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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .................................................................................................... 1
MAJOR MAX DIFFERENCES ........................................................................................................3
Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 3
Request for Feedback ..................................................................................................... 3
Brief Description................................................................................................................ 4
Geometry .......................................................................................................................... 7
Limitations ......................................................................................................................... 8
Weights ........................................................................................................................... 8
Ground Wind Operating Envelope................................................................................... 8
Autoland Crosswind Limitations ...................................................................................... 8
Flaps Down Speed Limits ................................................................................................ 9
Systems........................................................................................................................... 9
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Introduction
In this book I tried to provide major 737 MAX and NG differences.
To make the differences more clear I provide a comparison how it is now on the MAX and
how it was on the NG.
Please, note – as all 737 models have a lot of configuration variations (e.g., crosswind and
tailwind limitations, some systems may be or may be not installed, etc), please, observe
your airline configuration first.
Enjoy!
denokan@yandex.ru
Thank you!
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Brief Description
New Features:
• CFM LEAP-1B fan with 18-blade, woven carbon-fiber fan blades giving a 69.4 in
diameter compared to 61 in. for the 24-blade titanium fans of the CFM56-7. This gives
9:1 bypass ratio versus 5.1:1 for the older engine. Rated thrust LEAP-1B28:
29,317lbs.
• New CFM LEAP-1B custom core with 11-12% reduction in fuel burn and 7% reduction
in operating cost.
• New engine nacelle and pylon will cause engines to project further forward than
CFM56-7BE on 737NG.
• Minor changes to nose wheel well to accommodate longer nose gear strut.
• Fly-by-wire spoiler system - to improve production flow, reduce weight and improve
stopping distances.
• New electronic bleed air system, allowing for increased optimization of the cabin
pressurization and ice protection systems, giving in better fuel burn
The MAX is approximately 3,000kg heavier than its equivalent NG. This all stems from the
LEAP1B engines each of which are 385kg heavier than the CFM56-7. This extra weight
requires stronger (and therefore heavier) engine struts, wings, fuselage and landing gear.
The upside of this strengthening is that operating weights (MTOW, MZFW etc) have been
increased by 3,175kg to compensate.
The thrust line has changed from the NG because the engines had to be moved forward
and up to accommodate the larger fan diameter. Any handling differences as a result of this
have been tuned out by Boeing in the flight control system to make the types feel the same
to crew. This was necessary for certification under the same type certificate.
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The big difference is the 4 new 15.1-inch displays. In the central 4-inch gap between display
3 & 4 has been squeezed a smaller gear lever along with a lock override button, alternate
nosewheel steering selector, gear indication lights and placard speeds. The ISFD is above
the gear panel.
The flap position indicator is now part of the electronic displays. The autobrake and MFD
selectors and brake pressure gauge have moved down to the Forward Aisle Stand (in
between the FMCs). The PFD/MFD transfer switches are on the lighting panels in front of
the control column.
The Forward Aisle Stand has been extensively changed as the lower DU on the NG has
now been integrated into the large format displays (follow this link for more details).
• Elevator Jam Landing Assist panel on lower left of Aft Overhead Panel
• SPOILERS and AUTO SLAT FAIL lights on the Flt Controls Panel
• Landing light switches reduced for LED lights (also on later NGs)
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The MAX has a CFM LEAP-1B fan with a 69.4-inch fan diameter. It will have a 11-12%
reduction in fuel burn and 7% reduction in operating cost compared to the NG. The nacelle
and pylon will cause the engines to project further forward than the CFM56-7BE on 737NG.
The inlet has moved to the right side of the tail cone and the
air inlet door has been redesigned with the removal of the
NACA duct and vortex generator. The inlet door is hinged at
the aft end and opens outward into the airstream, it has three
positions: Closed, Ground position (45deg) and Flight position
(17deg). Normal door transitions take 40 to 120 seconds
between positions. It is permitted to dispatch with the door
locked in the flight position at a 1% fuel burn penalty.
Electrics
Essentially the same as the NG, however on the MAX, the ground crew call horn will sound
a continuous tone 2 minutes after a battery discharge condition is detected.
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Geometry
Turning Radius
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737-800
17.1
MAX 8 1.6
737-900ER 18.9
Limitations
Weights
MAXIMUM WEIGHTS
TYPE
ZERO FUEL TAXI TAKEOFF LANDING
• For crosswinds greater than 43 knots, limit thrust to a setting normally used for taxi.
• Except when setting takeoff thrust on the runway, limit engine thrust to idle for winds
greater than 58 knots.
NG 25 20 (25) 10 (15)
MAX 25 25 10 (15)
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1-5 250
10 210 205
15 200
25 190 195
30 175 180
Systems
Air System
The pneumatic bleed air system now has an electronic controller. This allows the aircraft to
digitally tune the amount of air that is needed in whatever flight regime you’re in. This is
different to the previous "all or nothing" system which would often take more bleed air from
the engines than necessary thereby reducing performance.
One of the faults detected by the system is an underpressure. If the duct pressure drops
below 13psi with engines running, the controller closes the suspect valve to protect the
affected system.
Note that the system conducts a series of self-tests after landing known as Post-Flight Built
In Tests (PFBIT). This is a controller initiated, non-interactive test sequence that checks the
capability of the PRSOV solenoid to close the valve, independent of the torque motor.
These can be observed as duct pressure splits and are normal on the MAX.
(MAX):
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MAX NG
Or
Illuminated (amber) – a failure within the bleed
air system. Bleed system failure may not be
resettable
Or
Illuminated (amber) – an incorrect bleed air
configuration after takeoff or go-around.
Turning either BLEED switch ON will extinguish
both BLEED lights if lights illuminated because
of a configuration problem.
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Engine bleed air is obtained from the 4th and Engine bleed air is obtained from the 5th and
10th stages of the compressor section. 9th stages of the compressor section.
When 4th stage low pressure bleed air is When 5th stage low pressure bleed air is
insufficient for the bleed air system insufficient for the bleed air system
requirements, the high stage valve modulates requirements, the high stage valve modulates
open to maintain adequate bleed air pressure open to maintain adequate bleed air pressure.
During takeoff, climb, and most cruise During takeoff, climb, and most cruise
conditions, low pressure bleed air from the conditions, low pressure bleed air from the 5th
4th stage is adequate and the high stage valve stage is adequate and the high stage valve
remains closed. remains closed.
Anti-Ice
ENGINE ANTI-ICE
(MAX):
b) Amber COWL VALVE lights instead of blue COWL VALVE OPEN lights (NG)
Illuminated (amber):
• steady – cowl anti–ice valve position disagrees with related ENGINE ANTI–ICE switch
position.
Extinguished – related cowl anti–ice valve is closed (switch OFF), or related cowl anti–ice
valve is open (switch ON).
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Engine bleed air thermal anti–icing prevents the Engine bleed air thermal anti–icing prevents the
formation of ice on the engine cowl lip and formation of ice on the engine cowl lip.
engine core (new on MAX).
Engine anti–ice operation is controlled by
Cowl anti–ice operation is controlled by individual ENG ANTI–ICE switches. The engine
individual ENG ANTI–ICE switches. The cowl anti–ice system may be operated on the ground
anti–ice system may be operated on the ground and in flight.
and in flight.
Core anti-ice operation is automatically
controlled by the EEC with no crew input or
indication of normal operation. The EEC
controls the core anti-ice system by directing
bleed air to the engine core as needed based
on engine parameters and atmospheric
conditions.
MAX NG
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If the cowl anti–ice valve fails to move to the If the cowl anti–ice valve fails to move to the
position selected by the ENG ANTI–ICE switch, position indicated by the ENG ANTI–ICE switch,
the COWL VALVE light illuminates and the COWL VALVE OPEN light remains
remains illuminated, and an amber TAI illuminated bright blue and an amber TAI
indication illuminates on the engine display after indication illuminates on the CDS after a short
a short delay. delay.
The amber COWL ANTI–ICE light illuminates due to excessive pressure in the duct leading from
the cowl anti–ice valve to the cowl lip.
WING ANTI-ICE
(MAX):
Illuminated (amber):
• steady – wing anti–ice valve position disagrees with related WING ANTI–ICE switch
position.
Extinguished – related wing anti–ice valve is closed (switch OFF), or related wing anti–ice
valve is open (switch ON).
Flight Controls
The MAX has a new fly-by-wire spoiler system to improve production flow, reduce weight
and improve stopping distances. The spoiler mixer unit has been replaced by a Spoiler
Control Electronics (SCE) unit and the ground spoiler control valve is replaced by a Ground
Spoiler Control Module (GSCM).
(MAX):
Illuminated (amber):
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ASSIST ON Light:
• Illuminated (amber) - indicates the Elevator Jam Landing Assist function is activated.
• ON – Activates Elevator Jam Landing Assist function when flaps are 1 or greater and
the autopilot is disengaged.
If a jam occurs in the aft elevator control mechanism, both control columns have a limited
range of motion. During approach and landing, the Elevator Jam Landing Assist System
uses the flight spoilers for small changes to the flight path.
To activate the system, the Elevator Jam Landing Assist switch must be selected ON, the
actual flap position must be 1 or greater, and the autopilot must be disengaged. With the
system activated, the flight spoilers deploy to a preset position.
The control wheel steering force sensors detect forces applied to the control column. A push
on the control column causes the spoilers to extend farther, increasing the descent rate. A
pull on the control column causes the spoilers to retract, decreasing the descent rate.
d) New: Stabilizer trim PRI and B/U cutout switches instead of MAIN ELEC and
AUTOPILOT (NG)
MAX NG
Stabilizer Trim PRI (primary) Cutout Switch Stabilizer Trim MAIN ELECT Cutout Switch
NORMAL – normal operating position. NORMAL – normal operating position.
CUTOUT – deactivates main electric and CUTOUT – deactivates stabilizer trim
autopilot trim operation. switch operation.
Stabilizer Trim B/U (backup) Cutout Switch Stabilizer Trim AUTOPILOT Cutout Switch
NORMAL – normal operating position. NORMAL – normal operating position.
CUTOUT – deactivates main electric and CUTOUT – deactivates autopilot stabilizer
autopilot trim operation. trim
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The Maneuver Load Alleviation (MLA) system reduces wing and aft fuselage bending loads
during certain maneuvers and normal load factors.
The MLA system retracts extended speedbrakes during maneuvers that result in higher load
factors at certain gross weights. The SPD BRK lever does not move during MLA activation.
When the conditions for MLA are no longer present, the speedbrakes will return to the
selected position.
The Landing Attitude Modifier (LAM) system performs two functions. The first LAM function
applies when the flaps are in the 30 or 40 position. To maintain acceptable nose landing
gear contact margin, LAM symmetrically deploys flight spoilers on approach to reduce lift
and force the airplane to use a higher angle of attack. The amount of spoiler deflection
depends on the approach speed.
The second LAM function applies when flaps are positions 15 through 30 and the thrust
levers are near idle. This function also symmetrically deploys flight spoilers, in order to
generate additional drag.
In order to minimize exposure time of passengers and crew to high cabin altitude, an
Emergency Descent Speedbrakes (EDS) function is included. EDS is armed when the
airplane is above 30,000 feet and the cabin altitude warning is active.
Moving the speedbrake lever activates the function. When activated, the EDS raises the
speedbrakes to a higher than normal position when the speedbrake lever is in the flight
detent. EDS is deactivated when the spoilers are stowed, or when the cabin altitude warning
is no longer active.
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During landing, the auto speed brake system operates when these conditions occur:
• SPEED BRAKE lever is in the ARMED • SPEED BRAKE lever is in the ARMED
position position
• SPEED BRAKE ARMED light is illuminated • SPEED BRAKE ARMED light is illuminated
• radio altitude is less than 6 feet • radio altitude is less than 10 feet
• landing gear strut compresses on • landing gear strut compresses on
touchdown touchdown
Note: Wheel spin up or compression of any Note: Compression of any landing gear strut
landing gear strut enables the flight spoilers to enables the flight spoilers to deploy.
deploy. Compression of both main landing gear Compression of the right main landing gear strut
struts enables the ground spoilers to deploy. enables the ground spoilers to deploy.
• both thrust levers are less than 50 degrees • both thrust levers are retarded to IDLE
• main landing gear wheels spin up (more • main landing gear wheels spin up (more
than 60 kts) than 60 kts).
• PSEU signal indicates on the ground.
The SPEED BRAKE lever automatically moves to the UP position and the spoilers deploy.
If a wheel spin-up signal is not detected, when the air/ground system senses ground mode (any
gear strut compresses) the SPEED BRAKE lever moves to the UP position and flight spoiler
panels deploy automatically.
If the SPEED BRAKE lever is in the DOWN position during landing or RTO, the auto speed brake
system operates when these conditions occur:
• main landing gear wheels spin up (more than 60 kts)
• both thrust levers are retarded to IDLE
• reverse thrust levers are positioned for reverse thrust.
The SPEED BRAKE lever automatically moves to the UP position and spoilers deploy.
After an RTO or landing, if either thrust lever is advanced, the SPEED BRAKE lever automatically
moves to the DOWN detent and all spoilers retract. The spoilers may also be retracted by manually
moving the SPEED BRAKE lever to the DOWN detent.
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Fuel
FUEL CAPACITY
Tank MAX NG
MAX has 4 new FMC driven crew alerts on the Engine Display:
• FUEL DISAGREE - Displays if FQIS (totalizer) and FMC calculated fuel totals differ
by more than 2000 lbs, for more than 5 continuous minutes.
• USING RSV FUEL - Logic changed to display if total fuel minus reserves entered is
less than predicted fuel burn at destination.
• INSUFFICIENT FUEL - Same logic but can now check against execution of a mod
flight plan.
• FUEL FLOW is displayed on the Engine Display if the engine fuel flow exceeds the
FMC expected [based on aero performance Engine Performance Monitor (EPM) logic,
and supporting MEDB data] by a 15%, for more than 5 continuous minutes.
Illuminated (amber):
steady – engine fuel flow is abnormally high when compared to the FMC expected fuel flow.
blinking – with fuel flow abnormally high, the alert and entire block will blink for 10 seconds
and then the alert only will remain steady until the condition no longer exists
Blinking is inhibited:
• during takeoff from 80 knots to 400 feet RA, or 30 seconds after reaching 80 knots,
whichever occurs first
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(MAX):
Illuminated (amber):
Illuminated (amber):
ENGINE STARTING
The LEAP-1B engine start sequence is slightly different to the old CFM-56. After the engine
start switch is moved to GND, the EEC performs Bowed Rotor Motoring (BRM). This is to
straighten the N1 and N2 shafts which may have bowed due to thermal buildup after the
previous shutdown.
BRM will be active from 6 to 90 seconds and MOTORING will be displayed on the N2 gauge
between 18-24%.
At 25% N2 or max motoring when the start lever is moved to idle the EEC then performs a
test of the Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation (TCMA) and Electronic Overspeed
System (EOS) functions.
This manifests itself as the fuel flow indicating zero, the engine fuel shut off valve opening
and closing repeatedly and the ENG VALVE CLOSED light illuminating bright blue until the
test has finished whereupon the start sequence continues.
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Illuminated (amber):
• A fault in the thrust reverser system limits reverse thrust. Thrust reverser will not
deploy or reverse thrust will be limited to idle if commanded.
d) The EGT gauge has been removed from the APU panel on the overhead panel.
There is no requirement to control the APU EGT. NG's do not have such a requirement also.
e) The blue MAINT light has been changed to an amber DOOR light.
• APU door is open when APU is shut down (in air or on ground)
Illuminated (amber):
steady:
blinking:
• with a condition of more than or less than commanded thrust. The alert and entire
block will blink for 10 seconds and then the alert only will remain steady until the
condition no longer exists.
Blinking is inhibited:
• during takeoff from 80 knots to 400 feet RA, or 30 seconds after reaching 80 knots,
whichever occurs first
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FMC
(MAX):
Bump thrust is available for takeoff thrust and is the applied thrust rating for Go-around
thrust.
When takeoff bump thrust is selected, assumed temperature (SEL temperature) thrust
reduction is not available.
TOTALIZER
CALCULATED
Shows CALCULATED fuel based on the totalizer value at engine start decreased by fuel
flow data (Engine & APU) or manual input of fuel quantity decreased by fuel flow data.
Selection results in the FMC using the calculated fuel quantity for predictions.
The FMC normally uses the totalizer value for performance computations.
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Landing Gear
The center “OFF” position has been removed as the depressurization function is automated
through a proximity switch system.
Warning Systems
Normal Procedures
NP contains new steps regarding new lights in relevant procedures.
As a rule: All new MAX amber lights must not illuminate during the preflight procedures.
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Areas of Responsibility
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MAX NG
Multiple consecutive start attempts are Multiple consecutive start attempts are
permitted. Each start attempt is limited to permitted. Each start attempt is limited to
3 minutes of starter usage. 2 minutes of starter usage.
A minimum of 10 seconds is needed between A minimum of 10 seconds is needed between
start attempts. start attempts.
Starter usage is limited to 5 minutes for all Starter usage is limited to 15 minutes for the
extended engine motorings. A minimum of 5 first two extended engine motorings. A
minutes is needed between each attempt. minimum of 2 minutes is needed between each
attempt.
For the third and subsequent extended engine
motorings, a minimum of 10 minutes is needed For the third and subsequent extended engine
between each attempt motorings, starter usage is limited to
5 minutes. A minimum of 10 minutes is needed
between each attempt.
On the MAX the Landing Gear Lever Remains UP during after takeoff actions.
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No remarkable changes
Non-Normal Procedures
Deleted Landing Gear Jammed in the Up Position NNC. New or significantly changed NNCs:
• BLEED
• PACK
• ENGINE ANTI-ICE
• DRIVE
• APU DOOR
• ENGINE THRUST
• REVERSER LIMITED
• REVERSER AIR/GRD
• REVERSER COMMAND
• EQUIP SMOKE
• ASSIST ON
• SPOILERS
• Display Failure
• FUEL FLOW
• MAINT
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Supplementary Procedures
New CAUTION on the MAX: If the airport elevation is 12,000 feet or higher, do
not use wing anti-ice on the ground when OAT is above 4°C.
Engine Start
On the MAX, no requirement exists anymore to idle the engines for two minutes if OAT is
less than 35oC before advancing thrust levers.
On the MAX, new steps are to be considered after engine start is accomplished:
• If the oil pressure remains above the normal range after the oil temperature has
stabilized within limits, shut down the engine.
• Display units may require additional warm-up time before displayed engine indications
accurately show changing values. Display units may appear less bright than normal.
• Before setting takeoff thrust, ensure engine oil temperature is at or above 31°C. The
table below provides the approximate time needed for a cold soaked engine to reach
an oil temperature of 31°C with engines operating at idle thrust.
0°C 3 minutes
-7°C 4 minutes
-18°C 6 minutes
-32°C 8 minutes
-40°C 9 minutes
-54°C 10 minutes
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ENGINE RUNUPS
MAX NG
When engine anti-ice is required, and the OAT is 3°C or below, or if increased fan vibration due
to fan ice accumulation is present, do an engine run up, as needed, to minimize ice build-up.
Use the following procedure:
Check that the area behind is clear C
Prior to Takeoff
Within 5 minutes of or in conjunction with the When engine anti-ice is required and the OAT
takeoff: is 3°C or below, the takeoff must be preceded
by a static engine run-up. Use the following
Check that the area behind is clear C
procedure:
Run-up to a minimum of 50% N1 for a minimum
Run-up to a minimum of 70% N1 and confirm
of 5 seconds C
stable engine operation before the start of the
Confirm stable engine operation prior to setting takeoff roll. A 30-second run-up is highly
takeoff thrust C, F/O recommended whenever possible.
Note: Engine vibration may indicate above the
normal operating range up to the maximum
display value during ice shedding, however, this
will have no adverse effect on the engine.
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