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P-51D Mustang Startup Checklist
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P-51D MustangDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 102 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission, escort profile, target area, and rendezvous with bombers. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check en-route and target area weather. No de-ice - avoid icing conditions. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / AirspaceREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningSETNOTE: Internal fuel ~269 gallons. Drop tanks extend range for escort missions. | |
| 05 | WeaponsVERIFIEDNOTE: Six .50 cal M2 Browning guns. Bombs or rockets for ground attack. | |
| 06 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 07 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation4 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT | |
| 02 | Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW AND QUANTITYNOTE: Oxygen essential above 10,000 ft. | |
| 03 | CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 04 | Primer Strokes6-8 STROKES (COLD ENGINE)NOTE: Prime the Merlin engine before start. Reduce priming for warm engine. |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power3 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | Magneto SwitchBOTH (confirm both mags) | |
| 03 | InstrumentsCHECK - ALTIMETER, AIRSPEED, FUEL PRESSURE |
PHS 4 - Engine Start12 steps
| 01 | ThrottleAPPROX 1 INCH OPEN | |
| 02 | Propeller ControlFULL FORWARD (fine pitch - max RPM) | |
| 03 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF | |
| 04 | Fuel PumpON (BOOST PUMP) | |
| 05 | Fuel SelectorMAIN TANK | |
| 06 | Engine Start ButtonENGAGE STARTER - PULL AND HOLD | |
| 07 | Engine CrankingBLADES TURNING - COUNT 12+ BLADES | |
| 08 | MixtureADVANCE TO RUN AS ENGINE FIRESNOTE: Advance mixture when engine begins firing. | |
| 09 | Oil PressureRISING - MINIMUM 50 PSI WITHIN 30 SECWARNING: If oil pressure does not rise within 30 seconds - shut down immediately. | |
| 10 | Engine Idle RPM1,000-1,200 RPMNOTE: Allow Merlin V-1650 to warm up at idle. | |
| 11 | Coolant TemperatureRISING - WARM UP BEFORE FULL POWER | |
| 12 | Engine Ground RunningWARM UP UNTIL OIL TEMP 40 C / COOLANT 60 C |
PHS 5 - Post-Start / Avionics10 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM BEFORE TAXI | |
| 02 | Coolant Temperature60 C MINIMUM BEFORE TAKEOFF | |
| 03 | Fuel Pressure5-6 PSI | |
| 04 | Gyro InstrumentsCAGED THEN ERECTED | |
| 05 | Gunsight (K-14)ON - SET WINGSPAN AND RANGE | |
| 06 | Radio (SCR-522)ON - SET FREQUENCY | |
| 07 | IFFSET CODES | |
| 08 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 09 | TrimSET RUDDER RIGHT FOR P-FACTOR, ELEVATOR NEUTRAL | |
| 10 | MagnetosCHECK (single mag check - note RPM drop < 100 RPM) |
PHS 6 - Guns / Weapons Check3 steps
| 01 | Master Armament SwitchSAFE | |
| 02 | Gun Charging HandlesCHARGED (ground crew) | |
| 03 | Drop Tank SelectorEXTERNAL (if drop tanks fitted) |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Oil Temperature40 C MINIMUM | |
| 02 | Coolant Temperature60 C MINIMUM | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 04 | FlapsUP FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeSET |
PHS 8 - Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | ThrottleADVANCE TO BREAK FREE | |
| 03 | S-TURNSUSE TO CHECK AHEAD - NO FORWARD VISIBILITYNOTE: Mustang has poor forward visibility over nose - s-turn while taxiing. | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK - HEEL BRAKES | |
| 05 | Taxi Speed< 10 KTS |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | PropellerFULL FORWARD (2,700 RPM MAX) | |
| 02 | MixtureRUN (AUTO RICH FOR TAKEOFF) | |
| 03 | SuperchargerLOW BLOWER FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 04 | Oil Temperature60 C FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 05 | Coolant Temperature100 C MAX DURING TAKEOFF | |
| 06 | Magneto CheckBOTH MAGS - CHECK RPM DROP < 100 RPM | |
| 07 | Trim TabsSET - RUDDER RIGHT, ELEVATOR SLIGHTLY NOSE DOWN | |
| 08 | CanopyLOCKED CLOSED |
PHS 10 - Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | ThrottleADVANCE SMOOTHLY TO 61 INCHES HG / 3,000 RPM | |
| 02 | Right RudderAPPLY TO COUNTER TORQUE AND P-FACTORNOTE: Merlin torque pulls left strongly on takeoff - significant right rudder required. | |
| 03 | Rotation Speed~120-130 MPH (105-115 KTS) | |
| 04 | RotateGRADUALLY - 10-12 DEG NOSE UP | |
| 05 | GearUP AFTER POSITIVE RATE OF CLIMB | |
| 06 | Power Reduction43-46 INCHES HG / 2,700 RPM CLIMB POWER |
PHS 11 - After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
| 01 | GearUP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Climb Power46 INCHES / 2,700 RPM | |
| 04 | Climb Speed160-165 MPH IAS (140-145 KTS) | |
| 05 | SuperchargerAUTO / HIGH BLOWER ABOVE CRITICAL ALTITUDE | |
| 06 | Fuel SelectorEXTERNAL TANKS FIRST (if fitted) | |
| 07 | MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR CRUISE |
PHS 12 - Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Cruise Power1,300 BHP (42-43 IN HG / 2,400 RPM) | |
| 02 | Cruise Speed360-380 MPH TAS AT ALTITUDE | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR - SWITCH TANKS AS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | MixtureAUTO LEAN FOR FUEL ECONOMY | |
| 05 | Oil and CoolantMONITOR TEMPERATURES |
PHS 13 - Combat4 steps
| 01 | Drop TanksJETTISON BEFORE COMBAT | |
| 02 | PowerWAR EMERGENCY POWER IF NEEDED - 75 IN HG / 3,000 RPMCAUTION: WEP limited to 5 minutes - can cause engine damage. | |
| 03 | Guns ArmedON | |
| 04 | Speed Range300-350 MPH OPTIMAL FOR MANEUVERING |
PHS 14 - Descent / Approach5 steps
| 01 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 02 | MixtureRICH BELOW 5,000 FT | |
| 03 | GunsSAFE | |
| 04 | Fuel SelectorFUSELAGE TANK (NOT EXTERNAL) | |
| 05 | SpeedREDUCE TO 150-160 MPH (130-140 KTS) |
PHS 15 - Landing9 steps
| 01 | GearDOWN - INDICATOR GREENCAUTION: Gear limit 190 MPH. | |
| 02 | FlapsDOWN BELOW 170 MPH | |
| 03 | PropellerFULL FORWARD | |
| 04 | MixtureRICH | |
| 05 | Approach Speed120-130 MPH (105-115 KTS) | |
| 06 | Threshold Speed110-115 MPH | |
| 07 | TouchdownTHREE-POINT ATTITUDE OR WHEEL LANDING | |
| 08 | Throttle at TouchdownIDLE | |
| 09 | BrakesAPPLY CAREFULLY - GROUND LOOP RISKCAUTION: Tail-wheel aircraft prone to ground loops. Use brakes gently and keep straight. |
PHS 16 - After Landing2 steps
| 01 | FlapsUP | |
| 02 | GunsSAFE CONFIRMED |
PHS 17 - Shutdown7 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottleIDLE - ALLOW COOLING | |
| 03 | MixtureIDLE CUT-OFF TO STOP ENGINE | |
| 04 | MagnetosOFF AFTER ENGINE STOPS | |
| 05 | Fuel PumpOFF | |
| 06 | BatteryOFF | |
| 07 | CanopyOPEN |