787 Fcom -

Inside the 787 FCOM: The "Holy Book" for Dreamliner Pilots

For pilots transitioning to the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the first encounter with the FCOM is both familiar and revolutionary. While the structure follows Boeing’s standard philosophy (initiated by the 777), the content reflects a paradigm shift in how pilots interact with aircraft systems.

Abnormal/Emergency: Protocols for equipment failures, fire, smoke, and other contingencies. 787 fcom

Top 3 "Gotchas" in 787 Initial Training (per the FCOM): Inside the 787 FCOM: The "Holy Book" for

The manual is typically organized into several core volumes: Part 1: Airplanes General General — aircraft description

: The 787 is more electrical than previous Boeings; understanding the power distribution is foundational. Hydraulics (Chapter 13)

Main sections (typical)

• General — aircraft description, limitations, dispatch information.
• Normal Procedures — preflight, startup, taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, shutdown.
• Abnormal Procedures — non-normal system malfunctions with checklists and operational guidance.
• Emergency Procedures — immediate actions for critical failures (fire, loss of pressurization, rapid decompression, dual engine failure).
• Systems — detailed descriptions of airframe, engines, electrical, hydraulic, fuel, flight controls, avionics, environmental, ice protection, and landing gear systems.
• Performance — takeoff/landing data, climb/cruise performance, weight and balance guidance.
• Supplemental Procedures — company-specific operational items, MEL/dispatch considerations.