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F-15C Eagle (BMS)FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Data Transfer Module (DTM)LOADED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical Power6 steps
Battery SwitchON
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Emergency Vent HandleNORMAL (IN)
Oxygen SupplyON
Cockpit LightingSET AS REQUIRED
Emergency GeneratorsCHECK OFF
03Avionics Power-Up9 steps
Avionics Master SwitchON
IFF PowerSTBY
TACAN PowerT/R
UHF RadioBOTH - PRESET SET
VHF/UHF (IC)INTERCOM CHECK
Radar PowerSTBY
RWR PowerON
ECM PowerON (If equipped)
Master ArmOFF
04Before Engine Start8 steps
ThrottlesCUTOFF
Ejection Seat Safety PinREMOVED (ARMED)
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE (Confirm with Crew Chief)
Engine Fuel Control SwitchesMOTOR (Guard Up)
Anti-Ice SwitchAS REQUIRED
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Fuel Control ModeNORM
05Engine Start (JFS)14 steps
JFS SwitchSTART (Hold until JFS Runs)
JFS RUN LightILLUMINATED
Right Engine Fuel ControlIDLE
Right Engine RPMRISING (~20-25%)
Right Engine FTITRISING (WATCH FOR HOT START)
Right Engine Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 10 SEC
Right Engine RPM at Idle~67-68% N2
Left Engine Fuel ControlIDLE
Left Engine RPMRISING (~20-25%)
Left Engine Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 10 SEC
Left Engine RPM at Idle~67-68% N2
JFS SwitchOFF (Auto - Verify)
Generator Switches (Both)PWR (ON)
External PowerDISCONNECT (If Used)
06Post-Start Checks9 steps
Caution / Warning LightsALL CLEAR
Hydraulic Pressure (Systems A & B)2,850-3,000 PSI
Engine Instruments - RightIN LIMITS
Engine Instruments - LeftIN LIMITS
Fuel Quantity IndicatorsCROSS-CHECK ALL TANKS
AltimeterSET QNH / FIELD ELEVATION
ADI / Attitude ReferenceERECTED AND STABLE
Airspeed IndicatorZERO
Flight ControlsCHECK FREE & CORRECT
07INS / Navigation Alignment7 steps
INS Mode SelectorALIGN
Present Position (LAT/LONG)ENTERED / VERIFIED
Data Transfer Module (DTM)INSERT & LOAD
SteerpointsVERIFY COORDINATES
IFF CodesLOADED FROM DTM
TACAN ChannelSET FOR DEPARTURE
INS Alignment StatusALIGNED (READY FOR NAV)
08Weapons & Sensors8 steps
Weapons LoadVERIFY ON ARMAMENT PANEL
Master ArmSAFE
APG-63/70 RadarON / BIT PASS
Radar ModeRWS (Range While Search)
AIM-120 AMRAAMMISSILES CHECKED (if loaded)
AIM-9 SidewinderUNCAGED / TONE CHECK
Gun SystemLOADED / SAFE
TEWS (Tactical Electronic Warfare)ACTIVE / PROGRAMS SET
09Before Taxi9 steps
Radar AltimeterON, LOW ALT WARNING SET
IFF MasterNORM
LightsAS REQUIRED
Speed BrakesCLOSED
FlapsAUTO
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Seat / HarnessADJUSTED AND LOCKED
Parking BrakeRELEASE (When cleared to taxi)
Nose Wheel SteeringENGAGED
10Taxi6 steps
BrakesCHECK (Initial roll)
ThrottlesADVANCE TO TAXI POWER
Engine InstrumentsIN LIMITS DURING TAXI
ADI / AttitudeWINGS LEVEL CONFIRMED
AltimeterRECHECK FIELD ELEVATION
Hot Pit Refuelling (If required)COMPLETE BEFORE ARMING AREA
11Before Takeoff12 steps
EnginesRUN-UP CHECK TO 80% RPM
FTIT (Both Engines)WITHIN LIMITS
Oil Pressure (Both)40-80 PSI
Hydraulic Pressure (A & B)2,850-3,000 PSI
RadarON / MODE SET
IFFNORM / MODE 4 ACTIVE
Master ArmSAFE (ARM when cleared for weapons)
Speed BrakesCLOSED
FlapsAUTO - VERIFY TRAILING EDGE POSITION
Fuel QuantityRECHECK / BINGO SET
CanopyCLOSED & LOCKED
Ejection SeatARMED
12Takeoff8 steps
BrakesHOLD (Full brake application)
ThrottlesMILITARY POWER (Then AB)
Afterburner CheckBOTH ZONES LIGHTING
BrakesRELEASE
Airspeed IndicatorALIVE (CHECK ON ROLL)
Rotate~130-145 KIAS
Positive Rate of ClimbGEAR UP
Landing GearUP (< 250 KIAS)
13After Takeoff / Climb9 steps
GearUP AND INDICATING
AfterburnerAS REQUIRED (Reduce to MIL for fuel economy)
Speed BrakesCLOSED / CHECK
Climb Speed350 KIAS (MIL POWER)
ATC / DepartureCHECK IN / SQUAWK AS ASSIGNED
RadarACTIVE / RWS or TWS
RWRMONITOR
Fuel CheckVERIFY FLOW RATE
Pressurisation / EnvironmentalCHECK
14Cruise / Transit7 steps
Throttles80-85% RPM (Cruise Power)
AltitudeAS BRIEFED (Cruise FL)
Radar ModeRWS or TWS AS REQUIRED
EMCONAS BRIEFED
Fuel StatusMONITOR - CHECK JOKER
Navigation / SteerpointsCYCLE AND VERIFY
TEWS / RWRMONITOR FOR THREATS
15Descent / Approach8 steps
FuelRECHECK - ABOVE BINGO
ATIS / WeatherOBTAIN
AltimeterSET QNH (Destination)
ILS / TACAN ApproachSET / TUNE
Radar AltimeterON / LOW ALT WARNING SET
Radar ModeSTBY (If EMCON) or OFF
Speed BrakesAS REQUIRED FOR DESCENT
Descent Speed300-350 KIAS CLEAN
16Landing12 steps
IFFNORM / CODES ACTIVE
Landing GearDOWN (< 250 KIAS)
Landing Gear Indication3 GREEN
Speed BrakesCLOSED FOR LANDING
FlapsAUTO - VERIFY FULL DOWN POSITION
Approach Speed155-165 KIAS (CLEAN WEIGHT DEP.)
AOA IndexerON-SPEED (CHECK BRACKET)
Master ArmSAFE
TouchdownSMOOTH - MAIN GEAR FIRST
Anti-Skid BrakingAPPLY AFTER NOSEWHEEL DOWN
Drag Chute (If required)DEPLOY AT ~175 KIAS
Nose High Aerodynamic BrakingHOLD 10-12 DEG AOA UNTIL ~100 KIAS
17After Landing9 steps
Speed BrakesCLOSED
FlapsAUTO (Check retracting)
Landing GearDOWN (Leave DOWN - Verify)
IFFSTBY
RadarSTBY or OFF
Master ArmSAFE / OFF
LightsTAXI LIGHT ON / LANDING LIGHT OFF
Fuel QuantityNOTE AND REPORT
BrakesNORMAL OPERATION
18Shutdown15 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE (Signal Crew Chief)
AvionicsOFF (All Systems)
RadarOFF
ECM / RWROFF
IFFOFF
Master ArmOFF
Left ThrottleCUTOFF
Right ThrottleCUTOFF
Engine ShutdownBOTH RPM DECREASING
Oxygen SupplyOFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Ejection Seat Safety PinINSTALLED (SAFE)
CanopyOPEN
Post-Flight InspectionCOMPLETE WITH CREW CHIEF
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