Which action is not described as part of the initial engine failure cruise procedure?

Which action is not described as part of the initial engine failure cruise procedure?

• A. Set thrust to MCT
• B. Disconnect A/THR
• C. Retract flaps to 0 degrees
• D. Command ECAM actions to PM

Answer: (C)

In an engine failure during cruise, the immediate focus is to keep control of the airplane with the remaining engine, isolate the failed engine, and ensure the crew follows a guided checklist. Setting thrust to maximum continuous thrust on the operating engine provides the best available performance to stabilize and climb as needed. Disconnecting auto-throttle stops the system from fighting the crew’s manual thrust control, allowing a stable, controlled thrust setting on the remaining engine. Commanding ECAM actions to the pilot monitoring ensures the crew sees and follows the required steps, maintaining clear coordination. Retracting flaps to zero degrees is not part of the initial engine-failure cruise procedure because changing flap settings is a configuration action tied to approach and landing. During the initial response, you typically keep the current flap setting and address the engine failure with thrust, autothrottle isolation, and ECAM guidance.

In an engine failure during cruise, the immediate focus is to keep control of the airplane with the remaining engine, isolate the failed engine, and ensure the crew follows a guided checklist. Setting thrust to maximum continuous thrust on the operating engine provides the best available performance to stabilize and climb as needed. Disconnecting auto-throttle stops the system from fighting the crew’s manual thrust control, allowing a stable, controlled thrust setting on the remaining engine. Commanding ECAM actions to the pilot monitoring ensures the crew sees and follows the required steps, maintaining clear coordination.

Retracting flaps to zero degrees is not part of the initial engine-failure cruise procedure because changing flap settings is a configuration action tied to approach and landing. During the initial response, you typically keep the current flap setting and address the engine failure with thrust, autothrottle isolation, and ECAM guidance.