WINDSHEAR Memory Items

Question 1

Considerations

Answer 1

A red flag “WINDSHEAR” is displayed on each PFD associated with an aural synthetic voice “WINDSHEAR” repeated three times.

If wind shear is detected either by the system or by pilot observation, apply the following recovery technique

Question 2

WINDSHEAR Recovery Steps at Takeoff

Answer 2

If before V1, reject takeoff if significant airspeed variations occur below indicated V1 and the pilot decides there is sufficient runway remaining to stop.

If after V1,
THR LEVERS - TOGA
REACHING VR - ROTATE
SRS ORDERS - FOLLOW

Question 3

WINDSHEAR Recovery Considerations at Takeoff

Answer 3

Note:
1) If engaged the autopilot disengages when Alpha is greater than Alpha Prot
2) If the FD bars are not available, use an initial pitch attitude up to 17.5 deg with full backtick if necessary. Increase pitch attitude if needed to minimize the loss of height.

Question 4

WINDSHEAR Recovery Steps when airborne (initial climb or landing)

Answer 4

THR LEVERS AT TOGA - SET OR CONFIRM
AP (if engaged) - KEEP
SRS ORDERS - FOLLOW

Question 5

WINDSHEAR recovery considerations when airborne (initial climb or landing)

Answer 5

Note:
1) If engaged the autopilot disengages when Alpha is greater than Alpha Prot
2) If the FD bars are not available, use an initial pitch attitude up to 17.5 deg with full backtick if necessary. Increase pitch attitude if needed to minimize the loss of height.

DO NOT CHANGE CONFIGURATION (SLATS/FLAPS, GEAR) UNTIL OUT OF SHEAR.

CLOSELY MONITOR FLIGHT PATH AND SPEED

RECOVER SMOOTHLY TO NORMAL CLIMB OUT OF SHEAR