A Comprehensive Checklist for the Zibo modded 737NG aircraft

Created by Nico du Bruyn (Skymatix)

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Version C-0020, 17 May 2020
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This guide is based on my previous checklist” but updated and even more refined for flight
sim use while introducing more real world procedures from the FCOM (2014) as well as real
737 pilot’s contributions.

This means that I have adapted actual real world procedures and sometimes, slightly
redesigned some of them, to satisfy the single pilot operations in XP11 without losing too
much authenticity. It simply is not realistic to expect it to work 100% as in the real world and
you are most welcome to adapt this guide to suit your own SOP’s

Whatever you do, please do not use this for real world operations and please do not fight
about it. You might actually just have a different SOP than the next guys and you might also
be correct… just saying :)

Please also note that, walk around procedures are not included and some actions that you
need to take have been placed specifically, to trigger the appropriate FMOD sounds.

Lastly, this checklist is based upon the default state that Zibo gives the aircraft to us. Any
switches that you set differently, changing the default state is not covered by this document
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Special thanks goes to Jorge, Tim & Zibo plus AudioBird & Mathieu Matéø Menegoz without
whom this project would simply not have been possible. The FCOM and Operations Guide
were helpful too.

Thank you to all my followers as well. You guys make the effort worthwhile for me.
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Index
Basic information, notices & requirements ………………………………… Page 002
My private hangar & Donations Link ....…………………………………….. Page 002
Checklist Start
1. Flight Preparation ……………...……………………………………………... Page 003
2. Flight Planning & Payload ……………………………………………………. Page 004
3. Aircraft Preparation (on the tablet) ………………………………………….. Page 003
4. Cockpit Preparation (First Flight) ……………………………………………. Page 005
5. Flight Deck Preparation ………………………………………………………. Page 006
6. IRS Alignment …………………………………………………………………. Page 006
7. Services on the tablet ……………………………………………………….... Page 006
8. Clock & Lights Tests (Optional) ……………………………………………… Page 007
9. Safety Tests on Overhead panel (Optional) ……………………………….. Page 007
10. Safety Tests (Recommended but optional) ………………………………… Page 008
11. Radios & Online Network - Pilot Checks (Optional) …...………………….. Page 008
12. Online Network - Pilot Checks (Optional) ………………………………….. Page 008
13. FMC / CDU - Set-up ………………………………………………………….. Page 009
14. FMC / CDU - Perf INT ………………………………………………………... Page 010 15.
Preflight Procedures ………………………………………………………….. Page 011
16. APU Start Procedures ………………………………………………………… Page 012
17. Air Conditioning & Pressurization Panel ……………………………………. Page 012
18. Take-off and Flight Configuration ……………………………………………. Page 013
19. EFIS Panel & Altimeter ……………………………………………………….. Page 013
20. Before Pushback Procedures ……………………………………………….. Page 014
21. Engine Start Procedure with APU …………………………………………... Page 015
22. Engine Start Procedure with the Air Starter Unit ... ……………………….. Page 016
23. After Start Checklist …………………………………………………………... Page 017
24. Before Taxi Checklist …………………………………………………………. Page 017
25. Engine & Wing Anti Ice Usage ………………………………………………. Page 018
26. De-ice Procedures (Basic - For simmers)…………………………………... Page 019 27. De-ice
Procedures (Advanced / FCOM) ...…………………………………...Page 020
28. Runway Entry Procedures (Normal) ………………………………………... Page 021
29. Additional Runway Entry Procedures (3 ºC & Below) ..….….……………. Page 021
30. Additional Runway Entry Procedures (Above 10,000ft) ………………….. Page 022
31. After Take-off Checklist (Normal) & (3 ºC & Below) ……………………….. Page 022
32. After Take-off Checklist (Above 10,000ft) ……………………………………Page 023
33. Climb Checklist ………………………………………………………………....Page 023
34. Cruise Checklist ………...……………………………………………………... Page 024
35. Descent Preparation Checklist …………………………………………..…... Page 024
36. Descent Checklist (Normal) ....……………………………………………......Page 025 37.
Approach Checklist (Landing above 10,000ft) ……………………………....Page 026
38. Approach & Landing Considerations ………………………………………... Page 027.
39. Landing Checklist ……………………………………………………………... Page 028
40. Go-Around Checklist …………………………………………………………...Page 028
41. After Landing Checklist ………………………………………………………. Page 029
42. Parking Checklist ……………………………………………………………. Page 030
43. Securing the Aircraft Checklist ………………………………………………..Page 031

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Basic information, notices & requirements
1) In order to enjoy the Zibo mod to the fullest, you need to install and calibrate it
properly. The information is contained in my installation guide via my private hangar,
see link below.
2) Starting the flight and loading the Zibo, at this time, it is best to start with the default
C172 first and then change the aircraft while at the gate AND after the C172 loaded
and XP11 stopped loading the scenery and other add-ons and scripts. It is a
temporary procedure and you will be notified when this is no longer required. Also
make sure all flight planning is done to the correct procedure, cover everything
otherwise you are likely for failures and things to go wrong in your flight.
3) Failures are not covered in this guide yet
4) Pro tip: Hypoxia is not a failure in the Zibo code. You get it if you did not configure the
pressurization system correctly. By following this guide it will not happen to you.
5) In terms of the Centre Fuel Tanks
- Zibo currently supports automatic failover to the wing tanks once the centre
fuel tanks run dry.
- You need to switch the centre fuel pumps off, once the low-pressure pump
warning comes on.
- I have three different FCOM’s available to me, one from 1997, 2008 and one
from 2014. Each has 7 different minimum fuel values for centre tanks during
different phases of the flight. I see no point in simulating each one
while neither XP11 nor Zibo does. I therefore include basic procedures only.
6) Fuel imbalance must not exceed 453 kgs for taxi, takeoff, flight or landing.
7) Engine Start Switch - FLT is used in high turbulence or high water ingestion conditions

My private hangar
Please visit my OneDrive folder. It contains very useful information and downloads that will
greatly enhance your experience.

https://1drv.ms/f/s!AjcwFonqlaRWlmduoDvG3OTQKD-x

Donations
You may use the following link to make a voluntary donation, to say thank you, for the work
that I do in the flight sim community by following this link.

https://www.paypal.me/skymatix

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 Flight Preparation, Information Required
Flight Information Visibility Minimums (DH)

Departure Weight Information Go Around Altitude

Destination ZFW Altimeter / QNH

Alternate Payload Elevation

Route Block Fuel Density Altitude

Flight Level Reserve Fuel ISA Deviation

Cost Index Route Information

Weather Information Planned Departure Runway In-Flight

- Departure Airport (Wind + SOP) Information

Wind & Basic Runway Runway Heading TOC Winds

Altimeter / QNH SID & Transition AVG Winds

Temperature Density Altitude ISA Deviation Temp

Dew Point Short Field (Y/N)

Visibility Runway Slope

Weather Information Wind reported by Aircraft

- Cruise

Wind Noise Abatement

Procedures

ISA Deviation Planned Arrival Runway

(Wind + SOP)

Weather Information Auto Brake #

- Departure Airport

Wind & Basic Runway Approach Course

Altimeter / QNH STAR & Transition

Temperature Approach & Transition

Dew Point Descent Altitude

Flight Planning
Plan flight with STKP / Simbrief / PFPX Completed

Company Route Downloaded (If used) Completed

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Charts Available Yes / No

Prefile on "On-line" Network / START

Yes / No
SIMCARS

Payload Planning Considerations

1. It is better to have a good landing CG than an average take-off CG.
2. A good landing CG is between 20% and 23%
3. To see the landing CG on the Zibo tablet (to be able to adjust the CG) you have to
complete the FMC route and CG calculations in it.
4. You can move the CG easily by moving the cargo forward or aft until you have your
desired landing CG.

Example ONLY

Cockpit Preparation (Optional)

Manual Gear Extension Access Door Closed

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 Flight Deck Door Lock Auto

Emergency Equipment

- ELT Switch Arm, Guard Closed & Light Off

- Fire Extinguisher Checked

- Protective Breathing equipment Checked in place & Test

Aircraft Preparation (on the tablet)

* Ground Handling Deluxe ( Optional) Drive Up all

Open Doors Opened

Airstairs (Optional) Extend

Start Service Crews on Ground Started

Chocks Set / Checked

Ground Power (GPU) Connect

Push Back Preplan

Fuel, Weight & Balance Entered

Fuel Truck Call

* Ground Handling Deluxe is a payware product from JarDesign

Flight Deck Preparation

Parking Brake Set
Fuel CUT OFF switches CUT OFF
Reverse thrust levers Down
Speed Brake Down

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 Thrust Levers Idle
Flaps UP
Landing Gear Down

Battery On & Guard Down

Standby Power Auto (Guard Down)
Generators Drive Disconnect Guard Down
Bus Transfer Switch Auto (Guard Down)
Ground Power Switch On

Emergency Light Switch On & Guard Down

Position Lights Steady
Logo Lights As Required

Cockpit Lights As Required

Wheel Well light switch As Required

Thrust Levers Take-off Config Test

IRS Alignment

IRS Mode Selector Set NAV

Set HDG/STS for IRS Time Check Optional

* Virtual Airline Captains - This is a good time to check if you started your VA Client
software and the flight in it.
** TIP: Start the Chrono Timer function to time yourself if you are
scored for time on the ground. This will help you greatly!
Services on the tablet
Stop Service Crews On Ground Stopped

Start Flight Leg Started

Once the attendant tells you that the Law Enforcement Officer is onboard you can use
The PA system to welcome the passengers onboard, anytime from now on :) .

Clock & Lights Tests (Optional)

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Clock - Check Local & UTC Time Completed

Master LIGHTS TEST and DIM switch Test & Check Lights
Disengage light TEST for AP/AT & FMC Test & Check Lights
- Verify all warning lights on this panel Extinguished

Safety Tests on Overhead panel ( Optional)

Flight Deck Recorder

- Open Guard & Set Switch to test Check Warning Light OFF
- Close Guard & OFF Light Illuminated Checked

… 4 minutes after Power on BUS ...

Mach Speed Warning - 1 & 2 Test
Stall Warning - 1 & 2 Test

Reverser Lights Extinguished

Engine Control Lights Extinguished
EEC Switches ON
ALTN Lights Extinguished

Crew Oxygen Pressure Indicator Checked

- 600 to 735 for 2 x Crew and up to 1,360 PSI for 4 Crew members is normal
Passenger Oxygen Switch Guard Closed
Landing Gear lights On + Green
GPS light Extinguished
Flaps Lights Test Checked

The aim is to make sure that all warning lights except the Voice recorder light, needs to be
OFF at this specific stage of the flight.
Safety Tests ( Recommended but optional)
The IRS must be aligned to view test screens on ND
GPWS / Windshear Configuration Press SYS TEST
Press & Hold for long test

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… Fire Tests ...

APU & Engine Fire test Completed

APU & Engine Extinguisher test 1 & 2 Completed

Cargo Fire test Completed

- Verify all warning lights Extinguished

IRS must be aligned & EFIS NAV display set to MAP (on ND) for this test
Transponder / TCAS
(Hold for 3 Seconds to the left) Test

Radios
Radios Check / SET
NAV 1 & 2 Check / SET
Transponder Code Check / SET
TA/RA Standby
Online Network - Pilot Checks (Optional)
Connect to "Online" Network Completed

File Flight Plan ( if not pre-filed) Completed

Set Radios * Unicom 122.80 if no ATC is online Completed

Check local ATIS or Metar Completed

Radio Check with ATC & Request IFR

Clearance Completed

Verify / Change active runway & SID Completed

FMC / CDU - Set-up

FMC Ident Page
- Check Aircraft Model
- Check Engine Rating
- Check Nav Data Check Current

POS INT Page

- Enter REF Airport ICAO Code ( Optional)
- Enter GPS L Coordinates in Set IRS position ( Required)

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Route Page
- Check Origin Airport ICAO
- Enter Destination Airport ICAO
- Enter the Flight Number
- Enter the Company Route ( If you are importing it from a saved flight)
- Enter the Active Runway
Activate & Execute

DEP and ARR Page

- Select DEP Page
- Check Active Runway
- Select SID
- Check Transition
Execute

- Select Destination ARR Page

- Select STAR
- Check Active Runway
- Select Transition (If required)
- Check G/S as required ( The Zibo Mod will set this automatically = DO NOT TOUCH!!)

Execute

LEGS Page - Verify Route & Remove Discontinuity

FMC / CDU - Perf INT
PERF INT Page
- Enter ZFW (Press the Line Select Key) Verify ZFW & GW on OFP
- Enter the Reserves
- Enter the Cost Index
- Enter the Trip CRZ Alt
- Enter the average CRZ Winds
- Enter ISA DEV Temp
- Enter TRANSITION ALT

N1 Limit Page
- Enter OAT (Pres LSK L1) If Non Aspirated TAT is used

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 - Enter the Assumed Temperature
(from your Takeoff Performance Calculation)
- Select the TO Derate ( OPTIONAL)
- Select the Climb Thrust (OPTIONAL)

Takeoff Page - Page 1

- Select Flaps
- Enter the CG (press LSK L3)

Takeoff Page - Page 2

- Set Runway Winds
- Set Runway Conditions
- Calculate and Set the Runway Slope (Remember Up or Down hill)
- Set Runway Heading
- Cut Back Set as Required

Takeoff Page - Page 1

- Enter the V speeds Checked

* For added realism you can add the AVG Cruise Winds in the Route Data section in your

legs page.

Preflight Procedures
Flight Control Panel
Yaw Damper On

Fuel Panel
Fuel CROSSFEED Selector Closed
Fuel Pumps (All) Off

Electrical Panel
CAB / UTIL Power Switch On
IFE / PASS Seat Power Switch On

EQUIP COOLING - SUPPLY Switch Normal

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EQUIP COOLING EXHAUST - Switch Normal

Seatbelt Signs On

Left & Right Wiper Switches Parked

Ignition Select Switch As Required

WINDOWS HEAT Power & Overheat Test Pressed & Tested OK

WINDOWS HEAT Left & Right On

PROBE HEAT Switches Off

TAT Test Press and hold 5 seconds Check No Horn Alarm

Wing ANTI ICE Off

Engine ANTI ICE Off

Engine Hydraulic Pumps On

Electric Hydraulic Pumps OFF
- Verify the LOW PRESSURE lights Illuminated

APU Start Procedures

Skip this section if you will use the Air Starter Unit, later in this document
APU Switch to ON
- Verify Low Oil Pressure Light CHECKED

APU Switch START

- The APU is fitted with a fuel pump to be used for short periods of time
- If extended periods of operation is required, one of the AC powered fuel pumps
must be switched on (Left Fwd as example)
- If fuel is loaded in the center tanks, the left center tank fuel pump switch must
be ON to prevent a fuel imbalance before takeoff

* Wait until APU is available (+- 35 seconds) *

APU Generators (Both) On

Disconnect the Ground Power Unit Completed

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 Air Conditioning & Pressurization Panel
AIR TEMPERATURE source selector As Required

Trim Air Switch On

- Verify the ZONE TEMP lights Extinguished

Temperature selectors As Required

- Verify that the RAM DOOR FULL OPEN lights Illuminated

RECIRCULATION FAN switch (Both) Auto

OVHT TEST(Press and hold 5 Seconds) Wing-Body OVERHEAD Light Illuminates

If the APU is running = Auto If

PACK Switches Air Starter will be used = OFF

ISOLATION VALVE Switch Open

ENGINE BLEED Air Switches On

- Verify Warning Lights Extinguished

If the APU is running = Auto If

APU BLEED Air Starter will be used = OFF

- Verify DUCT pressure, if used >30%

Set FLT ALT (Cruise Altitude) Check

Set LANDING ALTITUDE Check

Pressurization Sellector Auto

Take-off and Flight Configuration

Mode Control Panel
Auto Throttle Arm
Flight Director (Captain) On
Autobrake RTO
Flight Director (FO) On

IAS / MACH Selector Set to V2

Set Runway Heading Check
Set Initial Altitude Check

VNAV On
LNAV for SID / HDG for Vectored departure On

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* This is a test, if you have a SID departure, from the runway and not using
vectors during departure, these lights will illuminate to prove you did your basic
config correctly. If they do not arm you need to fix your config before departure ;)

* For vectored or hand flow departure simply arm HDG on runway heading and
add 15kts or 20kts to V2 (according to your SOP). At 1,000ft, LVL CH will activate and
you will be able to bug the speed up and enable CMD A when you are ready for it.

EFIS Panel & Altimeter

Set the Baro Units of Measure IN /HPA

Set Map Display / CTR APP / VOR / MAP / PLN

Set Range As Required
Set Display Data STA / WPT / ARPT / DATA / POS
Other options can be set as required

Altimeter
- PFD - Set Altimeter / QNH As Required
- Standby Altimeter As Required

Before Pushback Procedures

Use The PA System on the Zibo Tablet to welcome the passengers onboard
Taxi Briefing Completed

On the Tablet - Doors Close All

Ground Handling Deluxe Drive Away All
On the Tablet - Push Back Request Pushback

* If you want to use the Air Starter Unit to start the aircraft, you have to connect it now *
DO NOT start the pushback until engine 1 is running. See the ASU start procedure below

If the Centre Fuel Tank fuel quantity exceeds 1,100Lbs / 460Kg (as per FCOM)
Center Fuel Pumps AS REQUIRED
- Verify LOW PRESSURE lights extinguished Verified

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 - If the LOW PRESSURE lights stays illuminated,
turn the pumps OFF Verified

Left & Right Fuel Pumps (All) On

Normal Pushback WITH nose gear steering lockout pin installed

(using Better Push Back)

Electric Hydraulic Pumps - System A ON

Electric Hydraulic Pumps - System B ON

Anti Collision Light On

Stabilizer Trim Set

Wait until you receive the attendant’s message that everyone is

strapped in, the cockpit door closes and Better PushBack tells
you to release the parking brakes , then continue……

Engine Start Procedure with APU

This is the “normal” start procedure, skip if you will use the ASU
Left & Right Pack OFF

Unless your SOP says differently, always start the engine furthest from the gate first
Tail left = Right engine first (Engine #2)
Tail Right = Left engine first (Engine #1)
Also take note that Engine #2 usually starts first when it is the first flight of the day

ATC - Report Ready for Push & Start (VATSIM)

Elapsed Timer Start Timer

TA/RA - US Airports ON
TA/RA - NON-US Airports As required
Parking Brake Release

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 For De-Ice Operations, complete the push back as normal, but without
engine
start and then follow the De-Icing procedures for Engine Start-up

First Engine Start Switch GRD

N2 @ 25% - Fuel Cut Off Lever to Idle
After Engine is stabilized

ISOLATION VALVE switch CLOSE

Right PACK Switch Auto
Duct Pressure Stabilized

Second Engine Start Switch GRD

N2 @ 25% - Fuel Cut Off Lever to Idle

Engine 1 & 2 Generators On

Engine Start Switches AUTO / CONT (As required)
After Engine is stabilized
Left PACK Switch Auto
ISOLATION VALVE switch AUTO
* Wait for pushback to complete and the request to set Parking Brake *

Parking Brake Set

Engine Start Procedure with Air Starter Unit / Cross Bleed Start
Do not attempt this with the APU running!
On the tablet - Connect the Air Starter Unit Completed

Engine BLEED switches ON

APU BLEED Switch OFF
Left & Right Pack Switches Verify OFF
- Verify DUCT Pressure 30% to 40% Verified
Isolation Valve Switch AUTO
As the ASU is on the right hand side and we do not want to cause injury or death, we
always start Engine #1 (on the left) first!

ATC - Report Ready for Start and when Ready for Pushback after Start (Optional)

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Engine #1 Start Switch GRD

N2 @ 25% - Fuel Cut Off Lever to Idle

Engine 1 Generator On

Engine Start Switch AUTO / CONT (As required)

Ground Power Unit Disconnect via Tablet

Air Starter Unit Disconnect via Tablet

At this time you can either; Push back and then start engine #2 or
Taxi to the holding point and start engine #2 then only

Elapsed Timer Start Timer

TA/RA - US Airports ON

TA/RA - NON-US Airports As required

Parking Brake Release

* Wait for pushback to complete and the request to set Parking Brake *

Parking Brake Set

To start Engine #2
Increase the throttle of Engine #1 to produce 30%
to 35% of Duct Pressure Checked

Stat Engine #2 as per Engine # 1 Procedure Checked

After Start Checklist

Probe Heat Switches On

Air Conditioning Packs Auto

Pressurization Selector Verify Auto Completed

APU Bleed ( If used) Off

Below 10 ,000ft
APU Start Switch (If used) Off
Above 10 ,000ft
APU Start Switch LEAVE ON

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 Before Taxi Checklist
Take-off Flaps Set & Green Light (See conditions below) Checked

MFD press ENG Checked

MFD Set to SYS Checked
Flight Controls Checks ( unless snow or ice accumulated on the wing) Checked

MFD Press SYS to Clear Screen Checked

Taxi Lights On
Runway Turnoff Lights As Required

Engine & Wing Anti Ice Usage

Above 10 ºC , Normal Operation

Engine & Wing Anti-Ice Switches OFF

Between 1 ºC and 10 ºC with visible or reported moisture of any kind

Engine Anti Ice ON
Wing Anti Ice ON
- Taxi with flaps up if slush accumulation is possible due to water or precipitation at low or
falling temperature. CAUTION - WAI will automatically switch off during the take-off.

- Wing anti–ice must be ON during all ground operations between engine start and takeoff,
when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, unless the airplane is protected by the
application of Type II or Type IV fluid in compliance with an approved ground de–icing
program (FCOM)

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 0 ºC and below and while taxiing to the de-ice bay
Engine Anti Ice ON
Wing Anti Ice ON
- Taxi with flaps up if slush accumulation is possible due to water or precipitation at low or
falling temperature. (FCOM)

- Wing anti–ice must be ON during all ground operations between engine start and takeoff,
when icing conditions exist or are anticipated, unless the airplane is protected by the
application of Type II or Type IV fluid in compliance with an approved ground de–icing
program (FCOM)

For De-Icing, Spray Procedure - See that specific section

ATC - Report Ready for Taxi (Optional)

Parking Brakes Released
After Moving - Brakes Check Checked

De-ice Procedures ( Basic - For simmers)

This process needs to be completed at or below 0 ºC (32°F) and at or below the dew point

AND after push back

.Option 1 - After Push Back, Before Taxi & Engine Start.
Basic “NON-FCOM” procedure
On the Tablet - Start De-Icing Checked

This application of the Type IV deicing fluid will give you 45 minutes to depart otherwise
you will have to re-do the procedure. It runs for approximately 3 minutes.
*** The procedure will stop automatically when completed ***

First Engine Start Switch GRD

N2 @ 25% - Fuel Cut Off Lever to Idle

Second Engine Start Switch GRD

N2 @ 25% - Fuel Cut Off Lever to Idle

Engine 1 & 2 Generators On

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Engine Start Switches CONTINUOUS
Engine Anti-Ice - Both ON
Wing Anti–Ice OFF
- Taxi with flaps up if slush accumulation is possible due to water or precipitation at low or
falling temperature. (FCOM)

- Wing anti–ice must be OFF during all ground operations between engine start and takeoff,
when protected by the application of Type II or Type IV fluid in compliance with an
approved ground de–icing program (FCOM)

De-ice Procedures ( Advanced)

This process needs to be completed at or below 0 ºC (32°F) and at or below the dew point
.Option 2 - At the De-Ice Bay. -- .Advanced FCOM based procedure.
Perform a static engine run-up to 70% of N1 for 30 Seconds
APU must be OFF unless required CHECKED
- If not required, the APU should be shut down to eliminate the possibility of deicing fluid entering the
APU inlet

Flaps MUST be UP CHECKED

- Flaps must be up to prevent ice and slush from accumulating in flap cavities.

Thrust Levers Idle

- Thrust Levers to idle, reduces the possibility of injury to personnel at inlet or exhaust areas
Stabilizer Trim 5 Units
- Set stabilizer to middle position prevent deicing fluid and slush run–off from entering the stabilizer
balance panel cavity (FCOM suggest green band, real pilots suggest 5 units to make the surface gaps
as small as possible)

Engine Bleed Air switches (Both) OFF

- Engine BLEED AIR switches are required to be off to reduce fumes entering the air conditioning
systems.

APU Bleed AIR Switch OFF

- The APU BLEED AIR switch are required to be off to reduce fumes entering the air conditioning
systems.

On the Tablet - Start De-Icing CHECKED

Wait 1 minute after deicing is completed before Engine BLEED Switches are
turned ON to ensure the deicing fluid has been cleared from the engines
Engine BLEED Switches (Both) ON
Slowly cycle the control column forward to full aft a minimum of 3 times to drain residual fluid from
the elevator balance bay

Stabilizer Trim, Set for Take-Off CHECKED

Wing Anti Ice ( This will be used after the flaps are retracted later) OFF

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 - Taxi with flaps up if slush accumulation is possible due to water or precipitation at low or
falling temperature. (FCOM)

- Wing anti–ice must be OFF during all ground operations between engine start and takeoff,
when protected by the application of Type II or Type IV fluid in compliance with an approved
ground de–icing program (FCOM)

Parking Brakes Released

** As the FCOM requires Engine Anti Ice to be switched on after engine start and does not specify it to
be turned off before the de-icing commences, you may implement your own SOP in this regard.

Runway Entry Procedures (Normal)

Wing Lights ( For Departure Announcement) On
- You can turn it off in the day, after the announcement is made

Check Center Fuel Tanks (as per FCOM)

If the fuel is less than 5,000Lbs / 2,300Kg - Center Fuel OFF
Pumps

Landing Lights On
Runway Turnoff Lights As Required
Taxi Lights OFF
Position Lights Strobe & Steady

Weather Radar On
Terrain Radar As required

Transponder Check TA/RA ON

Take-off Briefing Completed

ATC - Report Ready for Departure (Optional)

Most ATC procedures from here until Top of Descent is basic procedure work involving readback
and comply with instructions

Taxi into position then proceed to 40% N1 and then TO/GA CHECK

Additional Runway Entry Procedures (3 ºC & Below)

Very important for simulating real world operations in icing conditions

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Perform a static engine run-up to 70% of N1 for 30 Seconds Completed

Set Take-off Flaps SET & CHECKED

Take-off as usual Checked

Additional Runway Entry Procedures

Very important for simulating real world
(Short Field / Above 10,000ft) operations
Right Pack Switch Auto
Isolation Valve Switch Close
Left Pack Switch Auto
Left Engine Bleed (Engine #1) OFF
APU Bleed Switch ON
Right Engine Bleed (Engine #2) OFF

Take-off as usual Checked

After Take-off Checklist (Normal)

Landing Gear Up

CMD A - Above 400ft Engage

Landing Gear Off
Autobrake Off
Flaps Retract on Schedule
After Take-off Checklist (3 ºC & Below)
Very important for simulating real world operations
Landing Gear Up

CMD A - Above 400ft Engage

Landing Gear Off

Autobrake Off

Flaps Retract on Schedule

The WAI switches will automatically move to the OFF position during Takeoff.
This reduces engine bleed loads and conserves thrust for climb

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Engine Anti-Ice Switches
- With visible moisture and icing conditions
- Not below -40°C As Required

Wing Anti-Ice Switches

- Only below 35,000ft when extra power is not required
- Only in 30 second intervals (max) to remove ice on the first 3 slats
- Do not keep them on or ice will build around them As Required

After Take-off Checklist (Short Field / Above 10,000ft )

Landing Gear Up

CMD A - Above 400ft Engage

Landing Gear Off
Autobrake Off
Flaps Retract on Schedule

Right Engine Bleed (Engine #2) ON

- Wait till the pack has a chance to stabilize

APU Bleed Switch OFF

Left Engine Bleed (Engine #1) ON
- Wait till the pack has a chance to stabilize
Left Pack Switch Auto
Isolation Valve Switch Auto
Right Pack Switch Auto

APU Start Switch Switch OFF

Climb Checklist
Passing 10,000 ft
Landing Lights Off
Engine Start Switches Auto
Seatbelt Signs As Required

Passing Transition Level Set STD

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 Cruise Checklist
On Tablet - Play level off speech Checked

Monitor Center Fuel Tanks (as per FCOM)

If the fuel is available - Center Fuel Pumps ON

When LOW PRESSURE light illuminates - Affected Fuel OFF

Pump

Monitor icing conditions during cruise

Engine Anti-Ice Switches
- With visible moisture and icing conditions
- Not below -40°C As Required

Wing Anti-Ice Switches

- Only below 35,000ft when extra power is not required
- Only in 30 second intervals (max) to remove ice on the first 3 slats
- Do not keep them on or ice will build around them As Required

Descent Preparation Checklist

Obtain Landing information from ATC / ATIS / METAR & Navigational Charts
Reset MCP Altitude Set
Alitimiter - Set Standby QNH for Destination Set
Standby Altimeter - Set QNH for Destination Set

From the charts

Landing Runway Minimums (MDA/MDH) Set
NAVAID Frequencies (NAV1 & 2) Set
Course 1 & 2 Set

On the FMC
INIT REF Page > Set Landing Ref. Speed & G/S Set
DES Button > Forecast Page, Set
- Transition FL Set
- ISA / QNH Set (Optional)
- Wind Information Set (Optional)

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Autobrake Set

Just before Top of Descent - Seatbelt Signs ON

ATC - Report Ready for Descend (Optional)
Descent Checklist (Normal)
On the Tablet & After starting the Descent
- Play the Descent Speech from PA system Completed

Monitor Center Fuel Tanks (as per FCOM)

When LOW PRESSURE light illuminates - Affected Fuel OFF
Pump

Monitor icing conditions

Engine Anti-Ice Switches
- With visible moisture and icing conditions
- Not below -40°C As Required
Wing Anti-Ice Switches
- Only below 35,000ft when extra power is not required
- Only in 30 second intervals (max) to remove ice on the first 3 slats
- Do not keep them on or ice will build around them As Required

Passing
10,000 ft

Landing Lights On
Engine Start Switches Continuous
Passing Transition Level Set QNH

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 Descent Checklist (Landing above 10,000ft)

On the Tablet & After starting the Descent

- Play the Descent Speech from PA system Completed

Monitor Center Fuel Tanks (as per FCOM)

When LOW PRESSURE light illuminates - Affected Fuel Pump OFF

Monitor icing conditions

Engine Anti-Ice Switches
- With visible moisture and icing conditions
- Not below -40°C As Required
Wing Anti-Ice Switches
- Only below 35,000ft when extra power is not required
- Only in 30 second intervals (max) to remove ice on the first 3 slats
- Do not keep them on or ice will build around them As Required

Passing Transition Level Set QNH

Landing Lights On

Engine Start Switches Continuous

Start APU

Right Pack Switch Auto

Isolation Valve Switch Close
Left Pack Switch Auto
Left Engine Bleed (Engine #1) OFF
APU Bleed Switch ON
Right Engine Bleed (Engine #2) OFF

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Approach & Landing Considerations ( You may use your own SOP)
Acceptable practices after the correct ILS is identified on the approach
1. ATC clears you to intercept the localizer (implies no vertical clearance for descent
given) you may press VOR LOC to have the aircraft intercept and track the localizer.
2. ATC clears you to intercept the ILS (implies that vertical clearance for descent is
given) you may press APP to have the aircraft intercept and track the localizer and
glide slope.

Interesting Facts
1. When doing an ILS approach, if you select the APP mode before reaching your final
approach speed or being fully established ( VOR/LOC & GS Green), you will have to
bug the speed (via the MCP) down yourself, until you reach Vref+5 or whatever
yours will be for your situation.
2. With an RNAV or RNP Approach, if you leave it in LNAV/VNAV, then you will get
automatic speed bug reduction with each Flaps selection through the final profile until
reaching your landing flaps configuration

Useful tips from Twkster

1. Leave the aircraft in LNAV/VNAV until after the final intercept, even when doing an ILS
and especially if you have an arrival that transitions to ILS. The LNAV will plan the
turn to final much better than the ILS LOC... Once established on final before the final
app fix (FAP), select APP on, and arm the second channel AP if doing an autoland.
This is especially true when an RNP Arrival has more than a 30 degree intercept to
final approach. In APP Mode, the turn to final will not commence until the LOC needle
comes alive... If still in LNAV it will turn when the radius of turn dictated by current
speed requires it giving a much better intercept!

Flaps extension tips.

The goal is to be fully configured before 1000ft AGL to allow for a stable approach
and also to allow trim to be adjusted for final landing trim.
1. Option 1: use the Fix feature on the FMC.
Add /7 then /5 then /3 to the final approach Fix (FAF). At 7nm extend Flaps 1, at 5nm
put gear down & Flaps 15 & at 3nm extend landing Flaps
2. Option 2: Flaps 5 while intercepting the LOC, gear down and flaps 15 at FAF then
landing flaps before 1200ft AGL to ensure a stable approach at 1,000ft AGL

3. High Speed Approach: 180kts until one dot from glideslope capture, gear down
flaps 15 at that point. From there, 160kts @ flaps 15 until 4nm final (about 1,200ft
AGL) then select landing flaps and speed (example Vref+5) to ensure a stable
approach at 1,000ft AGL

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 The Touchdown Zone is the first 900m / 3,000ft of the runway

or first half of the length of the runway whichever is shorter.

Landing Checklist
Speed Brakes Armed
Flaps on schedule (1, 5, 15, 30/40) Set

Runway Turnoff Lights As required

Anti Ice As Required
Landing Gear - Down and locked with 3-green lights Set

On the Zibo Tablet - Play Prepare Landing Speech Completed

Go-Around Altitude Set on MCP Checked

ATC - Report Established on the Localizer / Finals (Optional)

Go-Around Checklist ( When required)
ATC - Report Go-Around on Published Procedure
TO/GA Switch Push & Check
- Verify Thrust Increase Verified
- Verify Rotation to Go-Around attitude Verified
Flaps Set 15
- Fly the aircraft manually. Follow the Flight Director Verified
- Verify Positive Climb Rate Verified
Gear Lever UP
- MCP Missed Approach Altitude Verify
- Climb to Missed Approach Altitude Checked
Above 400ft, Radio Altimeter -> Select Roll Mode
LNAV or Heading Select Set
- Set as per Go-Around Procedure
Flaps Retract As Directed
- IAS should increase automatically to Flaps 5 speed Verify
- Verify at or above Flaps Manoeuvring Speed Verify
Pitch mode to LVL CHG Set
- VNAV may be selected if the Flaps are UP Check & Set
Select CMD A @ Missed Approach Altitude Set

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 - Now do the After-Take-off checklist Completed
After Landing Checklist
ATC - Report Runway Vacated (Optional)
Speedbrakes Down
Autobrake Off
Flaps Retracted

Weather & Terrain Radar Off

Landing Lights Off

Runway Turnoff Lights As Required
Taxi Lights On

APU Start
Engine Start Switches Auto

Position Lights Steady

Probe Heat Switches Off

Anti Ice Switches (Wing & Engine) Off
Transponder - US Airport Keep on
Transponder - Non-US Airport As required

Stabilizer Trim - Set 5 Degrees Set & Check

Parking Checklist
Taxi & Runway Turnoff Lights ( before turning into parking) Off

Parking Brakes Set

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 Chocks Set

ATC - Report On the Blocks (Optional)

APU Generators ( both) ON

Start Levers Cut-off
Fuel Pump Switches- Left Aft or FWD ON, All others OFF Checked
APU Bleed On
Isolation Valve Open

Seatbelts Off

Logo Lights Off

Anti Collision Light Off
Wheel Well Lights As Required

Transponder Standby

* Call Ground Crew (GHD) Drive Up All

Terminate the Flight Leg on the Tablet Checked
Open Doors Checked

* Ground Handling Deluxe is a payware product from JarDesign

Securing the Aircraft Checklist

On the Zibo Tablet - Connect the Ground Power Unit Connected
Connect Ground Power on the Overhead Panel ON

YAW Damper Off

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CAB / Util Switch Off
IFE / PASS Seat Switch Off

Hydraulic Pump Electrical Switches Off

Recirc Fan Switches Off

Air Conditioning PACKS switches Off

APU Bleed Switch Off

APU Off
Fuel Pump Switches- All OFF Checked

IRS Mode Selectors (Both) Off

Window Heat (All) Off

Position Light Off

Emergency Lights Off

Standby Power Switch Off

Battery Switch Off

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