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PMDG 737-800 Kneeboard
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PMDG 737-800FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning13 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Operational Flight PlanREVIEWED
Fuel PlanningVERIFIED
Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS
SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED
MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED
Takeoff PerformanceCALCULATED
Airplane LimitationsREVIEWED
Minimum Dispatch Oil QuantityCHECKED
Fuel and Payload (PMDG)LOADED VIA CDU MENU, FS ACTIONS
Ground Services (PMDG)SET VIA CDU MENU, FS ACTIONS, GROUND SERVICES
Optional Equipment (PMDG)CONFIGURED VIA CDU MENU, PMDG SETUP
02Electrical Power-Up14 steps
Battery SwitchON, GUARD CLOSED
Standby Power SwitchAUTO, GUARD CLOSED
Alternate Flaps Master SwitchOFF, GUARD CLOSED
Windshield Wiper SelectorsPARK
Electric Hydraulic PumpsOFF
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
Ground Power (if external power is needed)AVAILABLE LIGHT ON, SWITCH ON
Engine No. 1, APU and Engine No. 2 Fire SwitchesIN
Overheat Detector SwitchesNORMAL
Fire and Overheat TestFAULT/INOP, THEN OVHT/FIRE
Extinguisher Test SwitchTEST 1 AND 2, THREE GREEN LIGHTS
APU SwitchSTART, THEN ON
APU Generator Bus SwitchesON
Wheel Well Fire Detection SystemTESTED
03Preliminary Preflight14 steps
IRS Mode SelectorsOFF, THEN NAV
Oxygen, Hydraulic and Engine Oil QuantitiesSUFFICIENT FOR FLIGHT
Maintenance Documents and Aircraft ManualsCHECKED
Emergency EquipmentCHECKED AND STOWED
ELT SwitchGUARD CLOSED
PSEU and GPS LightsEXTINGUISHED
Flight Deck Access System SwitchGUARD CLOSED
Service Interphone SwitchOFF
Engine PanelEEC SWITCHES ON
Passenger Oxygen SwitchGUARD CLOSED
Flight Recorder SwitchGUARD CLOSED
Mach Airspeed Warning Test SwitchesPUSH ONE AT A TIME, CLACKER SOUNDS
Stall Warning Test SwitchesPUSH AND HOLD ONE AT A TIME
Circuit Breakers (P6 and P18 Panels)CHECKED
04Cockpit Preparation32 steps
Flight Control SwitchesGUARDS CLOSED
Flight Spoiler SwitchesGUARDS CLOSED
Alternate Flaps Position SwitchOFF
Yaw Damper SwitchON
Fuel Crossfeed SelectorCLOSED
Electrical PanelSET
Equipment Cooling SwitchesNORM
Emergency Exit Lights SwitchARMED, GUARD CLOSED
Windshield Wiper SelectorsPARK
Wing and Engine Anti-Ice SwitchesOFF
Air Conditioning PanelSET
Lighting PanelLANDING, TURNOFF, TAXI OFF
Ignition Select SwitchIGN L OR IGN R
Engine Start SwitchesOFF
Mode Control Panel and EFISSET
Autopilot Disengage BarUP
ClockSET, UTC
Display Select PanelMAIN AND LOWER UNITS NORM
Takeoff Config and Cabin Altitude LightsEXTINGUISHED
Disengage Light Test SwitchHOLD TO 1, THEN 2
Ground Proximity PanelGUARDS CLOSED, INOP EXTINGUISHED
Landing Gear PanelDOWN, 3 GREEN
Engine Display Control PanelN1 AUTO, SPD REF AUTO, FUEL FLOW RATE
OxygenTESTED AND SET, 100%
Cargo Fire PanelCHECKED
Speed Brake LeverDOWN DETENT
Reverse and Forward Thrust LeversDOWN, CLOSED
Flap LeverSET TO AGREE WITH FLAP POSITION
Stabilizer Trim Override SwitchGUARD CLOSED
Radio Tuning Panel and NAV RadiosSET FOR DEPARTURE
Weather Radar Control PanelSET
Seat, Rudder Pedals, HarnessADJUSTED
05CDU Preflight10 steps
IDENT PageMODEL, ENG RATING, NAV DATA VERIFIED
POS INIT PagePRESENT POSITION SET
RTE PageORIGIN, ROUTE, FLIGHT NUMBER ENTERED
DEPARTURES PageRUNWAY AND SID SELECTED, EXECUTED
LEGS PageVERIFIED AGAINST THE CLEARANCE
PERF INIT Page - Zero Fuel WeightENTERED
PERF INIT Page - Fuel and Gross WeightCROSSCHECKED
N1 LIMIT PageTAKEOFF AND CLIMB THRUST SELECTED
TAKEOFF REF Page - CG and TrimCG ENTERED, TRIM SHOWN
TAKEOFF REF Page - V Speeds and HeightsV SPEEDS, ACCEL HEIGHT, THRUST REDUCTION SET
06Before Start - Originating6 steps
LogbookABOARD
Landing Gear Pins3 ABOARD
Fire Warning and OverheatCHECKED
Start LeversCUTOFF
Stab Trim Cutout SwitchesNORMAL
Lights TestCHECKED
07Before Start17 steps
FMCPROGRAMMED
BriefingsCOMPLETE
Oxygen Masks and QuantityCHECKED
EECsON
Navigation SwitchesNORMAL
Displays SwitchesAUTO AND NORMAL
FuelCLEARED, CENTER PUMPS ON / OFF
Passenger SignsON
Window HeatON
Hydraulic PumpsA'S OFF, B'S ON
PressurizationSET, AUTO
Flight InstrumentsSET
Auto BrakeRTO
Takeoff Warning HornCHECKED
Parking BrakeSET
TransponderTA/RA
Aileron and Rudder TrimCENTERED
08Before Push10 steps
Zero Fuel WeightSET
Gross WeightCROSSCHECKED
PWB RemarksREVIEWED
N1sREDUCED SET or MAX SET
RunwaySET
FlapsPWB AND CDU AGREE
V SpeedsSET
Stab TrimSET
Min Cleanup AltitudeSET
Flight Deck DoorLIGHTS OUT
09Engine Start12 steps
Secondary Engine IndicationsDISPLAYED
Start ClearanceOBTAINED
Start SequenceANNOUNCED
Air Conditioning Pack SwitchesOFF
APU Bleed Air SwitchON
Engine Start Switch (first engine)GRD
N2 RPMINCREASING
Engine Start LeverIDLE DETENT AT 25% N2
Fuel Flow and EGTMONITORED
Engine Start SwitchOFF AT 56% N2
Engine ParametersSTABLE AT IDLE
Second EngineSTART
10Before Taxi6 steps
ElectricalGENERATORS ON
Probe HeatON
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Flight ControlsFREE
Flight Deck WindowsCLOSED AND LOCKED
FlapsCDU, INDICATES, GREEN LIGHT
11Departure Plan9 steps
FMCPROGRAMMED
BriefingsCOMPLETE
PWB RemarksREVIEWED
N1sREDUCED SET or MAX SET
RunwaySET
FlapsPWB, CDU, INDICATES, GREEN LIGHT
V SpeedsSET
Stab TrimSET
Min Cleanup AltitudeSET
12Before Takeoff13 steps
Min Takeoff FuelVERIFIED
Departure PlanNOT REQUIRED / COMPLETE
Attendant NotificationCOMPLETE
ElectricalGENERATORS ON
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
PacksAS REQUIRED
BleedsAS REQUIRED
Start SwitchesLEFT, CONT
APUAS REQUIRED
FlapsCDU, INDICATES, GREEN LIGHT
Start LeversIDLE
RecallCHECKED
Engine Stabilization2 MINUTES AT IDLE
13Climb3 steps
PressurizationCHECKED
Start SwitchesAS REQUIRED
APUAS REQUIRED
14Descent9 steps
Center Tank Fuel PumpsOFF AT LOW QUANTITY
PressurizationSET FOR LANDING ALTITUDE
MinimumsSET
VREF and VTARGETSET
Navigation Radios and CourseSET OR VERIFIED
Landing PerformanceCHECKED
Auto BrakeAS REQUIRED
RecallCHECKED
Approach BriefingCOMPLETE
15Approach3 steps
AltimetersSET
PacksAUTO
Start SwitchesAS REQUIRED
16Before Landing3 steps
SpeedbrakeARMED, GREEN LIGHT
Landing GearDOWN, 3 GREEN
FlapsSET, GREEN LIGHT
17Parking13 steps
Engine Cooldown1 MINUTE AT IDLE
Parking BrakeAS REQUIRED
Start LeversCUTOFF
Fuel PumpsAS REQUIRED
Window HeatOFF
Probe HeatAUTO
Anti-IceOFF
Hydraulic PumpsELECTRICS OFF
Start SwitchesOFF
Oil QuantityCHECKED
Hydraulic QuantityCHECKED / REFILL
RadarTEST
TransponderSTANDBY AND ZEROS
18Terminating7 steps
Stab TrimGREEN BAND
IRSsOFF
Emergency Exit LightsOFF
External LightsOFF
Ground PowerOFF
APUOFF
BatteryOFF
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