Coordinate with RIO.
a. LTS
b. FIRE DTE/EXT
c. INST
d. Master Test Switch OFF
Ejection Seat
ARMED
Verify seat armed with RIO.
Canopy Handle
CLOSE
Mirrors
SET
ACM Panel
SET
Emergency Stores Jettison Light
OFF
Ladder
LIGHT OUT
Oxygen Switch
ON
Emergency Wing Sweep Handle
OV SW
Inform RIO
READY TO START
Starter Air
ON
Air Source Switch
OFF THEN BOTH ENG
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Engine Crank Switch
R (RIGHT ENGINE)
Engine Crank Switch
OFF
Engine Crank Switch
L (LEFT ENGINE)
Engine Crank Switch
OFF
Emergency Flight Hydraulic Switch
LOW
Check gauge corresponds.
Emergency Flight Hydraulic Switch
HIGH
Check gauge corresponds.
Emergency Flight Hydraulic Switch
AUTO
Engine Crank Switch
R (RIGHT ENGINE)
Right Throttle
IDLE AT 22% RPM
Right Generator Light
OFF
Right Fuel Pressure Light
OFF
Idle Engine Instrument Readings
CHECK
RPM
63% to 75%
TIT
600⁰C (Nominal)
FF
1100 PPH (Nominal)
NOZ Position
0 (Closed)
OIL
40 to 50 PSI (30 PSI Minimum)
FLT HYD PRESS
3000 PSI
External Electrical Power
DISCONNECT
Hydraulic Transfer Pump Switch
NORMAL
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Engine Crank Switch
L (LEFT ENGINE)
When flight hydraulic pressure reaches 2700 PSI, return switch to neutral (centre position) and ensure pressure holds for 5 to 10 seconds.
Hydraulic Transfer Pump Switch
SHUTOFF
Repeat Steps 8-14 for Left Engine
CHECK
Starter Air
DISCONNECT
Air Source
OFF
Air Source
L ENG
Check for audible air source noise.
Air Source
OFF
Air Source
R ENG
Check for audible source noise.
Air Source
BOTH ENG
Hydraulic Transfer Pump Switch
NORMAL
Brake Accumulator Pressure
CHECK IN GREEN
Advice RIO that both engines have been started and ECS system is engaged.
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Stability Augmentation Switches
ALL ON
Master Test Switch
EMERG GEN
Advise RIO that test and check is in progress.
VMCI Operation
CHECK
Following disengagement of EMERG GEN test, the below lights should illuminate momentarily:
- PITCH STAB 1 AND 2
- ROLL STAB 1 AND 2
- YAW STP OP AND OUT
- SPIOLERS
- HZ TAIL AUTH
- RUDDER AUTH
- AUTO PILOT
- MACH TRIM
Advise RIO that test and check is complete.
Stability Augmentation Switches
ALL ON
Note that some switches may have disengaged during the previous test.
Emergency Wing Sweep Handle
OV SW
If wings are not in over sweep, move the wing sweep emergency handle to 68⁰ in raised position. Then raise handle to full extension and hold until HZ TAIL AUTH caution light goes out and OVER flag appears on wing sweep indicator. Move handle to full aft OV SW and stow.
Wing Sweep Mode Switch
AUTO
Wing/External Transfer Switch
OFF
Master Reset Pushbutton
DEPRESS
Comm/Nav/Gear/Displays
ON
Trim
SET 000
Standby Gyro
ERECT
Standby gyro needs to be erected at least 2 minutes before launch.
Master Reset Pushbutton
DEPRESS
Master Test Switch
OBC
Autopilot
ENGAGE
Speed Brake Switch
PARTIAL EXTENSION
Speed Brake Switch
RETRACT
Check for fluctuations in stabiliser to verify integrated trim operation.
Speed Brake Switch
FULL EXTENSION
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Speed Brake Switch
RETRACT
Refuel Probe Switch
FUS EXT THEN RET
Nose Strut
DOWN
Hook Handle
DOWN
Hook Handle
UP
Nose Strut
UP
Master Test Switch
OFF
Check if autopilot disengages.
Windshield Switch
CYCLE THEN AUTO
Wing/External Transfer Switch
AUTO
Note if refuelling probe switch is set to ALL EXT the switch will automatically be set back to AUTO.
Trim
CHECKED AND SET 000
Anti-Skid Spoiler Brake Switch
BOTH
Anti-Skid
BIT
Performed by ground crew.
Anti-Skid Spoiler Brake Switch
OFF
Radar Altimeter
SET 600 AND BIT
Displays
CHECK
HUD Mode
TO
Navigation Steer Command
TACAN
TACAN
BIT
Displays
CHECK
HUD Mode
LDG
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Displays
CHECK
Navigation Steer Command
AWL/PCD
AN/ARA-63
BIT
HUD-Video
BIT
Altimeter
SET/RESET MODE
Compass
CHECK
Flight Instruments
CHECK
Nose Wheel Steering Button
Engage
Check with RIO they are ready for taxi - INS alignment must be finished first.
Park Brake Handle
IN
Wheel Chocks
Remove
Take Off Checklist
1016
A/A Checklist
ACM Panel
SET
Gun Rate
HIGH
SW Cool
ON
MSL PREP
ON
Master Arm
ON
HUD Mode
A/A
VDI Mode
TV
TID Mode
TID
A/G Checklist
HUD Mode
A/G
Weapons Selector Switch
OFF
VDI Mode
TV
TID Mode
HSD
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Compressor Stall - Single Engine
1.
Unload the aircraft (0.5G to 1.0G).
2.
If speed is 1.1 Mach or greater, both throttles set to MIL.
Do not retard the throttle above Mach 1.1
3.
Retard throttle(s) smoothly to IDLE
Only retard both throttles if loss of control is not a factor.
4.
If engine is stalled - throttle set to OFF.
Compressor Stall - Both Engines
1.
Unload the aircraft (0.5G to 1.0G).
2.
If speed is 1.1 Mach or greater, both throttles to MIL - else IDLE.
3.
Initiate restart of the engine that was second to stall.
Engine Air Start - Spooldown
Throttle (of stalled engine)
IDLE
If no effect proceed to crossbleed start.
Engine Air Start - Crossbleed
Throttle (of stalled engine)
OFF
Fuel Shut Off Handle
CHECK IN
Throttle of Online Engine
80% RPM Minimum
Back Up Ignition Switch
ON
Engine Crank Switch
ON
Throttle (of stalled engine)
IDLE
If the engine is still hung, set throttle to OFF then IDLE.
Back Up Ignition Switch
OFF
If start if completed.
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Engine Air Start - Crossbleed
If no effect proceed to windmill start.
Engine Air Start - Windmill
Throttle (of stalled engine)
OFF
Fuel Shut Off Handle
CHECK IN
Airspeed
450KN OR ABOVE
For windmill relight to occur the aircraft need to be holding at least 450kn IAS for sufficient airflow to spool the motor(s). This can be achieved in a 20⁰ dive.
Engine Crank Switch
ON
Throttle (of stalled engine)
IDLE
Back Up Ignition Switch
OFF
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Descent and Landing Checklist
Master Arm
OFF
ACM Panel
SET
Gun Rate
LOW
SW Cool
OFF
MSL PREP
OFF
HUD Mode
LDG
VDI Mode
VDI
TID Mode
HSD
Anti-Skid
OFF
External Lights
SET
- Lights off for CASE I.
- Lights on for CASE II and CASE III.
After Trap
External Lights
OFF
For CASE II and CASE III.
Hook Handle
UP
Flaps Handle
UP
Wing Sweep Handle
RETRACTED (HANDLE UP)
Nose Wheel Steering Button
ENGAGED
Speed Brake
RETRACTED
Trim
SET 000
Wing Sweep Handle
OV SWP
Note over sweep is not available until seal inflation light has gone out on the caution panel.
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Once Parked
Hand Brake
ON
Wheel Chocks
PLACED
Ejection Seat
SAFE
Hydraulic Transfer Pump Switch
SHUTOFF
Alert RIO you are ready for shutdown.
Shutdown
Right Engine Fuel Shutoff Tab
OUT
Right Engine Throttle
IDLE CUTOFF
Wait for engine to spool down before pushing the shutoff tab back in.
Oxygen Switch
OFF
TACAN
Off
UHF
OFF
Stability Augmentation Switches
ALL OFF
Radar Altimeter
OFF
Altimeter
RESET
Standby Gryo
CAGED
Comm/Nav/Gear/Displays
OFF
Gun Ammo
SET 000
Gun Elevation
SET 000
AN/ARA-63
OFF
Engine Air Source
OFF
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Shutdown
Internal and External Lights
ALL OFF
Left Engine Fuel Shutoff Tab
OUT
Left Engine Throttle
IDLE CUTTOFF
Wait for engine to spool down before pushing the shutoff tab back in.
After Shutdown
Flight Stick
FULLY FORWARD
Wait 10 seconds after both hydraulic systems fall below zero before releasing stick, note if the surfaces move on the trim gauge after release, it means hydraulic pressure is still not bled.