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L-39 AlbatrosFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel Planning - BingoSET
Stores / LoadoutVERIFIED
Waypoints / NavigationPREPARED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert BasesIDENTIFIED
02Before Start14 steps
ThrottleOFF (fully aft)
Parking BrakeSET
Ejection Seat Safety PinsREMOVED
Main Circuit BreakersCHECK - All set
Battery Switch (BATTERY)ON
Battery VoltageCHECK - Min 22V
Fuel Shutoff ValveOPEN (forward)
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Adequate
Fuel Transfer PumpsON
Oxygen Supply ValveOPEN
Oxygen PressureCHECK - Adequate
CanopyOPEN (for start)
Warning LightsCHECK - All illuminate on test
Fire Warning SystemTEST
03APU / Turbo Start5 steps
Saphir-5 APUCONFIRM ready
Engine Power SwitchON
Anti-Collision / Beacon LightON
Turbo Start Button (APU)PRESS AND HOLD
APU Spool-UpVERIFY - Whine audible
04Engine Start10 steps
Engine Start ButtonPRESS
N2 RPMMONITOR - Rising
EGTMONITOR - Rising
Throttle to IdleIDLE (when N2 >15%)
Start CompletionVERIFY - N2 stable ~50-56% at idle
EGT at IdleCHECK - Below 590 C
Turbo Start (APU)RELEASE - APU automatically disengages
Oil PressureCHECK - Normal (within 30 sec)
Engine VibrationCHECK - No abnormal vibration
Fuel FlowCHECK - Normal for idle
05After Start / Systems19 steps
Generator 1ON
Inverter (AC)ON
VoltmeterCHECK - 28V
AmmeterCHECK - Normal charge
Hydraulic PressureCHECK - 135-150 kgf/cm2
Flight ControlsCYCLE - Stick and rudder full travel
FlapsCHECK - Cycle and return to UP
Speed BrakesCHECK - Extend and retract
TrimSET - Takeoff position (neutral)
Pitot HeatON
AltimeterSET - QNH
Directional GyroSET - Align with compass
Horizon (ADI)ERECT - Check no warnings
Radio (R-832M UHF)ON - Set frequency
RSBN / PRMG Nav SystemON
ADF (ARK)ON - Set NDB frequency
Transponder / IFFSET - Code as assigned
Oxygen RegulatorCHECK - 100% as required
PressurizationON
06Before Taxi7 steps
CanopyCLOSE AND LOCK
Ejection SeatARMED
Taxi / Landing LightsON
Anti-Collision LightON
BrakesCHECK - Hydraulic brakes functional
Nosewheel SteeringVERIFY active
Parking BrakeRELEASE
07Taxi6 steps
ATC ClearanceOBTAINED
ThrottleADVANCE - Enough to begin roll
Taxi SpeedMAX 30 km/h on taxiway
Differential BrakingCHECK - Turn using rudder and brakes
Hydraulic PressureMONITOR - Remains 135-150 kgf/cm2
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - All normal
08Before Takeoff10 steps
Runup / Engine CheckN2 at 80% - instruments normal
FlapsTAKEOFF position (set per loadout)
TrimSET - Neutral / Takeoff
Speed BrakesRETRACTED
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Sufficient for mission
OxygenON - Flow verified
CanopyLOCKED - Verify light extinguished
HarnessLOCKED AND TIGHT
Cockpit CheckCOMPLETE - All switches correct
ATC Takeoff ClearanceOBTAINED
09Takeoff9 steps
Line UpRUNWAY CENTERLINE
Parking BrakeRELEASE
ThrottleADVANCE TO MAXIMUM (106% N2)
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - All in limits
Directional ControlMAINTAIN with rudder
Rotation Speed150 km/h (81 kts)
Landing GearRETRACT (positive climb confirmed)
FlapsRETRACT (above 200 km/h)
Climb SpeedESTABLISH 300 km/h (best angle) or 390 km/h (best rate)
10Climb9 steps
ThrottleMAXIMUM (or as required)
Climb Speed300 km/h (best angle) / 390 km/h (best rate)
FlapsUP (confirmed)
Landing GearUP (confirmed)
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - EGT, N2, oil pressure
Fuel FlowMONITOR - Normal for power setting
10,000 ft / 3,000 mLANDING LIGHTS OFF
AltimeterSET 29.92 / 1013 hPa at FL180
OxygenVERIFY flow above 23,000 ft
11Cruise9 steps
Cruise Speed460 km/h (248 kts) at altitude - or as required
ThrottleREDUCE to cruise power
EGTMONITOR - Below 575 C continuous
N2 RPMMONITOR - Normal cruise range
Fuel QuantityCHECK - Monitor consumption
Bingo FuelMAINTAIN awareness
NavigationTRACK - RSBN / ADF / visual
Oil PressureMONITOR - Remain in normal range
Hydraulic PressureMONITOR - 135-150 kgf/cm2
12Descent9 steps
Descent ClearanceOBTAINED from ATC
ThrottleREDUCE as required
Descent Speed370-460 km/h (200-248 kts)
AltimeterSET QNH below FL180
Fuel QuantityCHECK
RSBN / PRMGSET for destination
ADFSET - Destination NDB
RadioCONTACT approach / tower
Speed BrakesEXTEND as needed for descent rate
13Landing14 steps
Landing ChecklistINITIATE
Speed BrakesAS REQUIRED
Airspeed370 km/h (200 kts) on downwind
Landing GearDOWN (below 300 km/h / 162 kts)
Gear LightsTHREE GREEN
FlapsLANDING POSITION (below 300 km/h)
Final Approach Speed220-240 km/h (119-130 kts)
Threshold Speed200-210 km/h (108-113 kts)
Glide Path3-4 DEGREES nose-high attitude
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST - Gentle flare
NosewheelLOWER gently after main gear touchdown
Speed BrakesEXTEND - Full after touchdown
BrakesAPPLY - As required to slow aircraft
ThrottleIDLE
14After Landing7 steps
Speed BrakesRETRACT after clearing runway
FlapsRETRACT (UP)
Landing / Taxi LightsAS REQUIRED
TransponderSET STANDBY or as directed
Pitot HeatOFF
Engine InstrumentsCHECK - Cool down at idle before shutdown
Taxi to RampAS DIRECTED by ATC
15Shutdown16 steps
Parking BrakeSET
ThrottleIDLE - Allow 3-5 min cool-down
Ejection SeatSAFE - Install safety pins
CanopyOPEN
AvionicsOFF - Radio, RSBN, ADF
Anti-Collision LightOFF
ThrottleOFF / STOP (fully aft / fuel cutoff)
Engine Spool DownMONITOR - N2 decelerating to zero
Fuel Transfer PumpsOFF
Pitot HeatOFF (if not already off)
Inverter (AC)OFF
GeneratorOFF
Battery SwitchOFF
Oxygen ValveCLOSE
Main Circuit BreakersAS REQUIRED
Chocks / Ground CrewCALL for chocks and tie-downs
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