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Cessna Citation X (FlightFX) Startup Checklist
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Cessna Citation X (FlightFX)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 167 steps · 18 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: The Citation X operates to FL510, well above most weather. Check the tropopause, jet stream and destination alternates. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Flight Plan / OFPLOADEDNOTE: The redesigned EFB supports Navigraph charts. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATEDCAUTION: At Mach 0.92 the AE3007s drink fuel. Long-range cruise buys a lot of range over high-speed cruise. | |
| 05 | Weight & BalanceZFW, TOW AND CG SETNOTE: MTOW 36,600 lbs. | |
| 06 | Takeoff PerformanceV1, Vr, V2 CALCULATED | |
| 07 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED | |
| 08 | Crew BriefCOMPLETENOTE: The Citation X is a two-crew aeroplane. Divide the flows before you start. | |
| 09 | Wing SelectionNOTEDNOTE: FlightFX models both the standard and winglet-equipped wing. Performance differs slightly. |
PHS 2 — Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection14 steps
| 01 | Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD | |
| 02 | Chocks and Ground LocksCHECK - REMOVE BEFORE TAXI | |
| 03 | Fuselage and WindowsCHECK CONDITION | |
| 04 | Nose Gear and TyresCHECK STRUT, TYRE, DOORS | |
| 05 | Main Gear, Tyres and BrakesCHECK WEAR AND CONDITION | |
| 06 | Engine Inlets and Fan BladesCLEAR AND UNDAMAGEDWARNING: Check both inlets for FOD before every departure. | |
| 07 | Thrust ReversersCHECK STOWED AND UNDAMAGED | |
| 08 | Wings and Control SurfacesCHECK - NO ICE OR CONTAMINATIONCAUTION: The swept wing is unforgiving of contamination. Any frost must be removed. | |
| 09 | Winglets (if fitted)CHECK CONDITION | |
| 10 | Fuel Caps and Single Point Refuel PanelSECURE | |
| 11 | Fuel SumpsDRAINED | |
| 12 | Static Ports and ProbesCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED | |
| 13 | T-Tail and Horizontal StabiliserCHECK CONDITION | |
| 14 | Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITION |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation11 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Battery SwitchesON - CHECK VOLTAGE | |
| 03 | External Power / APUAS AVAILABLENOTE: Use ground power for cockpit setup to preserve the batteries for the start. | |
| 04 | Primus 2000 DisplaysPOWERED AND INITIALISED | |
| 05 | Circuit BreakersALL IN | |
| 06 | Emergency LightsARMED | |
| 07 | Fire Detection TestPERFORMED | |
| 08 | Fuel QuantityCHECK AGAINST FLIGHT PLAN | |
| 09 | Hydraulic Quantity and PressureCHECK | |
| 10 | Oxygen PressureCHECK - CREW MASKS TESTEDCAUTION: At FL510 the time of useful consciousness after a decompression is measured in seconds. | |
| 11 | Cabin PreparationSEATS, BAGGAGE, DOOR SECURE |
PHS 4 — FMS / Avionics Setup11 steps
| 01 | FMS InitialisationPOSITION AND DATE CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | Flight PlanENTERED | |
| 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 | AltimetersSET TO LOCAL QNH - CROSS-CHECKED | |
| 08 | Radios and TransponderSET | |
| 09 | Flight DirectorON - TAKEOFF MODE | |
| 10 | Autopilot and Yaw DamperTESTED | |
| 11 | Weather Radar and TAWSSET |
PHS 5 — Before Start8 steps
| 01 | DoorsCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 02 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 03 | Beacon LightON | |
| 04 | Thrust LeversCUTOFF | |
| 05 | Fuel Boost PumpsON | |
| 06 | Bleed AirOFF FOR START | |
| 07 | Start ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 08 | Ground CrewCLEAR OF THE ENGINES |
PHS 6 — Engine Start11 steps
| 01 | Right Engine StartSTARTER ENGAGED | |
| 02 | N2 RotationCONFIRM ROTATION BEFORE FUEL | |
| 03 | Thrust LeverIDLE (INTRODUCE FUEL)CAUTION: Wait for the correct N2 before moving the lever out of cutoff, or the start will run hot. | |
| 04 | ITTMONITOR - WITHIN START LIMITWARNING: Abort the start if ITT approaches the limit or the acceleration hangs. | |
| 05 | Oil PressureRISING | |
| 06 | StarterCUTS OUT AUTOMATICALLY | |
| 07 | Right Engine StabilisedIDLE N1, N2, ITT NORMAL | |
| 08 | Right GeneratorONLINE | |
| 09 | Left EngineREPEAT START SEQUENCE | |
| 10 | Left GeneratorONLINE | |
| 11 | External PowerDISCONNECTED |
PHS 7 — After Start10 steps
| 01 | Bleed AirON | |
| 02 | Air Conditioning and PressurisationSET - LANDING ELEVATION ENTERED | |
| 03 | Hydraulic PressureCHECK NORMAL BOTH SYSTEMS | |
| 04 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Flight ControlsFREE AND CORRECT | |
| 06 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFFNOTE: Flaps 5 or 15 depending on the performance calculation. | |
| 07 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF (PITCH, ROLL, YAW) | |
| 08 | Speed BrakesRETRACTED | |
| 09 | EICAS / AnnunciatorsNO WARNINGS | |
| 10 | Ground EquipmentREMOVED AND CLEAR |
PHS 8 — Taxi8 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Taxi LightsON | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 04 | BrakesCHECK EFFECTIVE | |
| 05 | Nosewheel SteeringCHECK | |
| 06 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK IN TURNS | |
| 07 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETEWARNING: Brief V1, Vr, V2, the departure and the engine-failure plan before lining up. | |
| 08 | Taxi Speed30 KTS MAX |
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | FlapsCONFIRM TAKEOFF SETTING | |
| 02 | TrimCONFIRM SET | |
| 03 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | PressurisationARMED | |
| 05 | TransponderTA/RA | |
| 06 | LightsLANDING, STROBES, NAV ON | |
| 07 | AutothrottleARMED AS DESIRED | |
| 08 | AnnunciatorsFINAL CHECK - CLEAR | |
| 09 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED |
PHS 10 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversTAKEOFF THRUST SET | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersN1 STABLE AND MATCHED | |
| 03 | Airspeed AliveCHECK BOTH SIDES | |
| 04 | 80 KTSCROSS-CHECK AIRSPEED | |
| 05 | V1CALL - COMMITTED TO FLYWARNING: After V1 the takeoff continues. Do not reject. | |
| 06 | RotateAT Vr - SMOOTH ROTATION | |
| 07 | Positive RateLANDING GEAR UP | |
| 08 | V2 + 10 to 20MAINTAIN CLIMB SPEED | |
| 09 | Acceleration AltitudeACCELERATE AND CLEAN UP | |
| 10 | FlapsUP ON SCHEDULE |
PHS 11 — Climb10 steps
| 01 | Climb ThrustSET | |
| 02 | AutopilotENGAGE AS DESIRED | |
| 03 | Climb Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 04 | Landing and Taxi LightsOFF ABOVE 10,000 FT | |
| 05 | Transition AltitudeALTIMETERS TO STANDARD | |
| 06 | Climb ScheduleACCELERATE TO CLIMB MACH | |
| 07 | PressurisationCHECK CABIN CLIMBING NORMALLY | |
| 08 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR | |
| 10 | RVSM ChecksCOMPLETE ENTERING RVSM AIRSPACE |
PHS 12 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF - UP TO FL510 | |
| 02 | Cruise ThrustSET | |
| 03 | Cruise MachUP TO M0.92CAUTION: Observe Vmo 350 KIAS and Mmo. The Citation X gets very close to its Mach limit in normal cruise. | |
| 04 | Fuel Flow and BalanceMONITOR | |
| 05 | Cabin AltitudeMONITORWARNING: At FL510 a decompression leaves seconds of useful consciousness. Keep masks within reach. | |
| 06 | Engine InstrumentsMONITOR BOTH SIDES | |
| 07 | Descent PlanningTOD CALCULATEDNOTE: From FL510 plan a long descent. The aircraft is fast and clean. | |
| 08 | Destination WeatherOBTAINED |
PHS 13 — Descent Preparation6 steps
| 01 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Arrival and ApproachLOADED IN THE FMS | |
| 03 | Landing ElevationSET | |
| 04 | Landing SpeedsVref CALCULATED AND BUGGED | |
| 05 | MinimumsSET | |
| 06 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED FOR THE DESCENT |
PHS 14 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | DescentINITIATE AT TOD | |
| 02 | ThrustIDLE OR AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Speed BrakesAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Transition LevelALTIMETERS TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 05 | Landing and Taxi LightsON BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 07 | Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 08 | CabinDEPRESSURISING ON SCHEDULE |
PHS 15 — Approach8 steps
| 01 | Approach ModeARMED | |
| 02 | Flaps 5SET AS SPEED REDUCES | |
| 03 | Flaps 15SET | |
| 04 | Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED - 3 GREENCAUTION: Confirm three green and hydraulic pressure normal. | |
| 05 | Flaps 35SET FOR LANDING | |
| 06 | Landing ChecklistCOMPLETE | |
| 07 | Stabilised ApproachBY 1,000 FT AGLWARNING: On speed, on path, configured and stable by 1,000 ft in IMC or 500 ft in VMC, or go around. | |
| 08 | AutopilotDISENGAGE BY MINIMUMS |
PHS 16 — Landing8 steps
| 01 | VrefMAINTAIN TO THE THRESHOLD | |
| 02 | ThresholdTHRUST LEVERS TO IDLE | |
| 03 | FlareTOUCH DOWN IN THE TOUCHDOWN ZONE | |
| 04 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 05 | Speed BrakesDEPLOY | |
| 06 | Thrust ReversersDEPLOY AS REQUIREDCAUTION: Stow the reversers by 60 kts unless the runway demands otherwise. | |
| 07 | BrakingAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Directional ControlMAINTAIN CENTRELINE |
PHS 17 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM PAST HOLD SHORT | |
| 02 | FlapsUP | |
| 03 | Speed BrakesRETRACTED | |
| 04 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | TransponderSTANDBY | |
| 06 | Strobes and Landing LightsOFF | |
| 07 | APUAS REQUIRED |
PHS 18 — Parking / Shutdown11 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Thrust LeversIDLE - ENGINES STABILISEDNOTE: Allow the engines to run at idle before cutoff to stabilise temperatures. | |
| 03 | Seat Belts SignOFF | |
| 04 | External Power / APUAS AVAILABLE | |
| 05 | Thrust LeversCUTOFF | |
| 06 | Fuel Boost PumpsOFF | |
| 07 | BeaconOFF | |
| 08 | Avionics and DisplaysOFF | |
| 09 | Emergency LightsOFF | |
| 10 | BatteriesOFF | |
| 11 | Chocks and Ground LocksINSTALLED |