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Attributes | |
ACN | 1564771 |
Time | |
Date | 201807 |
Local Time Of Day | 1801-2400 |
Place | |
Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
State Reference | US |
Aircraft 1 | |
Make Model Name | B757-200 |
Operating Under FAR Part | Part 121 |
Flight Phase | Takeoff |
Flight Plan | IFR |
Component | |
Aircraft Component | Fuel Quantity-Pressure Indication |
Person 1 | |
Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
Person 2 | |
Function | Pilot Not Flying First Officer |
Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
Events | |
Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical |
Narrative:
Planned for maximum power takeoff due to wind shear reports from tower. Cleared for rolling takeoff on runway xxr; which requires a 180 degree turn onto the runway. As we rolled out on centerline; we saw a fuel pump low pressure amber annunciation. As I was steering and advancing power and unable to reference the fuel gage to look at fuel; I asked 'is the center tank low.' I was confused when the first officer responded 'no.' I assumed that it must be and continued the takeoff; calling for auto throttles 'engage.' about the time the engines stabilized in maximum power; the first officer pointed to a red RPM exceeding on the #2 engine. Seeing the red exceeding and still not sure about the reason for the fuel pressure warning; I accomplished an uneventful rejected takeoff; allowing the auto brakes to function until below 60 knots. We exited the runway about 4000 feet from the threshold. I aborted very shortly after power stabilized and believed we started the abort about 80 KIAS. Personnel on the team later told me the actual speed was 111 KIAS. On his recommendation; we are filing this [report].the center tank had low fuel of about 2300 lbs. During the extended turn onto the runway; fuel slosh the right center fuel pump; causing a warning and resulting [in] crew communication confusion. The fuel panel on the 75/76 is not easy for the captain to read quickly; and especially while steering; advancing throttles; and setting up for centerline takeoff.the maximum power rolling takeoff with a lightweight aircraft caused a much faster acceleration than we were accustomed to. Although I thought we had to be slow (no 80 KIAS call had been made); it turns out the rolling maximum power takeoff accelerated the speed much more than either of us thought. Multiple warnings; combined with communication confusion; made rejecting the takeoff seem like the prudent action at the time.fuel should be on the front panel like almost every other aircraft. It is very difficult to see from the captain's seat without leaning over the console. The led digits are not visible at the acute angle from a normal seating position.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: B757-200 flight crew reported obersving EICAS warnings and aborted takeoff.
Narrative: Planned for maximum power takeoff due to wind shear reports from Tower. Cleared for rolling takeoff on RWY XXR; which requires a 180 degree turn onto the runway. As we rolled out on centerline; we saw a fuel pump low pressure amber annunciation. As I was steering and advancing power and unable to reference the fuel gage to look at fuel; I asked 'Is the center tank low.' I was confused when the First Officer responded 'no.' I assumed that it must be and continued the takeoff; calling for auto throttles 'engage.' About the time the engines stabilized in maximum power; the First Officer pointed to a red RPM exceeding on the #2 engine. Seeing the red exceeding and still not sure about the reason for the fuel pressure warning; I accomplished an uneventful rejected takeoff; allowing the auto brakes to function until below 60 knots. We exited the runway about 4000 feet from the threshold. I aborted very shortly after power stabilized and believed we started the abort about 80 KIAS. Personnel on the team later told me the actual speed was 111 KIAS. On his recommendation; we are filing this [report].The center tank had low fuel of about 2300 lbs. During the extended turn onto the runway; fuel slosh the right center fuel pump; causing a warning and resulting [in] crew communication confusion. The fuel panel on the 75/76 is not easy for the Captain to read quickly; and especially while steering; advancing throttles; and setting up for centerline takeoff.The maximum power rolling takeoff with a lightweight aircraft caused a much faster acceleration than we were accustomed to. Although I thought we had to be slow (no 80 KIAS call had been made); it turns out the rolling maximum power takeoff accelerated the speed much more than either of us thought. Multiple warnings; combined with communication confusion; made rejecting the takeoff seem like the prudent action at the time.Fuel should be on the front panel like almost every other aircraft. It is very difficult to see from the Captain's seat without leaning over the console. The LED digits are not visible at the acute angle from a normal seating position.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.