Quick Reference Handbook (QRH)
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Quick Reference Handbook (QRH) is a concise, easy-to-use manual kept in the cockpit that provides pilots with procedures for handling non-normal and emergency situations, as well as performance data corrections for specific conditions.
Purpose[edit | edit source]
The QRH serves as a quick-access reference for pilots facing unexpected problems or emergencies during flight.
Content[edit | edit source]
It contains checklists and procedures for various abnormal and emergency conditions, including system malfunctions, and performance data corrections.
Format[edit | edit source]
QRHs are designed for quick reference, often using a question-and-answer format or a search procedure to help pilots quickly find the relevant information.
Integration[edit | edit source]
For aircraft with an ECAM/EICAS (Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring/Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting System), the QRH is used in coordination with or as a backup to it.
Importance[edit | edit source]
The QRH is a vital tool for pilots, reducing workload and ensuring that critical steps are not overlooked under stress, thereby enhancing safety.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Checklists for various situations, such as trim runaways, engine fire, and emergency descent, are included in the QRH.
Updates[edit | edit source]
QRHs are regularly reviewed, updated, and revised to incorporate the latest and best practices.
Other names[edit | edit source]
Sometimes referred to as an "abnormal checklist" or "non-normal checklist."