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Su-33 Flanker-D Startup Checklist
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Su-33 Flanker-DDCS WORLD · Startup Checklist · 84 steps · 14 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning7 steps
| 01 | Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Review mission, carrier ops, threat environment, and bingo airfield. | |
| 02 | Weather BriefingREVIEWEDNOTE: Check carrier area weather, ceiling, sea state, and recovery conditions. | |
| 03 | NOTAMs / Carrier NOTAMREVIEWED | |
| 04 | Fuel Planning - Joker / BingoSETNOTE: Su-33 internal fuel ~9,500 kg. Plan bingo to divert base if carrier unavailable. | |
| 05 | Weapons / LoadoutVERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm R-73, R-27, gun load per mission. | |
| 06 | Carrier Frequency / TACANSETNOTE: Note carrier TACAN channel for recovery. | |
| 07 | Divert BasesIDENTIFIEDNOTE: Know nearest land divert in case of carrier unavailability. |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation3 steps
| 01 | Seat HarnessFASTENED TIGHT | |
| 02 | Oxygen SystemON - CHECK FLOW | |
| 03 | CanopyCLOSED AND LOCKEDCAUTION: Verify canopy latch secure before start. |
PHS 3 - Electrical Power3 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON | |
| 02 | Emergency Power PanelCHECKED | |
| 03 | Hydraulic PanelCHECK INDICATORS |
PHS 4 - Engine Start9 steps
| 01 | Left Engine StartINITIATENOTE: Start left engine first. Watch N2 rpm rise. | |
| 02 | Left Engine EGT During Start< 890 CWARNING: Hot start if EGT exceeds limit - cut off fuel immediately. | |
| 03 | Left Engine Idle65-67% | |
| 04 | Left HydraulicsPRESSURE NORMAL | |
| 05 | Right Engine StartINITIATE | |
| 06 | Right Engine EGT During Start< 890 CWARNING: Hot start if EGT exceeds limit - cut off fuel immediately. | |
| 07 | Right Engine Idle65-67% | |
| 08 | Right HydraulicsPRESSURE NORMAL | |
| 09 | GeneratorsBOTH ONLINE |
PHS 5 - Avionics / Navigation9 steps
| 01 | HUDON | |
| 02 | MFDsON - BIT COMPLETE | |
| 03 | INS AlignmentALIGNINGNOTE: Allow ~8 min for full inertial alignment. Can use stored heading for quicker align. | |
| 04 | Radar (N001K)WARM UPNOTE: 3 min warm-up before operational use. | |
| 05 | IFF SystemSET CODES | |
| 06 | TACAN / RSBNSET CARRIER CHANNELNOTE: Enter carrier TACAN for recovery. | |
| 07 | AltimeterSET QNH / CARRIER ELEVATION | |
| 08 | Radio FrequenciesSET | |
| 09 | Arresting Hook ControlUP - CONFIRMED |
PHS 6 - Weapons Check3 steps
| 01 | Master ArmSAFECAUTION: Keep safe until departure from carrier. | |
| 02 | Weapon StationsVERIFIED | |
| 03 | Chaff / Flare SystemLOADED |
PHS 7 - Before Taxi / Deck Operations6 steps
| 01 | INS AlignmentCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsFULL TRAVEL - FREE AND CORRECT | |
| 03 | Folded WingsVERIFY UNFOLDED AND LOCKEDCAUTION: Ensure wings are fully deployed and locked before takeoff. | |
| 04 | Engine ParametersBOTH IN LIMITS | |
| 05 | Fuel QuantityCHECKED | |
| 06 | Parking BrakeRELEASED FOR DECK MOVEMENT |
PHS 8 - Ski-Jump Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | Align with Ski-JumpCENTERED ON CENTERLINE | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeHOLD - BRAKES ON | |
| 03 | ThrottlesADVANCE TO AFTERBURNERNOTE: Full AB required for ski-jump STOBAR departure. | |
| 04 | Engine ParametersFULL AB - BOTH ENGINES SYMMETRIC | |
| 05 | Release BrakesRELEASE - BEGIN ROLL | |
| 06 | Track CenterlineMAINTAIN THROUGH SKI JUMP | |
| 07 | Rotate Over Ski-JumpPOSITIVE CLIMB ATTITUDE ESTABLISHED | |
| 08 | Landing GearUP AS SOON AS POSITIVE CLIMB CONFIRMEDCAUTION: Do not retract gear while still in ground effect near sea level. |
PHS 9 - After Takeoff / Climb5 steps
| 01 | Landing GearUP AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | AfterburnerREDUCE WHEN SAFE ALTITUDE ESTABLISHED | |
| 03 | Climb Speed600 KM/H BELOW 5,000 M | |
| 04 | RadarACTIVE - SEARCH | |
| 05 | WeaponsARM AS BRIEFED |
PHS 10 - Cruise5 steps
| 01 | Throttle Setting70-80% MIL FOR CRUISE EFFICIENCY | |
| 02 | AltitudeAS BRIEFED | |
| 03 | Fuel StateMONITOR - BINGO AWARENESS | |
| 04 | RadarSCANNING | |
| 05 | RWR / SPOMONITOR FOR THREATS |
PHS 11 - Descent / Carrier Approach6 steps
| 01 | Carrier TACANRECEIVING - BEARING TO SHIP | |
| 02 | AltimeterSET QNH | |
| 03 | RadarSTANDBY | |
| 04 | WeaponsMASTER ARM SAFE | |
| 05 | SpeedREDUCE TO 450 KM/H FOR APPROACH | |
| 06 | Arresting HookDOWNNOTE: Deploy hook well before final approach. |
PHS 12 - Carrier Landing (CASE I/II/III)7 steps
| 01 | Landing GearDOWN - 3 GREENCAUTION: Select gear below 450 km/h. | |
| 02 | Approach Speed~280-300 KM/H ON-SPEED | |
| 03 | MEATBALL / GLIDE SLOPECENTER - OPTICAL LANDING SYSTEM | |
| 04 | Line UpCENTERLINE | |
| 05 | TouchdownFIRM LANDING - MAINS FIRST | |
| 06 | Throttles at TouchdownFULL AB (Bolter Plan)NOTE: Apply full AB at touchdown in case of bolter. Retard only when hook catches wire. | |
| 07 | Arrested LandingTHROTTLE TO IDLE AFTER HOOK CATCHES WIRE |
PHS 13 - After Landing / Deck5 steps
| 01 | Arresting HookUP AFTER CLEARING WIRE | |
| 02 | Follow Deck DirectorTAXI TO ASSIGNED SPOT | |
| 03 | WingsFOLD FOR PARKING (if on crowded deck) | |
| 04 | RadarSTANDBY | |
| 05 | IFFSTANDBY |
PHS 14 - Shutdown8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | ThrottlesIDLE - COOLDOWN 2 MIN | |
| 03 | AvionicsOFF | |
| 04 | Left EngineCUT OFF | |
| 05 | Right EngineCUT OFF | |
| 06 | Electrical SystemsOFF | |
| 07 | BatteryOFF | |
| 08 | CanopyOPEN |