Boeing 747-400 Checklist

2011-07-23T21:26:00.000-07:00

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Pre-Fligh
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Parking Brake………………………………………………….....On
Battery Switch…………………………………………..………..On
Standby Power…………….…………………………………..Auto
EEC Switches…………….…….…….………..……………...Norm
Bus Tie Switches……………………………..……………….Auto

GEN CONT Switches…………………………………...Pushed In
Hydraulic Demand Pumps…..………………….……………...Off
Engine Hydraulic Pumps………..……………...…..………….On
External Power………………………..……….………….……..On
Turn On External Power #1 | Turn On External Power #2 If Available
Utility Bus Switches (L&R)…………………….……………….On
NAV Light…………………………………..……………...……...On
Emergency Light Switch………………………….………….ARM
Alternate Flap Selector………………...……………………….Off
Flap Lever / Position Indicator………..……………..Up / Agree
Landing Gear………………………………………..………..Down
IRS Mode Selectors……………….…………………………..NAV
FMC Initialization…………………...………..……Enter Position
Fuel Crossfeeds…………...…………………………………….On
Fuel Pumps…………………….…………………...…………….Off
Nacelle Anti-Ice…………………………………………….…….Off
Wing Anti-Ice……………………………………………….…….Off
Exterior Lights………………………………….…….As Required
NAV Lights And Logo Lights On | All Other Lights Should Be Off
Window Heat…………………………………………...………...On
Windshield Wiper Switches……………………………..…….Off
Passenger Oxygen Switch………………………………….Norm
Yaw Damper Switches…………………………………..……...On
APU Bleed Switch…………………………………………..…..Off
APU……………………………………………………..………..Start

When APU AVAIL lights Illuminate - Press APU Generator Switches (1&2)
Outflow Valves……………..………………………..………..Open
Landing Altitude Switch………………………………….…..Auto
Outflow Valve Manual Switches……………………………....Off
Cabin Altitude Auto Selector……………………………....Norm
Passenger Temp……………………………………………....Auto
Flight Deck Temp……………………………..……………....Auto
Trim Air Switch…………………………………………………..On
Recirc Fan Switches (UPR & LWR)…………………………..On
AFT Cargo Heat Switch………………………………………...Off
Equipment Cooling Selector…………………………….....Norm
If OAT Is Less Than 70* Set To NORM | If OAT Is Above 70* Set To OVRD
High Flow Switch……………………………………….……….Off
Gasper Switch…………………………………………………...On
Pack Switches (1-2-3)………………..…………………..…..Norm
ISLN Switches………………………………………….……..Open
APU Bleed Switch…………………………………………...…..On
Allow APU To Operate One Minute Before Activating APU Bleed Switch
Engine Bleed Switches………………………………………....On
FMC……………………………………………………...….Program
Mode Control Panel (MCP)………………………………….....Set
Flight Director Switch………………………….……………….On
Auto Throttle…………………………………………….……….Off
IAS/MACH…………………………………….………...…….V2 +10
LNAV/VNAV…………………………………………………......Arm
HDG…………………………………………………….………….Set
Enter Runway Heading
ALT……………………………………………………..………….Set
Enter Your Cleared Altitude
Auto Pilot Disengage Bar…………………………...………….Up
Altimeter…………………………………………………………..Set
Lower CRT Selector………………………………………….Norm
Inboard CRT Selector……………………………….……….Norm
Trim…………………………………………………………….….Set
Speed Brake………………………...………………………..Down
Throttles………………………………………………………….Idle
Reverse Thrust Levers………………………………..…….Down
Fuel Control Switches……………………………….……..Cutoff
Stab Trim……………………………………………Auto/Guarded
Communications Panel………………………………………...Set
Audio Panel……………………………………………….……...Set
Auto Brake Selector………………………………………..….RTO
Passenger Signs……………………………………..………..Auto
Flight Deck Door…………………………………………...Locked
Aileron / Rudder Trim…………………………..…………….Set 0
TCAS/ATC……………………………………………..……Test/Set
Set TCAS To The Following
Above During Takeoff | N During Cruise | Below During Descent
Ground Proximity Light……………………………Extinguished
Ground Proximity Flap Override Switch…...………….…….Off
Ground Proximity Config/Gear Override Switch…………..Off
Ground Proximity Terrain Override Switch………….……..Off
Alternate Flaps Selector………………………………….…….Off
Alternate Flaps Arm Switch…………………………….……..Off
Alternate Gear Extend Switches……………………………...Off
Fuel Pumps……………………………………………………….On
Only Turn On Fuel Pumps for tanks that contain fuel
Fuel Crossfeeds……...………………………………………….Set
If Fuel Tank Quantity In Tank #2 Is More Than #1 And #3 Is More Than #4
Turn All Fuel Crossfeeds On
If Fuel Tank Quantity In Tank #2 Is Less/Equal To #1 And #3 Is Less/Equal To #4
Turn Crossfeeds 1&4 off | Turn Override Pumps 2&3 Off
Aircraft Doors……...…..……………………………………Closed
Confirm All Doors Secure Prior To Pushback
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Pushback
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Hydraulic Demand Pumps……...…..……………….…Auto/Aux
Set Hydraulic Demand Pump Selectors #1 - #2 - #3 To Auto
Set Hydraulic Demand Pump Selector #4 to Aux
Red Anti-Collision Lights (Beacon)……………………..…...On
Pack Switches……………………………………………Norm/Off
Leave Pack Switch #1 On Norm - Turn Pack Switches #2 And #3 Off
EICAS (Recall Button)……………….……………………….Push
Confirm Only Appropriate Alert Messages Displayed On EICAS
EICAS (Cancel Button)…………….……………..………….Push
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Manual Engine Start
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Autostart Selector…….……….……………..…………...…….Off
Continuous Ignition…………………………………...………...On
Engine Start Selector #4……………………………….……...Pull
Fuel Control Switch #4……………………………...………...Run
When N2 Reaches Magenta Start Line - Set #4 Fuel Control Selector To Run
EICAS Engine Indicator…………………………………..Monitor
Verify Engine Start At 50% N2 - #4 Pull Start Selector Illumination Extinguished
Engine Start Selector #1……………………………….……...Pull
Fuel Control Switch #1……………………………...………...Run
When N2 Reaches Magenta Start Line - Set #1 Fuel Control Selector To Run
EICAS Engine Indicator…………………………………..Monitor
Verify Engine Start At 50% N2 - #1 Pull Start Selector Illumination Extinguished
Engine Start Selector #3……………………………….……...Pull
Fuel Control Switch #3……………………………...………...Run
When N2 Reaches Magenta Start Line - Set #3 Fuel Control Selector To Run
EICAS Engine Indicator…………………………………..Monitor
Verify Engine Start At 50% N2 - #3Pull Start Selector Illumination Extinguished
Engine Start Selector #2……………………………….……...Pull
Fuel Control Switch #2……………………………...………...Run
When N2 Reaches Magenta Start Line - Set #2 Fuel Control Selector To Run
EICAS Engine Indicator…………………………………..Monitor
Verify Engine Start At 50% N2 - #2 Pull Start Selector Illumination Extinguished
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After Engine Start
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APU…………………………………………………………..…….Off
Hydraulic Demand Pump #4……...…..……….………….…Auto
Nacelle / Wing Anti-Ice……………………..……….As Required
Use If Temperature Is Below 10 Degrees Celsius & Visible Moisture Is Observed
AFT Cargo Heat………………………………..………………...On
Isolation Switches…………………...…………………….....Open
Pack Switches……………...………………………………….Auto
Do Not Engage Packs Until The Engines Have Stabilized At Idle For 2 Minutes
EICAS Caution-Advisory-Status Messages…..Check/Correct
Ensure All Cautionary Messages Have Been Addressed Prior To Takeoff
Ground Equipment……………………………..…….Disconnect
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Taxi
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Flaps……………………………………...…………………….....Set
Flight Controls……………………………………..………...Check
Takeoff Performance…………………………...Confirm/Update
Cabin Crew Notification………………….....………Accomplish
Runway Turnoff Lights / Taxi Lights……………...………….On
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Takeoff
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Landing Lights…………………………………………………...On
Strobe Lights…………………………………………………......On
Auto Throttle……….……………………………………………..On
TCAS/ATC………....………..…………………….…….…....TA/RA
Set TCAS Biasing Mode To Above
Clock ETE………………………………………………………..Run
Parking Brake…………………………………………….Verify Off
Throttles…………………………….……….Advance To 70% N1
Advance The Throttles To 70% N1 And Allow The Engines To Stabilize
Auto Throttles (Engage)……………………………….…..TO/GA
Verify Proper Thrust Prior To 80 Knots - Observe Takeoff Thrust Being Set
Verify 80 Knots - Verify THR HOLD Mode - Monitor Airspeed For V1 And Vr
Rotate At VR Until Airborne - Establish Initial Climb Then Follow The FD
Positive Rate Of Climb……………………………..…….Gear Up
Once The Landing Gear Is Up, Place The Gear Handle In The OFF Position
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After Takeoff / Clim
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Flaps…………………………………………………..Retract Flaps
Retract Flaps According To The Flap Schedule
LNAV or HDG Select……..…………..………………………....Set
Autopilot…………………………………………………….Engage
Engage Autopilot Once Aircraft Is Above 250 Feet
Engine Start Selector…………………………….…….……..Auto
Nacelle Anti-Ice…………..………….…….………...As Required
Wing Anti-Ice……………………………..…………..As Required
Continuous Ignition………………………..………..As Required
Pack Control Selectors (1-2-3)……………………….…….Norm
Above 10,000 Feet…………………………...Landing Lights Off
This Includes Runway Turn-Off Lights, Wing Lights, And Logo Lights
Passenger Signs………………………..…………...As Required
Above Transition Altitude…..………....Set Altimeter To 29.9
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Cruise
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Level Off At Assigned Altitude………………………....Perform
Set TCAS Biasing Mode To N
Navigation……..…………………………………………....Monitor
Fuel Status…….…………………………………………....Monitor
Flight Progress……..…………………………...………....Monitor
Aircraft Systems/Performance………..…………….…..Monitor
Arrivals Procedure………………………………………...Prepare
Review, Verify And Enter Expected Arrival Procedur
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Initial Descent
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TCAS/ATC………....………..…………………….…….…....TA/RA
Set TCAS Biasing Mode To Below
ATIS…………………………………………………………...Obtain
Flight Instruments And Radios……………………………….Set
Set, Tune, And Identify Instruments And Radios
This Includes Setting The DH And MDA Bugs - As Well As Setting REF Speeds
FMC…………………………….…..Verify Arrival And Approach
Program Arrival And Approach Fixes As Required
Below Transition Altitude……....Set Altimeter To Local QNH
Seatbelt Sign…………………………………….…..…………...On
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Final Approach
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Flaps………………………………..Extend During Deceleration
Deploy Flaps According To The Flap Schedule
Landing Gear……………………………………..…………..Down
Speed Brake……………………………………..…………..Armed
MCP Missed Approach Altitude……………………...…….Ente
Below 10,000 Feet…………………………...Landing Lights On
This Includes Runway Turn-Off Lights, Wing Lights, And Logo Lights
Auto Brakes………………..………….…...……Set As Required
Approach Briefing…………………………….……...Accomplis
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After Landing / Taxi In
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Autopilot…………..………...…………..…..…………..Disengage
Autothrottle…...……...……………...…………..…..…………..Off
Flight Director (FD)…………………………………………..….Off
Spoilers……………………………...………..……………..Retract
Auto Brakes………………..………...…………..…..…………..Off
Flaps………………………………………………………………..Up
Landing Lights…………………………………………………...Off
Strobe Lights………….………………………………………….Off
TCAS/ATC…………………………………………...……..Standby
APU…………………………...………………………..As Required
Nacelle/Wing Anti-Ice…………………………….……………..Off
Stabilizer Trim……………………………………..………..4 Units
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Shutdown
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Parking Brake…………………………………………..………..Set
Seatbelt Sign……………………………………………………..Off
Engine Bleed Switches…………………………..…………….Off
External Power……………………………….....Set As Required
Use External Power If APU Power Is Not Used
APU GEN CTRL Switches (1-2)……..………..Set As Required
Use APU Power If External Power Is Not Used Or Is Unavailable
Fuel Control Switches (1-2-3-4)………………….………..Cutoff
Hydraulic Pumps…………………………...…………………...Off
Fuel Pump Switches…………………………...…………….....Off
Fuel Crossfeeds………………………………………….……...Off
Red Anti-Collision Lights (Beacon)…………..……….……..Off
Exterior Lights…………………………………...…..As Required
Equipment Cooling Selector……………….………………….Set
If OAT Is Less Than 70* Set To NORM | If OAT Is Above 70* Set To OVRD
APU Bleed……………………….…………..………..As Required
Isolation Switches (L&R)…………………………...…...…..Open
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Secure Aircraf
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Pack Selectors…………………………………………………...Off
UPR/LWR RECIRC Fans…………………………………….….Off
APU Bleed Switch……………………………………...………..Off
APU Selector……………………………………………………..Off
Allow APU To Run Without Bleed Or Generator Load For 1 Minute
Before Shutting Down
Yaw Dampers…………………...…...…………………………...Off
Hydraulic Demand Switches……………………...…………...Off
CONT Ignition…………………………………………………….Off
Engine Autostart Selector……...……………………………...Off
IRS Mode Selectors………………..……………….…………...Off
Utility Bus Switches (L&R)………….………….……………...Off
Window Heat…...………………………………………………...Off
AFT Cargo Heat……………….….……………………………...Off
Trim Air……………….…………………………………………...Off
Gasper………..…………………………………………………...Off
External Power…...……………………………………………...Off
External Lights…………………………………………………...Off
Internal Lights……….…………………………………………...Off
STBY Power Selector…………………………………………...Off
Battery Switch (BAT)….………………………………………...Off
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Boeing 747

2011-07-23T21:03:00.000-07:00

The Boeing 747 is a widebody commercial airliner and cargo transport, often referred to by its original nickname, Jumbo Jet, or Queen of the Skies. It is among the world's most recognizable aircraft, and was the first widebody ever produced. Manufactured by Boeing's Commercial Airplane unit in the United States, the
original version of the 747 was two and a half times the size of the Boeing 707, one of the common large commercial aircraft of the 1960s. First flown commercially in 1970, the 747 held the passenger capacity record for 37 years.

The four-engine 747 uses a double deck configuration for part of its length. It is available in passenger, freighter and other versions. Boeing designed the 747's hump-like upper deck to serve as a first class lounge or (as is the general rule today) extra seating, and to allow the aircraft to be easily converted to a cargo carrier by removing seats and installing a front cargo door. Boeing did so because the company expectedsupersonic airliners (whose development was announced in the early 1960s) to render the 747 and other subsonic airliners obsolete, while believing that the demand for subsonic cargo aircraft would be robust into the future. The 747 in particular was expected to become obsolete after 400 were sold but it exceeded its critics' expectations with production passing the 1,000 mark in 1993. As of June 2010, 1,418 aircraft have been built, with 109 more in various configurations remaining on order.

The 747–400, the latest version in service, is among the fastest airliners in service with a high-subsonic cruise speed of Mach 0.85–0.855 (up to 570 mph, 920 km/h). It has an intercontinental range of 7,260 nautical miles (8,350 mi or 13,450 km). The 747-400 passenger version can accommodate 416 passengers in a typical three-class layout or 524 passengers in a typical two-class layout. The newest version of the aircraft, the 747–8, is in production and flight testing in late 2010. Deliveries of the 747-8F freighter version are scheduled to begin in mid-2011, with the 747-8I passenger version to follow in late 2011. The 747 is to be replaced by the Boeing Y3 (part of the Boeing Yellowstone Project) in the future.
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