Normal Procedures for F-4E Phantom II Checklist

DCS: F-4E Phantom II

Normal Procedures

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Before Electrical Power

Helmet

Put On

AN/ALE-40 Chaff Dispenser

Off

Throttles

Aft

UHF Radio

Off

AVTR Switch

Off

Radar Power

Off

DSCG

Off

ECM Equipment

Off

INS

Off

Nuclear Store Consent Switch

SAFE

Nav Computer

Off

Battery Bypass Switch

Off

Circuit Breaker Panels

Check

Publications and Flight Data

Check

After Electrical Power

Instrument Ground Power Switch

Actuate

Navigation Computer

Set

NAV Comp Mode

Set

Wind Counters

Set

Variation Counter

Set

POS Update Switch

Norm

135

After Electrical Power

Navigation Computer

Set

Present POS Counter

Set

Target Counters

Set for TGT 2

NAV Comp Mode

Reset

NAV Comp Mode

Stby

Target Counters

Set for TGT 1

INS Alignment

As Desired

To avoid electrical power interruption which could result in an INS NO-GO indication, ensure INS is not in the ALIGN mode when the generator switches are placed to ON. If a power interruption does occur, switch the power control knob to OFF. When power is restored, go from OFF to ALIGN pausing momentarily at STBY.

INS Full Gyrocompass Alignment

Time depends on ambient temperature and BATH alignment accuracy.

NAV Comp Mode

Stby

INS Power Knob

Stby

Gyro Heat Up

Wait

HEAT Light

Out

INS Power Knob

Align

Alignment

Wait

ALIGN Light

Flashing

INS Power Knob

Nav

INS Light

Out

INS Fast BATH Alignment

Takes roughly 2 minutes 15 seconds.

NAV Comp Mode

Stby

235

INS Fast BATH Alignment

INS Power Knob

Stby

INS Power Knob

Align

Alignment

Wait

HEAT Light

Ignore

ALIGN Light

Steady

INS Power Knob

Nav

INS Light

Out

INS Stored Heading Alignment

Takes roughly 2 minutes 15 seconds.

NAV Comp Mode

Stby

Align Mode Switch

HDG MEM

INS Power Knob

Align

Alignment

Wait

HEAT Light

Ignore

ALIGN Light

Flashing

INS Power Knob

Nav

INS Light

Out

Align Mode Switch

GYRO COMP

Interior Check

Rudder Pedals

Adjust

Ejection Seat Height

Adjust

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Interior Check

Stick Grip and Boot

Check

Comunication-Navigation Control Panel

Set

Communication Frequency Control Knobs

As Required

Communication Channel Control Knob

As Required

Mode Select Switch

As Required

Communication Volume Control Knob

As Required

Auxiliary Channel Control Knob

As Required

Auxiliary Volume Control Knob

As Desired

COMM-AUX Pushbutton

TR + G - ADF

Navigation Volume Control Knobs

As Required

TACAN Function Selector Knob

Off

Communication Command Button

As Desired

Navigation Command Button

As Desired

VOR/ILS/Marker Beacon Volume

As Desired

Emergency Slats Flaps Handle

Forward

Intercom Control Panel

Set

Volume Control

As Desired

Amplifier Select Knob

Norm

Function Selector Switch

HOT MIC

Emergency Gear Handle

In and Secure

Emergency Brake Handle

In and Secure

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Interior Check

Slats Flaps Position Indicators

Gear Down Indication

Canopy Emergency Jettison Handle

Forward

Radar Scope

Secure

Attitude Indicator

Check and Set

Rotate pitch trim knob to check travel (-10° to +5°)

Set horizon bar level with miniature aircraft

Clock

Wind and Set

Accelerometer

Set

Navigation Function Selector Switch

As Desired

Digital Display Indicator Lamp Button

Press

Navigational Computer Set Control Lamp Button

Press

KY-28 Power Selector Knob

Off

KY-28 Mode Selector

Canopy Manual Unlock Handle

Forward

Aural Tone

As Required

Cockpit Lights Control Knob

As Required

White Floodlight Switch

Off

Instrument Panel Lights Control Knob

As Required

Console Lights Control Knob

As Required

Standby Compass Light Switch

As Required

Console Floodlight Switch

As Required

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Interior Check

Cockpit Lights Control Knob

As Required

Indexer Light Control Knob

As Required

Warning and Indicator Lights

Test

Intercom System

Check

Oxygen Quantity Gage

Check

Check quantity sufficient and OFF flag not visible.

Oxygen Supply System

Check and Set

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Before Interior Inspection

Helmet

Put On

Lower Ejection Handle Guard

Generaror Switches

Off

AN/ALE-40 Flare Select Switch

Normal

Internal Wing Dump Swith

NORM

Throttles

Off

External Stores Emergency Release

Check No Yellow Showing Inside Circular Guard

Landing Gear Handle

In & Down

Missile Jettison Selector

Off

Armement Switches

Off/Safe

Pitot Heat

Off

Battery

Check

To determine battery relay closure turn on Engine Master switch and check for proper positioning of gear and slats flaps position indicators.

Engine Master Switches

Off

Formation Lights

Off

Emergency Attitude Reference System Circuit Breaker

UHF Radio

Off

Reference System Selector

Stby

Publications and Flight Data

Check

Gun Camera Magazine

Install

Gun Camera Dust Cover

Stow (with 780 equipment)

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Before Interior Inspection

External Power

On and Check On

Generator Switches

EXT ON

Transformer-Rectifier

Check

Both transformer-rectifiers operating if the landing gear indicators indicate gear down with the Engine master switches OFF and the generator switches in EXT.

Interior Inspection

Rudder Pedals

Adjust

Ejection Seat Height

Adjust

Stick Grip and Boot

Check

Check Stick grip firmly attached to stick and stick boot in place with no tears

Auxiliary Armament Control Panel

Set

Gyro Switch

NORM

Aural Tone Control Knob

Low

Boarding Steps Position Indicator

Protruding

Slats Override Switch

NORM

Intercom Control Panel

Set

Volume Control

As Desired

Amplifier Select Knob

NORM

Function Selector Switch

Hot Mic

ALE-40 Flares Switch

Normal

Fuel Control Panel

Set

Internal Wing Transfer Switch

Normal

Internal Wing Dump Switch

NORM

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Interior Inspection

Fuel Control Panel

Set

Refuel Select Switch

All Tanks

External Transfer Switch

As Required

Air Refuel Switch

Retract

Stab Aug Switches

Off

Boost Pumps

Check

Actuate left boost pump check switch observe that the left boost pump pressure indicator reads 30 ±5 PSI. Allow 3 seconds after release of the left switch, then repeat with right boost pump. Ensure that the test switches return to NORMAL

VOR/ILS Panel

Set

Volume Control Knob

As Desired

Marker Control Knob

As Desired

Frequency

As Desired

VOR/MKR Test Switch

Test

Slats/Flaps Switch

As Required

Slats/Flaps switch should correspond with indicators

Emergency Slats/Flaps Handle

Forward

Drag Chute Control Handle

Down and Secure

Speed Brake Switch

ThrottleFriction Lever

Set Desired

Comm Antenna Select Switch

UPR

Anti-skid and Nose wheel steering may malfunction while transmitting on the lower antenna due to electromagnetic interference.

Engine Ainti-Icing Switch

Normal

Anti-Skid

Check

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Interior Inspection

Anti-Skid

Check

Anti-Skid Switch On

Light Off

Emergency Quick Release Lever

Depress/Light On and Release Light Off

Anti-Skid Swithc Off

Light On

ARI Circuit Breaker

Landing and Taxi Lights Switch

Off

Slats and Flaps Position Indicator

Selected Position

Landing Gear Position Indicator

Gear Down Indication

Emergency Brake Contol Handle

In and Secure

Canopy Emergency Jettison Handle

Forward

Multiple Weapons Control Panel

Set

Master Arm Switch

Safe

Delivery Mode Knob

Off

Weapon Select Knob

Radar Missile Power Switch

Off

Selective Jettison Knob

Off

Interlock Switch

CL TK Light

On if Centerline Tank is Installed

Accelerometer

Set

Flight Instrument Light Control

As Required

Clock

Wind and Set

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Interior Inspection

Optical Sight Reticle

Check

Film Magazine/Dust Cover

Secure

ADI

Check and Set

Rotate pitch trim knob to check travel (-10° +5° minimum)

Set horizon bar level with miniature Aircraft

Emergency Attitude Indicator

Check

Cage and do not lock

Set miniature aircraft level with horizon bar

Navigation Function Selector Panel

Set

Bearing Distance Selector Switch

As Desired

Mode Selector Knob

As Desired

Fire Warning Lights

Test

Canopy Manual Unlock Handle

Forward

Arresting Hook Handle

Communication-Navigation Control Panel

Set

Communication Frequency Control Knobs

As Required

Communication Channel Control Knob

As Required

Mode Select Switch

As Required

Communication Volume Control Knob

As Desired

Auxiliary Channel Control Knob

As Required

Auxiliary Volume Control Knob

As Desired

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Interior Inspection

Communication-Navigation Control Panel

Set

COMM-AUX Pushbuttons

TR + G - ADF

Navigation Volume Control Knobs

As Required

TACAN Function Selector Knob

Off

Communication Command Button

As Desired

Navigation Command Button

As Desired

Emergency Vent Knob

Rain Removal Switch

Off

Pitot Heat

Check

Defog-Footheat Control Handle

As Desired

IFF Mode IV Function Switch

As Desired

IFF Master Control Knob

Off

Circuit Breakers

Check

Temperature Control Panel

Set

Temperature Control Knob

As Desired

Mode Selector Switch

Auto

DCU-94/A Bomb Control Monitor Panel

Set

Station Selector Switches

Aft

Master Release Lock Switch

Aft

Option Selector Knob

Off

Cockpit Lights Control Knob

As Required

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Interior Inspection

DCU-94/A Bomb Control Monitor Panel

Set

White Floodlight Switch

Off

Instrument Panel Lights Control Knob

As Required

Console Lights Control Knob

As Required

Indexer Lights Control Knob

As Required

Warning and Indicator Lights

Test

Instrument Flood Lights

Off

Aural Stall Warning Volume

As Desired

Compass Control Panel

Set

Latitude Compensator

Set

Mode Control Knob

Slaved

Sychronization Indicator

Check

Exterior Lights Control Panel

Set

Fuselage Lights Switch

As Required

Wing Lights Switch

As Required

Tail Lights Switch

As Required

Exterior Lights Flasher Switch

As Required

Formation Lights Control Knob

As Required

Instrument Lights Intensity Control Panel

Set

Intercom System

Check

Oxygen Quantity Gage

Check (Cannot be done with battery start)

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Interior Inspection

Oxygen Quantity Gage

Check (Cannot be done with battery start)

Check quantity sufficient, OFF flag not visible, OXYGEN LOW light extinguished. Press oxygen test button and check OXYGEN LOW light and MASTER CAUTION light illuminate at 1 litre. Notify rear crewmember, if applicable that test is in progress.

Oxygen Supply System

Check and Set

Before Starting Engines (P-WSO)

Seat Pins

Check Removed and Stowed

Fore and Aft Area

Clear

Fire Guard

Posted

Throttles

Off

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Starting Engines

External Air Source

Connect Right

Enigne Master Switches

External Airflow

At 10% RPM

Right Ignition Button

Press and Hold

Right Throttle

Half then Idle

At Lightoff (EGT INCR)

Right Ignition Button

Release

At 45% RPM

External Airflow

Stop

Check Parameters

Exhaust Gas Temperature

220 - 420 °C

Fuel Flow Indicator

800 - 1400 pph

Idle RPM

65 +/- 1%

Right Boost Pump

30 +/- 5 PSI

Oil Pressure

12 - 50 PSI

Hydraulic Pressure

Within Limits

Right Generator

Spoiler Actuator

Check (Left)

Air Refueling Door

Check

Left Engine

Start per Steps 1 - 8

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Starting Engines

Right Generator

Cycle Off/On

Bus Tie Open Light

Out

External Air

Disconnect

External Power

Disconnect

Interior Check

Complete

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Before Taxi Pilot

Comm & Nav Equipment

On & Check

IFF

Standby

Radar Altimeter

On & Check

Altimeter & SPC

Set & Check

Speed Brakes

Check

Slats & Flaps

Check

Flight Controls

Check

Slats & Flaps

NORM

ARI Disengage

Check (use paddle)

Stab Aug Switches

Engage and Check

Reference Sys Select

PRIM (INS in NAV)

Compass Mode Control Knob

Sync

AFCS

Check (if required)

Stab Aug Switches

Disengage

Trim

Check & Set 1 - 3 Units Nose Down

Slats & Flaps

Out & Down

Optical Sight

Stby/Cage

Pneumatic Pressure

Check

IFF

Check

Radar Altimeter

Check & Set

Wheel Chocks

Remove

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Before Taxi Pilot

CAUTION: Do not move aircraft with INS in ALIGN mode.

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Before taxi WSO

Interior Check

Complete

Comm & Nav Equipment

On & Check

Target Designator

Power On & Stowed

Radar BIT Checks

Initiate

WRCS BIT Checks

Initiate

NAV Computer Mode

As Desired

Altimeter & SPC

Set & Check

1935

Taxiing

Wheel Brakes

Test

Nose Gear Steering

Engage & Check

(P-WSO) Flight Instruments

Check

(P-WSO) Oxygen Diluter

As Required

CAUTION: Taxi with canopies full open or full closed; with the canopies open, maintain taxi speeds below 60 knots to prevent damage to the canopy operating mechanism.

CAUTION: Adequate distance between aircraft must be maintained during formation taxi. An open canopy may be damaged by engine exhaust blast.

CAUTION: While taxiing during high gross weight conditions, the turning radius should be increased to relieve excessive side loads on the main landing gear struts, wheels, and tires.

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Before Takeoff

Optical Sight

Check

Internal Wing Transfer

Normal

Stab Aug Switches

Engage

Flight Controls

Unrestricted (WSO confirms)

Slats & Flaps

Check Out & Down

Anti-Ice

As Required

STAB Trim

Check 1 - 3 Units Nose Down

Fuel Quantity

Check

(P-WSO) Canopies

Close & Check (WSO then Pilot)

Warning Lights

Test

Defog & Temperature

As Required

(WSO) Command Selector

As Briefed

(P-WSO) Ejection Seat

Arm

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After runway lineup

External Transfer

As Desired

Anti-Skid

On & Light Out

Compass Heading

Check

Pitot Heat

IFF

As Required

(P-WSO) Circuit Breakers

Check In

Warning Lights

Check

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Normal takeoff

Wheel Brakes

Apply

Throttles

85% RPM Max

Engine Gauges

Check

Exhaust Gas Temperature

450°C

Fuel Flow

4000 pph

Nozzles

1/4

Oil Pressure

30-40 PSI

Wheel Brakes

Release

Throttles

MIL

Engine Gauges

Check

Throttles

Afterburner (if desired)

Nose Gear Steering

Disengage at 70 Knots

Stick

Move Aft at 80 Knots

Pitch Attitude

Maintain 10° to 12°

Trim

As Required

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After takeoff - climb

Gear

Slats & Flaps

NORM (180 Knots MIN)

Pitch

Adjust 10°-12° Till 350 KIAS

Airspeed

Adjust Pitch to Hold 350 KIAS

Heading

According to Flight Plan

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Cruise

(P-WSO) Altimeters

Set

Check Stby

Reset

Compare

Radar Altimeter

As Required

(WSO) Command Selector

As Briefed

(P-WSO) Ops Check

Oxygen Quantity/Pressure/Blinker

Check

Cockpit Pressure

Check

Fuel Quantity/Transfer Switches

Check

Stby Compass

Check

Circuit Breaker

Check

Anti-Ice Switch

As Required

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Descent/before landing

Defog & Temperature

As Desired

ALE-40 Flares/Norm Switch

Normal

Stab Aug Switches

Engaged

Comm Antenna Select Switch

Upr

Landing Taxi Light

Landing

Armament Switches

Off/Safe/Stow

Sight

Stby/Cage

Radar & BARO Altimeter

Set

Fuel

Check

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In pattern (below 210 knots)

Gear

Down

Slats & Flaps

Out & Down

Hydraulic Pressure

Check

Warning Lights

Check

Anti-Skid

On & Light Out

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Missed Approach

Throttles

Military or AB

Gear

Slat & Flaps

NORM (180 Knots MIN)

Throttles

As Required

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Landing

Above Runway

Gently Flare

At Touchdown

Throttles to Idle

Drag Chute

Deploy

Wheel Brake (below 70 knots)

Engage

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After landing

Anti-Skid (below 30 knots)

Off

Cockpit Pressure

Check

Ejection Handle

Safe

Landing/Taxi Light

As Required

Slat & Flaps

NORM

Drag Chute

Jettison

Mode 4 Sel

Hold

ECM/ALE/RWR/APX-76

Off

Radar/CW Power

Off

Stab Aug Switches

Off

Internal Wing Dump

Normal

VOR/ILS Control Panel

Off

Engine Anti-Ice

Normal

Radar Altimeter

Off

STAB Trim

1 - 3 Units Nose Down

Reference Sel Switch

Stby

Rain Removal

Off

Pitot Heat

Off

IFF

Off

Temperature

Full Hot

Defog Handle

Defog

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After landing

Tacan

Off

Formation Lights

Off

Sight Shutter

Closed

3135

Engine Shutdown Pilot

Wheels

Chocked

UHF Radio

Off

Ejection Seat

Raise

Defog-Footheat

Full Aft

Temperature

12 O'clock

Air Refuel Switch

Extend if AAR was done

Right Throttle

Off

AVTR Tape

Remove

Spoiler Actuator

Check (Right)

Left Throttle

Off

Engine Master Switches

Off

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Engine Shutdown WSO

UHF Radio

Off

Ejection Seat

Raise

INS

Off

Nav Computer

Off

Target Designator

Off

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Before Leaving cockpit

(P-WSO) All Switches and Controls

Off

(P-WSO) Oxygen Diluter

100%

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