PILOT

CHECK LIST

DCS F-86F-35
NORMAL PROCEDURES
FOR FLIGHT SIMULATION ONLY
DO NOT USE ON REAL LIFE

By E69_Brisafresca

ESCUADRN 69

PREFLIGHT CHECK
1. Sight and Armament Switches:

OFF
CAUTION:
Armament switches must be off during start, because low voltages will cause damage to
the sight electronic inverter if the switches are on.
a. Sight Mechanical Caging Lever:
CAGED
b. Gun-Missile Selector Switch:
OFF
2. Stick Grip:
Check
3. Oxygen Regulator Panel:
Check
a. Oxygen Supply Lever:
ON
b. Oxygen Pressure Gage:
Check (400 psi)
c. Oxygen Diluter Lever:
NORMAL OXYGEN
4. Throttle Quadrant:
Check
a. Throttle:
OFF
b. Speed Brake Switch:
HOLD(Neutral)
c. Wing Flap Lever:
HOLD(Neutral)
d. Speed Brake Emergency Lever:
NORMAL
5. Landing Gear Handle:
DOWN
6. Engine Panel:
Check
a. Engine Master Switch:
OFF
b. Emergency Ignition Switch:
OFF
c. Battery-Starter Switch:
OFF
d. Generator Switch:
ON
7. External Power:
CONNECTED
NOTE:
The flight control alternate hydraulic system will become operative when external power
is connected. The flight control normal hydraulic system must be manually engaged
after the engine has started.
8. Landing Gear Position Indicators:
Check
Make sure are showing gear down and locked.
9. Circuit Breakers:
IN
10. Drop Tank Selector Switch:
As Required
11. Heat and Vent System:
Check
a. Cockpit Air Temp Control Switch:
AUTO
b. Air Outlet Selector Lever:
BOTH
c. Cockpit Pressure Control Switch:
PRESS
12. Trim System Flight Controls:
Check
a. Lateral Alternate Trim Switch:
NORMAL

b. Longitudinal Alternate Trim Switch: NORMAL GRIP CONT

c. Rudder Trim Switch:
Check and set
d. Normal Trim Switch:
Check and set (4 positions)
e. Flight Controls:
Check
Operate Rudder, Ailerons, and Horizontal Tail.
13. Flight Control Switch:
NORMAL
14. Landing and Taxi Light Switch:
OFF
15. Pitot Heater Switch:
As Required
16. Engine Anti - Ice and Screen Switch:
EXTEND
17. Emergency Fuel Switch:
OFF
18. Warning and Indicator Lights
and Fire Warning Systems:
Check
19. Flight and Engine Instruments:
Check and Set
a. Clock, Accelerometer, and altimeter: Set
b. Airspeed Mach and IAS Indicators: Check
c. Directional Indicator:
Check against Standby Compass
d. Attitude Indicator:
Check
Check erection and retraction of warning ``OFF flag. For quick erection during
scramble operation, cage and uncage gyro 30 seconds after power has been turned on.
e. Vertical Velocity Indicator:
Check
f. Fuel Quantity:
Check
NOTE:
Move densitometer selector switch to OUT to check that fuel tanks are full. Then return
switch to IN, to obtain a continuous gage indication of actual fuel quantity based on fuel
density.
20. Emergency Jettison Handle:
IN
21. Instrument Power Switch:
NORMAL(Check Alternate)
22. Canopy Declutch Handle
IN
23. Landing Gear Emerg Release Handle:
IN
24. Flight Control Emerg Override Handle: IN
25. Canopy Alternate Emerg Jett Handle:
IN
26. Lighting Controls:
As Required
a. Check Operation of all Exterior Lights
b. Check Operation of all Interior Lights
27. Position and Fuselage Lights:
STEADY

STARTING ENGINE
1. Throttle:
OFF
2. Engine Master Switch:
ON
3. Battery - Starter Switch: STARTER(Momentarily);then BATTERY.
CAUTION:
If generator voltmeter reading drops below 15V during start, immediately abort start by
depressing stop-starter button; otherwise, relays in starter-controller and generator
circuits may be damaged.
The starter is limited to three starts of one minute duration during any 30 minute period;
if more than three starts are required, allow starter to cool 30 minutes before using
again.
4. 3% RPM:
Throttle Outboard
To engage fuel booster pumps and to energize the ignition system.
5. 6% RPM:
Throttle Forward (IDLE)
(initial peak exhaust temperature of 550C to 750C)
CAUTION:
If an exhaust temperature of 950C or above is encountered during start, shut down
engine.
If ignition does not occur within 5 seconds, close throttle and depress stop-starter
button. Wait 3 minutes before another attempt to start, to allow fuel accumulation to
drain.
CAUTION:
If there is no audible indication of engine rotation or if tachometer fails to register within
a few seconds, depress the Stop-Starter Button.
WARNING:
If engine speed does not reach 23% rpm in one minute, shut down engine. Excessive
operation below 23% engine rpm can cause extensive damage to starter and engine.
CAUTION:
Do not use stop starter button to disengage the starter after normal starts. The starter is
designed to cut out automatically at approximately 23% rpm.

WARNING:
The engine must be shut down if an overtemperature condition occurs during ground
operation. The following conditions constitute overtemperature operation:
During engine starts up to idle rpm (within 2 minutes):
950C or above for any length of time.
All engine operation except starting:
690C to 750C for 40 seconds or more.
750C to 800C for 10 seconds or more.
Above 800C for 2 seconds or more.
6. External Power:
Disconnected at 25% RPM
7. Generator Warning Light:
OUT ( Only >45% RPM)
8. Oil Pressure:
Check
If there is no indication of oil pressure within 60 seconds, shut down engine.
9. Engine Instruments:
Check
10. Command Radio:
ON

GROUND OPERATION
No engine warm-up is necessary. As soon as the engine stabilizes at idling speed, with
normal gage readings, the throttle may be slowly opened to full power. Idle rpm should
be between 34% and 38% rpm, but will vary with altitude and outside air temperature.
The idle rpm also depends somewhat on the manner in which the throttle is retarded,
that is, whether it is eased back to IDLE or pulled back abruptly.
NOTE:
The engine has poor acceleration characteristics between idle and 63% rpm.

To ensure that the flight control system is operating properly, perform these checks with
the throttle at IDLE.
NOTE:
The flight control alternate hydraulic system will become operative automatically when
external power is applied. It will remain engaged until the flight control normal hydraulic
system is manually selected after the engine is started.
1. Flight Control Normal Hydraulic System:
System Check
a. Hydraulic
Hydraulic Pressure Gage
Ga Selector: NORMAL
b. Flight Control Switch:
Switch
RESET; Then NORMAL
c. Alternate - On Warning Light:
Light
OUT
d. Hydraulic
Hydraulic Pressure Gauge:
Check ( 2850 - 3200 psi )
e.. Control Stick:
Stick
Move and visually check for proper control surface movement.
f.. Hydraulic Pressure Gauge:
Gauge
Check ( 2850 - 3200
32 psi )
(Control
Control Stick not iin motion)
2. Flight Control Alternate Hydraulic System:
System: Check
a. Hydraulic
Hydraulic Pressure Gage
Ga Selector: ALTERNATE
b. Flight Control Switch:
Switch
ALTERNATE
c. Alternate - On Warning Light:
Light
ON
d. Hydraulic Pressure Gauge:
Check ( 2550 - 3200 psi )
e. Control Stick:
Stick
Move and visually check for proper control surface movement.

f. Flight Control Switch:

g. Alternate - On Warning Light:
h. Hydraulic Pressure Gage Selector:
i. Hydraulic Pressure Gauge:

RESET; Then NORMAL

OUT
NORMAL
Check ( 2850 - 3200 psi )

3. Flight Control Emergency Override System: Check

NOTE:
The following check is to be made before the first flight of the day.
a. Hydraulic Pressure Gage Selector: ALTERNATE
b. Flight Control Switch:
Hold at RESET
c. Emergency Override Handle
OUT
d. Hydraulic Pressure Gauge:
Check ( 3050 - 4000 psi )
NOTE:
With the emergency override handle pulled full out, flight control alternate hydraulic
system pressure should not change when the flight control switch is held at RESET or
released to NORMAL.
e. Alternate - On Warning Light:
OUT
f. Control Stick:
Move and visually check for proper control surface movement.
g. Flight Control Switch:
NORMAL
Pressure should remain constant (except for momentary surges) at a value between the
maximum limits of 3050 and 4000 psi (control stick not in motion).
h. Emergency Override Handle:
IN
i. Flight Control Switch:
RESET ;Then NORMAL
j. Hydraulic Pressure Gage Selector:
NORMAL
k. Hydraulic Pressure Gauge:
Check ( 2850 - 3200 psi )
l. Alternate - On Warning Light: OUT

BEFORE TAXIING
1. Speed Brake Switch:
IN; Then HOLD(Neutral)
2. Hydraulic Pressure Gage Selector:
UTILITY
3. Hydraulic Pressure Gauge:
Check ( 2850 - 3200 psi )
4. Wing Flap Lever:
DOWN (For Take Off)
5. Navigation Aids:
As required
6. Flight Instrument:
Check
7. Loadmeter and Voltmeter:
Check
At 45% engine rpm, check loadmeter reading; check voltmeter for approximately 28.5
volts (generator will not produce operating voltage
below this rpm).
8. Position and Fuselage Lights:
FLASH
9. Landing and Taxi Light Switch:
EXTEND

TAXIING
CAUTION:
As initial taxi roll is started, test wheel brakes for proper braking action.
1. Nose wheel steering
Check
With the nose wheel steering button constantly depressed, maintain directional control
through use of the rudder pedals.
CAUTION:
While taxiing, do not operate speed brakes, as hydraulic pressure is inadequate for
wheel brakes and nose wheel steering during speed brake operations.

NOTE:
Avoid excessive or rapid jockeying of the throttle during taxiing.
Minimize taxi time, as range is considerably decreased by high fuel consumption during
taxiing. Fuel consumption with the engine operating at 35% to 45% rpm is approximately
3 gallons (20 pounds) per minute.
2. Wheel Brakes:
3. Throttle:

Check
65% RPM (For Taxiing)

NOTE:
Brakes must be applied slowly to prevent sudden stops.

BEFORE TAKE OFF

1. Preflight Airplane:
Check
After taxiing to take-off position, complete the following checks:
a. Pitot Heater Switch:
ON
b. Engine Anti - Ice and Screen Switch: As Required
With engine power at IDLE, move engine anti-ice and screen switch to RETRACT; Then
return switch to EXTEND.
NOTE:
This check allows any foreign matter caught on the edge of the screens to be dumped
into the engine while the airplane is on the ground before safety of flight is involved.
If icing conditions are during take-off, the engine anti-ice and screen switch should be
positioned at ANTI-ICE
c. Oxygen Regulator Diluter Lever:
Check (Normal Oxygen)

WARNING:
Oxygen diluter lever should be returned to NORMAL OXYGEN as soon as possible,
because use of 100% oxygen will deplete the oxygen supply to a hazardous level.
d. Trim:

Check for Take Off

Horizontal tail, rudder, and ailerons trimmed individually until take off trim position
indicator light glows. The light will come on when the control stick is trimmed to the
proper horizontal tail take off trim position.
e. Wing Flap Lever:
f. Canopy Switch:
2. Emergency Fuel System:

DOWN
CLOSE
Check

The emergency fuel system check is to be made only before the first flight of the day.
Perform check in take-off position, making sure airplane does not move forward and
cause nose wheel to cant.
a. Throttle:
b. Emergency Fuel Switch:

88% RPM
ON. RPM stabilized
CAUTION:
Advancing the throttle rapidly with the emergency fuel switch at ON could result in
compressor stall.
c. Throttle:
Advance cautiously to full OPEN. Check RPM
Advance throttle cautiously to full open and allow engine rpm to stabilize.
WARNING:
Be prepared to retard throttle immediately to prevent engine overspeeding in case the
emergency fuel regulator is defective. If the engine overspeeds above 104% rpm up to
and including 108% rpm, with or without an overtemperature condition, the turbine
wheel must be replaced. If the engine overspeeds more than 108% rpm, regardless of
overtemperature, the engine must be removed for overhaul.
d. Emergency Fuel Switch:
OFF
Check recovery time (3 seconds maximum).
e. Emergency Fuel Switch:
ON
Check recovery time (3 seconds maximum) and observe that rpm is within tolerance.
NOTE:
Recovery time is the time measured from the instant the emergency fuel switch is
moved from OFF to ON to the instant the fuel pressure or fuel flow starts to increase. If
recovery time exceeds 3 seconds, do not fly the airplane, because the emergency fuel
regulator will require adjustment. The stabilized rpm valve should conform to the limits
shown graphically in figure. If the stabilized rpm value does not conform to these limits,
do not fly the airplane, because the emergency fuel regulator will require adjustment.

f. Emergency Fuel Switch:

OFF
Return emergency fuel switch to OFF for take off.
g. Throttle:
IDLE
CAUTION:
The emergency fuel switch should be OFF at all times, except in case of main fuel
system failure.
Engine rpm should drop off (it may drop to as low as 80% rpm) when the emergency
fuel switch is moved from ON to OFF, because of the time required for the main fuel
regulator
egulator to recover from the disabled
disabled
condition.
on. This drop-off
drop off is normal and does not indic
indicate
ate main regulator malfunction. If no
engine rpm drop-off
drop
occurs, it should be suspected
suspected that the emergency fuel system has
ha
not been disabled. Under such conditions, the airplane should not be flown until the
system has been checked; otherwise,
compressor
mpressor stall may occur during rapid throttle advancement, resulting in
overtemperature
perature operation and possibly complete loss of power.
NOTE:
Repeated
ed checks of the emergency fuel system o
on
n the same engine run-up
run up should
result in the
e same stabilized rpm within 1% rpm. If this tolerance cannot be maintained,
the emergency fuel regulator must be replaced.
3.. Engine Instruments:
Instruments
Check
a. Wheel Brakes:
Hold
b.. Throttle:
Throttle
Full OPEN
c.. Tachometer:
Tachometer
Check
Not less than 98% RPM nor greater than 100% RPM.

d.. Exhaust Temperature:

Temperature

Check ( 665C - 690C )

WARNING:
Do not attempt to take off if exhaust temperature is below 665 C.
e. Oil Pressure:
Pressure
Check ( 10 - 22 psi )
f.. Throttle:
Throttle
IDLE

TAKE OFF

NOTE:
Maintain directional control during the first part of the take
take-off
off run by use of nose wheel
steering until rudder control becomes effective. Rudder control becomes effective at
approximately 50 knots lAS.
WARNING:
Abrupt or steep pull ups immediately after take
take-off
off must be avoided, to prevent the
possibility of stall.
Do not retract landing gear until the airplane accelerates to normal take off speed
speed.

Nose wheel lift-off and airplane lift-off speeds (with flaps full down) are as follows:
AIRPLANES WITHOUT SLATS
GROSS

NOSE WHEEL

AIRPLANE

WEIGHT

LIFT OFF

LIFT OFF

15.000 Ib

100 knots IAS

115 knots IAS

18.000 Ib

110 knots IAS

135 knots IAS

20.000 Ib

120 knots IAS

140 knots IAS

CROSS WIND TAKE OFF

In addition to the procedures used in a normal take-off, be prepared to counteract
airplane drift at lift-off by lowering upwind wing or crabbing into the wind. Also, increase
nose wheel lift-off speed approximately 10 to 15 knots IAS by holding nose wheel down
a little longer during ground run.

AFTER TAKE OFF - CLIMB

When aircraft is definitely airborne:
1. Landing Gear Handle:
UP ( Before 185 knots IAS )
2. Landing Gear position Indicators:
Check
CAUTION:
Do not retract landing gear while airplane is yawing or slipping, as damage to gear
doors may result.
3. Wing Flap Lever:
UP; Then HOLD
Wing flap lever UP at 160 knots IAS. If flaps are raised below 160 knots IAS, a pitch
change will be necessary to prevent sink.
CAUTION:
If Flaps do not retract fully, land as soon as possible.
4. Engine Anti - Ice and Screen Switch:
RETRACT, or if icing
conditions - ANTI-ICE
5. Landing and Taxi Light Switch:
RETRACT ( Before 185Kts IAS )
6. Horizontal Tail - Trim:
As Required
7. Oxygen Diluter Lever:
Check(NORMAL OXYGEN)
8. Drop Tanks:
Check Feeding ( As Required )

CLIMB
Initial climb speeds after acceleration from take-off should be approximately 430 knots
IAS at sea level with no external load. Airspeed should decrease approximately 50 knots
IAS for every 10.000 foot increase of altitude.

BEFORE LANDING
CAUTION:
When Landing, the emergency fuel switch should be off unless the main fuel regulator
has malfunctioned, otherwise, any rapid throttle advancement would cause compressor
stall or flame out.
Rapid increases in thrust are possible only above approximately 63% rpm; therefore, to
fly the pattern at power settings above 63% rpm, thus ensuring adequate engine
acceleration in case of an emergency.
1. Sight Mechanical Caging Lever:
CAGED
2. Armament Switches:
OFF
3. Circuit Breakers:
Check
4. Hydraulic Pressures:
Check
5. Oxygen Regulator Diluter Lever:
As Required
6. Engine Anti - Ice and Screen Switch:
EXTEND, or if icing
conditions - ANTI-ICE
7. Speed Brake Switch:
OUT
8. Landing Gear Handle:
DOWN
9. Landing Gear Position Indicators: Check
CAUTION:
Do not lower landing gear in turns or pull ups, or above the gear and flaps down limit
speed, or while airplane is yawing or slipping, as damage to gear doors may result.
10. Wing Flap Lever:
DOWN
11. Downwind Leg:
Hold Recommended Speed
12. Final Approach:
Hold Recommended Speed
13. Throttle:
IDLE when landing ensured
14. Touchdown:
At Recommended Speed
15. Lower nose wheel to runway quickly and smoothly.
16. Wing Flap Lever:
UP
17. Brakes:
As Required
NOTE:
This procedure will improve braking action, since the load on the tires will be increased,
thus increasing the frictional force between the tires and the runway.
CAUTION:
Do not apply brakes hard before nose wheel has touched down and speed has
disminished sufficiently for effective braking.
If brakes are applied at speeds above 100 knots IAS, be alert to prevent locking wheels.
18. Wing Flap Lever:
HOLD, after clearing runway

LANDING

CAUTION:
Do not apply brakes hard before nose wheel has touched down
and speed has diminished sufficiently for effective braking.

CROSS WIND LANDING

Adequate control is available for landing in a direct cross wind with a velocity of 25
knots. However, it is recommended that another runway be used if the cross wind
component is above that of a direct 25 knots cross wind. If that is not available, and fuel
permits, a landing should be made at an airfield with more favorable wind conditions. On
final approach, crab or drop wing to keep lined up with runway.
CAUTION:
Approach and touchdown speed should be increased 5 knots for each 10 knots of direct
cross wind.
If crabbing, align airplane with runway before touchdown; if using wing-down approach,
lift wing before touchdown. At touchdown, lower nose wheel to runway as quickly and
smoothly as possible.

TOUCH AND GO
When a touch-and-go landing is to be made, perform a normal approach and landing.
Lower the nose wheel onto the runway as soon as possible after touchdown and
simultaneously close speed brakes and advance throttle to Military Thrust.
CAUTION:
Advance throttle smoothly to military thrust to prevent compressor stall or engine
overtemperature. The engine has poor acceleration characteristics between IDLE and
63% RPM.
Complete normal take off, observing the recommended nose wheel lift off and take off
speeds. Retract landing gear and wing flaps as in a normal take off. Where a series of
touch and go landings are to be made, the normal before landing check must be done
for the initial landing. After the final touch and go landing, if flight is to be continued, the
normal after take off-climb check must be made.

GO AROUND
1. Throttle:
2. Speed Brake Switch:
3. Landing Gear Handle:
4. Wing Flap Lever:

FULL OPEN
IN
UP
UP (160 knots IAS); then HOLD

AFTER LANDING
After turning off runway, observe the following:
1. Wing Flap Lever:
2. Trim:
3.. Navigation Equipment:
Equipment
4.. Pitot Heater Switch:
Switch
5. Position and Fuselage Lights:

UP, Then HOLD

Take Off Position
OFF
OFF
FLASH (Taxiing)

ENGINE SHUTDOWN
In parking position:
1. Position and Fuselage Lights:
2. Landing and
and Taxi Light Switch:
3.. Wheel Brakes:
Brakes
4. Throttle:

STEADY
RETRACT
RETRACT, Then OFF
HOLD
65% - 70% RPM for 2 Minutes
NOTE:
If required by emergency conditions, engine may be shut down immediately
5.. Command Radio:
OFF
6. Throttle:
OFF
7. Position and Fuselage Lights:
OFF
8.. Engine Master Switch:
Switch
OFF at 10% RPM or Below
9. Battery - Starter Switch:
Switch
OFF after 5 Seconds
10.. All Switches except
xcept Generator Switch:
Switch
OFF