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McDonnell Douglas MD-11 Kneeboard
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McDonnell Douglas MD-11FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning12 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWED
Alternate AirportsSELECTED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
OFP / Flight PlanFILED
Block FuelCALCULATED
Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS
Center of Gravity (percent MAC)VERIFIED
Takeoff / Landing Wind LimitsCHECKED
SID / STAR / ApproachBRIEFED
MEL / CDL CheckREVIEWED
Takeoff Performance / V-SpeedsCALCULATED
Cruise AltitudeWITHIN LIMITS
02Cockpit Preparation32 steps
Emergency EquipmentCHECKED
ClockSET
IRSNAV
Cargo Fire TestCHECKED
Voice RecorderCHECKED
Cargo TemperatureAS REQUIRED
Forward Aux Tanks (if required)CHECKED
IgnitionCHECKED
Fire Handles / Discharge LightsCHECKED
Hydraulic PanelAUTO OR MANUAL
Electrical PanelAUTO OR MANUAL
Emergency Power SelectorARM
Air PanelAUTO OR MANUAL
Fuel PanelAUTO OR MANUAL
Engine / APU Fire TestCHECKED
GPWS TestCHECKED
Evac Signal SwitchARM
AFS Control PanelAUTO
PressurizationAUTO
Wing / Tail / Engine Anti-IceOFF
Windshield DefogON
Fuel Used ResetRESET
Emergency LightsCHECKED / ARMED
Landing GearDOWN / 4 GREEN
Anti-SkidON
SpoilersRETRACT
ThrottlesCHECKED / IDLE
Flaps / SlatsUP / RETRACT
Fuel SwitchesOFF
Oil QuantityCHECKED
ACARS InfoINITIALIZED
ADG Release HandleSAFETIED
03Before Start28 steps
Exterior Preflight / Cockpit Prep / Interior PreflightCOMPLETE
Log BookCHECKED
Circuit BreakersCHECKED
IRS / FMSNAV / INITIALIZED / CHECKED
No Smoking / Seat BeltsON
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Glareshield Control PanelSET
Oxygen Mask / Regulator / InterphoneCHECKED
Source Input Selector PanelsSET
Static Air SwitchesNORMAL
Standby InstrumentsCHECKED
Flight Instruments / Display UnitsCHECKED
Parking BrakeAS REQUIRED
System DisplayCHECKED
RadiosCHECKED
RadarCHECKED / TEST
Transponder / TCASTEST / TA / RA
Rudder / Aileron TrimZERO
Cockpit WindowsOVER CENTER AND LOCKED
Flight Attendant BriefingCOMPLETE
Departure BriefingCOMPLETE
Fuel RequiredON BOARD
Passenger LoadENTERED
ACARS InfoENTERED
FMS / Takeoff DataENTERED
Flap T/O SelectorSET
IRSTAXI
EAD (Engine and Alert Display)CHECKED
04Pushback / Start5 steps
Door AlertsCHECKED
Parking BrakeAS REQUIRED
Aux Hyd Pump 1ON
BeaconON
IgnitionA OR B
05After Start6 steps
Engine Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
AutobrakesT/O
Hyd SysMANUAL
APU Air SwitchOFF
APU Elec SwitchOFF
APUVERIFY OFF
06Taxi7 steps
Flaps / SlatsFLAPS SET
SpoilersARMED
Stab TrimSET
Flight ControlsTOPS / BOTTOMS
AltimetersSET / CROSS-CHECKED
Flight / Nav InstrumentsSET / CROSS-CHECKED
Shoulder HarnessON
07Delayed Start6 steps
Hyd SysAUTO
ECONOFF
Engine Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
ECONON
APU Air SwitchOFF
APUVERIFY OFF
08Before Takeoff8 steps
Auto Flight / NAVON / AS REQUIRED
Flaps / SlatsFLAPS SET
Flight AttendantsNOTIFIED / ACKNOWLEDGED
Cockpit DoorCLOSED
Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETE
Wing and Tail Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
EADCHECKED / GREEN BOX
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
09Takeoff5 steps
Takeoff Power (GE N1 or PW EPR)SET BY 80 KIAS
Engine InstrumentsCHECK PROPER INDICATIONS EARLY IN THE TAKEOFF ROLL
Rotation2.5 DEG PER SECOND TO APPROXIMATELY 15 DEG PITCH
Flight Director pitch barFOLLOW AFTER NOSE GEAR STRUT EXTENSION
Positive rate of climbCONFIRMED
10After Takeoff5 steps
Landing GearUP
Flaps / SlatsUP / RETRACT
SpoilersDISARM
AutobrakesOFF
Altimeters (Transition Altitude)29.92 (1013) SET / CROSS-CHECKED
11Climb4 steps
No Smoking / Seat Belt LightsCHECKED
Altimeters (Transition Altitude)29.92 (1013) SET / CROSS-CHECKED
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Wing, Tail and Engine Anti-IceON IF ICE DETECTED
12Descent9 steps
GCPHDG / MAG
Windshield Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Seat Belt LightsON
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Altimeters (Transition Level)SET / CROSS-CHECKED
Landing DataCHECKED / SET
Shoulder HarnessON
EADCHECKED
FMS Speed TargetMONITOR
13Approach9 steps
Approach BriefingCOMPLETE
Radio / Baro Alt BugsSET / CROSS-CHECKED
EADCHECKED
AltimetersSET / CROSS-CHECKED
No Smoking LightsCYCLED / ON
PFD / NDSET / CROSS-CHECKED
Flap / Slat DeploymentSLATS FIRST, THEN FLAPS
VAPPVREF PLUS WIND ADDITIVE
Approaching Minimums / Alert Height Callout200 FEET ABOVE MINIMUMS
14Before Landing7 steps
Landing GearDOWN / 4 GREEN
AutobrakesAS REQUIRED
Flaps / SlatsFLAPS 35 OR 50
SpoilersARMED
EADCHECKED / GREEN BOX
GCPCHECKED
Stable Callout1,000 FEET AGL AND 500 FEET AGL
15Landing10 steps
Touchdown PointPLAN 1,500 FEET FROM THE RUNWAY THRESHOLD
AutothrottlesRETARD MODE AT 50 FEET RA
FlareSMOOTH 2.5 DEG FLARE AT 30 FEET
Crosswind AlignALIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 200 FEET AGL
AutospoilersMONITOR / DEPLOY MANUALLY IF REQUIRED
NosewheelFLY SMOOTHLY TO THE RUNWAY
Thrust ReversersREVERSE ALL THREE ENGINES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
Reverse LeversIDLE FORWARD THRUST BY 60 KNOTS
Rollout Callouts80 / 60 KNOTS, AUTOBRAKES OFF
Autobrake SystemTERMINATE BY RETRACTING SPOILERS OR DEPRESSING BRAKE PEDALS
16After Landing11 steps
Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Wing and Tail Anti-IceOFF
SpoilersRETRACT
Autobrake SwitchOFF
Flaps / SlatsUP / RETRACT
Stab Trim3 DEG ANU
RadarOFF / TEST
Transponder / TCASSTBY
APUAS REQUIRED
EADCHECKED
Fuel SwitchesAS REQUIRED
17Shutdown13 steps
Engine / Windshield Anti-IceOFF
Windshield DefogOFF
Seat BeltsOFF
APU / External PowerAS REQUIRED
Emergency Power SwitchOFF
Fuel SwitchesOFF
BeaconOFF
Air PanelSET
Parking BrakeAS REQUIRED
ACARS InfoENTERED
IRS Selectors (3)OFF
Coded Circuit BreakersPULLED
Log BookAS REQUIRED
18Termination5 steps
Emergency LightsOFF
Evac Command SwitchOFF
Cabin Press ValveCLOSED
APU / External PowerAS REQUIRED
Battery SwitchAS REQUIRED
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