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A-4E SkyhawkFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - BingoSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / NavigationPREPARED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
ThrottleOFF
Parking BrakeSET
Battery SwitchON
External PowerREQUEST from ground crew
Generator SwitchON
Fuel ShutoffOPEN
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
03Engine Start7 steps
Engine Start SwitchSTART
RPMMONITOR - Rising
EGTMONITOR
ThrottleIDLE (when RPM >10%)
Engine StabilizeCHECK - ~55% RPM at idle
Oil PressureCHECK - Normal
External PowerDISCONNECT
04Post-Start / Systems9 steps
GeneratorVERIFY ON
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal
Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel
FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return to UP
Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract
SlatsCHECK - Cycle
SpoilersCHECK
TrimSET - Takeoff
NWSON
05Avionics / Navigation10 steps
Gyro / CompassSET heading
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
Radar AltimeterON
APN-153 Doppler NavON
BDHI (Bearing Distance)CHECK
Radio (UHF)SET frequency
TACANSET channel
IFF / TransponderSET
GunsightON - Set mode
Master ArmSAFE
06Before Taxi6 steps
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Ejection SeatARM
Taxi LightON
Anti-Collision LightON
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK
07Taxi5 steps
NWSCHECK responsive
Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 10 kts
InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
Flight ControlsFREE & CORRECT
BrakesCHECK
08Before Takeoff8 steps
CanopyCONFIRM LOCKED
Ejection SeatCONFIRM ARMED
FlapsSET - Half for takeoff
TrimSET - Takeoff
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
Strobe LightsON
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
Master ArmSAFE
09Takeoff9 steps
Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL POWER (100%)
BrakesRELEASE
NWSMAINTAIN centerline
RotationROTATE at 130–140 kts
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
Landing GearUP
FlapsRETRACT (above 180 kts)
10After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
Landing GearCONFIRM UP
FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
AirspeedACCELERATE to 250 kts
AltimeterCHECK
Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
11Cruise / Transit6 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
AirspeedAS REQUIRED
Fuel StateMONITOR
NavigationCHECK - BDHI, TACAN
Engine InstrumentsSCAN - RPM, EGT, oil
TrimADJUST as needed
12Descent / Approach10 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
AltimeterSET local QNH
AirspeedREDUCE below 250 kts
TACAN / ILSSET and IDENTIFIED
Approach Speed~135 kts
Landing GearDOWN (below 200 kts)
FlapsDOWN
HookDOWN (carrier only)
Landing LightON
Master ArmSAFE
13Landing (Shore)6 steps
Approach SpeedMAINTAIN ~130 kts
ThrottleIDLE at touchdown
NosewheelLOWER gently
Speed BrakeEXTEND
BrakingAPPLY
NWSENGAGE below 80 kts
14After Landing7 steps
FlapsRETRACT
Speed BrakeRETRACT
HookUP
SpoilersRETRACT
TransponderSTBY
Landing LightOFF
Taxi to ParkingNWS ENGAGED
15Shutdown13 steps
Parking BrakeSET
GunsightOFF
RadioOFF
TACANOFF
IFFOFF
Navigation EquipmentOFF
Ejection SeatSAFE
ThrottleOFF
Fuel ShutoffCLOSED
GeneratorOFF
All LightsOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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