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AH-64D ApacheFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist

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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