787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT
Normal Procedures -
Amplified Procedures
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NP.21.26 D615Z003-TBC
Before Start Procedure
Start the Before Start Procedure after papers are on board.
Flight deck door ....................................... Closed and locked F/O
Do the CDU/EFB Preflight Procedure – Performance Data steps before
completing this procedure.
CDU display ......................................................................Set C, F/O
Normally the PF selects the TAKEOFF REF page.
Normally the PM selects the LEGS page.
MCP ..................................................................................Set C
IAS/MACH selector – Set V2
Arm LNAV as needed.
Arm VNAV.
Initial heading or track – Set
Initial altitude – Set
Taxi and Takeoff briefings ..................................... Complete C, F/O
The pilot who will do the takeoff does the taxi and takeoff briefings.
Exterior doors ....................................................Verify closed F/O
Start clearance .............................................................Obtain C, F/O
Obtain a clearance to pressurize the hydraulic systems.
Obtain a clearance to start the engines.
If pushback is needed:
Nose gear steering ................................. Verify locked out C
HYDRAULIC panel..........................................................Set F/O
WARNING: If the tow bar is connected, do not pressurize the
hydraulic systems until the nose gear steering is
locked out. Unwanted tow bar movement can occur.
February 15, 2010