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Cessna Citation X (FlightFX) Kneeboard
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Cessna Citation X (FlightFX)FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Flight Plan / OFPLOADED
Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATED
Weight and BalanceZFW, TOW AND CG SET
Takeoff PerformanceV1, Vr, V2 CALCULATED
Performance TablesREVIEWED
SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED
Crew BriefCOMPLETE
02Pre-Flight Exterior Inspection14 steps
Aircraft DocumentsON BOARD
Chocks and Ground LocksCHECK - REMOVE BEFORE TAXI
Fuselage and WindowsCHECK CONDITION
Nose Gear and TyresCHECK STRUT, TYRE, DOORS
Main Gear, Tyres and BrakesCHECK WEAR AND CONDITION
Engine Inlets and Fan BladesCLEAR AND UNDAMAGED
Thrust ReversersCHECK STOWED AND UNDAMAGED
Wings and Control SurfacesCHECK - NO ICE OR CONTAMINATION
Fuel Caps and Single Point Refuel PanelSECURE
Fuel SumpsDRAINED
Static Ports and ProbesCLEAR - COVERS REMOVED
T-Tail and Horizontal StabiliserCHECK CONDITION
Cabin Door and SealsCHECK CONDITION
Wheel ChocksREMOVED
03Before Start20 steps
STBY PWR SwitchON
EMERG LT SwitchARM
BATT 1 and BATT 2 SwitchesON
EICAS POWER SwitchON
APU StartREFER TO THE APU START CHECKLIST
AVIONICS POWER SwitchON
IRSALIGN / NAV
FMSINSERT PRESENT POSITION
Parking BrakeVERIFY SET
Wheel ChocksREMOVED
Cabin DoorCLOSE / LOCK
Passenger BriefingCOMPLETED
Seats / Belts / Harnesses / PedalsADJUST / SECURE
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
EICASCHECK FOR WARNINGS
ATIS / Clearance / FMSAS REQUIRED
Instruments / Avionics / Flight PlanSET
Fuel Quantity / BalanceCHECK
CTR WING XFER SwitchesNORM / AS REQUIRED
V-SpeedsSET
04APU Start13 steps
BATT 1 and BATT 2 SwitchesON
LH FUEL BOOST SwitchNORM
APU STARTER DISENGAGE SwitchNORMAL
APU MASTER SwitchON
APU TESTPUSH
APU GENERATOR SwitchON
APU DC VoltsCHECK
APUSTART
APU RELAY ENGAGED LightON, THEN OFF
LOAD SHED SwitchNORM
GPUDISCONNECT / CLEAR
APU AmmeterCHECK
APU BLEED AIR SwitchON
05Engine Start22 steps
APU StartCOMPLETE
PAC ISOL VALVE KnobCLOSED
Start Duct PressureAT LEAST 30 PSI
Right Engine STARTPRESS
ThrottleIDLE
N1 RotationCONFIRM
Oil PressureCHECK
ITTMONITOR
Hydraulic PressureVERIFY
Left EngineSTART
Hydraulic PressureVERIFY
GeneratorsON
Ground Air Service / GPUDISCONNECT
APU Bleed Air SwitchOFF
EICAS SYS, ENG Page on the MFDSELECT
R ENG BLD AIR KnobOFF
PAC ISOL VALVE KnobOPEN
L ENG BLD AIR KnobOFF
L ENG BLD AIR KnobHP / LP
PAC ISOL VALVE KnobCLOSED
R ENG BLD AIR KnobHP / LP
APU Bleed Air SwitchAS DESIRED
06Before Taxi12 steps
Flight ControlsFREE / CORRECT
Flaps / Slats LeverUP
Rudder Control / EICASVERIFY UPPER RUDDER REMAINS CENTERED WITH FLAPS UP
Flaps / SlatsSET FOR TAKEOFF
Speed BrakesCHECK / STOWED
AHRS or IRSALIGNED / NO FLAGS
EICASCHECK
Standby GyroUNCAGED
Anti-Ice SystemsAS REQUIRED
Pressurization ALT SELNORM
Passenger Advisory LightsPASS SAFETY
Seats / Belts / Harnesses / Aft Divider DoorsCHECK / SECURE / LATCHED OPEN
07Taxi7 steps
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
BrakesAPPLY AND HOLD
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK
Nose Wheel SteeringCHECK
Thrust ReversersCHECK / STOWED
Flight InstrumentsCHECK
08Before Takeoff18 steps
Anti-Ice SystemsCHECK
LH and RH ENGINE, STABILIZER and SLAT ANTI-ICEON / CHECK COLD MESSAGES
ThrottlesAPPROXIMATELY 40 PERCENT N1
CASCHECK COLD
ANTI-ICE SwitchesAS REQUIRED
ThrottlesIDLE
Seats / Belts / Harnesses / Aft Divider DoorsCHECK / SECURE / LATCHED OPEN
Flaps / SlatsSET FOR TAKEOFF
Speed BrakesRETRACTED (0 PERCENT)
TrimsSET FOR TAKEOFF
Yaw Damper and Mach TrimCHECK ON
Crew BriefingCOMPLETE
RadarAS REQUIRED
TransponderTA / RA
LH and RH PITOT STATIC Anti-Ice SwitchesBOTH ON
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Engine InstrumentsCHECK
EICASCHECK
09Takeoff4 steps
ThrottlesTO / MC DETENT
BrakesRELEASE
EICASCHECK NORMAL INDICATIONS
Elevator ControlROTATE AT VR
10After Takeoff / Climb11 steps
Landing GearUP
Flaps / SlatsUP
ThrottlesCLB DETENT
Anti-Ice SystemsAS REQUIRED
ENG SYNC KnobAS DESIRED
PressurizationCHECK
Passenger Advisory LightsAS REQUIRED
AltimetersSET
Climb Speed300 KIAS BELOW FL300 / M0.80 ABOVE FL300
Exterior LightsAS DESIRED
APUOFF
11Cruise6 steps
ThrottlesCRU DETENT OR AS REQUIRED
PressurizationCHECK
Fuel TransferVERIFY
Cruise MachTYPICALLY M0.88
Cruise AltitudeUP TO 51,000 FT
Fuel BalanceMONITOR
12Descent7 steps
LH and RH WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE SwitchesBOTH ON
Side Window Vent KnobsCLOSED
PressurizationCHECK / SET LANDING ELEVATION
ANTI-ICE SwitchesAS REQUIRED
APUAS DESIRED
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
AltimeterSET
13Approach13 steps
Landing DataCONFIRM
Crew BriefingCOMPLETE
Avionics / Flight InstrumentsCHECK / SET
MinimumsSET (RA / BARO)
FUEL CROSSFEED SwitchOFF
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Flaps / SlatsAS REQUIRED
PassengersBRIEF
Seats / Belts / Harnesses / Aft Divider DoorsCHECK / SECURE / LATCHED OPEN
Passenger Advisory LightsPASS SAFETY
LH and RH IGNITION SwitchesNORM
PressurizationZERO DIFFERENTIAL AT TOUCHDOWN
ENG SYNC KnobOFF
14Before Landing6 steps
Landing GearDOWN AND LOCKED
FlapsAS REQUIRED
Speed BrakesRETRACTED (0 PERCENT)
EICASCHECK
AirspeedVREF
AutopilotOFF
15Landing6 steps
ThrottlesIDLE
Speed BrakesEXTEND AT TOUCHDOWN (100 PERCENT)
Elevator ControlFORWARD PRESSURE AT TOUCHDOWN
BrakesAPPLY AFTER NOSE WHEEL GROUND CONTACT
Thrust ReversersDEPLOY AFTER NOSE WHEEL GROUND CONTACT
Thrust ReversersIDLE BY 65 KIAS
16Shutdown13 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Anti-Ice SystemsALL OFF
Thrust ReversersCUTOFF
IRS Mode Control KnobsOFF
Passenger Advisory LightsOFF
Standby GyroCAGED
STBY PWROFF
Avionics Power / EICAS SwitchesOFF
EMERG LT SwitchARM
GRVTY XFLOW SwitchOFF
APU MASTER SwitchOFF
Exterior LightsOFF
BATT 1 and BATT 2 SwitchesOFF
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