B737 Takeoff and Rejected Takeoff

B737 SOP chapter 5, Take-off & Rejected Take-off. By the end of this chapter you can explain the pre-briefed reject decision, monitored roll, V-speed boundaries and the distinct actions after a stop or a continued take-off.

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What this chapter covers

1. 1
   The decision is made before the rollWritten from standard 737 phase-of-flight operating procedure
   9 min read
2. 2
   Monitoring the take-off rollWritten from standard 737 phase-of-flight operating procedure
   9 min read
3. 3
   V-speeds and the two speed regimesWritten from standard 737 phase-of-flight operating procedure
   13 min read
4. 4
   Carry out the decision, then assessWritten from standard 737 phase-of-flight operating procedure
   9 min read

737 takeoff and RTO terms

Takeoff briefing

Agrees the runway, performance, reject criteria and who calls and decides before the roll.

RTO (rejected takeoff)

Stopping the takeoff: thrust idle, maximum braking, speedbrakes and reverse, and a full stop on the centreline.

V1 callout

Tells both pilots the stopping window has closed. The first stopping action must already be under way by V1.

VEF

The speed at which the critical engine is assumed to fail during takeoff.

VMCG

Minimum control speed on the ground, using aerodynamic controls only. V1 cannot be below it.

VR

Rotation speed, chosen so V2 is reached by 35 ft above the runway.

V2

Takeoff safety speed: the minimum speed by 35 ft and the climb target with an engine failed.

Low speed regime

Below the operator's boundary, commonly 80 to 100 kt: reject for any significant failure.

High speed regime

From the boundary to V1: reject only for a serious event such as engine failure or fire.

Thrust set callout

The PM confirms each engine is producing its planned takeoff thrust early in the roll.

Airspeed cross-check

Both airspeed indications compared at a low speed, while stopping is still easy.

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