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F-4E Phantom II (BMS)FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / SteerpointsPLANNED
Radio Frequencies / IFF CodesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical Power10 steps
Seat Safety PinsREMOVED AND STOWED
CanopyOPEN
ThrottlesOFF (CUTOFF)
Battery SwitchON
External PowerCONNECT / CHECK (If Available)
Generator Switches (Both)ON
Bus Tie SwitchAUTO
Cockpit LightingSET AS REQUIRED
Oxygen SwitchON
Intercom SystemCHECK (Pilot / WSO)
03Avionics Power-Up8 steps
UHF Radio (AN/ARC-164)ON / PRESET SET
TACANT/R, CHANNEL SET
IFF MasterSTBY
IFF Modes 1/2/3SET AS BRIEFED
Radar Power SwitchSTBY
Weapons SelectorSAFE
ECM Pod (ALQ-131, If Equipped)ON / WARM UP
Caution / Warning PanelCHECK
04Before Engine Start10 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE (Confirm with Crew Chief)
Fire GuardPOSTED
Fore and Aft AreaCLEAR
Fuel QuantityCHECK / VERIFY
Fuel Boost PumpsOFF (Pre-Start)
Engine Master Switches (Both)OFF (Pre-Start)
Anti-Ice SwitchAS REQUIRED
Flight ControlsCHECK FREE
Ejection Seat ArmedARMED
05Engine Start18 steps
Right Engine Master SwitchON
External Air SourceCONNECT RIGHT
External AirflowON
Right Engine RPM - IncreasingCHECK INCREASING
Right Throttle (at ~10% RPM)IDLE
Right EGT - Light-OffEGT RISING (220-420 deg C at idle)
External AirflowOFF (at 45% RPM)
Right Engine - IDLE ParametersVERIFY
Right GeneratorON / CHECK
External Air SourceCONNECT LEFT
Left Engine Master SwitchON
External AirflowON (Left)
Left Throttle (at ~10% RPM)IDLE
Left EGT - Light-OffEGT RISING (220-420 deg C)
External AirflowOFF (at 45% RPM Left)
Left Engine - IDLE ParametersVERIFY
Left GeneratorON / CHECK
External Power / AirDISCONNECT
06Post-Start Checks12 steps
Both Engine InstrumentsIN LIMITS
Hydraulic Pressure (PC-1 / PC-2)3,000 PSI (NORMAL)
Fuel QuantityCHECK ALL TANKS
Fuel Boost PumpsON
Right Boost Pump Pressure30+/-5 PSI
Left Boost Pump Pressure30+/-5 PSI
Air Refueling SwitchNORM (Retracted)
Caution / Warning LightsALL CLEAR
Cockpit PressurizationCHECK
Oxygen FlowCHECK (Blinker Moving)
Spoiler ActuatorCHECK
Radar AltimeterON, LOW ALT SET 200 FT
07INS / Navigation Setup10 steps
INS Mode SelectorSTBY (WARM-UP)
INS Alignment (GYRO COMP)INITIATE
Present PositionENTER (Lat/Long)
TACAN - Airfield ChannelSET / VERIFIED
Altimeter Setting (QNH)SET
Compass SystemSET / SLAVED
Steerpoints / WaypointsENTERED AND VERIFIED
INS Alignment StatusALIGNED (READY)
INS ModeNAV
IFF MasterNORM
08Weapons and Sensors8 steps
Weapons Control PanelVERIFY SAFE
Optical Sight (LEAD COMP)SET AS REQUIRED
Radar (APQ-120)ON / RANGE SET
Radar BITPASS
Weapons Delivery ModeSET AS BRIEFED
AIM-7 Sparrow (If Loaded)TUNED / STATUS CHECK
AIM-9 Sidewinder (If Loaded)COOL / STATUS CHECK
Centerline / Wing Tank Fuel TransferSET AS REQUIRED
09Before Taxi12 steps
CanopyCLOSE AND LOCK
Slats / FlapsOUT AND DOWN (TO)
Stabilizer Augmentation SwitchesON (Pitch and Yaw SAS)
Flight ControlsCHECK FREE AND CORRECT
TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
BrakesCHECK
Anti-Skid SwitchON
Internal Wing TransferVERIFY
Warning Lights PanelCHECK ALL CLEAR
RadarSTBY (Taxi)
Parking BrakeRELEASE
Nose Wheel SteeringENGAGED
10Taxi6 steps
ATC Taxi ClearanceRECEIVED
Taxi SpeedAPPROPRIATE (< 20 KTS)
InstrumentsCHECK DURING TAXI
Pitot HeatON
Defog / Temperature ControlSET AS REQUIRED
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR CONTINUOUSLY
11Before Takeoff14 steps
Lineup ChecksCOMPLETE
Optical SightSET FOR MISSION
Internal Wing TransferVERIFY
Stabilizer Augmentation (SAS)BOTH ON
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
Slats / FlapsOUT AND DOWN - CONFIRMED
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Fuel QuantityCHECK TOTAL
CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED
Warning LightsALL CLEAR
Defog / TempSET
Command Selector ValveNORM
Ejection SeatsARMED (Both Crew Confirm)
IFFNORM / CODES SET
12Takeoff13 steps
Runway LineupALIGNED
Anti-SkidVERIFIED ON (Before Roll)
Compass CheckRUNWAY HEADING CONFIRMED
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
BrakesHOLD
Engine Parameters at 85% RPMVERIFY (EGT ~450 C, FF ~4000 PPH, Nozzles 1/4, Oil 30-40 PSI)
Throttles to Military PowerMILITARY POWER
Brakes ReleaseRELEASE
Nose Gear SteeringENGAGED TO 70 KTS
Nose Gear SteeringDISENGAGE AT ~70 KTS
RotationAPPLY AFT STICK (V1~180 KTS)
Landing GearRETRACT (< 250 KTS)
Slats / FlapsNORM (RETRACT > 180 KTS)
13After Takeoff / Climb9 steps
Gear IndicatorsALL UP (3 Green Out)
Slats / Flaps IndicatorsIN AND UP
Climb Attitude10-12 DEG NOSE HIGH TO 350 KIAS
AfterburnerCANCEL (If Used)
Engine InstrumentsCHECK IN LIMITS
RadarSWITCH TO ON (Airborne)
Fuel QuantityCHECK AND MONITOR
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
ATC / Radar ContactCHECK IN
14Cruise / Transit10 steps
Altimeter / BARO SettingSET AND COMPARE (Pilot/WSO)
Radar AltimeterON / LOW WARN SET
Command Selector ValveNORM
TACANCHECK NAVIGATION
Fuel QuantityCHECK / MONITOR TRANSFER
Operations Check (Oxygen)FLOW NORMAL
Cockpit PressurizationCHECK NORMAL
Engine InstrumentsIN LIMITS
Standby CompassCHECK / VERIFY HEADING
Anti-IceADJUST AS REQUIRED
15Descent / Approach9 steps
Altimeter (QNH)SET (Destination)
TACAN (Destination)SET
RadarSTBY (Prior to Approach)
IFFNORM / CODES CONFIRM
Fuel QuantityCHECK TOTAL vs BINGO
WeaponsSAFE / VERIFY
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Air Refueling SwitchEXTEND (Prior to Landing)
Landing Pattern Entry230 KIAS MINIMUM
16Landing12 steps
Pattern Entry Speed230 KIAS (NORMAL) / 250 KIAS (SINGLE ENGINE)
Landing GearDOWN (DOWNWIND)
Slats / FlapsOUT AND DOWN (BELOW 210 KTS)
Angle of Attack19.2 UNITS (ON-SPEED)
Glidepath2.5 - 3 DEG (700 FPM DESCENT)
Power ManagementADJUST FOR AOA / GLIDEPATH
Base Leg / Final AOAON-SPEED ESTABLISHED
TouchdownPOWER TO IDLE / DEPLOY DRAG CHUTE
Drag ChuteDEPLOY AT TOUCHDOWN
Directional ControlRUDDER/AILERONS TO 70 KTS, THEN BRAKES
Full Aft StickMAINTAIN THROUGHOUT ROLLOUT
BrakingAPPLY AS REQUIRED
17After Landing9 steps
Drag ChuteJETTISON (Taxi Speed)
Slats / FlapsNORM (RETRACT)
Anti-SkidOFF
Air Refueling DoorRETRACT (NORM)
RadarSTBY or OFF
IFFSTBY
LightsAS REQUIRED FOR TAXI
Pitot HeatOFF (After Parking)
WeaponsSAFE / CONFIRM
18Shutdown13 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Wheel ChocksIN PLACE (Signal Crew Chief)
AvionicsOFF / STANDBY
Ejection SeatsSAFE (Both Crew)
IFFOFF / ZEROIZE
Right ThrottleCUTOFF
Left ThrottleCUTOFF
Engine Spool-DownMONITOR (RPM Decreasing)
Engine Master Switches (Both)OFF (After Full Spool-Down)
Generators (Both)OFF
Battery SwitchOFF
CanopyOPEN
Post-Flight InspectionCOMPLETE
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