Capt.

or FO: Maintenance logbook, Cabin log & documents Inspected & (knob is set full CCW)
Daily/transit check is done & valid Life Vests (3)…………………………………………………..Stowed
POWER OFF Emergency Rope.........................................................................Stowed

Radar…………………………….....................................................Off Escape Hatch...............................................................................Secure

Parking Brake………………………………………………………On (FLIGHT DECK EMERGENCY EXIT HATCH closed & secured &

Control locks………….…On (w/n lever is pulled aft & trigger latch is engaged) handle selected to CLOSED position)

Landing Gear ………………………………………………….Down L/G Alt Doors & Inhibit Switch…………………..…Closed/Norm

Batteries………………………………………………………..OFF (LANDING GEAR ALTERNATE RELEASE & EXTENSION doors completely closed
LANDING GEAR EXTENSION INHIBIT SWITCH set to NORMAL with Red Guard
Captain’s smoke goggle…………………………………….…Check
closed)
Captain’s CB panel…Check (ensure all circuit breakers pushed IN by visibly or feel)
Maintenance Log & Documents……………………………..……Check
Fire Axe…………………………………………………Secured
(maintenance logbook, cabin logbook, daily/transit checks & ADD items
Portable Fire Extinguisher……………Check (check for expire date &
airworthiness, insurance are up to date
pressure gauge indicates in green range)
requirement of all regulatory requirements AFM & MEL/CDL)
Passenger Restraining Strap……………………Check
Note: Fire Axe, Portable Fire Extinguisher & Flash Lights (stowed
Flash Lights………………………………..Check (two & verify red LEDs flash)
on bulkhead behind captain‘s seat)
Captain’s Oxygen mask………………………………….……Check
Life Vests (3) (Stowed above each pilot‘s seat)
(oxygen mask clean & in good condition
Emergency Rope (Stowed R of escape hatch above F/O‘s seat)
hose correctly attached & flow indicator shows green
 Capt. we have this missing items, assuming for simulator purpose
mask microphone jack must be inserted in correct jack position on audio jack panel )
we proceed by Differing.
PBE…………………………………………………………………Stowed
 We assume that Maintenance log book is serviceable.
Hydraulic Hand Pump…………………….……Stowed (secure & not damaged
 Are we going to use GPU or APU for Power UP?
It should not be removed from flight deck)
 Is that 1st or 2nd flight of the day?
F/O’s & Observer oxygen mask………………………….…….…Check
F/O’s CB panel……………………………………………………Check
Oxygen Qty………………………………………………………..Check
(minimum dispatch pressure is 1300psi (2crew) or 1800 psi (3crew) based on 21o C OAT)
Forward safety Valve selector................................................ Norm/Guard
Forward outflow selector knob…………………………….. Closed
POWER UP FMS………………………………………………..…………...On

a) FOR DC EXTERNAL POWER (check expiry date & <GNSS> to be displayed in POSN field)

Battery Master / Main, Aux & Stby Batt....................................................On Hyd Qty ...........................................Check (No. 1, 2 & 3 System 40% minimum)

(BATTERY MASTER switch connects main, auxiliary & standby batteries to R & L PK BRK HYD PRESS......................................................Check
essential buses (hydraulic pressure above 500 psi minimum dispatch
MAIN BATT switch connects main battery to R main feeder bus w/n starting engine #1 1st minimum park brake pressure of 1000 psi is required )
AUX BATT switch connects auxiliary battery to L main feeder bus
Landing Gear Down lock Verification lights…………………………Check
STBY BATT switch connects standby battery to L main feeder bus )
(open landing gear alternate extension door select down lock verification switch
Main Bus Tie.............................Tie (manually connects L & R main buses together ) AFT & verify NG, LH & RH Green gear verification lights came ON
DC Ext Power............................................................................On
(DC EXT POWER in green font appears & main, auxiliary &
standby batteries remain connected to main buses)

#2 MFD....................................................On (Select SYS displays Electrical page)

Bus Voltage....................................................................................Check
< 27.5 volts (MAIN BATT, AUX BATT & STBY BATT switches OFF
MAIN BATTERY, AUX BATTERY & STBY BATTERY caution lights illuminate
> 31.5 volts (external power will automatically de-energize)

Bleed selector…………………………………………….……… min

Bleed 1 & 2 switches......................................................................OFF
Temp Control..................................................................................Auto/set
Cabin/flight compartment pack…………………………..……….Auto
Cabin pack supply 100% to passenger cabin
Flight compartment pack supply 50% to flight deck
50% to passenger cabin,
in total flight deck gets 25% of all & cabin 75%
RecircFan.....................................................................................OFF
Flight Deck Door Lock Isolate…………………………………Isolate
Position light (night: wing inspection & logo lights)….……….On
b) FOR APU POWER
Battery Master / Main, Aux & Stby Batt..................................On
Main Bus Tie............................................................................Tie
#2 MFD....................................................................................On
APU PWR .........................On (APU BITE TEST sequence & APU fuel valve open)
APU Start switch ............................Press
(amber STARTER advisory light illuminates then goes out
green RUN advisory light & GEN WRN light illuminates )
Landing Gear Down lock Verification lights………………………Check
Note:
Ensure ground personnel & equipment are clear of APU exhaust port
APU fire protection requires MAIN BATTERY & BATTERY MASTER to
remain selected ON

APU GEN........... Press (GEN ON advisory light illuminates & APU caution light out )
APU Generator Volts/Load.............................Check
(APU GEN approximately 0.3 (maximum 1.0)
Bus voltage reads approximately 28 volts on essential & main buses)

Battery Temperature ...................Check

(MAIN, AUX & STBY indicators on MFD Electrical Systems)
Bleed air selector………………………………………………min
Bleed Air 1 & 2 .........................................................................Off
Temp Control.............................................................................AUTO/SET
Cabin/flight compartment pack………………………………..AUTO
Recirculation Fan.......................................................................On
APU Bleed (20 sec)................................As Req’d
(BL AIR OPEN light illuminates
Wait 20 seconds after APU RUN advisory light illuminates before selecting
APU BL AIR switch on)

Flight Deck Door Lock Isolate………………………………..….Isolate

Position light (night: wing inspection & logo lights)……..….….On
FMS……………………………………………………….……..ON
Hyd Qty ........................................................................................Check
PK BRK HYD PRESS...................................................................Check
FO - We assume preflight check is completed CABIN CREW BRIEFING
C & FO - Harness & shoulder straps Adjusted (for snug fit & leave inertia reel C: Cabin crews please come for join Takeoff briefing
unlocked to allow free access to all controls & switches)  Good Afternoon my name is Biniam: I’m Capt.
Rudder pedal are adjusted (to allow full application of rudder & full braking) His name is Girum: he is FO
WEATHER  I do have my License & do you have your license with you please?
FO: Ground: ETH ____ Good Morning  Flight number is ETH 363 from HAAB to HDAM
request radio check & surface condition?  We will maintain FL 240
ETH ____: Ground, Good Morning  Expected time of push back is __:__
read loud & clear, Active RWY ____ Wind _____ Taxi time __:__
Temp ____ Dew Point ___ ETD __:__
Visibility _____ Cloud ____ & Cruz Time __:__
QNH ______ ETA __:__
FO: Active RWY ___ QNH ____ ETH ___  Check your logbook items & report is there is any discrepancy
FO: Capt. I have this weather we need alternate or we don’t need alternate.  We expect good weather condition, if unexpected
(Departure - Enroute - Destination) weather encountered or forecasted we will inform you.
(request Alternate airport actual weather, HALLOWAY on HF  Cockpit entry access code is _______
for international flight or IOCC on VHF for local flight by 131.5)  Are familiar with sterile cockpit & no contact periods
 We don’t have any dangerous goods, if you have?
 Do you have any questions or comment?
 If they ask you boarding give them (as per ETD & 1st or 2nd flight of day)
 FLIGHT DECK PREPARATION – POWER ON Baggage Smoke Warning (AFT & FWD)................................... Test

CAPTAIN Direct sunlight on smoke detectors in forward & aft baggage compartments
can affect BAGGAGE FWD SMOKE & BAGGAGE AFT SMOKE test.
DC Gen 1 & 2................................................................................... On
Forward baggage & aft baggage compartment doors should be closed prior
Ice Protection/WS Heat & Wipers .................................................Off
to conducting forward baggage & aft baggage compartments smoke test.
(Set all switches on ice protection panel to OFF position)
Baggage AFT TEST switch......................................................................1
PITOT/STATIC switches................................................................Off
 note Master Warning tone
Landing/Taxi Lights ........................................................................Off
 check MASTER WARNING & SMOKE warning lights flash
FDR GND TEST Switch................................................................. Press
 SMOKE/EXTG, VENT INLT, VENT OTLT & AFT BTL ARM
(FLT DATA RECORDER caution light goes out)
advisory lights illuminate
ELT....................................................................................................Auto
Repeat with BAGGAGE AFT TEST switch ..........................................2
(with Three Frequency ELT System (MS4-423100) incorporated)
Baggage FWD TEST switch...............................................................TEST
ELT.............................................................................................. ... Armed
 note Master Warning tone
(ensure ELT mode switch is fully in ARMED position)
 check MASTER WARNING & SMOKE warning lights flash
Fire Detection...................................................................................Test
 SMOKE/EXTG & FWD BTL ARM advisory lights illuminate
ENGINE 1 & ENGINE 2 FIRE TEST DETECTION switch - Hold
Panel Lighting.............................................................................. As req’d
alternately, for minimum of one second, at ENGINE 1 & ENGINE 2
Ignition 1 & 2 ................................................................................Norm
positions & check:
Cabin Altitude Controls .............................................................. Set
 PULL FUEL/HYD OFF handle light illuminates
Set
 FAULT A & FAULT B advisory lights illuminate
 AUTO/MAN/DUMP switch - set AUTO
 CHECK FIRE DET warning light illuminate
 CABIN ALTITUDE FWD OUTFLOW knob - rotate fully CCW
 MASTER WARNING light flashes
Closes forward safety valve
 ENGINE FIRE lights flash
 LDG ALT control knob - set destination airport elevation
 Fire warning tone sounds
Exterior Lights ........................................................................... As req’d
ENGINE FIRE light...........................................................................Press
Emergency Lights .......................................................................Arm
Check ENGINE FIRE lights stop flashing & fire warning tone is silenced
(EMER LTS DISARMED caution light goes off)
Fuel/Hyd Valves..............................................................................Open
Passenger Signs ........................................................................... As req’d
Make sure fuel & hydraulic valves are open & green FUEL VALVE OPEN
& HYD VALVE OPEN advisory lights are on
Fasten belts & no smoking switches to FASTEN BELTS & NO SMOKING CABIN ALTITUDE FAULT & ALTERNATE PILOT WIPER ON lights
position. do not illuminate with advisory light test
Caution/Advisory Lights.................................................................... Test Caution/Advisory Lights Dimming Switch.............................. As req'd
Hold CAUTION/ADVISORY LIGHTS TEST switch at CAUT & make  Set to DIM for minimum brightness of all caution & advisory lights
sure:  Set to BRT for maximum brightness of all caution & advisory lights
 A/P DISENG lights on Glareshield flash Temp Controls ................................................................................. Set
 MASTER CAUTION & MASTER WARNING lights flash  both PACK CONTROL switches set to AUTO position
 All caution lights steady on  Turn PASSENGER CABIN TEMPERATURE knob turn CCW to
 #1 ENG OIL PRESS & #2 ENG OIL PRESS warning lights turn on F/A or as required
steady  Turn FLT COMP TEMPERATURE knob as required
 All remaining warning lights flash Bleed Air 1 & 2 ........................................................................ As req’d
 Push MASTER CAUTION light & make sure it goes off AC External ............................................................................. As Req’d
 Push MASTER WARNING light & make sure it goes off & AC Gen 1 & 2.............................................................................On
warning lights stop flashing GPWS Override.........................................................................Norm
FUSELAGE DOORS warning light will not flash with passenger or GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE switch light OFF & plastic guard is in place
baggage door(s) open Nose wheel Steering ..........................................................................Off
Hold CAUTION/ADVISORY LIGHTS TEST switch at ADVSY & make Stall Warnings 1 & 2......................................................................... Test
sure: STALL WARNING TEST switch at TEST 1 position & hold for minimum
 All advisory lights & AP DISENG light illuminate of 10 seconds:
Particular attention must be given to following advisory lights:  RA increases to greater than 500 ft. & rising runway (with tape display
 Fire detection panel lights of altitude incorporated, rising ground) disappears.
 De-ice & anti-ice lights  RA decreases to 50 ft. & rising runway (with tape display of altitude
 POWERED FLIGHT CONTROL SWITCH LIGHTS on incorporated, rising ground) reappears
Glareshield panel, all four switch lights read PUSH OFF  Stick shaker activates
 Landing gear lights  #1 STALL SYST FAIL & PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights
 ENGINE SELECT illuminate.
 ENGINE START Release STALL WARNING TEST switch & check #1 STALL SYST FAIL
& PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights out & stick shaker off
Repeat with STALL WARN TEST switch at TEST 2 (except in item 4 - # 2  PITCH TRIM & ELEVATOR FEEL & AVIONICS caution lights
STALL SYST FAIL caution light illuminates) illuminate
Note: TCAS FAIL may momentarily flash on PFD’s & MFD’s during  over speed warning horn is activated after 5 seconds
Stall Warning test Note: TCAS FAIL may momentarily flash on PFD’s & MFD’s during
STALL WARN TEST switch - Select TEST 1 & release: ADC functional test
Observe: ADC test switch - Hold at TEST 2 & check previous items above on co-
 Stick shaker activates pilot’s PFD except SAT does not change & WTG 1 FAIL advisory message
 #1 STALL SYST FAIL & PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights appears on ED
illuminate CB & Panel Lighting.................................................................. As req’d
 #1 STALL SYST FAIL & PUSHER SYST FAIL caution lights out Operate circuit breaker & panel light switch to make sure bulb operates then
& stick shaker off set flight instrument panel lighting intensity as required
Repeat with STALL WARN TEST switch to TEST 2 (except in item - #2 Smoke Goggles ......................................................................Check
STALL SYST FAIL caution light illuminates) make sure goggles are not scratched, are in good condition & properly
ADC 1 & 2 .......................................................................................... Test stored.
Check ALT FAIL Flight/Taxi ...................................................................................... Taxi
IAS FAIL Stick Pusher/Elevator Trim Shutoff ..............................................Normal
IVSI FAIL flags are out on pilot’s & co-pilot’s PFD’s & ELEVATOR TRIM & STICK PUSHER SHUTOFF switch lights are out
valid SAT is displayed on ED. & amber PUSH OFF lights are not on
ADC test switch - Hold at TEST 1 & check: Clock.................................................................................................Check
 barometric altimeter shows 14360 ft. on pilot’s PFD.  Clock is serviceable
 altimeter barometric setting changes to 990 HPa (29.23 in Hg) on  Correct time is set
pilot’s PFD Reset flight time to zero before each flight
 maximum operating air speed (VMO) is displayed as 284 KIAS on GPWS ............................................................................................... Test
pilot’s PFD • No. 1 NAV receiver ........................................ Operative
 airspeed indicator displays 285 KIAS in red on pilot’s PFD • Flap selector lever ........................................... 0°
 indicated SAT is -15°C & WTG 2 FAIL appears on ED • GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE switch .................. Normal & guarded
 IAS, IAS MIS MATCH & ALT appears on PFD’s • GPWS caution light .........................................Out
• PULL UP GPWS TEST switch........................Press & hold
Check that
 GPWS caution light
 GPWS FLAP OVERRIDE
 PULL UP
 BELOW G/S advisory lights illuminate &
 GLIDE SLOPE & PULL UP voice warnings are audible
Note: If Test response is unsatisfactorily, wait at least 30 sec before
repeating Test.
PFCS...................................................................................... Normal
All four PFCS switch lights are out &
both amber PUSH OFF or OFF switch lights are OFF
Flight Guidance Controller .................................................Check
• HSI SEL points to left
• <HSI annunciation appears in amber at upper left of copilot’s PFD
• HSI SEL switch light push & HSI pointer points to right side
• <HSI annunciation goes off on copilot’s PFD
• HSI> annunciation appears in amber at upper left of captain’s PFD
• Select HSI SEL to side of pilot flying
• Set Target Altitude
• Set Heading to runway heading
Speed Bugs............................................................................. Set
Flaps 5 takeoff V1 = VR = V2 = 130, Vfri =140, Vclimb = 150
Flaps 10 takeoff V1 = VR = V2 = 120, Vfri =135, Vclimb = 150
Flaps 15 takeoff V1 = VR = V2 = 115, Vfri =130, Vclimb = 150
Altimeters............................................................................... Set
 confirm Altimeter reading with Field Elevation
 set MDA to Acceleration Altitude (Field Elevation + 1000ft)
 ensure DH is not set
PFD ........................................................................................ Check
EADI - Set display intensity to comfortable level. Make sure no red flags
are in view & all displays are correct
EHSI (HSI) - Set display intensity to comfortable level. Make sure no red
flags are in view & all displays are correct
- Select VOR & ADF on EFIS CONTROL panel &
make sure VOR & ADF needles indicate correctly
Push GA button, check FD, Pitch 100 & roll HDG SEL
Press ALT SEL button to selected Altitude set before
MFD..........................................................................................Check
Confirm MFD Selector function on Engine & System Integrated Display
Control Panel by cycling through each of ENG, NAV, SYS & PFD
PFCS Indicator......................................................................Check
All spoiler needles on MFD indicate (horizontal) spoilers retracted
Rudder may indicate deflection left or right of center if crosswind exists
Stby Attitude Indicator...............................................................Erect
Instrument is erect (if not pull fast erect knob out to assist indicator)
red flag is not in view
Stby Airspeed Indicator ..............................................................Check
Standby Altimeter......................................................................... Set
Set local altimeter setting & confirm altimeter reading with field elevation
ED ...............................................................................................Check
ED messages................................................................................Check
Note: If messages appear in Engine Display advisory area, maintenance
action is required before dispatch
Fuel Quantity ..............................................................................Check
MFD - Fuel page - fuel indicated sufficient for flight
Maximum fuel imbalance b/n contents of main fuel tanks 272 kg (600 lbs)
Landing Gear Sel/Lights/Horn..................................................Check
• Landing gear selector down
• Green LEFT/NOSE/RIGHT under carriage lights are ON
L DOOR & R DOOR &/or N DOOR amber lights may be ON if landing
gear doors are open.
Hold gear-warning horn test switch at TEST & make sure horn sounds
Release TEST switch & horn should stop sounding.
GPWS Landing Flap ......................................................... As Req’d
Stby Hyd Press/PTU/Hyd #3 Isol Valve ........................... Normal
All three of switch lights are OFF
Flap Indication............................................................................Check
Flap selection indicated on MFD agrees with flap lever position
AHRS ......................................................................................Check
FMS.........................................................................................Programmed
EFIS Control Panel .............................................................. Set
Dimming control knobs for nominal intensity set on PFD & MFD
Navaids (VOR, ADF or FMS) set
Pitch & Roll Disc.....................................................................In
Tank Aux Pumps 1 & 2..........................................................OFF
TANK 1 & TANK 2 AUX PUMP switch lights are OFF
or on MFD - Fuel Systems page.
Fuel Transfer...................................................................................Off
both green VALVE OPEN lights are OFF on MFD Fuel Systems page
Condition levers ............................FUEL OFF or START/FEATHER
POWER levers ........................................................................... DISC
AUTOFEATHER TEST........................................................... Test/Off
AUTO FEATHER switch ........................................................... Press
Check SELECT advisory light illuminates.
Observe following appear on ED:
• A/F SELECT
• A/F TEST IN PROGRESS
• UP TRIM & ITT red radial increases
• NTOP changes to MTOP & torque rating & torque bugs ↑ 10%
• A/F ARM appears twice
• A/F TEST PASS
• MTOP changes to NTOP & torque rating & torque bugs ↓ 10%
Note: If auto feather test is aborted, A/F TEST ABORT message will
appear on ED
If auto feather test fails, A/F TEST FAILED message will appear
on ED
AUTOFEATHER switch ..............................................................Press
Check SELECT advisory out & A/F SELECT message disappears on ED
Alternate Feather 1 & 2 .................................................................. Norm
green ALTERNATE FEATHER push button indicator lights are OFF
Emergency Brake ............................................................................ Park
PK BRK HYD PRESS......................................................................Check
hydraulic pressure above 500 psi (minimum dispatch)
NOSE GEAR LOCK advisory light .............................................Out
Note: when starting engine #1 first, Minimum Park brake pressure of
1000 psi is required.
Control Lock ..................................................................................On
ARCDU ................................................................................... On/Set
Select frequencies as req’d.
Perform a TCAS system test (if installed)
TCAS/ATC Page on ARCDU ........................................... Select TA/RA
Note: ACAS II/TCAS II mode of operation is displayed on PFD &
ND/MFD.
Selecting TA/RA enables TA/RA mode for take-off. TCAS is in STBY
mode when transponder is in STBY mode. ACAS II/TCAS II will indicate
FAIL on ARCDU with onside ATC set to standby & offside ATC failed.
Select ATC ON to confirm ACAS II/TCAS II function.
TCAS/ATC Page on ARCDU ............................................ Select TEST
Observe TCAS TEST annunciated on EHSI/PFD & intruder symbol test
pattern displayed on ND/MFD, IVSI test indication is displayed, no failures
are annunciated & “TCAS SYSTEM TEST OK” is announced.
If fault is identified at completion of test “TCAS SYSTEM TEST FAIL” is
announced:
TCAS/ATC Page on ARCDU ...............................................Select STBY
Notes: Avoid transmission on VHF radios on frequencies within 200 kHz of
any other tuned frequency
Set selector switches to required COMM channels.
• EMERGENCY switch to NORM
• MIC switch to BOOM
• HOT MIC switch as required
• Push required rotary selectors down (ON) & set volume to
comfortable level.
Notes: For night flying, either one of pilot’s or co-pilot’s reading light must
be aimed at ARCDU radio selector knob to enable determination of
selector position.
If BAD CONF message on ARCDU, cycle power off, then on.
Trims........................................................................................ Check/Set
• Release control lock then cycle aileron trim throughout its range then
set trim needle to center position Re-engage control lock
• Cycle rudder trim throughout its range then set trim needle to center
position.
Take off elevator trim Vs Trim
• CG - % MAC - Take off range
• Forward 13.8% - Aft End
• Aft 36% - Forward end
Note: When setting elevator trim, holding elevator trim switch for greater
than 3 seconds will cause “elevator trim in motion’ audio tone to
sound & ELEVATOR TRIM SHUTOFF switch PUSH OFF advisory
light to illuminate.
ESID Control Panel........................................................................... Set
EFIS ATT/HDG Source ................................................................... Norm
EFIS ADC Source ............................................................................. Norm
Radar ..................................................................................................Off
 FLIGHT DECK PREPARATION – POWER ON EFIS Control Panel ....................................................................... Set

FIRST OFFICER • Set dimming control knobs for nominal intensity on PFD & MFD
• Set desired Navaids (VOR, ADF or FMS) using bearing selector
ARCDU .................................................................................... On/Set
knobs
Select frequencies as req’d.
FMS.........................................................................................Programmed
Set Selector switches to required COMM channels:
- Set route of Flight on FPL page
• EMERGENCY switch to NORM
 FPL - MENU - DEPART (Airport - rwy - SID)
• Set MIC switch to BOOM
 FPL - MENU - ARRIVAL (Airport - rwy - STAR - APPR)
• HOT MIC switch as required Check discontinuity & * EOA* delete
• Push required rotary selectors down (ON) & set volume to  DATA - NAV DATA - AIRWAY (REF WPT ….. AIRWAY IDENT…..)
comfortable level.  FPL - MENU - NEXT - FPL WIND
 FPL – MENU - CLEARANCE - (check airway for ATC clearance)
• Active Transponder set 2000 on ground. 1300 for Domestic Flights
 NAV - MANEUVER - HOLDING DEFINTION -
& 2400 for International Flights
(Set Inbound or Outbound or Left or Right)
VHF 1 Frequency VHF 2 Frequency DTO time or distance
Active 121.9 Active 131.5 (Holloway) ARM HOLD
Standby 118.1 Standby 121.5 (Emergency) NAV - MANEUVER - DIS ARM or PROCEDE

NAV 1 radios - Set Flight No. on FPL - MENU - page 2 - FLT NO.

Active 112.9 - Set OFP winds on FPL - MENU - PAGE 2 - FPL WIND (international

Standby 111.5 flights)

ADF radios - Set Fixes & Waypoints on NAV - MENU - FIX

ADF1 333 AB - Set Departure, Destination & Alternate airports on

ADF2 352 BL PERF - MENU - ETP/PNR

Note: For night flying, either one of pilot’s or co-pilot’s reading light must - Set DOW & cross check AHM on FUEL page

be aimed at ARCDU radio selector knob to enable determination PAX & CARGO (if load sheet is received)

of selector position. If BAD CONF message on ARCDU, cycle Fuel for Alternate, Holding, Extra & Fuel in tanks

power OFF, then ON Copy actual fuel in tanks on OFP

Note PFD ...........................................................................................Check
DATA - NAV DATA (SID - STAR - APPROACH - RWY - AIRWAY) Speed Bugs................................................................................ Set
FPL - MENU - AIRWAY
Altimeter......................................................................................... Set
NAV - MENU - FIX (ADS - GWZ based on CFP)
Altimeters should be within 50 ft. of field elevation.
NO LINK - Delete
NO LINK before Destination no need to delete Smoke Goggles ........................................................................Check
*EOA* delete for ILS goggles are not scratched, are in good condition & properly stowed
no need to delete for non-precision CB & Panel Lighting......................................................... As req’d
AHRS .....................................................................................Check Oxygen Press ......................................................................Check
Clock................................................................................................... Set  Oxygen pressure gauge indicates in green range
• Clock is serviceable  minimum dispatch pressure is 1300 psi (2 crew) or 1800 psi (3
• Correct time is set crew)
Flight time is set to zero (before each flight) Forward Outflow Valve .............................................Norm/Guarded
Stick Pusher/Elevator Shutoff........................................................ Norm FORWARD SAFETY VALVE switch is set to NORMAL (full CCW)
• ELEVATOR TRIM & STICK PUSHER SHUTOFF switch lights
are out
• amber PUSH OFF lights are not ON
Anti-Skid..................................................................................................On
INBD ANTISKID & OUTBD ANTI-SKID caution lights go OFF (after six
seconds, indicating test is complete)

MFD...................................................................................................Check
Flight instruments serviceability checked & departure or SID set
EADI - Display intensity set to comfortable level
- no red flags are in view
- All displays are correct
EHSI (HSI) - Display intensity set to comfortable level
- no red flags are in view
- All displays are correct
- VOR & ADF set & needles indicate correctly
PRE FLIGHT C & FO: ATC clearance with FMS & CFP Cross checked & correct routing
C: Cabin crew start boarding passengers verified no discrepancy (if there is any discrepancy set & cross
FO: SEAT BELTS sign ON (after fueling is completed) check FMS, FGCP) transponder code set
C or FO: Conduct Takeoff Briefing C: Cabin Crew please make sure all passenger on board & seated, confirm
C: Call ORIGINATING BEFORE START Checklist cabin secured & door closed
FO: Read ORIGINATING BEFORE START Checklist CC: AFFIRM, Cabin secured & doors are closed
C: Call 24 HOURS SYS CHECK Checklist C: FO: Flight Deck door isolate Lock
FO: Read 24 HOURS SYS CHECK Checklist C: Time permitting welcome Passengers per PA guideline in attachment section
C & FO: ZFW & Trim entre on FMS (After papers arrive)
FMS T/O weight with load sheet T/O weight cross checked & signed
C: Trim sheet & Sign papers Cross checked
FO: Trim sheet & FMS entries cross checked with load
C: Performance for reduced power takeoff checked (if performance &
limitations allow
FO: Performance to reduce torque checked (if performance &
limitations allow)
C: verify TOLD card TOW, V1, VR & V2 & VFRI & Vclimb
FO: V1, VR & V2 & VFRI & Vclimb Calculated
C: Elevator trim within takeoff range set (depending on % MAC) &
Rudder & Aileron trims set to neutral position checked
FO: Trims are set Checked
C: Obtain briefing from team leader cabin service/senior flight attendant on
status of cabin & No of passengers
FO: Give flight information to team leader cabin service/senior flight
attendant (flight time, flight level & routing)
Obtain ATC clearance
BEFORE START PROCEDURE AFTER OBTAINING START &/OR PUSH BACK CLEARANCE
C: Receive latest ATIS or T/O data C: Recirculation fan OFF
FO: Receive the latest ATIS or T/O data APU bleed OFF
C: Ground - Cockpit: Anti-collision RED
Confirm Nose Gear lock stowed & tow bar is connected Check FUSELAGE DOOR & FUELING ON are OUT
Cockpit - Ground: Nose Gear lock is stowed & tow bar is connected Power lever DISC
FO: Transponder mode set Condition lever FUEL OFF
C: Call for Before Start checklist Call START APPROVED Checklist
FO: Read Before Start checklist FO: Read START APPROVED Checklist
C: requesting Startup & Push back? Destination _____ FL ___ C: Ground - Cockpit:
FO: Ground - ETH ___ We have got startup & pushback clearance facing ____ for RWY ___
Ground: ETH ___ Ground, Go Ahead. Our engine start sequence is engine no.2 1st then engine no.1;
FO: ETH ___ on Stand no.__ destination _____ FL ___ Call us w/n area is clear to start engine no.2?
on Board _______ Registration ET- ___ Cockpit - Ground, Area is clear to start engine no.2 & 1
request startup & push back? C: Call CLEAR to START ENG # 2
Ground: ETH ___ Startup & push back approved facing ___ for RWY___ FO: Call # 2 ENG IS CLEAR
FO: Startup & push back approved facing ___ for RWY___ ETH ___ C: Engine START select switch Pull out; set to #2 & Engine START switch
Press (Check Battery Load 0.4 or less)
FO: Start timing (when start switch is pressed & engaged)
C: Condition lever to START & FEATHER Set (at 1st indication of NH)
FO: call FUEL FLOW (checking fuel flow indication)
C: CHEKCED
FO: call LIGHT UP (when ITT rises normally within 10 sec)
C: CHECKED
FO: call OIL PRESSURE (Oil pressure rising)
C: CHECKED
STARTER CUT OUT
FO: announce STARTER CUT OUT (observe starter cut out)
C: FO: both crew members monitor engine gauges for normal indications
until start select switch returns to normal, SELECT & START lights
out & engine stabilizes at Idle
 After # 2 Engine start stabilized Confirm with ground crew if
door has sealed
 Prior to starting second engine make sure MAIN, AUX & STBY
battery loads are 0.4 or less
Repeat same procedure to start engine # 1
BATTERY START
BATTERY START Checklist (Read and Do) Procedure from QRH
With #2 engine supplying electrical power, accomplish following:
- ORIGINATING BEFORE START Flows & Checklist (If appropriate)
- BEFORE START Flows & Checklist
- Check battery load is below 0.4 & start engine #1
Proceed with normal AFTER START Flows & Checklists once both
engines have been started
BATTERY START CHECKLIST
DC Gen 1 and 2................................................................................... On
Main Bus Tie .......................................................................................Tie
Ice Protection........................................................................................Off
External Lighting..................................................................................Off
Ignition 1 & 2 ...................................................................................... Norm
Recirc Fan.............................................................................................OFF
Bleed switch 1 & 2............................................................................... Off
Bleed selector…………………..……………………………..….….. min
Emergency Lights ............................................................................... Arm
Passenger Signs ....................................................................................On
Anti-Skid…………………………..………………………………….On
Power Levers ...................................................................................... Disc
Condition Levers ...........................................................................Fuel Off
Briefing..........................................................................................completed
When PAX boarding, baggage loading is complete & all doors closed
Battery Master/ Main, Aux & Stby ................ ...............................On
All Displays……………………………………………………....On
When start is approved
*Fire Detection...............................................................................Test
Emergency Brake/Pressure.............................................................On/Check
Doors/Fueling Lights .....................................................................Out
Anti-Collision .................................................................................Red
Engines .................................................................................Clear for Start
AFTER ENGINE START PROCEDURES FO: #3 HYD ISOL valve OPEN

C: Bleeds switch ON STBY HYD PRESS & PTU pumps ON

Bleed Selector MIN or NORM T/O FLAPS set

Recirculation fan ON WX Radar STBY

APU /GPU OFF YD On (after Captain Check full deflection of rudder)

Main bus tie OFF #3 ISOL valve NORM set (after elevator is checked)

DC LOAD & BATT TEMP check Read AFTER START check list below line

Call for AFTER START CHECKLIST to the line. C: #2 MFD to NAV page (after Battery temperature & loads are checked)

FO: Read AFTER START CHECKLIST down to the line TERRAIN

C: Ground - Cockpit: we have two stabilize engine; remove ground power FO: WEATHER

Ground - Cockpit: ready for push back facing ____ RWY ___
G: Confirm brake release
C: brake release
FO: Block out Time record & Transponder is ON if required
G: Commencing push back
push back completed, confirm brake is set
C: Brake Set; remove of ground equipment & nose gear lock stowed;
show us on Left, Communicate with hand signal
G: equipment removed & area is clear, have good flight
C: Sighted, have good day
C: call LEFT SIDE IS CLEAR
FO: call RIGHT SIDE IS CLEAR
C: Advance Condition Levers to MAX
Call for AFTER START Check below the line
(when propellers unfeather & AC GEN CAUTION LIGHT GOES OUT)
Check elevator for full travel
Check Rudder for full travel
Nose wheel steering ON
TAXI PROCEDURE FO: Ground - ETH ___ ready to copy ATC Clearance

C: Adjust ND range & select DATA ETH ___ - Ground

FO: Adjust ND range & select DATA ATC clears ETH ___ to _____ via _____ depart RWY ____

C: Request Taxi Clearance FL ___ Squawk ____

FO: Ground - ETH ___ ready for Taxi FO: ATC cleared ETH ___ to _____ via _____ depart RWY ___

Ground - ETH ___ FL ___ Squawk ____ onboard ___ registration ET-___

Cleared to taxi to holding position RWY ___ via __ QNH___ Ground: read back is correct contact Tower ____

FO: Holding position RWY ___ via __ QNH ____ ETH ____ FO: Tower ____ ETH ___

C: Command TAXI LIGHT ON; TURN OFF LIGHTS ON (night) FO: Tower - ETH ___ Good Morning

FO: Taxi light ON Approaching holding position RWY___ via __ request lineup

C: Left Side is Clear ETH ___ - Tower, Cleared line up RWY ___

FO: Right is clear FO: Cleared line up RWY ___ ETH ___

C: Parking brake release (after getting hand signal) If there is change or modification in departure clearance, PF reviews T/O

Advance power to commence rolling, briefing accordingly or delegate PM to review it.

Check brakes without stopping FO: Make necessary changes on FMS, FGCP & ARCDU in consultation

C & FO: Lookout for moving vehicles & obstacles along intended taxi with CAPTAIN

route. Pay due vigilance to taxiway/RWY incursion C: Advice cabin Crew

C: Call again COMPLETE 24 HRS SYS CHECK Checklist FO: CABIN CREW, BE SEATED FOR DEPARTURE

(once airplane is clear of congested area)

FO: Perform ICE PROTECTION TEST &
24 HRS SYS CHECK Checklist completed
C: Call for TAXI CHECK
FO: TANK AUX pumps 1 & 2 ON
AUTO FEATHER select
PITOT-STATIC switches ON
Read Taxi Checklist
LINE UP PROCEDURE
C: runway identified (before entering departure RUNWAY)
Call LEFT CLEAR (before entering runway)
FO: call RIGHT CLEAR (before entering runway)
C: Call for LINE UP check
FO: WX radar ON, set MAP range to 10 to 40 NM
Put transponder ON ALT & select ABOVE
TAKEOFF
PF: HDG BUG & FD command bars are aligned with RUNWAY HDG
Initial ALTITUDE with ALTSEL selected on FGCP
HSI selected to PF side
V1, Vr, V2, Vfri & Vclimb speeds are set on PFD
(Map display on ND, Map range & NAV/ FLIGHT PLAN page sequence shall be
consistent with departure procedure)

Unlock flight control, check spoiler, aileron & elevator for full travel & PF: command Heading twice (If flight director is not aligned with R/W heading)
free movement PM: Select heading twice on FGCP
Anti-collision WHITE PF: CHECK POWER (Smoothly advancing POWER Levers to FLIGHT IDLE)
C: Select FLIGHT/TAXI switch to FLIGHT PM: I have Power Lever
Call LINE UP Checklist SPOILER ADVISORY LIGHTS GO OUT
PFCS indication on #1 MFD shows spoilers retracted
FO: Read Line up Checklist
A/F ARM annunciation on ED
C: request Departure Clearance
NTOP/MTOP on ED & torque matches torque bugs
FO: Tower - ETH ___ ready for departure
POWER IS SET
T: ETH ___ - Tower
PF: Check
cleared for Takeoff RWY ___ maintain R/W heading initial
PM: Call SPEED INCREASING
Altitude/FL___
PF: Check
FO: Cleared for Takeoff RWY ___ maintain R/W heading initial
PM: 80 knots
Altitude/FL___ ETH ___
PF: Check
C: BLEEDS for takeoff
PM: V1 ROTATE (V1/VR call out)
FO: Bleed switches 1 & 2 to OFF & Bleed selector to MIN
Set Landing lights ON
LINE UP checklist Completed
C: You have Control
FO: I have Control
INITIAL CLIMB (THROUGH 10000 ft. AAL) CLIMB
PM: call POSITIVE RATE (verify positive rate of climb on VSI & altimeter) & PM: Transition Altitude, Set Standard
PF: command GEAR UP (verify positive rate of climb on altimeter) PF: STD Set, Passing FL __ now
PM: LANDING GEAR LEVER UP PM: 10000 ft. Above AFE
at or above 400 ft. AGL PF: LANDING LIGHTS OFF
PF: call for Push NAV if applicable PM: All Landing lights & logo lights OFF
PM: select requested roll mode PF: SEAT BELT SIGN OFF
call ACCELERATION ALTITUDE at minimum 1000 ft. AGL PM: Seat belt sign OFF
PF: FLAPS ZERO, BLEEDS ON/NORM
PM: Flaps to zero & Bleeds ON/NORM (when speed VFRI or above)
PF: AUTO FEATHER OFF
PM: Auto feather OFF
PF: Set CLIMB POWER PROPS 900
PM: MTOP switch press (if MTOP is used Press & MTOP on ED changes to NTOP)
Condition lever to 900 RPM set & NTOP on ED changes to MCL
PF or PM: Verify that climb power is set
PF: Set IAS
PM: IAS ___ Set (speed as required & announce)
PF: A/P engage (at or above 1000 feet AGL; Guard control wheel until passing MSA)
Call for AFTER TAKEOFF CHECK
PM: STBY HYD PRESS & PTU CONTROL OFF
TANK AUX PUMPS 1 & 2 OFF
Read AFTER TAKEOFF checklist
DESCENT & APPROACH PROCEDURES ICP
PF: Request Addis actual Weather  set Vref & VGA

PM: Tower: ETH ____ maintaining FL__  set MDA

request Addis latest Weather & type of Approach  QNH on Standby

ETH ____: Tower - Active RWY ____ Wind _____ FMS

Temp ____ Dew Point ___  RAIM prediction

Visibility _____ Cloud ____ &  select type of Approach

QNH ______  Arm VNAV

PM: QNH ____ ETH ___  Holding Pattern define

Copy Weather  VNAV check point & Altitude

PF: Copied, request direct ___ & type of Approach  FPL, FIX, FUEL & PERFORMANCE

PM: Tower: ETH ____ maintaining FL___ Set Landing Field Elevation

request direct ____ & type of Approach GPWS Landing Flaps - 35

: Cleared ____ type of Approach Approach Briefing completed

PM: Cleared ____ type of Approach PM: I have Controls

PF: Set direct ___ Bearing selectors on EFIS panel - FMS

PM: DTO (select Lateral ) PF: you have Controls

___ Direct Execute Bearing selectors on EFIS panel - VOR

PF: You have Control PF: Call for DESCENT checklist

PM: I have control PM: Read & accomplish DESCENT checklist

PF: Bearing selectors on EFIS panel - VOR PF: Command to request descent

PM: PM: Tower - ETH ____

ARCDU maintaining FL ____ request descent

 Set VHF $ HF frequencies & Identify ETH ____ - Tower

 Tune ILS on No. 2 / VOR on Standby Cleared to descent to _____ ft. call again overhead ___

EFIS PM: Cleared to descent to _____ ft. call again overhead ___ ETH ____

 Bearing selectors & identify

 select Format & set courses as required
PF: Altitude ______ ft. ALT SEL LANDING PROCEDURE ILS
2 min to ToD, ARM VNAV or other vertical guidance PF: Approach checklist
at ToD make CDU - VNAV PM: Select TANK AUX pump 1 & 2 ON
PF: 10,000 ft. AFE command SEAT BELTS & LANDING LIGHTS ON Approach Checklist completed
PM: Seat belts ON & All Landing lights ON (including LOGO light if at night) PF: Speed 180 KIAS - HDG or NAV Set (at Initial approach)
PF: Transition Level, Altimeters ____ PM: Interception heading 282 Set (after Completion of Procedure turn)
PM: QNH Set, Passing _____ ft. now PF: Command HYD PUMPS ON - FLAPS 5
Terrain PM: STBY HYD PRESS & PTU CONTROL ON
PF: call APPROACH checklist VFE check & Flaps 5 Set
PM: Read & accomplish APPROACH checklist PF: Speed 170 KIAS
3 DME (if No HOLD) PM: speed 170 KIAS Check
PF: Altitude ____ ft. Set PF: ILS is tuned & identified
PM: Tower: ETH ____ (NAV source is ILS,
Approaching overhead ____ request commence Approach upon arrival LOC & GS pointers are shown at proper orientation &
ETH ____: Tower Approach clearance received)

Cleared commence approach upon arrival, call establish on final APPR Press

PM: Cleared commence approach upon arrival upon arrival Will call PM: announce LOC & GS Armed (Check on PFD)

establishing on final ETH ____ LOC Capture

PF: Command CABIN ALERT (at 3000 ft. AGL or Initial FLAPS selection) PF: Set runway HDG ___

PM: CABIN CREW, BE SEATED FOR LANDING PM: runway HDG ___ set
PF: GEAR DOWN (when GS alive or 1 1/2 dots below)
PM: VLO check - Announce GEAR DOWN (after three green lights illuminated)
PF: FLAP 15 (at approximately 1 dot below glide path)
PM: VFE check & Flap 15° Set
PF: CONDITION LEVER MAX
(if RDC NP required, command RDC NP & CL max)
PM: Condition Lever to MAX
(if RDC NP required, RDC NP & condition lever MAX within 15 sec)
PF: Call for LANDING CHECKLIST
PM: Bleeds to MIN
read Landing checklist
PF: Missed Approach Altitude Set (Glide slope intercept)
PM: Missed Approach Altitude check
PF: PM: Disconnect Autopilot before 1500 AFE
PF: FLAP 35° (gradually reduce to Final Approach Speed)
PM: FLAP 35° Set
PF: Call for LANDING CHECKLIST
PM: Bleeds to MIN & OFF Set
Landing checklist
LANDING ROLL PROCEDURE
PF: POWER LEVERS smoothly to FLIGHT IDLE then to DISC
(after touch down)
PM: Power Levers at DISC Check
PF: Command CONTROL LOCKS ON
OUT of REVERSE if reverse is used
PM: Call 60 knots
Control locks on
call OUT of REVERSE if reverse is used
AFTER LANDING PROCEDURE Ice Protection:

C: announces I HAVE CONTROLS Pitot-static switches ……………………..OFF

FO: responds YOU HAVE CONTROL (removes feet from rudder pedals & Wind shield, pilot Side window heat …….OFF

hand from Power Levers & locks flight control) Props & Airframe mode Select …………..OFF

C: command Switch OFF Landing Lights (as necessary), Engine intake door ……………………….as required

FO: Tower: ETH___ after landing Main bus tie ………………………………Tie

T: Vacate via __ Ground ___ Bleed air 1 & 2 …………………………….as required

FO: Vacate via __ Ground ___ ETH ____ Anti-collision light ………………………..RED

Ground ETH ____ after landing vacating via ___ Landing lights ……………………………..as required

G: Taxi via __ __ __ Gate No. __ APU ……………………………………….Start

FO: Taxi via __ __ __ Gate No. __ ETH ____ (after confirming with the Captain and if there is no GPU available

(in some airports report POB, fuel ONB & REG with read back) Read AFTER LANDING Checklist

C: call for AFTER LANDING Check (when clear of the active runway)
Flight/Taxi Switch Taxi At airports where ground tracking is not available, select STBY

FO: WX radar …………...........STBY At airports equipped to track airplanes on ground, select Active transponder

Transponder ………….......STBY setting (XPDR ON & ALT OFF)

ILS Frequency Switch……VOR Remains OPEN until last flight of day

Rudder & Aileron trim……Neutral

Flaps ………………………Retract
Tank AUX PUMP 1 & 2……OFF
Yaw damper …………….….OFF
PARKING, SHUTDOWN & SECURE Engines shall be allowed to stabilize for 30 seconds with Condition Levers

FO: Marshaller in sight in START & FEATHER prior to shut down.

C: call TAXI LIGHT OFF When leaving aircraft powered, last flight checklist will be completed

FO: Taxi light OFF including turning off batteries & battery master. Only external power will

Check brakes (if not already checked) & hydraulic pressure before entering be left on if requested by ground personnel. In event the of GPU failure,

gate area aircraft will be depowered completely.

C: EMER brake to PARK & APU RUN & APU GEN ON LEAVING THE AIRCRAFT
FO: APU running & Brake Pressure normal (approaching parking spot) - Zero all speed bugs & MDA on PFD
C: Command STBY & PTU PUMPS OFF - Zero altitude pre-selector
FO: STBY HYD PUMP & PTU CONTROL OFF - Clear FMS flight plan
BLEEDS MIN & BLEED SELECTOR OFF - Leave pilot seats full down & aft
C: Condition Levers START & FEATHER
Start timing
SEAT BELT SIGN OFF
NOSE WHEEL STEERING OFF
FO: Display Door page on #1 MFD
Displays Electrical page on #2 MFD
C: Call for SHUT DOWN Checklist
FO: Read SHUT DOWN Checklist down to flight deck door isolate
C: Ground: Cockpit
Confirm Chocks are in Position & Communicate with hand signal
FO: DC EXT PWR illuminated on electrical page
(select EXT PWR if Available or Use APU as required)
FO: Pass Landing & Block-in time to company radio
C: Call for LAST FLIGHT Checklist
FO: read LAST FLIGHT Checklist.
C: FO: All instrument panel, utility & Map Lights OFF