EVENT 02 / 04CLIMB

Surprise / Startle

Surprise/startle event. Options: HYD LOSS OF SYSTEM A (NG: EMDP A/EDP A, MAX: EMDP 2/EDP 1) / STABILIZER TRIM INOPERATIVE / RUNAWAY STABILIZER [*MAX set STABILIZER RUNAWAY] / TRAILING EDGE FLAPS ASYMMETRY [*MAX set TRAILING EDGE FLAP DRIVE FAILURE] / TRAILING EDGE FLAPS DISAGREE (Flaps Extend to 15 in Alternate Ext.) [*MAX set FLAP/SLAT FAILURE].

Memory Cue

Surprise → Fly first → Diagnose after.

Objective

Manage startle, identify, apply memory/QRH; control under surprise.

What Examiner Watches

Startle management
Time to first correct action
Memory items if runaway stab

Common Mistakes

Wrong QRH interpretation
Poor decision making

Threats / TEM

Startle effects
Rush
Distraction
High workload

Boeing Procedural Notes

Runaway stab memory: Control column firm, AP/AT disconnect, STAB TRIM CUTOUT
HYD A loss: lose nose wheel steering, normal brakes, LE flaps alternate

PF Responsibilities

Stop, breathe, fly, then act

PM Responsibilities

Identify, support PF

CRM Focus

Startle protocol: pause → fly → identify.