This Flight Crew Operations Manual (FCOM) has been prepared by Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Commercial Aviation Sendees organization. The purpose of this manual is to: * provide operating limitations, procedures, performance, and systems information the flight crew needs to safely and efficiently operate the 747-400 airplane during all anticipated airline operations * serve as a comprehensive reference for use during transition training for the 747-400 airplane * serve as a review guide for use m recurrent training and proficiency checks * provide operational data from the FAA approved airplane flight manual (AFM) to ensure legal requirements are satisfied * establish standardized procedures and practices to enhance Boeing operational philosophy and policy