Approach Checklist

JOINT ADVANCED MULTI-ENGINE T-44A

PRESSURIZATION

"SET" (CP)

CP sets pressurization controller to the destination elevation plus 500 feet (corrected for reported

altimeter setting). Refer to NATOPS Figure 2-23 (Part 1, page 2-48).

WINDSHIELD ANTI-ICE

"OFF" "BOTH" or "PILOT" (P)

Normally OFF. If descending into icing conditions or from cold cruise altitude temperatures into

warm, humid air, select BOTH and note appropriate rise in generator load. Turn the system off

when no longer required.

NOTE: Use of windshield anti-ice distorts optical qualities of the windshield and impairs vision slightly. Use it

only when required.

NOTE: PILOT may be selected instead of BOTH if windshield anti-ice is required during single-engine or other

electrical load-restricted situations.

CP reports "Descent Checklist complete."

APPROACH CHECKLIST

The Approach Checklist must be performed whenever the Climb Checklist is completed. The

Abbreviated Approach Checklist must be performed whenever the Abbreviated Climb Checklist is

completed. If P calls "Approach Checklist," CP commences checklist at Step 1 and completes the

entire checklist. If P calls "Abbreviated Approach Checklist," CP commences checklist at Step 5

and omits Step 9.

CABIN SIGN

"BOTH" "FASTEN SEATBELT"or

"OFF" (P)

If the OBS has been properly briefed, or if no occupants are in the aft cabin, sign may be left OFF.

This is desirable at night due to distracting cabin illumination caused by the sign. If carrying

passengers, the sign must be utilized, or the passengers briefed to fasten seatbelts.

AUTOFEATHER

"ARMED" (P)

P selects autofeather ARMED.

BRAKE HANDLE

"IN" (P)

P ensures brake handle is fully depressed.

4. PROPELLER SYNC

"OFF" (P)

P selects prop sync OFF.

(CP commences Abbreviated Approach Checklist at Step 5 if appropriate.)

YAW DAMP

"OFF" (CP)

CP ensures yaw damp is off (green light out).

RADIOS/NAVAIDS

"SET" (P, CP)

P directs CP to set all applicable radios and NAVAIDs (including needles and CDIs) as required for

arrival and approach. Utilize the mixer switch panel for a visual checklist to ensure all applicable

NAVAIDs are set.

NOTE: Whenever possible, P directs storage of waypoints and presets to facilitate missed approach, or

navigation on next segment. Store waypoints and presets during the enroute phase to decrease workload on

arrival.

ALTIMETERS

"SET" (P, CP)

P and CP set destination altimeter setting. P sets RADALT DH bug to the appropriate HAT or

HAA.

COCKPIT PROCEDURES

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