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McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM)

The is the definitive technical resource for pilots, providing detailed procedures, systems descriptions, and performance data for this iconic tri-jet. Since the MD-11 is primarily used in cargo operations today, these manuals are essential for understanding the unique handling characteristics of the aircraft. Manual Overview & Structure

MD-11 FCOM Rev 23 (Jan 2025) ├── Preface │ ├── Revision Highlights │ ├── List of Effective Pages │ └── Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL) Cross-Reference ├── 00 – General │ ├── Three-view drawing │ ├── Station diagram │ └── Abbreviations ├── 06 – Dimensions & Areas (cargo door openings, turning radius) ├── 07 – Lifting & Shoring ├── 12 – Servicing (fuel, oil, hydraulic fluid types) ├── 21 – Air Conditioning & Pressurization (dual packs, outflow valve) ├── 22 – Autoflight (DFGS modes, FMC, VNAV) ├── 23 – Communications (VHF, HF, SATCOM, ACARS) ├── 24 – Electrical (bus tie logic, emergency generator) ├── 27 – Flight Controls (elevon PCU, rudder ratio changer) ├── 28 – Fuel (trim tank transfer sequence, scavenge jet pumps) ├── 29 – Hydraulics (engine-driven pumps, RAT deployment) ├── 32 – Landing Gear (tilt link, alternate extension) ├── 70 – Powerplant (FADEC, N1/N2 limits, thrust reverser) ├── 71 – APU (starting envelope, bleed limitations) ├── Limitations Section (Red-bordered pages) │ ├── Operational limits │ ├── Weight & balance limits │ └── Engine operating envelope └── Emergency Procedures (Green-bordered pages) ├── Double engine failure ├── Uncommanded rudder (historic MD-11 issue) ├── Cargo smoke/fire (with checklist flow) └── Ditching & evacuation md-11 fcom pdf

Weight

| Aspect | Paper FCOM (3+ binders) | PDF FCOM (on EFB) | |--------|--------------------------|--------------------| | | ~12 kg | 0 kg | | Search speed | Slow (use index, then flip) | Instant | | Revision effort | Replace hundreds of pages | Download new file | | Redundancy | No electronic backup needed | Requires secondary device or paper QRH | | Legibility in dark cockpit | Requires flashlight | Backlit display | | Anomaly risk | Lost or torn pages | Battery depletion, screen failure | McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM)

For Real-World Pilots (Type Rated)

• FAA and EASA require that flight crews have immediate access to the current approved FCOM during flight. A PDF on a company-issued iPad or EFB is legal provided:

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  Report ID:

  AV-TECH-MD11-2024-01 Date: April 19, 2026 Subject: McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual (PDF format) Prepared by: Aviation Technical Documentation Unit

  For questions or updates to this technical report, contact the Aviation Documentation Standards Committee.