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Cessna Citation X (FlightFX) Startup Checklist

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Cessna Citation X (FlightFX)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 181 steps · 16 phases
DATE PILOT TAIL
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
01Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: Maximum operating altitude is 51,000 ft, above most weather. Check the tropopause, jet stream and destination alternates.
02NOTAMsREVIEWED
03Flight Plan / OFPLOADED
04Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATED
05Weight and BalanceZFW, TOW AND CG SETNOTE: MTOW 36,100 lbs (16,374 kg). MRW 36,400 lbs, MLW 31,800 lbs, MZFW 24,400 lbs. Typical empty weight around 21,000 lbs.
06Takeoff PerformanceV1, Vr, V2 CALCULATEDNOTE: Typical Vr range is 116 to 134 KIAS at maximum takeoff weight.
07Performance TablesREVIEWEDNOTE: The manual publishes the full performance tables online rather than in the PDF.
08SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED
09Crew BriefCOMPLETENOTE: Minimum flight crew is 2 (pilot and co-pilot). Divide the flows before you start.
PHS 2 - Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection14 steps
01Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD
02Chocks and Ground LocksCHECK - REMOVE BEFORE TAXI
03Fuselage and WindowsCHECK CONDITION
04Nose Gear and TyresCHECK STRUT, TYRE, DOORS
05Main Gear, Tyres and BrakesCHECK WEAR AND CONDITION
06Engine Inlets and Fan BladesCLEAR AND UNDAMAGEDNOTE: Rolls-Royce AE 3007C, around 6,700 lbf each, 44 inch fan.
07Thrust ReversersCHECK STOWED AND UNDAMAGED
08Wings and Control SurfacesCHECK - NO ICE OR CONTAMINATION
09Fuel Caps and Single Point Refuel PanelSECURE
10Fuel SumpsDRAINED
11Static Ports and ProbesCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED
12T-Tail and Horizontal StabiliserCHECK CONDITION
13Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITION
14Wheel ChocksREMOVEDNOTE: Chocks are removed from the Settings page in the aircraft tablet.
PHS 3 - Before Start20 steps
01STBY PWR SwitchON
02EMERG LT SwitchARM
03BATT 1 and BATT 2 SwitchesON
04EICAS POWER SwitchON
05APU StartREFER TO THE APU START CHECKLIST
06AVIONICS POWER SwitchON
07IRSALIGN / NAV
08FMSINSERT PRESENT POSITION
09Parking BrakeVERIFY SET
10Wheel ChocksREMOVEDNOTE: Use the Settings page in the tablet.
11Cabin DoorCLOSE / LOCK
12Passenger BriefingCOMPLETED
13Seats / Belts / Harnesses / PedalsADJUST / SECURE
14Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
15EICASCHECK FOR WARNINGS
16ATIS / Clearance / FMSAS REQUIREDNOTE: Program the FMS.
17Instruments / Avionics / Flight PlanSETNOTE: Set course bugs and pointers as required for departure. COMM/NAV/ADF radios tuned and verified. Transponder set to STBY.
18Fuel Quantity / BalanceCHECKCAUTION: Maximum intentional fuel imbalance is 400 lbs.
19CTR WING XFER SwitchesNORM / AS REQUIRED
20V-SpeedsSETNOTE: TAKEOFF DATA page on the FMS. V-speeds are not generated or populated to the PFD until the flaps are placed in the T/O position (15).
PHS 4 - APU Start13 steps
01BATT 1 and BATT 2 SwitchesON
02LH FUEL BOOST SwitchNORM
03APU STARTER DISENGAGE SwitchNORMAL
04APU MASTER SwitchON
05APU TESTPUSH
06APU GENERATOR SwitchON
07APU DC VoltsCHECKNOTE: 22 volts minimum.
08APUSTARTNOTE: Hold the APU START switch up until the APU RELAY ENGAGED light illuminates.
09APU RELAY ENGAGED LightON, THEN OFFNOTE: It must go out before the READY TO LOAD light comes on.
10LOAD SHED SwitchNORM
11GPUDISCONNECT / CLEARNOTE: If used.
12APU AmmeterCHECKNOTE: 400 A max on the ground, 200 A max in flight.
13APU BLEED AIR SwitchONNOTE: ON for engine start, AS REQUIRED for PAC bleed.
PHS 5 - Engine Start22 steps
01APU StartCOMPLETE
02PAC ISOL VALVE KnobCLOSED
03Start Duct PressureAT LEAST 30 PSI
04Right Engine STARTPRESSNOTE: Confirm the START button and the DISENGAGE button illuminate.
05ThrottleIDLECAUTION: Introduce fuel by 10 percent N2 RPM.
06N1 RotationCONFIRM
07Oil PressureCHECK
08ITTMONITORWARNING: Maximum ITT is around 857 degC. Abort the start if ITT approaches the limit or the acceleration hangs.
09Hydraulic PressureVERIFY
10Left EngineSTARTNOTE: Same sequence as the right engine.
11Hydraulic PressureVERIFY
12GeneratorsONNOTE: Generator load limit is 400 amps per generator.
13Ground Air Service / GPUDISCONNECTNOTE: If used.
14APU Bleed Air SwitchOFFNOTE: Check bleed sources.
15EICAS SYS, ENG Page on the MFDSELECTNOTE: Duct pressure is from the right engine.
16R ENG BLD AIR KnobOFFNOTE: Pressure should be zero.
17PAC ISOL VALVE KnobOPENNOTE: Pressure is from the left engine.
18L ENG BLD AIR KnobOFFNOTE: Pressure should be zero.
19L ENG BLD AIR KnobHP / LPNOTE: Check pressure.
20PAC ISOL VALVE KnobCLOSEDNOTE: Pressure should be zero.
21R ENG BLD AIR KnobHP / LPNOTE: Check pressure.
22APU Bleed Air SwitchAS DESIRED
PHS 6 - Before Taxi12 steps
01Flight ControlsFREE / CORRECTNOTE: Check the EICAS indications.
02Flaps / Slats LeverUP
03Rudder Control / EICASVERIFY UPPER RUDDER REMAINS CENTERED WITH FLAPS UP
04Flaps / SlatsSET FOR TAKEOFFNOTE: Check the EICAS indications.
05Speed BrakesCHECK / STOWED
06AHRS or IRSALIGNED / NO FLAGS
07EICASCHECKNOTE: All messages either normal or resolved.
08Standby GyroUNCAGED
09Anti-Ice SystemsAS REQUIRED
10Pressurization ALT SELNORM
11Passenger Advisory LightsPASS SAFETY
12Seats / Belts / Harnesses / Aft Divider DoorsCHECK / SECURE / LATCHED OPEN
PHS 7 - Taxi7 steps
01Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
02BrakesAPPLY AND HOLD
03Parking BrakeRELEASE
04BrakesCHECK
05Nose Wheel SteeringCHECK
06Thrust ReversersCHECK / STOWED
07Flight InstrumentsCHECK
PHS 8 - Before Takeoff18 steps
01Anti-Ice SystemsCHECKNOTE: If required.
02LH and RH ENGINE, STABILIZER and SLAT ANTI-ICEON / CHECK COLD MESSAGESNOTE: Allow 2 to 3 minutes.
03ThrottlesAPPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT N1
04CASCHECK COLDNOTE: Messages go out. No HOT or LEAK messages.
05ANTI-ICE SwitchesAS REQUIREDNOTE: The manual suggests pitot/static anti-ice be employed for all flights.
06ThrottlesIDLE
07Seats / Belts / Harnesses / Aft Divider DoorsCHECK / SECURE / LATCHED OPEN
08Flaps / SlatsSET FOR TAKEOFF
09Speed BrakesRETRACTED (0 PERCENT)
10TrimsSET FOR TAKEOFF
11Yaw Damper and Mach TrimCHECK ON
12Crew BriefingCOMPLETE
13RadarAS REQUIRED
14TransponderTA / RA
15LH and RH PITOT STATIC Anti-Ice SwitchesBOTH ON
16Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
17Engine InstrumentsCHECK
18EICASCHECK
PHS 9 - Takeoff4 steps
01ThrottlesTO / MC DETENT
02BrakesRELEASE
03EICASCHECK NORMAL INDICATIONSNOTE: N1 matches command.
04Elevator ControlROTATE AT VRWARNING: If the aircraft will not take off, check the parking brake, spoilers above 1 degree, elevator trim not in the takeoff position and flaps not in the takeoff position.NOTE: Rotate to achieve 13 degrees initial pitch. Typical Vr range is 116 to 134 KIAS.
PHS 10 - After Takeoff / Climb11 steps
01Landing GearUPCAUTION: Maximum gear operating and extension speed is 210 KIAS.
02Flaps / SlatsUPNOTE: Airspeed above 170 KIAS.
03ThrottlesCLB DETENT
04Anti-Ice SystemsAS REQUIRED
05ENG SYNC KnobAS DESIRED
06PressurizationCHECK
07Passenger Advisory LightsAS REQUIRED
08AltimetersSETNOTE: At the transition altitude.
09Climb Speed300 KIAS BELOW FL300 / M0.80 ABOVE FL300CAUTION: VMO is 270 KIAS below 8,000 ft and 350 KIAS above 8,000 ft.
10Exterior LightsAS DESIREDNOTE: At FL180.
11APUOFFNOTE: Prior to climbing above FL310.
PHS 11 - Cruise6 steps
01ThrottlesCRU DETENT OR AS REQUIRED
02PressurizationCHECK
03Fuel TransferVERIFY
04Cruise MachTYPICALLY M0.88CAUTION: MMO is M0.92. VMO is 350 KIAS above 8,000 ft. Rough air penetration is 300 KIAS below FL300 and M0.9 above.
05Cruise AltitudeUP TO 51,000 FTWARNING: At 51,000 ft the time of useful consciousness after a decompression is measured in seconds. Keep the masks within reach.
06Fuel BalanceMONITORCAUTION: Maximum intentional fuel imbalance is 400 lbs.
PHS 12 - Descent7 steps
01LH and RH WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE SwitchesBOTH ON
02Side Window Vent KnobsCLOSED
03PressurizationCHECK / SET LANDING ELEVATION
04ANTI-ICE SwitchesAS REQUIRED
05APUAS DESIRED
06Exterior LightsAS REQUIREDNOTE: At FL180.
07AltimeterSETNOTE: At the transition level.
PHS 13 - Approach13 steps
01Landing DataCONFIRM
02Crew BriefingCOMPLETE
03Avionics / Flight InstrumentsCHECK / SET
04MinimumsSET (RA / BARO)
05FUEL CROSSFEED SwitchOFF
06Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
07Flaps / SlatsAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Max flap extension speed is 250 KIAS for slats / flaps 5 degrees and 180 KIAS for flaps FULL.NOTE: Approach speed at maximum landing weight is 147 KIAS with flaps MID and 136 KIAS with flaps DN.
08PassengersBRIEF
09Seats / Belts / Harnesses / Aft Divider DoorsCHECK / SECURE / LATCHED OPEN
10Passenger Advisory LightsPASS SAFETY
11LH and RH IGNITION SwitchesNORM
12PressurizationZERO DIFFERENTIAL AT TOUCHDOWN
13ENG SYNC KnobOFF
PHS 14 - Before Landing6 steps
01Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKEDCAUTION: Maximum gear extension speed is 210 KIAS.NOTE: Three green lights.
02FlapsAS REQUIRED
03Speed BrakesRETRACTED (0 PERCENT)
04EICASCHECK
05AirspeedVREF
06AutopilotOFFNOTE: Above the minimum use height.
PHS 15 - Landing6 steps
01ThrottlesIDLE
02Speed BrakesEXTEND AT TOUCHDOWN (100 PERCENT)
03Elevator ControlFORWARD PRESSURE AT TOUCHDOWN
04BrakesAPPLY AFTER NOSE WHEEL GROUND CONTACT
05Thrust ReversersDEPLOY AFTER NOSE WHEEL GROUND CONTACT
06Thrust ReversersIDLE BY 65 KIAS
PHS 16 - Shutdown13 steps
01Parking BrakeSET
02Anti-Ice SystemsALL OFF
03Thrust ReversersCUTOFF
04IRS Mode Control KnobsOFF
05Passenger Advisory LightsOFF
06Standby GyroCAGED
07STBY PWROFF
08Avionics Power / EICAS SwitchesOFF
09EMERG LT SwitchARM
10GRVTY XFLOW SwitchOFF
11APU MASTER SwitchOFF
12Exterior LightsOFF
13BATT 1 and BATT 2 SwitchesOFF
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