Cockpit Preparation Pedestal

Question 1

ACP.

INT Knob:

Answer 1

PRESS OUT/VOLUME CHECK.

Make sure that INT volume is turned up to permit contact with the ground crew.

Question 2

ACP.

VHF:

Answer 2

SET.

Question 3

ACP.

HF (If required for flight):

Answer 3

CHECK.

Check transmission and reception.
Do not transmit on HF during refuelling.

Question 4

COCKPIT DOOR.

DOOR SWITCH:

Answer 4

NORM.

Check FAULT light is extinguished. If the FAULT light is illuminated, check the overhead control panel to identify the faulty component (strike, pressure sensor channel).

Question 5

SWITCHING PANEL.

All selectors:

Answer 5

CHECK NORM.

Question 6

ENG.

THRUST lever:

Answer 6

IDLE.

Question 7

ENG.

ENG MASTER sw:

Answer 7

OFF.

Question 8

ENG.

ENG MODE selector:

Answer 8

NORM.

Question 9

PARKING BRK.

ACCU PRESS indicator:

Answer 9

CHECK.

The ACCU PRESS indication must be in the green band. If required, use the electric pump on yellow hydraulic system to recharge the brake accumulator.

The yellow and green hydraulic systems are pressurised from the yellow hydraulic pump.
Get ground crew clearance before using the electric pump.

Question 10

PARKING BRK.

PARK BRK handle:

Answer 10

CHECK ON.

Question 11

PARKING BRK.

BRAKES PRESS indicator:

Answer 11

CHECK.

Check for normal indications.

Question 12

PARKING BRK.

If brakes are hot and chocks are in place:

Answer 12

PARK BRK handle OFF.

Increases brake cooling.

Question 13

GRAVITY GEAR EXTN.

Answer 13

CHECK STOWED.

Question 14

ATC.

ATC:

Answer 14

STBY.

ATC and TCAS are on standby. To prevent possible interference to radar surveillance systems, TCAS should not be selected before the holding point/lining up.

Question 15

ATC.

ALT RPTG:

Answer 15

ON.

Question 16

ATC.

ATC SYS 1:

Answer 16

SELECT.

For RVSM operations select SYS 1 if AP 1 is used and SYS 2 if AP 2 is used.

Only system 1 is available, in emergency electrical configuration.

Question 17

RMP:

Answer 17

• RMP CHECK ON
• Green NAV light CHECK OFF
• SEL light CHECK OFF

-COM FREQUENCIES TUNE
Use VHF 1 for ATC (only VHF 1 is available in emergency electrical configuration), VHF 2 for 121.5 (or ATIS and company frequencies if required). VHF 3 is normally devoted to ACARs.