787 Fcom

Because the 787 departed significantly from traditional airliner architecture, its FCOM highlights several unique technological domains: The "No-Bleed" Systems Architecture

Traditional aircraft use pneumatic bleed air from the engines to power air conditioning, wing anti-ice, and engine starting. The 787 famously eliminated this, replacing it with a "more-electric" architecture.

If you are transitioning to the 787 from a Boeing 737NG/MAX or even a Boeing 777, the FCOM will feel significantly different due to the Dreamliner’s unique design philosophy. The "Bleedless" Architecture Reflection

Volume 2 is the technical encyclopedia of the Dreamliner. It explains how every component of the aircraft operates, how it interfaces with the cockpit, and how systems interact with one another.

This volume is the technical encyclopedia of the Dreamliner. It is broken down into chapters aligned with standard Air Transport Association (ATA) chapters, detailing how every system operates, its controls, indicators, and automated logic. Key chapters include: 787 fcom

: Configuring the aircraft for landing using the landing gear lever located centrally in the cockpit. 3. Non-Normal Procedures (QRH - Quick Reference Handbook)

: Overview of aircraft systems and operating principles.

Guidelines for handling uncommon but normal scenarios, such as operating in extreme cold weather, refueling with passengers onboard, or ferry flights.

(FMS integration, GPS, Inertial Reference) The "Bleedless" Architecture Reflection Volume 2 is the

Because official FCOMs are often described as "dry" or "dull," many pilots use third-party resources for preparation:

Traditional airliners divert hot bleed air from the engines to power air conditioning and anti-ice setups. The 787 replaces this with high-output electrical generators. The FCOM outlines how the 787 utilizes four 250 kVA starter-generators mounted on the main engines alongside two 225 kVA units on the Auxiliary Power Unit (APU). Pilots rely on the FCOM to manage load-shedding parameters and battery health, particularly regarding the advanced Lithium-Ion internal power grids. 2. Advanced Flight Deck Layout

The 787 FCOM is typically divided into several volumes or distinct sections to allow quick access during flight planning or in-flight operations: Volume 1: Procedures and Performance

– Explanation of the fly-by-wire system, flight control laws (Normal, Secondary, Direct), and flight envelope protection. It is broken down into chapters aligned with

Instructions for handling uncommon but normal scenarios, such as operating in extreme cold weather, using alternate landing gear extension methods, or ferrying an empty aircraft.

– Breakdown of the Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) messages and aural alerts. Quick Reference Handbook (QRH)

From a pilot's perspective, these differences are most apparent in the chapter for V-speed calculations and in the FCOM Limitations chapter for structural and weight limits.