Tailstrike

Question 1

What are some indications of a tail strike during rotation / flare?

Answer 1

• Noticeable bump or jolt
• Report from cabin crew, ATC, or pilots
• Scraping noise from the tail

Question 2

What are some risk factors for takeoff?

Answer 2

• Incorrect STAB Trim
• Incorrect VR
• Excessive rotation rate
• Early use of F/Ds
• Mishandling crosswind
• F1 Takeoff

Question 3

What is the usual tail clearance at F5 compared to F1?

Answer 3

F5 - 51cm

F1 - 33cm

Question 4

What are some risk factors in the landing for a tail strike?

Answer 4

Unstabilised approach

Holding off in the flare

Trimming in the flare

Mishandling a bounced landing / crosswind

Over rotation during a go around.

Question 5

What’s the general aim of the QRH NNC for TAIL STRIKE?

Answer 5

To not pressurise the airplane due to possible structural damage.

1. Pressurisation mode - MAN
2. Outflow VAVLE - fully OPEN
3. Land at nearest suitable airport.