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INTRODUCTION
01OCT08
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PMDG MD-11
In the example graphic below, you are setting a relatively high rate of
nuisance failures, meaning that the rate of incidence is going to
approximate 6 events in 10 hours of flight time. However, you will only
receive 3 incidents.
Failures That Make Things Worse:
When activating failures within the
airplane, it is important that the user be prepared to use the Flight Crew
Operating Manual (FCOM) and/or the Quick Reference Handbook
(QRH)in order to troubleshoot and handle subsequent failures correctly.
Some types of failures, if not handled correctly, can lead to subsequent
and often more critical systemic failures.
Additionally, there is a statistical component involved when the Abnormals
checklist calls for re-setting a system in flight. Based upon real world flight
data, some systems will reset easily, while others may continue to fail.
Failure to follow the Abnormal checklist in such a situation may in fact
result in further damage to the airplane or its systems. This effect is
modeled for most failure modes, so
follow the Abnormal Checklist!
The FCOM is a primary reference for understanding how to operate the
airplane, and it contains emergency procedures, normal and abnormal
procedures to cover nearly every eventuality that you might encounter in
flight. You should spend some time reading the FCOM to become familiar
with the operation of the airplane.
