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Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent Eight Startup Checklist
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Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent EightDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 91 steps · 15 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission type, LZ/PZ locations, threat environment, and load. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check winds, icing, ceiling. Mi-8 is affected by density altitude. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Internal fuel 3,700 kg. Plan fuel stops if needed. | |
| 05 | Cargo / Troops LoadVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm payload within weight limits. | |
| 06 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 07 | Divert / Alternate LZIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Crew BriefingCOMPLETENOTE: Brief copilot and crew chief on mission and emergency procedures. | |
| 02 | Seat HarnessFASTENED | |
| 03 | Oxygen SystemCHECK (if fitted) |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power4 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | DC BusON | |
| 03 | InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK ALL INDICATORS | |
| 04 | Fuel GaugesCHECK QUANTITY AND BALANCE |
PHS 4 - Engine Start - APU / Right Engine10 steps
| 01 | APU SwitchSTART - WAIT FOR APU READYNOTE: APU provides air for main engine start. | |
| 02 | APU RPM100% - STABLE | |
| 03 | Right Engine Start ValveOPENNOTE: Open air start valve for right engine (Engine 2). | |
| 04 | Right Engine Fuel CockOPEN | |
| 05 | Right Engine StarterENGAGE | |
| 06 | Right Engine N2 RiseRISING ABOVE 60%NOTE: Watch for turbine RPM to rise to auto-light-off speed. | |
| 07 | Right Engine IgnitionLIGHT OFF - TOT RISING | |
| 08 | Right Engine TOT During Start< 900 CWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - cut fuel immediately. | |
| 09 | Right Engine Idle Speed60-62% N2 | |
| 10 | Right RotorENGAGING THROUGH FREEWHEEL |
PHS 5 - Left Engine Start7 steps
| 01 | Left Engine Start ValveOPEN | |
| 02 | Left Engine Fuel CockOPEN | |
| 03 | Left Engine StarterENGAGE | |
| 04 | Left Engine TOT During Start< 900 CWARNING: Hot start if TOT exceeds limit - cut fuel immediately. | |
| 05 | Left Engine Idle Speed60-62% N2 | |
| 06 | APUSHUT DOWN AFTER BOTH ENGINES STABLE | |
| 07 | Rotor RPMCLIMBING TO 95% NR |
PHS 6 - Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPM95% NR - STABLE | |
| 02 | Engine InstrumentsBOTH ENGINES IN LIMITSNOTE: Check TOT, N2 RPM, oil pressure, fuel pressure. | |
| 03 | Hydraulic SystemPRESSURE NORMAL | |
| 04 | Fuel SystemPUMPS ON - CROSSFEED AS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Navigation System (DISS)ON AND ALIGNED | |
| 06 | RadioSET FREQUENCIES | |
| 07 | IFFSET CODES | |
| 08 | Heating / DefrostAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Weapons / Rocket PodsARMED PER MISSION PLANNOTE: B-8V20 rocket pods or machine guns as loaded. | |
| 10 | Cargo / Sling LoadSECURE - CREW CHIEF REPORT |
PHS 7 - Before Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | Rotor RPM95% NR CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS | |
| 03 | HydraulicsNORMAL | |
| 04 | ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE | |
| 05 | TrimNEUTRAL | |
| 06 | Doors / HatchesCLOSED OR SECUREDNOTE: Gunner doors may be open for door gunner operations. | |
| 07 | Crew ReadyCREW CHIEF REPORT - READY |
PHS 8 - Hover / Taxi6 steps
| 01 | CollectiveINCREASE SLOWLY TO LIGHT ON SKIDS | |
| 02 | Cyclic / PedalsMAINTAIN BALANCE AND HEADING | |
| 03 | Lift to Hover2-3 M AGL STABLE HOVER | |
| 04 | Rotor RPM in Hover95% - CHECK | |
| 05 | Engine TorqueWITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | Hover TaxiINTO WIND WHERE POSSIBLE |
PHS 9 - Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | Takeoff ProfileROLLING OR VERTICAL AS REQUIREDNOTE: Rolling takeoff preferred for heavy loads. | |
| 02 | CollectiveINCREASE SMOOTHLY FOR LIFT | |
| 03 | CyclicFORWARD SLIGHTLY AFTER LIFTOFF | |
| 04 | Engine TorqueDO NOT EXCEED MAX CONTINUOUS LIMIT | |
| 05 | Translational LiftESTABLISH THROUGH ETL AT ~40 KTS | |
| 06 | Climb Speed120-130 KM/H IAS FOR BEST CLIMB |
PHS 10 - After Takeoff / Climb4 steps
| 01 | Climb Speed120-130 KM/H IAS | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersMONITOR - TORQUE, TOT, NR | |
| 03 | Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED | |
| 04 | Anti-iceON AS REQUIRED FOR CONDITIONS |
PHS 11 - Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Cruise Speed200-220 KM/H TYPICAL | |
| 02 | Altitude150-300 M AGL FOR LOW LEVEL / 500-1500 M CRUISE | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR BOTH TANKS | |
| 04 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR CONTINUOUSLY | |
| 05 | NavigationDISS / VISUAL REFERENCES |
PHS 12 - Descent / Approach5 steps
| 01 | LZ ReconnaissanceCOMPLETE (if tactical)NOTE: Identify hazards, obstacles, wind direction at LZ. | |
| 02 | SpeedREDUCE TO 120 KM/H FOR APPROACH | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersCHECK - BOTH IN LIMITS | |
| 04 | WeaponsSAFE | |
| 05 | CrewAPPROACH BRIEF GIVEN |
PHS 13 - Landing6 steps
| 01 | Approach Speed80-100 KM/H DECELERATING TO HOVER | |
| 02 | Hover Check2-3 M AGL STABLENOTE: Check for obstacles and ground effect before descending. | |
| 03 | CollectiveREDUCE SMOOTHLY TO LAND | |
| 04 | TouchdownSOFT - LEVEL SURFACE | |
| 05 | Collective at Touch DownFULL DOWNNOTE: Reduce collective fully to unload rotor on touchdown. | |
| 06 | Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED UNTIL SHUTDOWN |
PHS 14 - After Landing3 steps
| 01 | Cargo / TroopsOFFLOAD AS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED | |
| 03 | Engine InstrumentsIN LIMITS |
PHS 15 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | CollectiveFULL DOWN / PARKING | |
| 02 | EnginesIDLE - 2 MIN COOL DOWN | |
| 03 | Rotor BrakeAPPLY AT < 50% NRCAUTION: Do not apply rotor brake above 50% NR - will damage brake system. | |
| 04 | Right Engine Fuel CockCLOSE | |
| 05 | Left Engine Fuel CockCLOSE | |
| 06 | Avionics / RadiosOFF | |
| 07 | Electrical SystemsOFF | |
| 08 | BatteryOFF |