What is the best way to shut down a 747 engine?

[Guest cliffie1931]

To understand how the 747-400 flies with only three engines is there a "best" way to shut one of them down while in flight?Cliff

[744pilot 0]

For training practice on three engines. I would suggest shutdown Engine 2 or 3 since they have the least HYD. System Redundancy. Also, do not forget to open all crossfeed valves (if not already open). Set the Transponder to TA only.And you can start a practice for flying 3 engines.If necesary you might need to trim the a/c.

[Guest cliffie1931]

Ramon I'm not yet able to start from Cold and Dark and hence am not well aquainted with the engine switches.May I ask you to tell me what switches I should use to shut down one of those engines?Cliff (In Spain)

[Guest cliffie1931]

Bingo...I found it under the throttles!And thanks for the advice about the cross feed valves and the need to trimRegards,Cliff

[744pilot 0]

Ofcourse.On the throttle panel, below the throttles there are 4 fuel control switches. They are numbered from, left to right, 1,2,3 and 4.Switch number 3 to cutoff and a few seconds later you will hear a master caution and on the EICAS y'll see >ENG 3 SHUTDOWN

[744pilot 0]

your welcome. :)

[744pilot 0]

BTW. If you're new to the whole aviation community and unknown with the B744 I would suggest buying this video: http://www.itvv.com/virb747400.aspGood luck captain,

[Guest cliffie1931]

Excellent idea Ramon. I'll watch that video.But I have another question please. Why do I have to trim the aircraft after an engine shut down if the Autopilot is engaged?

[Stuntie 0]

>Excellent idea Ramon. I'll watch that video.>>But I have another question please. Why do I have to trim the>aircraft after an engine shut down if the Autopilot is>engaged?Thats the 'if neccessary' bit - i.e. if you didn't have the AutoPilot on you would probably trim it to compensate for the asymetrical thrust.