AC 120-71A

Historical

Advisory circular · Standard Operating Procedures for Flight Deck Crewmembers

A newer version is currentThis is a historical version. AC 120-71B is the version in force, approved January 10, 2017.
Approved
February 27, 2003
Last reviewed
August 15, 2024
Cancels
AC120-71
Cancelled by
AC120-71B
Family
AC 120-71 · 3 versions
Revision
A
14 CFR parts
119, 121, 135

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed November 21, 2025.

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Appendix 7 APPENDIX 7

(example)

SINGLE ENGINE ILS APPROACH -- ACTIONS and CALLOUTS

Callouts: shown in “BOLD TEXT” -- Actions: shown with bullets (•) in plain text PF PM Initial Approach “FLAPS 1, REF 60”

“FLAPS 5, REF 40”

• Select flaps 1

• Set command airspeed cursor to VREF 30 + 60

• Select flaps 5

• Set command airspeed cursor to VREF 30 + 40

•• Verify Nav radio tuned to appropriate ILS frequency When Cleared for the Approach

• Select APP mode

• Verify LOC and G/S annunciates white (armed) on ADI LOC Alive

• Verify localizer indication “LOCALIZER ALIVE” LOC Capture •• Verify LOC annunciates green (captured) on ADI GS Alive

• Verify G/S indication

“GEAR DOWN, FLAPS 20, VREF 20 + 5, SINGLE

ENGINE LANDING CHECKLIST” “GLIDESLOPE ALIVE”

• Position gear lever DOWN

• Select flaps 20

• Set command airspeed cursor to VREF 20 + 5

• Complete Single Engine Landing Checklist GS Capture “GLIDESLOPE CAPTURE”

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Appendix 8 APPENDIX 8 (example) APPROACH PROFILE: LNAV, LOC, or LOC B/CRS

• Complete Armich BLaining Checklist When cleared for the approach:

• Select LNAV, LOC, or LOC B/CRS*, as appropriate

• Verify armed

• Set raw data backup, as requirec Flaps 1 Flaps 5 VREF + 60 VREF + 40 VREF + 80 1/2 mile prior to FAF:

• Flaps 30

• Set VREF + 5 LOM 2-1/2 miles from FAF:

• Gear down

• FEVREF +20 At 1,000' HAT:

• Initiate Landing Checklist • Stabilized Approach At MDA or MDA Buffer Altitude:

• Set missed approach altitude

• If runway environment is in sight and the aircraft is in a position from which a normal approach to the intended runway can be made, land the aircraft.

- or -

• If runway environment is not in sight, perform a missed approach procedure.

* Aircraft not equipped with B/CRS feature, use LNAV Page 1 (and 2)

Appendix 9 APPENDIX 9

(example)

LNAV, LOC, or LOC B/CRS APPROACH -- ACTIONS and CALLOUTS

Callouts: in “BOLD TEXT” -- Actions: with bullets (•) in plain text PF PM Initial Approach “FLAPS 1 REF 60”

“FLAPS 5, REF 40”

• Select flaps 1

• Set command airspeed cursor to VREF 30 + 60, if requested

• Select flaps 5

• Set command airspeed cursor to VREF 30 + 40, if requested 2-1/2 miles from FAF “GEAR DOWN, FLAPS 20, REF 20, LANDING CHECKLIST”

• Position gear lever DOWN

• Select flaps 20

• Set command airspeed cursor to VREF 30 + 20, if requested

• Initiate Landing Checklist ½ mile prior to FAF “FLAPS 30, REF 5”

• Set/Request MDA or MDA Buffer Altitude

• Select flaps 30

• Set command airspeed cursor to VREF 30 + 5, if requested

• Set altitude, if requested

Appendix 9 APPENDIX 9 (continued)

•• Start timing, if appropriate At FAF

Select/Request V/S

• Set V/S, if requested

• Monitor descent At 1,000’ AFE

• Verify altitude

• Stabilized approach “1,000 ft.”

PF PM At 100’ above MDA (or MDA buffer altitude)

• Verify altitude “100 ABOVE”

• Divide time between monitoring instruments and scanning outside for runway environment AT MDA (or MDA buffer)

“SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE”

• Execute missed approach “MINIMUMS”

• Set missed approach altitude

•• Call out appropriate visual cues

“LANDING” “RUNWAY IN SIGHT”

• Monitor speed and sink rate (Runway environment IS in sight)

•• See landing procedure

“GO-AROUND” “MISSED

APPROACH

POINT, NO CONTACT” —or— (Runway environment NOT in sight or a safe landing is NOT possible)

•• See go-around procedure Page 2

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Appendix 10 APPENDIX 10 (example) ENGINE FAILURE AT or ABOVE V1 - PROFILE ENGINE FAILURE AT OR ABOVE V1 PROFILE

FLAP/SPEED SCHEDULE Flap Setting for Takeoff 20 15 1 Select flaps 5 at VREF + 20 VREF + 20 Select flaps 1 at VREF + 40 VREF + 40 VREF + 40 Select flaps 0 at VREF + 60 VREF + 60 VREF + 60 VREF + 60 Final Segment Climb VREF + 80 NOTE: After takeoff (and accelerating), the next lower flap setting may be made 20 knots prior to the maneuver speed for the flap settings as shown in the table above. In the event of a turn during flap retraction, limit bank angle to 15° or delay flap retraction until maneuver speed is reached.

VREF + 80:

• Select FL CH and MCT

• Accomplish appropriate checklist

• Accomplish After Takeoff Checklist At flap retraction speed:

• Flaps up Climbing thru 1,000' AFE or OCA:

• Select VERT SPD plus 100

• Retract flaps on schedule After Liftoff:

• Maintain runway heading (unless a turn is required)

• Maintain V½ to V2 + 15

• Maintain F/D commanded

• Disarm autothrottle on MCP f attitude

• Select HDG SEL at appropriate altitude Positive rate of climb:

Engine Failure: • Gear up

• Either pilot calls out VR:

"ENGINE FAILURE"

• Rotate slower than normal (approx.

upon recognition 2sec.) towards 10° pitch attitude

• Advance thrust levers to Commencing takeoff roll:

maximum

• Advance thrust levers to approx. 70% N1 takeoff • Select N1 (767) or EPR (757) thrust • Set takeoff thrust by 80 knots Page 1 (and 2)

Appendix 11 APPENDIX 11

(example)

ENGINE FAILURE AT or ABOVE V1 -- ACTIONS and CALLOUTS

Callouts: in “BOLD TEXT” -- Actions: with bullets (•) in plain text PF PM

•• Pilot first noting Engine Failure “ENGINE FAILURE”

Engine Failure “SET MAX POWER”

• Advance thrust levers to maximum takeoff thrust “POWER SET” VR

• Rotate towards 10° pitch attitude “ROTATE” Positive rate of climb

• Verify positive rate of climb “GEAR UP” “POSITIVE RATE”

• Position gear lever UP

• Maintain F/D commanded attitude “ADVISE ATC,” when appropriate

• Monitor speed and attitude

• Advise ATC

•• Comply with airport specific “Engine Failure After Takeoff” procedure (if published);

otherwise, fly runway heading After lift-off “HEADING SELECT”

• Select HDG SEL

• Verify HDG SEL annunciates

• Position A/T arm switch OFF

Appendix 11 APPENDIX 11 (continued)

ENGINE FAILURE AT or ABOVE V1 -- ACTIONS and CALLOUTS

Callouts: in “BOLD TEXT” -- Actions: with bullets (•) in plain text PF PM Climbing through 1,000’ AFE or obstruction clearance altitude (OCA), whichever is higher “VERTICAL SPEED PLUS 100”

• Reduce pitch and accelerate “FLAPS______” (Retract flaps on flap retraction speed schedule)

• Select VERT SPD to +100 FPM

• Select proper flap setting, when requested At flap retraction speed “FLAPS UP”

• Retract flaps

At VREF 30 + 80 “FLIGHT LEVEL

CHANGE, MAXIMUM

CONTINUOUS

THRUST, ENGINE _______ CHECKLIST,

AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST”

• Select FL CH

• Press CON on TMSP

• Set MCT “POWER SET”

• Accomplish appropriate checklist “ENGINE _________

CHECKLIST COMPLETE”

• Accomplish After Takeoff Checklist Page 2

Appendix 12 APPENDIX 12

(example)

WINDSHEAR – TAKEOFF WHILE on the RUNWAY -- RECOVERY TECHNIQUE

Takeoff While on The Runway Recovery Technique

• THRUST

• Apply thrust aggressively (Firewall Power)

• PITCH

• Push go-around switch

• Rotate toward 15° no later than 2,000 ft. remaining

• Increase beyond 15° if required to lift off

• Follow flight director commands

Note: After lift-off, follow After Lift-off Recovery Technique

After Lift-off/On Approach Windshear Recovery Technique

• THRUST

• Apply thrust aggressively (Firewall Power)

• PITCH

• Push either go-around switch

• Adjust toward 15°

• Follow flight director commands

• Increase beyond 15° if required to ensure acceptable flight path

• Always respect stickshaker

• CONFIGURATION

• Maintain existing configuration

Note: With a WINDSHEAR warning, if normal commands do not result in a substantial rate of climb, the AFDS smoothly transitions to a 15° pitch attitude or slightly below the pitch limit indicator, whichever is less.

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