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Fokker F28 Fellowship Kneeboard

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Fokker F28 FellowshipFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist

DATE PILOT TAIL

01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps

Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)REVIEWED

NOTAMsREVIEWED

OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADED

Fuel PlanningVERIFIED

Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS

SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED

MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED

Performance - Takeoff SpeedsCALCULATED

02Electrical Power Up5 steps

Battery SwitchON

Battery VoltageCHECK 24-28V

External Power (GPU)CONNECTED (if available)

External Power SwitchON (if GPU connected)

Overhead and Panel LightingSET as required

03Cockpit Preparation20 steps

Parking BrakeSET

Fuel Quantity GaugesCHECK - verify fuel load

Fuel Pumps (Left and Right)ON

Fuel Crossfeed ValveCLOSED (normal)

Emergency Lights SwitchARM

Seat Belts SignON

No Smoking SignON

Navigation LightsON

Hydraulic System PressureCHECK 3,000 PSI (both systems)

Fire Detection System TestTEST - both engines

Fire Extinguisher HandlesCHECK - not pulled

Oxygen System PressureCHECK - full

Pressurisation SystemAUTO - set landing altitude

Air Conditioning PacksAUTO

Anti-Ice SystemsCHECK - as required

SpoilersRETRACTED / ARMED

Flight ControlsCHECK full and free movement

Elevator TrimSET for takeoff CG

Rudder TrimZERO

Aileron TrimZERO

04Avionics and Navigation Setup11 steps

Avionics MasterON

VHF Radios (COM 1 / COM 2)SET departure frequencies

NAV Radios (VOR 1 / VOR 2)SET departure VOR / ILS

ADFSET as required

DMEON and CHECKED

Altimeters (Captain and FO)SET QNH - cross-checked

Course Selectors (OBS 1 / OBS 2)SET as required for departure

Heading BugSET runway heading

TransponderSET squawk code - STBY

Autopilot PanelCHECK - altitude and speed bugs set

Flight DirectorON

05Before Start9 steps

Parking BrakeSET

Beacon LightON

DoorsCLOSED and LATCHED

Thrust LeversIDLE - confirmed

Engine Start SwitchesOFF

Ignition SwitchesAUTO

Air Conditioning PacksOFF

Bleed Air SwitchesCHECK position for start

Ground CrewCLEARED TO START

06Engine Start15 steps

Engine 2 Start SwitchSTART (right engine first)

Engine 2 N2 - MonitorRISING - watch for 20%

Engine 2 Fuel LeverOPEN at 20% N2

Engine 2 EGT - MonitorRISING - watch for hot start

Engine 2 N1 - MonitorRISING to idle

Engine 2 Start SwitchOFF (at idle - N2 approx 60%)

Engine 2 Parameters at IdleCHECK N1, N2, EGT, oil pressure stable

Engine 1 Start SwitchSTART (left engine)

Engine 1 N2 - MonitorRISING - watch for 20%

Engine 1 Fuel LeverOPEN at 20% N2

Engine 1 EGT - MonitorRISING - watch for hot start

Engine 1 N1 - MonitorRISING to idle

Engine 1 Start SwitchOFF (at idle - N2 approx 60%)

Engine 1 Parameters at IdleCHECK N1, N2, EGT, oil pressure stable

Both Engines Stable at IdleCONFIRMED

07After Start10 steps

External PowerDISCONNECT

Air Conditioning PacksAUTO / ON

Hydraulic PressureCHECK 3,000 PSI both systems

Electrical SystemCHECK generators online - NORMAL

Bleed AirON both engines

FlapsSET for takeoff (15 degrees typical)

SpoilersRETRACTED - ground spoilers ARMED

TrimSET for takeoff - re-verify

Anti-IceAS REQUIRED for conditions

TransponderALT (squawk assigned code)

08Taxi7 steps

ATISOBTAINED - QNH and active runway confirmed

Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED from ATC

Parking BrakeRELEASE

BrakesTEST on initial movement

Taxi LightsON

Nose Wheel SteeringOPERATIVE - check steering response

Taxi SpeedMAINTAIN below 30 kts (straight) / 15 kts (turns)

09Before Takeoff12 steps

Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETE

Flight ControlsCHECK full and free

FlapsSET and CONFIRMED (15 degrees)

TrimSET for CG - confirmed

V-SpeedsSET on airspeed indicator bugs

AutopilotOFF for takeoff - modes pre-set

Flight DirectorON - takeoff mode

Anti-IceAS REQUIRED

TransponderALT - squawk confirmed

Strobe LightsON

Landing LightsON

Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED from ATC

10Takeoff10 steps

Runway LineupCONFIRM runway and heading

Thrust LeversADVANCE to takeoff power

Engine InstrumentsCROSSCHECK - symmetric thrust

80 Knots CheckCALLOUT - instruments confirmed

V1CALLOUT - committed to takeoff

VRROTATE - 3 degrees/second to 15 degrees pitch

V2MAINTAIN V2 + 10 kts initial climb

Positive ClimbCONFIRMED - both VSI and altimeter increasing

Landing GearRETRACT

Landing Gear IndicationUP and LOCKED - 3 greens out

11After Takeoff and Climb8 steps

Flap Retraction ScheduleRETRACT on speed

Climb PowerSET - reduce from takeoff to climb thrust

Landing LightsOFF above 10,000 ft

Seat Belts SignOFF - if turbulence free (pilot discretion)

AutopilotENGAGE above 400 ft AGL

Transition AltitudeALTIMETERS SET to 1013 hPa / 29.92 inHg

Cruise Altitude ApproachLEVEL OFF - set cruise power

Anti-IceAS REQUIRED for icing conditions

12Cruise7 steps

Cruise PowerSET - target Mach 0.73 / approx 390 kts TAS

Fuel BalanceCHECK - wings within 500 kg of each other

Fuel RemainingCHECK vs flight plan - note time

Engine InstrumentsMONITOR - all parameters normal

PressurisationCHECK - cabin altitude normal

HydraulicsCHECK - both systems 3,000 PSI

Position Report / ATCAS REQUIRED

13Descent Preparation6 steps

ATIS DestinationOBTAINED

Approach BriefingCOMPLETE

AltimetersSET destination QNH at transition level

NAV RadiosSET ILS / VOR for approach

Approach Speed (Vapp)CALCULATED

Fuel CheckCONFIRM sufficient fuel for approach and alternate

14Descent7 steps

Descent ClearanceOBTAINED from ATC

ThrustREDUCE to idle / flight idle

Speed BrakesAS REQUIRED to achieve descent rate

Descent Speed250 kts below FL100

Anti-IceAS REQUIRED for icing levels

Seat Belts SignON below 10,000 ft

Landing LightsON below 10,000 ft

15Approach12 steps

Approach ClearanceRECEIVED from ATC

ILS / VORIDENTIFIED and CHECKED

FlapsSELECT 15 degrees at approx 200 kts

Speed ReductionREDUCE to approach speed schedule

Flaps 25 degreesSELECT at approx 180 kts

Landing GearDOWN - 3 greens confirmed

Flaps 42 degreesSELECT for landing - confirm

Ground SpoilersARMED

AutopilotAS REQUIRED - or OFF for manual approach

Approach Speed (Vapp)TARGET - 130-140 kts (weight dependent)

Localiser and Glide SlopeINTERCEPT and TRACK

1,000 ft Stabilised CheckSTABLE - speed, config, descent rate confirmed

16Landing8 steps

Approach Speed MaintainedCONFIRMED - Vapp to threshold

FlareINITIATE at 30 ft AGL

TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST - firm positive landing

Thrust ReverserDEPLOY after touchdown

Ground SpoilersDEPLOYED (auto on touchdown)

BrakesAPPLY - firm progressive braking

Thrust ReverserCANCEL at 70 kts

Directional ControlMAINTAIN with rudder/nose wheel steering

17After Landing8 steps

Runway ExitCLEAR - at safe speed

FlapsRETRACT to 0 degrees

Ground SpoilersDISARM

TransponderSTBY

Strobe LightsOFF

Landing LightsOFF (or as required for taxi)

Anti-IceOFF (unless required for taxi conditions)

Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED from ATC

18Parking and Shutdown15 steps

Parking PositionON STAND - nose wheel on line

Parking BrakeSET

Taxi LightsOFF

Engine InstrumentsRECORD final readings

Thrust LeversIDLE - confirm

Fuel Levers (Engine 1 and 2)CLOSE (cut-off position)

Engine RundownMONITOR N1 and N2 to zero

Beacon LightOFF - after engine shutdown complete

Fuel PumpsOFF

Air Conditioning PacksOFF

Hydraulic SystemCHECK pressure bleeds to zero

Navigation LightsOFF

AvionicsOFF

Electrical Master / BatteryOFF

ChocksIN PLACE

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