Q400
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Confusion; Training / Qualification
Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
General None Reported / Taken
Chart Or Publication; Manuals
I have a concern with a Q400 Emergency Checklist; specifically the INBD/OUTBD Anti-Skid Checklist. Using the checklist; if I am unable to reset the system it tells me to be careful using the brakes on landing. Then it refers me to performance references which say to use full anti-skid braking on landing in the notes at the bottom of the references. I have 2 concerns: 1) Pilots are being misled and could blow out all the MLG tires while correctly following checklist guidance. 2) If performance references assume the pilot will use full anti-skid braking; then they may not be providing accurate landing distance information with the anti-skid inoperative.
The Reporter states they believe that the QRH which his Company has issued is generic and that his report applies to other Q400 operators.
A Q400 Captain noted that the QRH INBD/OUTBD ANTI-SKID Checklist and associated performance references may be misleading and cause a pilot to use full braking; thus damaging the tires or use an incorrect landing distance with antiskid inop.