B787 Preflight Checks

Question 1

What happens after APU & Packs ON?

Answer 1

L - SG - CC - EE - LLS

Lights + test - STAT, GEAR - CHKL, COMM - ENG, EICAS - Library, Licences, Security

Question 2

What happens after security check?

Answer 2

ACARS get EZFW from Load Control

Question 3

What does Capt/PM do when he first comes into the flight?

Answer 3

IRS + CVR (IC)

Question 4

What must you do when you are setting the TCP?

Answer 4

Capt/PM: XPDR -> WXR -> GPWS -> VHF
FO/PF: XPDR -> WXR -> HF -> VHF

Question 5

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What should the FO/PF do when he comes back from external checks?

Answer 5

1. Inform Capt/PM: Gear pins, Externals
2. Turn off lights
3. Flight deck door test
4. Emergency equipment
5. iPad mount

Question 6

What happens when FO/PF is out for external checks?

Answer 6

Capt/PM will conduct his PPP which begins at IRS

Question 7

What to do after FO/PF finishes with TCP & ACP?

Answer 7

Final preparation by PF

Question 8

What happens in Final Prep part 1?

Answer 8

CDU -> EFIS -> Briefing -> Checklist

Question 9

When loadsheet comes, who does the calculations first?

Answer 9

Capt/PM

Question 10

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What are the steps after completing CDU -> EFB -> CDU -> MCP steps? (Loadsheet)

Answer 10

Capt/PM:
1. MCP speed, LNAV + VNAV
2. Trims
3. Departure clearance
4. CDU - LEGS
5. PA

FO/PF:
1. Check routing
2. Check doors
3. Call for checklist

Question 11

What happens after Capt made welcome announcement?

Answer 11

Checklist -> Capt request pushback clearance

Question 12

What goes on in the start/pushback section?

Answer 12

1. Capt/PM request pushback from clearance
2. Check EICAS STEERING LOCKED OUT
3. Request hydraulics from ground
4. HFBRT
5. Checklist

Question 13

What happens after all sections of Before Start Checklist complete?

Answer 13

FO/PF comms ground to pushback and start

Question 14

What steps to perform after engine started successfully?

Answer 14

1. APU
2. Anti-ice
3. RCL
4. ENG
5. Flaps

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Question 15

Line 1 & 3

What are the after takeoff checks?

Answer 15

Overhead lights area:
L1 - PASS SIGN + ANTI-ICE
L3 - LDG LGTS + TAXI LGTS
Flap
Gear

Question 16

What to do when passing 10,000ft?

On climb

Answer 16

Lights OFF

Question 17

What to do when passing 10,000ft?

On descent

Answer 17

Lights ON

Question 18

What to do when passing transition altitude?

Answer 18

Altimeters + Radar

Question 19

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What does PM do during cruise?

Answer 19

1. Review synoptic
2. Altimeters - TOC & hourly
3. Fuel @ waypoints + 1h intervals

Question 20

Passing FL150

On approach

Answer 20

PM:
1. Seatbelts ON
2. Secure cabin for landing

Question 21

Almost reaching 10,000ft

On approach

Answer 21

PM:
1. Seat belt sign
2. RCL
3. Mins
4. Autobrake
5. Approach checklist