To prepare the aircraft for the pre-flight checklist, you must set fuel and payload in the TFDi Design Addon Manager. Once Fuel and Payload have been set, press the “Send Payload to Sim” and “Send Fuel to Sim”.
Note: You can do this at any time, regardless if the aircraft is open in sim or not.
To connect the GPU, you must:
- Set/Verify PARK BRAKE is ENGAGED (Pulled out)
- The parking brake can be found on the left side of the captain’s seat atop the tiller.
- Set BATTERY to ON
- Retrieve your tablet
The tablet can be retrieved by clicking on the sleeve left of the Captain’s yoke and right of the First Officer’s yoke. (Note: it is in the deployed position by default)
- Click on the tablet screen
Note: You should see 5 apps to choose from, if you do not, click the X in the top right corner of the tablet.
- Select the Exterior app
- Check the box named Ground Power Unit
- The annunciator above EXT PWR should illuminate with AVAIL
- Set EXT PWR to ON
- Set GALLEY PWR to ON
To start the APU you must set:
- The parking brake can be found on the left side of the captain’s seat atop the tiller.
- Set/Verify PARK BRAKE is ENGAGED (Pulled out)
- BATTERY to ON
- START PUMP to ON
- APU MASTER to START then to ON
- Wait ~30 seconds until the annunciator above APU GEN illuminates to ON and set:
- APU GEN to ON
- R AFT PUMP to ON
- START PUMP to OFF
- APU AIR to ON
Note: APU AIR available two minutes after start.
- Set GALLEY PWR to ON (After Power is Established)
Displays will take roughly 2 minutes to power on
During this period the stick pusher and stick shaker will run a self-test.
The Integrated Standby Instrument System (ISIS) will also conduct a self-test during this period.
- Lights - Set ON:
- NAVIGATION LIGHT
- LOGO
- LEFT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT
- RIGHT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT
- WING/NACELLE LIGHT
- Verify OFF:
- BEACON LIGHT
- NOSE
- LANDING LIGHTS
- HIGH INTENSITY LIGHT
- As required:
- DOME
- OVERHEAD LIGHTING
- INSTRUMENT AND PANEL LIGHTING
- THUNDERSTORM
- Hydraulic System Test
- Set AUX HYD PUMP to ON
- Set HYD TRANS to ON
- Verify you have 2800 psi or more on the HYD SD DISPLAY
- Set AUX HYD PUMP to OFF
- Set HYD TRANS to OFF
- EGPWS Test
- Push the EGPWS MODE to TEST and hold until test begins
- A short press down to TEST will begin a partial test
- A long press down to TEST will begin a full test
- Emergency Power Test
- Verify L & R ENG FUEL VALVE set to OFF
- Set EMERGENCY PWR to ARM
- Verify on the EAD that EMERGENCY POWER TEST FAIL is not indicated
- Leave in ARM position
- Wing Ice Detection Test
- Push WING ICE DETECTION to TEST and release
- Verify WING ICE DET PASS on EAD
- Fuel System Test
- Press and hold FUEL SYS TEST for 2 seconds
- Verify on FUEL SD DISPLAY has 9000 lbs. in total
- Gear Warning Test
- Unlock Gear Handle
- Verify gear annunciators now display red
- Lock Gear Handle Down
- Stabilizer Trim Test
- Open the CONFIG SD DISPLAY
- Verify YOKE TRIM moves stabilizer trim
- Enable the STAB TRIM INHIBIT
- Verify YOKE TRIM does not move stabilizer trim
- Verify ALT LONG TRIM can still move stabilizer trim
- Disable STAB TRIM INHIBIT
- Transponder/TCAS Test
- Push TCAS MODE to TEST
- Verify TCAS elements on PFD and ND
- Listen for an audible TCAS TEST OK
- Observer Oxygen Mask
- Behind the First Officer’s seat (Right of the cup holder)
- Test the mask by pressing the tab left of the “Tab/Reset” and listen for a blast of air.
- Twist the black oxygen mode knob to emergency mode.
- Test the mask by pressing and holding the tab left of the “Tab/Reset” and listen for a flow of air.
- Twist the black oxygen mode knob back to standard mode.
¶ Interior and exterior inspection
Normally this is when the walk around of the aircraft takes place, this part can be completed just by verifying the state of the aircraft.
- Set EMERGENCY LIGHTS to ON
- Verify emergency lights illuminate the cockpit
- SET EMERGENCY LIGHTS to ARM
¶ Captain and First Officer Oxygen mask
Oxygen masks can be found in three locations around the cockpit:
- Left of the Captain’s seat (Behind the cup holders)
- Right of the First Officer's seat (Behind the cup holders)
- Behind the First Officer’s seat (Right of the cup holder)
- Test each of the masks by pressing the tab left of the “Tab/Reset” and listen for a blast of air.
- Twist each of the black oxygen mode knobs to emergency mode.
- Test each of the masks by pressing and holding the tab left of the “Tab/Reset” and listen for a flow of air.
- Twist each of the black oxygen mode knobs back to standard mode.
The cockpit voice recorder is located at the top-center section of the overhead panel just below the circuit breakers.
You must test the CVR by pressing and holding the black CVR TEST switch until the annunciator above STATUS illuminates green. Once green, let go of the switch and verify that the light is no longer illuminated after 5 seconds.
The cargo smoke panel is located on the left-mid section of the overhead panel. It can be found just below the IRS panel and above the APU Panel.
- Press and hold down CARGO SMOKE TEST and:
- Verify that all “PUSH” annunciators on the cargo smoke panel are illuminated with an amber color
- Listen for an audible “Cargo Smoke”
- On the AIR SD DISPLAY: Verify 12 Red Delta’s are displayed
Note: Clicking AIR SD DISPLAY will acknowledge the alert, which silences the “Cargo Smoke” aural alert.
Once all of these are completed, release CARGO SMOKE TEST
The air panel can be found in the middle section of the overhead panel, just below the electrical panel and above the fuel panel.
- Set the ISOL Valve to OPEN
- Set L PACK and R PACK to ON
- Set the ISOL Valve to OPEN
- Set L PACK and R PACK to OFF
Note: You must have an air source for engine start.
The ice protection panel can be found on the right-mid section of the overhead panel.
- If OAT is less than 6℃ with visible moisture or the difference between OAT and dew point is less than 3℃:
- NOTE FOR AFTERSTART
- Set WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE to ON
- If there is an indication of structural icing (e.g. ice on windshield bolts, wipers, etc.):
- WING ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- TAIL ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- Set WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE to ON
Note: Visible icing not simulated in 32-bit simulators.
- If OAT is above 6℃ and the difference between OAT and dew point is higher than 3℃ and NO structural icing is present:
- ALL Switches set to OFF excluding:
- Set WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE to ON
The annunciator light test button can be found on the right-lower section of the overhead panel, above the right windshield wiper.
Hold down ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT TEST and verify lights are visible on these panels:
- Overhead (Above Circuit Breakers):
- Overhead (Below Circuit Breakers):
- Flight Deck Door Panel
- IRS Panel
- ANTISKID Switch
- VHF Overhead Panel
- Cargo Smoke Panel
- HYD CONT RUDDER Switch
- EGPWS TERRAIN OVRD Switch
- Electrical Panel
- Cabin Press Panel
- AIR DATA HEAT Switch
- Engines Panel
- Light Panel
- Glareshield Panels:
- Master Warning and Caution
- FCP Panel
- Main Instrument Panels:
- Engine Fire Panel
-Gear Indicator Lights
- Below Glideslope Light
- Displays
- Side Switches:
- Pedestal:
- Stab Trim Inhibit
- VHF Panels
- SD Control Panel
Once all annunciators are checked, release the button.
The passenger signs control switches can be found on the bottom-center of the overhead panel. The switch is located on the Lights Panel.
- Verify NO SMOKING SIGN is ON
- Set SEAT BELT SIGN to ON
The flight control panel controls the plane’s auto flight systems. This can be found in the center of the glareshield panels.
Verify values set for flight match restrictions for planned departure.
- The altimeter control can be found on the EIS Control Panel on the left and right side of the glareshield panels.
- The current setting can be found on the Captain and First Officer’s PFDs, as well as the ISIS between the MCDUs.
- Set altimeters to current barometric pressure
- The altimeters are independent of each other, verify and crosscheck.
¶ Flight and Navigation Instruments
- The IRS panel can be found on the left-top of the overhead panel below the circuit breakers.
- Verify you have stable power and set IRS switches to NAV
Note: Your aircraft must not be moving during alignment.
- On either MCDU:
- Enter the FMC and F-PLN INIT Page and enter the airports in the scratch pad and click the right level select 1 (R LSK 1) key
- Airports should be formatted:
- Click the R LSK 6 key for Return to F-PLN INIT
- Click the R LSK 4 key to INITIALIZE IRS
- Verify IRS IN ALIGN is displayed on the EAD
- Enter and Verify Flight Plan on the F-PLN Page
- Enter and Verify all 3 INIT Pages
- Enter and Verify Takeoff Data on TO / APPR Page
- Enter PLAN Mode on ND and Verify Flight Plan
Note: PLAN Mode can be entered from the EIS Control Panel by selecting PLAN once IRS has been aligned.
- Once PLAN Mode verified, return to MAP Mode
The Fire Warning/Extinguisher Panel can be found below the FCP. The FIRE TEST switch can be located between the two red handles on the left side.
- Hold down the FIRE TEST and verify that:
- Audible “FIRE RIGHT ENGINE”
- Audible “FIRE LEFT ENGINE”
- Audible “APU FIRE”
- Both handles illuminate
- Once verified, release FIRE TEST and verify handles are no longer illuminated.
Note: A Tri-tone aural alert may be heard as well under certain circumstances
- Verify this is in the Pulled Out (ENGAGED) position.
The takeoff warning can be heard when advancing the throttles while not in the proper takeoff configuration.
Advance the throttles forward until you hear:
- Two Beeps followed with:
- Stabilizer
- Slats
- Flaps
- Brakes
- Once verified, return the throttles to the idle position.
Note: Stabilizer warning may not occur if you have set your trim.
The fuel pump switches can be location on the fuel panel on the central-lower overhead panel.
- If not using APU, verify pumps are off.
- If using APU, verify R AFT PUMP is set to ON.
¶ Radios and Transponder
The VHF Radios and Transponders can be found on the center pedestal.
- Verify Radios are set to the proper frequencies and your transponder is set to designated code from ATC.
Your weather radar (WX Radar) can be found on the center pedestal.
- Set WX MODE to TEST
- Verify 4 Colors are displayed on the ND
- Set WX MODE to OFF
- Verify your ND is not displaying WXR ON
¶ Aileron and Rudder Trim
Your aileron and rudder trims can be found on the center pedestal.
- Select the CONFIG SD DISPLAY
- Verify the RUD Delta is within the green band on the indicator.
- Verify the AIL Delta is centered on the indicator.
This would be the time to brief the flight attendants on the flight.
Now would also be a good time to verify you have any crew/passenger addons running and configured.
Conduct the departure briefing with all crew members aboard.
¶ Logbook and QRHs
Verify you have all ACARS programs running and you have proper documents in your tablet for the flight.
Cross-verify that fuel you have planned for flight is at minimum on board.
If you are using external power, you must start the APU for pushback.
- To start the APU:
- R AFT PUMP to ON
- APU MASTER to START then to ON
- Wait until the annunciator above APU GEN illuminates to ON and set:
- APU GEN to ON
- APU AIR to ON
- Retrieve your tablet
- Click on the tablet
- Select the Exterior app
- Disconnect the GPU by clicking the box left of Ground Power Unit and verify it is a hollow box.
- Disconnect External Air by clicking the box left of External Air Unit
- Remove Wheel Chocks/Cones by clicking the box left Wheel Chocks/Cones
APU AIR available two minutes after start.
- Set LEFT HYD PUMP and RIGHT HYD PUMP to ON
- Set AUX HYD PUMP to HYD TRANS to ON
- Set ALL FUEL PUMPS with fuel in respective tanks to ON
- Verify your anti-ice is still set for the conditions
- Verify WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE is ON
- Set PARKING BRAKE to RELEASED (PUSHED IN)
¶ Pushback and Engine Start
Begin aircraft pushback at this point.
- Air
- Set L PACK and R PACK to OFF
Note: Once pushback ends, set PARKING BRAKE to ENGAGED.
- Engine Start
- Display ENG SD DISPLAY
- Left Engine Start:
- Pull L ENG START
- Set L ENG FUEL VALVE to ON
- WAIT
- Continue after L ENG START recesses
- Right Engine Start
- Pull R ENG START
- Set R ENG FUEL VALVE to ON
- WAIT
- Continue after R ENG START recesses
- Ice Protection
- If OAT is less than 6℃ with visible moisture or the difference between OAT and dew point is less than 3℃:
- L ENG ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- R ENG ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- Air
- Set L PACK and R PACK to ON
- Set L BLEED and R BLEED to AUTO
- Set ISOL to AUTO
- Set APU AIR to OFF
- Electrical
- Set L ENG GEN and R ENG GEN to ON
- Set PARKING BRAKE to RELEASE
- Airfoil
- Set FLAPS to setting set in the MCDU TO / APPR page.
Note: If flap setting is not a predetermined position, you must set it to the dial a flap
- Put SPOILERS into ARM position
Note: A red band and ARM will be visible on the spoiler handle when in the armed position
- Verify/set stabilizer trim to setting displayed in the TO / APPR page under STAB
Note: You can see current STAB position in the CONFIG SD Display and ENG SD DISPLAY
- The STAB trim should be within green band
- Departure Runway
- Verify the runway you are preparing to takeoff from is the runway assigned to you by ATC and the runway set up in the MCDU for departure
- Flaps
- Verify FLAPS are set to the correct setting on the CONFIG SD DISPLAY
- Takeoff Briefing
This is when you should go over the takeoff procedure, who is in charge during departure, and V-Speeds
- Brake Temperature
- Verify your brake temperature is within safe limits on the CONFIG SD DISPLAY
- Flight Controls
- View the CONFIG SD DISPLAY
- Verify that following flight controls display a green box on CONFIG SD DISPLAY:
- Yoke Full Left
- Yoke Full Right
- Yoke Full Forward
- Rudder Full Left
- Rudder Full Right
Note: Yoke Full Back will not display green box as the elevator control only becomes alive with sufficient airspeed
- EAD
- Verify no abnormal alerts displayed on EAD
A green box will be displayed in the center annunciator on the EAD if your takeoff configuration is proper
- Transponder
- Set TCAS MODE to TA/RA
- Verify transponder is set to ATC assigned number
- Lights
- Set ON:
- LANDING LIGHTS
- HIGH INTENSITY LIGHT
- Set:
- Set OFF:
- LEFT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT
- RIGHT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT
- Flight Attendants
- Once takeoff clearance given:
- Click FLIGHT ATTENDANT CALL
- This informs the cabin that takeoff clearance has been given
- Conduct Takeoff
- Your aircraft is ready for takeoff, call for the after-takeoff checklist once flaps are up and aircraft is in climb phase.
- Use takeoff EPR, verify takeoff config warning is not heard
- Once positive rate is established, GEAR set to UP
- Verify the landing gear handle is in the up and locked position.
- Verify no gear annunciators are displayed on the annunciator panel left of the gear handle above the SD Display.
- Follow the Flight Director bars on the PFD and Thrust Limits on the EAD
- At any time at pilot flying’s discretion, given speed is above FR:
- At any time at pilot flying’s discretion, given speed is above SR:
- At any time at pilot flying’s discretion:
- To enable the autopilot, select AUTOFLIGHT ENGAGE
- Set HYD TRANS and AUX HYD PUMP to OFF
- Set APU MASTER and APU AIR to OFF
- Flaps and Slats
-Verify Flaps handle is in the UP position
Note: This can be verified by viewing the PFD and ensuring that FLAPS and SLATS are not displayed underneath the Speed Tape.
- Disarm the spoiler and verify that a red band is not visible
- Ensure no abnormal conditions are displayed on the EAD
- Lights
- NOSE, LANDING LIGHTS, and LOGO off above 10,000 feet AGL
- GROUND FLOOD lights off above 18,000 feet MSL
- Altimeters set to standard above transition altitude (29.92 Hg or 1013 hPa)
- Cross-check altimeters (Captain, First Officer, and ISIS)
- Auto-Flight must be enabled during RVSM
- RVSM begins at FL290 and ends at FL410
Note: Flight mode's FMS SPD and NAV use CDU input data for automatic flight.
- To enable the autopilot, select AUTOFLIGHT ENGAGE
To fly the route entered in your MCDU:
- Enable these autoflight modes:
- FMS SPEED (Speed Control)
- NAV MODE (Lateral Navigation Control)
- PROF MODE (Vertical Navigation Control)
- Verify you have your cruising altitude set in your FCP Altitude Box.
- Once you are ready to descend, set the lowest restriction found on the F-PLN page.
Speed Hold Mode:
- You can set the speed by twisting the AFS SPEED KNOB
- You can quickly set your current speed by left clicking to push the AFS SPEED KNOB
- To set the new speed in the FCP Speed Box, right click to pull the AFS SPEED KNOB
- You can switch between Mach and indicated airspeed by selecting AFS AIRSPEED MODE
Heading Hold Mode:
- You can set the heading by twisting the AFS HEADING KNOB
- You can quickly set your current heading by left clicking to push the AFS HEADING KNOB
- To set the new heading in the FCP Heading Box, right click to pull the AFS HEADING KNOB
- You can switch between heading and track mode by selecting AFS HEADING MODE
- You can limit the max bank by twisting the AFS BANK LIMITER knob located directly behind the AFS HEADING KNOB
Altitude Hold Mode:
- You can set the altitude by twisting the AFS ALTITUDE KNOB
- You can quickly set your current altitude by left clicking to push the AFS ALTITUDE KNOB
- To set the new altitude in the FCP altitude Box, right click to pull the AFS ALTITUDE KNOB
- You can switch between feet and meters by selecting ALTITUDE MODE
Vertical Speed Mode:
- Vertical speed mode climbs or descends to an altitude at a given rate of feet per minute.
- Set the altitude by twisting the AFS ALTITUDE KNOB and pulling the knob (right clicking) to enable altitude hold mode.
- To set V/S Mode, twist the AFS VS KNOB to the desired climb or descent rate.
Flight Path Angle Mode (FPA):
- Flight path angle mode climbs or descends to an altitude at a given flight angle.
- To enter this mode, click AFS VS MODE.
- Set the altitude by twisting the AFS ALTITUDE KNOB and pulling the knob (right clicking) to enable altitude hold mode.
- To set FPA Mode, twist the AFS VS KNOB to the desired climb or descent angle.
- If you have fuel in your center tanks, “SEL CTR PUMPS OFF” may display on the EAD once you have exhausted fuel in the center tanks.
- Monitor systems and verify no abnormal conditions arise.
- Altimeters set below transition altitude
- Cross-check altimeters (Captain, First Officer, and ISIS)
- Set minimums by twisting the MINIMUMS KNOB on the EIS Control Panel and cross-check on the
- Landing Data
- Verify you have entered landing data into the TO/APPR page and verified runway length matches landing length.
This would be the time to conduct the approach briefing, discuss weather, radios, instruments, minimums, time, missed approach procedures, pilot in command and any other concerns you may have with the approach/landing.
- Lights
- GROUND FLOOD lights on below 18,000 feet MSL
- NOSE (LDG), LANDING LIGHTS, and LOGO on below 10,000 feet AGL
- Set HYD TRANS and AUX HYD PUMP to ON below 10,000 feet AGL
- Set Ice Protection based on current weather conditions and destination conditions:
- If OAT is less than 6℃ with visible moisture or the difference between OAT and dew point is less than 3℃:
- L ENG ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- R ENG ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- Set WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE to ON
- If there is an indication of structural icing (e.g. ice on windshield bolts, wipers, etc.):
- WING ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- TAIL ICE PROTECTION set to ON
- Set WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE to ON
Note: Visible icing not simulated.
- If OAT is above 6℃ and the difference between OAT and dew point is higher than 3℃ and NO structural icing is present:
- ALL Switches set to OFF excluding:
- Verify WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE is ON
- Signs
- Seat Belt signs should be on by 10,000 feet AGL
- Verify your navigation and flight instruments are ready
- If you have selected an ILS:
- Arm the autoland system by clicking AFS APPROACH/LANDING MODE
- Monitor airspeed and altitude till you have touched down.
- At any time on the approach, given speed is below SR:
- FLAPS SET to POSITION 0 (SLATS EXTEND)
Note: This can be verified by a visual
- At any time on the approach, given speed is below FR:
- FLAPS incrementally extended to selected setting in the APPR page.
- Verify barometers match the field’s current barometric pressure and cross check all three barometers (Captain, First Officer, and ISIS).
- To disengage autoflight (autopilot):
- Click the yellow button on the yoke twice.
¶ Landing
- Once speed it below GE:
- SET the LANDING GEAR HANDLE into the DOWN position
- Verify three green annunciators left of LANDING GEAR HANDLE, above SD Display
- Verify FLAPS are set to setting set in the MCDU APPR page.
Note: If flap setting is not a predetermined position, you must set it to the dial a flap
- Put SPOILERS into ARM position
Note: A red band and ARM will be visible on the spoiler handle when in the armed position
- If you are using ILS/AUTOLAND:
- Verify that the glideslope and localizer has been captured on the ND.
- This can be verified if there is a magenta diamond with white circles below and right of the artificial horizon.
- Verify AUTOLAND is annunciated in green on the top right of the PFD
Note: If you see an amber REV on the EAD after returning to idle thrust, you entered emergency reverse during rollout. In order to clear this alert, click ENG EXCEEDANCE RESET
¶ After Landing
- Airfoil
- SET SPOILERS to RETRACTED
- SET FLAPS to UP/RET
- Verify WX MODE is set to OFF
- Set TCAS MODE to ALT ON
- Start the APU as needed:
- APU MASTER to START then to ON
- Wait until the annunciator above APU GEN illuminates to ON and set APU GEN to ON
- Two minutes after APU has started set APU AIR to ON
- Lights
- Set OFF:
- LANDING LIGHTS
- HIGH INTENSITY LIGHT
- Set:
- Set ON:
- LEFT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT
- RIGHT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT
- Set PARK BRAKE to ENGAGED (Pulled out)
- Connect GPU or turn on APU
- Verify APU GEN/EXT PWR is set to ON position
- Set L & R ENG FUEL VALVE to OFF
- Lights:
- BEACON to OFF
- NOSE LIGHTS to OFF
- LEFT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT to OFF
- RIGHT GROUND FLOOD LIGHT to OFF
- Set SEAT BELT SIGN to OFF
- Hydraulic System
- Set AUX HYD PUMP to OFF
- Set HYD TRANS to OFF
- Air Panel:
- Set L BLEED and R BLEED to OFF
- Fuel Panel:
- If APU is ON:
- Keep R AFT PUMP to ON
- Set ALL FUEL PUMPS to OFF (excluding R AFT PUMP)
- If APU is OFF:
- Set ALL FUEL PUMPS to OFF
- Ice protection panel:
- Set IRS 1 and IRS 2 to OFF
- Galley PWR to OFF
- L PACK and R PACK to OFF
- EMERGENCY LIGHTS to OFF
- Disconnect Power:
- Shutdown APU:
- APU GEN to OFF
- APU AIR to OFF
- APU MASTER to OFF
- Disconnect GPU
- EXT PWR to OFF
- Disconnect External Power using the tablet
- EMERGENCY PWR to OFF
- BATTERY to OFF