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AV-8B Harrier IIFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - Bingo / JokerSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / NavigationPROGRAMMED
Radio Frequencies / IFFSET
Divert Bases / FARPIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Pre-Start7 steps
ThrottleOFF
Parking BrakeSET
Nozzle LeverFULL AFT (0°)
Battery SwitchON
External PowerCONNECT (if available)
GeneratorON
Fuel ShutoffON
03Engine Start7 steps
H2O Mode SwitchOFF
Engine Start ButtonPRESS
JPT (Jet Pipe Temp)MONITOR
RPMMONITOR - Rising
ThrottleIDLE (when RPM >15%)
Engine StabilizeCHECK - ~55% RPM at idle, JPT below 500°C
External PowerDISCONNECT
04Post-Start / Systems10 steps
GeneratorVERIFY ON
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - Normal
Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder
Reaction Control SystemCHECK - Verify puffers
Nozzle LeverCYCLE - Check nozzle rotation
FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return
Speed BrakeCHECK - Extend and retract
TrimSET - Takeoff
NWSON
Anti-SkidON
05INS / Avionics14 steps
INS KnobGND ALIGN
INS StatusMONITOR - Wait for NAV ready
INS KnobNAV (when aligned)
HUDON - Brightness as required
MPCD / MFDON
ODU (Option Display Unit)CHECK
Radar (APG-65)STBY
RWR (ALR-67)ON
CMDS (ALE-39)ON - Set program
IFF / TransponderSET
Radios (UHF / VHF)SET frequencies
TACANSET channel
AltimeterSET - Field elevation
DMT (Dual Mode Tracker)ON (if targeting pod equipped)
06Before Taxi8 steps
CanopyCLOSE & LOCK
Ejection SeatARM
VSTOL Master ModeSET (for vertical/short takeoff)
FlapsSTO position
TrimSET - 0° rudder, 0° aileron, 4° nose down
Taxi LightON
Anti-Collision LightON
Parking BrakeRELEASE
07Taxi5 steps
NWSCHECK responsive
Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 10 kts
Nozzle LeverCHECK - Full aft (0°)
InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
BrakesCHECK
08Before Takeoff (STO)7 steps
Nozzle AngleSET - ~50° (short takeoff)
Water InjectionSET - TO mode (if required)
FlapsSTO
TrimVERIFY - 4° nose down stabilator
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
Master ArmSAFE
Strobe LightsON
09Takeoff (Short Takeoff)10 steps
Lineup on RunwayCENTERLINE
BrakesHOLD
ThrottleFULL POWER
BrakesRELEASE
At 80–100 ktsROTATE - Slight aft stick
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
Landing GearUP
Nozzle LeverSLOWLY rotate AFT (0°)
FlapsRETRACT (above 180 kts)
Water InjectionOFF
10After Takeoff / Climb6 steps
Landing GearCONFIRM UP
NozzlesCONFIRM 0° (full aft)
AirspeedACCELERATE to 300 kts
AltimeterCHECK
Taxi / Landing LightsOFF
Climb AltitudeAS ASSIGNED
11Cruise / Transit7 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
AirspeedAS REQUIRED
AutopilotENGAGE (if desired)
Fuel StateMONITOR
NavigationCHECK waypoints
RadarAS REQUIRED
RWR / CMDSMONITOR
12Descent / Approach9 steps
ATIS / WeatherOBTAINED
AltimeterSET local QNH
AirspeedREDUCE below 300 kts
Landing ModeSELECT - VSTOL or conventional
Nozzle LeverSET for approach (if VSTOL)
Landing GearDOWN (below 210 kts)
FlapsDOWN
Landing LightON
Master ArmSAFE
13Landing (Conventional)5 steps
Approach Speed~130 kts
ThrottleIDLE at touchdown
NosewheelLOWER gently
BrakingAPPLY
NWSENGAGE
14Landing (Vertical)8 steps
Nozzle Lever~80° (braking stop)
AirspeedREDUCE to hover - below 40 kts
Nozzle Lever90° (full down - hover)
ThrottleMANAGE - Control descent rate
RCSACTIVE - Puffers control attitude
DescentSLOW - 2–3 ft/sec max
TouchdownGEAR on deck - Level attitude
ThrottleIDLE after stable on deck
15After Landing5 steps
Nozzle LeverFULL AFT (0°)
FlapsRETRACT
RadarSTBY
TransponderSTBY
Landing LightOFF
16Shutdown15 steps
Parking BrakeSET
RadarOFF
RWROFF
CMDSOFF
RadiosOFF
TACANOFF
IFFOFF
Ejection SeatSAFE
ThrottleOFF
Fuel ShutoffOFF
GeneratorOFF
HUD / DisplaysOFF
All LightsOFF
BatteryOFF
CanopyOPEN
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