TCAS Recommendations

The onboard Traffic Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) was developed to prevent mid-air collision, particularly in case Air Traffic Controller guidance is incorrect. This Airbus document is an excelent TCAS summary for Airbus pilots (and also for the others…)… Continue Reading →

Taxiing aircraft with engines stopped

The idea to taxi aircraft without the main engine thrust is not recent. When Aerospatiale’s (one of Airbus’ founder partners) design office provided its conclusions on a study for “motorized wheels for autonomous taxiing for a 76 tonnes subsonic aircraft” back in 1977, the technology and oil prices were not at today’s high level, making…… Continue Reading →

Tire Burst

Tire bursting incidents occur regularly.The Concorde accident raised the greatest concern. This Airbus document reviews the different tire technologies lead to different bursting behaviors.Airbus recommendations are numerous and helpful for safe day to day operations…. Continue Reading →

Use Of Radio Altimeter

This briefing provides a review and discussion of the following aspects, highlighting the lessons learned from incidents / accidents (particularly during approach-and-landing): Barometric-altimeter reference (QNH or QFE), use of different units for altitude measurement and reading, Radio-altimeter callouts, and Low-OAT operation…. Continue Reading →

Windshield Protection

Windshield rain protection provides the flight crew with a clear vision through the aircraft windshield when rain is encountered. The «  Rainboe «  rain repellent fluid, originally used on Airbus aircraft in addition to the basic windshield wiper system, has been phased out as part of the worldwide effort to protect the Ozone layer. While…… Continue Reading →

Aging Transport Systems Investigation

The U.S. FAA and industry representatives are working together to determine how existing maintenance practices may be improved to help ensure the continued airworthiness of older airplanes. Although factfinding efforts to date have found no endemic safety issues, recommendations are being made to enhance the design and maintenance of airplane electrical systems and associated documentation…… Continue Reading →

Airbus Takeoff Safety Training Aid

The purpose of this brochure is to provide the Airlines with Airbus data to be used in conjunction with the TAKEOFF SAFETY TRAINING AID published by the Federal Aviation Administration. Airframe manufacturer's, Airlines, Pilot groups, and regulatory agencies have developed this training resource dedicated to reducing the number of rejected takeoff (RTO) accidents…. Continue Reading →