737 Flight Crew Operations Manual
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Transmit all pertinent information regarding final
ditching position.
After Impact Procedure Review
Set both engine start levers to CUTOFF. This closes
fuel shutoff valves to prevent discharge of fuel from
ruptured fuel lines.
PT804 - PT832
Open flight deck windows. This ensures no cabin
differential pressure prevents the opening of the
doors or emergency exits.
Start the evacuation.
Proceed to assigned ditching stations, launch rafts
and evacuate the airplane as soon as practicable.
The airplane may stay afloat indefinitely if fuel load
is minimal and no serious damage was sustained
during landing.
Ditching Final
LANDING GEAR lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . UP and OFF
Flaps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ___, Green light
At 500 feet, advise the cabin crew that ditching is
imminent.
At 50 feet, advise the cabin crew to brace for
impact.
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March 24, 2017