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Ka-50 Black Shark III Kneeboard
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Ka-50 Black Shark IIIFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningCALCULATED
Weight & Balance / StoresWITHIN LIMITS
Performance PlanningCHECKED
Route / Target CoordinatesPROGRAMMED
Radio Frequencies / DatalinkSET
02Electrical / Pre-Start11 steps
CollectiveFULL DOWN
Rotor BrakeON
Battery 1ON
Battery 2ON
DC Ground PowerON (if available)
AC Ground PowerON (if available)
Fuel Shutoff Valve (Left)ON
Fuel Shutoff Valve (Right)ON
Fuel Pump - ForwardON
Fuel Pump - AftON
Fuel Meter SwitchON
03APU Start8 steps
APU Start ModeSTART
APUMONITOR - Wait for stable RPM
APU GeneratorON
Rectifier 1ON
Rectifier 2ON
Rectifier 3ON
AC Inverter (115V)ON
AC Inverter (36V)ON
04Engine Start13 steps
Rotor BrakeOFF
Engine SelectorLEFT ENGINE
Engine Start Button (Left)PRESS
Left EngineMONITOR - EGT and RPM
Left ThrottleIDLE (when N1 >55%)
Left Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM, EGT in limits
Engine SelectorRIGHT ENGINE
Engine Start Button (Right)PRESS
Right EngineMONITOR - EGT and RPM
Right ThrottleIDLE (when N1 >55%)
Right Engine StabilizeCHECK - Idle RPM, EGT in limits
Rotor RPMMONITOR - Rotors spool up
APUOFF (after both engines stable)
05Post-Start / Systems10 steps
Left GeneratorON
Right GeneratorON
Throttles (Both)ADVANCE to flight mode
Rotor RPMCHECK - Nominal (95–100%)
Hydraulic System 1CHECK - Pressure normal
Hydraulic System 2CHECK - Pressure normal
Flight ControlsCHECK - Cyclic, collective, pedals free
TrimCHECK - Force trim reset
Autopilot ChannelsON - Pitch, Roll, Heading, Altitude
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All in green
06Navigation / Avionics9 steps
ABRIS (GPS/Nav System)ON
PVI-800 Nav PanelSET waypoints
DatalinkON
IFF / TransponderSET
Radio (R-800 VHF)SET frequency
Radio (R-828 FM)SET frequency
AltimeterSET - Field elevation / QFE
Radar AltimeterON
HUD / ShkvalON
07Weapons Setup6 steps
Shkval (TV targeting system)ON - Warm up
Laser RangefinderON
Weapon System PowerON
Weapon StationsCHECK - Verify loadout
Master ArmSAFE
Cannon (2A42 30mm)LOADED - Check round count
08Before Taxi5 steps
Ejection SeatARM
Anti-Collision LightON
Navigation LightsAS REQUIRED
Parking BrakeRELEASE
NWS (Nosewheel Steering)ON
09Hover / Taxi6 steps
Area ClearCHECK - Clear all sides
CollectiveRAISE slowly
PedalsMAINTAIN heading
Hover Height3–5 m AGL
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Both engines in limits
Hover TaxiFORWARD CYCLIC gently
10Before Takeoff5 steps
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All green
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate for mission
AutopilotCHECK - Channels engaged
WeaponsSAFE
RadiosSET - Contact ATC
11Takeoff5 steps
CollectiveINCREASE to climb power
CyclicFORWARD - Accelerate through ETL
PedalsCOORDINATE
Climb Speed80–100 km/h
Climb Rate5–10 m/s
12Climb4 steps
Airspeed150–200 km/h
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - EGT, N1, oil
AltimeterCHECK
AutopilotENGAGE as required
13Cruise / Transit7 steps
AltitudeAT assigned level
Airspeed200–250 km/h cruise
Fuel StateMONITOR
Navigation (ABRIS)CHECK - Waypoints, route
Engine InstrumentsSCAN - Regular check
AutopilotAS REQUIRED
Shkval / WeaponsAS REQUIRED for mission
14Descent / Approach6 steps
AirspeedREDUCE - 150–200 km/h
CollectiveREDUCE for descent
AltimeterSET - Local QFE
Radar AltimeterMONITOR
Landing AreaIDENTIFY - Wind, obstacles
DecelerateAFT CYCLIC - Reduce to hover speed
15Landing5 steps
HoverESTABLISH at 5–10 m AGL
CollectiveSLOWLY LOWER
TouchdownWHEELS on ground - Level attitude
CollectiveFULL DOWN after stable
Parking BrakeSET
16After Landing5 steps
Master ArmSAFE
WeaponsSAFE all stations
ShkvalOFF
TransponderSTBY
Landing LightOFF
17Shutdown19 steps
CollectiveFULL DOWN
Throttles (Both)IDLE
Ejection SeatSAFE
Weapon System PowerOFF
ShkvalOFF
RadiosOFF
Navigation / ABRISOFF
Radar AltimeterOFF
AutopilotOFF
Left ThrottleOFF
Right ThrottleOFF
Rotor RPMMONITOR - Wait for spool-down
Rotor BrakeAPPLY when RPM below 30%
Generators (Both)OFF
InvertersOFF
RectifiersOFF
Fuel PumpsOFF
Batteries (Both)OFF
All LightsOFF
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