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A-10A Thunderbolt II (BMS)FLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Data Cartridge (DC) / SteerpointsLOADED
Radio Frequencies / IFF CodesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical Power11 steps
Battery SwitchON
Inverter SwitchSTBY
CanopyCLOSED & LATCHED
Anti-Collision LightON
Navigation LightsAS REQUIRED
Cockpit LightingSET AS NEEDED
APU Start ButtonPRESS & HOLD
APU GeneratorON (STABLE)
Left GeneratorPWR
Right GeneratorPWR
Inverter SwitchNORM
03Avionics Power-Up10 steps
Avionics MasterON
CICU (Central Interface Control Unit)ON
IFFCC (Integrated Flight and Fire Control Computer)ON
CDU (Control Display Unit)ON
TACANT/R, CHANNEL SET
CMSP (Countermeasures Set)ON
Radar AltimeterON, SET 200 FT
HSI / AltimeterSET QNH
IFF Master SwitchNORM
IFF Mode 4ON (CODE LOADED)
04Before Engine Start9 steps
Fuel Boost Pumps (Both Wings)ON
Crossfeed ValveCLOSED
Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW
Ejection Seat Safety PinsREMOVED
Seat Arm HandleARMED
ThrottlesCUTOFF
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksCONFIRMED WITH CREW CHIEF
Fire Warning SystemTEST
05Engine Start (JFS)14 steps
JFS Switch (Engine 1)START 2
JFS RUN LightILLUMINATED (WITHIN 15 SEC)
Right Engine RPMINCREASING TO ~20%
Right ThrottleIDLE
Right Engine - Light-OffCONFIRMED
Right Engine FTITBELOW 700 C DURING START
Right Engine RPM at Idle~62-65%
JFS Switch (Engine 2)START 2
Left Engine RPMINCREASING TO ~20%
Left ThrottleIDLE
Left Engine FTITBELOW 700 C DURING START
Left Engine RPM at Idle~62-65%
JFS RUN LightEXTINGUISHED (AUTO)
APUSHUT DOWN
06Post-Start Checks11 steps
Both GeneratorsON / ONLINE
Engine Oil Pressure (Both)IN LIMITS
Engine RPM (Both)STABLE ~62-65%
FTIT (Both Engines)STABLE, BELOW 560 C AT IDLE
Hydraulic Pressure (Both Systems)2,850-3,150 PSI
Caution / Warning LightsALL CLEAR
Fuel QuantityCHECK - BOTH TANKS
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
Flap LeverUP (VERIFY POSITION)
Speed BrakeCLOSED
Landing Gear LeverDOWN, 3 GREEN
07INS / Navigation Alignment6 steps
CDU Alignment StatusWAIT FOR ALIGN
Data CartridgeLOADED VIA CDU
CDU SteerpointsVERIFY COORDINATES
CDU Alignment CompleteALIGN STATUS GOOD
Altimeter (CDU vs Baro)CROSS-CHECK
Heading IndicatorSET ALIGNED WITH COMPASS
08Weapons & Sensors7 steps
Master ArmSAFE
DSMS (Digital Stores Management System)VERIFY LOADOUT
Maverick PowerAS REQUIRED
TGP / EO PodON - WARM UP
CMSP ModeMAN OR AUTO AS BRIEFED
EWS ProgramsVERIFY / SET
Gun SystemVERIFY AMMO COUNT
09Before Taxi6 steps
INS AlignmentCOMPLETE
AltimeterSET QNH - FIELD ELEVATION CHECK
LightsNAV ON, TAXI LIGHT ON
Nosewheel SteeringENGAGED (NWS LIGHT ON)
BrakesTEST
Parking BrakeRELEASE
10Taxi5 steps
Taxi SpeedSLOW - WALKING PACE
Brake CheckTEST ON ROLLOUT
Flight ControlsCROSSWIND INPUT CHECK
LightsAS REQUIRED FOR CONDITIONS
TransponderALT (Mode C ON)
11Before Takeoff12 steps
Parking BrakeSET (HOLDING SHORT)
FlapsUP (0%)
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Master ArmSAFE
CMSP / EWSARMED AS BRIEFED
IFFMODE 4 ON, SQUAWK SET
Radar AltimeterON - LOW ALT WARN SET
Seat and HarnessTIGHT & LOCKED
Engine Instruments (Both)IN LIMITS
Fuel QuantityCHECK - BOTH SIDES EQUAL
Nosewheel SteeringENGAGED
Flight ControlsFULL SWEEP - FREE & CORRECT
12Takeoff8 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottlesADVANCE TO MIL
Engine ResponseCONFIRM BOTH ENGINES AT MIL
Airspeed AliveCHECK (~30 kts)
Rotation Speed (Vr)~120 KIAS (CLEAN, LIGHT)
RotatePOSITIVE RATE
Landing GearUP (POSITIVE CLIMB CONFIRMED)
Gear Lights3 LIGHTS OUT (GEAR UP & LOCKED)
13After Takeoff / Climb9 steps
Landing GearUP - CONFIRMED
FlapsUP (IF USED)
ThrottlesAS REQUIRED FOR CLIMB
Climb Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT
AltimeterTRANSITION ALT - SET STD (29.92 / 1013)
LightsANTI-COLLISION ON, TAXI LIGHT OFF
Fuel CrossfeedCHECK BOTH TANKS FEEDING
CMSP / EWSARMED - MODE AS BRIEFED
TGP / EO PodOPERATIONAL
14Cruise / Transit7 steps
Cruise Speed280-310 KIAS TYPICAL
AltitudeAS PLANNED / ATC CLEARANCE
Fuel QuantityMONITOR - BOTH TANKS
Joker / Bingo FuelMONITOR - BRIEF FLIGHT LEAD IF REACHING JOKER
Weapons SystemsSAFE - UNTIL FENCE IN
EWS / CMSPSTANDBY
Navigation (CDU Steerpoints)TRACKING
15Fence In (Entering Combat Area)7 steps
Master ArmARM
DSMS Weapon SelectSELECTED AS BRIEFED
Maverick SeekerUNCAGE / SCANNING
TGPSLAVED TO TARGET OR STEERPOINT
CMSPAUTO OR MAN - AS BRIEFED
AltimeterCHECK LOW-ALT WARNING SET
Joker FuelCHECK - CONFIRM ABOVE JOKER
16Descent / Approach10 steps
Master ArmSAFE (POST-COMBAT)
CMSP / EWSSTANDBY
AltimeterQNH SET (BELOW TRANSITION LEVEL)
Landing GearDOWN (BELOW 220 KIAS)
Gear Down Lights3 GREEN
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Approach Speed~155-165 KIAS (NORMAL WEIGHT)
Speed BrakeAS REQUIRED
Fuel BalanceCHECK - BOTH TANKS
IFFCODE VALID FOR RECOVERY
17Landing8 steps
Final Approach Speed~150-160 KIAS
Glidepath3 DEG GLIDESLOPE
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST
NosewheelLOWER SMOOTHLY AFTER TOUCHDOWN
ThrottlesIDLE
Speed BrakeDEPLOY FULL
BrakesAPPLY AS REQUIRED
Runway TurnoffEXIT AT SAFE SPEED
18After Landing8 steps
Speed BrakeCLOSE
FlapsUP
LightsTAXI LIGHT ON, LANDING LIGHT OFF
Master ArmSAFE - CONFIRM
CMSP / EWSSAFE / OFF
IFFSTBY OR OFF AS DIRECTED
Brake TempMONITOR - ALLOW COOLING IF HOT
Nosewheel SteeringENGAGED FOR TAXI
19Shutdown13 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottlesCUTOFF (BOTH)
Engine Spool DownMONITOR - BOTH ENGINES
CMSP / EWSOFF
AvionicsOFF
Navigation / Taxi LightsOFF
Anti-Collision LightOFF
Fuel Boost PumpsOFF (BOTH)
Generators (Both)OFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Ejection Seat Safety PinsINSTALLED
CanopyOPEN
Post-Flight ReportCOMPLETE
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