B747-400 Crew Training

Mixed Operation Boeing 744 BCF and 744 ERF at Martinair

When we are going to operate the 744 BCF and the 744 ERF simultaneously we have to make
sure that we are aware of the differences between the 2 subvariants.
To verify that the correct manuals and Normal Checklist are in the correct aircraft there will be a
difference in colour either in the binders or in the labels with the ERF blue and the BCF red or
orange.
An updated differences list for OM B limitations, normal procedures and FCOM 2 will be
published on martinaircrew.com under training for reference and study.

Upon the reintroduction of the BCF an effort is made to strive for commonality in operation,
checklists, limitations and procedures.
As an example you can find in the normal checklist the item “PACKS……Set” in the before
takeoff checklist on the ERF and you will find the same item on the BCF.
In the Before Taxi checklist on both types the item AUTOBRAKES is answered by the RP even
though on the ERF the selector is in the LP area of responsibility.
In the After Takeoff/After Go around procedure the LG lever will be moved from UP to OFF on
BCF and ERF.

In some instances common procedures are not possible due to technical differences or
procedural differences.
To address this issue the purpose of this letter is to give a summary of the major differences:
ERF BCF
Engines GE CF6-80 62.1 klbs PW 4056 57.1 klbs
N1 EPR
Autostart 2 engines Manual start 1 at a time
simultaneously
Thrust Pneumatic Hydraulic
reversers
Packs Packs Off takeoff allowed Packs Off takeoff NOT allowed.
APU to pack takeoff allowed, SPC
OM B 6.4.1.3
Upper deck Manual slide pack Arming/disarming required
escape slides
Nose cargo YES NO
door
NAI/WAI AUTO function Manual only
Autobrake LP panel Pedestal
selector
EICAS No AGW and SAT displayed on AGW and SAT displayed on
EICAS EICAS
FMS No En route wind upload En route wind upload possible
possible
V1 WET prompt on TAKEOFF Calculate V1 WET with PI QRH
REF page
ACARS Different software. LINTOP Different software
deactivated
Standby ISFD RMI, Standby AI, ASI and altimeter
instruments
“Books” Blue/grey and OM B 7.x Orange and OM B 6.x
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Limitations:
Refer to the difference list between ERF/BCF
As highlights remember the difference in X-wind limit on a DRY runway, no PACKS OFF T/O
allowed on the BCF and a difference in Quick turnaround limitations.
The weight limitations are significantly different.

Memory items:
2.1 CABIN ALTITUDE: ERF descend to 10000 feet or lowest safe altitude
BCF descend to 14000 feet or lowest safe altitude

This is due to the fact that KLM has opted for a common level-off (Pax Freighter) altitude for
standardization.

7.1 Aborted Engine Start: The memory item is the same but the manual abort conditions
are different due to the Autostart feature on the ERF.

7.2 Multiple Engine Flameout: BCF CONT ignition ON.

7.2 ENG 1,2,3,4 AUTOSTART: On the ERF there is a memory item for this EICAS caution
message.

MEL
There may be differences for MEL procedures due to different policies between KLM and
Martinair.
For the ERF we are using the KLM MEL which includes all maintenance and operational
procedures. Most performance related MEL items (without a fixed correction value) are covered
in the Single Point Calculation (SPC) program, ref. OM B 7.4.3
For the BCF we will be using the AMOS MEL with a separate DDG and MEL Maintenance
Procedures Manual. Also most performance related MEL items (without a fixed correction value)
are covered in the Single Point Calculation (SPC) program, ref. OM B 6.4.3
For unserviceable loading equipment for ERF ref to M&B folder and BCF refer to MEL.

Performance
The BCF has the fixed derate options TO1 and TO2 and thus also multiple pages per station in
the OM C.
The Cost Index may differ with between ERF and BCF.
There is marked difference in procedures for V1 WET calculation.
On the ERF we can use the FMS feature.
On the BCF a correction has to be made with the Performance Inflight tables in the QRH
according the procedure in OM B 6.4.
The BCF has a low mass aft cg supplementary procedure.
CRZ CG correction is only possible on the ERF. For the BCF no correction tables is available;
don’t use the ERF table on the BCF.
The default CRZ CG for the BCF is 20% and for the ERF 8,5%.

For training purposes some performance questions will be published by the MFCT.
Using OM B Chapter performance in the cockpit as read and do during pre-flight will ensure the
correct procedure for the correct aircraft.
By individual calculation of takeoff and landing performance errors can be prevented.

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Dispatch
The computer programs at Dispatch will have some features making it almost
impossible to inadvertently make an ERF OFP for a BCF or vice versa.
OFP and loadsheets are linked to the AMC and thereby to aircraft registration and
sub variant.
Nevertheless make sure you adhere to checking all the details according OM A
8.1.10.6.1.

The computer loadsheet protection works in the same way as the OFP. However
make sure to check it according OM A 8.1.8.3.3.

SPC computer program is not linked to AMS therefore a human error is possible.
A double check in SPC header stating aircraft type and engine type is compulsory.
When using a SPC the BCF will normally have an optimum flap as default whereas
the ERF has a fixed FLAPS 20 setting with a manual option of selecting FLAPS 10.
Finally check the SPC according the relevant procedure in OM-B Chapter
performance.

Michiel van Haften, Erik Schumacher

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