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F-16C Block 52 (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 (DTC)LOADED
Radio Frequencies / IFF CodesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical Power8 steps
Main Power SwitchBATT
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Main Power SwitchMAIN PWR
Oxygen Supply LeverON
Fuel Master SwitchMASTER (Guard Up)
ENG FEED KnobNORM
EPU SwitchNORM (Guard Closed)
Cockpit LightingSET AS REQUIRED
03Avionics Power-Up11 steps
Avionics Power KnobON
MMC SwitchMMC
ST STA SwitchST STA
MFD SwitchMFD
UFC SwitchUFC
GPS SwitchGPS
DL (Datalink) SwitchDL
INS Knob (Avionics Power Panel)OFF (Initial)
Master ArmSAFE
Left HDPT SwitchOFF
Right HDPT SwitchOFF
04Before Engine Start6 steps
ThrottleCUTOFF
STORES CONFIG SwitchCAT I or CAT III
Anti-Ice SwitchAS REQUIRED
Ejection Seat Arm HandleARMED
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksCONFIRMED IN PLACE
05Engine Start (JFS)10 steps
JFS SwitchSTART 2
JFS RPMSTABILISED (~100%)
ThrottleIDLE
Engine RPMINCREASING
FTIT (Fan Turbine Inlet Temp)RISING - MONITOR
Oil PressureRISING WITHIN 10 SEC
Nozzle Position60-80% OPEN (SETTLING)
Engine RPM at IDLE~62-65%
JFS SwitchOFF (AUTO CUTOUT)
FLCS BITINITIATE
06Post-Start Checks10 steps
EPU SwitchNORM (Guard Closed)
FLCS BIT LightEXTINGUISHED (Test Complete)
Hydraulic Pressure (A & B)2,850-3,250 PSI
Engine RPM62-65% (STABLE)
FTITSTABLE - IN LIMITS (<980 C)
Nozzle Position~85% (AT IDLE)
Oil PressureNORMAL (40-90 PSI)
FUEL QTYCHECK vs PLAN
Caution / Warning LightsALL CLEAR
Electrical BusGEN ON LINE
07INS / Navigation Alignment13 steps
DTC (Data Transfer Cartridge)INSERT & LOAD
INS KnobNORM (ALIGN)
INS Alignment ModeSTORED HEADING or NORM
UFC - STPT 1VERIFY COORDINATES
IFF Master KnobNORM
IFF Mode 4ON (CODE LOADED)
IFF Mode 1 / 3SET AS BRIEFED
TACANT/R, CHANNEL SET
UHF RadioPRESET / MANUAL SET
VHF RadioPRESET / MANUAL SET
HSI / Bearing PointersSET
INS Alignment StatusALIGNED (RDY light on DED)
INS KnobNAV (After alignment complete)
08Weapons & Sensors9 steps
SMS (Stores Management System)VERIFY LOADOUT ON MFD
Weapon FuzingSET AS BRIEFED
FCR (Fire Control Radar)ON / WARM-UP
FCR BITPASS (No fault codes)
EWS (Electronic Warfare Suite)PROGRAMS SET
ECM Pod (ALQ-131 / ALQ-184)ON (If equipped)
HARM / HTSSET (If equipped)
Targeting Pod (LANTIRN/Sniper)ON / WARM-UP (If equipped)
NVG / FLIRSET (If night mission)
09Before Taxi10 steps
Radar AltimeterON, WARNING SET
AltimeterSET (QNH / FIELD ELEVATION)
LightsNAV ON / TAXI LIGHT ON
Flight ControlsCHECK FREE & CORRECT
TrimSET (0-0-0 or as required)
SpeedbrakesCLOSED
FlapsCHECK AUTO (or as required)
BrakesCHECK
Parking BrakeRELEASE
Nose Wheel Steering (NWS)ENGAGED (NWS light ON)
10Taxi6 steps
Taxi SpeedAPPROPRIATE FOR CONDITIONS
Ground CommunicationMONITOR GND FREQ
Wingtip / Store ClearanceCONFIRM
BrakesCHECK HEAT (Normal temps)
NWSAS REQUIRED
CanopyLOCKED (Confirm Handle)
11Before Takeoff10 steps
FuelBALANCED & QUANTITY CHECK
STORES CONFIGCAT I or CAT III (As set)
Ejection SeatARMED
Altimeter / HUD AltitudeFIELD ELEVATION (Cross-check)
Transponder (IFF)NORM / ALT REPORT
LightsANTI-COLLISION ON / STROBE ON
RadarEMITTER AS REQUIRED
Takeoff TrimSET FOR CONDITIONS
Abort SpeedCALCULATED AND BRIEFED
Wing Sweep / FlapsUP (Standard)
12Takeoff9 steps
Cleared for TakeoffCONFIRM FROM TWR
ThrottleMIL POWER (then AB if required)
Engine InstrumentsCHECK (RPM / FTIT / NOZ)
BrakesRELEASE
NWSMAINTAIN CENTERLINE
Rotation Speed (Vr)~145-165 KIAS (WEIGHT DEP)
RotationSMOOTH 10-12 DEG PITCH ATTITUDE
Gear UpPOSITIVE RATE - GEAR UP
AfterburnerAS REQUIRED (DISENGAGE ABOVE 300 KT / AS PLANNED)
13After Takeoff / Climb9 steps
GearUP AND LOCKED (3 GREEN OFF)
Landing LightsOFF
Climb Speed300-350 KIAS TO FL200, THEN M0.85+
ThrottleMIL or AB AS REQUIRED FOR CLIMB
AltimeterTRANSITION ALTITUDE - CHECK QNE/QNH
TransponderNORM / ALT REPORT CONFIRMED
Oxygen / ECSCHECK (100% above 10,000 ft)
Fuel StateMONITOR vs PLAN
Weapons SafetyMASTER ARM - SAFE (Until armed for attack)
14Cruise / Transit8 steps
Cruise AltitudeASSIGNED ALTITUDE LEVEL
Cruise Speed0.85-0.90 MACH (AS PLANNED)
ThrottleAS REQUIRED FOR CRUISE
Fuel StateMONITOR - CHECK JOKER/BINGO BUGS
NavigationSTEERPOINTS SEQUENCING CORRECTLY
RadarAS REQUIRED (BVR SEARCH OR STANDBY)
CommunicationsMONITOR ASSIGNED FREQS
BINGO CheckCONFIRM CURRENT BINGO SETTING
15Descent / Approach10 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
AltimeterSET QNH (At transition level)
Descent Speed300-350 KIAS / M0.85 (INITIAL)
Fuel StateABOVE BINGO + ALTERNATE FUEL
WeaponsSAFE - MASTER ARM OFF
Radar / SensorsSTANDBY OR OFF AS REQUIRED
IFFMODE 3 SQUAWK ASSIGNED
TACANSET TO AIRFIELD CHANNEL
Landing DataCOMPUTED
LightingANTI-COLLISION ON / NAV LIGHTS ON
16Landing11 steps
Cleared to LandCONFIRMED FROM TWR
Landing GearDOWN (3 GREEN)
SpeedbrakesAS REQUIRED
Final Approach SpeedON-SPEED AOA (15-15.5 DEG AoA)
Glidepath3-DEGREE (2.5-3.5 ACCEPTABLE)
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST - SMOOTH
Nose GearLOWER GENTLY - 50-70 KIAS
BrakesAPPLY PROGRESSIVELY
Drag Chute (If equipped)DEPLOY AT ~120 KTAS
SpeedbrakesOPEN (After touchdown)
ThrottleIDLE
17After Landing10 steps
Clear RunwayEXIT AT FIRST AVAILABLE TAXIWAY
SpeedbrakesRETRACTED
Drag Chute (If deployed)JETTISON AT TAXIWAY TURN
RadarSTANDBY OR OFF
WeaponsMASTER ARM - SAFE (Confirm)
LightsTAXI LIGHT ON / STROBES OFF
NWSENGAGED FOR TAXI
Brake TemperatureMONITOR
IFFSTANDBY
Fuel StateNOTE ACTUAL LANDING FUEL
18Shutdown18 steps
Parking SpotIN POSITION
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE (Confirm with Crew Chief)
Ejection SeatSAFE (Pin inserted)
AvionicsOFF (All switches)
FCR / RadarOFF
EWSOFF
Master ArmOFF
Avionics Power KnobOFF
ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW ENGINE COOL-DOWN
ThrottleCUTOFF
Engine RPMDECREASING TO ZERO
Fuel Master SwitchOFF
Oxygen Supply LeverOFF
Main Power SwitchOFF
CanopyOPEN
DTCREMOVE (If required)
Post-Flight InspectionWALK AROUND COMPLETE
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