Flows

Question 1

Before pushback or start flow
Captain

Answer 1

Trigger: completion of takeoff data - insert/review/crosscheck

1. Seating position: adjust
   EFB flight mode: set
   Electronic devices: off/signed
2. Beacon: on
3. N/W STEER DISC memo: as required
   Windows and doors: check closed
   Slides: checked armed
   ACCU PRESS indicator: check
4. Thrust levers: Idle
5. Parking brake: check on
6. Cockpit door: closed

Question 2

After start flow
Captain

Answer 2

Trigger: both engines at stabilized idle, Captain has cleared ground crew to disconnect

1. NW STEER DISC memo: check not displayed
2. APU BLEED pushbutton: on or off
   APU MASTER pushbutton: on or off
3. ENG ANTI-ICE pushbutton: as rqrd
   WING ANTI-ICE pushbutton: OFF
4. Status reminder: checked

Question 3

Single engine after start flow
Captain

Answer 3

Trigger: Engine #1 at stabilized idle, Captain has cleared ground crew to disconnect

1. NW STEER DISC memo: check not displayed
2. APU BLEED pushbutton: On
   APU MASTER pushbutton: On
3. ENG ANTI-ICE pushbutton: as rqrd
   WING ANTI-ICE pushbutton: OFF
4. Y ELEC PUMP: On

Question 4

Takeoff or line up clearance flow
Captain

Answer 4

Trigger: ATC - “Takeoff or Line up clearance”

1. Approach path: cleared of traffic
   Sliding table: stow
   EFB: set for departure
2. Exterior lights: set
3. Takeoff min fuel: confirmed
4. Takeoff runway: confirm

Question 5

After landing flow
Captain

Answer 5

Trigger: CA ground spoilers disarm

1. Ground spoilers: disarm
2. Exterior lights: set

Question 6

Parking flow
Captain

Answer 6

Trigger: stopped at gate/hardstand

1. ACCU PRESS indicator: check (if not in green band, chocks before engine 1 shutdown)
2. Parking brake handle: on
   BRAKES PRESS indicator: check
   (Clenched fist)
3. All engine masters: off (3 minute cooldown unless operationally necessary)
4. Seat belts: off
5. Beacon: off (when all engines below 20% N1)
   Other exterior lights: set
   (Chocks in hand signal)
6. Ground contact: establish
   (Hand signals or headset - chocks in place)
7. Slides: check disarmed