After Start Checklist

JOINT ADVANCED MULTI-ENGINE T-44A

After Start Checklist

The After Start Checklist is designed to check/set systems to checked prior to start. Minimum time

in the line area is desired once the engines have been started. The P will initiate all action to obtain

ATIS, get a radio check with Base, etc.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

"SET" (CP)

CP sets environmental controls as desired.

DC GENERATOR VOLTAGES

"CHECKED" (P)

P simultaneously presses both PRESS FOR VOLTS pushbuttons on DC BUS meters and checks

voltages 27.45-29.05 Volts (28.25 0.8).

INVERTERS

"ON" (P)

P turns on NO. 1 INVERTER, notes both AC BUS meters indicating frequency, and #1 INVERTER

OUT and INST INV OUT annunciator lights out. This verifies #1 inverter is capable of powering

both AC buses. P turns on NO. 2 INVERTER, notes a flicker on the #2 AC BUS meter, and #2

INVERTER OUT annunciator light out.

AC VOLTAGES AND FREQUENCIES

"CHECKED" (P)

P simultaneously presses both PRESS FOR VOLTS pushbuttons on AC BUS meters and checks

107-121 Volts (114 7). P releases pushbuttons and checks frequencies 394-406 hertz (400 6).

AVIONICS MASTER

"ON" (P)

P turns on AVIONICS MASTER PWR switch and directs CP to "Hold the checklist."

NOTE: At NGP, in order to free the lineman, hold the checklist after completing Step 5. Brief the CP, then

signal, "brake check" to the lineman. When signaled to move forward, report "Clear left." CP responds "Clear

right." Taxi slowly forward as directed for a brake check and direct the CP to contact base for a VHF radio

check.

A typical brief would be: "Keep the right side clear during all ground operations."

After the lineman is saluted and the aircraft stopped, set the parking brake and direct the CP to

"Continue the checklist."

TRANSFER PUMPS

"CHECKED, AUTO" (P)

P performs the following checks:

a. P holds TRANSFER TEST switch in L position and places left TRANSFER PUMP switch to

AUTO. Check for a momentary flicker of LH NO FUEL TRANSFER annunciator light. Reset

FAULT WARNING if illuminated.

b. Repeat test for right transfer pump.

c. Verify both pumps are in AUTO.

NOTE: If flicker is not visible, check annunciator panel dim switch. If it is set too low, flicker may not be visible.

CROSSFEED

"CHECKED, AUTO" (P)

P performs the following checks:

a. Crossfeed valve-AUTO

b. Left boost pump-OFF

c. LH FUEL PRESS annunciator light will illuminate and almost instantly go out as the crossfeed

valve opens. Verify the FUEL CROSSFEED annunciator light on. Reset the FAULT WARNING

light if illuminated.

d. Left boost pump-ON

COCKPIT PROCEDURES

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