Everything else is "read and do" from the FCOM/EFB.
For the pilot transitioning from a 757 or 767, the 787 FCOM can feel intimidating. There are no folds, no sticky notes, and no worn-out pages to mark the critical engine failure checklist. But for the modern aviator, it is the most powerful tool ever placed on a flight deck. It knows the airplane better than you ever will—and it is happy to share that knowledge, provided you know where to click.
Because the 787 is data-linked via and Gatelink , the FCOM can receive real-time operator revisions. If the FAA or EASA issues an Airworthiness Directive (AD) regarding the bleedless engine start procedure, the pilot’s EFB can update the 787 FCOM before the next departure leg. 787 fcom
The manual details the performance benefits of a fuselage that is . Because composites do not corrode like aluminum, the FCOM outlines higher cabin humidity levels and a lower cabin altitude (typically 6,000 feet instead of 8,000 feet), which significantly reduces passenger fatigue on ultra-long-haul flights. 3. Advanced Flight Deck & HUDs
Often called the "QRC" (Quick Reference Handbook) integration. Due to the 787’s fault-tolerant design, many "non-normals" are actually (DDG items). Everything else is "read and do" from the FCOM/EFB
Boeing is currently testing for the next iteration of the 787 FCOM. Instead of typing "ELEC AC BUS 1 FAIL," pilots will speak into the headset: "Dreamliner, I lost bus 1." The system will highlight the relevant FCOM paragraph on the screen.
Boeing reduced memory items in the 787 FCOM to less than 10. They are: But for the modern aviator, it is the
Wait, no bleed air? The 787 FCOM spends significant time explaining that the GEnx or Trent 1000 engines do not provide bleed air for anti-ice or pressurization. Instead, they use and electric cabin compressors .
The 787 FCOM is 30% thinner than the 777 FCOM because the airplane automates fault isolation. If you see a "ELEC" message, the FCOM often says "No crew action required" — the plane already fixed it. That’s the real 787 magic.