Captain Procedures

Question 1

Preflight flow:

Answer 1

EFIS
FD
Auto-throttle switch
Bank limit selector - auto
Ap disengage bar up
Oxygen mask test
Source selectors all facing up
Clock
Inboard and outboard crts
PFD
ISFD (Standby instruments)
Speed brake
Reversers
Thrust levers closed
Flap lever
Parking break
Fuel control switches, warning lights off
Stab trim switches - guarded
Audio panel
Seat
Rudder pedals
Headphones
-CALL for preflight Checklist

Question 2

First call to ground

Answer 2

Confirm bypass pin inserted,

Confirm cleared to pressurize hydraulics.

Question 3

Ground: Pre departure checks completed, ready for pushback

Answer 3

Captain: Pushback approved, [direction of nose]

Question 4

Ground: Confirm parking brake released?

Answer 4

Captain: brakes released

Question 5

Ground: Clear to start engines

Answer 5

Captain: Starting engines 4,3,2,1.

Question 6

Ground: Pushback completed, set parking brake.

Answer 6

Captain: Parking brake set

Question 7

After engine start captain call.

Answer 7

Captain: Cleared to disconnect

Question 8

Ground: Disconnecting, hold position and wait for hand signal on the left/right.

Answer 8

Captain: Holding position and waiting for hand signal on the left/right.