Cockpit Preparation
Standard Operating Procedures • cockpit preparation
GENERAL PROCEDURES
Perform cockpit preparation in accordance with defined scan sequence and tasksharing.
PF: Prepares overhead panel, center instrument panel, and pedestal.
PM: Performs the external walkaround.
Continuation: When both are seated and PM has checked the FMS, both continue the preparation together.
OVERHEAD PANEL
Do not pressurize the hydraulic systems until clearance is obtained from ground personnel.
COCKPIT PREP FLOW
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PROCEDURAL FLOW SEQUENCE
CTR Instrument Panel
PEDESTAL
FMS PREPARATION
FMGS Programming
FMGS programming involves inserting navigation data, then performance data.
Boxed fields must be filled
Blue fields inform the crew that entry is permitted
Green fields are used for FMS generated data, and cannot be changed
Magenta characters identify limits (altitude, speed or time) that FMS will attempt to meet
Yellow characters indicate a temporary flight plan display
Amber characters signify that the item being displayed is important and requires immediate action
Small font signifies that data is FMS computed
Large font signifies manually entered data
GLARESHIELD
BARO REF
ALTIMETERS
FD
LS
ND mode and range
VOR/ADF selector
LATERAL CONSOLE AND PF/PM INSTRUMENT PANELS
OXYGEN MASK
PFD-ND
FOB
EFB NAV CHARTS SETUP
CHARTS VALIDITY
CHARTS FOLDER
CHARTS CLIPBOARD