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F/A-18E Super Hornet Kneeboard
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F/A-18E Super HornetFLIGHT2.17.1Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning10 steps
Mission Planning / Fuel PlanningCOMPLETE
NATOPS Admin Briefing GuideBRIEFED
Weather and NOTAMsREVIEWED
Joker / Bingo / Fuel LadderSET
Gross WeightWITHIN LIMITS
Lateral Weight AsymmetryWITHIN LIMITS
Center of Gravity16.8 TO 31.8 PERCENT MAC
Takeoff DataCOMPUTED
A-Sheet / Aircraft Discrepancy BookREVIEWED
Divert / Recovery PlanBRIEFED
02Preflight Checks15 steps
Exterior inspectionCOMPLETE
All doors forward of the intakesSECURED
Boarding ladderSECURE (2 POINTS)
Spoilers and upper blade antennaCHECK CONDITION
ECS auxiliary duct doorsCHECK DOWN/CONDITION
Maintenance handleCHECK STOWED
EMI shields (covers over bay behind ejection seat)CLOSED/SECURED
Ejection seat SAFE/ARMED handleSAFE
Ejection seat manual override handleFULL DOWN AND LOCKED
Top latch plunger locking indicatorFLUSH WITH END OF PLUNGER
Electronic sequencer and thermal batteriesNOT ACTIVATED
Emergency oxygen gaugeIN THE BLACK
Leg restraint linesCHECK ROUTING
Lap beltsSECURE
Parachute risers and SEAWARSCHECK
03Interior Checks - Pilot53 steps
Leads, leg restraints and harnessSECURE/ADJUST
Ejection control handleCLEAR
Ejection control handle pinVERIFY REMOVED
Circuit breakers (left and right consoles)IN
Manual canopy handleSTOWED
MC and HYD ISOL switchesNORM
OBOGS control switchOFF
OXY FLOW knobOFF
COMM 1 / IFF ANT SEL switchesAUTO/BOTH
COMM panelSET
FCS GAIN switchNORM/GUARD DOWN
APU switchOFF
PROBE switchRETRACT
EXT TANKS switchesNORM
DUMP switchOFF
INTR WING switchNORM
GEN TIE CONTROL switchNORM/GUARD DOWN
EXT LT panelSET
ThrottlesOFF
BRK PRESS switchCHECK (2,600 PSI MINIMUM)
PARK BRK handleSET
LDG/TAXI LIGHT switchOFF
ANTI SKID switchON
SELECT JETT knobSAFE
FLAP switchFULL
LAUNCH BAR switchRETRACT
LDG GEAR handleDN
Landing gear handle mechanical stopFULLY ENGAGED
CANOPY JETT handleFORWARD
MASTER ARM switchSAFE
EMERG JETT buttonNOT PRESSED IN
FIRE and APU FIRE warning lightsNOT PRESSED IN
L(R) DDI, HUD and MPCD knobsOFF
COMM 1 and 2 knobsOFF
CVRS mode switchOFF
ALT switchBARO OR RDR
ATT switchAUTO
Standby attitude reference indicatorCAGED
IR COOL switchOFF
SPIN switchNORM/GUARD DOWN
HOOK handleUP
WINGFOLD switchSAME AS WING POSITION
AV COOL switchNORM
ECM JETT button and JAMMER / RWR / DISPENSER switchesNOT PUSHED IN / OFF
AUX REL switchNORM
RUD PED ADJ leverSET AS DESIRED FOR FLIGHT
GEN switchesNORM
BATT switchOFF
ECS panelSET
DEFOG handleMID RANGE
WINDSHIELD switchOFF
INTR LT panelSET
Sensor control panelSET
04Engine Start21 steps
BATT switchON
Battery gaugeCHECK
Caution lights panelCHECK
ICSCHECK
FIRE warning testPERFORM
Forward MPCD and UFCD knobsON
APU ACC caution lightVERIFY OFF
APU switchON (READY LIGHT WITHIN 30 SECONDS)
ENG CRANK switchR
Right throttleIDLE (10 PERCENT N2 MINIMUM)
CFIT voice warningsCHECK
Battery gaugeVERIFY 28 VDC
L(R) DDI, HUD and MPCD knobsON
HMD switch (if applicable)ON
EFDCHECK GROUND IDLE
BLEED AIR knobNORM
LT TEST switchTEST
ENG CRANK switchL
Left throttleIDLE (10 PERCENT N2 MINIMUM)
ENG CRANK switchCHECK OFF
EFDCHECK GROUND IDLE
05Before Taxi Checks32 steps
WYPT 0 and MVARCHECK/SET
GPWS/TAWSCHECK BOXED
INS knobGND (PARK BRK SET)
RADAR knobOPR
FLIR and LST/NFLR switchesAS DESIRED
UFCD avionicsTURN ON
WINGFOLD switchSPREAD
FCS RESET buttonPUSH (VERIFY RSET ADVISORY)
FLAP switchAUTO
FCS IBITPERFORM
TrimCHECK PITCH, ROLL AND YAW
T/O TRIM buttonPRESS UNTIL TRIM ADVISORY DISPLAYED
Control stickCYCLE
FLAP switchHALF
Rudder pedalsCYCLE RUDDERS 40 DEG L/R
PROBE, speedbrake, LAUNCH BAR switches and HOOK handleCYCLE
Pitot and AOA heat checkPERFORM
AV COOL switch emergency checkPERFORM (IF GROUND PERSONNEL PRESENT)
APUVERIFY OFF
FLBIT optionSELECT
BINGOCHECK/SET
CVRSAS DESIRED
Standby attitude reference indicatorUNCAGE AND ERECT
Altimeter settingSET
INSCHECK
MUMI/IDSELECT/ENTER DATE AND FLT
Stores pageVERIFY INVENTORY AND STATION STATUS
Weapons/sensorsON/BIT CHECK AS REQUIRED
BIT pageNOTE DEGD/FAIL INDICATIONS
HMDALIGN
Standby attitude dataCHECK
OBOGS systemCHECK
06Taxi Checks3 steps
CanopyEITHER FULL UP OR FULL DOWN FOR TAXI
Normal brakesCHECK
Nosewheel steeringCHECK IN HIGH MODE L/R
07Before Takeoff Checks9 steps
CHKLST page FUEL TYPEVERIFY
T.O. checklistCOMPLETE
WINGFOLD switchLEVER-LOCKED IN SPREAD
CanopyCHECK CLEAR/CLOSED
OXY FLOW knobON/MASK ON
IFF sublevelBOX REQUIRED MODES
PARK BRK handleFULLY STOWED
ENG pageCHECK ENGINES AT MIL (IF DESIRED)
FLAP switchHALF (FIELD TAKEOFF)
08Normal Takeoff9 steps
Both enginesSTABILIZE AT 80 PERCENT N2
BrakesRELEASE
ThrottlesMIL (MAX IF DESIRED)
EGT and RPMCHECK
Afterburner light-off (if MAX selected)VERIFY BOTH NOZZLES OPENING
Runway centerlineTRACK WITH SMALL RUDDER PEDAL INPUTS
Rotation1/3 TO 1/2 AFT STICK AT PREDICTED NOSEWHEEL LIFTOFF SPEED
Velocity vectorCAPTURE 3 TO 5 DEG
Standing water on the runwayCONSIDER
09After Takeoff Checks2 steps
LDG GEAR handleUP
FLAP switchAUTO
10Airborne Checks9 steps
Climb speedUP TO 350 KCAS AS REQUIRED BELOW 10,000 FEET
Cabin altimeter (10,000 foot checks)VERIFY 8,000 FEET
Fuel transferCHECK INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL
RALTCHECK/SET TO 5,000 FEET
Maximum range cruise3.0 DEG AOA
Maximum endurance cruise3.7 DEG AOA
Cabin altimeterMONITOR
RVSM AOA crosscheckCOMPARE L AND R AOA
RVSM altitude crosscheckCOMPARE STANDBY AND HUD ALTITUDE
11Descent / Penetration Checks15 steps
HOOK handle / HOOK BYPASS switchAS REQUIRED/DESIRED
Exterior lightsSET FOR LANDING
Visual ID IDENT knobNORM
ENG ANTI ICE switchAS REQUIRED
PITOT ANTI ICE switchAUTO
DEFOG handleHIGH (IF REQUIRED)
WINDSHIELD switchAS REQUIRED
Altimeter settingCHECK
RALTCHECK/SET
NAV master modeSELECT
Navaids / MAG VARCROSSCHECK
ILSON/CHANNEL SET (IF REQUIRED)
IFFAS DIRECTED
Weapons / sensorsOFF AS REQUIRED
Penetration250 KCAS / 4,000 TO 6,000 FPM
12Landing Checks14 steps
BreakTHROTTLES IDLE / SPEEDBRAKE AS REQUIRED
LDG GEAR handleDOWN (BELOW 250 KCAS)
FLAP switchFULL
On-speed AOA8.1 DEG
Landing checklistCOMPLETE
Report3 DOWN AND LOCKED, FLAPS FULL (HALF), AOA CROSSCHECKED
Pattern altitude600 FEET AGL (LOW PATTERN)
180 position27 TO 30 DEG AOB / 300 TO 400 FPM
90 position450 FEET AGL / 400 TO 500 FPM
The start220 TO 250 FEET AGL / 650 TO 750 FPM ON-SPEED
Final approachCENTERED BALL TO TOUCHDOWN, ON CENTERLINE, ON-SPEED
TouchdownPLACE VELOCITY VECTOR AT LEAST 500 FEET PAST THRESHOLD
ThrottlesIDLE
BrakingMODERATE TO HEAVY, ONE SMOOTH APPLICATION
13After Landing Checks8 steps
Ejection seat SAFE/ARMED handleSAFE
EJECTION MODE handleNORM
Landing gear handle mechanical stopCHECK FULLY ENGAGED
FLAP switchAUTO
T/O TRIM buttonPRESS UNTIL TRIM ADVISORY DISPLAYED
MaskOFF
OBOGS systemSECURE
CanopyEITHER FULL UP OR FULL DOWN FOR TAXI
14Before Engine Shutdown Checks14 steps
PARK BRK handleSET
BIT displayRECORD DEGD/FAIL INDICATIONS
Radar maintenance (BOA) codesRECORD IF PRESENT
RADAR knobOFF
FCS displayRECORD BLIN CODES
EFDRECORD MSP CODES
INS knobOFF
Standby attitude reference indicatorCAGE
HMD switchOFF
CRYPTO switchAS REQUIRED
Sensors, avionics and CVRSOFF
EXT and INTR LT knobsOFF
CanopyCHECK CLEAR/OPEN
QDCDISCONNECTED AND STOWED
15Engine Shutdown Checks11 steps
Brake accumulator gaugeCONFIRM 3,000 PSI
Paddle switchPRESS (DISENGAGE NWS)
Engine cool downCONFIRM 5 MINUTES
BLEED AIR knobOFF
ThrottleOFF (ALTERNATE SIDES)
FLAP switchFULL
FCS pageVERIFY NO CHANNEL FULLY CROSSED OUT
COMM 1 and 2 knobsOFF
L(R) DDI, HUD and MPCD knobsOFF
Other throttleOFF
BATT switchOFF (WHEN AMBER FLAPS LIGHT ILLUMINATES)
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