BOEING 737NG PROCEDURE MANUAL (600-700-800-900)

INTRODUCTION: This manual aims to present the operation of the Boeing 737 in the most
realistic way possible, in a “step by step” scheme, although this does not need to be used as
a “checklist” for normal use, if we must take these procedures as a reference, and learn
them to develop a personal pattern of conduct or behavior in the cockpit (cockpit discipline,
that is, being methodical) that ensures that all these procedures are carried out in the
correct order and form.

We should not confuse this manual with the “checklist” (which are mandatory for real pilots,
and which we recommend that you use to increase the realism and safety of the operation),
since here we reflect the procedures that must be followed. in each phase of the flight, and
the “Checklist” are used for the crew to VERIFY that these procedures have ALREADY been
completed. We recommend that you print the checklist that we provide on the last 2 pages
of this manual, for use during the different phases of the flight.

Cockpit readiness check ( carried out when the aircraft crew takes over, on the first flight
of the day, or during a crew change. Generally, in real operation when the crew arrives at
the aircraft, Maintenance already delivers the aircraft with electrical power from the GPU,
and with the IRS aligned, as well as with the essential systems ready to be checked ).

BATTERY
SWITCH ................................................ .................................................. .ON

STANDBY POWER SWITCH ………………………...................................... ............................ON

* GROUND POWER……………………………………………… ................................................ON

LOGO AND NAV LIGHTS ………………………………………………. .......................................ON

* In the interest of greater fuel economy, the GPU (Ground Power Unit) should be used
during initial Cockpit preparation. This will allow the crew to delay use of the APU until
immediately prior to the start of launch and taxiing.

CHECKING AND PREPARING THE “OVERHEAD PANEL”

FLIGHT CONTROL PANEL (Primary and Alternate Flight Controls)

The 5 switches with “guards” …………………………………………………………………….…………….…All below

ALTERNATE FLAPS position switch ………………………………………………………………………………………….Off

YAW DAMPER switch………………………………………………………………………………………………………………ON

FUEL SYSTEM PANEL

CROSSFEED selector……………………………………………………………………………………………………CLOSED

FUEL AMOUNT…………………………………………………………………………………………CHECK

FUEL PUMP switches (for all tanks containing fuel) ……………………….ON

LOW PRESSURE lights ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..OFF

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PANEL

CABIN/UTIL power switch ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….ON

IFE/PASS seat power

switch.............................................. ............................................ON

Generator Drive DISCONNECT switches …………………………………………………………”Guards” DOWN

BUS TRANSFER switch ………………………………………………………………………….AUTO (“Save” below)

CENTRAL SECTION OF THE OVERHEAD PANEL (Miscellaneous)

EQUIPMENT COOLING switches ................................................. .........................

NORMAL

EMERGENCY EXIT lights switch …………………………………………………………..ARMED (“Save” below)

PASSENGER
SIGNS ................................................ ..................................................ON

ANTI ICE AND HEATING PANEL

WINDOW HEAT
switches ................................................. ............................................ON

PROBE HEAT switches ................................................. ............................................

OFF

WING and ENGINE ANTI ICE switches ………………………………………………………………………………….OFF

HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PANEL (Hydraulics)

System A HYDRAULIC PUMP switches ……………………………………………………………………………………ON

System B HYDRAULIC PUMP switches ……………………………………………………………………………………ON

Electric Pump LOW PRESSURE Lights …………………………………………………………………………OFF

SYSTEM PRESSURE ……………………………………………………………………………………………………2800 psi

PRESSURIZATION SYSTEM PANEL

CABIN DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE…………………………………………………………………………………….ZERO

FLIGHT ALTITUDE Indicator ……………………………………………………..Enter CRUISE Altitude

LANDING ALTITUDE window …………………………………………………. Enter Destination Altitude

PRESSURIZATION MODE selector …………………………………………………………………………………AUTO

LOWER SECTION OF THE OVERHEAD PANEL

IGNITION SELECT switch ................................................... ................................IGN L

or R ( * This, in real operation, is usually set to L odd days, and in R on even days, to
alternate the use of the 2 ignition systems. The “Both” position is used in extreme cold or
rain or any condition that makes it difficult to start the engine .

ENGINE START SWITCHES ................................................ .................................... OFF

RECIRCULATION FAN switch ................................................... ..................................

CAR
AIR CONDITIONING PACK switches ................................................ .........................
CAR

ISOLATIONVALVE switch ................................................ .................................... OPEN

ENGINE BLEED AIR switches ................................................ ....................................

ON

APU BLEED AIR switch ................................................ ............................................

OFF

Then, we go to the EFIS control panel (in the main panel, it controls the Navigation
Display screen).

BAROMETRIC reference selector ……………………………………………………………………Set QNH Local

MODE Selector................................................ .................................................. ...

map

MODE CONTROL PANEL (The panel where the autopilot controls are located).

COURSE................................................. .................... SET FOR IFR OUTPUT (SID)

FLIGHT DIRECTOR switches ................................................. ....................................

ON

AUTOTHROTTLE switch ................................................ ............................................

OFF

HEADING................................................. ................................. Enter runway heading

BANK ANGLE LIMIT switch ................................................ ........................... At

discretion

ALTITUDE ................................................. ....................Set authorized initial altitude

AUTOPILOTS “Master” switches……………………………………………………………………Disconnected

AUTOBRAKE switch ................................................ ..................................................

RTO

CENTER PEDESTAL (Engine Controls)

SPEED BRAKE lever (air brakes)................................................. ....................... DOWN

Power levers................................................. ............................................ SLOW

MOTION

Fuel shut-off valves................................................... .............. DOWN (Cut)

PARKING BRAKE ................................................ ............................................

ACTIVATED

STABILIZER TRIM ................................................ ................. INSIDE THE GREEN ARCH

FIRE ALARM SYSTEM ON ENGINES AND APU (under the engine levers)

TEST SWITCH ………………………………………………………………………………..Move to FAUL/INOP position

Verify that the FAULT lights come on. We take it to the opposite position:
FIRE/OVERHEAT WARNING ……………………………………………………………………CHECK ALARM ( Then
we deactivate it by pressing the red “Master Warning” on the main panel )

RADIO PANEL

RADIOS .........................................Enter the frequencies necessary for the output ( SID)

TRANSPONDER ................................................. ...........Enter code assigned by ATC

FMC/CDU (Flight and Navigation Computer)

IDENT Page

We verify that the aircraft model and active AIRAC data are correct.

POS INIT page

We enter the code of the airport where we are.

RTE page

We load/enter the route either by loading a previously saved one (entering the route code)
or manually (origin/destination and the points later). We press ACTIVATE and EXECUTE

DEPARTURES Page

Enter active takeoff runway and instrument departure procedure (SID) if applicable.

Then ACTIVATE and EXECUTE

RTE page

Verify the entered exit and the route. Correct any discontinuities that may exist.

Then ACTIVATE and EXECUTE

PERF INIT page

Check the fuel total that appears on the page and compare it with that of the tanks.

Enter Weights, Cost Index, Cruise Altitude and Transition.

Then EXECUTE.

Page N1 LIMIT

Enter outside temperature (OAT)

Select the Takeoff and Climb power modes that we want (if we use reduced, take into
account temperature, track length and weight! Consult the limitations tables in the PMDG
manual).

TAKEOFF REF

Enter takeoff flaps and V-speeds (V1 VR and V2 speeds, click on 1R, 2R, 3R to appear
automatically).
REVERSE AND START-UP

AUTHORIZATION FOR START-UP................................................. ...........RECEIVED

DOORS ................................................. .................................................. .CLOSED

APU................................................. .................................................. ....................

ON

APU GENERATORS……………………………………………………………………………………………………ON

APU BLEED AIR switch………………………………………………………………………………………………………………ON

AIR CONDITIONING PACK

switches................................................ ............................OFF

ANTI-COLLISION light
switch............................................... ........................................ON

We carry out the “BEFORE START CHECKLIST”

To start up, proceed as follows:

We turn the engine ignition switch number 2 (right), on the overhead panel, to the GND
position. We monitor that the N2 of the engine begins to rise. When reaching 19%, we move
the fuel shut-off valves on the center pedestal (under the throttle levers) to the up position,
to open the fuel flow to the engine. Once turned on, we check on the main panel that N1 and
EGT increase and stabilize, and that the oil pressure and temperature also increase to the
normal level. Once the parameters are stabilized, we repeat the same procedure for motor 1
(left).

After Start

ENGINE GENERATOR switches ................................................ ..................................

ON

APU ................................................. .................................................. ..................

OFF

PROBE HEAT
switches ................................................. .................................................. ON

ANTI-ICE ................................................ .................................................. At

discretion

ALL HYDRAULIC PUMP switches ........................................... ........................ ON

PACK switches ................................................ .................................................. .. CAR

APU BLEED AIR switch ................................................ ............................................

OFF

ISOLATION VALVE switch ................................................. ........................................

CAR

Before Takeoff
RECALL SWITCH ................................................ ............................................ CHECK
*

* To make a RECALL, on the main panel, press where the system faults appear in amber,
they all turn on, and then they should all turn off... if any remain on, something is not right.

FLIGHT CONTROLS ................................................ ..................................CHECK/FREE

FLAPS................................................. .................................................. .... SET 5/10

*

* The Standard value is usually 5, positions 10 and 15 are used with a lot of weight and/or
very short runways. To decide this, we must look at the takeoff tables provided by PMDG in
its manual, in the TAKE OFF chapter.

STABILIZER TRIM ................................................ ..................................................

SET

TAKEOFF BRIEFING ................................................ ........................................ Review

*

In the briefing, as a general rule, the takeoff maneuver and the SID are reviewed. Regarding
emergencies, we must bear in mind that, below 80kt, we abort the takeoff due to any alarm
or failure, between 80kt and V1, we only abort due to engine failure, fire, hydraulic or flight
control failure, or, at the discretion of the commander, ANY FAILURE THAT LEADS TO THINK
THAT THE PLANE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TAKE OFF FLIGHT SAFELY. Once V1 is reached, we
will continue the takeoff by right, maintaining at least V2+15kt, and ascending without delay
to 1500AGL or the minimum safe altitude of the sector, to LATER take care of the failure.
Let's remember, first of all, in an emergency, the priority should ALWAYS be controlling the
plane.

AUTHORIZATION FOR
TAKEOFF................................................... .....................RECEIVED

ENGINE START SWITCHES ................................................ ....................................

CONT

LANDING LIGHTS ................................................ .................................................. .

ON

STROBE LIGHTS ................................................ .................................................. ...

ON

TRANSPONDER ................................................. ............................ ON (CHARLIE

MODE)

We carry out the “BEFORE START CHECKLIST”

EXPLANATION OF THE TAKEOFF PROCEDURE

We advance the power levers approximately up to 40% N1.

We observed the engine instruments, stabilized and everything normal.

We advance the power levers to takeoff N1.

After takeoff power has been applied, the Commander's hand must remain on the power
levers until we reach V1, once in V1, we will remove it and place it on the horns. (This is
done by procedure, so that once V1 is reached, we MUST continue the takeoff, and in this
way, avoid the impulse to abort after V1, which would put the plane in a very high risk
situation).

We maintain directional control with the rudder pedals, and slight forward pressure on the
horns.

We verify Live Anemometer (that the speed begins to increase), and engine parameters in
normal operating regime.

We verified 80 knots (by hearing the call out of “eighty knots”) .

“V1, and rotate” gently, we will take the nose to an initial position of 8 degrees above the
horizon, (at a speed of about 3 degrees per second); This is because the 737-800, due to its
length, when reaching a position of 11 degrees, will produce a “tail strike” (the tail will collide
with the ground). Once we have exceeded 20 feet AGL, we continue rotating up to about 15
degrees, or whatever the flight director tells us.

With positive climb, train up.

Maintain a minimum of V2 + 15 knots during initial climb. (Safety speed in case of engine
failure).

Until we reach 400 feet AGL, if we have to turn, we will limit the bank angle to a maximum
of 15 degrees.

After 1,000 ft AGL, we activate autothrottle and autopilot, we begin to retract the Flaps as
we reach the corresponding speeds (they appear on the speedometer as VF15, VFUp... that
is, if we take off with Flaps 5, when we reach and exceed VF1 by about 5kt , is when we will
select Flap 1, never before, because we would be below the maneuvering speed for that flap
position).

When we have raised the flaps completely, we perform the “AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST”
.

Climb and Cruise

TRANSITION ALTITUDE ……………………………………………..Set Altimeters to STANDARD (1013)

Releasing 10,000 Ft:

LANDING LIGHTS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….……….OFF *

* At FSAirlines we must turn them off a little earlier, because after 10,000ft it penalizes us.

SEAT BELTS ………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………….

……… .OFF

When the LOW PRESSURE lights on the Center Tank illuminate …….…… CENTER PUMPS OFF

Descent and Approach

FMC/CDU ................................................ ............................ ADJUSTED FOR ARRIVAL *

* It is recommended that before starting the descent we have everything necessary

prepared, charts, METAR of the destination consulted, the STAR and arrival runway selected
in the FMC, so as not to overload ourselves with work during the descent.
SEAT BELT
SIGN .................................................................................. ......................................
........................ON

ANTI-ICE ................................................ .................................................. . Discretion

AUTOBRAKE ................................................. ............................................ Discretion

Crossing TRASITION ALTITUDE ……………………………………………………………………………..Adjust QNH

FINAL APPROACH COURSE…………………………… Set to ILS heading or final vector

MINIMUMS................................................. ............................ Adjust Decision Altitude

VHF NAV RADIOS ................................................ .................... Adjust for approximation

VREF For landing …………………………………………………………….……….…………. Adjust in FMC

AT FL100 or 10000' ………………………………………………………………………..…………… LANDING LIGHTS

ON

We carry out the “DESCENT APPROACH CHECKLIST” .

About to reach the IAF indicated on the chart (Initial Approach Fix, or initial approach point),
we must configure the airplane with Flaps 5, reducing to the appropriate speed (which
depending on the weight will vary, is around 180kt, preferably, we will select the reference
speed for Flaps 5 that will appear on the speedometer, to which we will add 5 knots, for
safety margin, that is, Vf5 + 5kt).

* A note, THE FLAPS ARE NOT AIR BRAKES!!! They should never be used to brake, as
they could suffer damage, we must always deploy them close to the reference speed. If we
are going fast, to brake we will use the airbrakes, which is what they are for.

In progress for the ILS locator, we check that the ILS is selected in the NAV1 radius, and the
radial in the COURSE window of the MCP.

Established in localizer, with “live” glide slope (when the point begins to descend), gear
down, and flaps 15, with the corresponding speed adjustment to Vf15 + 5kt. We set the
airbrakes so that they open upon landing.

We will perform a RECALL, to ensure that everything is correct.

When capturing the glide slope, we adjust the Frustrated altitude in the ALTITUDE window of
the MCP, lowering the flaps position by position to the desired position for landing (always
reducing the speed to the reference speed + 5kt before lowering them to each position) .

With landing flaps, we adjust the speed Vref + 5kt in the IAS/MATCH window.

We carry out the “LANDING CHECKLIST” .

CAUTION : A good landing involves making a good approach, therefore, we always try to
make stabilized approaches, this means, NEVER cross the outer marker (OUTER MARKER,
between 7 and 4 nm off the runway) or the 1000ft AGL without having the airplane correctly
configured, that is: Flaps in landing position (usually the standard is 30 degrees, 40 if it is a
short runway, and 15 with a strong crosswind, as well as in engine failure), the speed
established in Vref + 5 and the train below. When we take the plane manually, it is advisable
to do so at the latest at about 1500ft AGL.
Upon landing, when we hear the Callout of “Fifty” (at 50 feet AGL), we will cut the gases at
idle, and at “Thirty” (30ft AGL) we begin to gently raise the nose, (retract), until it reaches 5
degrees by above the horizon, a position we will maintain until the main train hits the
ground. If we lift the nose a little, we run the risk of making a flat landing (with the 3 legs of
the train) and if we pull too much, we can hit the tail with the track, so we have to be
especially careful with this. Once the main gear contacts the ground, we lower the nose
wheel, and apply reverse without delay, as well as check that the autobrakes (if they have
been used) are working, otherwise, we apply manual braking.

At 80kt, we cut reverse and return the levers to idle, reduce the speed to the speed
recommended for taxiing (never greater than 20kt) and leave the track as soon as possible.

When leaving the track:

SPEED BRAKE lever................................................ .................................... DOWN

FLAPS lever................................................... .................................................. ABOVE

TRANSPONDER ................................................. ............................................ STAND

BY

APU……………….................................. .................................................. LIGHT

LANDING lights ................................................ .................................................. ...

OFF

TAXI Lights ................................................ .................................................. At

discretion

STROBE lights ................................................ .................................................. ....

OFF

ENGINE START switches ................................................. ............................................

OFF

FLIGHT DIRECTOR switches ................................................. ........................................

OFF

APU generator
switches................................................................ .................................. ON

With chocks on

PARKING BRAKE ................................................ .................................................. .

SET

FUEL CONTROL levers................................................... .................... CUTOFF (below)

ANTI COLLISION light switch .............................................. ....................................

OFF

FASTEN SEATBELTS switch ................................................... ....................................

OFF

FUEL PUMP switches ................................................. ..................................................

OFF
CAB/UTIL power switch ........................................... ................................ At discretion

IFE/PASS seat power switch ........................................... ........................... At discretion

WINDOW HEAT switches ................................................ ........................................

OFF

PROBE HEAT switches ................................................. ............................................

OFF

WING and ENGINE ANTI-ICE switches ........................................... ...........................

OFF

ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC PUMP switches ................................................ ........................

OFF

AIR CONDITIONING PACK switches ................................................ .........................

CAR

APU BLEED AIR SWITCH ................................................ ........................................

OPEN

ENGINE BLEED AIR switches ................................................ ........................................

OFF

AUTO BRAKE switch ................................................. ..................................................

OFF

We carry out the “SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST” .

Secure Procedure (Leaving the plane)

EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS switch ................................................ .................................

OFF

AIR CONDITIONING PACK SWITCHES ................................................ ........................

OFF

APU ................................................. .................................................. .............TO

TURN OFF

BATTERY SWITCH ................................................ ..................................................

OFF

We carry out the “SECURE CHECKLIST” .

- On the next 2 pages, you will find the checklist to use in flight, which we recommend
that you print, and use in each phase of the flight that is required.

BOEING 737NG IN FLIGHT CHECKLISTS

 BEFORE START CHECKLIST

FLIGHT DECK PREPERATION ........................................... COMPLETED

YAW DAMPER ................................................ ................
ON
FUEL ......................... ______LBS/KGS PLANNED, ______ BOARDED, PUMPS ON
CAB/UTIL & IFE PASS SEAT POWER .......................................... ..
ON
EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ................................................. ...
ARMED
CABIN SIGNS ................................................ ...............
ON
WINDOW HEAT ................................................ ...............
ON
HYDRAULICS AIR CONDITIONING & PRESSURIZATION ....... PACKS OFF, BLEEDS ON, SET
AUTOPILOT................................................. ........ DISENGAGED
AUTOBRAKE ……................................................. ...............
RTO
SPEED BRAKE ................................................ .............
DOWN
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ ............
SET
STABILIZER TRIM ................................................ .... _____
SET
FMC, RADIOS,
TRANSPONDER................................................... .... SET
TRIM................................................. .................... SET
FMC/CDU ................................................ ...................
SET
DOORS/WINDOWS ............................................... ..........
CLOSED
APU ................................................. .................... ON
ANTI-COLLISION BEACON ................................................ .......
ON

BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

RECALL ................................................. ......

CHECKED/CLEARED
FLIGHT CONTROLS ................................................ .........
FREE
FLAPS................................................. .......... ________ SET
TRIM................................................. ........... ________ SET
TAKEOFF BRIEFING ................................................ ....
REVIEWED
ENGINE START SWITCHES ................................................ ......
ON
TRANSPONDER ................................................. ..............
ON

AFTER TAKE OFF CHECKLIST

AIR CONDITIONING & PRESSURIZATION ....................................... SET

ENGINE START SWITCHES ................................................ .....
OFF
LANDING GEAR ................................................ ...... UP and
OFF
FLAPS................................................. ....................
U.P.

DESCENT APPROACH CHECKLIST

ANTI-ICE ................................................ .......... AS

REQUIRED
AIR CONDITIONING & PRESSURIZATION .........................................SET
ALTIMETER & INSTRUMENTS ................................. SET / CROSS-CHECKED
LANDING CHECKLIST

ENGINE START SWITCHES ................................................ ......

ON
RECALL ................................................. .... CHECKED/CLEARED
SPEED BRAKE ................................................. ARMED, GREEN
LIGHT
LANDING GEAR ................................................ .... DOWN 3
GREEN
FLAPS................................................. ............. _____ SET

SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST

FUEL PUMP ................................................ ................

OFF
CAB/UTIL & IFE/PASS SEAT POWER SWITCHES ......................... AS REQUIRED
ELECTRICAL SOURCE ................................................ ....
APU/GPU
FASTEN SEATBELTS SIGN ................................................. .....
OFF
WINDOW HEAT ................................................ ..............
OFF
PROBE HEAT ................................................ ...............
OFF
ANTI-ICE ................................................ ..................
OFF
ELECTRIC HYDRAULIC
PUMPS ................................................... ...OFF
AIR CONDITIONING ................................................ . AS
REQUIRED
ENGINE START SWITCHES ................................................ .....
OFF
AUTOBRAKE SWITCH ................................................ .........
OFF
SPEED BRAKE ................................................ .............
DOWN
FLAPS................................................. ....................
U.P.
PARKING BRAKE ................................................ .... AS
REQUIRED
FUEL SHUTOFF LEVERS ................................................... ....
CUTOFF
TRANSPONDER ................................................. .............
OFF

SECURE CHECKLIST

EMERGENCY EXIT LIGHTS ................................................. .....

OFF
AIR CONDITIONING
PACKS ................................................... .... OFF
APU / GROUND POWER ................................................ .........
OFF
BATTERY ................................................. .................
OFF

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