BelArgUSA
18th Sep 2008, 11:30
The following check-lists and SOPs are from original Boeing 747 Classic AOM.
It is the way the 3 flight crewmembers handle them.
These might help you, as well as in other Boeing type aircraft.
This is the way I instruct in classrooms, in simulators or in-flight.
This for my airline, and when I have a contract for other companies.
I have had minor (and very few) changes with such SOPs.
xxx
A check-list is NEVER a "DO" list.
As an example - cockpit preparations/set-up should be completed when calling check-list.
When a check list is completed, it is always announced "completed" by whoever read it.
Of course I have added some personal "pet-peeves".
None are against any of your airline SOPs.
I just pass them along, as recommendations and to assist you.
xxx
Before start read by PNF. F/E hands the check-list to PNF when he is ready.
INS selector (ALIGN/NAV) is in my mind "tied together" with parking brake release.
A few times in my life, I forgot to place it to NAV before moving the plane.
After start check-list read by PNF. When completed, hand the check-list to F/E.
The captain (regardless PF/PNF) taxies on ramp area until exit of ramp.
TEST THE BRAKES as soon as moving airplane forward.
When entering taxiway, select flaps to T/O position (10-20) and perform FLT CONTROLS CK.
Complete the departure briefing, SID and transition altitude.
Before takeoff "to the line" read by the F/E.
When instructed to "line up and wait", the F/E completes the check-list.
PF verifies 3 KILLER ITEMS (trim-flaps-spoilers).
When cleared for takeoff, the second pair of landing lights are selected ON.
(It is a reminder that we have been cleared to roll).
When PF calls "FLAPS UP", he immediately calls After takeoff check list.
The F/E reads after takeoff check, and will advise completed if altimeters are set QNE.
For descent, PF advises F/E 1 minute in advance (pressurization etc.)
Descent-approach check list read by F/E.
STAR, landing and missed approach (transition level) reviewed during descent.
At "GEAR DOWN", call Landing check "to the flaps" (as PF may delay final flaps)
F/E will advise "ck-list completed" when final flaps are selected.
When PF calls for landing RAD/NAV set-up, call for "TUNE AND IDENTIFY X ILS"
Do not say i.e. "set my ILS to 109.7" - might be wrong frequency.
When "CLEARED TO LAND" select second pair of landing lights ON as reminder.
When turning OFF runway, call FLAPS UP After landing check.
Captain takes control for taxi when entering the ramp area.
xxx
Ready for your questions and objections.
:8
Happy contrails
It is the way the 3 flight crewmembers handle them.
These might help you, as well as in other Boeing type aircraft.
This is the way I instruct in classrooms, in simulators or in-flight.
This for my airline, and when I have a contract for other companies.
I have had minor (and very few) changes with such SOPs.
xxx
A check-list is NEVER a "DO" list.
As an example - cockpit preparations/set-up should be completed when calling check-list.
When a check list is completed, it is always announced "completed" by whoever read it.
Of course I have added some personal "pet-peeves".
None are against any of your airline SOPs.
I just pass them along, as recommendations and to assist you.
xxx
Before start read by PNF. F/E hands the check-list to PNF when he is ready.
INS selector (ALIGN/NAV) is in my mind "tied together" with parking brake release.
A few times in my life, I forgot to place it to NAV before moving the plane.
After start check-list read by PNF. When completed, hand the check-list to F/E.
The captain (regardless PF/PNF) taxies on ramp area until exit of ramp.
TEST THE BRAKES as soon as moving airplane forward.
When entering taxiway, select flaps to T/O position (10-20) and perform FLT CONTROLS CK.
Complete the departure briefing, SID and transition altitude.
Before takeoff "to the line" read by the F/E.
When instructed to "line up and wait", the F/E completes the check-list.
PF verifies 3 KILLER ITEMS (trim-flaps-spoilers).
When cleared for takeoff, the second pair of landing lights are selected ON.
(It is a reminder that we have been cleared to roll).
When PF calls "FLAPS UP", he immediately calls After takeoff check list.
The F/E reads after takeoff check, and will advise completed if altimeters are set QNE.
For descent, PF advises F/E 1 minute in advance (pressurization etc.)
Descent-approach check list read by F/E.
STAR, landing and missed approach (transition level) reviewed during descent.
At "GEAR DOWN", call Landing check "to the flaps" (as PF may delay final flaps)
F/E will advise "ck-list completed" when final flaps are selected.
When PF calls for landing RAD/NAV set-up, call for "TUNE AND IDENTIFY X ILS"
Do not say i.e. "set my ILS to 109.7" - might be wrong frequency.
When "CLEARED TO LAND" select second pair of landing lights ON as reminder.
When turning OFF runway, call FLAPS UP After landing check.
Captain takes control for taxi when entering the ramp area.
xxx
Ready for your questions and objections.
:8
Happy contrails