Boeing 747-200 Normal Procedures

There is a separate manual for INS operations

Cockpit Safety Check
Check the following before establishing power to the aircraft.
 Alternate Flap Switches (Overhead) – off.
 Standby Power Switch (Engineer Electrical Panel) – off.
 Engine Ignition Switches (Overhead) – off.
 Windshield Wipers – off.
 Gear Lever – down and locked.
 Fuel control switches – off.
 WX Radar – off (Standby on turn-around flights).
 Electric Hydraulic Pump – off.
 Air-Driven Hydraulic Pumps – off.
 Fuel Jettison Panel – Switches off, guard closed.
Establishing Power to the Aircraft
Place battery switch to On and close the guard. Press BATT on the DC meters switch and
check the voltage and DC amps.
If using External Power
 Call for the GPU using the ground service tab on the EFB.
 Press APU BATT on the DC meters switch and check APU battery voltage.
 Press EXT PWR 1 and EXT PWR 2 on the AC meters switch and check volts and
freq.
 Confirm EXT PWR 1 and EXT PWR 2 lights illuminate on the APU panel.
 Close the EXT PWR 1 and EXT PWR 2 generator relay switches.
 Confirm PWR ON BUS lights illuminate and SPLIT SYSTEM BREAKER light
illuminates.
If using the Auxiliary Power Unit
 Press APU BATT on the DC meters switch and check APU battery voltage.
 Check the APU Fire Detection.
o Place the loop selector switch to both.
o Hold switch A to fire test. Confirm the fire bell sounds. Note the APU fire
pull, overhead panel APU light and both master fire warning lights illuminate.
Perform the same test for switch B.
o Hold both A and B switches to fault test (hint – click in between the switches
to move both simultaneously), and note fault detector lights illuminate.
o Check bottle discharge light is extinguished.
o Check APU fire pull pushed in and dimmed.
o Select APU squib test switch to test, and observe SQUIB ON light illuminates.
o Check APU oil quantity is at least 2 ½ quarts.
o Check the APU bleed air switch is closed.
  Place APU master switch to on and check:
o DC pump light illuminates.
o Fuel valve opens – monitor in-transit light. Check it extinguishes.
o APU door opens – monitor in-transit light. Check it extinguishes.
After the APU door reaches full open, momentarily click the APU master switch to start and
check:
o RPM and EGT increases.
o APU battery voltage returns to near normal when the start disengages
(approximately 50% RPM).
 Press APU GEN 1 and APU GEN 2 on the AC meters switch and check you have
positive freq but no volts.
 When RPM and EGT stabilize, close the APU generators and confirm you have
positive volts. Then close the GRD SERV bus. Check all lights extinguish.
 Allow one minute warmup before using bleed air.
After establishing electrical power, but before turning on bleed air, confirm that the leading
edge and trailing edge flaps agree with the flaps lever.
Establishing Air Conditioning
If using ground power, do not establish AC until the APU is started.
Place zone 1 recirc fan to on to provide cockpit airflow until packs are operating.
To start air conditioning, perform the following:
 Check master trim air switch is in open, zone temperature selectors in auto and pack
control switches in auto.
 Close all three pack valves.
 Open the APU bleed.
 Close 1 and 3 isolation valves. Check both left and right duct pressure drops to zero.
Opening a pack valve will accelerate the pressure loss.
 Open the isolation valves and check both left and right duct pressure increases.
 Open one pack valve, check the left pack duct pressure increases and temperature
stabilizes in the normal range.
Turn off zone 1 recirc fan if not required.
DC and Standby Power Check
Place DC bus isolation switches to open. Note the isolation relay OPEN lights illuminate.
Check all TR positions for normal volts and positive amperes. Leave ESS TR selected.
Place Essential AC bus selector to off.
 Check ESS BUS OFF light illuminates.
 Check ESS TR for zero volts and amps. Note the N1 and EGT fail flags on the centre
engine instruments.
  Place Standby Power switch to on. Check MANUAL ON light illuminates and N1
and EGT fail flags retract.
 Return Standby Power to off. Check N1 and EGT fail flags return,
Close DC isolation switches and check ESS TR now indicating normal volts and amps. Place
Standby Power to normal.
Return Essential AC bus selector to normal. Check ESS TR now indicates normal volts and
amps and ESS BUS OFF light extinguishes. Check N1 and EGT fail flags out of view.
Check APU and main batteries for normal indications. Monitor DC meters in BATT position.
Pilot’s Station Checks
Do this for both the Captain and First Officer displays.
Place the indicator lights switch to TEST and observe all annunciator lights on the overhead
panel, forward panels and pedestal illuminates. Return the switch to either BRIGHT or DIM.
Overhead Panel
Turn on the NAV and NO SMOKING lights. NO SMOKING must always be on when
refuelling.
Place both radio master switches to on. Align the INS (check the standalone manual for
further instructions).
Check window heat power lights switch is on.
If POWER L1 and POWER R1 lights are not on, press the POWER TEST switch. Check the
L1 and R1 lights illuminate.
Place left and right probe heat switches to on and note all amber lights extinguish. Hold
switches to TAT TEST and note TAT probe lights extinguish. Place both switches to off.
Check both nacelle and wing anti-ice is off.
Place both MACH/AIRSPEED warning and OVER ROTATION warning to test and check
for aural alarm.
Place the stall warning to TEST. Observe stick shaker sounds and the spin dial rotates. Return
to normal and observe that the PWR OFF light is extinguished.
Check no flags on the fire panel and all discharge lights extinguished.
Place the emergency light switch to armed and close the guard. Check the UNARMED light
extinguishes. Emergency lights will not illuminate when essential DC power is available.
If refuelling is completed, turn on the SEATBELT signs.
Hold the cockpit voice recorder TEST switch and observe the test needle stays in green for at
least five seconds.
Press the wheel well test switch. Observe WHEEL WELL and master fire warning lights
illuminate and warning bell sound. Release the switch and observe the lights extinguish and
bell silences.
Check all flight controls hydraulic power switches are on the guards closed.
Check all alternate gear extension switches are off and guards closed.
Check the yaw damper switches are engaged and the guards closed.
With brake pressure available and the parking brake engaged, rotate the autobrake to one of
the landing modes (MIN, MED, MAX). Check the autobrake automatically switches to
DISARM. Return to OFF. The autobrake on the 747-200 is not used for takeoff, only landing.
Arm the body gear-steering.
Place the anti-skid to OFF. Check all anti-skid lights on both the pilots and engineer panels
illuminate. Return the switch to ON, close the guard and observe all lights extinguish.
Instrument Panel
Press and test each marker beacon light.
Press the MAX IND RESET switch if any maximum indicator lights are on.
Place the altitude bug on the MCP to the field elevation + 600 feet and press the ALTITUDE
ALERT TEST. Check the C-Chord aural alarm sounds.
Press the GROUND PROXIMITY TEST and observe that the pull up and ground proximity
lights illuminate and aural alarm sounds.
Press the RUDDER RATIO TEST and observe the light illuminates.
Check the gear lever is down and locked, the GEAR DOWN light illuminated and the GEAR
and DOOR OPEN lights extinguished.
Check the PARK BRAKE light on the pedestal and the ANTI SKID HYD light on the centre
instrument warning panel are illuminated. If the parking brake is engaged but neither light
illuminated, disengage the brake, depress both brake pedals than reengage the brake.
Check the start levers are off.
Set the radios to the desired frequency. Collect the ATIS and call for clearance (if required).
On the instrument panel:
 Check the airspeed needle is set to zero and the mach flag is out of view. Set the
desired speed bugs for takeoff.
 Check the Attitude Indicator is neutral, no flight director bars and flags.
 Check the RMI heading indicator matches the HSI, no flags.
 Check the desired heading and course bugs on the HSI and no flags. Check the MAG
indicator at the top of the HIS.
 Check the vertical speed indicator is at zero.
 Check the radio altimeter fail flag is out of view.
 Check the standby attitude indicator is erect and the off flag out of view.
 Set the altimeters to the field QNH. Cross check the altimeter with the field elevation.
Set the weather radar to STBY.
  When flying westbound, select SYS 1. When flying eastbound, select SYS 2.
 Set gain control to AUTO.
 When flying in mountainous terrain, use an initial tilt of 5 degrees up.
Set the transponder to STBY.
 If the Captain is flying, set to ALT 1. If the First Officer is flying, set to ALT 2.
 Set the required squawk.
 Set XPDR to 1.
 Press the TEST switch and observe the following:
o Red RA arcs appear on the VSI from -6000 to O FPM and from 0 to +1500
FPM. Green RA arc appears from +1500 to +3000 FPM.
o Four intruders, one of each type, appears on the VSI in a square pattern, the
number 6 appears as a range annunciation, and TCAS test is displayed.
o At the conclusion, TCAS SYSTEM TEST OK will annunciate.
Ensure the Captain’s FLT DIR CMPTR is set to A and the First Officer’s to B.
 Place flight director 1 and 2 on and engage either autopilot to CMD, then select HDG
mode and place ALT HOLD on.
 Rotate the heading knob to the left of your current heading and then to the right.
Check the flight director bars follow. Set the bug to runway heading.
 Rotate the manual turn knob and check that the autopilot trips to MAN. Be sure to
centre the knob or else the autopilot will not engage. (Hint – you can do this by
clicking just above the knob).
 Press the autopilot disconnect switch and ensure the autopilot turns OFF and the
autopilot disconnect wailer sounds. Repeat this test for the first officer’s disconnect
switch.
 Turn off the flight directors.
Advance the throttles full forward and check that the takeoff warning horn sounds. Retard the
throttles to idle.
Test both PTT 1 and 2 on the automatic flight annunciator panel. Check all flags display and
the autopilot and autothrottle flags flash.
Press the instrument warning test switch and check the red and yellow flags illuminate. Press
the instrument warning panel to extinguish any lights.
Check the Captain’s INS and compass switches are in No. 1 position and the First Officer’s
in No .2 Check both pilot’s attitude switches are set to NORM.
Check the reserve brake valve is closed and the lights extinguished.
Check the spoilers are down.
Engineer’s Station
Place the Indicator Lights switch to TEST and observe all indicator and annunciator lights
illuminate.
Electrical Panel
o Check ESS AC BUS in NORM and ESS BUSS OFF light extinguished.
o Place all Galley Power switches to ON and check TRIP OFF lights are extinguished.
o Check that the BUS TIE OPEN and FIELD OFF lights are extinguished.
o Check that the GEN OPEN lights are illuminated.
o Check the GEN BRG FAILURE lights are extinguished.
o Check that the CSD PRESS lights are illuminated.
Engine Instruments
o Check and note the oil quantity.
Fuel Panel
o When refuelling is finished, set the gross weight gauge to the current aircraft’s
weight.
o Cycle each crossfeed valve (including reserve valves) and observe CROSSFEED
VALVE lights illuminate. Leave No. 1 and No. 4 crossfeed valves open and No. 2
and No. 3 closed.
o Check No. 1 and No. 2 reserve valves are closed.
o Turn on all forward boost pumps and, if fuel in the centre tank, the left
override/jettison pump. Check the LOW PRESS lights extinguish. Turn them back
off. Repeat for the aft boost pumps and the right override/jettison pump.
o Check each shutoff valve switch is in open and the guard closed and that the ENG
VALVE light is extinguished.
o Check all fuel heat switches are off and the ICING OPEN lights extinguished.
o Check the fuel scavange pump switch is off.
o Check the fuel temperature on each engine. Leave the switch in ENG 1.
o Press and hold the fuel gauges test switch. Observe each fuel tank reads ERR 0 and
ERR 4. Check each fuel tank reads 88,888 tons. Release the switch then check each
tank returns to normal reading. Do not perform this test when refuelling.
o Press fuel used reset switch until all fuel used gauges read 0000.
Pressurization Panel
o Set the baro window and cabin altimeter to the field QNH. With mode selector in
AUTO, press the rate limit test switch. Observe outflow valves drive toward closed
and the RATE LIMIT light extinguishes.
o Select MAN and operate both manual control switches in both directions. Return to
AUTO and check both outflow valves fully open.
o Set the flight level scale altitude to your cruising level + 1000 feet. (In black).
Bleed Air and Air Conditioning Panel
o Check both isolation switches are open.
o Check pack operation and zone temperature control.

Lower Cargo Fire Protection

o Check the compartment selector switch is off and both BTL 1 PUSH and BTL 2
PUSH lights are extinguished.
o Press each compartment switch to A and press the A test button. Observe that:
o FWD, AFT and BULK fire lights illuminate.
o DETECTOR A lights illuminate.
o Pilot’s Master Fire warning illuminates.
o Fire bell sounds.
o Repeat the same test for B.
o Return each compartment switch to both.
o Place the Squib detector switch to FWD and hold the Squib test to BTL 1. Observe
FWD and AFT/BLK lights illuminate. Place the squib test to BTL 2 and observe the
same. Repeat for AFT BLK.
Engine Fire Detection Panel
o Check all loop selector switches are in BOTH.
o Hold both A and B test switches to FIRE TEST (hint – click on FIRE TEST to do
this) and observe that:
o Nacelle temperature indicators rise to near the top of the scale.
o Fire bell sounds.
o Engine fire pull lights illuminate.
o Pilot’s Master Fire warning illuminates.
o Hold A test switch to FAULT TEST and observe that the A nacelle temperature
indicators rise, the B remain in place and the FAULT light illuminates. Repeat this
test for B test switch and observe the A nacelle temperatures remain and the B nacelle
temperatures rise.
Wing Le Overheat
o Hold the test switch to SYS 1 and observe left and right WING OVHT lights
illuminate. Repeat the test for SYS 2.
Oxygen
o Check the oxygen switch is in NORM and guarded, the ON light is extinguished and
oxygen pressure is above minimums. Minimum oxygen levels is 1500 PSI.
AFT Cargo Heat
o Place the switch to TEST and observe that ON CONTAINER and ON BULK lights
illuminate.
Equipment Cooling
o Hold the smoke detector switch to TEST and observe the SMOKE light illuminates.
o Check valve control is in NORM and guard closed.
o Check blower selector switch is in NORM.
o Check the NO AIR FLOW light is extinguished.
Engine Bottle Squib Test
o Place the squib test to LEFT BOTTLE and check all engine SQUIB OK lights
illuminate. Repeat for RIGHT BOTTLE.
Hydraulic Panel
o Check all engine-driven pump switches are in NORMAL.
o Check reservoir LOW QTY lights are extinguished and oil quantity is at normal
levels.
o Press the quantity test switch. Note all oil quantity gauges indicate zero and LOW
QTY lights illuminate. Release switch and observe all indications return to normal
and LOW QTY lights extinguish.
o Check normal brake source select switch is set to NORM and guard, SEC SYS 1 light
is extinguished and LOW PRESS light illuminates.
Brake Temp Monitor
o Select LF selector switch and press the TEST switch. Observe all temperature
indicators are in the red and the OVER-HEAT light illuminates. Repeat the test for
RF, RR and RL. Return the selector switches to OFF. (Note: You have to hold down
the switch to get the lights).
Landing Gear
o Press the Gear and Tilt PRIM switches and observe the DOWN and TILT lights
illuminate.
o Repeat for the Gear and Tilt ALT switches
Fuel Jettison Panel
o Open the fuel jettison panel. Observe all switches are OFF/CLOSED and all VALVE
lights extinguished. Close the fuel jettison panel.
Before Start
Pilots
o Check all three INS switches are in nav and all three INS computers have been
programmed (see separate tutorial for INS procedures).
o Set and cross-check speed bugs.
o Check the flight directors, autopilot and autothrottle are disengaged.
o On the MCP, set the speed bug to V2 + 10 , the heading bug to the runway heading,
the navigation mode selector to HDG, the altitude window to the initial cleared
altitude and arm ALT SEL. Turn the navigation radios and course as required. Check
RADIO/INS switches are set to RADIO.
o If the SEATBELT and NO SMOKING signs are not yet on, turn them on now.
o Arm EPR on the thrust computer. Check the thrust knob is in TOD. Derate if desired.
Engineer
o Place all main boost pumps to on. Check all PRESS lights extinguish. Check No. 1
and No. 4 crossfeeds are on and No 2 and No. 3 crossfeeds are off.
o If more than 4500kgs/9920lbs of fuel is in the centre tank, turn on the
override/jettison pumps.
o Open all four bleed valves and . Check that you have sufficient PSI for start. 38 to 42
PSI is the normal range.
o Close No. 1 and No. 3 pack valves. Leave No. 2 open for start unless an ADP is
required for start.
o Turn on ELEC PUMP HYD SYS 4 for start.
o Turn off galley power.
Call the BEFORE START checklist:
Engine Start
Normal start sequence is 4, 3, 2, and 1.
o Turn on the Beacon light.
o Arm the start valve.
o Hold either engine four ignition 1 or 2 (either is fine) to ground start. Observe that:
o START VALVE opens.
o At 20% N2 (remember, N2 is on the engineer’s panel) introduce fuel to the
engine.
o Observe fuel flow, EGT, N1, oil pressure and breather gauges rise.
o Ensure START VALVE light is extinguished and the engine instruments are
stable, then repeat for 3, 2 AND 1.
o Set start valve to OFF and close the guard.
o Check the brake pressure is at approximately 3,000 PSI.
After Start
Engineer
o Check the voltage/frequency on all generators, then close all four generator relay
switches. Observe GEN OPEN lights extinguish on the engine electrical panel and
GEN OPEN and FIELD OFF lights illuminate on the APU panel.
o Close the split-system breaker and observe OPEN light extinguishes.
o Close the APU bleed air. Allow two minutes before turning off the APU whenever
possible.
o Check ESS AC BUS is in NORM, galley power switches are on, TRIP OFF lights are
extinguished.
o Open all three pack valves. Check each corresponding pack switch for normal ACM
outlet, comp disch and air flow indications.
o Check the door warning annunciator panel.
o Turn on all four ADPs. Check ELEC PUMP HYD SYS 4 is off and the guard closed.
Check OVER HEAT, PRESS and LOW QTY lights extinguished and hydraulic
pressure and quantity are in the green.
Pilots
o Turn on No. 1 and No. 2 flight directors. Set the pilot flying’s flight director pitch
wheel to the desire takeoff attitude.
o Set the flaps to the desired takeoff setting. Check amber LE FLAPS light illuminates
as the flaps travel, then extinguishes and the green LE FLAPS light illuminates.
Check the flight controls and rudders for free movement.
o Switch on anti-ice if needed, if below +10C and with visible moisture.
Check the stabilizer trim:
 Trim the stabilizer either nose up or nose down and perform the following:
o Observe both stabilizer trim BRAKE REL lights illuminate and stabilizer
trims at the normal rate.
o When stabilizer is moving, move the control column in the opposite direction.
Check the trimming stops and both BRAKE REL lights extinguish.
o Release pressure on the column. While the stabilizer is moving, place both
stabilizer switches to cut-off. Check the trimming stops.
o Return the cut-off switches to normal.
o Trim stabilizer in the opposite direction and observe both BRAKE REL lights
illuminate the stabilizer trims at the normal rate.
o Leave the stabilizer in the green band.
Check the rudder and aileron trim:
 Ensure the tiller is in the neutral position and check rudder trim for free movement in
both directions, then reset to zero.
 Perform the same test for the aileron trim
Call the AFTER START checklist:
Fuel Heat Procedure
Use this table to determine the ideal time to use fuel heat.
Taxi
Pilots
o Set TA on the transponder. Release the parking brake and taxi. Turn on any lights as
required. Maintain 10-15 knots in a turn and 20-25 knots in a straight line.
o Check both inboard and outboard flap indicators agree with the lever.
o Set the stabilizer trim to the desired takeoff setting. Adjust the green band as needed.
o Once clear of the ramp, turn on the probe heat. Check all lights extinguished.
o Turn on the WX radar.
o Check the autobrakes are off.
Engineer
o Turn off the APU and check all annunciator lights extinguish.
o Check fuel heat is off.
o Scan the engineer panel for any abnormal annunciator or indicator lights.
o Set the aft cargo heat to NORM. If the compartment is cool, the ON CONTAINER
and ON BUL lights will illuminate.
Call the TAXI checklist.
Before Takeoff
Pilots
o While lining up with the runway, turn on the strobe lights.
o Set the transponder to TA/RA.
o Set all engine start switches to FLT START.
o When lined up with the runway, disarm body gear steering and close the guard.
Engineer
o Close all three pack valves if required by performance.
o Check the pressurization mode selector is set to AUTO.
o Check the fuel PRESS lights are extinguished.
o Check the fuel tanks are properly configured.
o Turn on all boost pumps, open 1 & 4 crossfeeds and close 2 & 3 crossfeeds.
o If the centre tank has more than 4500kg/9920lbs, turn on the override/jettison
pumps.
Call the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklist.
Takeoff
Check you have received takeoff clearance. When ready, turn on all the landing lights.
Advance the throttles to about 1.10 EPR. Apply forward pressure on the yoke until 1.10 EPR.
Check all four engines are stabilized:
o Engage the autothrottle.
o Check EPR displays on the annunciator panel.
o At 80 knots, check THRESHLD is displayed on the annunciator and takeoff power is
set.
o At VR, slowly bring back the control column to avoid a tail strike. Aim to rotate over
a space of about 8 seconds.
o When at a positive rate of at least +500 FPM and with the altimeter rising, raise the
gear. Maintain pitch to hold a speed of V2 + 10. If you are too light to maintain V2 +
10, maintain whatever speed you can closest to that value. If lower then V2 + 10,
make sure you pitch to accelerate to V2 + 10 .
o Autopilot can be engaged at a minimum of 1200 feet AGL.
Max AP pitch =8 degr for IAS mode, 15 degr for VS mode
When ready to start cleaning up:
o If you desire to clean up straight away, lower the nose either with the control column
(if flying manually) or the V/S wheel (if flying with autopilot). Otherwise, use IAS
hold to maintain V2 + 10 until ready:
o Lower the nose to maintain about +500 fpm climb depending TOW.
o If using flaps 20 for takeoff, set flaps 10.
o Upon passing flaps 5 speed, set flaps 5. When flaps are at 5, set CLB on the
EPR computer. The throttles will retard to climb thrust. Retract flaps
according to the flap schedule. If using a noise-abatement procedure, at flaps 5
speed engage IAS mode until ready to clean-up the rest of the aircraft.

o Open the pack valves one by one, without about 15 seconds in-between.
o When flaps are up, set the gear handle to OFF.
o Turn off the turnoff lights.
o Turn off engine ignition on the overhead.
o Select the fuel heat to AUTO.
o Navigate as required.

o When reaching 250 knots (below 10,000 feet), engage V/S mode on the autopilot. Set
the climb speed (250 knots below 10,000, optimum speed above) on the MCP.
Engage EPR mode on the FFRATS panel. Set the desired V/S.
Call the AFTER TAKEOFF checklist:
o Passing through 10,000 feet:
o Check the pressurization panel.
o Turn off the seatbelt signs if not needed. Turn off the landing lights.
o Engage V/S mode and pitch down to accelerate through 250 knots. Pitch up
when reaching the optimal climb speed.
o When passing through the local transition altitude, set altimeters to standard
(1013/29.92).
Approaching cruising altitude
When the aircraft is about 1,000 feet below the target altitude, the aircraft will automatically
reduce pitch in order to level off. When at the desired mach speed, engage MACH on the
FFRATS and set the EPRL computer to CRZ. The aircraft will maintain the approximate
mach speed. You can also set the ATS bug on the IAS corresponding the required MACH
and slect SPEED on the FFRATS
During Cruise
After levelling off at cruising altitude, turn on the supplementary vent fan and recirculation
fans 2, 3 and 4 and configure the packs based on the appropriate config. Refer to the Air
Conditioning Procedures manual for more information:
 With 0-170 passengers:
o Set Pack 1 to ½ and Pack 3 to ½.
o Turn off Pack 2.
o Select the Pack 2 control switch.
o Set the Pack 2 control to MAN. Hold the manual heat/cool switch to HEAT
until the inlet door reaches full heat position. This will reduce drag and
enhance fuel conservation. During taxi-in, place the pack control switch to
AUTO. Check that the inlet door moves to cool.
o During taxi-in, open pack 2. Place the pack control switch to AUTO. Check
that the inlet door moves to cool. Open all 3 packs.

 With 171-260 passengers:

o Set all 3 packs to ½. Do this one-at-a-time and allow the cabin pressure to
stabilize in between.

 With 261-300 passengers:

o Set Pack 1 to ½ and Pack 3 to ½. Leave Pack 2 fully open.

 With 301-388 passengers:

o Leave Pack 1 and Pack 3 in full and set Pack 2 to ½.

Step Climbs
If your flight is long enough, step climb when able to increase fuel conservation. When step
climbing, use EPR and CLB mode on the EPRL computer. Set the desired altitude, arm ALT
SEL and use MACH HOLD to climb. When levelling off, re-engage MACH and CRZ mode
on the EPRL.
See the following tables for optimal altitudes:
In Pounds

In Kilograms
Fuel Management
If using fuel from the centre or balancing the main tanks, make sure ALL
CROSSFEEDS are open before turning off any boost pumps.
Keep a track of your fuel burn using the flight plan.
If fuel is in the centre tank, that fuel will burn first. When the Override/Jettison PRESS lights
illuminate:
 Turn off the Override/Jettison Pumps.
 Turn on the Scavange Pump. When the Scavange PRESS light illuminates, turn it off.
 Make sure all 4 crossfeeds are open then turn off No. 1 and No. 4 boost pumps. When
the quantity in No. 2 and No. 3 tanks matches the quantity in No. 1 and No. 4, see
below:
If no fuel in the centre but quantity in No. 2 and No. 3 tanks is greater than No. 1 and No. 4:
 Open all crossfeed valves and turn off No. 1 and No. 4 boost pumps.
When the fuel quantity in No. 2and No. 3 tanks equals the quantity in No. 1 + No. 1 Reserve
and No. 4 + No. 4 Reserve:
 Turn on the No. 1 and No. 4 boost pumps.
 Close crossfeed valves 2, 3 and 4.
During the final stages of cruise flight, use the reserve tanks to feed fuel to the outer tanks:
 When the No.1 and No. 4 tanks are at 2300kg/5070lbs, or at top of descent
(whichever comes first), open the No. 1 and No. 4 reserve valves.
If the difference between No. 2 and No. 3 main tanks differs in more than 500kg/1100lbs,
balance them out by turning off the boost pumps off the tank with the lower quantity and
open 1 override/jettison pump. When the fuel is balanced, turn back on the boost pumps and
turn off the override/jettison pump.
Descent and Approach
Pilots
To calculate your top of descent, use a simple formula.
 Triple the amount of altitude you need to lose, then take away the three zeros. That is
the ideal distance to start your descent. Say you’re at 34,000 feet and you first need to
get down to 20,000 feet – that’s 14,000 feet you have to lose. Times that by three and
that equals 42,000. So 42nm before when you need to be at 20,000 feet.
 Check your groundspeed on the HSI, multiply it by five and that’s the ideal FPM for
descent.
 Remember – the initial descent altitude should not be the field elevation. Use either
altitude restrictions on the arrival or the altitude you need to be at by the IAF.
Prepare for your arrival. Check any approach plates, dial in the appropriate navigation radio
frequencies and calculate your approach speeds. Set autobrake to the desired setting.
Set the radio altimeters to the approach minima.
Turn on anti-ice if required when the temperature is +10C TAT and below with visible
moisture. Only use wing-anti ice if the flaps are retracted. Place flight start ignition on before
selecting anti-ice. Maintain at least 50% N1 descending through icing conditions.
Set the altimeters to the field QNH when passing through transition level.
If using INS, make sure to set the RADIO/INS switches back to RADIO.
Engineer
Set the cabin altitude and pressurization altimeter to the field QNH.
When ready to start descent:
 Using IAS Mode:
o Set SPEED on the EPR computer.
o Dial in the target altitude and arm ALT SEL.
o Disconnect the autothrottle and retard the thrust levers to idle. The autothrottle
will always disengage if you use IAS or MACH hold in any setting other then
EPR.
o Engage IAS mode. The autopilot will adjust to main the current airspeed
during descent.
o If you need to level off before reaching 10,000 feet, advance the thrust levers,
arm SPEED on the EPR computer and engage the autothrottle to maintain the
desired altitude.
o Approaching 10,000 feet, advance the thrust levers to slow the rate of descent
and start decelerating to 250 knots. At 250 knots, engage IAS mode again.
o When reaching the approach altitude, engage SPEED on the EPR computer
and set the autothrottle to maintain the desired speed.
  When using V/S mode:
o Dial in the target altitude and arm ALT SEL.
o Arm SPEED on the EPR computer. Set the desired descent speed on the MCP.
o Engage V/S mode. Adjust the wheel as needed.
o Approaching 10,000 feet, set the MCP speed to 250 knots and adjust the V/S
in order to decelerate.
Passing through 10,000 feet
o Turn on the SEATBELT and NO SMOKING signs if not already on.
o Turn on the landing lights.
o Set the WX Radar to 4-6 degrees of tilt.
o Check the Captain’s FLT DTR CMPTR is set to A and the First Officer’s to B.
o Check brake pressure is in the green.
o Turn off the fuel heat.
o Set the EPRL to GA. (Note: this will only arm go-around. It will not engage unless
you press EPR on the pedestal.)
o Turn on engine ignition.
Call the DESCENT/ APPROACH checklist:
Approach
IMPORTANT: Make sure to set the flaps BEFORE entering passing the relevant speed
bug.
o Ensure the autothrottle is in SPEED mode for approach. Arm the speed brakes. Do not
use speed brakes after deploying flaps. This will set off an aural alarm.
o When approaching the traffic pattern, slow to flaps 5 speed. Check the leading-edge
lights are green and the flap indicators agree.
o On downwind, select flaps 10 speed and deploy flaps 10.
o Upon established on the glidepath, slow down to flaps 20 speed and lower the landing
gear.
o The aircraft should be fully configured for landing and the approach stable by 1,000
feet AGL:
o Speed brakes armed.
o Flaps 25/30.
o Gear down and locked, green light.
o Go-around altitude set on the MCP.
Call the LANDING checklist:
Go-Around
If a go around is necessary:
o Apply maximum thrust and pitch up.
o Engage EPR on the pedestal. The throttles will advance to TO/GA power.
o Select flaps 10.
o When at a positive rate of +500 FPM, retract the landing gear.
 o When ready to clean up, lower the nose. Passing through flaps 5 speed, retract to flaps
5. When flaps are at 5, engage CLB on the EPRL computer, then accelerate to 250
knots.
Rollout
o Check that the speed brakes deploy.
o Engage reverse thrust. Check the REV OPERATING and FULL REV lights
illuminate.
o At 60 knots, stow the reversers and apply manual braking. The autobrake will move to
DISARM. When ready to vacate the runway, arm body gear steering.
Taxiing In
Pilot
o Check brake pressure is in the green.
o Turn off the autobrake.
o Turn off the engine ignition.
o Set the WX radar and transponder to STBY.
o Turn off the strobe and landing lights.
o Retract and disarm the flaps.
o Retract the spoilers.
o Set the stabilizer trim to 7 units.
Engineer
o Open the outflow valves.
o If valves do not automatically open, place mode selector to MAN and open
both valves.
o Turn the pressurization mode selector to MAN.
o Turn off the Aft Cargo Heat.
o Delay APU start until approaching the ramp. Do not establish APU power until
parked at the ramp.
Call the AFTER LANDING checklist;
Parking
The engines should be operated at or near-idle for five minutes between landing and parking
if full reverse was used, or otherwise at three minutes.
Change over to APU Electrical Power and Shutdown
o Check APU GEN 1 and APU GEN 2 voltage and frequency on the AC Meters.
o Establish APU power.
o Check that APU GEN OPEN lights extinguish and engine GEN OPEN lights
illuminate.
o Open the APU bleed air.
o Close engine bleed valves 1, 2, 3 and 4. Check HIGH STAGE lights
extinguish.
o Turn off ADPs 1, 2 ,3 and 4.
o Shut down engines 1, 2, 3 and 4.
o Turn off all fuel boost pumps
o Turn on No. 4 electric hydraulic pump if needed.

Pilots
Turn off the beacon.
Ensure the parking brake is properly engaged. If the brake is on but no PARK BRAKE or
ANTI SKID HYD light is illuminated, disengage the brake, apply pressure to the toe brakes
than re-engage. To cool down the brakes, call the wheel chocks using the EFB ground menu.
Once they are in place, disengage the parking brake.
Turn off the probe and window heat.
Refer to the INS manual for proper INS procedures when parking.
Engineer
Leave packs 1 and 3 or 2 and 3 on if needed for passenger comfort. If APU is not operating
and ground air not available, turn off pack valves.
Check all fuel boost pumps are off and reserve valves closed.
Leave hydraulic EDPs in normal and ADPs in off.
Check crew and passenger oxygen levels are above normal.
Flight Termination
Pilots
Turn off the emergency lights.
Turn off the WX radar.
Turn off the radio master switches.
Engineer
Leave electrical power on all busses and the battery switch on. If necessary to shut down
electrical power:
o Close APU bleed valve and any packs still on.
o Place the APU master switch to STOP.
o When the APU inlet door closes, place the battery switch to OFF.
Turn off the navigation light and any unnecessary cockpit lights.
Call the SECURE COCKPIT checklist: