Ensure that radar is OFF or in STBY to avoid danger to personnel.
During ground operations, do not leave the radar in OPER, STBY or TEST for more than 5 minutes after warmup to prevent radar malfunction form overheat. If necessary, turn radar OFF until immediately prior to takeoff.
Check that speed brake retracts and horizontal tail moves trailing edge up to check speed brake and horizontal tail interconnect.
To avoid injury, insure ground personnel clear before actuating controls.
Flaps should extend to full. Verify that horizontal tail moves trailing edge down as flaps extend.
Pitch Damper Cutoff Switch
Check
Pitch Damper Cutoff Switch
Actuate
If the horizontal tail moves, a malfunctioning damper is indicated. Disengage pitch damper.
Aileron Trim
Check and Set As Required
Standby Attitude Indicator
Check Set and Uncage
Canopy and Seat Safety Pins
Removed
Arresting Hook Safety Pin
Check Removed