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Mi-8MTV2 Magnificent EightFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
Mission BriefREVIEWED
Weather BriefingREVIEWED
NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningSET
Cargo / Troops LoadVERIFIED
Radio FrequenciesSET
Divert / Alternate LZIDENTIFIED
02Cockpit Preparation3 steps
Crew BriefingCOMPLETE
Seat HarnessFASTENED
Oxygen SystemCHECK (if fitted)
03Electrical Power4 steps
Battery SwitchON
DC BusON
InstrumentsPOWER ON - CHECK ALL INDICATORS
Fuel GaugesCHECK QUANTITY AND BALANCE
04Engine Start - APU / Right Engine10 steps
APU SwitchSTART - WAIT FOR APU READY
APU RPM100% - STABLE
Right Engine Start ValveOPEN
Right Engine Fuel CockOPEN
Right Engine StarterENGAGE
Right Engine N2 RiseRISING ABOVE 60%
Right Engine IgnitionLIGHT OFF - TOT RISING
Right Engine TOT During Start< 900 C
Right Engine Idle Speed60-62% N2
Right RotorENGAGING THROUGH FREEWHEEL
05Left Engine Start7 steps
Left Engine Start ValveOPEN
Left Engine Fuel CockOPEN
Left Engine StarterENGAGE
Left Engine TOT During Start< 900 C
Left Engine Idle Speed60-62% N2
APUSHUT DOWN AFTER BOTH ENGINES STABLE
Rotor RPMCLIMBING TO 95% NR
06Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
Rotor RPM95% NR - STABLE
Engine InstrumentsBOTH ENGINES IN LIMITS
Hydraulic SystemPRESSURE NORMAL
Fuel SystemPUMPS ON - CROSSFEED AS REQUIRED
Navigation System (DISS)ON AND ALIGNED
RadioSET FREQUENCIES
IFFSET CODES
Heating / DefrostAS REQUIRED
Weapons / Rocket PodsARMED PER MISSION PLAN
Cargo / Sling LoadSECURE - CREW CHIEF REPORT
07Before Takeoff7 steps
Rotor RPM95% NR CONFIRMED
Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS
HydraulicsNORMAL
ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE
TrimNEUTRAL
Doors / HatchesCLOSED OR SECURED
Crew ReadyCREW CHIEF REPORT - READY
08Hover / Taxi6 steps
CollectiveINCREASE SLOWLY TO LIGHT ON SKIDS
Cyclic / PedalsMAINTAIN BALANCE AND HEADING
Lift to Hover2-3 M AGL STABLE HOVER
Rotor RPM in Hover95% - CHECK
Engine TorqueWITHIN LIMITS
Hover TaxiINTO WIND WHERE POSSIBLE
09Takeoff6 steps
Takeoff ProfileROLLING OR VERTICAL AS REQUIRED
CollectiveINCREASE SMOOTHLY FOR LIFT
CyclicFORWARD SLIGHTLY AFTER LIFTOFF
Engine TorqueDO NOT EXCEED MAX CONTINUOUS LIMIT
Translational LiftESTABLISH THROUGH ETL AT ~40 KTS
Climb Speed120-130 KM/H IAS FOR BEST CLIMB
10After Takeoff / Climb4 steps
Climb Speed120-130 KM/H IAS
Engine ParametersMONITOR - TORQUE, TOT, NR
Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED
Anti-iceON AS REQUIRED FOR CONDITIONS
11Cruise5 steps
Cruise Speed200-220 KM/H TYPICAL
Altitude150-300 M AGL FOR LOW LEVEL / 500-1500 M CRUISE
Fuel StateMONITOR BOTH TANKS
Engine InstrumentsMONITOR CONTINUOUSLY
NavigationDISS / VISUAL REFERENCES
12Descent / Approach5 steps
LZ ReconnaissanceCOMPLETE (if tactical)
SpeedREDUCE TO 120 KM/H FOR APPROACH
Engine ParametersCHECK - BOTH IN LIMITS
WeaponsSAFE
CrewAPPROACH BRIEF GIVEN
13Landing6 steps
Approach Speed80-100 KM/H DECELERATING TO HOVER
Hover Check2-3 M AGL STABLE
CollectiveREDUCE SMOOTHLY TO LAND
TouchdownSOFT - LEVEL SURFACE
Collective at Touch DownFULL DOWN
Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED UNTIL SHUTDOWN
14After Landing3 steps
Cargo / TroopsOFFLOAD AS REQUIRED
Rotor RPM95% MAINTAINED
Engine InstrumentsIN LIMITS
15Shutdown8 steps
CollectiveFULL DOWN / PARKING
EnginesIDLE - 2 MIN COOL DOWN
Rotor BrakeAPPLY AT < 50% NR
Right Engine Fuel CockCLOSE
Left Engine Fuel CockCLOSE
Avionics / RadiosOFF
Electrical SystemsOFF
BatteryOFF
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