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Boeing 737-800 (iFly)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 191 steps · 18 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning10 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, enroute, destination, and alternate weather. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWEDNOTE: Check for runway closures, navigation aid outages, and airspace restrictions. | |
| 03 | Operational Flight PlanREVIEWEDNOTE: Route, fuel, winds, and alternates. On the line this is the dispatch release plus the performance/weight and balance (PWB) message the Before Push and Departure Plan checklists call for. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningVERIFIEDNOTE: Taxi, trip, contingency, alternate, and final reserve. The Before Takeoff checklist requires minimum takeoff fuel to be verified against the release. | |
| 05 | Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITSNOTE: Zero fuel weight and gross weight are set and crosschecked on the Before Push checklist. | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFEDNOTE: Review the departure and the expected arrival and approach, including transition altitude and transition level. | |
| 07 | MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKEDNOTE: Review any Minimum Equipment List or Configuration Deviation List items and their operational restrictions. | |
| 08 | Takeoff PerformanceCALCULATEDNOTE: Runway, flap setting, N1s (reduced or MAX), V speeds, stab trim, and minimum cleanup altitude. All of these are set and read back on the Before Push / Departure Plan checklist. Takeoff flap settings authorized by the operator are 1, 5, 10, 15 and 25; flaps 2 is not authorized for takeoff (Southwest B737 AOM Table 3.18). | |
| 09 | Airplane LimitationsREVIEWEDNOTE: 737-800 AFM limitations: maximum operating altitude 41,000 ft; maximum takeoff and landing pressure altitude 8,400 ft; turbulent air penetration 280 knots / M0.76, whichever is lower; maximum takeoff and landing tailwind component 15 knots, with specific performance data required over 10 knots; maximum demonstrated takeoff and landing crosswind 33 knots. | |
| 10 | Minimum Dispatch Oil QuantityCHECKEDNOTE: Departure from a non-maintenance station requires 60 percent; from a maintenance base, 70 percent. Arrange oil servicing when terminating at a non-maintenance station below 65 percent. |
PHS 2 - Electrical Power-Up14 steps
| 01 | Battery SwitchON, GUARD CLOSEDCAUTION: Do not move the airplane until the Integrated Standby Flight Display alignment is complete.NOTE: First action in a cold and dark flight deck. Powers the DC standby buses and the standby instruments. | |
| 02 | Standby Power SwitchAUTO, GUARD CLOSED | |
| 03 | Alternate Flaps Master SwitchOFF, GUARD CLOSED | |
| 04 | Windshield Wiper SelectorsPARK | |
| 05 | Electric Hydraulic PumpsOFF | |
| 06 | Landing Gear LeverDOWNNOTE: Verify the green landing gear indicator lights are illuminated and the red lights are extinguished. | |
| 07 | Ground Power (if external power is needed)AVAILABLE LIGHT ON, SWITCH ONNOTE: Verify the SOURCE OFF, TRANSFER BUS OFF and STANDBY PWR OFF lights are extinguished. | |
| 08 | Engine No. 1, APU and Engine No. 2 Fire SwitchesINNOTE: Checked before APU power is selected. | |
| 09 | Overheat Detector SwitchesNORMAL | |
| 10 | Fire and Overheat TestFAULT/INOP, THEN OVHT/FIRECAUTION: Alert ground personnel before the test. Do not operate the APU if the APU DET INOP light fails to illuminate.NOTE: Hold to FAULT/INOP: MASTER CAUTION, OVHT/DET and FAULT lights illuminate. Hold to OVHT/FIRE: bell sounds and the master FIRE WARN lights illuminate. | |
| 11 | Extinguisher Test SwitchTEST 1 AND 2, THREE GREEN LIGHTSNOTE: Hold to position 1, verify three green lights, release, then repeat for position 2. | |
| 12 | APU SwitchSTART, THEN ONWARNING: Verify the APU exhaust area is clear before starting.NOTE: Spring loaded to ON. This is the item the challenge-response card assumes is already done. | |
| 13 | APU Generator Bus SwitchesONNOTE: Selected when the APU GEN OFF BUS light illuminates. Verify the APU MAINT, LOW OIL PRESSURE, FAULT and OVERSPEED lights are extinguished. | |
| 14 | Wheel Well Fire Detection SystemTESTEDNOTE: Done once AC power is established. Hold the test switch to OVHT/FIRE and verify the WHEEL WELL light illuminates. |
PHS 3 - Preliminary Preflight14 steps
| 01 | IRS Mode SelectorsOFF, THEN NAVNOTE: A full alignment is recommended before each flight. ON DC lights illuminate then extinguish, ALIGN lights illuminate. Keep the airplane stationary. | |
| 02 | Oxygen, Hydraulic and Engine Oil QuantitiesSUFFICIENT FOR FLIGHT | |
| 03 | Maintenance Documents and Aircraft ManualsCHECKED | |
| 04 | Emergency EquipmentCHECKED AND STOWEDNOTE: Fire extinguisher, crash axe, escape ropes, life vests and protective breathing equipment. | |
| 05 | ELT SwitchGUARD CLOSEDNOTE: Verify the ELT light is extinguished. | |
| 06 | PSEU and GPS LightsEXTINGUISHED | |
| 07 | Flight Deck Access System SwitchGUARD CLOSED | |
| 08 | Service Interphone SwitchOFF | |
| 09 | Engine PanelEEC SWITCHES ONNOTE: Verify the REVERSER and ENGINE CONTROL lights are extinguished. | |
| 10 | Passenger Oxygen SwitchGUARD CLOSEDCAUTION: Activating the PASSENGER OXYGEN switch deploys the passenger oxygen masks. | |
| 11 | Flight Recorder SwitchGUARD CLOSED | |
| 12 | Mach Airspeed Warning Test SwitchesPUSH ONE AT A TIME, CLACKER SOUNDS | |
| 13 | Stall Warning Test SwitchesPUSH AND HOLD ONE AT A TIMENOTE: Each control column must vibrate. The test needs the AC transfer buses powered for up to 4 minutes. | |
| 14 | Circuit Breakers (P6 and P18 Panels)CHECKEDNOTE: Check carefully after maintenance action or an overnight, when breakers may be found pulled. |
PHS 4 - Cockpit Preparation32 steps
| 01 | Flight Control SwitchesGUARDS CLOSEDNOTE: Verify the flight control LOW PRESSURE lights are illuminated and the STBY RUD ON light is extinguished. | |
| 02 | Flight Spoiler SwitchesGUARDS CLOSED | |
| 03 | Alternate Flaps Position SwitchOFFNOTE: Verify the FEEL DIFF PRESS, SPEED TRIM FAIL, MACH TRIM FAIL and AUTO SLAT FAIL lights are extinguished. | |
| 04 | Yaw Damper SwitchON | |
| 05 | Fuel Crossfeed SelectorCLOSEDNOTE: Verify the VALVE OPEN light is extinguished and the ENG VALVE CLOSED and SPAR VALVE CLOSED lights are dim. | |
| 06 | Electrical PanelSETNOTE: CAB/UTIL and IFE/PASS SEAT power ON. Standby power, battery, generator drive disconnect and bus transfer guards closed. | |
| 07 | Equipment Cooling SwitchesNORM | |
| 08 | Emergency Exit Lights SwitchARMED, GUARD CLOSEDNOTE: Verify the NOT ARMED light is extinguished. | |
| 09 | Windshield Wiper SelectorsPARK | |
| 10 | Wing and Engine Anti-Ice SwitchesOFFNOTE: Verify the VALVE OPEN, COWL ANTI-ICE and COWL VALVE OPEN lights are extinguished. Anti-ice is set for conditions on the Before Taxi card. | |
| 11 | Air Conditioning PanelSETCAUTION: With both the APU bleed and the engine bleeds open the DUAL BLEED light illuminates. Thrust must be limited to idle with DUAL BLEED illuminated.NOTE: Trim air ON, recirculation fans AUTO, packs AUTO or HIGH, isolation valve OPEN, engine bleeds ON, APU bleed ON. | |
| 12 | Lighting PanelLANDING, TURNOFF, TAXI OFF | |
| 13 | Ignition Select SwitchIGN L OR IGN RNOTE: Alternate the position on subsequent starts. Consider BOTH for the first flight of the day above 2,000 ft with temperature below 5 degC. | |
| 14 | Engine Start SwitchesOFF | |
| 15 | Mode Control Panel and EFISSETNOTE: Courses set, flight director ON (pilot flying first), minimums and barometric references set, mode selector to MAP. | |
| 16 | Autopilot Disengage BarUP | |
| 17 | ClockSET, UTC | |
| 18 | Display Select PanelMAIN AND LOWER UNITS NORM | |
| 19 | Takeoff Config and Cabin Altitude LightsEXTINGUISHED | |
| 20 | Disengage Light Test SwitchHOLD TO 1, THEN 2NOTE: Position 1 gives steady amber A/P, A/T and FMC lights. Position 2 gives steady red A/P and A/T with amber FMC. | |
| 21 | Ground Proximity PanelGUARDS CLOSED, INOP EXTINGUISHEDNOTE: FLAP, GEAR, TERRAIN and RUNWAY inhibit switches guarded. | |
| 22 | Landing Gear PanelDOWN, 3 GREENNOTE: Verify the red landing gear indicator lights are extinguished. | |
| 23 | Engine Display Control PanelN1 AUTO, SPD REF AUTO, FUEL FLOW RATENOTE: Move the fuel flow switch to RESET, then RATE. | |
| 24 | OxygenTESTED AND SET, 100%NOTE: Crew oxygen pressure must not decrease more than 100 psi during the test, and the yellow cross must clear when the test is released. | |
| 25 | Cargo Fire PanelCHECKEDNOTE: Detector select switches NORM, then push TEST. Needed once per flight day. | |
| 26 | Speed Brake LeverDOWN DETENTNOTE: Verify the SPEED BRAKE ARMED, DO NOT ARM and EXTENDED lights are extinguished. | |
| 27 | Reverse and Forward Thrust LeversDOWN, CLOSED | |
| 28 | Flap LeverSET TO AGREE WITH FLAP POSITION | |
| 29 | Stabilizer Trim Override SwitchGUARD CLOSED | |
| 30 | Radio Tuning Panel and NAV RadiosSET FOR DEPARTUREWARNING: Do not key the HF radio while the airplane is being fueled. Injury to personnel or fire can occur. | |
| 31 | Weather Radar Control PanelSET | |
| 32 | Seat, Rudder Pedals, HarnessADJUSTEDNOTE: Adjust the seat for optimum eye reference and verify a positive fore and aft seat lock. |
PHS 5 - CDU Preflight10 steps
| 01 | IDENT PageMODEL, ENG RATING, NAV DATA VERIFIEDNOTE: Confirm the navigation database ACTIVE date range is current. | |
| 02 | POS INIT PagePRESENT POSITION SETNOTE: Enter the most accurate latitude and longitude on the SET IRS POS line. | |
| 03 | RTE PageORIGIN, ROUTE, FLIGHT NUMBER ENTEREDNOTE: Activate and execute the route. | |
| 04 | DEPARTURES PageRUNWAY AND SID SELECTED, EXECUTED | |
| 05 | LEGS PageVERIFIED AGAINST THE CLEARANCENOTE: Verify the correct RNP for the departure as needed. | |
| 06 | PERF INIT Page - Zero Fuel WeightENTEREDCAUTION: Do not enter the ZFW into the GW boxes. The FMC will calculate performance data with significant errors. | |
| 07 | PERF INIT Page - Fuel and Gross WeightCROSSCHECKEDNOTE: Fuel on the CDU, the dispatch papers and the fuel quantity indicators must agree. Verify gross weight and cruise CG against the papers. | |
| 08 | N1 LIMIT PageTAKEOFF AND CLIMB THRUST SELECTEDNOTE: Confirm the OAT is reasonable, then select assumed temperature, fixed derate, or both, plus climb derate as needed. | |
| 09 | TAKEOFF REF Page - CG and TrimCG ENTERED, TRIM SHOWNNOTE: Make the entries on page 2/2 before page 1/2. | |
| 10 | TAKEOFF REF Page - V Speeds and HeightsV SPEEDS, ACCEL HEIGHT, THRUST REDUCTION SETNOTE: Also verify or enter the engine out acceleration height, then verify the preflight is complete. |
PHS 6 - Before Start - Originating6 steps
| 01 | LogbookABOARDNOTE: The originating block is done on the first flight of the day only. | |
| 02 | Landing Gear Pins3 ABOARD | |
| 03 | Fire Warning and OverheatCHECKED | |
| 04 | Start LeversCUTOFF | |
| 05 | Stab Trim Cutout SwitchesNORMAL | |
| 06 | Lights TestCHECKED |
PHS 7 - Before Start17 steps
| 01 | FMCPROGRAMMED | |
| 02 | BriefingsCOMPLETENOTE: Departure briefing covers the clearance, MCP and VHF NAV radio, FMC route and the engine failure procedure as required items. | |
| 03 | Oxygen Masks and QuantityCHECKED | |
| 04 | EECsONCAUTION: For takeoff with the EECs in the alternate mode, reduced thrust is not allowed and both EECs must be selected alternate. | |
| 05 | Navigation SwitchesNORMAL | |
| 06 | Displays SwitchesAUTO AND NORMAL | |
| 07 | FuelCLEARED, CENTER PUMPS ON / OFFNOTE: Fuel on board is compared with the released figure and the center tank pumps are configured accordingly. | |
| 08 | Passenger SignsON | |
| 09 | Window HeatON | |
| 10 | Hydraulic PumpsA'S OFF, B'S ONNOTE: This is the operator's gate configuration on the Before Start checklist; the A system electric pumps come on later. | |
| 11 | PressurizationSET, AUTO | |
| 12 | Flight InstrumentsSETNOTE: Altimeters set and crosschecked. | |
| 13 | Auto BrakeRTO | |
| 14 | Takeoff Warning HornCHECKED | |
| 15 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 16 | TransponderTA/RA | |
| 17 | Aileron and Rudder TrimCENTERED |
PHS 8 - Before Push10 steps
| 01 | Zero Fuel WeightSET | |
| 02 | Gross WeightCROSSCHECKED | |
| 03 | PWB RemarksREVIEWEDNOTE: Performance and weight/balance message remarks. | |
| 04 | N1sREDUCED SET or MAX SETNOTE: Either the reduced (assumed temperature) N1 pair or the MAX N1 is set. | |
| 05 | RunwaySET | |
| 06 | FlapsPWB AND CDU AGREE | |
| 07 | V SpeedsSETNOTE: V1, VR and V2. | |
| 08 | Stab TrimSET | |
| 09 | Min Cleanup AltitudeSET | |
| 10 | Flight Deck DoorLIGHTS OUT |
PHS 9 - Engine Start12 steps
| 01 | Secondary Engine IndicationsDISPLAYED | |
| 02 | Start ClearanceOBTAINEDNOTE: Clearance to pressurize the hydraulic systems and to start the engines. | |
| 03 | Start SequenceANNOUNCED | |
| 04 | Air Conditioning Pack SwitchesOFF | |
| 05 | APU Bleed Air SwitchON | |
| 06 | Engine Start Switch (first engine)GRDNOTE: Each start attempt is limited to 2 minutes of starter usage, with a minimum of 10 seconds between attempts. | |
| 07 | N2 RPMINCREASING | |
| 08 | Engine Start LeverIDLE DETENT AT 25% N2WARNING: Do not move the start lever to IDLE early or a hot start can occur. Keep a hand on the lever until the engine is stable.NOTE: If 25% N2 is not possible, at maximum motoring and a minimum of 20% N2. Maximum motoring is N2 acceleration of less than 1% in about 5 seconds. | |
| 09 | Fuel Flow and EGTMONITOREDWARNING: Abort the start if EGT does not rise within 10 seconds, if it nears the start limit, or if N1/N2 does not increase after EGT rises. | |
| 10 | Engine Start SwitchOFF AT 56% N2NOTE: Starter cutout on the CFM56-7B is 56% N2. Move the switch to OFF manually if it does not cut out, and verify the START VALVE OPEN alert extinguishes. | |
| 11 | Engine ParametersSTABLE AT IDLENOTE: Monitor N1, N2, EGT, fuel flow and oil pressure while the engine accelerates to a stable idle. | |
| 12 | Second EngineSTARTCAUTION: Do not re-engage the ENGINE START switch until engine RPM is below 20% N2.NOTE: Started only after the first engine is stable at idle. |
PHS 10 - Before Taxi6 steps
| 01 | ElectricalGENERATORS ON | |
| 02 | Probe HeatON | |
| 03 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Flight ControlsFREE | |
| 05 | Flight Deck WindowsCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 06 | FlapsCDU, INDICATES, GREEN LIGHTNOTE: The CDU entry, the flap indicator and the green LE DEVICES EXT light must all agree. |
PHS 11 - Departure Plan9 steps
| 01 | FMCPROGRAMMEDNOTE: The Departure Plan block is re-accomplished whenever the runway, flap setting or performance data changes after the Before Push checklist. | |
| 02 | BriefingsCOMPLETE | |
| 03 | PWB RemarksREVIEWED | |
| 04 | N1sREDUCED SET or MAX SET | |
| 05 | RunwaySET | |
| 06 | FlapsPWB, CDU, INDICATES, GREEN LIGHT | |
| 07 | V SpeedsSET | |
| 08 | Stab TrimSET | |
| 09 | Min Cleanup AltitudeSET |
PHS 12 - Before Takeoff13 steps
| 01 | Min Takeoff FuelVERIFIED | |
| 02 | Departure PlanNOT REQUIRED / COMPLETE | |
| 03 | Attendant NotificationCOMPLETE | |
| 04 | ElectricalGENERATORS ON | |
| 05 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | PacksAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | BleedsAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Start SwitchesLEFT, CONTWARNING: Ignition must be on for takeoff and landing (AFM limitation). | |
| 09 | APUAS REQUIRED | |
| 10 | FlapsCDU, INDICATES, GREEN LIGHT | |
| 11 | Start LeversIDLE | |
| 12 | RecallCHECKED | |
| 13 | Engine Stabilization2 MINUTES AT IDLENOTE: Prior to applying takeoff thrust, operate the engines at or near idle after rollback for a minimum of 2 minutes on the NG. On the first flight of the day, a minimum of 5 minutes is required. |
PHS 13 - Climb3 steps
| 01 | PressurizationCHECKED | |
| 02 | Start SwitchesAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | APUAS REQUIRED |
PHS 14 - Descent9 steps
| 01 | Center Tank Fuel PumpsOFF AT LOW QUANTITYNOTE: Boeing's amplified Descent Procedure sets the center tank fuel pump switches OFF when center tank quantity reaches approximately 3,000 pounds (approximately 1,400 kilograms on kg-configured airplanes). The exact wording depends on the airplane's AD/AMOC configuration. | |
| 02 | PressurizationSET FOR LANDING ALTITUDENOTE: Boeing amplified Descent Procedure: verify that pressurization is set to landing altitude. Start the Descent Procedure before leaving cruise altitude and complete it by 10,000 ft MSL. | |
| 03 | MinimumsSETNOTE: Set the RADIO or BARO minimums as needed for the approach. | |
| 04 | VREF and VTARGETSETNOTE: Enter VREF on the APPROACH REF page and verify it. | |
| 05 | Navigation Radios and CourseSET OR VERIFIEDNOTE: Boeing amplified Descent Procedure. | |
| 06 | Landing PerformanceCHECKEDNOTE: Boeing amplified Descent Procedure. | |
| 07 | Auto BrakeAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | RecallCHECKEDNOTE: Recall and review the system annunciator lights. | |
| 09 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETENOTE: Boeing amplified Descent Procedure: the pilot flying does the approach briefing, then calls for the DESCENT checklist. |
PHS 15 - Approach3 steps
| 01 | AltimetersSET | |
| 02 | PacksAUTO | |
| 03 | Start SwitchesAS REQUIRED |
PHS 16 - Before Landing3 steps
| 01 | SpeedbrakeARMED, GREEN LIGHT | |
| 02 | Landing GearDOWN, 3 GREEN | |
| 03 | FlapsSET, GREEN LIGHT |
PHS 17 - Parking13 steps
| 01 | Engine Cooldown1 MINUTE AT IDLENOTE: Prior to shutdown, operate the engines at or near idle for a minimum of 1 minute on the NG. When operational conditions permit, three minutes should be used. | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Start LeversCUTOFF | |
| 04 | Fuel PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Window HeatOFF | |
| 06 | Probe HeatAUTO | |
| 07 | Anti-IceOFF | |
| 08 | Hydraulic PumpsELECTRICS OFF | |
| 09 | Start SwitchesOFF | |
| 10 | Oil QuantityCHECKEDNOTE: Recorded as a percentage. | |
| 11 | Hydraulic QuantityCHECKED / REFILLNOTE: Recorded as a percentage, refill as required. | |
| 12 | RadarTEST | |
| 13 | TransponderSTANDBY AND ZEROS |
PHS 18 - Terminating7 steps
| 01 | Stab TrimGREEN BAND | |
| 02 | IRSsOFF | |
| 03 | Emergency Exit LightsOFF | |
| 04 | External LightsOFF | |
| 05 | Ground PowerOFF | |
| 06 | APUOFF | |
| 07 | BatteryOFFCAUTION: After the APU GEN OFF BUS light extinguishes, wait approximately 2 minutes on the NG before positioning the battery switch OFF. |