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CH-47F ChinookFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningCALCULATED
Weight & Balance / Cargo ManifestWITHIN LIMITS
Performance PlanningCHECKED
Route / LZ SurveyREVIEWED
Radio Frequencies / DatalinkSET
02Battery / APU Start12 steps
Walkaround / ChocksCOMPLETE - Chocks in place
Parking BrakeSET
Thrust (Collective) LeverFULL DOWN
ENG COND Levers (Both)STOP
Battery SwitchON
Master CautionCHECK - Acknowledge and reset
Fuel Pumps (Main / Aux)ON
Fire Detection TestTEST - Verify warnings
APU SwitchSTART - then RUN
APUMONITOR - Wait for ON / ready
APU GeneratorON - Verify power available
Hydraulics (PTU)ON - Flight control systems pressurized
03Before Engine Start11 steps
CDU / CAAS DisplaysON - Multifunction displays power up
Caution / Advisory PanelCHECK - Note expected indications
Flight ControlsCHECK - Cyclic, thrust, pedals full and free
AFCS / Stability AugmentationON
TrimCENTERED / ON
FADEC SwitchesNORM (Both)
Load Share SwitchTRQ (Torque)
NR% Switch100%
AltimeterSET - Field elevation / QNH
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Total and per tank
Rotor BrakeOFF / RELEASED
04Engine Start9 steps
Rotor AreaCLEAR - Crew acknowledges all clear
Beacon / Anti-Collision LightON
ENG START Switch - Engine 1 (Right)PRESS - Hold until N1 10%, then release
Engine 1 StartMONITOR - N1, TGT, oil pressure
Engine 1 Ground IdleSTABILIZE - N1 50-59%, oil pressure 5 psi min
ENG START Switch - Engine 2 (Left)PRESS - Hold until N1 10%, then release
Engine 2 StartMONITOR - N1, TGT, oil pressure
Engine 2 Ground IdleSTABILIZE - N1 50-59%, oil pressure 5 psi min
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Both engines matched and stable
05Rotor Engagement10 steps
Rotor AreaCONFIRM CLEAR
ENG COND Lever - Engine 1GROUND (GND)
ENG COND Lever - Engine 2GROUND (GND)
Rotor RPM (Nr)MONITOR - Rotors accelerate
ENG COND Levers (Both)FLIGHT (FLT)
Rotor RPM (Nr)CHECK - 100% Nr stabilized
Generator 1 SwitchON
Generator 2 SwitchON - Wait 2 sec after GEN 1
APU GeneratorOFF
APU SwitchOFF (after systems stable)
06Systems / Avionics14 steps
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - No.1, No.2, Utility all in limits
Engine TorqueCHECK - Both matched at flat pitch
TGT / N1 / N2CHECK - Within limits both engines
Transmission OilCHECK - Pressure and temperature normal
AFCS / SASCHECK - Both channels engaged
Stability / Trim CheckVERIFY - Controls respond correctly
Flight ControlsCHECK - Full and free, correct response
EGI / INS AlignmentALIGN - Wait for ready
Navigation / WaypointsENTER / VERIFY route on CDU
Radar AltimeterON - Set low-altitude warning
RadiosSET - UHF/VHF/FM presets, contact ground
IFF / TransponderSET - Standby until taxi
Fuel SystemCHECK - Crossfeed and pumps as required
Cargo Hook / HoistCHECK - As required for mission
07Before Taxi / Hover7 steps
Crew / CabinREADY - Flight engineer and gunners report
Taxi / Landing LightsAS REQUIRED
Position LightsON
AltimeterCONFIRM SET
Caution / Advisory PanelCLEAR - No unexpected cautions
BrakesCHECK - Functional
ATC / GroundCLEARANCE - Request taxi or hover
08Hover Check & Taxi8 steps
Area ClearCHECK - Clear fore, aft, and sides
Parking BrakeRELEASE
Thrust LeverRAISE smoothly to light on wheels
HoverESTABLISH - 5-10 ft AGL
Power CheckVERIFY - Torque required vs available
Controls / TrimCHECK - Aircraft stable in hover
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Both engines matched
Ground Taxi (if used)WALKING PACE - Steer with pedals
09Before Takeoff8 steps
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All in limits
Rotor RPM (Nr)100% - Stable
HydraulicsCHECK - All systems pressurized
Flight ControlsFREE - Final check
Trim / AFCSSET - Augmentation engaged
Cargo / Sling LoadSECURE - Confirm with crew
Departure PathCLEAR - Obstacles and wind assessed
ATC / ClearanceOBTAINED
10Takeoff6 steps
Thrust LeverINCREASE to takeoff power
CyclicFORWARD - Accelerate through ETL
PedalsCOORDINATE - Maintain heading
Positive RateCONFIRM - Climbing and accelerating
Climb SpeedACCELERATE to 80-100 kts
Torque / TGTMONITOR - Within limits
11Climb / Cruise12 steps
Climb Speed80-100 kts
Climb PowerSET - Torque within limits
Landing / Taxi LightsOFF (as appropriate)
AltimeterSET - QNH or standard
Level OffAT assigned altitude
Cruise Speed120-140 kts
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - Torque, TGT, N1 matched
TransmissionMONITOR - Oil pressure and temperature
Fuel StateMONITOR - Quantity and endurance
NavigationCHECK - Track waypoints on CDU
AFCS / TrimSET - Hold attitude and heading
Fuel BalanceMANAGE - Crossfeed as needed
12Approach8 steps
Landing DataREVIEW - LZ wind, elevation, obstacles
Power CheckVERIFY - OGE/IGE hover power available
AltimeterSET - Local QNH
AirspeedREDUCE - Decelerate to approach speed
DescentESTABLISH - 300-500 ft/min
Approach PathMAINTAIN - Constant angle to LZ
Landing LightON (if required)
Crew BriefREADY - Confirm LZ and obstacles with crew
13Landing8 steps
DecelerateAFT CYCLIC - Reduce to hover speed
HoverESTABLISH - Over touchdown point, 5-10 ft AGL
LZ ClearCHECK - Final scan, crew confirms
Thrust LeverLOWER smoothly - Descend to touchdown
TouchdownAFT GEAR then FWD - Settle level
Thrust LeverFULL DOWN after firm on ground
Cyclic / PedalsNEUTRAL
Parking BrakeSET
14After Landing5 steps
Landing / Taxi LightsOFF
Transponder / IFFSTANDBY
Cargo / Sling LoadRELEASE / SECURE as required
Radar AltimeterOFF
CrewREPORT - Cabin secure
15Rotor Shutdown / Securing19 steps
Thrust LeverFULL DOWN
APU SwitchSTART - then RUN
APU GeneratorON
ENG COND Levers (Both)GROUND (GND)
Cool-DownWAIT - 2 minutes at ground idle
Generators 1 & 2OFF (APU gen carrying load)
ENG COND Levers (Both)STOP
Rotor RPM (Nr)MONITOR - Spool down
Rotor BrakeAPPLY (when Nr below limit)
Fuel PumpsOFF
Avionics / CAAS DisplaysOFF
RadiosOFF
APU GeneratorOFF
APU SwitchOFF
Hydraulics (PTU)OFF
LightsOFF - Beacon, position, taxi
Parking BrakeSET
Battery SwitchOFF
Chocks / Tie-DownsAS REQUIRED
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