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Boeing 747-8i Kneeboard

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Boeing 747-8iFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist

DATE PILOT TAIL

01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps

Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)REVIEWED

NOTAMsREVIEWED

OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADED

Fuel Planning (Long-Haul)VERIFIED

Weight & Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS

SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED

MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED

Performance - Takeoff SpeedsCALCULATED

02Electrical Power Up8 steps

Battery SwitchON

Standby Power SwitchAUTO

External PowerON (if available)

APU Selector SwitchSTART

APU Generator Switches (L and R)ON

APU BleedON

External PowerDISCONNECT (if APU running)

Hydraulic Demand SwitchesOFF

03Cockpit Preparation19 steps

Crew OxygenTESTED AND ON

IRS Selectors (L, C, R)NAV

Emergency Exit LightsARM

Seat Belt SignON

No Smoking SignAUTO

Window Heat (L, C, R, Side)ON

Fuel Pump Switches - Left Wing (FWD / AFT)ON

Fuel Pump Switches - Right Wing (FWD / AFT)ON

Fuel Pump Switches - Center Tank (L / R)ON (if fuel in center tank)

Fuel Pump Switch - Stabilizer TankAS REQUIRED

Hydraulic Pump Switches - System 1ON

Hydraulic Pump Switches - System 2ON

Hydraulic Pump Switches - System 3ON

Hydraulic Pump Switches - System 4ON

Panel LightsSET AS NEEDED

Navigation LightsON

Wiper SelectorsOFF

Yaw Damper SwitchesON

Logo LightsON

04FMC / CDU Setup10 steps

CDU - IDENT PageVERIFY GEnx-2B67 engine model

CDU - POS INIT PageSET gate/ramp position

CDU - ROUTE PageENTER origin, destination, route

CDU - ROUTE - Verify LEGSCHECK waypoints and altitudes

CDU - PERF INIT PageENTER ZFW, reserves, cost index, CRZ FL

CDU - N1 LIMIT PageSELECT assumed temperature or rated TO thrust

CDU - TAKEOFF REF PageENTER flap setting, V-speeds, CG trim

MCP AltitudeSET initial cleared altitude

MCP Heading / SpeedSET as required

Flight DirectorsON (Both)

05Before Start13 steps

DoorsCLOSED - verify EICAS door display

Parking BrakeSET

Beacon LightON

Hydraulic PanelALL 4 SYSTEMS - PUMPS ON

Body Gear Steering SwitchARM

Flight ControlsCHECK (full travel both axes)

Trim - StabilizerSET for takeoff

Trim - Aileron / RudderCENTERED

TransponderSET code - STBY

Thrust LeversIDLE

Pack SwitchesOFF

Engine Start SelectorGND

Ground CrewCLEARED TO START

06Engine Start26 steps

Engine 4 (Right Outboard) - Start SwitchSTART

Engine 4 - N2 RotationMONITOR - wait for ~20% N2

Engine 4 - Fuel Control SwitchRUN (at ~20% N2)

Engine 4 - N1, N2, EGT, Oil PressureSTABILIZE AT IDLE

Engine 3 (Right Inboard) - Start SwitchSTART

Engine 3 - N2 RotationMONITOR - wait for ~20% N2

Engine 3 - Fuel Control SwitchRUN (at ~20% N2)

Engine 3 - N1, N2, EGT, Oil PressureSTABILIZE AT IDLE

Engine 2 (Left Inboard) - Start SwitchSTART

Engine 2 - N2 RotationMONITOR - wait for ~20% N2

Engine 2 - Fuel Control SwitchRUN (at ~20% N2)

Engine 2 - N1, N2, EGT, Oil PressureSTABILIZE AT IDLE

Engine 1 (Left Outboard) - Start SwitchSTART

Engine 1 - N2 RotationMONITOR - wait for ~20% N2

Engine 1 - Fuel Control SwitchRUN (at ~20% N2)

Engine 1 - N1, N2, EGT, Oil PressureSTABILIZE AT IDLE

Engine Start SelectorOFF (all 4 engines stable)

All 4 GeneratorsON - verify buses powered

APU BleedOFF

Engine BleedsON (all 4)

Pack SwitchesAUTO (all 3 packs)

Trim Air SwitchesON

Recirculation SwitchesON

Isolation Valve SwitchesON

Anti-Ice SwitchesAUTO

Hydraulic Demand PumpsAUTO

07After Start / Taxi16 steps

All 4 GeneratorsVERIFY ON - no GEN OFF BUS lights

APUOFF

Hydraulic Pressure - Systems 1, 2, 3, 4CHECK NORMAL (green)

Probe HeatON

Anti-IceAS REQUIRED

FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF (10 or 20)

Body Gear SteeringVERIFY ARM

Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED

Taxi LightsON

Parking BrakeRELEASE

BrakesCHECK DURING TAXI

Flight InstrumentsCHECK DURING TAXI

Transponder ModeTA ONLY

Flight DirectorON

Baro KnobSET LOCAL PRESSURE

Taxi RouteVERIFY

08Before Takeoff20 steps

Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETED

Flight ControlsCHECK - free and correct

FlapsVERIFY takeoff setting (10 or 20)

Stabilizer TrimVERIFY - set in green band

MCPSET (altitude, heading, IAS/Mach)

Speed BrakeDOWN DETENT

AutobrakeRTO

TransponderTA/RA

Strobe LightsON

Landing LightsON

Runway Turnoff LightsON

Taxi LightsOFF

Body Gear SteeringOFF

Engine Start SwitchesCONT

MCP Speed WindowCONFIRM V2 SET

Line UpCONFIRM ON ASSIGNED RUNWAY

LNAVARM AS REQUIRED

VNAVARM AS REQUIRED

PFD FMACONFIRM TOGA - TOGA

A/T ARMARMED

09Takeoff12 steps

BrakesHOLD

Thrust LeversADVANCE to ~40% N1

All 4 EnginesSTABILIZE - check symmetric thrust

BrakesRELEASE

Thrust LeversADVANCE TO TO/GA

FMAVERIFY modes (THR REF, LNAV or HDG)

80 KnotsCALLOUT - cross-check airspeed

V1CALLOUT - committed to fly

VRROTATE - pitch ~8° nose up

V2MAINTAIN - verify positive climb

Positive RateCONFIRMED

Landing GearUP

10After Takeoff / Climb13 steps

Thrust ReductionAT acceleration altitude

AutopilotON (CMD)

FlapsRETRACT on schedule

Landing GearCONFIRM UP AND LOCKED

Gear LeverOFF

Engine Start SwitchesAUTO

Speed BrakeCONFIRM DOWN

Taxi / Runway Turnoff LightsOFF

10,000 ft - Landing LightsOFF

10,000 ft - Seat Belt SignOFF (conditions permitting)

Transition Altitude - AltimeterSET STD (29.92 / 1013)

Climb ThrustSET

AutobrakeOFF

11Cruise9 steps

Cruise AltitudeVERIFY at cruise FL

AutopilotON - verify LNAV/VNAV or HDG/ALT

Engine Parameters (all 4)CHECK NORMAL

Fuel Quantity & BalanceCHECK

Fuel BalancingMONITOR

Step Climb PlanningREVIEW

Flight ProgressMONITOR on CDU LEGS page

RadiosSET for ATC sectors

SpeedCHECK

12Descent Preparation9 steps

ATISOBTAINED

CDU - ARRIVALS PageSELECT STAR and approach

Approach BriefingCOMPLETED

MCP AltitudeSET first cleared altitude or constraint

AutobrakeSET (1, 2, 3, or MAX)

ILS / RNAV FrequencySET and IDENTIFIED

Landing AltitudeSET on pressurization panel

VREFSET on CDU APPROACH REF page

Cancel/Recall SwitchPUSH

13Approach20 steps

ATC ClearanceOBTAINED for approach

Transition Level - AltimeterSET local QNH

10,000 ft - Landing LightsON

10,000 ft - Seat Belt SignON

SpeedBELOW 250 KIAS below 10,000 ft

Speed BrakeARM

Flaps 1SET

APP ModePRESS when cleared for approach

Flaps 5SET

Flaps 10SET

Landing GearDOWN

Flaps 20SET

Flaps 25SET (if required)

Flaps 30SET for landing

SpeedVREF + wind additive

Landing GearCONFIRM DOWN - 5 green lights (nose, body, 2 wing, body)

AutobrakeCONFIRM ARMED

Speed BrakeCONFIRM ARMED

Runway Turnoff LightsON

MCP AltitudeSET FOR MISSED APPROACH

14Landing10 steps

1,000 ft - Stabilized ApproachVERIFY

500 ft - AutopilotDISCONNECT (or continue for autoland)

VREFMAINTAIN

Flare (~50 ft)REDUCE descent rate

Thrust LeversIDLE at touchdown

SpeedbrakeVERIFY DEPLOYED

Reverse Thrust - All 4 EnginesSELECT

AutobrakeVERIFY ACTIVE

60 KnotsREVERSE IDLE - STOW ALL 4 REVERSERS

60 KnotsMANUAL braking as needed

15After Landing18 steps

Runway VacatedCONFIRMED

FlapsUP

Speed BrakeDOWN

Strobe LightsOFF

Landing LightsOFF

Taxi LightsON

Runway Turnoff LightsON

TransponderSTBY

AutobrakeOFF

Body Gear SteeringARM

APUSTART

Weather RadarOFF

Probe HeatOFF

Engine Start SwitchesAUTO

AutopilotOFF

A/T Arm SwitchOFF

Flight DirectorOFF

APU GEN 1/2ON WHEN AVAIL LIT

16Parking / Shutdown24 steps

Parking BrakeSET

Taxi LightsOFF

Runway Turnoff LightsOFF

APU GeneratorsON (both buses)

Engine 1 - Fuel Control SwitchCUTOFF

Engine 2 - Fuel Control SwitchCUTOFF

Engine 3 - Fuel Control SwitchCUTOFF

Engine 4 - Fuel Control SwitchCUTOFF

Seat Belt SignOFF

Beacon LightOFF

Fuel PumpsALL OFF

Hydraulic Pumps - Systems 1, 2, 3, 4OFF

Pack SwitchesOFF (all 3)

Engine BleedsOFF (all 4)

Window HeatOFF (all)

Body Gear SteeringOFF - install steering bypass pin

Anti-IceOFF

IRS Selectors (L, C, R)OFF

Emergency Exit LightsOFF

APU BleedOFF

APUOFF

Standby PowerOFF

BatteryOFF

External PowerCONNECT IF AVAILABLE

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