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Synaptic A220-300 Kneeboard
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Synaptic A220-300FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADED
Fuel PlanningVERIFIED
Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS
SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED
MEL / CDL and OEB ItemsCHECKED
Takeoff PerformanceCALCULATED
02Power On14 steps
Park BrakeON
BATT 1AUTO
BATT 2AUTO
ECLDU 2
PTUAUTO
HYD 3AAUTO
HYD 3BAUTO
HYD 2BAUTO
Landing Gear LeverDN
Thrust LeversIDLE
L ENG RUN SwitchOFF
R ENG RUN SwitchOFF
APU or External PowerAS REQUIRED
EQUIP COOLING, INLETAUTO
03Pre-Flight20 steps
Airplane Documents and OEBsON BOARD, CHECKED
Emergency EquipmentCHECKED
Gear Pins (3)ON BOARD
Exterior LightsNAV ON
External WalkaroundCOMPLETE
Overhead PanelCHECKED - dark cockpit
PROBE HEATGND ON, IF REQUIRED
EMER LTSARM
Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED
CTP - MAPSET
IRS AlignmentCHECK ALIGNED
CTP - SYN, FLT CTRL PageSIDESTICK TEST COMPLETE
First Flight of Day Tests - Ice Detector, Circuit BreakersCOMPLETE
CTP - CNSSET
EICAS and INFOCHECKED - displays configured, no flags
AltimetersSET AND CROSS-CHECKED
AutobrakeRTO
ACPAS REQUIRED
Oxygen MasksCHECKED (first flight of day)
Rudder Trim and FDRAS (Cockpit Door) TestCHECKED / COMPLETE (first flight of day)
04Cockpit Preparation6 steps
ACARS InitialisationCOMPLETE
ATISOBTAINED
En-Route ClearanceOBTAINED
Takeoff PerformanceCOMPUTED - both pilots independently
BARO MinimaSET to OEI acceleration altitude
COM / NAV Frequencies and BRG PointersSET
05FMS Setup14 steps
FMS - DBASECHECKED
FMS - POSCHECKED
FMS - FPLN - INITSET
FMS - FPLN - WIND / TEMPSET
FMS - FPLN - FUELSET
FMS - PERF - DEPSET
FMS - PERF - CLB / CRZ / DESSET - speed profiles and limits
FMS - ROUTE - VIA / TOENTERED / VERIFIED
FMS - ROUTE - LEGSCHECKED
FCP - TOGA + NAV + VNAVSELECTED
FCP - HDG, ALT, SPDSET
DU 5 MFWSET
PREFLIGHT ChecklistCOMPLETE
Departure BriefingCOMPLETE
06Before Start12 steps
APURUNNING
Final LoadsheetRECEIVED - ZFW, MAC ZFW, PAX
FMS - FPLN - FUELUPDATED with final figures
Takeoff PerformanceUPDATED - SET VSPEEDS selected
TRIM AIROFF
XPDRAUTO
Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETE
SEATBELTSON
DOORSCLOSED AND LOCKED
BEACONON
PARK BRAKEAS REQUIRED
Pushback / Start ClearanceRECEIVED
07Engine Start10 steps
AIR Synoptic - Duct PressureCHECK 38 PSI
ENG 1 RUN SwitchON
Engine 1 Motoring12% N2 for 45 seconds
Engine 1 Fuel Flow, Ignition and CutoutFUEL FLOW AND IGNITION AT 18-20% N2, CUTOUT AT 51% N2
Engine 1 StabilisedSTART FLAG OUT
ENG 2 RUN SwitchON
Engine 2 Start SequenceMONITOR
Engine 2 StabilisedSTART FLAG OUT
ELEC SynopticCHECK - both engine generators online
TRIM AIRAUTO
08Before Taxi11 steps
APUAS REQUIRED
FLAPSET takeoff flap
Wing Anti-Ice TestCOMPLETE (once each day)
ANTI-ICE, COWLAS REQUIRED
ANTI-ICE, WINGAS REQUIRED
Flight ControlsCHECKED - full and free
NOSE STEERON
EICAS and INFOCHECKED
Taxi Charts / AMM and Taxi ClearanceDISPLAYED / OBTAINED AND CONFIRMED
PARK BRAKEOFF
TAXI LTSNARROW or WIDE
09Taxi11 steps
Taxi Speed30 KTS GS MAX, then brake to 15 kts
STROBESON crossing or entering active runways
PARK BRAKEON if holding over 1 minute
APU BLEEDOFF if OAT is 15 C or below
FMSSET
TrimsSET
FLAPSET AND CONFIRMED
AUTOBRAKERTO
EICAS and INFOCHECKED
CabinREADY
RunwayCONFIRMED
10Before Takeoff6 steps
STROBES, TAXI LTS, LDG LTS L and RON / WIDE / ON
SEATBELTSCYCLE OFF, ON
WXRAS REQUIRED
Runway Entry35 KTS GS / 55% N1 MAX
Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED AND READ BACK
NOSE LDG LTON
11Takeoff12 steps
HeadingVERIFY agrees with assigned runway
Ice SheddingAS REQUIRED
BrakesAS REQUIRED
AutothrottleARM - THRUST white on FMA
Thrust LeversADVANCE to 55% N1
Thrust LeversADVANCE until AT engages
80 KnotsTHRUST SET, airspeed cross-checked
V1AUTO-CALLOUT - hands off thrust levers
VRROTATE 3-5 deg/sec towards the PTM
Positive Rate of ClimbGEAR UP
200 ft AGLCONFIRM FMS 1(2) engaged
400 ft AGLLATERAL MODE SELECTED / AP AS DESIRED
12After Takeoff / Climb11 steps
Acceleration AltitudeCONFIRM V-FLC or SELECT FLC
FlapsRETRACT on F3, F2, F1, F0 speeds
Landing GearUP
FLAP0
ANTI-ICE, L COWL / WING / R COWLAUTO
APU BLEEDAUTO
EICASCHECKED
BAROSTD at transition altitude (latest)
Passing 10,000 ftLOGO, WING, TAXI, LDG LTS OFF - SEATBELTS AUTO
Climb Speed250 KTS below 10,000 ft, then 270-290 kts / M0.73-0.75
Level-Off2,000 FPM MAX 2,000 ft to go, 1,000 fpm max 1,000 ft to go
13Cruise5 steps
Cruise SpeedM0.76-0.80 TYPICAL
Cruise ThrustMONITOR
Fuel CheckCOMPARE with OFP - note any discrepancy
Systems and Weather RadarMONITOR - hydraulics, bleed, electrical, pressurisation, radar active
Top of DescentREVIEW - FMS T/D point and STAR constraints
14Descent Preparation13 steps
Destination ATISOBTAINED
Landing PerformanceCOMPUTED
FMS - PERF - DESSET
FMS - PERF - ARRSET
FMS - SLAT / FLAPLANDING FLAP SET
FMS - VREFSET
CTP - Course, Frequencies, MinimaSET
Descent Path AngleCALCULATED
Arrival BriefingCOMPLETE
ANTI-ICE, WINGAUTO below 35,000 ft
MinimaSET
AUTOBRAKEAS REQUIRED
EICASCHECKED
15Descent7 steps
VNAVOFF approaching T/D
ALT SELSET cleared level
FLCSELECT
Speed Reduction250 KTS between 11,000 and 12,000 ft
Passing 10,000 ftTAXI and LDG LTS ON, SEATBELTS ON, LOGO and WING as required
BAROQNH at transition level (latest)
PressurisationCHECK - cabin descending to field elevation
16Approach15 steps
Speed200 KTS between 25 and 15 NM
FLAP 1SELECT latest at F1 speed
APPRARM when cleared
FLAP 2SELECT before glidepath intercept
FLAP 3SELECT if glidepath angle exceeds 3.0 deg
Missed Approach AltitudeSET on FCP after glidepath capture
6 NM / 2,000 ft AAESPEED 160 KTS
Landing ConfigurationGEAR DOWN, FLAP 3, FLAP 4 (5)
SEATBELTSCYCLE OFF, ON
AltimetersSET AND CROSS-CHECKED
Landing Gear and FLAPDN / INDICATING landing setting
CabinREADY
4 NM / 1,300 ft AAESPEED VAPP
1,000 ft AAESTABILISED
DA / MDALAND or GO AROUND
17Landing8 steps
AutopilotOFF latest at 80 ft AGL
30 ft AGLFLARE - check RETARD mode
TouchdownDE-ROTATE - lower the nosewheel slowly
Thrust LeversIDLE REV
Reverse ThrustAS REQUIRED
Ground SpoilersVERIFY DEPLOYED
60 KnotsTHRUST LEVERS IDLE REV
Thrust LeversFORWARD IDLE at safe taxi speed
18After Landing5 steps
TimingSTART when runway vacated
APU BLEEDOFF before APU start
APUSTART before reaching stand
STROBES, LANDING LTS (3), TAXI LTSOFF / OFF / NARROW or WIDE
FLAP0
19Shutdown10 steps
TAXI LTSOFF
PARK BRAKEON
NOSE STEEROFF
XPDRCODE 2000, STBY
APU and / or External PowerAS REQUIRED
L ENG RUN SwitchOFF
R ENG RUN SwitchOFF
BEACONOFF
APU BLEEDAUTO once both engines are shut down
Flight Control TestCOMPLETE (once each day)
20Power Off9 steps
ECLDU 2
EQUIP COOLING, INLETOFF
EMER LTSOFF
HYD 3A, 3B, 2BOFF
APUOFF
EXT PWR (if connected)AVAIL
DOMEOFF
BATT 1OFF
BATT 2OFF
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