Flight Deck Prep Flow

Question 1

FLIGHT DECK PREP FLOW

Answer 1

EXTERIOR LIGHTS…………..……………….SET

CRASH AXE…………………..……….…STOWED

LANDING GEAR PINS………VERIFY 3 ABOARD

LIFE VESTS……………..….………….……CHECK

1) Four life vests are required for extended overwater flights.
2)The life vests for the Captain and First Officer are located in the Pilot seatback pocket of the respective seats.
3) Two life vests for Flight Deck Jumpseat Observers are located in the smoke goggle storage compartment (placarded with a depiction of a life vest)
above the flight deck coat closet.

PBE…………………………………………..CHECK

1) Look through door to verify PBE is present with two unbroken seals and the Replace By date has not passed.
• If one seal is broken, PBE is usable.
• If both seals are broken, open the door and partially remove the PBE to check the indicator dot on the pouch. (Blue indicates usable, and pink indicates the unit is usable for 36 hours from time of discovery
and must be replaced.)
• If one or both seals are broken, refer to the MEL for relief.

FIRE EXTINGUISHER…….…CHECK/SECURED

1) Verify that the gauge indicates in the green
and the discharge safety pin is installed

EFB PREFLIGHT…………….…….ACCOMPLISH

ADDITIONAL ITEMS..…………………….CHECK

1) Check that the following items are onboard, current, and in satisfactory operational condition. Some of the listed items have MEL procedures.
Replace any missing items when transiting a Maintenance base, as applicable.
• Spare Aircraft Logbook pages
• Headsets (2)—located in the seat back pockets (must be entered in the Aircraft Logbook as a fault if either headset is missing or inoperative); the plastic pouches contain the following:
– Plantronics MS-50 headset
– Earbuds
• Current QRH—First Officer’s side (only one is required for flight)
• Current Quick Reference Card (2) (only one is required for flight)
• Normal Checklist (2) (not required for flight)
• Deice/Anti-Ice Procedures Card (2) (not required for flight)
• Reference Card (2) (not required for flight)
• B737 ETOPS/Class II Procedures and Reference Card (2, ETOPS aircraft only) (not required for flight)
• Flight Deck Observer Briefing Card (not required for flight)

SEAT………………………..………..……ADJUST

RUDDER PEDALS……………….…..….ADJUST

FLIGHT DECK LIGHT….…….SET AS DESIRED

ESCAPE STRAP……………………CONNECTED

CABIN TEMP………..…MONITOR AND ADJUST

PRESSURIZATION PANEL…………….…….SET

1) • Verify that the AUTO FAIL and OFF SCHED DESCENT lights are extinguished.
• FLT ALT indicator—Set flight-planned cruise altitude.
• LAND ALT indicator—Set destination elevation.
• Pressurization mode selector—AUTO.

IGNITION SELECTOR SWITCH……….…. IGN R

1) The right ignition is used to start the engines on the first flight of the day in that aircraft. Alternate left and right on subsequent flights.
Note: Unless otherwise directed by an MEL procedure or limitation, set the ignition select switch to BOTH before starting the engines if all the following conditions exist:
• First engine start of the day
• Airport elevation at or above 2,000 ft MSL
• Temperature below 5°C/41°F

ATIS………………….……..….………….ACQUIRE

1) ATIS can be acquired via FDPro, WSI, VHF, or D-ATIS through ACARS

FMC……………………………………..PROGRAM
CPDLC………………………………………LOG ON
ACARS INTIALIZATION ………….…. PROGRAM
CLEARANCE….. ACQUIRE (WHEN AVAILABLE)
PWB …….. PROGRAM TAKEOFF CONDITIONS
MODE CONTROL PANEL …….……………. SET
EFIS CONTROL PANEL………….……………SET
FLIGHT DECK PREP FLOW (NG CONT.)
ENGINE INSTRUMENTS …………………….CHECK
OIL QUANTITY …………………………………..CHECK
HYDRAULIC QUANTITY ……………………..CHECK
AUTOPILOT INDICATORS PANEL …………. TEST
DISPLAY SELECT PANELS …………………. NORM
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ……………………..CHECK
CLOCK ……….DAY, MONTH, YEAR/SET TO UTC
GPWS ………………………………………………… TEST
CDU ………………………………………. RTE 2/2 PAGE
TRANSPONDER ….. TEST/SET, SELECT TA/RA
VHF NAVIGATION RADIOS …………………….. SET
VHF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO AND AUDIOCONTROL PANEL…….. SET
CREW OXYGEN SYSTEM …………………..CHECK(-700)
SMOKE GOGGLES (AS INSTALLED)……………………………………..CHECK
SUN VISOR ……………………………………….CHECK
FLIGHT DECK SLIDING WINDOW/HANDLE……….CLOSED AND LOCKED

* MAX CONTINUED*

ENGINE INSTRUMENTS………………….CHECK
OIL QUANTITY …………………………………..CHECK
HYDRAULIC QUANTITY ……………………..CHECK
AUTOPILOT INDICATORS PANEL …………. TEST
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS ……………………..CHECK
AUXILIARY DISPLAY..CHECK UTC, XPDR,MONTH, YEAR, NOSE NUMBER
GPWS ………………………………………………… TEST
FIRST OFFICER SELECTOR …………..SELECT
CCDU ………………………………………. RTE 2/2 PAGE
TRANSPONDER ….. TEST/SET, SELECT TA/RA
VHF NAVIGATION RADIOS …………………….. SET
VHF COMMUNICATIONS RADIO AND AUDIOCONTROL PANEL…….. SET
CREW OXYGEN SYSTEM …………………..CHECK
SUN VISOR ……………………………………… CHECK
FLIGHT DECK SLIDING WINDOW/HANDLE………..CLOSED AND LOCKED