Normal Procedures
External Preflight Safety Inspection
Engine Covers
Removed
Pitot Covers
Removed
Wheel Pins
Removed
Front Gear Tire Pressure
Check
Main Gear Tire Pressure
Check
Preflight Safety Inspection
Gear Handle
Down
ENGINE IGNITION NORM/ORIDE Switch
NORM
ENGINE IGNITION Selector Switch
OFF
ENG SHUT OFF Switches 1, 2, 3, 4
OFF
GND OPS PWR Switch
OFF
BATT Switch
ON/Locked
DC X TIE Switch
AUTO
EMERG PWR Switch
AUTO
XFER BUSES Switch
NORM
L/R AV BUS Switches
AUTO
WAP (Warning/Caution Displays)
RESET MASTER CAUTION, Check WAP MSG
Fire Detection System
Tested
Smoke Detection System
Tested
EXT PWR Switch
ON if Available
AC X TIE Switch
AUTO
BAILOUT Alarm
TESTED
EMERG Lights
ARM
STALL Test
Complete, Verify WAP Messages and Sounds
Preflight Checklist
Parking Brakes
ON
WAP (Warning/Caution Displays)
Checked
Interior/Exterior Lights
As Required
Cockpit and Instrument Illumination
As Required
IRU Switches 1, 2, 3, 4
ON
HUD, MCD, MFDs
ON and Adjusted
COMM/NAV Radios
Set
Pilot STBY Instruments
Checked
ELT Switch
NORM
FED ARM Switch
Disarm
OBIGGS L&R Switchlights
ON
COMPT AIR FLOW
ON
TRIM AIR
ON
AVIONICS COOL ORIDE
OFF
W/S DEFOG
ON
L and R W/S Anti-Ice
OFF
ENG Anti-Ice
OFF
Probe Heat
OFF
No Smoking, Fasten Seatbelts Signs
ON
Anti-Skid/Brake Temp Switch
ARM
Mission Computer (FMC)
Initialized
FCS Actuator Panel
EFCS
Mission Computer Data / FMC
Setup Flight Plan and Verified
Fuel Pumps #3
ON
APU Starter
START, wait RPM >95%
APU Bleed
ON
APU Generator
ON
HYD2 and HYD3 AUX Pumps
ON, verify PRESS PSI >3000
Loadmaster Checklist
Now move the camera to the Loadmaster Station (recommended, can also perform these steps from Cockpit EFB)
Loadmaster Computer
On
Open Cargo Ramp/Door
As Required
Cargo Selected and Loaded
Check
Takeoff Weight is under Safe Limits
Verify
CG is under Safe Limits
Verify, crosscheck with Charts
Before Start Engines Checklist
Return to Cockpit Pilot Seat
COMM Radios
Set
APU and External Equipment
As Required
Parking Brake
On
WAP Displays
Checked
Fuel QTY
Checked
Engine Start Checklist
MFD 2, 3
Set for Engine Start
NAV Lights
ON
ANTICOL Lights
FSLG/WING
ENGINE IGNITION Selector Switch
A or B, or A&B
Throttles
IDLE
Bleed Air Supply
Checked
Engine Shutoff Valve 1
ON
Start Engine 1
Start
Monitor N2 and Engine Parameters, Engine 1
Monitor
Engine Shutoff Valve 4
ON
Start Engine 4
Start
Monitor N2 and Engine Parameters, Engine 4
Monitor
Start Engines 2, 3
Follow Procedure Above, Start & Monitor
Generators 1, 2, 3, 4
ON
APU Bleed
OFF
Engine Bleeds
ON, All Four
Wing De-Ice
As Required
ENG Anti-Ice
As Required
Probe Heat Switchlights
As Required (ON Below 6 Deg C)
Packs L and R
ON
Hyd Pumps
PRI/SEC/AUX ON, All Four
Before Taxi Checklist
DC X TIE Switch
AUTO
Hydraulic XFER Pump
AUTO
Flaps/Slats
Checked for Full Movement
Flight Controls
Checked for Full Deflection
Flight Controls
Checked In MECH Law
APU Generator
OFF
APU
OFF
External Power
OFF
STBY ENG SEL
EPR
Thrust Rating
SET MAX, DRT or MAN as Required
Flaps
Set
Stabilizer, Rudder Trim, Aileron Trim
Set, 0 and 0
Altimeters
Set
Doors
Closed
Hydraulic Temps
Checked
WAP Display
Checked
Taxi Checklist
Taxi
40% N1 Max
Taxi Lights
On, Extended
Brakes
Minimize Use
Thrust Reversers
Avoid Repeated Cycle of use to Slow Down
Before Takeoff Checklist
Brakes, Steering and Stick
Checked
Flight Instruments
Checked
Probe Heat Switchlights
ON
Fuel Boost Pumps
ON
WAP Display
Checked
Lineup Checklist
Slats/Flaps
Extended, Flaps ½, Index Confirmed
Hydraulic Temps
Checked
Exterior Lights
As Required
Takeoff Checklist
Brakes
Hold
Takeoff Thrust
MAX EPR or DRT EPR
Engines
Stabilize at 1.15 EPR
Brakes
Released
Rotate
12 Degrees
After Takeoff Checklist
Landing Gear
UP, Lights Out
Flaps/Slats
UP/RET
Anti-Ice
As Required
Pressurization/Air Conditioning Packs
Checked and ON
Cruise
Altimeters
Set
Anti-Ice
As Required
Pressurization
Checked
Exterior Lights
As Required
Pers Warning Signs
As Required
Descent
Engine Ignition Selector Switch
A or B or A&B
Anti-Ice
As Required
Pers Warning Signs
ON
Enroute Descent
Lowest of Mach 0.74 / 310 KIAS
Tactical Descent
Lowest of Mach 0.80 / 320 KIAS
Approach
Passing 10,000 Feet
250 KIAS Max
Exterior Lights
ON
Altimeters
Set
Flaps
Set
Thrust Rating
As Required (Normally MAX)
WAP Display
Checked
Before Landing
Slats/Flaps
Extended, Flaps on Index
Landing Gear
Down
Spoiler Switch
ARM
Landing
Normal Landing (3/4 to FULL Flaps)
FPV set to -1.0 TO -1.5 degrees, 240 FPM
Assault Landing (FULL Flaps)
FPV set to -1.5 TO -2.0 degrees, 360 FPM
Reversers
Four REV, Reverse IDLE at 70 kts
After Landing
Flaps/Slats
UP/RET
Spoiler Switch
Dearmed
Exterior Lights
As Required
Cargo Door and Ramp
As Required
Engines
Operate at 1.05 EPR or less for 5 Minutes
Engine 1 and 4 HYD PRI, SEC, AUX Pumps
OFF
APU
Start
APU Generator
ON
Engine 1 and 4 Boost Pumps
OFF
Probe Heat
OFF
Cockpit Switchoff
Parking Brake
ON
Generators 1, 2, 3, 4
OFF
Engine Shut Off Switches
OFF
Anti-Ice
OFF
Hyd Pumps
OFF
Interior and Exterior Lights
As Required
Pers Warning Signs
OFF
IRU Switches 1, 2, 3, 4
OFF
OBIGGS L&R Switchlights
OFF
EMERG LT Switch
OFF
DC X TIE Switch
AUTO
EMERG PWR Switch
ON
XFER Buses
OFF
APU
OFF
APU GEN
OFF
BATT Switch
OFF
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