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Bombardier Challenger 650 (Hot Start) Startup Checklist

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AIRCRAFT BRIEF

The Challenger 650 is the final development of Bombardier's Challenger 600 series, launched at NBAA in 2014 with NetJets as launch customer and entering service in 2015. Certification-wise it is not a new aeroplane: EASA and Transport Canada record it as a marketing designation of the CL-600-2B16 (604 Variant) from serial number 6050, the same type certificate as the Challenger 604 and 605, and all three share one CL64 type rating. What the 650 added was the Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 avionics upgrade, a higher CF34-3B thrust rating that shortened the take-off field length, two more cabin seats for twelve passengers, and a larger galley. Hot Start's X-Plane rendition is a study-level simulation of that aeroplane, unusual for shipping a full operator-style documentation set, and it gained X-Plane 12 support in version 1.7 in July 2023.

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SPECIFICATIONS

manufacturer: Bombardier
first Flight: 2014 (programme launch)
role: Large-cabin business jet
crew: 2 pilots + up to 12 passengers
engines: 2x General Electric CF34-3B (8,729 lbf each, 9,220 lbf APR)
max Speed: 902 km/h (Mach 0.85 MMO, Mach 0.82 high-speed cruise)
range: 7,408 km (4,000 nmi)
ceiling: 41,000 ft
weight: 21,863 kg (48,200 lb MTOW)

Sources: Challenger 650 - Bombardier, CL650 Type Data Sheet - Hot Start, EASA TCDS IM.A.023 Issue 18.0 - CL-600 Challenger 600 Series, Take Command!: Hot Start Challenger 650 - X-Aviation

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Bombardier Challenger 650 (Hot Start)X-PLANE 12 · Startup Checklist · 271 steps · 18 phases

DATE PILOT TAIL

PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps

	01	Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: Icing conditions exist at a TAT of 10 degC (50 degF) or below with visible moisture in any form, except when SAT is -40 degC or below.
	02	NOTAMsREVIEWED
	03	Flight Plan / SimBrief OFPLOADED
	04	Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATEDNOTE: Fuel capacity is 20,000 lb (9,098 kg) at ISA +15 degC. Published range is 4,000 nm.
	05	Weight and BalanceWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: BEW 27,150 lb. OEW 27,680 lb. MZFW 32,000 lb. MTOW 48,200 lb. MLW 38,000 lb.
	06	Runway and Airport LimitsCHECKEDNOTE: Maximum normal runway altitude 10,000 ft PA, or 14,000 ft PA at reduced weight. Maximum runway slope 2% uphill or downhill. Maximum tailwind 10 kts. Demonstrated crosswind 24 kts.
	07	Takeoff and Landing Temperature LimitsCHECKEDNOTE: Maximum ISA+35 degC for takeoff and landing. Minimum -40 degC for takeoff.
	08	Approach CapabilityREVIEWEDNOTE: Category C. ILS CAT II to 80 ft RA. RNP AR 0.3 nm and LPV. Steep approach service bulletin 650-34-008 is not implemented; Flex and Maximum Take-off Thrust 650-34-012 is implemented.

PHS 2 - Flight Compartment Safety Check12 steps

	01	CIRCUIT BREAKERS / MDC SWITCHESCLOSED / OFFNOTE: Solo Flow. Either pilot can perform this checklist unaccompanied, or it can be performed as Challenge and Response. Both pilots respond to this item.
	02	OVERHEAD SWITCHESOFF
	03	NOSE STEEROFF
	04	LDG GEAR LEVERDN
	05	FLT SPOILER LEVERRETRACTED
	06	FLAPS LEVER / POSITIONCHECK / MATCHED
	07	LDG GEAR MANUAL RELEASESTOWED
	08	ADG MANUAL RELEASESTOWED
	09	ADG LAMP TESTCHECK
	10	LOGBOOK AND A/C DOCSON BOARD
	11	SAFETY EQUIPMENTCHECK
	12	EXTERNAL CHECKCOMPLETE

PHS 3 - Flight Compartment70 steps

	01	BATTERY MASTERONNOTE: Solo Flow.
	02	BATTERY VOLTSMIN 22 VDC
	03	FIREX MONITORTEST
	04	FIRE DETECT WARN AND FAILTEST
	05	APUSTART / AVAIL
	06	APU GENON
	07	AC AND DC ELECTRICSCHECK
	08	NAV LIGHTS / LOGO LIGHTON
	09	COCKPIT LIGHTSSET
	10	LAMP TESTTEST
	11	DUCT MONITORTEST
	12	FMS DATABASE STATUSCYCLED / CHECK
	13	FMS FLIGHT PLAN UPLINK / ATISINITIATED
	14	ANTI-SKIDARMED / TEST
	15	NOSE DOORCLEARNOTE: Both pilots respond.
	16	HYDRAULIC PUMP 3AON
	17	BRAKE PRESSCHECK
	18	PARKING BRAKESET
	19	NOSE DOORCLOSEDNOTE: Both pilots respond.
	20	HYDRAULIC PANEL AND PUMPSCHECK / AUTO / 3A ON
	21	ELECTRICAL POWER PANELCHECK
	22	AC/DC UTILITY SWITCHON
	23	START / IGN PANELCHECK
	24	FUEL PANELCHECK
	25	APU LCVOPEN
	26	10TH STAGE ISOL VALVEOPEN
	27	PACKSON
	28	AIR CONDITIONING PANELCHECK
	29	PRESSURIZATION PANELCHECK / SET
	30	BLEED AIR PANELCHECK
	31	SUPP GND WING ANTI-ICE PANEL SWITCHESOUT
	32	COWL ANTI-ICE SWITCHESON / OFF
	33	ANTI-ICE PANELCHECK / TEST
	34	EMER LIGHTSCHECK / ARM
	35	PASSENGER SIGNSON / AUTO
	36	ELTARMED
	37	GLARESHIELD PANELCHECK
	38	CREW AND PAX OXYGENCHECK / ON
	39	DCU WARN PANELCHECK
	40	CVRTEST
	41	AUDIO PANELSSET
	42	SPS SYSTEMCHECK / ONNOTE: Both pilots respond.
	43	INTEGRATED STBY INSTCHECK / SET
	44	CLOCKRESET
	45	EFIS AND EICASCHECK
	46	MLG BAY OVHTCHECK
	47	TAWS WARNING SWITCHESOUT / TEST
	48	PITCH AND ROLL DISCIN / STOWED
	49	GND SPOILERSAUTO
	50	THRUST REVERSERSCHECKED / ARMED
	51	THRUST LEVERSCHECK / SHUTOFF
	52	ENG SPEED SWITCHESON
	53	ENG VIB CHECKTEST
	54	AURAL WARNCHECK
	55	SMOKE DETECTORTEST
	56	TRIMS (3) AND MACH TRIMTEST / SETNOTE: Both pilots respond to the test.
	57	YAW DAMPERSENGAGE
	58	REV / INHIBIT SWITCHESNORM / OUT
	59	IRS (3)ALIGNED
	60	CPDLCLOGON
	61	TCASTEST
	62	ATIS AND CLEARANCECOPIEDWARNING: Both pilots are required for this item and everything below it on the Flight Compartment checklist.
	63	FMS FLT PLN / WIND UPDATE / PERFPROGRAM
	64	TAKEOFF DATASET
	65	AVIONICS / CHARTSSET
	66	FLIGHT INSTRUMENTSCHECKED / SET
	67	DEPARTURE BRIEFINGCOMPLETE
	68	EMERGENCY PROCEDURESREVIEW
	69	PINS / COVERS / CHOCKSREMOVED
	70	CABIN LIGHTS / WATER HEATERS / MSTR SEATSET

PHS 4 - Engine Start9 steps

	01	DOORSCLOSEDNOTE: Challenge and Response. PM reads the item aloud, PF performs the action, verifies the outcome and announces the response.
	02	PARKING BRAKE AND PRESSURECHECK / SET
	03	FUEL QUANTITY AND BALANCECHECK
	04	BEACONON
	05	FUEL BOOST PUMPSON
	06	IGNITIONARM
	07	ENGINE 2STARTCAUTION: The right engine is started first. ITT redline is 900 degC; the CF34-3B take-off ITT limit is 884 degC and maximum continuous is 899 degC.
	08	FUEL SYSTEMCHECK
	09	ENGINE 1START

PHS 5 - After Start22 steps

	01	GEN 1 AND GEN 2ON / CHECK AC AND DCNOTE: Challenge and Response.
	02	IGNITIONDISARM
	03	PACKSON
	04	14TH STAGEOPEN
	05	COWL ANTI-ICEON / CHECK 45 SECS
	06	FLIGHT CONTROLSCHECK
	07	GROUND SPOILERSCHECK / STOWED / AUTO
	08	FLIGHT SPOILERSCHECK / STOWED
	09	COWL ANTI-ICECHECK GREEN CAS ADVISORY
	10	SUPP GND WING ANTI-ICETEST ON
	11	FUEL BALANCECHECK
	12	TRIMS3 SET FOR TAKEOFF
	13	NOSE STEERARMED
	14	APRTESTNOTE: Automatic Power Reserve. On the CF34-3B the APR take-off rating is 9,220 lbf against 8,729 lbf normal take-off thrust.
	15	ADG UNITTEST
	16	SUPP GND WING ANTI-ICETEST OK / OFF
	17	COWL ANTI-ICEOFF
	18	WING ANTI-ICENORM
	19	14TH STAGE ISOL VALVECHECK
	20	WING ANTI-ICECHECK / OFF
	21	ATSN1-TO
	22	ATC / TCASTA / RANOTE: PM responds.

PHS 6 - Taxi8 steps

	01	TAXI LIGHTSONNOTE: Read and Do. PM reads the item aloud, performs the action, verifies the outcome and announces the response. PF monitors silently.
	02	WING AND COWL ANTI-ICENORM / ON OR OFF
	03	BRAKES AND STEERINGCHECKNOTE: Both pilots respond.
	04	THRUST REVERSERSCHECKCAUTION: If taxiing to de-ice, pause this checklist here until the de-icing checklists are complete, then resume at FLAPS.
	05	FLAPS20 DEGREES
	06	ALTIMETERSSET / CROSS-CHECK
	07	RADARWX ON
	08	TAKEOFF BRIEFINGREVIEWNOTE: Both pilots respond.

PHS 7 - Before Takeoff10 steps

	01	PASSENGER SIGNSADVISE / ONNOTE: Read and Do.
	02	ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTSON
	03	PROBESON
	04	WINDSHIELD HEATON
	05	WING AND COWL ANTI-ICENORM / ON OR OFF
	06	CONTINUOUS IGNITIONON
	07	ATC / TCASTA / RA
	08	SUPP GND WING ANTI-ICE PANELCHECK
	09	CAS T-O CONFIG OKCHECKNOTE: Both pilots respond.
	10	LANDING / PULSE / RECOG LIGHTSON

PHS 8 - After Takeoff11 steps

	01	LANDING GEARUPNOTE: Read and Do.
	02	FLAPSZERO
	03	THRUST REVERSERSOFF
	04	CONTINUOUS IGNITIONOFF
	05	PRESSURIZATIONCHECK
	06	PACKS TRANSITIONCOMPLETE
	07	N1 CLBSETNOTE: Requires PF approval.
	08	APU GENOFF
	09	APUSHUTDOWN
	10	PASSENGER SIGNSON / OFF OR AUTONOTE: Requires PF approval.
	11	CASCLEAR

PHS 9 - Climb and Cruise7 steps

	01	Climb below 10,000 ft250 KTS / 12 DEG PITCH / THRUST LIMITNOTE: Operations Reference figures are indexed to a 38,000 lb aeroplane in ISA, calm winds, 30% MAC.
	02	Climb 10,000 to 25,000 ft250 KTS / 7.5 DEG PITCH / THRUST LIMIT
	03	Climb above 25,000 ft250 KTS OR M0.72 / 5 DEG PITCH / THRUST LIMIT
	04	Cruise AltitudeSELECT FOR WEIGHTNOTE: At M0.72 or M0.80 in ISA: FL410 at 28,000 lb, FL390 at 30,000 lb, FL370 at 32,000 lb, FL350 at 34,000 lb.
	05	Power Setting CorrectionsAPPLYNOTE: Plus or minus 1% N1 per plus or minus 4,000 lb (2,000 kg). Plus 0.8% N1 per 1,000 ft. Single engine plus 15% N1. On approach, plus 3% per 10 kt headwind.
	06	Engine ParametersMONITORCAUTION: CF34-3B maximum continuous ITT 899 degC. Oil temperature 155 degC continuous, 163 degC for 15 minutes maximum.
	07	Cruise Speed LimitOBSERVECAUTION: Hot Start give MMO as Mach 0.85, and 0.83 in RVSM airspace. The real CL-600-2B16 certification basis schedules MMO by altitude band rather than as a single figure, so treat 0.85 as the simulated limit, not the certificated one.

PHS 10 - Descent8 steps

	01	SHOULDER HARNESSSECURENOTE: Read and Do. Both pilots respond.
	02	PASSENGER SIGNSON OR AUTONOTE: Requires PF approval.
	03	PRESSURIZATIONSET
	04	FUEL QUANTITY AND BALANCECHECK
	05	FMS / LANDING DATA / CHARTSPROGRAM / SET
	06	APPROACH BRIEFINGREVIEWNOTE: Both pilots respond.
	07	VNAV TRANSITION FLIGHT LEVELSET
	08	Descent Profile250 KTS / 0 DEG PITCH / IDLENOTE: Operations Reference descent figures, all altitudes.

PHS 11 - In Range8 steps

	01	APUSTARTNOTE: Read and Do.
	02	ALTIMETERS3 SET / CROSS-CHECK
	03	AVIONICSSET
	04	EXTERNAL LIGHTSON
	05	N1 TGTSET
	06	APU / PACKS TRANSITIONAVAIL / COMPLETE
	07	APU GENON
	08	CASCHECK

PHS 12 - Before Landing13 steps

	01	LANDING GEAR LEVERDOWN / INDICATINGNOTE: Read and Do.
	02	NOSE STEERARMED / CTR / CLEAR
	03	ANTI-SKIDARMED / TEST
	04	PASSENGER SIGNSON
	05	WING / COWL ANTI-ICEON OR OFF
	06	CONTINUOUS IGNITIONON
	07	THRUST REVERSERSARMED
	08	SPOILERSSTOWED / AUTO
	09	FLAPSSETNOTE: Final approach on a 3 degree slope is flown at flaps 45, gear down, VREF + 5, about -2 degrees pitch and 60% N1.
	10	CASCHECK
	11	Final Approach SpeedVREF PLUS WIND CORRECTIONCAUTION: VREF plus half the steady-state crosswind component plus all the gust component, regardless of direction. Maximum correction is + 20 kts.
	12	Circling ConfigurationGEAR DOWN / FLAPS 30NOTE: Maintain maneuvering speed per the Operations Reference general table, or VREF plus 17 kts if greater.
	13	AutopilotDISCONNECTWARNING: Minimum autopilot disconnect height is 80 ft.

PHS 13 - After Landing11 steps

	01	LANDING / PULSE / RECOG LIGHTSOFFNOTE: Read and Do.
	02	ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTSOFF
	03	CONTINUOUS IGNITIONOFF
	04	WINDSHIELD HEATOFF
	05	PROBESOFF
	06	WING ANTI-ICEOFF
	07	COWL ANTI-ICEON OR OFF
	08	SPOILERSSTOWED
	09	FLAPSZERO
	10	ATC / TCASALT ON
	11	RADARSTBY

PHS 14 - Engine Shutdown16 steps

	01	TAXI LIGHTSOFFNOTE: Challenge and Response.
	02	PARKING BRAKESET
	03	REVERSE THRUSTSTOWED
	04	GEN 1 AND GEN 2OFF
	05	ENGINE 2SHUTDOWN
	06	FUEL BOOST PUMPSOFF
	07	FUEL SYSTEMCHECK
	08	ENGINE 1SHUTDOWNCAUTION: Check ITT below 350 degrees.
	09	ANTI-ICEOFF
	10	14TH STAGEOFF
	11	BEACONOFF
	12	NOSE STEEROFF
	13	ATC / TCASSTBY / 0000
	14	PARK BRAKE (IF CHOCKED)OFF
	15	PASSENGER SIGNSOFF
	16	CABIN DIFF PRESSURE0 PSI

PHS 15 - Securing18 steps

	01	EMER LTSOFFNOTE: Solo Flow.
	02	AC/DC UTILITY SWITCHOFF / 3 MINS
	03	HEADSETSOFF
	04	THRUST REVERSERSOFF
	05	CHOCKSINSTALL
	06	PARKING BRAKEOFF
	07	HYD PUMPSOFF
	08	NAV AND LOGO LIGHTSOFF
	09	APU GENOFF
	10	APU START / STOPSTOP
	11	PACKSOFF
	12	LCV / 10TH STAGE ISOLCLOSE
	13	APU PWR FUELOFF
	14	EICAS APU GAUGENOT DISPLAYED
	15	BATT MASTEROFF
	16	COCKPIT REFUEL PANELOFF
	17	SERVICE LIGHTSOFF
	18	PINS / COVERSINSTALL

PHS 16 - Supplementary - Immediate Return7 steps

	01	PRESSURIZATIONSETNOTE: Read and Do. Run this instead of the normal descent and approach flow when returning immediately after departure, then go to the Before Landing checklist.
	02	ALTIMETERSSET / CROSS-CHECK
	03	THRUST REVERSERSARMED
	04	LANDING DATASET
	05	APPROACH BRIEFINGCOMPLETE
	06	FUEL QUANTITY / BALANCECOMPLETE
	07	CASCHECK

PHS 17 - Supplementary - De-Icing16 steps

	01	PARKING BRAKESETNOTE: Spray De-Icing checklist. Read and Do. Entered from item 4 of the Taxi checklist.
	02	TAXI LIGHTS / LOGO LIGHTSOFF
	03	THRUST REVERSERSSTOWED
	04	PACKSOFF
	05	10TH STAGE BLEED AIROFF
	06	WING ANTI-ICEOFF
	07	COWL ANTI-ICEOFF
	08	14TH STAGE BLEED AIROFF
	09	FLAPSUP UNLESS TRACK ICING SUSPECTEDNOTE: Advise the ice crew: ready for spray.
	10	TAXI LIGHTS / LOGO LIGHTSONNOTE: After Spray De-Icing checklist begins here.
	11	THRUST60% N1 FOR 20 SECONDS
	12	14TH STAGE BLEED AIRON
	13	COWL ANTI-ICEAS REQUIRED
	14	WING ANTI-ICE (IF TYPE 2, 3 OR 4 FLUID)OFFCAUTION: Wait 2 minutes before using 10th stage bleed and packs.
	15	IF APU SHUTDOWN: 10TH STAGE BLEED AIRON
	16	PACKSONNOTE: Return to item 5 on the Taxi checklist.

PHS 18 - Supplementary - Quick Turn17 steps

	01	PRESSURIZATION PANELSETNOTE: Challenge and Response. To be used for quick turnaround when the APU has not been shut down. Replaces the Flight Compartment checklist, then go to Engine Start.
	02	ANTI-ICE PANELCHECK / TEST
	03	FUEL PANELCHECK
	04	CLOCK AND FMS FUEL USEDRESET
	05	TRIMS (3) AND MACH TRIMSET
	06	ATIS AND CLEARANCECOPIED
	07	CPDLCLOGON
	08	FMS / PERFPROGRAM / SET
	09	TAKEOFF DATASET
	10	AVIONICS / CHARTSSET
	11	FLIGHT INSTRUMENTSCHECKED / SET
	12	ANTI-SKIDARMED / TEST
	13	PARKING BRAKESET
	14	PASSENGER SIGNSON / AUTO
	15	DEPARTURE BRIEFINGCOMPLETE
	16	EMERGENCY PROCEDURESREVIEW
	17	PINS / CHOCKSREMOVED