STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES

747-400

With AEROWINX ® PSX

http://www.aerowinx.com
Version 1.7

Edited by Double-Alpha

This PDF, free of charge, will guide you through the standard startup, taxi, takeoff, climb, cruise, approach,
go-around and landing procedures for the AEROWINX PRECISION SIMULATOR VERSION 10 (PSX).

This PDF will NOT be a substitute for the official Aerowinx PSX manual.

The information in this document must not be used for any real-world aviation activities.

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 CONTENTS
ELECTRICAL POWER UP 3
PRELIMINARY PREFLIGHT 6
CDU PREFLIGHT 8
PREFLIGHT 9
1 - BEFORE START (FINAL COCKPIT PREPARATION) 19
2 - BEFORE START (READY TO START & PUSHBACK) 23
ENGINE START (automatic) 25
BEFORE TAXI 26
BEFORE TAKEOFF (TAXI OUT) 27
TAKEOFF 29
INITIAL CLIMB 31
CLIMB 34
CRUISE 35
FUEL SYSTEM OPERATION 36
DESCENT 42
INITIAL APPROACH 45
ILS APPROACH (normal / 1 engine inop) 46
NON PRECISION APPROACH (VOR, NDB, LOC, RNAV) 49
LANDING 52
GO-AROUND / MISSED APPROACH (normal / 1 engine inop) 53
AFTER LANDING 54
SHUTDOWN 56
SECURE 58

AFDS MODES 59

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 ELECTRICAL POWER UP
The following procedure is accomplished to permit safe application of electrical power.
In doing all this we are making sure the electrical system is setup properly and nothing is set to move before we
apply APU power or GPU power.

❶ BATTERY switch :
ON
Confirm OFF light is extinguished

❷ STANDBY POWER selector :

AUTO
Confirm upper EICAS display is shown

HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP

selectors :
OFF

WINDSHIELD WIPER selectors :

OFF

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 ❶ ALTERNATE FLAPS selector :
OFF

❷ LANDING GEAR lever :

DOWN

FLAP POSITION INDICATION

& FLAP LEVER :
AGREE
If flap lever position and flap indication
(EICAS) are not in agreement, DO NOT
apply electrical power until both the
leading and trailing flap area is cleared.
Application of power will cause immediate
movement of the flaps electrically and
could cause injury to personnel who might
be in the area of the flaps.

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

Battery switch : ON
Stby power sw : AUTO
COCKPIT SAFETY CHECKLIST :
Hyd dem pumps : OFF
PERFORM
Windshld wiper sws : OFF
Alternate flap sel : OFF
Landing gear lev : DOWN
Flap pos ind & lev : AGREE

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 BUS TIE switches :
AUTO

IF APU POWER IS DESIRED

IF EXTERNAL POWER DESIRED OR
IF NO EXTERNAL POWER AVAILABLE
APU selector :
START (hold for 2 seconds) then release to ON
Once the APU is running, AVAIL lights are lit

EXT PWR 1 and/or EXT PWR 2 switches : ON APU GEN 1 and 2 switches : ON
The ON lights illuminates and the AVAIL lights goes out The ON lights illuminates and the AVAIL lights goes out

APU cannot be started in flight, but if started on the

ground, it can supply one pack up to 15000 ft.
APU supplied electrical power is not available in flight.
Selecting the BAT SWITCH OFF will cause the APU to shut
down.
AIRCRAFT IS NOW POWERED BY APU OR GPU :
NAV LIGHTS : ON
For safety, NAV lights should remain illuminated whenever aircraft has functioning electrical power provided
by APU, ground power, or engine generators (this alerts the ground crew that the aircraft is powered and
LIGHTING PANEL

under pilot control).

If operating only on battery power, NAV Lights should be selected OFF.
ALL OTHER EXTERIOR LIGHTS : OFF (LOGO light : AS NEEDED)

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 PRELIMINARY PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE

IRS L, C & R selectors :

OFF then NAV
Do not cycle through ATT position.
TIME TO ALIGN is displayed on the
ND during IRU alignment.
Full alignment takes about 10 min.

Verify that only expected messages are shown.

Hydraulic Quantity : check no RF (ReFill) flag is shown
Crew & Passenger Oxygen : check sufficient for flight (both >= 1 600 PSI)
Status messages : check for MEL items

STATUS display :
CHECK

Secondary EICAS STAT

P7

CIRCUIT BREAKERS :
CHECK

P6

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 GROUND TESTS switch :
CLOSED

& FLT CONTROL shutoff switches :

CLOSED

APU START SOURCE :

TR

GEN FIELD RESET switches :

CLOSED

SPLIT SYSTEM BREAKER switch :

CLOSED

OVERHEAD
MAINTENANCE
PANEL :
CHECK TOWING POWER switch :
OFF

COCKPIT VOICE RECORDER :

TEST
Push and hold the test switch for 7
seconds and check the needle stays
within the green band

IRS ON BAT light :

EXTINGUISHED

EEC maintenance switches :

CLOSED

DEFUEL switches :
CLOSED

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 CDU PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE
Start the CDU Preflight Procedure anytime after the Preliminary Preflight Procedure.
The Initial Data and Navigation Data entries must be complete before the flight instrument check during the
Preflight Procedure.
The Performance Data entries must be complete before the Before Start Checklist.

IDENT page
MODEL : VERIFY
ENGINES : VERIFY
CDU ACTIVE navigation data date current : VERIFY
INITIAL DATA :
SET POS INIT page
REF AIRPORT : ENTER ICAO
SET IRS POS : ENTER PRESENT POSITION (use the most
accurate latitude and longitude)
TIME (UTC) : VERIFY

RTE page
ORIGIN / DEST : ENTER
FLT NO : ENTER
ROUTE : ENTER
ACTIVATE : PUSH
EXEC key : PUSH

CDU
NAVIGATION DATA :
SET

DEP / ARR page

RUNWAY & SID for departure : SELECT
EXEC key : PUSH

LEGS page
SID & ROUTE : VERIFY

NAV RAD page

NAVIGATION RADIOS : TUNE, as needed

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 PREFLIGHT PROCEDURE

EMER LIGHTS switch :

ARMED

ELT switch :
ARMED

EEC switches :
NORM
ALTN lights are extinguished

❶ L, R, UTILITY BUS switches :

ON
ELECTRICAL PANEL

❷ BUS TIE switches :

AUTO
ISLN lights are extinguished

❸ GEN CONT switches :

ON
OFF & DRIVE lights illuminated

❶ Hydraulic SYS FAULT

& demand pump PRESS lights :
ILLUMINATED
HYDRAULIC PANEL

❷ HYD DEMAND PUMP 1-4 selectors :

OFF

❸ HYD ENG PUMP 1-4 switches :

ON
PRESS lights illuminated
CAPTAIN AUDIO switch :
NORM
OBSERVER AUDIO switch :
NORM
SERVICE INTERPHONE switch :
OFF
FUEL TRANSFER 1 & 4 switch :
OFF

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 FIRE/OVERHEAT TEST :
PERFORM
Push and hold the test switch :
- check the fire bell sounds and
visual fire warnings appear
- TEST IN PROG is displayed on
the upper EICAS
Release the test switch when
FIRE CONTROL PANEL

FIRE TEST PASS is displayed

❶ ENGINE FIRE switches :
IN
❷ BTL A DISCH & BTL B DISCH
& APU BTL DISCH lights :
EXTINGUISHED
❸ APU FIRE switch :
IN

❹ CARGO FIRE DISCH light :

EXTINGUISHED

❺ CARGO FIRE ARM switches :

OFF

❶ ENGINE START 1-4 switches :

IN
ENGINE START PANEL

❷ STANDBY IGNITION selector :

NORM

❸ CONTINUOUS IGNITION switch :

OFF
❹ AUTO IGNITION selector :
SINGLE
❺ AUTOSTART switch :
ON

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FUEL JETTISON PANEL
❶ FUEL JETTISON selector :
OFF

❷ L,R, FUEL JETTISON NOZZLE

switches :
OFF,
VALVE NOT ILLUMINATED

Enabling the XFEED now ensures that if fuel is loaded into the aircraft on
the ground, it can flow freely throughout the system.

XFEED switches :
ALL ON
Valves OPEN – white bar visible
FUEL PANEL

PRESS lights illuminates on all 8 MAIN pump switches.

Check PRESS lights are extinguished on :

FUEL PUMP switches :
ALL OFF
8 MAIN & 4 OVRD
(no ON legend visible)
MAIN2/3 OVRD Pumps
CENTER L/R Pumps
HORIZONTAL STAB L/R Pumps
*****************************************************
If APU is running :
MAIN 2 & 3 AFT pump PRESS light will extinguish (currently supplying
the APU with fuel)
(in some configurations it may be only the MAIN AFT 2 PUMP light
which is unlit since these use an electrical Scavenge Pump)

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 Icing conditions exist if :
- outside air temperature (OAT) on the ground and for take-off ≤ 10°C
- and visible moisture in any form is present (clouds, fog with visibility ≤ 1.5 km, rain, snow, sleet and
ANTI ICE PANEL

ice crystals)
❶ NACELLE ANTI-ICE
& WING ANTI-ICE switches :
AUTO
❷ WINDOW HEAT switches :
ON
❸ WINDSHIELD WIPER selectors :
OFF
PAX OXYGEN switch :
NORM
YAW DAMPER switches :
ON
INOP lights remain illuminated
until first IRU aligns

LANDING ALTITUDE switch :

AUTO
CABINE ALTITUDE PANEL

AUTO is displayed on the upper EICAS

❶ OUTFLOW VALVES indicators :

OPEN

❷ MANUAL OUTFLOW switches :

OFF

❸ CABINE ALTITUDE AUTO selector :

NORM
❶ PASSENGER TEMPERATURE
& FLIGHT DECK
& CARGO selectors :
AUTO
❷ ZONE SYS FAULT light :
EXTINGUISHED
❸ UPR, LWR RECIRC FAN
ECS PANEL

& TRIM AIR switches :

ON
❹ AFT CARGO HEAT switch :
OFF
❺ EQUIPMENT COOLING selector :
NORM
❻ HIGH FLOW switch :
OFF
❼ GASPER and HUMIDIFIER
switches :
ON

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 ❶ Pack SYS FAULT light :
EXTINGUISHED

❷ PACKS 1, 2 & 3 selectors :

NORM
PNEUMATICS PANEL

❸ L, R ISLN switches :
OPEN
White bar visible
❹ Engine Bleed air SYS FAULT lights :
EXTINGUISHED

❺ APU BLEED switch :

ON
❻ ENG BLEED switches :
ON

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 FLIGHT DIRECTOR switch :
ON
Arms TO/GA roll and pitch modes

EFIS CONTROL PANEL :

SET AS NEEDED
Remove minimums (DH & MDA)
Set to QNH from ATIS
Weather radar switch : OFF
(deselect WXR on both ECP)

SOURCE selector L :
VERTICAL
Set FCC, NAV, EIU, IRS, ADC sources

CLOCK :
CHECK/SET

VOR/ADF selectors :
SET
RMI

MAGNETIC HEADING :
CORRECT

LOWER/INBOARD CRT selectors :

NORM

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 Accomplish the Initial Data and Navigation Data steps from the CDU Preflight
Procedure and ensure IRS alignment is complete before checking flight instruments :
FLIGHT MODE ANNUNCIATION
A/T mode : BLANK / Roll mode : TO/GA / Pitch mode : TO/GA
AFDS status : FD
DISPLAYS
Verify that only the following flags are shown :
- TCAS OFF
- NO V SPD until V-Speeds are selected
HEADING BUG
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
Check matches AFDS MCP windows
(Primary Flight Display &
Check heading reference MAG
Navigation Display) :
CHECK ALTIMETER : SET (ATIS barometric pressure)
Check altimeter at field elevation
When IRS aligned

Display the map mode

AUTOBRAKES selector :
RTO

STANDBY INSTRUMENTS :
CHECK
No flags are showns
ILS selector : OFF

STANDBY ALTIMETER :
SET standard pressure
1013 hpa

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 EICAS EIU source selector :
AUTO
HDG reference switch :
NORM
FMC master switch :
L

ALTERNATE FLAPS selector,

& ALTERNATE FLAPS ARM switch,
& ALTERNATE GEAR EXTEND switches :
OFF

GROUND PROX switches :

OFF
Light EXTINGUISHED

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 Upper EICAS display :
CHECK
Verify that the engine indications display
existing conditions.
Verify that no exceedance is shown.

STATUS display :
ENG display :
SELECT
SELECT
CHECK status messages

Lower EICAS display :

CHECK
Verify that the engine indications display
existing conditions.
Verify that no exceedance is shown.

❶ PARKING BRAKE :
SET
Check PARK BRAKE SET message
displayed on upper EICAS

❷ SPEEDBRAKE lever :
DOWN

❸ THRUST & REVERSE levers :

IDLE / DOWN

❹ FUEL CONTROL switches :

CUTOFF

❺ FLAP lever :
SET THE FLAP LEVER TO AGREE
WITH THE FLAP POSITION

❻ STABILIZER TRIM CUTOUT switches :

AUTO

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 WEATHER RADAR :
TEST & AS NEEDED

RADIO TUNING
PANEL :
SET
CENTER CONSOLE

AUDIO CONTROL
PANEL :
SET

TRANSPONDER :
SET CODE and
STANDBY

TCAS :
TEST

NO SMOKING/
SEATBELTS selector :
AUTO or ON

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

= BEFORE START CHECKLIST
Oxygen : TESTED, 100%
Flight instruments : HEADING__, ALTIMETER__ Int/ext prepar : COMPLETED
Parking brake : SET Oxygen : CHKD 100%
PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST :
Fuel control switches : CUTOFF Flight instrum : CHECKED
PERFORM
QNH : SET & X-CHKD
Park brake : __
Fuel control sws : CUTOFF
Autobrake : RTO
Passenger signs : ON

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 1 - BEFORE START PROCEDURE (FINAL COCKPIT PREPARATION)
Start this procedure after papers are on board

APU (IF NOT RUNNING) :

START
Select APU power
NO LATER than 20
minutes prior to
departure

PERF INIT page

ZFW : ENTER
GR WT on the CDU and the dispatch papers : AGREE
FUEL : VERIFY SUFFICIENT FOR FLIGHT
RESERVES : ENTER
COST INDEX : ENTER
CRZ ALT : ENTER

THRUST LIM page

ASSUMED TEMPERATURE, OR FIXED DERATE TAKEOFF,
OR BOTH : SELECT AS NEEDED
FULL OR DERATED CLIMB THRUST : SELECT AS NEEDED
CDU
PERFORMANCE DATA :
SET
TAKEOFF REF page
TAKEOFF FLAP SETTING : SELECT, VERIFY
RUNWAY CONDITION : ENTER WET/DRY
TAKEOFF V SPEEDS : SELECT OR ENTER
TRIM CG : ENTER (trim is in “units”, whilst CG is in
percent)

VNAV CLB page

SPEED/TRANSITION ALT : ENTER
SPD/RESTR : ENTER

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 MCP
MODE CONTROL
PANEL :
SET ● F/D : ON (arms TO/GA roll and pitch modes)

● A/T ARM : ON
or A/T ARM : OFF (most airlines set A/T ARM ON just before takeoff)

● IAS/MACH selector : SET V2 (AFDS uses the speed set in the IAS/MACH window for V2)

● LNAV/VNAV switch : ARM as needed (check LNAV and VNAV are armed on PFD)
(or use MCP HDG mode if the route of flight is going to require ATC vector procedure)

● BANK LIMIT selector : AUTO

● HDG : SET RUNWAY HEADING (*)

or ASSIGNED DEPARTURE HEADING

● ALT : SET INITIAL SID CONSTRAINT

or CLEARED ALTITUDE (ATC)

● AUTOPILOT DISENGAGE BAR : UP (no yellow bar visible)

(*) CAUTION : TO/GA roll mode should NOT BE USED AFTER TAKE OFF if the departure
clearance specifies « MAINTAIN RUNWAY HEADING »

TAXI & TAKEOFF

BRIEFING :
PERFORM

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 FUEL QUANTITY :
CHECK
Check FUEL quantity on the CDU,
EICAS, and the dispatch papers agree

MAIN tank FUEL PUMP switches :

ALL ON
PRESS lights are extinguished

CENTER FUEL PUMP switches :

ON
if center wing tank ≥7 700 kg

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 EICAS RECALL :
CHECK

FUEL TANK/ENG message is shown on EICAS :

Tank quantity 2 ≤ 1
or
Tank quantity 3 ≤ 4

X-FEED 1 & 4 :
OFF
(valves CLOSED)
(white bar not visible)

OVRD pumps 2 & 3 :

OFF
(no ON legend visible)

FUEL X-FEED :
SET

Tank quantity 2 > 1

and
Tank quantity 3 > 4

All X-FEED :
ON
(valves OPEN)
(white bar visible)

EICAS CANCEL :
PUSH

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 2 - BEFORE START PROCEDURE (READY TO PUSHBACK & START)

ALL DOORS CLOSED :

CHECK
EICAS DRS display

PUSHBACK/START CLEARANCE : During pushback, continue start preparation and start the
OBTAIN engines.

PARKING BRAKE :
AS NEEDED
OFF for pushback,otherwise ON

HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP 1 2 3 selector :

AUTO
SYS FAULT and PRESS lights are extinguished
HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP 4 selector :
AUX
SYS FAULT light is extinguished
PRESS light stays illuminated
This electric AUX system will provide pressure
to the number 4 hydraulic system for brake
operation during push back and start
BEACON switch :
BOTH
This indicates to the ground crew that you will
be starting the engines and moving the aircraft
Verify that only the expected Verify messages canceled.
alert messages are shown.

EICAS RECALL
CHECK

EICAS CANCEL :
PUSH
Blank all caution and advisory messages Before engine start, review the EICAS alert messages and status
display.
If there are unexpected messages :
• check the Dispatch Deviations Guide (DDG) to decide if the
condition has a dispatch effect
• decide if maintenance is needed

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 STAB TRIM :
CHECK SET IN GREEN
And check that
the correct units are set

AILERON & RUDDER TRIM :

SET ZERO
In the simulator, the control
wheels are not visualized.
Aileron trim units are normally
indicated on the control wheels.

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

= CLRD FOR START CHECKLIST
Flight deck : CLOSED and LOCKED Hyd dem pmp #4 : AUX
Passenger signs : ___ Hyd dem pmp #1 : AUX
BEFORE START CHECKLIST : MCP : V2___, HDG___, ALT___ Fuel load & pmps : CHECKED
PERFORM Takeoff speeds : V1___, VR___, V2___ Packs : __ SET
CDU preflight : COMPLETED Beacon : BOTH
Trim : ___ UNITS, 0, 0 Doors : CLOSED
Taxi and takeoff briefing : COMPLETED
Beacon : BOTH

PF selects TAKEOFF REF page

CDU DISPLAY :
SET

PM selects LEGS page

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 ENGINE START PROCEDURE (automatic)
Flight crew is ready for push back and engine start
(the Engine Start procedure may be done during pushback)

SECONDARY EICAS ENG :

DISPLAY
Check the duct pressures for engine start
on the Upper EICAS display
(both should be over 20)

PACK selectors :
ONE ON or ALL OFF
If possible,
set all packs OFF for engine start

« START 3 & 4 ENGINE »

ANNOUNCE
Engines 3 & 4 and engines 1 & 2
may be started simultaneously

ENGINE START switch 3 & 4 :

PULL
CHECK ILLUMINATION when fuel control
switch is set to RUN

FUEL CONTROL switch 3 & 4 :

RUN
If MANUAL ENGINE START :
switch FUEL CONTROL to RUN at 15% N2

EICAS ENGINE indications :

MONITOR
Check oil pressure, EGT and N1
are rising normally
At approximately 50% N2

ENGINE START switch 3 & 4 :

CHECK ILLUMINATION EXTINGUISHED

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 BEFORE TAXI PROCEDURE
APU selector :
OFF
Once the GEN CONT OFF lights are
extinguished, shut down the APU

HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP 4

selector :
AUTO

NACELLE ANTI-ICE switches :

AS NEEDED
If OAT < 10C with visible moisture (icing
conditions), turn Nacelle Anti-Ice ON,
else AUTO

AFT CARGO HEAT :

AS NEEDED

PACK 1, 2 & 3 selectors :

NORM

EICAS RECALL
CHECK
After engine start, EICAS alert messages are
Verify that only the expected alert
the primary means of alerting the flight crew
messages are shown
to non-normal conditions or incorrect
configurations.
EICAS CANCEL :
There is no need to check status messages.
PUSH
Not required when no message shown
BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :
= AFTER START CHECKLIST
Anti-ice : ___
Recall : CHECKED APU selector : OFF
Autobrake : RTO Anti-ice : __ SET
BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST : Flight controls : CHECKED Aft cargo heat : ON
PERFORM Ground equipment : CLEAR Air conditioning : __ SET
Recall / status : CHECKED
FMC : CHECKED
T/O EPR : CHECKED
REF speeds : SET
LNAV / VNAV : ARMED

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 BEFORE TAKEOFF PROCEDURE (TAXI OUT)

PARKING BRAKE :
RELEASED

CLOCK :
RESET THE ELAPSED TIME

Do not apply more than circa 40% N1

TAXI : 25 knots max (90 degree turn : 10 knots max)
PERFORM Under most conditions, when the aircraft has reached the desired taxi speed, idle
thrust is sufficient to maintain the speed

FLAPS :
SET takeoff flap setting
(10 or 20)

Boeing SOP :
before taxi procedure

SECONDARY EICAS STAT :

FLIGHT CONTROLS : DISPLAY
CHECK
Check : Control wheel, Control
column and rudder

Boeing SOP :
before taxi procedure

TRANSPONDER :
AS NEEDED
At airport where ground
tracking is not available,
select STANDBY
At airport equipped to track
airplanes on the ground, select
an active transponder setting,
but not a TCAS mode

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 RTO BRIEFING :
PERFORM

PACKS control selectors :

OFF
If performance margin is
sufficient, packs selectors
may be set to NORM

CABIN CREW :
NOTIFY TO PREPARE FOR
TAKEOFF

WEATHER RADAR display

& TERRAIN display :
SET AS NEEDED

WHEN ENTERING THE RUNWAY

STROBE LIGHTS :
ON

TCAS :
SET RA/TA
Select above-mode

WHEN CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF

LANDING LIGHTS :
ON

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

Flaps : ___ Vital data : CHECKED
Flaps : __ SET
BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST : Flight controls : CHECKED
PERFORM Trim : __ UNITS, 0, 0
Transponder : TA/RA, SET
Cabin crew : READY
Exterior lights : ON
Cabin crew : NOTIFIED

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 TAKEOFF PROCEDURE
Verify that the runway heading agrees with the assigned runway heading.

CLOCK :
START

TAKEOFF THRUST :
ADVANCE TO CIRCA 70% N1
1.10 EPR

TO/GA switch :
PRESS
At 50 kt, TO/GA switch is
inhibited until after liftoff
↓
● Engages A/T in THR REF mode
● A/T moves throttles to takeoff thrust limit

↓
● At 65 kt, A/T changes to HOLD mode to allow
manual thrust control if necessary

ENGINE indications :
MONITOR
Observe N1 and EGT

« TAKEOFF POWER SET » : The F/O only confirms that the autothrottle has stabilized the engines exactly at the
ANNOUNCE pre-programmed take-off power calculated by the FMC.
« 80 KNOTS » : At 80 kt cross-check airspeed indicators.
ANNOUNCE PF confirms, « CHECK »
« V1 » :
Remove your hands from the throttles
ANNOUNCE

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 Rotate at a rate of 2° to 3° per second toward 15° pitch attitude.
At VR The aircraft will lift off prior to reaching the initial 8° pitch indicated by the FD
(tail contact with the runway will occur at pitch attitude exceeding 11°).
AFDS starts commanding :
● roll to maintain runway track
« ROTATE » : ● pitch to maintain (*) :
ANNOUNCE - the airspeed that was recorded when pitch passed 2°, +10 kt
Liftoff - or V2+10 if that is greater
If current airspeed remains above target airspeed for 5 seconds : target
airspeed is reset to current airspeed, but not greater than V2+25.
(*) In case of engine failure : Target airspeed remains between V2 and V2+10
« POSITIVE RATE » :
ANNOUNCE

GEAR :
UP

If captain is PF : use CMD L on even flight numbers, CMD C on odd numbers.

If F/O is PF : use CMD R.

AUTOPILOT :
ENGAGE AS DESIRED
ONCE ABOVE 250 FT RA
800 FT for most airlines

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 INITIAL CLIMB
50 FEET ABOVE RUNWAY ELEVATION

↓
● Armed LNAV engages

If the route is going to require ATC vector procedures or flight to a certain intercept before being turned over to
LNAV, use the MCP commanded heading bug until the LNAV mode can be engaged.

400 FEET ABOVE RUNWAY ELEVATION

↓
● Armed VNAV engages (Airspeed on elevator)
● A/T changes to THR REF mode (Throttles at climb limit)
Under normal circumstances VNAV will be armed prior to commencing the takeoff roll.
An alternate method is to allow the TO/GA mode to manage the vertical profile up to the flap retraction height
before selecting either the VNAV or FLCH modes to manage the vertical profile.
Both of these modes will use FMC TAKEOFF REF page data to provide optimal aircraft performance, and both
modes provide for speed limit protection to prevent overspeed during the flap retraction sequence.

During high workload times, for example departure or arrival, try to reduce the need for CDU entries.
Do this by using the MCP heading, altitude, and speed control modes.
The MCP can be easier to use than entering complex route modifications into the CDU.

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 AT FLAP ACCELERATION HEIGHT (DEFAULT : 1 000 FT)

VNAV starts using a target speed of 30REF+100 :

● but not less than 250 kt ;
● and not greater than flap limit speed or airport speed restriction SPD RESTR (usually 250
kt while below 10 000 feet MSL), whichever is lower
VNAV engaged
(*) At acceleration height, pitch commands speed to 5 knots below takeoff flap placard speed.
As flaps are retracted, pitch commands an acceleration to 5 knots below the placard speed
of the commanded flap position.
When flaps are up, pitch commands an acceleration to VNAV climb speed.
● select FLCH
● and set the MCP speed bug to 30REF+100 (*) or 250 KIAS (whichever is greater) to initiate
VNAV not used the acceleration process
(*) The simplest way to determine 30REF+100 is to add 20 kt to the Flaps Up speed bug on the
PFD airspeed indicator.
Climb Target Speed 30REF+100 :
- provides the best climb gradient for a given weight and thrust performance
- in level flight, provides minimum drag and best fuel economy for a non-cruise flight environment
- will typically exceed 250 knots for aircraft gross weights in excess of 285 T

The maneuvering speed flap schedule is displayed on the airspeed

indicator and functions as follows :
Climb Target Speed 30 REF + 100 (= flaps up speed bug + 20)
FLAPS 0 30 REF + 80
FLAPS 1 30 REF + 60
FLAPS 5 30 REF + 40
FLAPS 10 30 REF + 20
FLAPS : FLAPS 20 30 REF + 10
RETRACT ON SCHEDULE FLAPS 25 25 REF
FLAPS 30 30 REF

Retract flaps according to the flap retraction schedule on the airspeed indicator.
During the flap retraction sequence, do not select the next flap setting until the aircraft
has accelerated beyond the amber warning band (on the airspeed indicator) for the next
flap setting.
For example, if you want FLAPS 5, DO NOT select FLAPS 5 until the speed bug is at or
above the FLAPS 5 indicator (takeoff FLAPS 10 : at speedtape display “5”, select FLAPS 5)

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 AT THRUST REDUCTION (Above, below, or at flap acceleration height)

The reduction to climb thrust limit CLB will automatically occur :

VNAV engaged - when flaps are set to 5
CLIMB POWER :
- or at Climb thrust reduction height
CHECK
When reaching Flaps 5, select Thrust reduction to climb thrust
VNAV not used
limit CLB by pressing the MCP THR switch.

GEAR LEVER :
OFF
When gear is up and climb
power is set (to depressurise
the gear hydraulics)

PACK control selectors :

ALL to NORM

• Engine anti-ice must be selected ON during all

ground and flight operations when icing
ANTI-ICE switches : conditions (*) exist or are anticipated.
AUTO (*) TAT ≤ 10°C and visible moisture (clouds, fog
with visibility ≤ 1600 m, rain, snow and so on)
If switches have been
set to ON before • Engine anti-ice does not need to be used during
climb and cruise segments when the temperature
is less than - 40°C SAT.
AFTER FLAP RETRACTION IS COMPLETE
BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :
Landing gear : UP and OFF Landing gear : UP
AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST : Flaps : UP Flaps : UP
PERFORM Air conditioning : __ SET
Nacelle anti-ice : __ SET
Altimeters : SET & X-CHKD

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 CLIMB PROCEDURE
WHEN PASSING TRANSITION ALTITUDE

ALTIMETERS :
SET STD & X-CHECK

WHEN PASSING FL 100

LANDING LIGHTS :
OFF

CABIN SIGNS :
AS NEEDED
The SEATBELTS
indicator may be turned
OFF above 10 000 ft
If set to AUTO, it will
automatically turn off
AT SPEED TRANSITION (usually FL 100 or 10 000 FT)

ECON CLIMB :
CHECK ACTIVE Although a MAX RATE speed is not provided
directly by the FMC, this speed can be
ACT ECON CLB approximated by adding 25 KT to the MAX
is displayed on VNAV ANGLE climb speed up to speeds of Mach .84.
page

THR REF VNAV SPD

1 Climbing
Throttles at climb limit Airspeed on elevator
VNAV SPD
Mode Annunciation on 2 Approaching target altitude VNAV SPD in altitude
PFD during climb SPD acquire submode
Airspeed on throttles
FMC constraint captured VNAV PTH
3
MCP altitude captured VNAV ALT

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 CRUISE PROCEDURE
FLIGHT PROGRESS /
PERFORMANCE / NAVIGATION :
MONITOR
FUEL SYSTEM :
Monitor the FUEL PANEL and EICAS messages (see next page)
MONITOR
On ARRIVALS page, enter as much of the expected arrival procedure as
ARRIVALS PROCEDURE :
possible.
ENTER AS NEEDED
Check routing using the MAP mode on the ND.

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 FUEL SYSTEM OPERATION

Fuel system management cards

(FSMCs) automatically command
fuel valves open or closed and fuel
pumps ON or OFF according to
fuel management logic.

Before engine start and all tanks full :

● set all valve, main pump, and main tank O/J pump switches to ON
● set center pump to ON if center wing tank ≥ 7 700 kg
● stabilizer tank pumps must remain OFF

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On the ground before takeoff
→ FSMCs close crossfeed valves 2 and 3
Flaps extend to takeoff position (10-20)

Center Pumps switches are OFF Center Pumps switches are ON

(fuel < 7 700 kg in center wing tank) (fuel ≥ 7 700 kg in center wing tank)

FSMCs activate O/J pumps 2 and 3 O/J pumps 2 and 3 are inhibited from operating when
O/J pumps 2 provide fuel to engine 1 pressure is detected from CWT pumps
O/J pumps 3 provide fuel to engine 4 CWT pumps provide fuel to engines 1 and 4
Main pumps 2 and 3 provide fuel to their related engine Main pumps 2 and 3 provide fuel to their related engine

After takeoff
→ FSMCs open crossfeed valves 2 and 3
Flaps are retracted

Center Pumps switches are OFF Center Pumps switches are ON

(fuel < 7 700 kg in center wing tank) (fuel ≥ 7 700 kg in center wing tank)

FSMCs activate O/J pumps 2 and 3 Override/jettison pumps 2 and 3 are inhibited from
O/J pumps 2 provide fuel to engines 1 and 2 operating when pressure is detected from CWT pumps
O/J pumps 3 provide fuel to engines 3 and 4 CWT pumps provide fuel to all engines

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During climb

Stabilizer tank pumps must remain OFF

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In cruise, FSMCs will activate the stabilizer tank pumps when the associated switches are set to ON and the center
tank has decreased to 36 500 kg :

When FUEL PMP STB L or R message is shown and tank quantity > 1 600 kg,
set both L and R Stabilizer tank pumps switches ON

When the stabilizer tanks are empty, EICAS message FUEL LO STAB appears :

When FUEL LO STAB L message is shown and tank quantity < 1200 kg,
set left stabilizer tank pump switch OFF

**********************************************************************
When FUEL LO STAB R message is shown and tank quantity < 600 kg,
set right stabilizer tank pump switch OFF

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 FUEL LOW CTR message → set Center Pumps switches OFF
During step climb tank quantity ≈ 3 200 kg
(pitch ≥ 5°)
FUEL LO STAB message → set stabilizer tank pump switch OFF

FUEL OVD CTR message → set Center Pumps switches back ON

After levelling off tank quantity ≥ 1 800 kg
(pitch < 5°)
FUEL PMP STB message → set Stabilizer tank pumps switches back ON
tank quantity > 1 600 kg

When the center tank is empty.

When center tank pumps shut down (when low pressure is detected from either CWT pump with CWT pump
switches ON or when CWT pump switches are pushed OFF), FSMCs activate O/J pumps in main tanks 2 and 3, so
that main tank 2 supplies the left wing engines, and main tank 3 supplies the right wing engines.

When FUEL LOW CTR R or L message is shown and :

tank quantity ≈ 1 300 kg in cruise (pitch < 5°)
or tank quantity ≈ 3 200 kg in climb (pitch ≥ 5°)
→ set both L and R Center Pumps switches OFF

When FUEL OVD CTR L or R message is shown

and tank quantity ≥ 1 800 kg in cruise (pitch < 5°)
→ set both Center L and R Pumps switches ON

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During the next phase of flight, the reserve tanks are emptied
(when Main tank 2 or 3 quantity decreased to 18 100 kg, FSMCs activate
transfer from reserve tanks 2 & 3 to associated main tanks, and start
center tank scavenging).

Inboard main tank quantities depleted to the point where they are equal
to or less than outboard main tank quantities
(EICAS message FUEL TANK/ENG).

When FUEL TANK/ENG message is shown

and tank 2 quantity ≤ tank 1 or tank 3 quantity ≤ tank 4 :
● set main tank O/J pump switches to OFF
● set valve switches 1 and 4 to OFF

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 DESCENT PROCEDURE
Start the Descent Procedure before the airplane descends below the cruise altitude for arrival at destination.
Complete the descent Procedure by 10 000 feet MSL.

● For altitude changes, VNAV is generally considered to be the preferred method, as the VNAV program provides
speed management not found in the V/S mode, and as such can make for a smoother approach with less
significant throttle movement and thrust changes.
● When VNAV mode is not usable, or at the crews discretion, FLCH will provide for speed management during a
descent, but will result in increased throttle movement and cabin noise during small altitude changes.
● For small altitude changes, use of the V/S mode will minimize A/T thrust changes until the new, lower altitude is
reached.

Passenger comfort is maximized and engine wear and tear are minimized when changes in required thrust settings
are anticipated and accounted for by the crew.
For example, when the landing gear are lowered, timely selection of the next slower speed required for the
approach will eliminate the need for the A/T to increase thrust in order to compensate for increased drag from the
landing gear immediately prior to a thrust change for a decrease in approach speed.

Engine anti-ice :
● must be activated prior to, and operated during a descent in icing conditions
● should be activated even if the temperature falls below -40°C SAT during the descent
150 NM before TOD (15 minutes)
Landing weight : REVIEW
LANDING INFORMATION :
Landing distance : DETERMINE
RECEIVE
Landing flap setting : DETERMINE
(ATIS)
Autobrakes : DETERMINE

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 50 NM before TOD (5 minutes)
Recall and review all alert Not required if
messages and consequences. no messages shown.
EICAS RECALL :
CHECK

EICAS CANCEL :
PUSH

ALTIMETER :
PRESELECT QNH

MINIMUMS bugs :
MDA(H) or DA(H) SET AS NEEDED
For non-precision and CAT I approaches set baro
minimum and blank radio minimum,
else set radio minimum and blank baro minimum

AUTOBRAKES selector :
SET AS NEEDED
DRY runway :1 or 2
WET runway or limited distance : 3 or 4

DEP/ARR page : select appropriate STAR and/or runway

NAV RADIO page : set required navaids
APPROACH REF page :
SET VREF for the planned
CDU
APPROACH DATA : landing weight and flap setting
SET

APPROACH BRIEFING :
PERFORM
BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

DESCENT CHECKLIST : Recall : CHECKED

PERFORM Autobrake : ___
Landing data : VREF___, MINIMUMS___
Approach briefing : COMPLETED

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 WHEN CLEARED TO DESCEND (TOD)

SEATBELTS selector :
ON

MCP altitude bug :

SET CLEARANCE LIMIT ALTITUDE

WHEN PASSING FL 100

LANDING LIGHTS :
ON
LOGO light : AS NEEDED

1 Cruising at FMC CRZ ALT SPD

Mode Annunciation on PFD
IDLE VNAV PTH
during VNAV descent
2 VNAV start guidance along idle descent path 
HOLD

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 INITIAL APPROACH PROCEDURE
The Approach Procedure is started at transition level.
Complete the Approach Procedure before :
- the Initial Approach Fix, or
- the start of radar vectors to the final approach course, or
- the start of a visual approach
WHEN PASSING THROUGH TRANSITION LEVEL

ALTIMETERS :
SET QNH & X-CHECK
Push STD switch to change to QNH

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

Altimeters : ___ Recall : CHECKED
APPROACH CHECKLIST : Briefing : COMPLETED
PERFORM V REF : SET
Minima : SET
Altimeters : SET & X-CHKD

When a flap level is selected, set MCP speed to the flap

maneuver speed.
Slow the aircraft using appropriate throttle input and
extend the flaps according to the flap deployment
FLAPS : schedule displayed on the PFD (as soon as a flap setting
EXTEND indicator passes the current speed marker, lower flaps
to the next flap setting).
According to flap speed schedule
For example :
Current flap position 10.
At speedtape display “10”, select flaps 20 and set MCP
speed for selected flaps “20”.

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 ILS APPROACH PROCEDURE (all engine or one engine out)
ON RADAR VECTORS or ENROUTE TO IAF FOR PROCEDURE TURN
When using LNAV to intercept the final approach
MCP heading window : course, LNAV might parallel the localizer without
SET capturing it.
Use HDG SEL to intercept The airplane can then descend on the glideslope
the final approach course with the localizer not captured !
FLAPS : MCP command speed bug :
(Vfe = 280 kt / 260 kt)
SET 1 / SET 5 Set speed 5 REF
ON LOCALIZER INTERCEPT HEADING
FLAPS : MCP command speed bug :
(Vfe = 240 kt)
SET 10 Set speed 10 REF
MCP : The localizer and glideslope captures are entirely
Arm APP mode independent events, and theoretically it doesn’t
matter in which order they occur (although
When cleared for approach
normally you would aim to intercept the localizer
(some airlines select APP first, and then capture the glideslope as it joins you
when localizer alive) from above.

LOCALIZER CAPTURE
Capture can occur providing that the airplane track is within +/- 60° of the localizer course.

MCP heading window :

SET to RWY heading

GLIDESLOPE ALIVE

GEAR :
(VLO = 270 kt)
DOWN

FLAPS : MCP command speed bug :

(Vfe = 230 kt)
SET 20 Set speed 20 REF

SPEED BRAKE :
ARM
With the speedbrake
armed, it will deploy as
soon as the main gears
touch the runway.

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 GLIDESLOPE CAPTURE
To capture the glideslope, the airplane track has to be within +/- 40° of the localizer course.

FLAPS :
SET 25 or 30 (landing)

(Vfe = 205 kt / 180 kt)

MCP command speed bug :

If autoland : SET VREF + 0

Otherwise : SET speed VREF+5

(+ half of headwind component)

MCP altitude bug :

SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

Speedbrake : ARMED Speedbrake : ARMED
LANDING CHECKLIST : Landing gear : DOWN Autobrake : __ SET
PERFORM Flaps : ___ Landing gear : DOWN GREEN
Flaps : __ GREEN
Cabin crew : NOTIFIED
AT FINAL APPROACH FIX or OM
Crossing altitude :
VERIFY

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 DECISION HEIGHT

AUTOPILOT :
DISCONNECT

Autopilot disengage switch

(Switch is not visualized in simulator; function is assigned to A-key on PC keyboard.)
First Push : Disengages all autopilots.
Second Push : Removes warning message >AUTOPILOT DISC and silences the wailer.

TOUCHDOWN

AUTOTHROTTLE :
DISCONNECT

Autothrottle disconnect switch

First Push : Disengages A/T and keeps it armed.
Second Push : Removes EICAS caution message >AUTOTHROT DISC.
LOC state G/S state Disengage by :

Rules for Armed Armed Pushing the APP switch again

disengaging Captured Armed Select a roll mode other than LNAV
APP mode Armed Captured Select a pitch mode other than VNAV
Captured Captured Push the TO/GA switch or turn off all autopilots and Flight Directors

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 NON PRECISION APPROACH (VOR, NDB, LOC, RNAV)
ON RADAR VECTORS or ENROUTE TO IAF FOR PROCEDURE TURN
FLAPS : MCP command speed bug :
(Vfe = 280 kt / 260 kt)
SET 1 / SET 5 Set speed 5 REF
ON THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE INTERCEPT HEADING
FLAPS : MCP command speed bug :
(Vfe = 240 kt)
SET 10 Set speed 10 REF

MCP roll mode :

Arm LNAV Use LNAV or HDG SEL to intercept
(for a RNAV, VOR or NDB approach) the final approach course as needed
or appropriate roll mode

AIRCRAFT IS TURNED ONTO THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE

2 NM (40 sec) BEFORE FAF (and after ALT, VNAV PTH or VNAV ALT is annunciated)

MCP speed mode :

SELECT or VERIFY
Speed intervention

MCP altitude bug : If NO VNAV :

SET MDA(H) or DA(H) If the first altitude constraint or MDA(H) do not
end in zero zero (00) (for example, 1820), set
Allows VNAV to command MCP ALTITUDE window to the closest 100 foot
descent in VNAV PTH below the constraint

MCP pitch mode : MCP pitch mode :

Select or verify VNAV SET V/S mode, 0 fpm
If non precision approach using VNAV If NO VNAV

MCP pitch mode :

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 1 NM (20 sec) BEFORE FAF (approaching glide path)

GEAR :
(VLO = 270 kt)
DOWN

FLAPS : MCP command speed bug :

(Vfe = 230 kt)
SET 20 Set speed 20 REF

SPEED BRAKE :
ARM
With the speedbrake armed,
it will deploy as soon as the main
gears touch the runway

AT FINAL APPROACH FIX (FAF)

MCP :
SET VERTICAL SPEED
If NO VNAV

FLAPS :
SET 25 or 30 (landing)

(Vfe = 205 kt / 180 kt)

MCP command speed bug :

SET speed VREF+5
(+ half of headwind component)

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

Speedbrake : ARMED Speedbrake : ARMED
LANDING CHECKLIST : Landing gear : DOWN Autobrake : __ SET
PERFORM Flaps : ___ Landing gear : DOWN GREEN
Flaps : __ GREEN
Cabin crew : NOTIFIED

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 When at least 300 feet below Missed Approach Altitude (using VNAV)
*******
When approximately 300 feet above MDA(H) (using V/S)

MCP altitude bug :

SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE

At DA(H) or MDA(H)

Autopilot disengage switch

(Switch is not visualized in simulator; function is assigned to A-key on PC
AUTOPILOT : keyboard.)
DISCONNECT First Push : Disengages all autopilots.
Second Push : Removes warning message >AUTOPILOT DISC and
silences the wailer.
Autothrottle disconnect switch
AUTOTHROTTLE :
DISCONNECT First Push : Disengages A/T and keeps it armed.
Second Push : Removes EICAS caution message >AUTOTHROT DISC.

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 LANDING PROCEDURE
At 50 feet radio altitude

THROTTLES :
IDLE

At 30 feet radio altitude

NOSE UP PITCH : Maximum PITCH = 11° (tailstrike)

INCREASE to 6°
Then keep the pitch attitude Maximum ROLL = 6° (the part that contacts the
constant until touchdown ground is the outboard engine nacelle)

After main gear touchdown

REVERSER LEVERS :
PULL
Monitor REV on EICAS

SPEEDBRAKES :
CHECK autodeployment
(UP)

At 80 knots
REVERSER LEVERS :
IDLE
At 30 kt or prior to runway turn-off
AUTOPILOT :
DISENGAGE
A/T ARM switch :
OFF

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 GO-AROUND PROCEDURE / MISSED APPROACH (all engine or one engine out)
« GO AROUND / FLAPS 20 » :
ANNOUNCE

TO/GA switch :

TO/GA switch and FLAPS 20

PRESS

at the same time

FLAPS :
20

Positive rate

GEAR :
UP

Above 400 feet radio altitude

LNAV (or HDG sel) :

SELECT

At acceleration height (above 1 000 feet)

If FLCH is selected :
● set speed to the maneuvering speed for the planned flap setting
VNAV or FLCH :
SELECT If VNAV is selected :
● select speed intervention as needed
● set speed to the maneuvering speed for the planned flap setting

RETRACT FLAPS : If FLCH is selected :

ON SCHEDULE ● after flap retraction to the planned flap setting, push THR switch

After Flaps retraction is complete

AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST :
PERFORM

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 AFTER LANDING PROCEDURE
When clear of the active runway

SPEEDBRAKE lever :
DOWN
When you apply taxi thrust,
the speedbrakes will retract

APU selector :
START then release to ON

LANDING LIGHT switches :

OFF

STROBE LIGHTS switches :

OFF

WEATHER RADAR :
OFF
Deselect WXR
on both EFIS controls

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 FLAPS lever :
UP

AUTOBRAKES selector :
OFF

TRANSPONDER :
AS NEEDED
At airport where ground
tracking is not available,
select STANDBY
At airport equipped to track
airplanes on the ground, select
an active transponder setting,
but not a TCAS mode

STABILIZER TRIM :
6 UNITS

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

Strobes : OFF
AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST : Stabilizer : 6 UNITS
PERFORM Speedbrake : DOWN
Flaps : UP
APU electrics : ON
Doors to manual : CHECKED

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 SHUTDOWN PROCEDURE
Leave all ENG hydraulic pump switches and all ENG Bleed air switches ON.
PARKING BRAKE :
SET
Check PARK BRAKE SET
message displayed
on upper EICAS

APU GEN 1 and 2 switches :

ON

HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP

selectors :
OFF

FUEL CONTROL switches :

CUTOFF
In the sequence 1, 2, 3, 4

SEATELTS selector :
OFF

FUEL PUMP switches :

OFF

(no ON legend visible)

NACELLE & WING ANTI-ICE

switches :
AUTO

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 BEACON switch :
OFF

FLIGHT DIRECTOR switches :

BOTH OFF

PARKING BRAKE :
RELEASE
When wheel chocks in place

AFT CARGO HEAT switch :

OFF

EICAS status display :

CHECK
Note status messages
in maintenance log

TRANSPONDER :
STBY

EXTERNAL POWER :
AS NEEDED

EXTERIOR LIGHTS switches :

ALL OFF

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

Hydraulic panel : SET Hyd dem pumps : OFF
SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST : Fuel pumps : OFF Fuel pump sws : OFF
PERFORM Flaps : UP Aft cargo heat : OFF
Parking brake : ___ Weather radar : OFF
Fuel control switches : CUTOFF Park brake : RELEASED
Weather radar : OFF Fuel control sws : CUTOFF

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 SECURE PROCEDURE

IRS mode selectors :

OFF

EMERGENCY LIGHTS switch :

OFF

PACKS selectors :
OFF

APU selector & EXT PWR switches :

OFF

STANDBY POWER selector :

OFF

BATTERY switch :
OFF
Leave the switch ON for 2 minutes
after selecting APU to OFF;
this provides fire detection
during APU cooling phase

BOEING checklist : BAW checklist :

IRSs : OFF IRS : OFF
Emergency exit lights : OFF Emerg exit lights : OFF
SECURE CHECKLIST : Packs : OFF Packs : OFF
PERFORM APU : OFF
External power : OFF
Stby power sw : OFF
Battery switch : OFF

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 AFDS MODES

AUTOTHROTTLE MODES PITCH MODES

A/T provides speed limit protection by modulating thrust Pitch mode commands pitch to maintain :
to prevent exceeding limits related to : • altitude
• flap settings • vertical speed
• angle of attack • airspeed
• and maximum structural speeds • or climb/descent path
The FMC : Pitch mode is nearly always directly linked to actions in
• display the thrust limit for the current regime of the Thrust mode.
flight on the EICAS display
Pitch mode inputs can come from:
• provides commands directly to the A/T so as not to
• the MCP altitude command knob
exceed these thrust limits in any mode of flight
• the MCP vertical speed knob
The A/T can accept : • or the FMC directly
• automatic input directly from the FMC entered
flight plan whenever VNAV is selected
• or manually from the crew via the MCP
Maintain thrust setting to maintain a Maintain the FMC or MCP commanded
THR VNAV SPD
commanded vertical speed. airspeed using the elevators.
Thrust is set to maintain current thrust
Maintain the FMC altitude or the VNAV
THR REF limit setting displayed on upper EICAS VNAV PTH
descent path using the elevators.
display above engine indications.
Throttles are moving to idle. Maintain the selected MCP commanded
IDLE VNAV ALT altitude (using the elevators) when it is
IDLE mode is followed by HOLD mode. captured whilst under VNAV guidance.
Thrust lever A/T servos are inhibited. Maintain the selected MCP commanded
HOLD V/S vertical speed using the elevators.
The pilot can set the thrust levers
manually. Speed protection is not provided.
A/T maintains the MCP commanded
Maintain the selected MCP airspeed
airspeed.
SPD FLCH SPD using the elevators.
A/T will not exceed thrust limits displayed
FLCH provides airspeed protection.
on EICAS or airspeed limits.

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 SOPs SUMMARY

COCKPIT SAFETY CHECKLIST

ELECTRICAL POWER UP EXTERNAL POWER OR APU POWER : ON

NAV LIGHTS : ON

IRS : NAV
STATUS display : CHECK
PRELIMINARY PREFLIGHT
CIRCUIT BREAKERS : CHECK
OVERHEAD MAINTENANCE PANEL : CHECK

IDENT page
INITIAL DATA : SET
POS INIT page

CDU PREFLIGHT RTE page

DEP / ARR page
NAVIGATION DATA : SET
LEGS page
NAV RAD page

EMER LIGHTS : ARMED

SCAN FLOW : CHECK
PREFLIGHT
SEATBELTS : ON

PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST = BEFORE START CHECKLIST

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1 - BEFORE START
(FINAL COCKPIT PREPARATION)
APU : START (IF NOT RUNNING)
PERF INIT
THRUST LIM
CDU PERFORMANCE DATA : SET
TAKEOFF REF
VNAV CLB
MCP MODE CONTROL PANEL : SET
TAXI & TAKEOFF BRIEFING : PERFORM
FUEL QUANTITY : CHECK
MAIN tank FUEL PUMP : ALL ON
FUEL X-FEED : SET

2 - BEFORE START
(READY TO PUSHBACK & START)
DOORS : CLOSED
PUSHBACK/START CLEARANCE : OBTAIN
HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP 4 : AUX
HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP 1 2 3 : AUTO
BEACON : BOTH
EICAS : RECALL / CANCEL
STAB TRIM : CHECK

BEFORE START CHECKLIST = CLRD FOR START CHECKLIST

CDU DISPLAY : SET PF selects TAKEOFF REF page

PM selects LEGS page

SECONDARY EICAS ENG : DISPLAY

ENGINE START
PACK : ONE ON or ALL OFF

APU : OFF
HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP 4 : AUTO
NACELLE ANTI-ICE : AS NEEDED

BEFORE TAXI AFT CARGO HEAT : AS NEEDED

PACK 1, 2 & 3 : NORM
EICAS : RECALL / CANCEL

BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST = AFTER START CHECKLIST

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 CLOCK : RESET THE ELAPSED TIME
FLAPS : SET
FLIGHT CONTROLS : CHECK
TRANSPONDER : AS NEEDED
RTO BRIEFING : PERFORM
PACKS : OFF
CABIN CREW : NOTIFY TO PREPARE FOR TAKEOFF
BEFORE TAKEOFF
WEATHER RADAR & TERRAIN display : SET AS NEEDED
(TAXI OUT)
WHEN ENTERING THE RUNWAY

STROBE LIGHTS : ON
TCAS : SET RA/TA

WHEN CLEARED FOR TAKEOFF

LANDING LIGHTS : ON

BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

CLOCK : START
TAKEOFF THRUST : ADVANCE TO APPROXIMATELY 70% N1
1.10 EPR
TO/GA : PRESS
PFD : CHECK THR REF IS ENGAGED

“80 KNOTS”

PFD : CHECK A/T HOLD MODE IS DISPLAYED

“POSITIVE RATE”

GEAR : UP

TAKEOFF AUTOPILOT : ENGAGE AS DESIRED ONCE ABOVE 250 FT RA

AT FLAP ACCELERATION HEIGHT (default = 1 000 FT)

FLAPS : RETRACT ON SCHEDULE

AT THRUST REDUCTION (above, below, or at flap acceleration height)

CLIMB POWER CLB : CHECK

GEAR LEVER : OFF
PACK : ALL to NORM
ANTI-ICE : AUTO

AFTER FLAP RETRACTION IS COMPLETE

AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

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 WHEN PASSING TRANSITION ALTITUDE

ALTIMETERS : SET STD & CHECK

WHEN PASSING FL 100

CLIMB LANDING LIGHTS : OFF

CABIN SIGNS : AS NEEDED

AT SPEED TRANSITION (usually FL 100 or 10 000 FEET)

ECON CLIMB ECON CLB : CHECK ACTIVE

150 NM before TOD (15 minutes)

FMC approach data : PREPARE

Landing weight : REVIEW
LANDING INFORMATION : RECEIVE
Landing distance : DETERMINE
(ATIS)
Landing flap setting : DETERMINE
Autobrakes : DETERMINE

50 NM before TOD (5 minutes)

EICAS : RECALL / CANCEL

ALTIMETER : PRESELECT QNH
DESCENT
MINIMUMS bugs : SET MDA(H) or DA(H)
AUTOBRAKES : SET AS NEEDED
CDU APPROACH DATA : SET
APPROACH REF page : SET VREF for the planned landing weight and flap setting
APPROACH BRIEFING : PERFORM

DESCENT CHECKLIST

When cleared to descend (TOD)

SEATBELTS : ON
MCP ALTITUDE : SET (to altitude at first Alt constraint, or else OM / FAF)

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 WHEN PASSING FL 100

LANDING LIGHTS : ON

WHEN PASSING THROUGH TRANSITION LEVEL

INITIAL APPROACH
ALTIMETERS : SET QNH & CHECK

APPROACH CHECKLIST

FLAPS : EXTEND ON SCHEDULE

ON RADAR VECTORS or ENROUTE TO IAF FOR PROCEDURE TURN

FLAPS : SET 1 / SET 5

MCP command speed bug : Set speed 5 REF

ON LOCALIZER INTERCEPT HEADING

FLAPS : SET 10
MCP command speed bug : Set speed 10 REF
MCP : Arm APP mode When cleared for approach

LOCALIZER CAPTURE

MCP heading window : SET to RWY heading

GLIDESLOPE ALIVE

LANDING GEAR : DOWN

FLAPS : SET 20
MCP command speed bug : Set speed 20 REF
ILS APPROACH SPEED BRAKE : ARM
(normal / 1 engine inop)
GLIDESLOPE CAPTURE

FLAPS : SET 25 or 30 (landing)

MCP command speed bug : If autoland : SET VREF + 0
Otherwise : SET speed VREF+5 (+ half of headwind component)
MCP altitude bug : SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE

LANDING CHECKLIST

AT FINAL APPROACH FIX or OM

Crossing altitude : VERIFY

DECISION HEIGHT

AUTOPILOT : DISCONNECT

TOUCHDOWN

AUTOTHROTTLE : DISCONNECT

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 ON RADAR VECTORS or ENROUTE TO IAF FOR PROCEDURE TURN

FLAPS : SET 1 / SET 5

MCP command speed bug : Set speed 5 REF

ON THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE INTERCEPT HEADING

FLAPS : SET 10
MCP command speed bug : Set speed 10 REF
MCP roll mode : Arm LNAV (for a RNAV, VOR or NDB approach)
or appropriate roll mode

AIRCRAFT IS TURNED ONTO THE FINAL APPROACH COURSE

2 NM (40 sec) BEFORE FAF

(and after ALT, VNAV PTH or VNAV ALT is annunciated)

MCP speed mode : SELECT or VERIFY Speed intervention

MCP altitude bug : SET MDA(H) or DA(H)

MCP pitch mode : Select or verify VNAV If non precision approach using VNAV

MCP pitch mode : SET V/S mode, 0 fpm If NO VNAV

NON PRECISION
APPROACH 1 NM (20 sec) BEFORE FAF (approaching glide path)
(VOR, NDB, LOC, RNAV)
LANDING GEAR : DOWN
FLAPS : SET 20
MCP command speed bug : Set speed 20 REF
SPEED BRAKE : ARM

AT THE FINAL APPROACH FIX (FAF)

MCP : SET VERTICAL SPEED If NO VNAV

FLAPS : SET 25 or 30 (landing)
MCP command speed bug : SET speed VREF+5 (+ half of headwind component)

LANDING CHECKLIST

When at least 300 feet below Missed Approach Altitude (using VNAV)
When approximately 300 feet above MDA(H) (using V/S)

MCP altitude bug : SET MISSED APPROACH ALTITUDE

At DA(H) or MDA(H)

AUTOPILOT : DISCONNECT
AUTOTHROTTLE : DISCONNECT

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 At 50 feet radio altitude

THROTTLES : IDLE

At 30 feet radio altitude

NOSE UP PITCH : INCREASE to 6°

After main gear touchdown

REVERSER LEVERS : PULL Monitor REV on EICAS

LANDING
SPEEDBRAKES : CHECK autodeployment

At 80 knots

REVERSER LEVERS : IDLE

At 30 kt or prior to runway turn-off

AUTOPILOT : DISENGAGE
A/T ARM switch : OFF

« GO AROUND / FLAPS 20 » : ANNOUNCE

TO/GA : PRESS
FLAPS : 20 TO/GA switch and FLAPS 20 at the same time

Positive rate

GEAR : UP

Above 400 feet radio altitude

LNAV (or HDG sel) : SELECT

GO-AROUND / At acceleration height (above 1 000 feet)

MISSED APPROACH
(normal / 1 engine inop) If FLCH is selected : set speed to the maneuvering
speed for the planned flap setting

VNAV or FLCH : SELECT If VNAV is selected :

- select speed intervention as needed
- set speed to the maneuvering speed for the
planned flap setting

After flap retraction to the planned flap setting, if

RETRACT FLAPS : ON SCHEDULE
FLCH was selected, push the THRUST switch

AFTER FLAP RETRACTION IS COMPLETE

AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

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 SPEEDBRAKE : DOWN
APU : START
LANDING LIGHT : OFF
STROBE : OFF
WEATHER RADAR : OFF
AFTER LANDING
FLAPS : UP
AUTOBRAKES : OFF
TRANSPONDER : AS NEEDED
STABILIZER TRIM : 6 UNITS

AFTER LANDING

Leave all ENG hydraulic pump switches and all ENG Bleed air switches ON.
PARKING BRAKE : SET
APU GEN 1 and 2 : ON
HYDRAULIC DEMAND PUMP : OFF
FUEL CONTROL : CUTOFF
SEATELTS selector : OFF
FUEL PUMP : OFF
NACELLE & WING ANTI-ICE : AUTO
SHUTDOWN
BEACON : OFF
FLIGHT DIRECTOR : BOTH OFF
AFT CARGO HEAT : OFF
EICAS status display : CHECK
TRANSPONDER : STBY
EXTERNAL POWER : AS NEEDED
EXTERIOR LIGHTS : ALL OFF

SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST

IRS : OFF
EMERGENCY LIGHTS : OFF
PACKS : OFF

SECURE APU & EXT PWR : OFF

STANDBY POWER : OFF
BATTERY : OFF

SECURE CHECKLIST

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