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AH-64D ApacheFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningCALCULATED
Weight & Balance / StoresWITHIN LIMITS
Performance PlanningCHECKED
Route / Battle PositionsREVIEWED
Radio Frequencies / DatalinkSET
02Before Start (PLT)5 steps
Power Lever (Both)OFF
Parking BrakeSET
Master Zeroize SwitchOFF
Battery SwitchON
Master Caution / WarningCHECK - Acknowledge and reset
03APU Start5 steps
APU Button GuardOPEN
APU ButtonPRESS
APUMONITOR - Wait for ON indication
APU GeneratorON - Verify power available
Utility HydraulicsCHECK - Pressure indication
04DMS / Data Setup6 steps
MPD (Both)ON - Displays power up
KU (Keyboard Unit)ON
DMS SweepRUN - Press TSD on MPD
EUFD (Up Front Display)CHECK - Verify no faults
Preset TuningSET - UHF, VHF, FM frequencies
IFF / TransponderSET
05IHADSS Boresight4 steps
IHADSS PowerON
HDU (Helmet Display Unit)ON - Check monocle image
Boresight ReticleALIGN - Center on reference point
IHADSS BoresightCONFIRM - Image stable and centered
06Engine Start9 steps
Area ClearCHECK - Clear all sides
Engine 1 (Left) Power LeverIDLE
Engine 1 StartMONITOR - Ng, TGT, oil pressure
Engine 1 IdleSTABILIZE - Ng ~63%, TGT below 400°C
Engine 2 (Right) Power LeverIDLE
Engine 2 StartMONITOR - Ng, TGT, oil pressure
Engine 2 IdleSTABILIZE - Ng ~63%, TGT below 400°C
APUOFF (after both engines stable)
Rotor RPMMONITOR - Nr comes to 101%
07After Start / Systems9 steps
Power Levers (Both)FLY
Nr (Rotor RPM)CHECK - 101% ±1%
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Both in limits
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Primary and utility
Generator SwitchesON (Both)
StabilatorAUTO
Flight ControlsCHECK - Cyclic, collective, pedals full travel
TrimCHECK - Force trim ON
FMC / Backup ChannelCHECK - No faults on EUFD
08Navigation Setup6 steps
EGI (GPS/INS)ALIGN
DopplerON
TSD (Tactical Situation Display)CHECK - Ownship position
Waypoints / RouteENTER or verify via KU
RLGR / Radar AltimeterON - Set low alt warning
AltimeterSET - Field elevation / QNH
09Weapons Setup (CPG)7 steps
TADS PowerON
TADSCHECK - FLIR, DTV, Laser
Laser TrackerSET - Codes and LRFD
FCR (Fire Control Radar)ON - via MMA page
Weapons PageCHECK - Rocket/missile/gun inventory
Gun (M230)SET - Burst limit, rate
Master ArmSAFE
10Before Taxi5 steps
Parking BrakeRELEASE
NVS ModeSET (if night ops)
Anti-Collision LightON
Position LightsAS REQUIRED
EUFDCHECK - No faults
11Hover / Taxi6 steps
Area ClearCHECK - Clear all sides
CollectiveRAISE smoothly
PedalsMAINTAIN heading
Hover Height5–10 ft AGL
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Both engines matched
Taxi SpeedWALKING PACE - Ground taxi or hover taxi
12Before Takeoff6 steps
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All green
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
EUFDCLEAR - No faults
RadiosSET - Contact ATC
WeaponsSAFE for takeoff
TADS / PNVSSTOWED or as required
13Takeoff6 steps
CollectiveINCREASE to climb power
CyclicFORWARD - Accelerate through ETL
PedalsCOORDINATE - Maintain balanced flight
Climb Speed60–80 kts
Climb Rate500–1,500 ft/min
TorqueMONITOR - Stay within limits
14Climb4 steps
Airspeed60–80 kts Vy
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - TGT, Ng, torque
AltimeterCHECK - Set QNH or STD
Radar AltimeterMONITOR
15Cruise / Transit8 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
Airspeed120–140 kts (cruise)
TorqueCRUISE - Matched engines
Fuel StateMONITOR - Check quantity and endurance
Navigation (TSD)CHECK - Waypoints, route
StabilatorCHECK AUTO - Proper response
Radios / CommsMONITOR
TADS / FCRAS REQUIRED for mission
16Descent5 steps
Airspeed100–120 kts descent
CollectiveREDUCE for descent
Rate of Descent300–500 ft/min
AltimeterSET - Local QNH
Landing ZoneIDENTIFY - Obstacles, wind, approach path
17Approach6 steps
AirspeedREDUCE - Decelerate to 60–80 kts
Approach AngleMAINTAIN - Constant approach
CollectiveMANAGE - Control descent rate
Landing LightON (if required)
DecelerateAFT CYCLIC - Reduce to hover speed
PedalsCOORDINATE heading
18Landing8 steps
HoverESTABLISH at 5–10 ft AGL
Landing Zone ClearCHECK - Final scan
CollectiveSLOWLY LOWER
TouchdownWHEELS on ground - Level attitude
CollectiveFULL DOWN after stable
CyclicNEUTRAL
PedalsNEUTRAL
Parking BrakeSET
19After Landing6 steps
Master ArmSAFE
WeaponsSAFE all stations
FCRSTBY
TADSSTOW
Landing LightOFF
TransponderSTBY
20Shutdown17 steps
CollectiveFULL DOWN
Power Levers (Both)IDLE
TADSOFF
FCROFF
IHADSSOFF
RadiosOFF
Navigation / EGIOFF
Radar AltimeterOFF
Power Lever - Engine 1OFF
Power Lever - Engine 2OFF
Nr (Rotor RPM)MONITOR - Wait for spool-down
Generator SwitchesOFF
MPD (Both)OFF
KUOFF
Anti-Collision / Position LightsOFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Parking BrakeSET
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