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PMDG 747-400 Kneeboard
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PMDG 747-400FLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Fuel PlanCALCULATED
Weight and Balance / Load ManifestWITHIN LIMITS
Operating LimitsNOTED
Takeoff PerformanceCALCULATED
OFP / RoutingREVIEWED
ATIS and ATC ClearanceOBTAINED
02Preliminary Cockpit Preparation16 steps
FuelCHECK
Hydraulic QuantityCHECK
Oxygen PressureCHECK
Engine Oil QuantityCHECK
Battery SwitchON
Standby Power SelectorAUTO
Hydraulic Demand PumpsOFF
Windshield WipersOFF
Alternate Flaps SelectorOFF
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
Flap Lever and Position IndicationAGREE
Electrical PowerESTABLISH
APU Selector (if APU required)START, THEN ON
IRS Mode SelectorsOFF, THEN NAV
Smoke Evacuation HandleCLOSED
Overhead Circuit BreakersCHECK
03Cockpit Preparation - First Officer42 steps
ELT SwitchARMED
Elec Engine Control SwitchesNORM
Electrical PanelSET
Hydraulic PanelSET
Emergency Light SwitchARMED
Audio System SwitchesNORM
Fuel Xfer Main 1 and 4 SwitchOFF
Fire PanelSET
Engine Start PanelSET
Fuel Jettison PanelSET
Fuel PanelSET
Fuel SynopticCHECK
Anti-Ice PanelSET
Windshield Protection PanelSET
Exterior LightingSET
Supernumerary Oxygen SwitchNORM
Yaw Damper SwitchesON
Cabin Altitude PanelSET
ECS PanelSET
Bleed Air PanelSET
F/D SwitchON
EFIS Control PanelSET
Alternate Flaps and GearSET
Landing Gear LeverDOWN
EICAS EIU SelectorAUTO
Primary EICASCHECK
Secondary EICASCHECK
CDU IDENT PageCHECK
CDU POS INIT PageSET
Radio Tuning Panels (Left, Centre, Right)SET
Seat Belt Sign SelectorOFF
Weather RadarSET/TEST
ACARSINITIALIZE
Rudder TrimSET
TransponderSET
Smoke Goggles and Oxygen MaskCHECK
Source Select PanelSET
Navigation DisplayCHECK
Primary Flight DisplayCHECK
ClockCHECK
Gnd Proximity PanelCHECK
Seat and Rudder PedalsADJUST
04FMC Initialization8 steps
ROUTE PageSET
DEP/ARR PageSET
LEGS PageSET
ROUTE DATA PageSET
PERF INIT PageSET
VNAV CLB PageSET
NAV/RAD PageSET
PROGRESS PageCHECK
05Cockpit Preparation - Captain25 steps
EFIS Control PanelSET
Mode Control PanelSET
Primary EICASCHECK
Secondary EICASCHECK
Integrated Standby Flight DisplaySET
CDU IDENT, POS INIT and ROUTE PagesCHECK
CDU DEP/ARR, LEGS and PERF INIT PagesCHECK
SATCOM Link StatusTEST
ADSARM
Parking BrakeSET
Speedbrake LeverDOWN
Reverse Thrust LeversDOWN
Forward Thrust LeversCLOSED
Flap LeverVERIFY AGREES WITH FLAP POSITION
Fuel Control SwitchesCUTOFF
Stab Trim Cutout SwitchesGUARD CLOSED
Captain's Audio PanelSET
Weather RadarSET/TEST
Smoke Goggles and Oxygen MaskCHECK
Source Select PanelSET
ClockCHECK
Navigation Display and Primary Flight DisplayCHECK
Brake Source LightILLUMINATED
AutobrakesRTO
Seat and Rudder PedalsADJUST
06Final Cockpit Preparation9 steps
PERF INIT Page - ZFW and Takeoff CGCOMPLETE
THRUST LIM PageSET
TAKEOFF REF PageSET
Takeoff CGENTERED AND VERIFIED
V-SpeedsV1, VR AND V2 SELECTED
CDU DisplaysSET
MCPSET
Crew Entry DoorCLOSE
Doors SynopticSELECT / DOORS CLOSED
07Before Start Checklist12 steps
Departure BriefingCOMPLETE
OxygenCHECKED
Flight InstrumentsCHECKED AND SET FOR DEPARTURE
Altimeters___ IN (hPa), ___ FT, SET
MCPV2 ___, HDG ___, ALT ___
Takeoff SpeedsV1 ___, VR ___, V2 ___
Fuel Quantity___ PLANNED, ___ CHECKED
Fuel Control SwitchesCUTOFF
Parking BrakeSET
AutobrakesRTO
Passenger SignsON / AS DESIRED
Upper Deck Emergency DoorsARMED
08Before Pushback Checklist7 steps
CabinREADY
DoorsCLOSED
Demand Pumps#4 AUX AND AUTO
BeaconBOTH
RecallCHECKED
Trim___ UNITS, 0, 0
TransponderSET / TCAS OFF
09Engine Start8 steps
Engine Start ClearanceOBTAINED
Autostart SwitchON
Standby Ignition SelectorNORM
Continuous Ignition SwitchOFF
Auto Ignition SelectorSINGLE
Start SwitchesIN, LIGHTS EXTINGUISHED
Fuel Control SwitchesCUTOFF UNTIL START
Engine IndicationsMONITOR ON EICAS
10After Start Checklist6 steps
APUOFF
Nacelle Anti-IceOFF / ON
Aft Cargo HeatON
RecallCHECKED
CDUsCHECKED
Ground EquipmentCLEAR L, CLEAR R
11Before Takeoff Checklist11 steps
Flaps___ PLANNED, ___ CHECKED
Flight ControlsCHECKED
T/O Departure ReviewCOMPLETE
Runway and Runway Entry PointVERIFIED BY BOTH PILOTS
Final ItemsCALLED BY CAPTAIN
CabinNOTIFIED
AutothrottlesARMED
WXR or TERRSELECTED
TransponderTA/RA
RunwayRWY ___, VERIFIED
LightsSET FOR TAKEOFF
12Takeoff11 steps
Thrust LeversADVANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 70% N1
TO/GA SwitchPUSH
Takeoff ThrustVERIFY SET
Thrust LeversCAPTAIN'S HAND ON UNTIL V1
80 Knots"80 KNOTS, THRUST SET" / "CHECK"
V1"V1"
VR"ROTATE" - ROTATE TOWARD 15 DEG PITCH
Positive Rate of Climb"POSITIVE CLIMB"
Landing GearUP
Roll ModeSELECT ABOVE 400 FT RADIO ALTITUDE
Climb ThrustVERIFY SET
13After Takeoff Checklist5 steps
Acceleration HeightVERIFY ACCELERATION
Flap Retraction ScheduleFOLLOW
Landing Gear LeverOFF AFTER RETRACTION COMPLETE
Landing GearUP AND OFF
FlapsUP
14Climb and Cruise9 steps
Sterile CockpitCOMPLY BELOW 10,000 FT
Inboard Landing and Turnoff LightsOFF ABOVE 10,000 FT
Passenger SignsAS NEEDED
AltimetersSET AND CROSSCHECKED TO STANDARD
1,000 Feet Below Assigned Altitude"1,000 TO LEVEL OFF"
Centre Tank Pumps - ClimbOFF AT FUEL LOW CTR
Centre Tank Pumps - CruiseON AT FUEL OVD CTR
Centre Tank Pumps - Cruise DepletionOFF AT FUEL LOW CTR
Cruise AltitudeMAINTAIN
15Descent/Approach Checklist8 steps
1,000 Feet Above Assigned Altitude"1,000 TO LEVEL OFF"
RecallCHECKED
Autobrakes___ SET (OFF)
Landing DataVREF ___, MINIMUMS ___, SET
Altimeters___ IN (hPa), PRESET (SET)
WXR or TERRSELECTED
Approach BriefingCOMPLETE
Localizer / Course"LOCALIZER ALIVE" / "COURSE ALIVE"
16Landing Checklist4 steps
CabinNOTIFIED
SpeedbrakeARMED
Landing GearDOWN
FlapsSET, LANDING FLAP CONFIRMED
17After Landing Checklist11 steps
Nacelle Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Strobe LightsOFF
WXR or TERROFF
Flight DirectorsOFF
AutothrottlesOFF
SpeedbrakeDOWN
FlapsUP
Stab Trim6 UNITS
TransponderSTBY / XPNDR
AutobrakesOFF
APUAS REQUIRED
18Shutdown Checklist10 steps
Fuel Control SwitchesCUTOFF
Fuel PumpsOFF
Nacelle Anti-IceOFF
BeaconOFF
Aft Cargo HeatOFF (ON)
TransponderSTBY
Parking BrakeRELEASED (SET)
Demand PumpsOFF
IRS SelectorsOFF
Upper Deck Emergency DoorsDISARMED
19Securing Checklist5 steps
Emergency LightsOFF
PacksOFF
APU, EXT PowerOFF
Standby PowerOFF
BatteryOFF
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