FLIGHT CONTROL SYS EICAS STATUS

MESSAGE (777 MT 27-005 R2)

Removing power in one or more hydraulic systems with one or more
engines operating causes a “FLIGHT CONTROL SYS” status message
due to actuation monitoring. This status message will be uncorrelated
because maintenance messages are inhibited when low pressure exists
in one or more hydraulic systems. Supplying hydraulic power will
clear the status message.

OPERATIONS WITH DISPATCH RELIEF FLIGHT CONTROL

STATUS MESSAGES DISPLAYED (777 MT 27-034)
Operators planning to dispatch an airplane per the Minimum
Equipment List (MEL) for AILERON ACTUATOR or FLAPERON
ACTUATOR Status messages should not do any of the following MAT
Ground Tests: ACE Monitor Test, Actuator Confidence, Aileron
Confidence, and Flaperon Confidence Tests.
Operators planning to dispatch an airplane per the MEL for the
SPOILER ACTUATOR Status message should not do the MAT
Ground Test ACE Monitor Test.
Note: For the SPOILER ACTUATOR Status Message, the Spoiler
System tests will not set a FLT CONTROL SYS when they fail.
The exception is for spoilers 4 & 11, or multiple spoiler pairs
failed, which will result in a FLT CONTROL SYS Status
message.
Running the above Ground Tests while any of the above Status
messages are active will cause the FLIGHT CONTROL SYS status
message to be displayed when the test fails. Dispatch is prohibited
with the FLIGHT CONTROL SYS status message active.

FUEL JETTISON PUMP MAINTENANCE MESSAGES (777 MT 28-029)

With the aircraft in ground mode (see AMM TASK 32-09-00-860-
801), the subject messages can be cleared using the following
procedure:
1. Ensure there is a minimum of 15,000 lbs (6804 kgs) of fuel in
each Main fuel tank so the jettison pumps inlets will be
submerged in fuel.
2. Open the Integrated Refuel Panel (IRP) door on the left wing.
3. Set the Defuel Valve Switch position on the P28 refueling panel
to OPEN (valve open).
4. In the cockpit, set the Jettison Arm Switch on the P5 overhead
panel to ON and verify the EICAS messages clear within 1
minute.
5. Set the Jettison Arm Switch to OFF, the Defuel Valve Switch to
OFF, and close the IRP door.
6. Verify maintenance messages show NOT ACTIVE.

FUEL REMAINING IN CENTER TANK AFTER LANDING

777 MT 28-013 R1
A small amount of fuel (less than 1000 lbs or 454 kgs) remaining in the center fuel tank after
landing can be normal after a flight in which center tank fuel is used.
On shorter flights with excess reserve fuel loads or other specific mission requirements, the main
tank jet pumps may not scavenge all center tank fuel prior to the top of descent.

ENGINE ANTI ICE (EAI) VALVE FAILED CLOSED MESSAGE (30-10112)

777 MT 30-004 R1
Boeing recommends that maintenance staff or flight crew during taxi increase engine idle an
additional 3% N1 and cycle the EAI switch from “Auto” to “On” to clear this message.
The valve should work within 3-4 seconds, however fault logic will allow up to 40 seconds
for the valve position to change. Cycling the switch may be repeated several times.
WASTE SYSTEM FLUSH LINE PRESSURE LIMITS (MT 38-009 R2)
Recommended pressure 30-50 PSIG
Maximum pressure 80 PSIG

NUMBER 1 AND 2 WINDSHIELD – DELAMINATION LIMITS (777 MT 56-003)

CONDITION
Airlines are requesting guidance as to when a windshield should be replaced due to delamination. Aircraft Maintenance Manual
(AMM) specifies a non-critical visual zone of 2 inches; no structural limit is given. Delamination of cockpit windows typically
occurs at the defog heat interface between the inner and core plies. Delamination of #2 windows is more common.
RECOMMENDEDACTION
A recently completed safety review of cockpit window delamination has shown that there is no need for this limit. Delamination
in cockpit window is limited by vision requirements only. Because of variations in the size, location and optical quality of
delamination it is up to the operator’s flight crews and maintenance personnel to evaluate delaminated windows to determine
when vision is no longer acceptable.