Boeing 787 Afm 🆕

One unique AFM procedure: In a dual-engine failure (very rare), the 787 relies on its RAT and the backup electric hydraulic pump. The AFM mandates a specific drift-down speed (green dot) that is higher than on previous Boeings to protect the battery thermal limits.

✈️ Source: Boeing D6-58340-XXX revisions

For takeoff & landing calculations, the 787 AFM uses real-time performance . Instead of generic "Flaps 5" numbers, crews input exact OAT, QNH, runway slope, and bleed configuration into the EFB. The AFM provides the certified limits behind those computed V-speeds.

Have you ever had to reference the AFM in flight on the 787, or does the QRH cover it all?

Behind the Book: The Boeing 787 AFM (Airplane Flight Manual)

The 787 AFM is less of a "how-to-fly" manual and more of a legal and performance contract between Boeing, the airline, and the regulator. The airplane flies so autonomously that the AFM’s primary job today is defining the limits around the automation.

Here are 4 key facts every 787 pilot or enthusiast should know about the Dreamliner's AFM:

The full AFM contains thousands of pages covering normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures. On the 787, crews primarily interact with the FCOM (Flight Crew Operations Manual). The AFM remains the legally binding document for certification, but it is now often accessed digitally via the EFB.