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F-16C Block 50FLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Data Cartridge (DC)LOADED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical Power7 steps
Main Power SwitchBATT
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Main Power SwitchMAIN PWR
Oxygen Supply LeverON
Fuel Master SwitchMASTER (Guard Up)
ENG FEED KnobNORM
Cockpit LightingSET AS NEEDED
03Avionics Power-Up10 steps
Avionics Power KnobON
MMC SwitchMMC
ST STA SwitchST STA
MFD SwitchMFD
UFC SwitchUFC
GPS SwitchGPS
DL SwitchDL
Master ArmSAFE
Left HDPT SwitchOFF
Right HDPT SwitchOFF
04Before Engine Start6 steps
ThrottleCUTOFF
STORES CONFIG SwitchCAT I or CAT III
Anti-Ice SwitchAS REQUIRED
Seat Arm HandleARMED
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE (Confirm with Crew Chief)
05Engine Start (JFS)9 steps
JFS SwitchSTART 2
JFS RPMSTABILISED (~100%)
ThrottleIDLE
Engine RPMINCREASING
Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 10 SEC
Nozzle Position60–80% (SETTLING)
Engine RPM at IDLE~62–65%
JFS SwitchOFF (Auto)
FLCS BITINITIATE
06Post-Start Checks6 steps
EPU SwitchNORM (Guard closed)
FLCS BIT LightEXTINGUISHED (Test Complete)
Caution / Warning LightsALL CLEAR
Hydraulic Pressure (A & B)2,850–3,250 PSI
FUEL QTYCHECK
Engine instrumentsIN LIMITS
07INS / Navigation Alignment8 steps
INS KnobNORM
Data CartridgeINSERT & LOAD
UFC - STPT 1VERIFY COORDINATES
IFF Master KnobNORM
IFF Mode 4ON (Code Loaded)
TACANT/R, Channel SET
HSI Course / HeadingSET
INS Alignment StatusALIGNED (IFA or NAV)
08Weapons & Sensors5 steps
SMS (Stores Management System)VERIFY LOADOUT
Weapon FuzingSET AS BRIEFED
FCR (Fire Control Radar)ON / WARM UP
EWS (Electronic Warfare)PROGRAMS SET
ECM PodON (If equipped)
09Before Taxi7 steps
Radar AltimeterON, SET 200 FT
AltimeterSET QNH / FIELD ELEVATION
LightsAS REQUIRED
Flight ControlsCHECK FREE & CORRECT
BrakesCHECK
Parking BrakeRELEASE
Nose Wheel SteeringENGAGED (NWS light ON)
10Taxi7 steps
Taxi SpeedSAFE FOR SURFACE AND WEIGHT
Nose Wheel SteeringENGAGED BELOW TAXI SPEED
BrakesCHECKED, MODERATE APPLICATION
Contaminated SurfacesAVOID DEEP WATER, SLUSH, SNOW
Flight Instruments and HUDCHECKED DURING TURNS
Arresting CablesCROSS BELOW 90 KNOTS GROUNDSPEED
Arming AreaHOLD, HANDS VISIBLE
11Before Takeoff7 steps
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Ejection Safety LeverARMED (DOWN)
Seat Belt, Harness and G-SuitCONNECTED AND SECURE
TrimSET
SpeedbrakesCLOSED
Engine InstrumentsCHECKED, NORMAL
Takeoff and Rotation SpeedsCOMPUTED
12Takeoff9 steps
ThrottleIDLE
ThrottleADVANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 90% RPM
Parking BrakeVERIFY DISENGAGED
Engine InstrumentsCHECKED, NORMAL INDICATIONS
BrakesRELEASE BEFORE EXCEEDING 90% RPM
ThrottleADVANCE TO DESIRED THRUST
Afterburner (if used)LIGHT-OFF WITHIN 5 SECONDS
Rotation8 TO 12 DEGREES NOSE UP
Landing GearUP WHEN SAFELY AIRBORNE
13After Takeoff / Climb9 steps
Landing Gear and HandleUP AND LOCKED, LIGHT OUT
Landing and Taxi LightsOFF
Climb ScheduleSCHEDULED AIRSPEED, THEN MACH
FuelQUANTITY, TRANSFER AND BALANCE CHECKED
FUEL QTY SEL KnobNORM
Oxygen SystemCHECKED
Cockpit PressurizationCHECKED
Engine InstrumentsCHECKED
HYD PRESS A and BCHECKED
14Cruise / Transit6 steps
Operating Airspeed Below 10,000 ft MSL300 TO 350 KNOTS
Fuel Transfer RateMONITORED
Fuel BalanceCHECKED AT INTERVALS
Negative G FlightLIMITED
Engine Instruments and SystemsCHECKED AT INTERVALS
Air Refueling Speed (if tasked)310 KNOTS AT 30,000 FT
15Descent / Approach7 steps
FuelQUANTITY, TRANSFER AND BALANCE CHECKED
Final Approach AirspeedCOMPUTED
Landing LightON
AltimeterSET, ELECT VS PNEU CROSSCHECKED
Attitude ReferencesADI, HUD AND SAI CHECKED
ANTI ICE SwitchAS REQUIRED
Initial300 KNOTS
16Landing8 steps
Landing GearDOWN BELOW 300 KNOTS
SpeedbrakesOPEN
Final Approach11 TO 13 DEGREES AOA
Anti-Skid SwitchVERIFY ANTI-SKID
TouchdownREDUCE SINK RATE TO MINIMUM PRACTICAL
Aerodynamic BrakingTWO-POINT TO APPROXIMATELY 100 KNOTS
NosewheelFLY TO THE RUNWAY
Wheel BrakesMODERATE TO HEAVY, DECELERATE TO TAXI SPEED
17After Landing11 steps
Parking BrakeDO NOT USE FOR 30 MINUTES
Probe Heat SwitchOFF
ECM PowerOFF
SpeedbrakesCLOSED
Ejection Safety LeverSAFE (UP)
IFF MASTER KnobSTBY
IFF M-4 CODE SwitchHOLD
Landing and Taxi LightsAS REQUIRED
ZEROIZE SwitchAS REQUIRED
Canopy HandleUP
Armament SwitchesOFF, SAFE OR NORMAL
18Shutdown14 steps
EPU Safety PinREQUEST IN
EGI / INSCHECKED, STEERPOINT SELECTED
AVTR Power SwitchUNTHRD
C and I KnobBACKUP
TWS SwitchesOFF
EGI / INS KnobOFF
AvionicsOFF
ThrottleOFF
JFS RUN LightCHECKED
EPU GEN and EPU PMG LightsCONFIRM OFF
MAIN PWR SwitchOFF BELOW 20% RPM
Personal EquipmentDISCONNECT AND STOW
Oxygen RegulatorOFF AND 100%
HUD GlareshieldSTOWED VERTICALLY
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