Appendix E Cockpit Procedures

JOINT ADVANCED MULTI-ENGINE T-44A

APPENDIX E

COCKPIT PROCEDURES

The pilot will initiate and is responsible for the proper execution of all checklists. The CP ensures all checklists

are completed when appropriate. The "challenge and reply" method is utilized for normal checklists, whereby the

Pilot not in control (PNAC) (usually the CP) challenges each item of the checklist and the appropriate

crewmember (P, CP, or OBS) performs the required action and responds with the exact reply. DO NOT repeat the

challenge, only the reply. During emergencies, the "challenge-reply-reply" method is utilized. The CP will read

the challenge and the reply for non-memory items. The appropriate crewmember will then complete the required

action and respond with the reply.

If a particular checklist item is required to be performed by the CP, he/she will read the challenge, complete the

action, then reply. When the response is listed as "as required," the crewmember will respond by stating the

present operating status of the system. Some checklist items performed by the CP may require direction as to the

desired action. If there is a desire to delay completion of a checklist, direct the CP to "Hold the checklist." When

ready to continue the checklist, direct the CP to "Continue the checklist." The CP will report the completion of all

checklists. The Landing Checklist is never held.

This appendix is only a training aid to augment NATOPS and must be read in conjunction with NATOPS.

BEFORE START CHECKLIST

The Before Start Checklist ensures aircraft systems are functioning properly and all switches are properly

set prior to engine start. The following checklist is predicated on a battery start.

SEATBELTS

"FASTENED" (P, CP, OBS)

Pilot ensures all personnel have seatbelts fastened. The lap belt must be snug around the hips and

not riding up toward the chest. The belts should operate freely. The OBS may remain unbelted until

the cabin door is closed (just prior to start on hot days).

PARKING BRAKE

"SET" (P)

P ensures brake handle pulled out fully and brakes pumped firm. P signals, "chocks removed" to the

lineman. CP cannot set the parking brake.

CIRCUIT BREAKERS

"SET" (P, CP)

P ensures pedestal CBs (circuit breakers) are set. CP ensures right sub-panel and engine instrument

CBs are set.

ELECTRICAL PANEL

"SET" (P)

P ensures starter, auto-ignition, avionics master, inverter, and battery/generator (gang bar) switches

are OFF.

EMERGENCY STATIC AIR

"NORMAL" (P)

P ensures emergency static air switch is NORMAL.

AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

"SET" (P, CP)

Pilot and CP individually set audio switches and volumes. The following is a typical set-up:

VHF audio-On (P, CP)

UHF audio-On (P, CP)

Transmit selector-UHF (P), VHF (CP)

SPKR/PHONE-PHONE (P, CP)

EMER/NORM-NORM (P, CP)

COCKPIT PROCEDURES

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