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# Normal Procedures

### External Preflight Safety Inspection

| Item                     | Action  |
| ------------------------ | ------- |
| Engine Covers            | Removed |
| Pitot Covers             | Removed |
| Wheel Pins               | Removed |
| Front Gear Tire Pressure | Check   |
| Main Gear Tire Pressure  | Check   |

### Preflight Safety Inspection

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Gear Handle</td><td>Down</td></tr><tr><td>ENGINE IGNITION NORM/ORIDE Switch</td><td>NORM</td></tr><tr><td>ENGINE IGNITION Selector Switch</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>ENG SHUT OFF Switches 1, 2, 3, 4</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>GND OPS PWR Switch</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>BATT Switch</td><td>ON/Locked</td></tr><tr><td>DC X TIE Switch</td><td>AUTO</td></tr><tr><td>EMERG PWR Switch</td><td>AUTO</td></tr><tr><td>XFER BUSES Switch</td><td>NORM</td></tr><tr><td>L/R AV BUS Switches</td><td>AUTO</td></tr><tr><td>WAP (Warning/Caution Displays)</td><td>RESET MASTER CAUTION, Check WAP MSG</td></tr><tr><td>Fire Detection System</td><td>Tested</td></tr><tr><td>Smoke Detection System</td><td>Tested</td></tr><tr><td>EXT PWR Switch</td><td>ON if Available</td></tr><tr><td>AC X TIE Switch</td><td>AUTO</td></tr><tr><td>BAILOUT Alarm</td><td>TESTED</td></tr><tr><td>EMERG Lights</td><td>ARM</td></tr><tr><td>STALL Test</td><td>Complete, Verify WAP Messages and Sounds</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Preflight Checklist

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Parking Brakes</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>WAP (Warning/Caution Displays)</td><td>Checked</td></tr><tr><td>Interior/Exterior Lights</td><td>As Required</td></tr><tr><td>Cockpit and Instrument Illumination</td><td>As Required</td></tr><tr><td>IRU Switches 1, 2, 3, 4</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>HUD, MCD, MFDs</td><td>ON and Adjusted</td></tr><tr><td>COMM/NAV Radios</td><td>Set</td></tr><tr><td>Pilot STBY Instruments</td><td>Checked</td></tr><tr><td>ELT Switch</td><td>NORM</td></tr><tr><td>FED ARM Switch</td><td>Disarm</td></tr><tr><td>OBIGGS L&#x26;R Switchlights</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>COMPT AIR FLOW</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>TRIM AIR</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>AVIONICS COOL ORIDE</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>W/S DEFOG</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>L and R W/S Anti-Ice</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>ENG Anti-Ice</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Probe Heat</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>No Smoking, Fasten Seatbelts Signs</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>Anti-Skid/Brake Temp Switch</td><td>ARM</td></tr><tr><td>Mission Computer (FMC)</td><td>Initialized</td></tr><tr><td>FCS Actuator Panel</td><td>EFCS</td></tr><tr><td>Mission Computer Data / FMC</td><td>Setup Flight Plan and Verified</td></tr><tr><td>Fuel Pumps #3</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>APU Starter</td><td>START, wait RPM >95%</td></tr><tr><td>APU Bleed</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>APU Generator</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>HYD2 and HYD3 AUX Pumps</td><td>ON, verify PRESS PSI >3000</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Loadmaster Checklist

> Now move the camera to the Loadmaster Station (recommended, can also perform these steps from Cockpit EFB)

| Item                                | Action                         |
| ----------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| 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

| Item                       | Action      |
| -------------------------- | ----------- |
| COMM Radios                | Set         |
| APU and External Equipment | As Required |
| Parking Brake              | On          |
| WAP Displays               | Checked     |
| Fuel QTY                   | Checked     |

### Engine Start Checklist

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>MFD 2, 3</td><td>Set for Engine Start</td></tr><tr><td>NAV Lights</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>ANTICOL Lights</td><td>FSLG/WING</td></tr><tr><td>ENGINE IGNITION Selector Switch</td><td>A or B, or A&#x26;B</td></tr><tr><td>Throttles</td><td>IDLE</td></tr><tr><td>Bleed Air Supply</td><td>Checked</td></tr><tr><td>Engine Shutoff Valve 1</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>Start Engine 1</td><td>Start</td></tr><tr><td>Monitor N2 and Engine Parameters, Engine 1</td><td>Monitor</td></tr><tr><td>Engine Shutoff Valve 4</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>Start Engine 4</td><td>Start</td></tr><tr><td>Monitor N2 and Engine Parameters, Engine 4</td><td>Monitor</td></tr><tr><td>Start Engines 2, 3</td><td>Follow Procedure Above, Start &#x26; Monitor</td></tr><tr><td>Generators 1, 2, 3, 4</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>APU Bleed</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Engine Bleeds</td><td>ON, All Four</td></tr><tr><td>Wing De-Ice</td><td>As Required</td></tr><tr><td>ENG Anti-Ice</td><td>As Required</td></tr><tr><td>Probe Heat Switchlights</td><td>As Required (ON Below 6 Deg C)</td></tr><tr><td>Packs L and R</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>Hyd Pumps</td><td>PRI/SEC/AUX ON, All Four</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Before Taxi Checklist

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>DC X TIE Switch</td><td>AUTO</td></tr><tr><td>Hydraulic XFER Pump</td><td>AUTO</td></tr><tr><td>Flaps/Slats</td><td>Checked for Full Movement</td></tr><tr><td>Flight Controls</td><td>Checked for Full Deflection</td></tr><tr><td>Flight Controls</td><td>Checked In MECH Law</td></tr><tr><td>APU Generator</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>APU</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>External Power</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>STBY ENG SEL</td><td>EPR</td></tr><tr><td>Thrust Rating</td><td>SET MAX, DRT or MAN as Required</td></tr><tr><td>Flaps</td><td>Set</td></tr><tr><td>Stabilizer, Rudder Trim, Aileron Trim</td><td>Set, 0 and 0</td></tr><tr><td>Altimeters</td><td>Set</td></tr><tr><td>Doors</td><td>Closed</td></tr><tr><td>Hydraulic Temps</td><td>Checked</td></tr><tr><td>WAP Display</td><td>Checked</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Taxi Checklist

| Item             | Action                                   |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| Taxi             | 40% N1 Max                               |
| Taxi Lights      | On, Extended                             |
| Brakes           | Minimize Use                             |
| Thrust Reversers | Avoid Repeated Cycle of use to Slow Down |

### Before Takeoff Checklist

| Item                       | Action  |
| -------------------------- | ------- |
| Brakes, Steering and Stick | Checked |
| Flight Instruments         | Checked |
| Probe Heat Switchlights    | ON      |
| Fuel Boost Pumps           | ON      |
| WAP Display                | Checked |

### Lineup Checklist

| Item            | Action                             |
| --------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| Slats/Flaps     | Extended, Flaps ½, Index Confirmed |
| Hydraulic Temps | Checked                            |
| Exterior Lights | As Required                        |

### Takeoff Checklist

| Item           | Action                |
| -------------- | --------------------- |
| Brakes         | Hold                  |
| Takeoff Thrust | MAX EPR or DRT EPR    |
| Engines        | Stabilize at 1.15 EPR |
| Brakes         | Released              |
| Rotate         | 12 Degrees            |

### After Takeoff Checklist

| Item                                  | Action         |
| ------------------------------------- | -------------- |
| Landing Gear                          | UP, Lights Out |
| Flaps/Slats                           | UP/RET         |
| Anti-Ice                              | As Required    |
| Pressurization/Air Conditioning Packs | Checked and ON |

### Cruise

| Item               | Action      |
| ------------------ | ----------- |
| Altimeters         | Set         |
| Anti-Ice           | As Required |
| Pressurization     | Checked     |
| Exterior Lights    | As Required |
| Pers Warning Signs | As Required |

### Descent

| Item                            | Action                         |
| ------------------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| 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

| Item                | Action                     |
| ------------------- | -------------------------- |
| 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

| Item           | Action                   |
| -------------- | ------------------------ |
| Slats/Flaps    | Extended, Flaps on Index |
| Landing Gear   | Down                     |
| Spoiler Switch | ARM                      |

### Landing

| Item                               | Action                                   |
| ---------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| 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

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Flaps/Slats</td><td>UP/RET</td></tr><tr><td>Spoiler Switch</td><td>Dearmed</td></tr><tr><td>Exterior Lights</td><td>As Required</td></tr><tr><td>Cargo Door and Ramp</td><td>As Required</td></tr><tr><td>Engines</td><td>Operate at 1.05 EPR or less for 5 Minutes</td></tr><tr><td>Engine 1 and 4 HYD PRI, SEC, AUX Pumps</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>APU</td><td>Start</td></tr><tr><td>APU Generator</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>Engine 1 and 4 Boost Pumps</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Probe Heat</td><td>OFF</td></tr></tbody></table>

### Cockpit Switchoff

<table data-search="false"><thead><tr><th>Item</th><th>Action</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Parking Brake</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>Generators 1, 2, 3, 4</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Engine Shut Off Switches</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Anti-Ice</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Hyd Pumps</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>Interior and Exterior Lights</td><td>As Required</td></tr><tr><td>Pers Warning Signs</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>IRU Switches 1, 2, 3, 4</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>OBIGGS L&#x26;R Switchlights</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>EMERG LT Switch</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>DC X TIE Switch</td><td>AUTO</td></tr><tr><td>EMERG PWR Switch</td><td>ON</td></tr><tr><td>XFER Buses</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>APU</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>APU GEN</td><td>OFF</td></tr><tr><td>BATT Switch</td><td>OFF</td></tr></tbody></table>


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