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# Engine Wear and Tear

> Follow vACA engine warm-up and cool-down procedures by aircraft type. Proper engine handling affects your PIREP score and points.

## Recommended Cool-Down Times

The table below provides the recommended engine cool-down times for each aircraft in our fleet.

<Note>
  Following proper engine cool-down procedures is required for all Virtual Air Canada Airline flights. These procedures are monitored by <Tooltip tip="Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System" cta="See glossary" href="/aops/additional-resources/glossary/acars">Pegasus ACARS</Tooltip> and affect your <Tooltip tip="Pilot Report" cta="See glossary" href="/aops/additional-resources/glossary/pirep">PIREP</Tooltip> score.
</Note>

| Aircraft Type            | Recommended Engine Cool-Down Time |
| ------------------------ | --------------------------------- |
| Airbus A220              | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Airbus A319              | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Airbus A320              | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Airbus A321              | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Airbus A330              | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Boeing 737 MAX 8         | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner  | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner  | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Boeing 777-300ER         | ≈3 minutes at idle                |
| Bombardier CRJ900        | ≈2 minutes at idle                |
| De Havilland Dash 8-Q400 | ≈30 seconds at feather/low idle   |
| Embraer E175             | ≈2 minutes at idle                |

## Proper Cool-Down Procedure

<Note>
  "Idle" in this context refers to full idle or close to idle thrust setting. Ensure your throttle levers are at or very near the idle position during the entire cool-down period.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="After Landing and Clear of Runway">
    1. Maintain idle thrust setting
    2. Begin the cool-down timer based on your aircraft type
  </Step>

  <Step title="During Cool-Down Period">
    1. Complete after-landing checklist items that don't require engine shutdown
    2. Monitor engine temperature gauges if available in your simulator
  </Step>

  <Step title="After Cool-Down Completion">
    1. Proceed with engine shutdown as per aircraft procedures
    2. Complete remaining after-landing checklist items
    3. Continue to gate or parking position
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Recommended Warm-Up Times

The table below provides the minimum engine warm-up times required before taxiing for each aircraft in our fleet.

<Note>
  Proper engine warm-up is essential to prevent premature wear and ensure optimal engine performance. These times are recommended for old engines.
</Note>

| Aircraft Model           | Minimum Warm-Up Time (Idle after Start, before Taxi) |
| ------------------------ | ---------------------------------------------------- |
| Airbus A220-300          | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Airbus A319              | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Airbus A320              | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Airbus A321              | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Airbus A330              | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Boeing 737 MAX 8         | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner  | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner  | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Boeing 777-300ER         | ≈5 minutes (cold start)                              |
| Bombardier CRJ900        | ≈3 minutes (cold start)                              |
| De Havilland Dash 8 Q400 | ≈1 minute (cold start)                               |
| Embraer E175             | ≈2 minutes (cold start)                              |

## Implementation in Flight Simulation

When flying for Virtual Air Canada Airline:

1. Use your simulator's clock or a real-world timer to track cool-down and warm-up times
2. Ensure you complete the full recommended cool-down and warm-up periods before engine shutdown and taxiing
3. Be aware that Pegasus ACARS automatically monitors this procedure and calculates points accordingly
4. Non-compliance will result in point deductions from your PIREP score

## Flight Scoring System

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