be below the minimum from paragraph b) above.
d) Enter the left column of Figure 4.17d with assumed temperature minus ambient temperature. Travel
right along the line to the column appropriate to the ambient temperature, interpolating if necessary. Read
the % N1 adjustment.
e) Subtract the value determined at paragraph d) from that at paragraph c) to determine the % N1 to be
set at take-off.
Once AP is engaged, the rudder trim is managed through the AP and, hence, manual rudder
trim command, including reset, is inhibited.
THRUST CONSIDERATIONS
Consider the use of TOGA thrust, keeping in mind the following:
‐ For a FLEX takeoff, selecting the operating engine(s) to TOGA provides additional performance
margin but is not a requirement of the reduced thrust takeoff certification. The application of
TOGA will very quickly supply a large thrust increase but this comes with a significant increase
in yawing moment and an increased pitch rate. The selection of TOGA restores thrust margins
but it may be at the expense of increased workload in aircraft handling.
‐ For a derated takeoff , the flight crew cannot apply asymmetric TOGA thrust if the speed is
below F, due to VMCA considerations.
WARNING If the takeoff is performed at derated takeoff thrust, selecting TOGA at a speed
below F can lead to loss of control of the aircraft.
‐ Takeoff thrust is limited to 10 minutes.
PROCEDURE
INITIATION OF THE PROCEDURE
The PM will closely monitor the aircraft's flight path. He will cancel any Master Warning/Caution
and read the ECAM title displayed on the top line of the E/WD.
Procedures are initiated on PF command.
No action is taken (apart from cancelling audio warnings through the MASTER WARNING light)
until:
‐ The appropriate flight path is established and,
‐ The aircraft is at least 400 ft above the runway.
A height of 400 ft is recommended because it is a good compromise between the necessary
time for stabilization and the excessive delay in procedure initiation.
Priority must be given to the control of the aircraft trajectory. Once the PF has stabilized the
flight path, the PM confirms the failure and the PF orders ECAM actions.
The flight crew should delay the acceleration for securing the engine. An engine is considered
as secured when the ECAM actions of the procedures are performed until:
‐ "ENG MASTER OFF" for an engine failure without damage
‐ "AGENT 1 DISCH" for an engine failure with damage
‐ Fire extinguished or "AGENT 2 DISCH" for an engine fire.
Note: If the decision has been taken to delay the acceleration, the flight crew must not
exceed the engine out maximum acceleration altitude. (The engine out maximum
acceleration altitude corresponds to the maximum altitude that can be achieved with
one engine out and the other engine(s) operating at takeoff thrust for a maximum of 10
min.)
ACCELERATION SEGMENT
At the engine-out acceleration altitude, push ALT pb or push the V/S knob to level off and
allow the speed to increase. If the aircraft is being flown manually, the PF should remember
that, as airspeed increases, the rudder input needed to keep the beta target centred will reduce.
Retract the flaps as normal. When the flap lever is at zero, the beta target reverts to the normal
sideslip indication.
FINAL TAKE-OFF SEGMENT
As the speed trend arrow reaches Green Dot speed, pull for OPEN CLIMB, set THR MCT when
the LVR MCT message flashes on the FMA (triggered as the speed index reaches green dot)
and resume climb using MCT. If the thrust levers are already in the FLX/MCT detent, move
levers to CL and then back to MCT.
When an engine failure occurs after take-off, noise abatement procedures are no longer a
requirement. Additionally, the acceleration altitude provides a compromise between obstacle
clearance and engine thrust limiting time. It allows the aircraft to be configured to Flap 0 and
green dot speed, which provides the best climb gradient.
Once established on the final takeoff flight path, continue the ECAM (consider OEB, if
applicable). When the STATUS is displayed, the AFTER TAKEOFF/CLIMB checklist should be
completed and both the computer reset and engine relight (if no damage) considered. STATUS
should then be reviewed.
ONE ENGINE OUT FLIGHT PATH
The one engine out flight path will be flown according to the take-off briefing made at the gate:
‐ The EOSID (with attention to the decision point location)
‐ The SID
‐ Radar vector...
Arrêt décollage
FACTORS AFFECTING THE REJECTED TAKEOFF (RTO)
Experience has shown that a rejected takeoff can be hazardous, even if correct procedures are
followed.
Some factors that can detract from a successful rejected takeoff are as follows:
‐ Tire damage
‐ Brakes worn or not working correctly
‐ Brakes not being fully applied
‐ Error in gross weight determination
‐ Incorrect performance calculations
‐ Incorrect runway line-up technique
‐ Initial brake temperature
‐ Delay in initiating the stopping procedure
‐ Runway friction coefficient lower than expected.
Thorough pre-flight preparation and a conscientious exterior inspection can eliminate the effect of
some of these factors.
During the taxi-out, the takeoff briefing should be confirmed. Any change to the planned conditions
requires the crew to re-calculate the takeoff data. In this case, the crew should not be pressurised
into accepting a takeoff clearance before being fully ready. Similarly, the crew should not accept
an intersection takeoff until the takeoff performance has been checked.
The line-up technique is very important. The pilot should use the over steer technique to minimize
field length loss and consequently, to maximize the acceleration-stop distance available.
Ident.: PR-AEP-MISC-C-00020263.0002001 / 04 JUN 19
DECISION MAKING
A rejected takeoff is a potentially hazardous manoeuvre and the time for decision making is
limited. It is not possible to list all the factors that could lead to the decision to reject the takeoff.
However, in order to help the Captain to make a decision, the ECAM inhibits the warnings that are
not essential from 80 kt to 1 500 ft (or 2 min after lift-off, whichever occurs first). Therefore, any
warning received during this period must be considered as significant.
SPEED CONSIDERATIONS
To assist in the decision making process, the takeoff is divided into low and high speeds
regimes, with 100 kt being chosen as the dividing line. The speed of 100 kt is not critical but was
chosen in order to help the Captain make the decision and to avoid unnecessary stops from
high speed.
Below 100 kt:
The decision to reject the takeoff may be taken at the Captain's discretion, depending on
the circumstances.
The Captain should seriously consider discontinuing the takeoff, if any ECAM
warning/caution is activated.
Above 100 kt, and below V1:
Rejecting the takeoff at these speeds is a more serious matter, particularly on slippery
runways. It could lead to a hazardous situation, if the speed is approaching V1. At these
speeds, the Captain should be "go-minded" and very few situations should lead to the
decision to reject the takeoff:
1. Fire warning, or severe damage
2. Sudden loss of engine thrust
3. Malfunctions or conditions that give unambiguous indications that the aircraft will not fly
safely
4. Any ECAM alert.
Exceeding the EGT red line or nose gear vibration should not result in the decision to reject
takeoff above 100 kt.
In case of tire failure between V1 minus 20 kt and V1, unless debris from the tires has
caused serious engine anomalies, it is far better to get airborne, reduce the fuel load, and
land with a full runway length available.
The V1 call has precedence over any other call.
Above V1:
Takeoff must be continued, because it may not be possible to stop the aircraft on the
remaining runway.
DECISION CALLOUTS
The decision to reject the takeoff and the stop action is the responsibility of the Captain and
must be made prior to V1 speed. It is therefore recommended that the Captain keeps his
hand on the thrust levers until the aircraft reaches V1, whether he is Pilot Flying (PF) or Pilot
Monitoring (PM).
‐ If a malfunction occurs before V1, for which the Captain does not intend to reject the takeoff,
he will announce his intention by calling "GO".
‐ If a decision is made to reject the takeoff, the Captain calls "STOP". This call both confirms
the decision to reject the takeoff and also states that the Captain now has control. It is the
only time that hand-over of control is not accompanied by the phrase "I have control".
Ident.: PR-AEP-MISC-C-00020266.0001001 / 30 AUG 18
RTO TECHNIQUE
Should a RTO procedure is initiated, the following task sharing will be applied.
(1) : Full reverse may be used until coming to a complete stop. But, if there is enough runway
available at the end of the deceleration, it is preferable to reduce reverse thrust when
passing 70 kt
(2) : ‐ Announcing the deceleration means that the deceleration is felt by the crew, and
confirmed by the Vc trend on the PFD. The deceleration may also be confirmed by the
DECEL light (if the autobrake is on). However, this light only comes on when the actual
deceleration is 80 % of the selected rate, it is not an indicator of the proper autobrake
operation. For instance, the DECEL light might not appear on a contaminated runway,
with the autobrake working properly, due to the effect of the antiskid.
‐ If a rejected takeoff is initiated and MAX auto brake decelerates the aircraft, the captain
will avoid pressing the pedals (which might be a reflex action).
‐ If the autobrake is inoperative or if the takeoff is rejected prior to 72 kt (autobrake
not active and no deployment of spoilers), the captain simultaneously reduces thrust
and applies maximum pressure on both pedals. The aircraft will stop in the minimum
distance, only if the brake pedals are maintained fully pressed until the aircraft comes
to a stop.
‐ If the brake response does not seem appropriate for the runway condition, FULL
manual braking should be applied and maintained. If IN DOUBT, TAKE OVER
MANUALLY.
‐ If normal braking is inoperative, immediately apply the Loss of Braking procedure
(Refer to FCOM/PRO-ABN-BRAKES [MEM] LOSS OF BRAKING)
After a rejected takeoff, if the aircraft comes to a complete stop using autobrake MAX, release
brakes prior to taxi by disarming spoilers.
Do not attempt to vacate the runway, until it is absolutely clear that an evacuation is not necessary
and that it is safe to do so.
2.1.1 A runway for take-off or landing, appropriate to the operation, may be nominated for noise
abatement purposes, the objective being to utilize whenever possible those runways that permit
aeroplanes to avoid noise-sensitive areas during the initial departure and final approach phases
of flight.
2.1.2 Runways should not be selected for noise abatement purposes for landing operations
unless they are equipped with suitable glide path guidance, e.g. ILS, or a visual approach slope
indicator system for operations in visual meteorological conditions.
2.1.3 A pilot-in-command prompted by safety concerns can refuse a runway offered for noise
preferential reasons.
2.1.4 Noise abatement shall not be determining factor in runway nomination under the following
circumstances:
a. if the runway surface conditions are adversely affected (e.g. by snow, slush, ice, water, mud,
rubber, oil or other substances);
b. for landing in conditions:
1. when the ceiling is lower than 150 m (500 ft) above aerodrome elevation or the visibility
is less than (1900 m); or,
2. when the approach requires vertical minima greater than 100 m (300 ft) above aerodrome
elevation and:
(a) the ceiling is lower than 240 m (800 ft) above aerodrome elevation; or
(b) the visibility is less than 3000 m;
c. for take-off when the visibility is less than 1900 m;
d. when wind shear has been reported or forecast or when thunderstorms are expected to
affect the approach or departure;
e. when the crosswind component, including gusts, exceeds 28 km/h (15 kt), or the tailwind
component, including gusts, exceeds 9 km/h (5 kt).
Respect du SID