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McDonnell Douglas MD-82 Startup Checklist
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McDonnell Douglas MD-82MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 199 steps · 15 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning11 steps
| 01 | Weather and AlternatesREVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMsCHECKED | |
| 03 | OFP / Flight PlanGENERATED | |
| 04 | Block and Trip FuelCALCULATED | |
| 05 | Weight and Balance / LoadsheetCOMPUTEDNOTE: DC-9-82 (MD-82) certificated maxima: taxi and ramp 150,000 lb, start of takeoff 149,500 lb, landing 130,000 lb, zero fuel 122,000 lb. All weight above 122,000 lb must be usable fuel. No fuel jettison system is installed. 26 ply rating main gear tires are required for ramp weights over 141,000 lb. | |
| 06 | Zero Fuel WeightREADY FOR PMS ENTRYNOTE: Entered at Prestart item 58 (Zero Fuel Weight and P.M.S.). | |
| 07 | Stabilizer / CG and Flap T.O. WindowCOMPUTEDNOTE: Set at Prestart item 57 from the loadsheet CG. | |
| 08 | Takeoff Data (V-Speeds, EPR, Flap Setting)COMPUTEDNOTE: Set and cross-checked at Prestart item 59, then re-checked at the Taxi checklist E.P.R. bugs item. | |
| 09 | Icing ConditionsASSESSEDNOTE: If icing conditions exist, use the Takeoff EPR Error Check table as a crosscheck for EPR error due to a plugged Pt2 probe. It is a crosscheck only and is not used for setting takeoff thrust; actual N1 during takeoff will normally be higher than the tabulated minimum values. | |
| 10 | Cruise Altitude and Speed LimitsCHECKEDNOTE: Maximum operating altitude 37,000 ft. VMO 340 KCAS, MMO Mach 0.84. | |
| 11 | Departure BriefingPREPAREDNOTE: Delivered at Taxi item 8 (T/O Briefing), covering takeoff speeds, thrust and flaps, plus adverse weather, runway status, noise abatement procedures and MEL restrictions. |
PHS 2 - Prestart59 steps
| 01 | T.L.G. / Crew and Aircraft DocumentationCHECKEDNOTE: The full Prestart checklist (59 items) is performed before the first flight of the day. On subsequent flights where a pilot remains onboard during the stopover, an abbreviated 26 item version is used. | |
| 02 | PinsREMOVED | |
| 03 | Circuit BreakersCHECKED | |
| 04 | Battery SwitchON AND LOCKED | |
| 05 | Ground Service Elec. Pwr SwitchesALL OFF | |
| 06 | Fire Detect Loops and Fire WarningCHECKED | |
| 07 | APU / External PowerSET | |
| 08 | Reinforced Cockpit DoorCHECKED | |
| 09 | Air ConditioningSET | |
| 10 | Instruments NAV SelectorsNORMAL | |
| 11 | IRS (if installed)NAV / CHECKED | |
| 12 | Eng. SyncroOFF | |
| 13 | EGPWS / GPWSCHECKED | |
| 14 | Voice and Flight RecorderCHECKED AND SET | |
| 15 | HF RadiosSET | |
| 16 | Anti-SkidCHECKED AND ARMED | |
| 17 | Stall Warning SystemCHECKED | |
| 18 | Max. Speed Warning and Mach TrimCHECKED AND NORMAL | |
| 19 | PWIDS / Wing Heaters (if installed)CHECKED AND SET | |
| 20 | Yaw DamperON | |
| 21 | Electrical Power SwitchesSET | |
| 22 | Emergency PowerCHECKED AND OFF | |
| 23 | Radio RackFAN | |
| 24 | Air Cond. ShutoffAUTO | |
| 25 | Ram AirSET | |
| 26 | Cabin Pressure ControllerCHECKED AND SET | |
| 27 | Fuel Pumps and X-Feed LeverCHECKED, SET AND OFF | |
| 28 | IgnitionOFF | |
| 29 | Emergency LightsCHECKED AND ARMED | |
| 30 | No Smoking and Seat BeltsSET | |
| 31 | Ice ProtectionCHECKED AND SETNOTE: Seven separate actions. Heating is supplied to the sensors (pitot tubes, static pressure ports, angle of attack transducers and RAT probe) only if the outside temperature is below 6 degC. Required before the first flight of the day. | |
| 32 | Annunciator and Digital LightsCHECKED | |
| 33 | Exterior and Logo LightsSET | |
| 34 | D.F.G.S.TESTED AND SET | |
| 35 | T.R.I. and A.R.T. SwitchCHECKED AND SETNOTE: The Automatic Reserve Thrust system supplies additional thrust if an engine fails on takeoff. With the actuator in AUTO and the slats extended to MID or EXT, the READY light illuminates after a successful self test. | |
| 36 | Gear Lights and Aural WarningCHECKED | |
| 37 | Fuel / Oil / Hyd. QuantityCHECKED | |
| 38 | Engine InstrumentsCHECKED | |
| 39 | Hydraulic PumpsCHECKED AND SET | |
| 40 | Brake Press. and TempCHECKED | |
| 41 | Flight Instruments and HSI / ND ModeCHECKED | |
| 42 | AltimetersSET AND CHECKED | |
| 43 | Static AirNORMAL | |
| 44 | FMS / ACARSCHECKED AND SET | |
| 45 | RadarCHECKED AND OFF | |
| 46 | Stabilizer TrimCHECKED | |
| 47 | SpoilersDISARM | |
| 48 | Rudder Control LeverPOWER | |
| 49 | T/O Warning and ThrottlesCHECKED AND IDLEWARNING: If the horn does not sound when the system is checked, maintenance action is required prior to takeoff.NOTE: This is the Takeoff Warning System check. Required before the first flight of the day. | |
| 50 | Fuel LeversOFF | |
| 51 | Flaps and SlatsUP AND RETRACTEDNOTE: Flap placard speeds (VFE): 0.1 to 13 deg 280 KCAS, 13.1 to 20 deg 240 KCAS, 20.1 to 25 deg 220 KCAS, 25.1 to 30 deg 200 KCAS, 31 to 40 deg 195 KCAS. Slat extended takeoff (17.8 deg) 280 KCAS, slat extended landing (21 deg) 240 KCAS, autoslat extension 280 KCAS. | |
| 52 | Transponder / TCASCHECK / STBY | |
| 53 | Pneumatic X-Feed LeversOPEN | |
| 54 | Trim TabsSET | |
| 55 | Emergency EquipmentCHECKED | |
| 56 | Oxygen SupplyCHECKED | |
| 57 | Stabilizer / C.G. and Flap T.O. WindowSETNOTE: Items 57 to 59 sit below the dotted line and are read as the Down the Line group. | |
| 58 | Zero Fuel Weight and P.M.S.INSERT / UPDATE | |
| 59 | T/O DataSET AND CROSS-CHECKED |
PHS 3 - Before Start / Push Back8 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakesON | |
| 02 | Seat Belts SwitchON | |
| 03 | DoorsCLOSED | |
| 04 | Anti-CollisionON | |
| 05 | Cabin ReportRECEIVED | |
| 06 | Flight Deck DoorCLOSED AND LOCKED | |
| 07 | Transponder / TCASTA / RA | |
| 08 | Start ProcedureCOMPLETED |
PHS 4 - After Start, Normal9 steps
| 01 | IgnitionOFFNOTE: JT8D-217/-217A/-217C EGT limits: ground start 475 degC (500 degC when AFM Appendix 11 is used), in-flight start 625 degC, normal takeoff 590 degC (595 degC for 2 minutes), maximum takeoff 625 degC (630 degC for 2 minutes), maximum continuous 580 degC. Oil pressure 40 to 55 psi. | |
| 02 | Air Conditioning and A.P.U.AUTO AND SET | |
| 03 | Electrical Pwr.CHECKED | |
| 04 | Ice Protection and Fuel HeatSETNOTE: Performed by the captain. Energizes the RAT probe heater via the meter selector and heat rotary switch. | |
| 05 | Annun. Panel and LightsCHECKED | |
| 06 | Hydraulic Pumps and PressSET AND CHECKED | |
| 07 | Pneum. X-Feed Valve LeversSET | |
| 08 | Clear Signal and LightsRECEIVED / ON | |
| 09 | Flaps and SlatsSET AND CHECKEDNOTE: Extend the flaps when the all clear signal is received from the ground crew. The first officer selects the flap deflection from the performance calculation and both pilots confirm the slat indicating light sequence is correct. |
PHS 5 - Taxi8 steps
| 01 | BrakesCHECKED | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 03 | Flight InstrumentsCHECKED | |
| 04 | NAV. AIDS, DFGS and TAWSSET AND CHECKED | |
| 05 | T.R.I. / A.R.T. Switch and E.P.R. BugsSET AND CHECKEDNOTE: Checks availability of the additional automatic thrust in the event of an engine failure on takeoff (ART) and the calculated takeoff thrust EPR values. | |
| 06 | Air ConditioningSET | |
| 07 | TransponderSET | |
| 08 | T/O BriefingPERFORMED |
PHS 6 - Take Off Imminent6 steps
| 01 | CabinALERTED | |
| 02 | IgnitionSET | |
| 03 | Spoilers and ABSARMED | |
| 04 | Brake Press and TempCHECKED | |
| 05 | WindowsCLOSED | |
| 06 | Final ItemsPERFORMEDNOTE: Spoken aloud from memory by the first officer and supervised by the captain. Checks the parameters and settings for takeoff critical components, including the flap and slat indicators. |
PHS 7 - Takeoff7 steps
| 01 | TRPTO OR TO FLEX SELECTEDNOTE: Autothrottle takeoff sequence: select TO or TO FLEX on the thrust rating panel, press the TO/GA button on the throttle levers, then engage the autothrottle switch on the flight guidance control panel. | |
| 02 | TO/GA ButtonPRESSED | |
| 03 | Autothrottle Switch (FGCP)ENGAGEDNOTE: To engage takeoff mode the flaps must be in a takeoff position (flap lever anywhere other than UP/RET) and the aircraft must have been on the ground for more than 20 seconds. | |
| 04 | ThrottlesADVANCE TO EPR LIMITNOTE: With TO selected the autothrottle advances the throttle levers until the EPR limit is reached and the reference needle moves automatically to that value. | |
| 05 | 60 KIASCLAMP MODE ACTIVENOTE: At 60 KIAS clamp mode activates and locks out the throttle levers. | |
| 06 | VRROTATENOTE: VR is the rotation speed at which rotation about the main gear is initiated so as to reach V2 at an altitude of 35 ft. | |
| 07 | Positive RateGEAR UPNOTE: VLO retraction 250 KCAS / Mach 0.70. VLO extension and VLE extended 300 KCAS / Mach 0.70. |
PHS 8 - Climb14 steps
| 01 | Flaps / SlatsUP / RETNOTE: The Climb checklist is a silent checklist. | |
| 02 | Flap T.O. Sel WheelSTOWED | |
| 03 | Landing GearHANDLE UP | |
| 04 | Hydraulic PumpsOFF, LOW AND OFF | |
| 05 | Engine / Airfoil Anti-IceON / OFF | |
| 06 | IgnitionOFF | |
| 07 | APUAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Fuel PumpsSET | |
| 09 | PressurizationCHECKED | |
| 10 | Rudder Travel Unrestricted LightOUT | |
| 11 | ART SwitchAUTO | |
| 12 | Engine SyncON / OFF | |
| 13 | Altimeters (At Transition Altitude)29.92 | |
| 14 | Landing LightsOFF |
PHS 9 - Descent15 steps
| 01 | Landing Runway AssessmentCOMPLETED | |
| 02 | Approach Briefing / EFBCOMPLETED / SET | |
| 03 | Hyd Pumps Qty and PressON, HIGH AND CHECKED | |
| 04 | Air Cond and PressCHECKED AND SET | |
| 05 | Engine SyncOFF | |
| 06 | Fuel Pumps and CrossfeedSET | |
| 07 | Fuel HeatOFF | |
| 08 | Anti-IceON / OFF | |
| 09 | Windshield Anti-FogON / OFF | |
| 10 | V SpeedsSET | |
| 11 | EGPWS (Terrain Display)ON / OFF | |
| 12 | Seat Belt SignONNOTE: Items 123 to 126 are the At Transition Altitude group. | |
| 13 | AltimetersSET AND CROSS-CHECKED | |
| 14 | Exterior LightsON / OFF | |
| 15 | Shoulder HarnessesON |
PHS 10 - Approach4 steps
| 01 | RMI SelectorsSET | |
| 02 | Flight AttendantsNOTIFIED | |
| 03 | APUAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Approach Frequencies and CoursesSET |
PHS 11 - Before Landing9 steps
| 01 | Hyd Pumps, Qty and PressON, HIGH AND CHECKED | |
| 02 | IgnitionON | |
| 03 | Flight AttendantsSEATED | |
| 04 | Landing GearDOWN AND 3 GREENNOTE: The flying pilot commands the landing gear down and the non-flying pilot responds down three green. | |
| 05 | SpoilersARMEDCAUTION: Do not arm the spoilers if the AUTO SPOILER DO NOT USE light is illuminated.NOTE: Lift the SPOILER lever, observe the lever remains up when released and the red arm placard is visible at the base of the lever. | |
| 06 | Brake PressureCHECKED | |
| 07 | Flaps / SlatsLAND BLUE LIGHTNOTE: Verbally verify the flap/slat handle position, the flap position indicator and SLAT LAND light illumination. | |
| 08 | AutopilotENGAGED / OFF | |
| 09 | AutobrakesAS REQUIREDNOTE: The MD-80 autobrake system is optional and will operate only if the spoiler handle is in the armed position. |
PHS 12 - Landing6 steps
| 01 | TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST | |
| 02 | NosewheelLOWER TO THE RUNWAY | |
| 03 | Reverse ThrustAPPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER NOSEWHEEL TOUCHDOWNCAUTION: Do not exceed 1.3 EPR reverse thrust on the slippery portions of the runway, except in an emergency. As reverse thrust increases above 1.3 EPR, rudder effectiveness decreases until it provides no control at about 1.6 EPR. | |
| 04 | Directional ControlMONITOR FOR YAW FROM ASYMMETRIC THRUSTNOTE: If the airplane starts drifting across the runway while reversing, immediately return the reverse thrust levers to idle reverse to assist in regaining directional control and to restore rudder effectiveness. | |
| 05 | ReversersDO NOT STOW AT HIGH RPMCAUTION: Sudden transition of the reversers before the engines spool down will cause a forward acceleration. | |
| 06 | BrakesAS REQUIRED |
PHS 13 - After Landing14 steps
| 01 | Reverse LightsOUTNOTE: The After Landing checklist is a silent checklist. | |
| 02 | Landing / Taxi LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Anti-SkidOFF | |
| 04 | Flaps / SlatsUP / RET | |
| 05 | Spoiler LeverFORWARD, DETENT | |
| 06 | RadarOFF | |
| 07 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 08 | Hydraulic Pressure and QuantityCHECKED | |
| 09 | Airfoil Anti-IceOFF | |
| 10 | Engine Anti-IceON / OFF | |
| 11 | Pitot / Windshield HeatOFF | |
| 12 | IgnitionOFF | |
| 13 | APUON / OFF | |
| 14 | Fuel Control Lever (single engine taxi)OFFNOTE: If single engine taxi is desired, on the captain's command, APU ON then the selected fuel control lever OFF. |
PHS 14 - Parking14 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakesSET | |
| 02 | Electrical SwitchesSET | |
| 03 | Fuel Control LeversOFF | |
| 04 | Seat Belt SignOFF | |
| 05 | Engine Anti-IceOFF | |
| 06 | Anti-Collision LightsOFF | |
| 07 | CVR Circuit BreakerAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | ChocksIN PLACE | |
| 09 | Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 10 | Fuel PumpsAS REQUIRED | |
| 11 | Air Conditioning Supply SwitchesAS REQUIRED | |
| 12 | Aux and Trans Hydraulic PumpsOFF | |
| 13 | TransponderSTANDBY | |
| 14 | Flight DirectorsOFF |
PHS 15 - Terminating15 steps
| 01 | Air Cond Supply SwitchesOFFNOTE: The Terminating checklist is a silent checklist. | |
| 02 | APU Air SwitchOFF | |
| 03 | Manual Press ControlCLOSED | |
| 04 | Radios / Transponder / RadarOFF | |
| 05 | Pneumatic CrossfeedsCLOSED | |
| 06 | Oxygen Valves and RegulatorsOFF | |
| 07 | Emergency LightsOFF | |
| 08 | AC / DC Meter Selector SwitchEXT PWR | |
| 09 | Galley PowerOFF | |
| 10 | APU Bus SwitchesOFF | |
| 11 | APU Master SwitchOFF | |
| 12 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 13 | Battery SwitchOFF | |
| 14 | Gear Pins / Engine PlugsAS REQUIRED | |
| 15 | Cabin DoorCLOSED |