Engine Severe Damage / Separation

Quick Reference: Engine Severe Damage / Separation

Checklist Trigger

One or more of these occur:

• Airframe vibrations with abnormal engine indications
• Engine separation
• EICAS message: ENG FAIL L/R (accompanied by severe damage symptoms)

Memory Items 🔴

CAUTION

MEMORY ITEMS MUST BE COMPLETED FROM MEMORY

• A/T ARM Switch (Affected side) … … … Confirm … . OFF
• Thrust Lever (Affected side) … … … . . Confirm … . Idle
• FUEL CONTROL Switch (Affected side) . . Confirm … . CUTOFF
• Engine Fire Switch (Affected side) … … . Confirm … . Pull

Reference Items 🟢

• If high airframe vibration occurs and flight limits permit:
  • Reduce airspeed and altitude.
• Plan to land at the nearest suitable airport.
• Review Engine Inoperative Flight conditions

Notes & Gotchas

• Do NOT pull the Engine Fire Switch unless you confirm the affected side!
• Related FCTM Review: Engine Failure Recognition Training
• GE90 Engine System Overview