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Avro RJ85 (Just Flight) Startup Checklist
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Avro RJ85 (Just Flight)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 185 steps · 19 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: The RJ works short sectors into demanding airfields. Check crosswind, contamination and any steep approach requirement. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADEDNOTE: The EFB carries full Navigraph and SimBrief integration. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATEDNOTE: Four small turbofans on short sectors. Trip, contingency, alternate, final reserve and taxi. | |
| 05 | LoadsheetZFW, TOW AND CG SETCAUTION: Check the landing weight as well. The RJ85 maximum landing weight is close to its takeoff weight on short sectors. | |
| 06 | Takeoff PerformanceV1, VR, V2 AND FLAP SETTING CALCULATED | |
| 07 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED | |
| 08 | No Thrust ReversersBRIEFEDWARNING: The RJ has no thrust reversers. Stopping relies on the tail airbrake, lift spoilers and wheel brakes. Landing distance must be calculated, not assumed. | |
| 09 | VariantCONFIRMEDNOTE: The RJ Professional covers the RJ70, RJ85 and RJ100. Weights and performance differ between them. |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection14 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Chocks and Ground LocksCHECK - REMOVE BEFORE PUSHBACK | |
| 03 | Nose Gear and TyresCHECK STRUT, TYRE, DOORS | |
| 04 | Main Gear, Tyres and BrakesCHECK WEAR AND CONDITION | |
| 05 | Engine Inlets and Fan Blades (all four)CLEAR AND UNDAMAGEDWARNING: Four inlets to check. The high wing puts them well above head height. | |
| 06 | Engine Pylons and ExhaustsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 07 | Wings, Flaps and SpoilersCHECK - NO ICE OR CONTAMINATION | |
| 08 | Tail Airbrake PetalsCHECK CLOSED AND UNDAMAGEDCAUTION: The petal airbrake in the tailcone is the RJ's primary deceleration device. Check the seals and actuators. | |
| 09 | T-Tail and Control SurfacesCHECK CONDITION | |
| 10 | Fuel Caps and Refuel PanelSECURE | |
| 11 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED | |
| 12 | Static Ports and ProbesCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 13 | APU Inlet and ExhaustCLEAR | |
| 14 | Doors and AirstairsCHECK CONDITION |
PHS 3 — Electrical Power Up8 steps
| 01 | BatteriesON - CHECK VOLTAGE | |
| 02 | External PowerON (IF AVAILABLE) | |
| 03 | APU MasterON | |
| 04 | APU StartINITIATE - AWAIT AVAILABLE | |
| 05 | APU Bleed and GeneratorON | |
| 06 | Electrical PanelGENERATORS AND BUSES NORMAL | |
| 07 | Warning PanelTEST - NO UNEXPECTED CAPTIONS | |
| 08 | Cockpit LightingAS REQUIRED |
PHS 4 — Cockpit Preparation13 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET - ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE CHECKED | |
| 02 | Gear LeverDOWN | |
| 03 | Thrust LeversCLOSED | |
| 04 | HP Fuel CocksALL CLOSED | |
| 05 | Airbrake LeverCLOSED | |
| 06 | Lift SpoilersARMED OR OFF AS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Hydraulic PanelSYSTEMS SET AND PRESSURISED | |
| 08 | Fuel PanelPUMPS ON, CROSSFEED AS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Air Conditioning and PressurisationSET - LANDING ELEVATION ENTERED | |
| 10 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 11 | Emergency Equipment and OxygenCHECKED | |
| 12 | IRS / AHRSALIGNINGCAUTION: Do not move the aircraft during alignment. | |
| 13 | Flight ControlsCHECK FREE AND CORRECT |
PHS 5 — FMS / Avionics Setup11 steps
| 01 | FMS InitialisationPOSITION AND DATE CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | Flight PlanENTERED OR IMPORTED FROM SIMBRIEF | |
| 03 | Departure Runway and SIDSELECTED | |
| 04 | Arrival, STAR and ApproachSELECTED IF KNOWN | |
| 05 | Performance InitialisationWEIGHTS AND FUEL ENTERED | |
| 06 | Takeoff SpeedsV1, VR, V2 SET ON THE BUGS | |
| 07 | EFIS DisplaysCONFIGURED BOTH SIDES | |
| 08 | AltimetersSET TO LOCAL QNH - CROSS-CHECKED | |
| 09 | Radios and TransponderSET | |
| 10 | Autopilot and AutothrottleTESTED | |
| 11 | Flight DirectorON - TAKEOFF MODE |
PHS 6 — Before Start8 steps
| 01 | LoadsheetFINAL FIGURES RECEIVED | |
| 02 | DoorsCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 03 | BeaconON | |
| 04 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 05 | APU BleedON - CHECK PRESSURE | |
| 06 | Fuel PumpsON | |
| 07 | Start ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 08 | Ground CrewCLEARED TO START |
PHS 7 — Engine Start11 steps
| 01 | Engine 3 StartSTARTER ENGAGEDNOTE: Common practice is to start the inboard engines first with the APU supplying bleed air. | |
| 02 | Engine 3 N2ROTATION CONFIRMED | |
| 03 | Engine 3 HP CockOPEN (INTRODUCE FUEL) | |
| 04 | Engine 3 EGT and Fuel FlowRISING WITHIN LIMITSWARNING: FADEC controls the schedule, but monitor EGT and abort the start if it approaches the limit. | |
| 05 | Engine 3STABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 06 | Engine 3 GeneratorONLINE | |
| 07 | Engine 2REPEAT START SEQUENCE | |
| 08 | Engine 1REPEAT START SEQUENCE | |
| 09 | Engine 4REPEAT START SEQUENCE | |
| 10 | All Four EnginesSTABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 11 | All GeneratorsONLINE |
PHS 8 — After Start12 steps
| 01 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 02 | APUOFF OR AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | External PowerDISCONNECTED | |
| 04 | Hydraulic PressureCHECK ALL SYSTEMS NORMAL | |
| 05 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Flight ControlsFULL AND FREE CHECK | |
| 07 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF (18 OR 24 DEGREES) | |
| 08 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF (PITCH, ROLL, YAW) | |
| 09 | AirbrakeCLOSED | |
| 10 | Lift SpoilersARMED | |
| 11 | Warning PanelNO CAPTIONS | |
| 12 | Ground CrewDISCONNECTED AND CLEAR |
PHS 9 — Taxi9 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Taxi LightsON | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 04 | ThrustMINIMUM REQUIRED TO ROLL | |
| 05 | BrakesCHECK - BOTH SIDES | |
| 06 | Nosewheel SteeringCHECK | |
| 07 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 08 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETEWARNING: Brief V1, VR, V2, the departure, and the stopping plan given there are no reversers. | |
| 09 | Taxi Speed30 KTS MAX, SLOWER IN TURNS |
PHS 10 — Before Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | CabinSECURE FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 02 | FlapsCONFIRM TAKEOFF SETTING | |
| 03 | TrimCONFIRM SET | |
| 04 | AirbrakeCONFIRM CLOSEDCAUTION: A partially open airbrake will destroy takeoff performance. Confirm it is fully closed. | |
| 05 | Lift SpoilersARMED | |
| 06 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | PressurisationSET AND ARMED | |
| 08 | TransponderTA/RA | |
| 09 | External LightsSTROBES AND LANDING LIGHTS ON | |
| 10 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED |
PHS 11 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversTAKEOFF THRUST SET | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersALL FOUR MATCHED AND STABLENOTE: FADEC sets the rating. Confirm all four engines respond together. | |
| 03 | 80 KTSCROSS-CHECK AIRSPEED | |
| 04 | V1CALL - COMMITTED TO FLYWARNING: After V1 the takeoff continues. With no reversers, a high-speed reject is a long stop. | |
| 05 | RotateAT VR - SMOOTH ROTATION | |
| 06 | Positive RateGEAR UP | |
| 07 | V2 + 10 to 20MAINTAIN CLIMB SPEED | |
| 08 | Acceleration AltitudeACCELERATE AND RETRACT FLAPS ON SCHEDULE | |
| 09 | Lift SpoilersDISARM | |
| 10 | Climb ThrustSET |
PHS 12 — Climb10 steps
| 01 | AutopilotENGAGE AS DESIRED | |
| 02 | AutothrottleENGAGE AS DESIRED | |
| 03 | Climb Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 04 | Landing LightsOFF ABOVE 10,000 FT | |
| 05 | Seat Belts SignAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Transition AltitudeALTIMETERS TO STANDARD | |
| 07 | PressurisationCHECK CABIN CLIMBING NORMALLY | |
| 08 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Fuel BalanceMONITORNOTE: Four engines feeding from wing and centre tanks. Watch the balance. | |
| 10 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR ALL FOUR |
PHS 13 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF - UP TO FL350 | |
| 02 | Cruise ThrustSET | |
| 03 | Cruise SpeedAROUND M0.70NOTE: The RJ is not fast. On short sectors it spends most of the flight climbing and descending. | |
| 04 | Fuel Flow and BalanceMONITOR | |
| 05 | Cabin AltitudeMONITOR | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR ALL FOUR | |
| 07 | Descent PlanningTOD CALCULATED | |
| 08 | Destination WeatherOBTAINED |
PHS 14 — Descent Preparation7 steps
| 01 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Arrival and ApproachLOADED IN THE FMS | |
| 03 | Landing ElevationSET | |
| 04 | Landing SpeedsVREF CALCULATED AND BUGGED | |
| 05 | Landing DistanceCONFIRMEDWARNING: No reversers. Confirm the landing distance for the runway state before committing to the approach. | |
| 06 | Steep ApproachCONFIGURED IF REQUIREDNOTE: The RJ is certified for steep approaches into fields like London City using the airbrake for glidepath control. | |
| 07 | MinimumsSET |
PHS 15 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | DescentINITIATE AT TOD | |
| 02 | ThrustIDLE OR AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | AirbrakeAS REQUIREDNOTE: The tail airbrake is highly effective and can be used in flight to steepen the descent or slow down. | |
| 04 | Transition LevelALTIMETERS TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 05 | Landing LightsON BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 07 | Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 08 | CabinSECURE FOR LANDING |
PHS 16 — Approach10 steps
| 01 | Approach ModeARMED | |
| 02 | Flaps 18SET AS SPEED REDUCES | |
| 03 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREEN | |
| 04 | Flaps 24SET | |
| 05 | Lift SpoilersARMED | |
| 06 | Flaps 30 or 33SET FOR LANDINGNOTE: Flap 33 is the optional maximum setting on the RJ85 and RJ100. | |
| 07 | AirbrakeSET FOR THE APPROACH PROFILE | |
| 08 | Landing ChecklistCOMPLETE | |
| 09 | Stabilised ApproachBY 1,000 FT AGLWARNING: Configured, on speed and on path by 1,000 ft, or go around. | |
| 10 | AutopilotDISENGAGE BY MINIMUMS |
PHS 17 — Landing8 steps
| 01 | VREFMAINTAIN TO THE THRESHOLD | |
| 02 | ThresholdTHRUST LEVERS TO IDLE | |
| 03 | FlareTOUCH DOWN IN THE TOUCHDOWN ZONECAUTION: Do not float. Without reversers, every metre of float costs stopping distance. | |
| 04 | Lift SpoilersCONFIRM DEPLOYED | |
| 05 | AirbrakeFULL OPEN | |
| 06 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 07 | BrakingAS REQUIREDWARNING: Wheel brakes do most of the work. Expect high brake temperatures after a short-field landing. | |
| 08 | Directional ControlMAINTAIN CENTRELINE |
PHS 18 — After Landing9 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | AirbrakeCLOSED | |
| 03 | Lift SpoilersDISARM | |
| 04 | FlapsUP | |
| 05 | APUSTART AS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | TransponderSTANDBY | |
| 08 | Strobes and Landing LightsOFF | |
| 09 | Brake TemperatureMONITORCAUTION: Brake temperatures build quickly without reversers. Check before the next departure. |
PHS 19 — Parking / Shutdown10 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | APU Bleed and GeneratorON | |
| 03 | HP Fuel CocksALL CLOSED | |
| 04 | Seat Belts SignOFF | |
| 05 | BeaconOFF | |
| 06 | External PowerCONNECTED AS AVAILABLE | |
| 07 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 08 | IRS / AHRSOFF | |
| 09 | Emergency LightsOFF | |
| 10 | DoorsAS REQUIRED FOR DISEMBARKATION |