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F-4E Phantom 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 BasesIDENTIFIED
02Electrical / Pre-Start17 steps
Ejection Seat PinsREMOVED AND STOWED
Throttles (Both)OFF
Parking BrakeSET
Fore and Aft AreaCLEAR
Fire GuardPOSTED
Battery SwitchON
Generator Switches (Both)OFF - hold clear during INS power-up
Engine Master Switches (Both)OFF
External PowerCONNECT
External Power SwitchON
Instrument Ground PowerON (WSO actuates)
Landing Gear Indicator Lights3 GREEN (check via battery)
Fuel Quantity GaugesCHECK total and individual
Fuel Transfer SwitchesNORM
Refuel Select SwitchALL
Air Refuel SwitchCLOSE
Emergency Vent SwitchNORMAL
03Cockpit Preparation15 steps
Oxygen SupplyON - verify flow indicator
Emergency OxygenGREEN DOT - pin removed
Canopy Defog / Air ConditioningSET as required
Rudder PedalsADJUSTED
StickCYCLE - full travel check
Throttle FrictionSET
Circuit Breaker PanelsCHECK all in
Intercom (ICS)CHECK with WSO
Master Arm SwitchSAFE
Emergency Stores JettisonGUARDED - SAFE
Anti-Skid SwitchON - test cycle
Landing Gear HandleDOWN
Slats / Flaps IndicatorOUT AND DOWN - matches switch selection
Speed Brake SwitchCLOSE
Drag Chute HandleSTOWED
04INS Alignment (WSO)12 steps
INS Mode SelectorOFF - verify before power-up
INS Alignment Type SwitchGYRO COMP (or HDG MEM if applicable)
INS PowerALIGN (pause at STBY 2 min)
INS Alignment StatusMONITOR - wait for steady or flashing ALIGN light
Navigation Computer ModeSET per mission requirements
Navigation CounterSET to mission positions
INS CoordinatesVERIFY present position
WSO RadarSTBY - warm up
IFF TransponderSTBY - codes as briefed
ECM EquipmentSET as required
RWR (AN/ALR-46)ON - verify operation
TACANSET channel and mode
05Engine Start26 steps
External Air SourceCONNECT - right side
Right Engine Master SwitchON
External AirflowACTIVATE - signal ground crew
Right Engine RPMMONITOR - wait for 10%
Right Ignition ButtonPRESS AND HOLD at 10% RPM
Right ThrottleADVANCE to half then IDLE at 10% RPM
Right Engine Light-OffEGT RISING - confirm lightoff
Right Ignition ButtonRELEASE on lightoff
External AirflowDISCONTINUE at 45% RPM
Right Engine EGT220-420 C
Right Engine RPM (Idle)65% RPM (+/- 1%)
Right Engine Fuel Flow800-1,400 PPH
Right Boost Pump Pressure30 PSI (+/- 5 PSI)
Right Engine Oil Pressure12-50 PSI
Hydraulic PressureCHECK within limits
Right Generator SwitchON
Spoiler Actuator (Left)CHECK - verify light extinguished
Air Refueling DoorCHECK as required
Left Engine StartREPEAT steps 46-61 for left engine
Left Engine EGT220-420 C
Left Engine RPM (Idle)65% RPM (+/- 1%)
Left Generator SwitchON
Right GeneratorCYCLE OFF then ON - check bus tie light
Bus Tie Open LightOUT (extinguished)
External Air SourceDISCONNECT
External PowerDISCONNECT
06Post-Start / Avionics19 steps
INS ModeNAV - when alignment complete
INS NavigationVERIFY position accuracy
Communications - ARC-164 UHFSET - primary frequency
Intercom VolumeSET
TACANCONFIRM channel and mode
Radar AltimeterON - set low altitude warning
Optical Sight (AN/ASG-26)SET mode as required
CADC (Air Data Computer)ON - verify operation
Pitot HeatAS REQUIRED
Anti-Ice SwitchAS REQUIRED
Hydraulic Pressure (Both)3,000 PSI - verify both systems
Flight ControlsCYCLE - full deflection check
TrimSET 0-0-0 (pitch/roll/yaw)
Stabilator Augmentation SwitchesENGAGE (both channels)
Yaw Stability AugmenterENGAGE
Slats / FlapsOUT AND DOWN - verify position
Internal Wing TransferNORMAL
Master Caution LightTEST - then check clear
Warning / Caution PanelCHECK - no uncommanded lights
07Before Taxi6 steps
CanopyCLOSE AND LOCK - WSO then Pilot
Ejection SeatsARMED - both seats
IFFAS BRIEFED
Anti-SkidON - light out
Parking BrakeRELEASE when ready to taxi
Wheel BrakesCHECK - test both sides before moving
08Taxi7 steps
Taxi SpeedSAFE - max 15 kts straight, 5 kts turning
Nose Wheel SteeringENGAGE - use NWS button on stick
BrakesCHECK both sides during initial roll
Flight InstrumentsMONITOR - verify altimeters, ADI, HSI
AltimeterSET QNH - both front and rear
Standby CompassCHECK - compare heading
Engine InstrumentsCROSSCHECK during taxi
09Before Takeoff16 steps
Optical SightSET mode as briefed
Internal Wing TransferNORMAL
STAB AUG SwitchesENGAGE - all three
Flight ControlsUNRESTRICTED - full deflection
Slats / FlapsOUT AND DOWN
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
STAB Trim1-3 UNITS NOSE DOWN
Fuel QuantityCHECK - confirm sufficient for mission
CanopiesCLOSED AND LOCKED - both
Warning LightsTEST - then clear
Defog / TemperatureSET as required
Command Selector (WSO)AS BRIEFED
Pitot HeatON
Anti-SkidON - light out
Compass HeadingCHECK - verify runway heading
Circuit BreakersCHECK IN
10Takeoff9 steps
Wheel BrakesAPPLY - hold position
ThrottlesADVANCE to 85% RPM - CHECK ENGINE GAUGES
Engine GaugesCHECK - EGT 450 C, FF 4,000 PPH
Afterburner (if used)MIL then AFTERBURNER
Wheel BrakesRELEASE
Nose Gear SteeringDISENGAGE at 70 KNOTS
StickMOVE AFT at 80 KNOTS
Rotation SpeedROTATE at 150-165 KIAS (clean)
Pitch AttitudeMAINTAIN 10-12 degrees nose up
11After Takeoff / Climb11 steps
Landing GearUP - positive rate of climb confirmed
Slats / FlapsNORM (retract above 180 KIAS minimum)
AfterburnerDISENGAGE as required - MIL power for climb
Gear Indicator3 UP AND LOCKED
Pitch Attitude10-12 degrees until 350 KIAS
AirspeedADJUST PITCH TO HOLD 350 KIAS climb
HeadingAS PER FLIGHT PLAN / DEPARTURE
AltimeterSET - crosscheck standard (29.92) at transition
RadarOPERATE - set as briefed (WSO)
IFFAS BRIEFED
ThrottlesMIL or as required for climb profile
12Cruise / Transit10 steps
AltimetersSET QNE / QNH - compare main and standby
Radar AltimeterAS REQUIRED
Fuel StateMONITOR - compute time to bingo / joker
Engine InstrumentsCROSSCHECK both engines - RPM / EGT / FF / oil
OxygenCHECK - flow indicator cycling
Cockpit PressureCHECK pressurization schedule
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Navigation (INS)MONITOR and update as required
Command Selector (WSO)AS BRIEFED
WeaponsARMED per pre-attack checklist
13Descent / Approach14 steps
AltimetersSET QNH for destination
TACANSET - destination field channel
Radar / WSOCONFIGURE for approach as required
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Speed BrakesEXTEND as required for descent
Fuel StateCHECK - above bingo for approach
IFFSET as required for approach
Landing GearDOWN below 300 KIAS
Landing Gear Indicator3 GREEN
Slats / FlapsOUT AND DOWN - below 240 KIAS
Approach SpeedON SPEED - 155-165 KIAS (weight dep.)
Anti-SkidON
Speed BrakesRETRACT for final approach
Optical SightSET STBY
14Landing10 steps
Final Approach Speed155-165 KIAS on-speed
GlidepathMAINTAIN 2.5-3 degree glidepath
Threshold CrossingREDUCE POWER at threshold
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST - smooth flare
ThrottlesIDLE on touchdown
Nose GearLOWER SMOOTHLY after main gear touchdown
Drag ChuteDEPLOY on rollout as required
Wheel BrakesAPPLY - anti-skid protection active
Drag Chute JettisonJETTISON below 60 KIAS to clear runway
AfterburnerDISENGAGE if engaged for go-around
15After Landing9 steps
Speed BrakesCLOSE
Slats / FlapsLEAVE OUT AND DOWN until clear of runway
Anti-IceOFF
RadarSTBY (WSO)
Weapons (Master Arm)SAFE
IFFSTBY or as briefed
Pitot HeatOFF
Nose Wheel SteeringENGAGE for taxi
Taxi to ParkingFOLLOW MARSHAL signals
16Shutdown21 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Ejection Seat PinsINSERT - both seats
Slats / FlapsRETRACT after parking
Speed BrakesCLOSE
Radar (WSO)OFF
INS ModeOFF - WSO
ECM EquipmentOFF
CommunicationsOFF
TACANOFF
Throttles (Both)IDLE - run down period 2-3 minutes
Anti-IceOFF
Left ThrottleOFF
Left Engine RPMMONITOR - wind down to zero
Right ThrottleOFF
Right Engine RPMMONITOR - wind down to zero
Generator Switches (Both)OFF
Engine Master Switches (Both)OFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Oxygen SupplyOFF
CanopyOPEN
Post-Flight InspectionCOMPLETE - debrief with ground crew
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