Triggers & Flows

Question 1

After fueling is complete and approximately 10 minutes prior to gate departure (push).

Answer 1

Fasten Belts On
APU on busses
Fuel panel set
AML and flight Forms check
“Before start Checklist”

Question 2

After all external doors are closed, and the cabin ready and guideperson ready for pushback reports are received.

Answer 2

Accomplish before pushback flow:

Flight deck door closed and secured
Doors/windows closed & locked.

“Below the line”

Question 3

When cleared to start engines:

Answer 3

Start engine_______.

Question 4

After each engine stabilized, accomplish captains after start flow:

Answer 4

Engine anti ice switches, as required

Generator(s), ON

Question 5

After captain receives salute from guide person and ground equipment is clear.

Answer 5

“I have a salute”
After the after start flow has been accomplished on the first or both engines and the “I have a salute” callout has been made:
“Flaps _____.”
APU as required, flight control check.

Question 6

Just prior to taxi:

Answer 6

“Clear left”

Question 7

After Load Closeout reviewed, both engines running and flaps set for takeoff:

Answer 7

Captain’s Before takeoff Flow:
Takeoff Data & Bugs-check
HUD-set
Gen1 & gen2- ON
Air Conditioning & Bleeds-auto and set
Flaps-Set and Green Light
Stab Trim-Set
“Before takeoff checklist”

Question 8

No less than two minutes prior to departure:

Answer 8

FO-“Flight attendants prepare for takeoff”.

Question 9

When approaching number one position for takeoff:

Answer 9

Captain’s before taking the runway flow:
MCP/ND- check
Exterior lights-set
Min Take off fuel- Verify

“Below the line”