Before Start
PILOTS
01 - FLIGHT ATTENDANT BRIEFING | COMPLETE |
The captain briefs the flight attendant on expected flight conditions and any specific information he/she deems pertinent. The attendant should advise the captain of any specific problems concerning passenger service, equipment or personnel. | |
02 - GEAR LEVER & LIGHTS | DOWN & CHECKED |
Check gear lever in down detent. Check green gear lights on. The red door light will be on if any gear is open. | |
03 - BRAKES | PARKED |
If the brakes are not parked, depress both brake pedals and lift the parking brake lever. Check parking brake warning light on. | |
04 - START LEVERS | OFF |
05 - FLIGHT INSTURMENTS | CHECKED |
Check the various instruments as follows: IAS: Maximum speed needle at approximately VMO and IAS pointer at zero. HDI: Gyro, SCAT, radio altimeter and computer fail flags out of view. MACH: Fail flag out of view. RMI: Compare compass card with CDI CDI: Course and heading selectors as desired and proper fail flag indication. VSI: Indicator at zero. SHI: Check horizon erect and off flag out of view. | |
06 - ALTIMETERS & CLOCKS | SET & CROSS CHECKED |
Check the altimeter and altitude alert flags out of view. Set altimeters to the local altimeter setting. Set the altitude alert barometric pressure setting appropriate to the selected altitude. When resetting the altimeters, always approach the desired setting from a lower pressure value. Do not overshoot or bracket. Cross check altitude indications and compare with published ramp elevation. Set clocks. Check radio altimeter pointers indicate zero and fail flags out of view. Check MDA light by setting bug below pointer, then to higher altitude. As the bug passes the altimeter pointer, the MDA lights should come on. Push reset button to put out lights. | |
07 - BRAKE PRESSURES | OK |
Check the pneumatic and hydraulic brake pressure gauges. The pneumatic pressure should read 1100 psi minimum. The hydraulic brake pressure should read the same as system B or higher. | |
08 - TRANSPONDER | STANDBY |
- Select STBY. - Select code as required. - Select XPDR A. | |
09 - EXTERIOR LIGHTS | CHECKED |
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. Place the wheel well switch to NORMAL. | |
10 - EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS | ARMED |
11 - SEAT BELT & NO SMOKING | ON |
12 - WINDOW HEAT | ON |
Window heat power on lights will be on until windows reach their operating temperatures | |
13 - COMPASSES | SLAVE/MAG |
14 - RADIOS | ON & CHECKED |
Ensure radio master switches are ON. Check audio selector switches are selected for ground service calls. Select proper frequencies in all communication and navigation equipment. Identify selected stations. | |
15 - DEPARTURE BRIEFING | COMPLETE |
16 - LOGBOOK | CHECKED |
17 - EMERGENCY POWER | OFF |
18 - ALTERNATE FLAPS | OFF |
Check that all three switches are off and master switch is guarded. | |
19 - STALL WARNING | CHECKED |
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. | |
20 - ENGINE & WING ANTI-ICE | OFF |
21 - FLIGHT CONTROL SHUTOFFS | ON |
22 - ANTI SKID | CHECKED & OFF |
The anti-skid switch is to be off for start and taxi. Check the anti-skid system as follows: - With brakes parked, note that parking brake light is on and that no release indication appears. - Place main anti-skid switch on. No release indicators should appear. - Place test switch to INBD. Check both outboard indicators indicate release. - Return test switch to OFF. Either inboard indicator may show a release indicator momentarily when switch is returned to OFF. - Place test switch to OUTBD. Check both inboard indicators indicate release. Return test switch to OFF. Either outboard indicator may show a release indication momentarily when switch is returend to OFF. - Return the main anti-skid switch to OFF. | |
23 - STATIC SELECTORS | NORMAL |
24 - EMERGENCY BRAKES | OFF |
25 - COMPARATOR | CHECKED |
Press the test switch. Check all lights on except the monitor power and altitude lights. Release test switch. Check all lights out. | |
26 - GPWS | CHECKED |
Press either pull-up light. Check that both pull-up lights come on, and that the aural warning is heard from the cockpit speakers. | |
27 - FLIGHT INSTURMENT SELECTORS | ALL NO. 1 |
Check horizon, deviation, compass, and flight director command selector switches in No. 1 position. | |
28 - MACH/AIRSPEED WARNING | CHECKED |
A clacker sounds in each position of the test switch. | |
29 - CENTRAL AIR DATA | CHECKED |
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. | |
30 - YAW DAMPERS | ON |
31 - SPOILERS | DOWN |
Check lever is in the detent. | |
32 - TAKEOFF WARNING | CHECKED |
Advance the number three throttle and check for operation of the takeoff warning horn. | |
33 - STABILIZER TRIM | CHECKED & ON |
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. Return manual trim handles to the stowed position and return both stabilizer trim pedestal switches to NORMAL. Check operation of both stabilizer trim switches and the stabilizer cruise trim switch in each direction, noting direction of stabilizer trim wheel rotation. | |
34 - AUTOPILOT | CHECKED & OFF |
- Select autopilot servo selector to mode B. - Engage the autopilot. - Operate turn knob. Check proper aileron response of control wheel. - Operate pitch knob/vertical speed wheel. check proper stabilizer trim and response of elevator control column. - Place altitude hold switch on. Check that pitch knob is now ineffective. - Press autopilot disengage switch. Check autopilot has idengaged and flight controls are free. Check disengaged lights out. - Select elevator servo to mode A westbound, mode B eastbound. | |
35 - FLIGHT DIRECTOR | CHECKED |
- Select heading mode on captain's and first officer's flight directors. - 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. - Rotate pitch command knob. Check that command bar shows proper pitch altitude. - Engage altitude hold switch. Check ALT flag in HDI, command bar indicates level, and pitch command knob ineffective. - Select captain's flight director command switch to number 2 position. - 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. - 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. - Select captain's flight director command switch to number 1 position. - 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. - Engage autothrust. Check that all throttles move forward. - Press first officer's autopilot release switch. Check autothrust disengages and disengage light flashes. Press light to cancel. | |
36 - TRIM TABS | CHECKED |
Check aileron and rudder trim tab for freedom and return to desired position. | |
37 - OXY MASK & REGULATOR | CHECKED & EMERG OFF |
Check emergency oxygen: Place all regulator levers to the up position. Check flow indicator for continuous oxygen flow. Place emergency lever to OFF. Oxygen flow should stop. Check regulator: Place supply lever to ON. Oxygen flow should be indicated. Place supply lever to NORMAL. |
ENGINEER
01 - BATTERY | ON | |
02 - FUEL QUANTITY | _________ | |
Respond by giving the actual pounds of fuel deermined to be on board prior to engine start | ||
03 - BOOST PUMPS | ONE ON EACH TANK | |
04 - CROSSFEED VALVES | NO. 2 OPEN | |
05 - B PUMPS | CHECKED & ONE ON | |
06 - HYDRAULIC & ENGINE OIL QUANTITY | CHECKED | |
It is normal for the oil quantity to drop approximately 1/2 gallon after starting. The indicated quantity should return to normal after takeoff. | ||
07 - BLEED VALVES | OPEN | |
08 - APU PANEL | CHECKED | |
09 - CIRCUIT BREAKERS | CHECKED | |
10 - FIRE CONTROL | CHECKED | |
11 - FUEL DUMP PANEL | CHECKED | |
12 - FLIGHT RECORDER | CHECKED | |
13 - OXYGEN | ON & CHECKED | |
14 - AIR CONDITIONING PANEL | SET | |
15 - GALLEY POWER | CHECKED | |
Turn off two or more galleys, if necessary, to meet changeover power limit. | ||
16 - ELECTRICAL PANEL | CHECKED | |
17 - ANTI-ICE AUTO TRIP | CHECKED & RESET | |
18 - OVERHEAT WARNING | CHECKED | |
19 - DC POWER | CHECKED | |
Ensure selector is in battery position | ||
20 - A PUMPS | ON | |
21 - RUDDER POWER | CHECKED & ON | |
22 - GROUND INTERCONNECT | CLOSED & CHECKED | |
Check the ground interconnect switch is in the closed position and that hyd. system A is not pressurized. If both system B pumps are on, turn one off before starting engines. | ||
23 - OIL COOLER | NORMAL | |
24 - OXY MASK & REGULATOR | CHECKED & EMERG OFF | |
Check crew and passenger oxygen pressure gauges for minimum pressure after crew oxygen mask check. |
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