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F27 Do Items |
| by K.Haroon: Last Updated on 26th February 2006 |
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The items mentioned in this Do List for F27 Copilots should be carried out before calling out the relevant checklist.
1. External (Ground Power Unit) Start
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Preparation:
Mostly done while preparing the cockpit however check,
Inverters - ON
Radios / Radar - ON and Standby
Before Start:
Take-Off Data and Bugs
Start Up Clearance from ATC
Cabin Report from Cabin Crew
Ground Blower - OFF
Windows and Doors - Closed and Locked
Booster Pumps - One ON each engine
After Start:
Generators ON - Battery ON (on some aircraft you are required to do this once the external ground power unit is removed)
DC Voltage - Check
Taxi Clearance from ATC
Ground Clearance from Ground Crew
2. Internal (Battery) Start
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Preparation:
Circuit Breakers - Reds OUT others IN
Radios / Radar - OFF
Before Start:
Take-Off Data and Bugs
Start Up Clearance from ATC
Cabin Report from Cabin Crew
Spill Valves - Open
Windows and Doors - Closed and Locked
Booster Pump # 2 Engine - One ON
DC Power Switch on Battery - Check Voltage
Inverter - ON
After Starting # 2 Engine:
Generator # 2 - ON
Power Lever # 2 - 10,000 RPM
Spill Valve # 2 - Normal
Radio Master - ON
VHF Com # 1 - ON
Feather Button Lights and Fire Warning - Check
Prop Lights - 5 ON and 3 Tested
Start up clearance from ATC
Gen # 2 - OFF
Booster Pump # 1 Engine - One ON
After Start:
Generators ON, Battery ON
DC Voltage - Check
Radios / Radar - ON and Standby
Circuit Breakers - All IN
Spill Valve # 1 - Normal
Taxi Clearance from ATC
Ground Clearance from Ground Crew
3. Taxi
DME - ON
Wind Shield Heat - ON
Powerunit Anti Icing - If Required
Fuel Heater - If Required
Cross Feed - ON (for first flight of the day only)
Flaps - If Required
4. Before Take-Off
Take-Off clearance from ATC
Booster Pumps - All ON
Pitot Heat - ON
Water Methanol - ON (if required)
Transponder - ON
5. After Take-Off
Water Methanol - OFF
6. 3000 Feet AGL
Booster Pumps - One OFF each engine
Pressurization - Check for the following:
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Rate of Climb
Cabin Height
Differential Pressure
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7. Descent
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As soon as in VHF Contact:
Get Destination Weather
Make Landing Data Card
Set Landing Speed Bugs
Carry Out Approach Briefing
15 nm before TOD:
Descent Clearance from ATC
Pressurization - Set
10 nm before TOD:
Fuel Quantity - Check
Carry Out Descent Checklist
8. Approach
Booster Pumps - All ON
Fuel Heaters - ON (if required)
Lights, Flaps and Fuel Trimmers as per requirement
9. Final Landing
Water Methanol - ON
Fuel Heater - OFF
10. After Landing
Tansponder - OFF
Landing Lights - OFF
All Radios and Nav Aids - OFF (Except VHF COM Radios)
Cockpit Heater - OFF
Powerunit Deicing - OFF
Wind Shield Heat - OFF
Booster Pumps - One OFF each engine
Pitot Heat - OFF
Water Methanol - OFF
Radar - OFF
Trim Tabs - Neutral
Flaps - UP
11. Parking
Fire Warning - Check
Booster Pumps - OFF
Disclaimer: "Do Items List for F27 Copilots" are personal notes of the author that do not sanction any pilot to violate his Company's Standard Operating Procedures, Aircraft Manuals or Manufacturer's Recommendations.
