The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) frequently issues Airworthiness Directives (ADs) requiring updates to the Flight Control Module (FCM) software. When the software is updated from Common Block Point (CBP) 5.0 to 5.1, the procedures for handling a flight control fault may change. The FCOM is revised in tandem with these updates, and pilots must be aware of these changes.
787 FCOM Structure ├── Volume 1: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) & Limitations ├── Volume 2: Systems Descriptions (Chapters 1 to 15+) └── QRH (Quick Reference Handbook): Emergency & Non-Normal Checklists Volume 1: Operations Manual
Chapter 11 details the 787's advanced fly-by-wire system. The FCOM clarifies the three primary control modes:
If an automated alert (EICAS) flags a system fault, pilots utilize the FCOM's non-normal section alongside the Electronic Checklist to systematically isolate the problem and determine if an inflight diversion is required. 787 fcom
Traditional aircraft use compressed air from the engines to power air conditioning and wing anti-ice. The 787 FCOM details how these systems are now electrically driven, significantly improving fuel efficiency but changing how pilots manage engine starts and environmental controls.
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– Overview of the aircraft dimensions, flight deck layout, and crew stations. 787 FCOM Structure ├── Volume 1: Standard Operating
This post provides a professional overview and study guide for the Boeing 787 Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM)
This volume focuses on how to fly the airplane. It contains limitations, normal procedures (checklists), supplementary procedures (like cold weather ops), and performance data.
| Section | Description | | :--- | :--- | | | An in-depth overview of each aircraft system (e.g., Electrical, Hydraulic, Air Conditioning), detailing its design, logic, and the location and function of all controls and indicators. | | Limitations (Vol. 1) | A critical section containing all mandatory operating limits and flight envelope restrictions, such as maximum speeds, altitudes, and wind conditions, that must not be exceeded. | | Normal Procedures (Vol. 1) | Step-by-step guides for all phases of flight from preflight preparation to secure after landing, including checklists for standard operations. | | Non-Normal Procedures (Vol. 2) | Immediate action items and checklists to follow in the event of system failures or emergency situations, such as engine fires, depressurization, or electrical faults. | | Performance (Vol. 2) | Data for flight planning and real-time calculations, including takeoff, landing, and climb performance, along with weight and balance information. | | Flight Management, Navigation, and Communications | Procedures for programming the Flight Management Computer (FMC), utilizing navigation systems, and operating communication radios, including autopilot and auto-throttle systems. | | Appendices & Supplementary Procedures | Additional guidance, including documents like the Deferred Maintenance Items (DMI) procedures and operational engineering bulletins. | The 787 FCOM details how these systems are
: The 787 features an integrated electronic checklist on the display units, which automatically checks off completed actions sensed by the aircraft systems. 4. Flight Management and Performance FMC Programming
Reviews of the FCOM often focus on its density and the learning curve for new pilots:
Covers non-standard but routine operations, such as cold-weather operations, de-icing, and ferry flights. Volume 2: Systems Descriptions
