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Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Asobo) Kneeboard

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Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Asobo)FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist

DATE PILOT TAIL

01Pre-Flight Planning9 steps

Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWED

NOTAMsREVIEWED

Operational Flight PlanREVIEWED

Fuel PlanningVERIFIED

Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS

SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED

MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED

Takeoff PerformanceCALCULATED

Minimum Dispatch Oil QuantityCHECKED

02Electrical Power-Up14 steps

Battery SwitchON, GUARD CLOSED

Standby Power SwitchAUTO, GUARD CLOSED

Alternate Flaps Master SwitchOFF, GUARD CLOSED

Windshield Wiper SelectorsPARK

Electric Hydraulic PumpsOFF

Landing Gear LeverDOWN

Ground Power (if external power is needed)AVAILABLE LIGHT ON, SWITCH ON

Engine No. 1, APU and Engine No. 2 Fire SwitchesIN

Overheat Detector SwitchesNORMAL

Fire and Overheat TestFAULT/INOP, THEN OVHT/FIRE

Extinguisher Test SwitchTEST 1 AND 2, THREE GREEN LIGHTS

APU SwitchSTART, THEN ON

APU Generator Bus SwitchesON

Wheel Well Fire Detection SystemTESTED

03Preliminary Preflight15 steps

IRS Mode SelectorsOFF, THEN NAV

Yaw Damper SwitchON

Oxygen, Hydraulic and Engine Oil QuantitiesSUFFICIENT FOR FLIGHT

Maintenance Documents and Aircraft ManualsCHECKED

Emergency EquipmentCHECKED AND STOWED

ELT SwitchGUARD CLOSED

Elevator Jam Landing Assist SwitchGUARD CLOSED

MAINT LightEXTINGUISHED

Service Interphone SwitchOFF

Engine PanelEEC SWITCHES ON

Passenger Oxygen SwitchGUARD CLOSED

Flight Recorder SwitchGUARD CLOSED

Mach Airspeed Warning Test SwitchesPUSH ONE AT A TIME, CLACKER SOUNDS

Stall Warning Test SwitchesPUSH AND HOLD ONE AT A TIME

Circuit Breakers (P6 and P18 Panels)CHECKED

04Cockpit Preparation39 steps

Flight Control SwitchesGUARDS CLOSED

Flight Spoiler SwitchesGUARDS CLOSED

Alternate Flaps Position SwitchOFF

Navigation and Displays PanelsNORMAL, SOURCE AUTO

Fuel Crossfeed SelectorCLOSED

Fuel Pump SwitchesOFF

Electrical PanelSET

Equipment Cooling SwitchesNORM

Emergency Exit Lights SwitchARMED, GUARD CLOSED

Passenger SignsNO SMOKING ON, FASTEN BELTS OFF

Window Heat SwitchesON

Probe Heat SwitchesAUTO

Wing and Engine Anti-Ice SwitchesOFF

Hydraulic PanelENGINE PUMPS ON, ELECTRIC PUMPS OFF

Air Conditioning PanelSET

Cabin Pressurization PanelMODE SELECTOR AUTO

Lighting PanelLANDING, TURNOFF, TAXI OFF

Ignition Select SwitchIGN L OR IGN R

Engine Start SwitchesOFF

OxygenTESTED AND SET, 100%

ClockSET, UTC

Display Select PanelPFD/MFD NORMAL

Takeoff Config and Cabin Altitude LightsEXTINGUISHED

Disengage Light Test SwitchHOLD TO 1, THEN 2

Ground Proximity PanelGUARDS CLOSED, INOP EXTINGUISHED

Mode Control Panel and EFISSET

Flight InstrumentsCHECKED

Nose Wheel Steering SwitchGUARD CLOSED

Fuel Flow SwitchRESET, THEN RATE

Hydraulic Brake Pressure IndicatorCHECKED

Speed Brake LeverDOWN DETENT

Reverse and Forward Thrust LeversDOWN, CLOSED

Flap LeverSET TO AGREE WITH FLAP POSITION

Engine Start LeversCUTOFF

Stabilizer Trim Cutout SwitchesNORMAL

Stabilizer Trim Override SwitchGUARD CLOSED

Radio Tuning Panel and NAV RadiosSET FOR DEPARTURE

Weather Radar Control PanelSET

Seat, Rudder Pedals, HarnessADJUSTED

05CDU Preflight10 steps

IDENT PageMODEL, ENG RATING, NAV DATA VERIFIED

POS INIT PagePRESENT POSITION SET

RTE PageORIGIN, ROUTE, FLIGHT NUMBER ENTERED

DEPARTURES PageRUNWAY AND SID SELECTED, EXECUTED

LEGS PageVERIFIED AGAINST THE CLEARANCE

PERF INIT Page - Zero Fuel WeightENTERED

PERF INIT Page - Fuel and Gross WeightCROSSCHECKED

N1 LIMIT PageTAKEOFF AND CLIMB THRUST SELECTED

TAKEOFF REF Page - CG and TrimCG ENTERED, TRIM SHOWN

TAKEOFF REF Page - V Speeds and HeightsV SPEEDS, ACCEL HEIGHT, THRUST REDUCTION SET

06Before Start12 steps

OxygenCHECKED, 100%, R,L

Transfer SwitchesNORMAL

Seat BeltON

Window HeatON

PressurizationAUTO, SET FOR LANDING ALTITUDE

MCPHEADING AND ALTITUDE SET

AltimeterSET, ACCELERATION HEIGHT SET

Terrain DisplayON

Auto BrakeRTO

FMC RouteVERIFIED R,L

Parking BrakeSET

Rudder, Aileron TrimFREE, ZERO

07Prior to Push6 steps

Ice CheckCOMPLETE / NOT REQUIRED

FuelPUMPS ON, QUANTITY REQUIRED CONFIRMED

Maintenance LogABOARD, REVIEWED

Doors, WindowsCLOSED, LOCKED

TCAS, TransponderSET, ON

Anti-CollisionON

08Engine Start13 steps

Secondary Engine IndicationsDISPLAYED

Start ClearanceOBTAINED

Start SequenceANNOUNCED

Air Conditioning Pack SwitchesOFF

APU Bleed Air SwitchON

Engine Start Switch (first engine)GRD

N2 RPMINCREASING

MOTORING IndicationBLANK

Engine Start LeverIDLE DETENT AT 25% N2

Fuel Flow and EGTMONITORED

Engine Start SwitchOFF AT 63% N2

Engine ParametersSTABLE AT IDLE

Second EngineSTART

09After Start7 steps

Start SwitchesON

ElectricalGENERATORS ON

APUON / OFF

Probe HeatON

Anti-IceON / OFF

Packs, BleedsPACKS AUTO, BLEEDS SET

RecallCHECKED

10Before Taxi10 steps

Ground Equipment and PersonnelCLEAR

Isolation Valve SwitchAUTO

Engine Bleed Air SwitchesON

APU Bleed Air SwitchOFF

APU SwitchOFF

Engine Start SwitchesCONT

FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF

Flight ControlsCHECKED

Transponder Mode SelectorXPNDR

Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED

11Before Takeoff7 steps

PACOMPLETE

Flight ControlsTOPS, BOTTOMS

FMC, FlapsSET, GREEN LIGHT

Takeoff DataSET, RUNWAY CONFIRMED

V2SET

Engine Stabilization3 MINUTES AT IDLE

Oil Temperature31 degC MINIMUM

12After Takeoff6 steps

BleedsSET

PressurizationCHECKED

Start SwitchesON / OFF

GearUP

Auto BrakeOFF

FlapsUP, NO LIGHTS

13Descent6 steps

RecallCHECKED

FMC RouteVERIFIED L/R

Landing DataVREF SET, MINIMUMS SET

(RNAV) RNP ValueSET

PressurizationSET FOR LANDING ALTITUDE

Start SwitchesON

14Approach3 steps

AltimeterSET

Seat BeltON

PACOMPLETE

15Landing3 steps

Speed BrakeARMED, GREEN LIGHT

GearDOWN, 3 GREEN

FlapsSET, GREEN LIGHT

16Shutdown16 steps

Engine Cooldown3 MINUTES AT IDLE

Parking BrakeSET

Start LeversCUTOFF

ElectricalAPU / GROUND POWER

Seat BeltOFF

Exit LightsOFF

Probe HeatAUTO

Anti-IceOFF

Packs, BleedsPACKS OFF / AUTO, BLEEDS SET

Anti-CollisionOFF

Start SwitchesOFF

Fuel PumpsONE ON / OFF

Radar, TransponderOFF, STBY

IRSOFF / NAV

QuantitiesCHECKED

Outflow Valve90% CLOSED

17Secure8 steps

Window HeatOFF

Electric Hydraulic PumpsOFF

PacksOFF

HGSSTOWED

FDAS SwitchOFF

APU, Fuel PumpsON / OFF

Ground Power (if available)ON

BatteryON / OFF

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