omwings Fokker F-28 Kneeboard


omwings *Fokker F-28 Fellowship*
NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES


NOTE: Modified for MS Flight Simulator, do not use in real aircraft


ENTERING COCKPIT
- Perform this check before taking the seat.

Circuit breakers		- IN
Oxygen systems		- Check
Smoke googles		- Installed
Fire extinguisher		- Installed
Axe		- Installed
Winch handle		- Installed
Life jackets		- Installed
Torches		- Installed


BEFORE STARTING APU
- Overhead Panel

Battery switch		- ON
DC switch		- BATT 1
Check DC ESSEN BUS energized Check Battery Voltage min. 23 V

- Pedestal Panel

Avionics switch		- ON
Flight recorder		- ON

- using Tutorial Flight:
Grnd call		- Push
Auto call		- Push
Co pilot		- ON
Doors		- OPEN
else as required

- Overhead Panel

- using Tutorial Flight:
Ext power switch		- ON
else as required

Fasten seat belts		- ON
No smoking		- ON
Gen 3 switch		- TEST
Check APU FIRE light (Main Panel) ON Check audio warning fire bell is heard Select Gen 3 switch to RESET

Apu main switch		- ON
Ckeck Gen 3 INOPERATIVE light ON

------------ Wait 10 seconds before starting APU ------------

Gen 3 switch		- OFF / Reset
Apu air switch		- OFF
Airconditioning main switches		- One OFF
		- One OFF / Reset

------------ START APU ------------

Apu start switch		- PRESS
Check APU start light ON Check TGT and RPM rising At approx 50% RPM check start light OUT Check TGT and RPM stabilized


AFTER STARTING APU

- Electrical Power

Gen 3 switch		- ON
AC switch		- GEN 3
Check all AC and DC buses energized, voltage and frequency in greenband

Gen 1 and 2 switches		- ON
Ckeck INOPERATIVE lights ON

Emerg power switch guard		- Closed
Bus transfer isolate switches guard		- Closed

Tru 1 and 2 switches		- ON
Tru 1 and 2 OVERH lights		- TEST
Tru 1 and 2 indicators		- in LINE
Battery indicator		- in LINE
- using Tutorial Flight:
Grnd call		- Push
Ext power switch		- OFF
Emerg light switch		- ARM
Ckeck caution light OUT

Constant speed drive disconnect switches		- Guards closed, wired

- Engines

Starter valve light		- TEST
Starter master switch		- OFF
Ignition switches		- SHUT

- Bleed Air Supply

HP switches		- AUTO
Main switches		- ON
Overheat lights		- TEST
Duct leak light		- TEST
All indicators		- in LINE

- Air Conditioning

Overheat lights		- TEST
Airconditioning main switches		- both ON
Temperature control switches		- AUTO
Auto Shut-off / Override switch		- Guard closed
Authority switch		- Cockpit or Stew
All indicators		- in LINE
Temperature selectors		- as required

- Airfoil Anti-Icing

Overheat lights		- TEST
Override switches		- Guard closed
Main switches		- OFF / Reset
Indicator selector		- RH NORMAL
Indicator lights (blue)		- TEST

- Engine Anti-Icing

Selector switches		- OFF
Ice detection test		- PUSH
Check CAUTION light ON for approx. one minute

- Pitot and Vane Heating

Selector switches		- OFF
Check CAUTION lights ON

- Windshield Heating

Priority switch		- LH
Selector switches		- OFF,
		or LOW if IOAT is below 20 deg C

- Pressurization

Manual control knob		- Closed, wired
Cabin press caution light		- TEST
Dump switch		- Guard closed
Ramair switch		- Guard closed

Stew call		- TEST


- Main Panel

Gust lock		- check OUT
CAT 2 system		- TEST
To test Cat 2 system:

Press F/D TEST button
Check all green lights ON
Press A/P TEST button
Check all aber lights ON

All indicators		- Check

Check ADI and standby horizon
Check HSI and RMI
synchronize compass if necessary
Set and crosscheck altimeters
Wind clock and set time if required

Speed Attitude Command System		- TEST

With the flaps in the up position:
Press SC light on the CAT 2 system
Check SPEED COMMAND light ON
Airspeed flag moves over 80 knots
Check IAS light on A/P select ON
After test is complete airspeed flag returns to ZERO
Check IAS light on A/P select OUT


- Fuel System

Set WT switch		- PUSH
Coll switches		- set TOT
Check Fuel Quantity
Coll switches		- set COLL
Check Display shows "000"

Stab Indicators		- Set IN

If necessary the VHF-NAV / DME systems can be tested as follows:

First check for all following tests, that no ILS frequency is selected

To test the VHF system:

Set course at 180 deg
Select VOR on RMI
Push VOR test button
RMI needle will move to 180 deg
Course deviation needle will move to zero
To - From pointer shows TO
Nav flag will disappear until test is complete

To test ILS: (no ILS frequency select)

Select ILS test switch UP
GS and NAV flag will show
GS will show UP and deviation bar LEFT

Select ILS test switch DOWN
GS and NAV flag will show
GS will show DOWN and deviation bar RIGHT

GS and NAV flag will disappear until test is complete

- Pedestal Panel

To test DME1:

Push DME test on VHF-NAV 1
RMI read out will be "0000"

To test DME2:

Push DME test on VHF-NAV 2
RMI read out will be "0000"


GPWS / STALL warning system		- Check, lights OUT

Push TEST button
Check FAIL lights ON

To test STALL:

Push STALL button (right mouse click)
Check STALL FAIL light OUT
Check STALL normal operating light ON
Check STALL warning light (Main Panel) ON
Check audio STALL warning is heard
Fail light will appear again until test is complete

To test GPWS:

Push GPWS button (right mouse click)
Check GPWS FAIL light OUT
Check GPWS normal operating light ON
Check PULL-UP warning light (Main Panel) ON
Check the words "Pull-Up" and "Glide Slope" are heard
Fail light will appear again until test is complete

Push TEST button

Activate warning system:

TEST button		- OFF
STALL button		- ON
GPWS button		- ON


Transponder		- set STBY
AUTOPILOT		- OFF
YAW DAMPING		- OFF
Roll switch		- OFF
Pitch switch		- OFF
Flight control system HYDR pumps		- ON
Utility system HYDR pumps		- ON

- Utility Panel

Flight contr. sys. OVERHEAT light		- OFF
Flight contr. sys. LOW TANK PRESS light		- OFF
Flight contr. sys. FLIGHT CONTR light		- ON
UTILITY sys. OVERHEAT light		- OFF
UTILITY sys. LOW TANK PRESS light		- OFF

- Thottle Panel

Fuel shut-off switches		- OPEN, lights OUT
Fire control guards		- CLOSED, wired
Fire test button		- TEST
Check fire guards lighting Check audio warning is heard Check fire warn lights (Main Panel) ON

Skid control		- ON

To test skid control:

If Parking Brake OFF and Ground Speed is above 19 kts
Select Skid Control switch to ON
Test skid control (right mouse click)
A drop in brake temperature may be observed during this test and the warning light will come ON

Electric pump switches		- ON

Liftdumpers		- Check

To test liftdumper:

Check Parking Brake ON
Move throttle lever 10% or more
Select liftdumper ARM switch to ON
Liftdumper indicator (Main Panel) shows RDY
Remove throttle lever to idle (close)
Liftdumper indicator shows OUT
Check liftdumper LOCK switch ON
Select liftdumper ARM switch to OFF
Select liftdumper LOCK switch to OFF
Liftdumper indicator shows IN

TTC switch		- Take off

Speedbrake		- Check

To test speedbrake:

Check Parking Brake ON
Throttle lever closed:
Speed Brake handle OUT
Indicator (Main Panel) shows ON
Throttle test:
Speed Brake handle OUT
Move throttle lever to full
Speed Brake handle removes IN
Indicator light OFF

Flaps		- Check
Check control handle up and indicator shows up

Crossfeed switch		- OFF
Booster (Fuel) pump switches		- ON, lights OUT
Light switches		- ON or OFF


PRE DEPARTURE CHECK
- APU running

Circuit breakers		- IN
Oxygen		- Checked
APU AIR switch		- ON
Windshield heating switches		- LOW or OFF
No smoking / Seat belts swtiches		- ON
Skid control		- Tested
Engine fire warning		- Tested
A/C weight		- Checked and set
TTC switch		- Take off
Fuel consumed indicators		- SET
Flight recorder		- ON
Nav light switch		- On or OFF


BEFORE STARTING ENGINES

Rudder pedals, seats and harnesses		- Adjust and secured
Electrical power		- Check
Check all AC and DC buses energized

Bleed air supply		- Check
Check APU bleed air pressure

Brake pressure		- Check
If pressure is less then 1600 psi switch System ELECT PUMP on

Parking brake		- ON
Fuel quantity		- Check
Pressurization		- SET
Check BAR CORR shows QNH Set CABIN ALT selector 1000 ft above intended cruise level

Thrust index		- SET
Set thrust index according to figures obtained from correct table

NAV aids		- SET
VHF NAV 1 and 2 identified and course selector set for departure route

ADF 1 and 2 identified Select navigation mode Select VOR or ADF on RMI

Ships papers		- on board
Ckeck that the following documents are on board:
Route manual, flight plan weather report, weight and balance manifest, pax and/or cargo manifest, technical flight report and if required the General Declaration

TAKE-OFF data		- Checked / Bugs set
Check weight and balance manifest Obtain take-off speeds and set speed bugs

Ground locks		- Removed

Windows and doors		- Closed
Check cockpit windows closed and locked Observe window markings in line Check doors closed and lights OUT


------------ CLEARED FOR START------------

Doors		- Closed
ANTI-COLL LIGHT switches		- ON
THROTTLE levers		- Idle
HP FUEL VALVE levers		- SHUT
BOOSTER (FUEL) PUMP switches		- ON, lights OUT
STARTER MASTER switch		- ON
Check ignitor light ON


------------ PUSHBACK if required ------------

- Pushback Panel

NOTE: You can select between manual or automatically pushback

Parking Brake		- Released

Manual Pushing Back:

Mode select switch		- set MAN

for Left Push:	use Left push switch
	Parking Brake	- Set to unlocked

	click on the lower area of the button to start
	click once again to stop pushing

for Back Push:	use Back push switch
	click on the lower area of the button to start
	click once again to stop pushing

for Right Push:	use Right push switch
	click on the lower area of the button to start
	click once again to stop pushing


Automatically Pushing Back:
NOTE: Only available if the engines NOT running

Mode select switch		- set AUTO

for Left Push:	use Left push switch

	Set pushback HDG	by taking over the white input data
	Set pushback DISTANCE (meters)
	Set pushback LEFT deg
	click on the upper area of the button to start
	if
	OK button lights ON	Push to confirm

for Back Push:	use Back push switch

	Set pushback HDG	by taking over the white input data
	Set pushback DISTANCE (meters)
	click on the upper area of the button to start

for Right Push:	use Right push switch

	Set pushback HDG	by taking over the white input data
	Set pushback DISTANCE (meters)
	Set pushback RIGHT deg
	click on the upper area of the button to start
	if
	OK button lights ON	Push to confirm

NOTE: If pushing back is active you get the permission for starting engines. The indicator shows "Engine start allowed" and the "OK" button lights ON. Push the OK button to confirm and begin with the engine starting procedures.


------------ START ENGINES ------------

- Overhead (or alternate Pushback) Panel

Select HP FUEL VALVE lever (appropriate engine) to START
Select engine start selector to appropriate engine and release
Check positive rotation of LP rpm and OIL pressure and TGT rising

When TGT reaches 400 deg C or 50% HP rpm (*) is obtained HP FUEL VALVE lever switch automatically to OPEN

When idling rpm and TGT are stabilized Check OIL pressure min. 16 psi, HP rpm 47 to 53% and LP rpm 27% approximately

(*) For warm engines (if OIL temperature is 40 deg C or higher) 300 deg C or 35% rpm.


AFTER STARTING ENGINES

Central WARNING and CAUTION system		- lights OUT
To Test: Press Caution light button Check Master warning light ON Check Caution light ON

HP FUEL VALVE levers		- OPEN
Fuel press lights		- OUT
Igniter light		- OUT
The igniter light bulbs are of the neon type and will normally continue to glow for a short period after the ignition has stopped

STARTER MASTER switch		- OFF
Gen 1 and 2 lights		- OUT
Gen 3 switch		- OFF
Check Gen 3 INOPERATIVE light ON

APU AIR switch		- OFF
Check bleed air pressure drops by at least 5 psi

AIR CONDITIONING MAIN switches		- both ON

AC and DC		- Check
Check AV voltage and frequencies in green band
CHECK DC voltages in green band

Engine anti-icing switches		- AUTO or ON
The system must be switched on during taxiing and take-off if icing conditions are present and if the IOAT is below +10 deg C and visible moisture is present or runways are wet

Check all LINE indicators		- in LINE
Windshield heating switches		- LOW, Priority LH
Pitot switches		- ON
Hydraulic supply		- Check
Check all hydraulic supply lights are OUT Check all hydraulic pressure and quantities

Electric pump switches		- OFF, lights ON
Flight control light		- OUT
FLAPS		- SET
Select flap control handle to required setting


TAXIING

Flight Instruments		- Check and set
Check attitude director indicators and standby horizon If required set flight director for take-off Crosscheck altimeters Check compasses Press Stab Indicator switches to IN

TAXI lights		- ON
TRIM		- SET
RUDDER and AILERON trim ZERO

MK 3/4000:	Set STABILIZER TRIM between 3 deg ANU for forward CG and 2 deg AND for aft CG

MK 1/2000:	Set STABILIZER TRIM between 2 deg ANU for forward CG and 2 deg AND for aft CG

COLL TANK indicators (Low Fuel warning)		- Black
FLAPS		- ...degrees
Crew briefing		- Complete
Perform crew briefing Brief on departure procedure Recall take-off speeds and check bugs set


LINING UP

BRAKE temperature		- Check
Check brake temp in green band or yellow band and falling

APU		- OFF or ON
If flighttime is less then 30 min., it is recommended to keep the APU running

Stop APU by pressing the STOP/OS TEST button APU MAIN switch OFF

Liftdumpers		- ARM
Remove Throttle lever not under min. 10% ARM liftdumpers and check indicators to show RDY

Flight controls		- Check
Check rudder, aileron and elevator for full and free movement

Hydraulic pressure		- Check
Check UTILITY and FLIGHT control system pressures Check BRAKE and ALTERNATE brake system pressure

YAW damping switch		- ON
Transponder		- AUTO or TA
LANDING light switches		- ON


AFTER TAKE-OFF

Landing gear		- UP
Check all landing gear lights OUT

Flaps		- UP
Check flap indicator show UP

Liftdumpers		- IN
Set ARM switch to OFF Check liftdumper indicators show IN

RPM, TGT and TTC		- Check
Check RPM and TGT within climb limits Set TTC switch in CLIMB position

LANDING light switches		- OFF

Engine anti-ice switches		- AUTO or ON
If engine anti-ice was on during take-off switch back to AUTO when ICE DETECT lights are out

Pressurization		- Check
Check cabin V/S Check cockpit and cabin temperature setting

No smoking / Seat belts swtiches
Switch NO SMOKING sign OFF Switch FASTEN SEAT BELTS sign OFF when out of turbulence

Autothrottle		- ON or OFF
Set required IAS Autothrottle Master switch ON IAS Hold button press ON

Autopilot		- ON or OFF

Autopilot Master switch ON Set required HDG Switch Flight Director Mode switch to HDG HDG Hold button press ON Set required ALTITUDE Set required VSPEED Altitude Hold switch ON


DESCENT

Fasten seat belts switch		- ON
Pressurization
Set cabin alt pointer at field elevation Check Barr corr Ceck cabin V/S

TTC switch		- Take-off
Landing data		- Checked / Bugs set
Calculate landing weight and set speed bugs and V_THR
Crew briefing		- Complete
Brief on approach and missed approach procedure Recall landing minima Set DH index on radio altimeter Preset and identify NAV aids when possible


APPROACH

No smoking switch		- ON
Altimeters		- SET
Set altimeter when passing transition level Crosscheck altimeters

Anti-icing		- Check
If engine anti-icing was switched on during descent, switch back to AUTO when ICE DETECT lights are out If Airfoil Anti-Icing was used during descent, switch system OFF when clear of ice conditions

LANDING light switches		- ON
L/G warning switch		- ON
Switch to ON when it is intended to land with less than full flap

Autopilot approaching		- Check

Autopilot Master switch ON Set ILS frequency Switch Flight Director Mode switch to HDG wait 3 sec. then switch to VOR /LOC Press GLIDE button If glideslope alive Flight Director Mode switches automatically to GS AUTO Note: In this mode there are no settings, HDG or Altitude required, but remember the IAS can only set in tenth steps.


FINAL

Landing gear		- Check
5 green lights ON, red and amber lights OUT

Skid control		- Check
Brake pressure		- Check
Liftdumpers		- ARM
Check indicators show RDY

Flaps		- SET
Check flap position on indicator

Speedbrake		- OUT
Check indicator and blue light ON


AFTER LANDING

APU		- ON
APU main switch ON After 10 sec. press APU start button Check APU start light ON Check TGT and RPM rising At approx 50% RPM check start light OUT Check TGT and RPM stabilized

Speedbrake		- IN
Check indicator and blue light OUT

Liftdumpers		- IN
ARM switch OFF LOCK switch OFF Check indicators show IN

Flaps		UP or SET
If taxiing on unpaved surface do not retract the flaps beyond 6 degrees If the approach was made in icing conditions (Airfoil Anti-Icing used) do not retract the flaps beyond 25 deg until the flaps are checked to be clear of ice

Airfoil anti-icing switches		- OFF
Engine anti-icing switches		- OFF or ON
The system must be switched on during taxiing if icing condition is present and if the IOAT is below +10 deg C and visible moisture is present or taxiways are wet

Pitot switches		- OFF
Windshield heating switches		- OFF or LOW
If windshield heating was used in HIGH, switch to LOW If IOAT is above 20 deg C, switch to OFF

Gen 3 switch		- ON
Check Gen 3 INOPERATIVE light OUT

Transponder		- STBY
YAW damping switch		- OFF
Engine fire warning		- TEST


AFTER PARKING

Parking brake		- ON
HP FUEL VALVES lever		- SHUT
Fasten seat belts switch		- OFF
Air conditioning main switch		- one OFF
APU AIR switch		- ON
Engine anti-icing switches		- OFF
BOOSTER (FUEL) pump switches		- OFF
Anti-coll light switch		- OFF
Nav light switch		- OFF or ON
During night leave lights ON

Tech Log		- Complete

NOTE: If flaps have been left extended for reasons stated before, switch electrical hydraulic pump utility system on and retract flaps after it has been confirmed that the flaps are clear of ice


------------ additional at FINAL STOP ------------

APU AIR switch		- OFF
Windshield heating switches		- OFF
Avionics switch		- OFF
Panel and Instr lighting		- OFF
Switch off all instrument lights, flood lights and reading lights

Emerg light switch		- OFF
Oxygen system(s)		- OFF
Close crew and pax oxygen bottle valves

Smoke detect switch		- OFF


------------ additional for APU SHUT_DOWN ------------

External power switch		- OFF or ON
If required first call ground crew: Grnd call switch push ON if external power light shows RDY switch to ON

Gen 3 switch		- OFF
APU		- OFF
Press STOP / OS TEST button Select APU main switch OFF Wait 10 seconds before switching the battery off to allow the APU doors to close

Battery switch		- OFF