steps markes with a blue color will be optinal for a normal startup but if you use the randomized button special option it will be required to make sure everything works (this note is marked with the same blue)
steps marked with a yellow color are test that you can do if you want (this note is marked with the same yellow)
Before Interior Inspection
Helmet
PUT ON
Lower ejection handle guard
UP
Generator switches
OFF
AN/ALE-40 flare select switch
NORMAL
Internal wing dump switch
NORM
Throttles
OFF
External stores emergency release
NO YELLOW SHOWING IN GUARD
Landing gear handle
IN & DOWN
Missile jettison selector
OFF
Armament 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
IN
UHF Radio
OFF
Reference system selector
STBY
Publications and flight data
CHECK
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Before Interior Inspection
Gun Camera magazine
INSTALL
Gun Camera dust cover
STOW (with 780 equipment)
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
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Interior Inspection
Fuel control panel
SET
Internal wing transfer switch
NORMAL
Internal wing dump switch
NORM
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 volume 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
IN
Throttle friction 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.
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Interior Inspection
Engine Anti-icing switch
NORMAL
Anti-Skid
CHECK
Anti-Skid switch on
LIGHT OFF
Emergency quick release lever
DEPRESS/LIGHT ON AND RELEASE LIGHT OFF
Anti-Skid Switch off
LIGHT ON
ARI circuit breaker
IN
Landing and taxi lights switch
OFF
Slats flaps position indicator
SELECTED POSITION
Landing gear position indicators
GEAR DOWN INDICATION
Emergency brake control 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
C
Radar missile power switch
OFF
Selective jettison knob
OFF
Interlock switch
IN
CL TK Light
ON IF CENTERLINE TANK IS INSTALLED
Accelerometer
SET
Flight Instrument Light Control
AS REQUIRED
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Interior Inspection
Clock
WIND AND SET
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
UP
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 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
Emergency vent knob
IN
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
Temperature control knob
AS DESIRED
Mode selector switch
AUTO
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
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Interior Inspection
Cockpit lights control knob
AS REQUIRED
Console floodlight switch
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
Latitude compensator
SET
Mode control knob
SLAVED
Synchronization indicator
CHECK
Exterior lights control panel
SET
Fuselage lights switch
AS REQUIRED
Exterior lights flasher switch
AS REQUIRED
Tail lights switch
AS REQUIRED
Wing lights switch
AS REQUIRED
Formation lights control knob
AS REQUIRED
Instrument lights intensity control panel
SET
Intercom System
CHECK
Oxygen quantity gauge
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
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Before starting engines
Seat pins
CHECK REMOVED AND STOWED
Fore and Aft Area
CLEAR
Fire Guard
POSTED
Throttles
OFF
Starting engines
External Air source
CONNECT RIGHT
Engine Master Switches
ON
External airflow
ON
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
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Starting engines
Check Parameters
Hydraulic Pressure
WITHIN LIMITS
Right Generator
ON
REPEAT FOR LEFT ENGINE (starting at external air source and ending here)
Spoiler Actuator
CHECK (LEFT)
Air Refueling door
CHECK
Right Generator
CYCLE OFF/ON
Bus Tie Open Light
OUT
External Air
DISCONNECT
External Power
DISCONNECT
Interior Check
COMPLETE
Taxi
Before Taxi
COMM & NAV Equipment
ON & CHECK
IFF
STANDBY
Radar Altimeter
ON & CHECK
Altimeter
SET
SPC
reset corr then norm
Speed Brakes
CHECK
Slats & Flaps
CHECK
Flight Controls
CHECK
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Before Taxi
Slats & Flaps
NORM
ARI Disengage
CHECK
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
CAUTION: Do not move aircraft with INS in ALIGN mode.
Taxiing
Wheel Brakes
TEST
Nose Gear Steering
ENGAGE & CHECK
Flight Instruments
CHECK
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.
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Taxiing
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.