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# After Start

<table data-header-hidden data-full-width="true"><thead><tr><th width="695"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>01 - START LEVERS</strong></td><td><strong>IDLE DETENT</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>02 -</strong> <strong>BEACON LIGHTS</strong></td><td><strong>ON</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>03 - ENGINE ANTI-ICE</strong></td><td><strong>____</strong></td></tr><tr><td>Respond "On" or "Off" as appropriate. If engine anti-ice is on, check that all valves are open. Leave position selector in an active position.</td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>04 - ELECTRICAL POWER</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check appropriate relay lights are out. Check power meters for equal load division.</em><br><em>Check DC meters selector in the battery position and observe charging action.</em><br><em>Check essential power selector to generator No. 3 position.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>05 - BOOST PUMPS</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check low pressure lights out.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>06 - B PUMPS</strong></td><td><strong>ON</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>07 - HYDRAULIC PRESSURE</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check for normal system and brake pressure.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>08 - DOOR WARNING LIGHTS</strong></td><td><strong>OUT</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Press the test switch. All lights except the APU annunciator light must be out before taxiing.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td> <strong>09 - EXTERIOR LIGHTS</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>If any portion of the flight is to be operated during hours of darkness, navigation lights must be on. During hours of darkness, turn on logo lights.</em><br><br><em>Place the wheel well switch to NORMAL.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>10 - EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS</strong></td><td><strong>ARMED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>11 - SEAT BELT &#x26; NO SMOKING</strong></td><td><strong>ON</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>12 - WINDOW HEAT</strong></td><td><strong>ON</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Window heat power on lights will be on until windows reach their operating temperatures</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>13 - COMPASSES</strong></td><td><strong>SLAVE/MAG</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>14 - RADIOS</strong></td><td><strong>ON &#x26; CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Ensure radio master switches are ON. Check audio selector switches are selected for ground service calls.</em><br><br><em>Select proper frequencies in all communication and navigation equipment. Identify selected stations.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>15 - DEPARTURE BRIEFING</strong></td><td><strong>COMPLETE</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>16 - LOGBOOK</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>17 - EMERGENCY POWER</strong></td><td><strong>OFF</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>18 - ALTERNATE FLAPS</strong></td><td><strong>OFF</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check that all three switches are off and master switch is guarded.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>19 - STALL WARNING</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Place control switch to TEST. Observe that the column shakes, the power off light goes out, and the spin dial rotates. All three indications must be observed to confirm a valid test.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>20 - ENGINE &#x26; WING ANTI-ICE</strong></td><td><strong>OFF</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>21 - FLIGHT CONTROL SHUTOFFS</strong></td><td><strong>ON</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>22 - ANTI SKID</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED &#x26; OFF</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>The anti-skid switch is to be off for start and taxi. Check the anti-skid system as follows:</em><br><em>- With brakes parked, note that parking brake light is on and that no release indication appears.</em><br><em>- Place main anti-skid switch on. No release indicators should appear.</em><br><em>- Place test switch to INBD. Check both outboard indicators indicate release.</em><br><em>- Return test switch to OFF. Either inboard indicator may show a release indicator momentarily when switch is returned to OFF.</em><br><em>- Place test switch to OUTBD. Check both inboard indicators indicate release.</em><br><em>Return test switch to OFF. Either outboard indicator may show a release indication momentarily when switch is returend to OFF.</em><br><em>- Return the main anti-skid switch to OFF.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>23 - STATIC SELECTORS</strong></td><td><strong>NORMAL</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>24 - EMERGENCY BRAKES</strong></td><td><strong>OFF</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>25 - COMPARATOR</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Press the test switch. Check all lights on except the monitor power and altitude lights.</em><br><em>Release test switch. Check all lights out.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>26 - GPWS</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Press either pull-up light. Check that both pull-up lights come on, and that the aural warning is heard from the cockpit speakers.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>27 - FLIGHT INSTURMENT SELECTORS</strong></td><td><strong>ALL NO. 1</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check horizon, deviation, compass, and flight director command selector switches in No. 1 position.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>28 - MACH/AIRSPEED WARNING</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>A clacker sounds in each position of the test switch.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>29 - CENTRAL AIR DATA</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Note that the baro flag is not in view on either captain's or first officer's altimeter and that there are no fail flags in SAT, TAS or mach indicators.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>30 - YAW DAMPERS</strong></td><td><strong>ON</strong></td></tr><tr><td><strong>31 - SPOILERS</strong></td><td><strong>DOWN</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check lever is in the detent.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>32 - TAKEOFF WARNING</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Advance the number three throttle and check for operation of the takeoff warning horn.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>33 - STABILIZER TRIM</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED &#x26; ON</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Place both stabilizer trim pedestal switches to CUTOUT. Check that stabilizer will not move when either stabilizer trim switch or the stabilizer cruise trim switch is moved in each direction.</em><br><em>Return manual trim handles to the stowed position and return both stabilizer trim pedestal switches to NORMAL.</em><br><em>Check operation of both stabilizer trim switches and the stabilizer cruise trim switch in each direction, noting direction of stabilizer trim wheel rotation.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>34 - AUTOPILOT</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED &#x26; OFF</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em><mark style="color:red;">- Select autopilot servo selector to mode B.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Engage the autopilot.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Operate turn knob. Check proper aileron response of control wheel.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Operate pitch knob/vertical speed wheel. check proper stabilizer trim and response of elevator control column.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Place altitude hold switch on. Check that pitch knob is now ineffective.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Press autopilot disengage switch. Check autopilot has idengaged and flight controls are free. Check disengaged lights out.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Select elevator servo to mode A westbound, mode B eastbound.</mark></em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>35 - FLIGHT DIRECTOR</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><p><em><mark style="color:red;">- Select heading mode on captain's and first officer's flight directors.</mark></em></p><p><em><mark style="color:red;">- Turn the heading control on each CDI to the left and right of the lubber line. Check command bars indicate a command to turn toward selected heading.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Rotate pitch command knob. Check that command bar shows proper pitch altitude.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Engage altitude hold switch. Check ALT flag in HDI, command bar indicates level, and pitch command knob ineffective.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Select captain's flight director command switch to number 2 position.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Turn first officer's heading control to the left and right of lubber line. Check the captain's command bar indicates the same angle of bank as first officer's command bar.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Press the captain's autopilot release switch. Check both flight director mode selectors return to SC. Check both command bars reflect the speed command mode.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Select captain's flight director command switch to number 1 position.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Check captain's and first officer's slow-fast indicator fail flags retract and both pointers indicate slow. Note both command bars show the same degree of fly-down command.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Engage autothrust. Check that all throttles move forward.</mark></em><br><em><mark style="color:red;">- Press first officer's autopilot release switch. Check autothrust disengages and disengage light flashes. Press light to cancel.</mark></em><br></p></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>36 - TRIM TABS</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check aileron and rudder trim tab for freedom and return to desired position.</em></td><td></td></tr><tr><td><strong>37 - OXY MASK &#x26; REGULATOR</strong></td><td><strong>CHECKED &#x26; EMERG OFF</strong></td></tr><tr><td><em>Check emergency oxygen:</em><br><em>Place all regulator levers to the up position. Check flow indicator for continuous oxygen flow. Place emergency lever to OFF. Oxygen flow should stop.</em><br><br><em>Check regulator:</em><br><em>Place supply lever to ON. Oxygen flow should be indicated. Place supply lever to NORMAL.</em></td><td></td></tr></tbody></table>