737 MAX Flight Crew Operations Manual
Normal Procedures -
Amplified Procedures
MN-FLT-OH-201
NP.21.64
Descent Procedures
Threat and errors associated with this phase of flight are:
• Rhyming briefing;
• Not verbalizing FMA and MCP changes;
• Lack of pilot’s dual check prior to FMC changes;
• Interruption and distraction;
• Overspeed;
• STAR / Runway change;
• Terrain;
• Adverse Weather;
• Traffic;
• High rate of descent near of level off altitude restrictions;
These items are not limited to and pilots are expected to anticipate any
threat.
Landing Data Limitations and Weather
Landing data regarding to performance limitations and weather info
should be written.
STAR
When inserting STAR, check waypoints with altitude restrictions.
ROUTE 2 (if installed): pilots may enter approach contingency when
published, when unavailable, pilots may enter route to a runway other
than the active runway in use or enter route to the alternate airport located
in the operational flight plan.
FMS - Descent Forecast
Descent Forecast page should be filled with data in order to provide
information to the FMS accurately calculate the descent path.
OPT Landing procedures
Each pilot must calculate the performance data on their own EFB and
compare values with the other crew member before inserting values into
FMC.
March 1, 2021
