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Aerosoft CRJ 700 Startup Checklist
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Aerosoft CRJ 700MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 188 steps · 20 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMETs)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, destination and alternate. Note icing levels: anti-ice is required with visible moisture and TAT of 10 degC or less, unless SAT is -40 degC or below. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWEDNOTE: Contaminated runways require continuous engine ignition and both cowl and wing anti-ice. | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADED & REVIEWEDNOTE: Verify routing, cruise level and fuel against dispatch paperwork. Maximum operating altitude 41,000 ft. | |
| 04 | Fuel BlockCALCULATEDNOTE: CRJ700ER maximum usable fuel: left main 3,398 kg, right main 3,398 kg, centre 2,091 kg, total 8,887 kg by pressure refuelling (6,612 kg by gravity refuelling). | |
| 05 | Weight & Balance / ZFW / TOWWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: CRJ700ER: MTOW 34,019 kg (75,000 lb), MZFW 28,259 kg (62,300 lb), MLW 30,391 kg (67,000 lb), max ramp 34,133 kg. Use the QRG loadsheet. | |
| 06 | Centre Tank Fuel CheckVERIFIED AGAINST LIMITSCAUTION: Take-off with more than 227 kg (500 lb) in the centre tank requires each main wing tank above 1,996 kg, or above 907 kg with the allowable ZFW reduced and the CG verified. | |
| 07 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewREVIEWED | |
| 08 | Takeoff Performance / V-Speeds and Stab TrimCALCULATEDNOTE: Read V1, VR, V2, the stabilizer trim setting and the target N1 from the QRG performance tables for Flaps 8 or Flaps 20. Target N1 must stay within plus or minus 1.0 percent of the chart value. | |
| 09 | ATIS / D-ATIS and Field LimitsOBTAINEDCAUTION: Max tailwind for take-off and landing 10 kts. Max airport pressure altitude 8,000 ft. Max runway slope plus or minus 2 percent. Max ambient temp ISA+35 degC, min -40 degC. |
PHS 2 - Safety Check17 steps
| 01 | Circuit BreakersCLOSED | |
| 02 | N/W Steering SwitchOFF | |
| 03 | Hydraulic PumpsOFF | |
| 04 | Landing Gear LeverDOWN | |
| 05 | Flight Spoiler Lever0 | |
| 06 | Slats / Flaps LeverSETNOTE: Set to the actual flap position. | |
| 07 | RadarOFF | |
| 08 | ADG Manual ReleaseSTOWED | |
| 09 | Emergency Flap SwitchNORMAL | |
| 10 | Battery Master SwitchON | |
| 11 | APU / AC ElectricsAS REQUIRED / ESTABLISHEDCAUTION: Do not start the APU before the firex monitor test is completed. To prevent BLEED MISCONFIG cautions during APU start, wing and cowl anti-ice switches must be OFF prior to APU START. | |
| 12 | IRSNAV | |
| 13 | Emergency EquipmentCHECKED | |
| 14 | Gear and Safety PinsON BOARD | |
| 15 | Airplane DocumentsCHECKED | |
| 16 | Hydraulic 3A PumpAS REQUIRED | |
| 17 | FMS InitializationCOMPLETE |
PHS 3 - Cabin Inspection and External Walkaround2 steps
| 01 | Cabin InspectionACCOMPLISH | |
| 02 | Walkaround InspectionACCOMPLISH |
PHS 4 - Originating Check34 steps
| 01 | Internal and External Preflight ChecksCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Pedals, Seat and HarnessADJUSTED | |
| 03 | Crew Oxygen and MasksCHECKED / QUANTITYNOTE: Only first flight of the day. | |
| 04 | Audio Warning PanelCHECKED | |
| 05 | Electrical Power PanelCHECKED | |
| 06 | Fire Detection / Firex Monitor TestCOMPLETENOTE: Only first flight of the day. Must be completed before APU start. | |
| 07 | External Lights PanelCHECKED | |
| 08 | Fuel PanelCHECKED | |
| 09 | Bleed Air PanelCHECKED | |
| 10 | APU PanelAS REQUIRED | |
| 11 | Start PanelCHECKED | |
| 12 | Hydraulic PanelCHECKED | |
| 13 | ELT SwitchARM / RESET | |
| 14 | CABIN PRESS PanelCHECKED | |
| 15 | Air Conditioning PanelCHECKED | |
| 16 | Ice Detector TestsCOMPLETENOTE: Only first flight of the day. | |
| 17 | WSHLD SwitchesLOW | |
| 18 | EMER LTS SwitchARM | |
| 19 | Standby CompassCHECKED | |
| 20 | STALL TestCOMPLETENOTE: Only first flight of the day. Both stall protection switches must remain on for all phases of flight. | |
| 21 | N/W STRG SwitchOFF | |
| 22 | ClocksSET | |
| 23 | EFIS Control PanelsCHECKED | |
| 24 | Instrument PanelsCHECKED | |
| 25 | EICAS and Standby InstrumentCHECKED | |
| 26 | Anti-Skid TestCOMPLETENOTE: Only first flight of the day. | |
| 27 | MLG BAY OVHT TestCOMPLETENOTE: Only first flight of the day. | |
| 28 | Upper PedestalCHECKED | |
| 29 | Thrust Lever QuadrantCHECKED | |
| 30 | AvionicsCHECKED | |
| 31 | TrimsCHECKED | |
| 32 | Yaw DamperENGAGE | |
| 33 | Source Select PanelNORM | |
| 34 | Lower PedestalCHECKED |
PHS 5 - Before Start Check7 steps
| 01 | PASS SIGNSON | |
| 02 | LDG ELEVSET | |
| 03 | Boost PumpsON / CHECKEDCAUTION: Monitor centre tank quantity for not less than 10 minutes. Centre tank quantity must not increase by more than 68 kg (150 lb) after both boost pumps are selected on. | |
| 04 | AltimetersSET | |
| 05 | FMS / IRSSET | |
| 06 | Radios and Nav AidsSET FOR DEPARTURE | |
| 07 | Take-Off BriefingCOMPLETE |
PHS 6 - Cleared To Start Check10 steps
| 01 | APU / AC ElectricsON / CHECKED | |
| 02 | PapersON BOARD | |
| 03 | Take-Off DataSET | |
| 04 | DoorsCLOSED / LOCKED | |
| 05 | BeaconON | |
| 06 | Fuel Pumps and QuantityON (QTY CHECKED) | |
| 07 | Hydraulic PumpsAUTO / ON | |
| 08 | Parking BrakeAS REQUIREDNOTE: Release the parking brake and turn off nose wheel steering if pushback is required. Audio and visual communication with the ground crew must be maintained at all times during pushback. | |
| 09 | EnginesSTART | |
| 10 | Fuel Feed Check Valve TestCOMPLETENOTE: First flight of the day. |
PHS 7 - Engine Start8 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversSHUT OFFCAUTION: ITT must be below 120 degC before attempting a ground start (below 90 degC for an air start). | |
| 02 | ENG START Button (Right Engine First)PRESSNOTE: The start is a semi-automatic sequence supervised by the FADEC. Typically start the right engine first, then the left. | |
| 03 | N2 RotationABOVE 20 PERCENTCAUTION: The starter may not be used if indicated N2 exceeds 45 percent. Ground start limits: starts 1 and 2 max 90 seconds on, then 10 seconds cool down; starts 3 through 5 max 90 seconds, then 5 minutes cool down. | |
| 04 | Thrust LeverIDLENOTE: Moving the lever to IDLE introduces and ignites fuel. N2 continues to rise and N1 follows. | |
| 05 | ITTMONITORWARNING: The ITT limit is variable and is calculated and displayed on the EICAS. Ground start limit 815 degC, assisted air start 815 degC, windmilling start 927 degC. | |
| 06 | Engine Idle ParametersSTABLENOTE: N1 stable at 20 to 22 percent, fuel flow 250 to 300 kg/h, ITT around 620 degC. Idle N2 55 to 65 percent, idle oil pressure 25 to 60 psi. | |
| 07 | Generators and ELEC PageCHECKEDNOTE: The generators connect automatically and deliver current. Confirm on the ELEC page, then start the second engine the same way. | |
| 08 | Engine Warm-UpOBSERVEDCAUTION: Run at idle until oil pressure reaches the normal operating range. For the two minutes after start N1 may not exceed 75 percent unless all indications are already normal. |
PHS 8 - After Start Check7 steps
| 01 | GEN 1 and GEN 2AUTOCAUTION: Do not accelerate the engine until oil pressure is in the normal operating range. | |
| 02 | Bleed Valves and PacksAUTO / ONNOTE: With the APU running prior to and during taxi, set BLEED SOURCE to BOTH ENG and BLEED VALVES to MANUAL to prevent engine instability, then return BLEED VALVES to AUTO before advancing the thrust levers for take-off. | |
| 03 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | ProbesON | |
| 05 | ElectricsCHECKED | |
| 06 | RudderCHECKED | |
| 07 | N/W STRGARMED |
PHS 9 - Taxi Check8 steps
| 01 | FlapsINDICATING SET VALUENOTE: Confirm the flap indication matches the selected take-off setting (Flaps 8 or Flaps 20). | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsCHECKEDNOTE: Move all three control axes to their end points and check the deflections on the EICAS. | |
| 03 | TrimsGREEN AND SET UNITSNOTE: Stabilizer trim set to the take-off value from the QRG trim tables for the actual CG. | |
| 04 | Thrust ReversersARMEDCAUTION: At airports where runway repair or debris is known to exist, use thrust reversers with extreme caution to preclude foreign object damage. | |
| 05 | Flight InstrumentsCHECKED | |
| 06 | FMSAUTOTUNE | |
| 07 | Brake TempCHECKED | |
| 08 | Taxi Speed and LightsCONTROLLEDNOTE: Typically 7 to 10 kts on apron areas and 20 to 30 kts on a free taxiway. Taxi lights must be switched OFF if the aircraft is stationary for 10 minutes or longer. |
PHS 10 - Before Take-Off Check7 steps
| 01 | Lights and StrobesAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Fuel, XFLOWMAN AND OFFCAUTION: Powered crossflow and gravity crossflow must both be off for take-off. | |
| 03 | Ignition / Anti-IceAS REQUIREDNOTE: Continuous ignition is required for take-off or landing on contaminated runways, in moderate or heavier rain or turbulence, and near thunderstorms. Cowl anti-ice at OAT 10 degC or below with visible moisture; wing anti-ice at OAT 5 degC or below with visible moisture. | |
| 04 | Flight AttendantADVISED | |
| 05 | Transponder / TCASON / AS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Radar / Terrain DisplayAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | CASCHECKED AND CLEARED |
PHS 11 - Take-Off11 steps
| 01 | Thrust Levers - Initial SetABOUT 70 PERCENT N1NOTE: Advance to roughly 70 percent N1 and confirm both engines are matched before going further. | |
| 02 | Thrust Levers - Take-Off ThrustBEYOND CLB INTO TOGA DETENTCAUTION: Wind limits: with wind more than 30 degrees off the nose at 5 to 30 kts apply a maximum of 75 percent N1 before brake release; above 30 kts apply only idle or taxi thrust before brake release, then TOGA. | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersTARGET N1 MATCHED, ITT WITHIN LIMITWARNING: Any malfunction leads to immediate rejection of the take-off by the pilot in command. Normal take-off and maximum thrust are limited to 5 minutes; APR power on one engine is limited to 10 minutes. | |
| 04 | V1CALLED | |
| 05 | Rotate at VRMAX 3 DEG PER SECONDWARNING: Rotation at VR shall not exceed 3 degrees per second so the tail does not touch the ground. Pitch attitude 15 to 18 degrees. | |
| 06 | Positive RateGEAR UPNOTE: Maintain V2+10 as a minimum. Maximum speed at which the gear needs to be retracted is 200 KIAS. | |
| 07 | 400 ftHDG OR NAV ACTIVATED | |
| 08 | 600 ftAUTOPILOT ENGAGEDNOTE: Minimum approved autopilot use height after take-off is 600 ft AGL. Engage with HDG or NAV active and IAS HOLD. | |
| 09 | 1,500 ftTHRUST LEVERS TO CLB DETENTNOTE: Keep a minimum of V2+10. | |
| 10 | 3,000 ft - AccelerationTARGET SPEED 210 KIASNOTE: 210 KIAS is the tutorial acceleration target with Flaps 8 selected. | |
| 11 | FlapsRETRACT ON SCHEDULENOTE: In the manual tutorial: Flaps 1 above 161 kts, Flaps 0 above 180 kts, then target 250 KIAS. Retraction speeds vary with weight - use the speed bugs for the actual take-off weight. |
PHS 12 - Climb Check7 steps
| 01 | Fuel, XFLOWAUTO | |
| 02 | Bleeds and APUSET | |
| 03 | Lights and PASS SIGNSAS REQUIREDNOTE: Landing lights off passing FL100. | |
| 04 | Thrust ReversersOFF | |
| 05 | CASCHECKED AND CLEARED | |
| 06 | Climb Speed Profile250 / 290 / M0.74NOTE: 250 KIAS below FL100, 290 KIAS above, changing to Mach control around FL270 where 290 KIAS meets M0.74. Faster profiles of 250/300/M0.77 or 250/320/M0.80 are less economical. | |
| 07 | AltimetersSTANDARD AT TRANSITION ALTITUDE |
PHS 13 - Cruise6 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFFCAUTION: Maximum operating altitude 41,000 ft. Maximum altitude for single pack operation on the CRJ550/700ER is 31,000 ft. | |
| 02 | Cruise ThrustSET MANUALLY FOR TARGET MACHNOTE: In the manual tutorial the CRJ holds M0.74 at about 81 to 82 percent N1. Adjust N1 to hold the target Mach. | |
| 03 | Cruise MachMAX M0.83 IN RVSM AIRSPACENOTE: The maximum cruise Mach number when operating in RVSM airspace is 0.83. | |
| 04 | Fuel BalanceMONITOREDCAUTION: Maximum permissible imbalance between the main left and main right tanks is 363 kg (800 lb) in flight and 136 kg (300 lb) for take-off. | |
| 05 | Turbulence Penetration280 KIAS OR M0.75NOTE: Maximum airspeed for turbulence penetration is 280 KIAS or Mach 0.75, whichever is higher. Continuous ignition is required in moderate or heavier turbulence. | |
| 06 | Engine and Climate ParametersMONITORED |
PHS 14 - Descent Check9 steps
| 01 | LDG ELEVSET | |
| 02 | FuelCHECKEDCAUTION: Minimum fuel for a go-around is 272 kg (600 lb) per wing with the aeroplane level, assuming a maximum climb attitude of 10 degrees nose up. | |
| 03 | TCASAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | RadarAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Terrain DisplayAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | CASCHECKED AND CLEARED | |
| 07 | Landing DataSETNOTE: Read VREF from the QRG landing data tables for the landing weight and flap setting. | |
| 08 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 09 | Speed and Lights Below 10,000 ft250 KIAS, LANDING LIGHTS ONNOTE: Manual tutorial timeline: passenger signs on 15 minutes before landing, cabin crew advised 7 minutes before landing. |
PHS 15 - Approach Check4 steps
| 01 | AltimetersQNH SETNOTE: Set local QNH in all altimeters below the transition level. | |
| 02 | APU and BleedsSET | |
| 03 | Lights and PASS SIGNSAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Autopilot Minimum Use HeightBRIEFEDNOTE: Minimum approved autopilot use height: 400 ft AGL non-precision, 80 ft AGL precision with a glidepath of 3.5 degrees or less, 120 ft AGL for glidepaths above 3.5 up to 4.0 degrees. |
PHS 16 - Before Landing Check7 steps
| 01 | Flight AttendantADVISED | |
| 02 | PASS SIGNSON | |
| 03 | Thrust ReversersARMED | |
| 04 | Landing GearDOWNCAUTION: Maximum speed to extend the landing gear is 220 KIAS. Maximum speed with the gear extended and locked is 220 KIAS. | |
| 05 | FlapsINDICATING LANDING SETTINGCAUTION: Flap extension limits: Flaps 1, 8 and 20 at 230 KIAS, Flaps 30 at 185 KIAS, Flaps 45 at 170 KIAS. Flight with slats or flaps extended above 15,000 ft is prohibited. | |
| 06 | Landing ConfigurationCOMPLETE BY 1,000 FTNOTE: In the manual tutorial the aircraft is in the landing configuration at 1,000 ft above field elevation at VREF+5, typically about 58 percent N1. Increase VREF by half the headwind component in strong headwinds. | |
| 07 | Flight SpoilersNOT USED BELOW 300 FT AGLCAUTION: Do not extend the flight spoilers below 300 ft AGL, and not below the recommended approach speed plus 10 KIAS. |
PHS 17 - Landing6 steps
| 01 | Approach DeviationWITHIN 1 DOTWARNING: If deviation from the ILS localizer or glideslope exceeds 1 dot the landing must be aborted and the missed approach flown. | |
| 02 | 50 ft Radio AltitudeTHRUST LEVERS IDLENOTE: Reduce the vertical speed with a soft pull on the yoke. | |
| 03 | Ground SpoilersAUTO DEPLOY ON TOUCHDOWN | |
| 04 | Thrust ReversersDEPLOYCAUTION: CRJ550/700ER: maximum reverse thrust may be used until passing 75 kts; below 75 kts only idle reverse is allowed. The AOM tutorial cuts the reversers at 70 kts - the QRG limitation of 75 kts is the controlling figure. | |
| 05 | Nose WheelLOWER SOFTLYNOTE: Only use wheel brakes for further speed reduction after the nose wheel is on the ground. | |
| 06 | Runway TurnoffVACATECAUTION: Reversers must be stowed prior to engine shutdown. Backing up with reverse thrust is prohibited. |
PHS 18 - After Landing Check5 steps
| 01 | APUAS REQUIRED | |
| 02 | Transponder / RadarSTBY / OFF | |
| 03 | FlapsUP | |
| 04 | Lights and StrobesAS REQUIREDNOTE: Landing lights and strobes off, taxi light remains on; switch the taxi lights off when turning into the parking position. | |
| 05 | ProbesOFF |
PHS 19 - Shutdown Check10 steps
| 01 | Chocks and BrakesAS REQUIREDCAUTION: Inform the ground crew of a hot brakes condition as soon as possible. | |
| 02 | ElectricsSET | |
| 03 | Fuel and Check Valve TestCOMPLETE | |
| 04 | Thrust LeversSHUT OFFCAUTION: Thrust reversers must be stowed prior to engine shutdown. | |
| 05 | Seat BeltsOFF | |
| 06 | Anti-IceOFF | |
| 07 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 08 | Hydraulic 3A PumpAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | BeaconOFF | |
| 10 | N/W STRG SwitchOFF |
PHS 20 - Terminating Check14 steps
| 01 | Chocks and BrakesIN / OFF | |
| 02 | IRSOFF | |
| 03 | Thrust LeversOFF | |
| 04 | EMER LTS SwitchOFF | |
| 05 | WSHLD SwitchOFF | |
| 06 | AFT CARGO SwitchOFF | |
| 07 | Hydraulic PumpsOFF | |
| 08 | External LTS SwitchesOFF | |
| 09 | APU START / STOPOFF | |
| 10 | APU PWR FUELOFF | |
| 11 | DC SERVICE SwitchOFF | |
| 12 | Battery Master SwitchOFFCAUTION: Maximum time for ground operations on DC power only is 5 minutes, to protect the CRT displays. | |
| 13 | Dome Light SwitchOFF | |
| 14 | Boarding LightsOFF |