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Ka-50 Black Shark III Startup Checklist
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Ka-50 Black Shark IIIDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 132 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission type, target area, engagement parameters, and threat environment. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, operating area, and recovery weather. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWEDNOTE: Check restricted areas and airspace restrictions. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningCALCULATEDNOTE: Plan fuel for mission duration plus reserve. Single-seat - no crew to share workload on fuel monitoring. | |
| 05 | Weight & Balance / StoresWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Account for Vikhr ATGMs, rockets, gun ammo, and fuel. Coaxial rotor tolerant but check limits. | |
| 06 | Performance PlanningCHECKEDNOTE: Check density altitude for hover and combat performance. | |
| 07 | Route / Target CoordinatesPROGRAMMEDNOTE: Prepare waypoints and target coordinates for PVI-800 navigation system. | |
| 08 | Radio Frequencies / DatalinkSETNOTE: Set R-828 and R-800 radio presets. Configure datalink for Shkval target sharing. |
PHS 2 - Electrical / Pre-Start11 steps
| 01 | CollectiveFULL DOWN | |
| 02 | Rotor BrakeON | |
| 03 | Battery 1ON | |
| 04 | Battery 2ON | |
| 05 | DC Ground PowerON (if available) | |
| 06 | AC Ground PowerON (if available) | |
| 07 | Fuel Shutoff Valve (Left)ON | |
| 08 | Fuel Shutoff Valve (Right)ON | |
| 09 | Fuel Pump - ForwardON | |
| 10 | Fuel Pump - AftON | |
| 11 | Fuel Meter SwitchON |
PHS 3 - APU Start8 steps
| 01 | APU Start ModeSTARTNOTE: Rotate to start position. | |
| 02 | APUMONITOR - Wait for stable RPMCAUTION: Wait for APU fully online before proceeding (~30 seconds). | |
| 03 | APU GeneratorON | |
| 04 | Rectifier 1ON | |
| 05 | Rectifier 2ON | |
| 06 | Rectifier 3ON | |
| 07 | AC Inverter (115V)ON | |
| 08 | AC Inverter (36V)ON |
PHS 4 - Engine Start13 steps
| 01 | Rotor BrakeOFF | |
| 02 | Engine SelectorLEFT ENGINE | |
| 03 | Engine Start Button (Left)PRESSNOTE: Hold until engine lights off. | |
| 04 | Left EngineMONITOR - EGT and RPMWARNING: EGT must not exceed 600°C during start. | |
| 05 | Left ThrottleIDLE (when N1 >55%) | |
| 06 | Left Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM, EGT in limits | |
| 07 | Engine SelectorRIGHT ENGINE | |
| 08 | Engine Start Button (Right)PRESS | |
| 09 | Right EngineMONITOR - EGT and RPM | |
| 10 | Right ThrottleIDLE (when N1 >55%) | |
| 11 | Right Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM, EGT in limits | |
| 12 | Rotor RPMMONITOR - Rotors spool upNOTE: Coaxial rotors engage automatically. | |
| 13 | APUOFF (after both engines stable) |
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Systems10 steps
| 01 | Left GeneratorON | |
| 02 | Right GeneratorON | |
| 03 | Throttles (Both)ADVANCE to flight mode | |
| 04 | Rotor RPMCHECK - Nominal (95–100%) | |
| 05 | Hydraulic System 1CHECK - Pressure normal | |
| 06 | Hydraulic System 2CHECK - Pressure normal | |
| 07 | Flight ControlsCHECK - Cyclic, collective, pedals free | |
| 08 | TrimCHECK - Force trim reset | |
| 09 | Autopilot ChannelsON - Pitch, Roll, Heading, Altitude | |
| 10 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All in green |
PHS 6 - Navigation / Avionics9 steps
| 01 | ABRIS (GPS/Nav System)ONNOTE: Moving-map display for navigation. | |
| 02 | PVI-800 Nav PanelSET waypoints | |
| 03 | DatalinkON | |
| 04 | IFF / TransponderSET | |
| 05 | Radio (R-800 VHF)SET frequency | |
| 06 | Radio (R-828 FM)SET frequency | |
| 07 | AltimeterSET - Field elevation / QFE | |
| 08 | Radar AltimeterON | |
| 09 | HUD / ShkvalON |
PHS 7 - Weapons Setup6 steps
| 01 | Shkval (TV targeting system)ON - Warm upNOTE: Electro-optical targeting system. | |
| 02 | Laser RangefinderON | |
| 03 | Weapon System PowerON | |
| 04 | Weapon StationsCHECK - Verify loadout | |
| 05 | Master ArmSAFENOTE: Keep safe until weapons employment. | |
| 06 | Cannon (2A42 30mm)LOADED - Check round count |
PHS 8 - Before Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Ejection SeatARMWARNING: Ka-50 has K-37-800 ejection system - blades are jettisoned first. | |
| 02 | Anti-Collision LightON | |
| 03 | Navigation LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 05 | NWS (Nosewheel Steering)ON |
PHS 9 - Hover / Taxi6 steps
| 01 | Area ClearCHECK - Clear all sides | |
| 02 | CollectiveRAISE slowly | |
| 03 | PedalsMAINTAIN headingNOTE: Coaxial rotors = minimal torque effect. | |
| 04 | Hover Height3–5 m AGL | |
| 05 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Both engines in limits | |
| 06 | Hover TaxiFORWARD CYCLIC gently |
PHS 10 - Before Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All green | |
| 02 | Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate for mission | |
| 03 | AutopilotCHECK - Channels engaged | |
| 04 | WeaponsSAFE | |
| 05 | RadiosSET - Contact ATC |
PHS 11 - Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | CollectiveINCREASE to climb power | |
| 02 | CyclicFORWARD - Accelerate through ETL | |
| 03 | PedalsCOORDINATENOTE: Coaxial design needs minimal pedal input. | |
| 04 | Climb Speed80–100 km/h | |
| 05 | Climb Rate5–10 m/s |
PHS 12 - Climb4 steps
| 01 | Airspeed150–200 km/h | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - EGT, N1, oil | |
| 03 | AltimeterCHECK | |
| 04 | AutopilotENGAGE as required |
PHS 13 - Cruise / Transit7 steps
| 01 | AltitudeAT assigned level | |
| 02 | Airspeed200–250 km/h cruiseNOTE: Max speed 315 km/h. | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR | |
| 04 | Navigation (ABRIS)CHECK - Waypoints, route | |
| 05 | Engine InstrumentsSCAN - Regular check | |
| 06 | AutopilotAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Shkval / WeaponsAS REQUIRED for mission |
PHS 14 - Descent / Approach6 steps
| 01 | AirspeedREDUCE - 150–200 km/h | |
| 02 | CollectiveREDUCE for descent | |
| 03 | AltimeterSET - Local QFE | |
| 04 | Radar AltimeterMONITOR | |
| 05 | Landing AreaIDENTIFY - Wind, obstacles | |
| 06 | DecelerateAFT CYCLIC - Reduce to hover speed |
PHS 15 - Landing5 steps
| 01 | HoverESTABLISH at 5–10 m AGL | |
| 02 | CollectiveSLOWLY LOWER | |
| 03 | TouchdownWHEELS on ground - Level attitude | |
| 04 | CollectiveFULL DOWN after stable | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeSET |
PHS 16 - After Landing5 steps
| 01 | Master ArmSAFE | |
| 02 | WeaponsSAFE all stations | |
| 03 | ShkvalOFF | |
| 04 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 05 | Landing LightOFF |
PHS 17 - Shutdown19 steps
| 01 | CollectiveFULL DOWN | |
| 02 | Throttles (Both)IDLENOTE: Allow 2-minute cool-down. | |
| 03 | Ejection SeatSAFEWARNING: Safe seat before ground crew approach. | |
| 04 | Weapon System PowerOFF | |
| 05 | ShkvalOFF | |
| 06 | RadiosOFF | |
| 07 | Navigation / ABRISOFF | |
| 08 | Radar AltimeterOFF | |
| 09 | AutopilotOFF | |
| 10 | Left ThrottleOFF | |
| 11 | Right ThrottleOFF | |
| 12 | Rotor RPMMONITOR - Wait for spool-down | |
| 13 | Rotor BrakeAPPLY when RPM below 30%WARNING: Never apply rotor brake at high RPM. | |
| 14 | Generators (Both)OFF | |
| 15 | InvertersOFF | |
| 16 | RectifiersOFF | |
| 17 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 18 | Batteries (Both)OFF | |
| 19 | All LightsOFF |