In Frontier operations, what is the role of a memory item regarding electrical power loss?

• A. To consult the QRH before any action.
• B. To immediately protect essential systems, establish safe flight, and follow the memory item for power restoration or diversion as specified in the aircraft manual.
• C. To perform a normal checklist.
• D. To ignore it and rely on crew coordination.

Answer: (B)

Memory items are rapid, prioritized actions that pilots must execute immediately when electrical power is lost. They are designed to be memorized so the crew can protect essential systems and establish safe flight without delay, rather than stopping to read lengthy procedures. Once those urgent steps are underway to secure critical systems and stabilize the aircraft, the crew follows the memory item’s guidance for power restoration or diversion as specified in the aircraft manual. This approach reduces time spent diagnosing the problem and helps prevent a cascade of failures while a plan for restoration or diversion is put in place.

Options that imply consulting the QRH before acting, performing a normal checklist, or ignoring the abnormal condition don’t fit how memory items are used in power-loss events, since the goal is to act immediately to maintain control and safety.