The term “FCOM exclusive” refers to information found only in the Boeing 787 Flight Crew Operations Manual—not in other pilot reference documents (e.g., QRH, FCTM). This includes proprietary procedures, performance data, and system limitations.
Searching for an 787 FCOM exclusive on forums like AVSIM or the .ORG store usually leads to 4,000-page PDFs. But the real value is understanding why Boeing wrote it this way.
For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 users flying the QualityWings 787, the Heavy Division mod, or the default 787-10:
For Real-World Cadets transitioning to the Dreamliner:
From 787 FCOM – Flight Controls, Chapter 27: 787 fcom exclusive
Exclusive Control Mode
When a control surface actuator is in Exclusive mode, only one associated ACE channel provides commands. All other channels’ outputs are electrically isolated. The actuator follows only the Exclusive command until mode termination or failure detection.
| Parameter | Behavior | |-----------|----------| | Command source | Single designated ACE | | Backup commands | Disabled (ignored) | | Actuator response | 1:1 command following, no voting | | Fault detection | Cross-channel monitor remains active | | Exit condition | Manual reset via flight computer or power cycle |
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In the world of modern aviation, the Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM) is the bible. It is the ultimate authority on how to operate a multi-million dollar machine safely and efficiently. But among the stacks of manuals for 737s, 777s, and Airbuses, there is a phrase that occasionally surfaces in pilot forums and training centers: the "787 FCAM Exclusive" (often typed or searched as "FCOM Exclusive"). The term “FCOM exclusive” refers to information found
While "exclusive" might sound like a marketing term, in the context of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, it refers to the unique, integrated philosophy that separates this aircraft from its ancestors. The 787 doesn’t just update the rules; it rewrites the relationship between the pilot and the jet.
Today, we are unlocking the vault to explore what makes the 787 FCOM truly exclusive—focusing on the systems and philosophies you won’t find anywhere else.
Because Boeing does not use Airbus’s "Laws," the 787 FCOM introduces a unique hierarchy: Normal Mode, Secondary Mode, Direct Mode, and Mechanical Backup.
Here is the 787 FCOM exclusive insight most simmers miss: For Real-World Cadets transitioning to the Dreamliner:
Exclusive Checklist: The non-normal procedure for "Dual Air Data Inertial Reference System (ADIRS) Failure" is 37 steps long. That is the longest procedure in the entire 787 FCOM.
While HUDs exist on other aircraft, the 787 FCOM integrates the HUD as a primary flight instrument, not just an add-on.
Where to find it: FCOM 2.40.3 (Pneumatic – Backup & Reversion)
The 787 is “bleedless” – no engine bleed air for anti-ice or cabin pressurization. However, the FCOM reveals a hidden mode: Electrical Pneumatic Reversion (EPR) .
The exclusive detail:
Why this matters: Most recurrent training doesn’t cover EPR because it’s astronomically rare. But if you see a “CAB FAN 1/2/3/4 FAIL” cascade, expect the FMC to automatically limit your ceiling.