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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Kneeboard
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Boeing 787-9 DreamlinerFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning11 steps
Weather - Departure, Destination, AlternateMETAR/TAF REVIEWED
AlternatesSELECTED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Operational Flight Plan / SimBriefGENERATED
ETOPS / Diversion StrategyCONFIRMED
Block and Trip FuelCALCULATED
Weight and Balance / LoadsheetZFW, TOW, CG% CONFIRMED
SID / STAR / ApproachBRIEFED
MEL / CDLCHECKED
Takeoff Performance / V-SpeedsV1, VR, V2 COMPUTED
Departure BriefingCOMPLETE
02Electrical / Power-Up10 steps
Battery SwitchON
C1 and C2 Electric Pump SelectorsOFF
Demand Pump SelectorsOFF
Wiper SelectorsOFF
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
Alternate Flaps SelectorOFF
External Power (if desired)AVAIL LIGHTS ON, SWITCHES PUSHED
APU Generator SwitchesON
APU SelectorSTART, THEN ON
External PowerOFF (after the APU is online)
03Preliminary Preflight5 steps
IRS SelectorsOFF 30 SECONDS, THEN ON
STATUS DisplayCHECKED
Oxygen, Hydraulic and Engine Oil QuantitiesSUFFICIENT FOR FLIGHT
Maintenance DocumentsCHECKED
Emergency EquipmentCHECKED AND STOWED
04Cockpit Preparation16 steps
Oxygen - Crew MasksTESTED, 100%
Observer / EMER EXIT Lights SwitchGUARD CLOSED / ARMED
Window HeatON
Hydraulic Demand PumpsAUTO
Hydraulic Primary PumpsON
Fuel Pump SwitchesON
Pack / Air Conditioning SwitchesAUTO
Cabin Temperature / PressurizationAUTO
Anti-Ice (Engine / Wing)AUTO / AS REQUIRED
Exterior Lights - NAV / PositionON
Parking BrakeSET
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
Flap LeverMATCHES FLAP POSITION (UP)
Stabilizer TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF (GREEN BAND)
Autobrake SelectorRTO
Engine Fire HandlesIN / STOWED
05FMC / CDU Setup14 steps
IDENT PageVERIFY MODEL / NAV DATA
POS INITGATE / GPS POSITION SET
ROUTE (RTE)ORIGIN / DEST / RWY ENTERED
Airway / Waypoint EntryROUTE COMPLETE
DEPARTURESSID / TRANSITION SELECTED
PERF INITZFW / RESERVES / COST INDEX SET
Cruise AltitudeSET
THRUST LIM PageTO / DERATE / ASSUMED TEMP SET
TAKEOFF REF PageFLAPS / V1 / VR / V2 ENTERED
Takeoff CG / TrimENTERED / TRIM CONFIRMED
LEGS PageVERIFIED
Route Legs / VNAVNO DISCONTINUITIES
Navigation RadiosAUTOTUNE / SET
TransponderCODE SET / STBY
06Before Start12 steps
ATC ClearanceOBTAINED
Departure / Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETE
DoorsCLOSED / ARMED
Fuel QuantityCHECKED vs PLAN
MCP - Initial AltitudeSET
MCP - Speed / HeadingSET
Flight DirectorsBOTH ON
Autothrottle ArmARM
Beacon LightON
Pushback / Engine Start ClearanceOBTAINED
Parking Brake (during pushback)RELEASED / AS DIRECTED
Before Start ChecklistCOMPLETE
07Engine Start8 steps
Secondary Engine IndicationsDISPLAYED
Start ClearanceOBTAINED
Start SequenceANNOUNCED
Engine Start SelectorSTART
Fuel Control SwitchRUN
AutostartMONITORED
Engine ParametersSTABLE AT IDLE
Second EngineSTART
08After Start / Taxi14 steps
APUOFF / AS REQUIRED
GeneratorsON / AUTO
Hydraulic PumpsALL ON / AUTO
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Flight ControlsCHECKED FULL AND FREE
FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF
Stabilizer TrimGREEN BAND / TAKEOFF SET
Ground CrewCLEAR / DISCONNECTED
Taxi / Runway Turnoff LightsON
Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED
Parking BrakeRELEASED
BrakesCHECKED
Nosewheel Steering / TillerCHECKED
Before Takeoff Checklist (above the line)COMPLETE
09Before Takeoff10 steps
Takeoff BriefingREVIEWED
FlapsVERIFIED TAKEOFF (5)
Stabilizer TrimSET / GREEN BAND
Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT
V-SpeedsV1, VR, V2 SET / DISPLAYED
CabinSECURE / READY
TransponderTA/RA / ON
Landing / Strobe LightsON (entering runway)
Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED
Before Takeoff Checklist (below the line)COMPLETE
10Takeoff8 steps
BrakesRELEASE / HOLD AS REQUIRED
Thrust LeversADVANCE TO 55% N1 THEN TO/GA
Takeoff ThrustSET / THR REF
Airspeed AliveCHECKED
V1CALLED / HANDS OFF THRUST
Rotate (VR)ROTATE TO 15 DEG
Positive RateGEAR UP
V2 / Climb SpeedV2+15 to V2+25
11After Takeoff / Climb7 steps
Landing GearUP / OFF
AutopilotENGAGE AS DESIRED
Flap RetractionON SCHEDULE / UP
Climb ThrustCLB SET / VNAV
Landing / Strobe LightsAS REQUIRED
AltimetersSTD AT TRANSITION ALT
After Takeoff ChecklistCOMPLETE
12Cruise6 steps
Cruise AltitudeCAPTURED
Cruise SpeedMACH 0.85
Fuel MonitoringCHECKED vs PLAN
Engine / SystemsNORMAL
PressurizationNORMAL / CABIN STABLE
Step ClimbAS PLANNED
13Descent Prep8 steps
ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINED
Approach Type / RunwaySELECTED IN FMC
Landing Performance / VREFCOMPUTED
Approach BriefingCOMPLETE
FMC DESCENT / FORECASTWIND / TARGETS SET
AutobrakeSET FOR LANDING
MinimumsSET
Descent ChecklistCOMPLETE
14Descent6 steps
Top of DescentVNAV PTH / DESCENT INITIATED
MCP AltitudeSET TO CLEARED ALT
Speed ManagementPER VNAV / ATC
AltimetersQNH AT TRANSITION LEVEL
Landing / Logo LightsON below 10,000 ft
Seatbelt SignsON
15Approach11 steps
SpeedbrakeARMED
Flaps 1SET
Flaps 5SET
Approach Mode (APP / LOC-G/S)ARMED
Localizer / Final CourseCAPTURED
Landing GearDOWN / 3 GREEN
Flaps 20SET
GlideslopeCAPTURED
Landing FlapsFLAPS 25 / 30 SET
Final Approach Speed (VREF + correction)SET / BUGGED
Landing ChecklistCOMPLETE
16Landing9 steps
Cleared to LandCONFIRMED
Stabilized ApproachCHECKED BY 1000 FT
Autothrottle / AutopilotAS REQUIRED
FlareAT 30-20 FT
TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST
SpeedbrakeUP / DEPLOYED
Reverse ThrustDEPLOYED AS REQUIRED
Autobrake / Manual BrakingAS REQUIRED
Rollout / Nosewheel SteeringCENTERLINE MAINTAINED
17After Landing6 steps
Speedbrake LeverDOWN / STOWED
FlapsUP
Reverse ThrustSTOWED / IDLE
AutobrakeOFF
APUSTART / AS REQUIRED
After Landing ChecklistCOMPLETE
18Parking / Shutdown14 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Engine Fuel Control SwitchesCUTOFF
Anti-IceOFF
Seatbelt SignsOFF
External PowerCONNECTED / ON (if available)
APUOFF (after power transfer)
Hydraulic PumpsOFF
Fuel PumpsOFF
Beacon LightOFF
DoorsDISARMED / OPEN
IRS / ADIRUOFF
Emergency LightsOFF
Battery SwitchOFF (after secure)
Shutdown / Secure ChecklistCOMPLETE
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