Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Asobo)MSFS 2024 Startup Checklist · 208 steps
Boeing 737 MAX 8 (Asobo)
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Boeing 737 MAX is the fourth generation of the Boeing 737, featuring CFM LEAP-1B engines that deliver 14% better fuel efficiency than the previous 737 NG. First flying in January 2016 and entering service in May 2017, the MAX family has become Boeing's fastest-selling airplane. The MAX 8 is the most popular variant, seating 162–210 passengers with a range of 3,550 nmi.
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SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerBoeing Commercial Airplanes
first Flight2016
roleNarrow-body airliner
crew2 pilots + cabin crew
engines2x CFM LEAP-1B (28,000 lbf each)
max Speed839 km/h (Mach 0.79)
range6,570 km (3,550 nmi)
ceiling41,000 ft
weight82,191 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)NOTE: Check departure, enroute, destination, and alternate weather. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMsNOTE: Check for runway closures, navigation aid outages, and airspace restrictions. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanNOTE: Generate and review Operational Flight Plan - route, fuel, winds, alternates. | LOADED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningNOTE: Block fuel includes taxi, trip, contingency (5%), alternate, final reserve (30 min), and extra. | VERIFIED | |
| 05 | Weight & Balance / LoadsheetCAUTION: Verify ZFW, TOW, and LW are within structural and performance limits. Check CG% for trim. | WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewNOTE: Review departure and expected arrival procedures. Note transition levels and altitudes. | BRIEFED | |
| 07 | MEL / CDL ItemsNOTE: Review any Minimum Equipment List or Configuration Deviation List items. | CHECKED | |
| 08 | Performance - Takeoff SpeedsNOTE: V1, VR, V2, and assumed temperature based on TOW, runway length, and conditions. | CALCULATED |
PHS 2 — Electrical Power Up7 steps
| 01 | Battery Switch | ON (Guard Closed) | |
| 02 | Standby Power Switch | AUTO | |
| 03 | External PowerNOTE: Use ground power at gate to preserve APU life. | CONNECT (if available) | |
| 04 | APU SwitchNOTE: APU EGT will rise - wait for stabilization and AVAIL light. | START (hold momentarily) | |
| 05 | APU Generator Bus Switches (1 & 2)NOTE: Wait for APU GEN OFF BUS lights to extinguish. | ON | |
| 06 | APU Bleed Air SwitchNOTE: Provides bleed air for air conditioning and engine start. | ON | |
| 07 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)NOTE: GSX menu (Ctrl+F12): Ground Power Unit > Connect. Provides external AC power while engines are off. | CONNECT |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation15 steps
| 01 | Crew OxygenNOTE: Verify oxygen pressure is within normal range. | TESTED - CHECK pressure | |
| 02 | IRS Selectors (L and R)CAUTION: Do not move aircraft during IRS alignment (~10 min). Align light will extinguish. | NAV | |
| 03 | Emergency Exit Lights | ARM | |
| 04 | Seat Belt Sign | ON | |
| 05 | No Smoking Sign | ON | |
| 06 | Window Heat (All 4)NOTE: L Side, L Fwd, R Fwd, R Side - all ON. Verify OVHT lights extinguish. | ON | |
| 07 | Probe Heat SwitchesNOTE: Activate probe heat before taxi to prevent erroneous readings. | OFF (until taxi) | |
| 08 | Hydraulic Panel - Engine Pumps | ON (Both) | |
| 09 | Hydraulic Panel - Electric PumpsNOTE: Electric pumps used for ground operations only if needed. | OFF (Both) | |
| 10 | Fuel PumpsNOTE: Center tank pumps OFF unless center tank has fuel. | ON (L FWD, L AFT, R FWD, R AFT) | |
| 11 | Panel Lights / Flood Lights | SET AS NEEDED | |
| 12 | Navigation Lights | ON | |
| 13 | Pack Switches (L and R) | AUTO | |
| 14 | Bleed Air - APU Bleed | ON | |
| 15 | Bleed Air - Engine Bleeds (1 & 2) | ON |
PHS 4 — FMC / CDU Setup12 steps
| 01 | FMC - IDENT PageNOTE: Confirm LEAP-1B engine model displayed. Check nav data is current. | VERIFY engine type LEAP-1B and nav database dates | |
| 02 | FMC - POS INIT PageNOTE: Verify IRS position matches known gate coordinates. | SET reference airport or gate position | |
| 03 | FMC - ROUTE PageNOTE: Load from SimBrief or enter manually. Verify SID and transition. | ENTER origin, destination, flight number, and route | |
| 04 | FMC - ROUTE - Verify LEGS | CHECK all waypoints and discontinuities resolved | |
| 05 | FMC - PERF INIT PageNOTE: ZFW from loadsheet. Typical CI 25–50. Cruise FL from OFP. | ENTER ZFW, reserves, cost index, cruise altitude | |
| 06 | FMC - N1 LIMIT PageNOTE: Assumed temperature reduces takeoff thrust for engine life. Verify runway length adequate. | SELECT thrust rating (TO, TO 1, TO 2) and assumed temp if applicable | |
| 07 | FMC - TAKEOFF REF PageCAUTION: V1, VR, V2 must match performance calculations. Trim setting from CG%. | ENTER flaps setting, CG%, and verify V-speeds | |
| 08 | MCP - Altitude Selector | SET initial cleared altitude | |
| 09 | MCP - Heading Selector | SET runway heading | |
| 10 | MCP - IAS/Mach Selector | SET as required | |
| 11 | Flight Directors (Both) | ON | |
| 12 | HGS (Heads-Up Guidance System)NOTE: Configure HGS brightness and declutter for takeoff if equipped. | SET AS REQUIRED |
PHS 5 — Before Start16 steps
| 01 | DoorsWARNING: Do not start engines with doors open. Check DOOR annunciator. | VERIFY ALL CLOSED | |
| 02 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 03 | Beacon LightNOTE: Signal to ground crew that engines are about to start. | ON | |
| 04 | Hydraulic Panel | VERIFY NORMAL | |
| 05 | Flight ControlsNOTE: Move yoke and pedals through full range. Verify correct deflections on EICAS. | CHECK (full travel - aileron, elevator, rudder) | |
| 06 | Stabilizer TrimCAUTION: Set trim to value from FMC TAKEOFF REF page. Verify green band on trim wheel. | SET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 07 | Speed Brake Lever | DOWN DETENT | |
| 08 | Transponder | SET ASSIGNED CODE - STBY | |
| 09 | Fuel QuantityNOTE: Check total fuel on EICAS matches planned block fuel. | VERIFY matches loadsheet | |
| 10 | Anti-IceNOTE: Engine anti-ice ON if OAT ≤10°C with visible moisture or standing water. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 11 | ATC ClearanceNOTE: Receive departure clearance. Verify SID, initial altitude, squawk code. | OBTAINED | |
| 12 | GSX - Fuel TruckNOTE: GSX menu: Refuel Aircraft. Set desired fuel load before confirming. | REFUEL COMPLETE | |
| 13 | GSX - Catering ServiceNOTE: GSX menu: Call Catering. Forward and aft catering trucks will service the aircraft. | COMPLETE | |
| 14 | GSX - Passenger BoardingNOTE: GSX menu: Board Passengers. Wait for all passengers to board. | COMPLETE | |
| 15 | GSX - All Passenger DoorsCAUTION: Confirm all door indicators show CLOSED before requesting pushback. | CLOSED | |
| 16 | GSX - Pushback RequestNOTE: GSX menu: Request Pushback. Select direction when prompted. | INITIATED |
PHS 6 — Engine Start14 steps
| 01 | APU BleedNOTE: APU supplies bleed air for pneumatic engine start. | VERIFY ON | |
| 02 | Engine Start SelectorNOTE: GRD position - ground start mode for LEAP-1B engines. | GRD | |
| 03 | Engine 2 - Start SwitchNOTE: Right engine first (standard). Monitor N2 rotation. | ENGAGE | |
| 04 | Engine 2 - N2 Rising | CONFIRM rotation through 20% N2 | |
| 05 | Engine 2 - Fuel LeverCAUTION: Move fuel lever from CUTOFF to RUN. Watch EGT rise. | RUN (at ~20% N2) | |
| 06 | Engine 2 - Monitor StartWARNING: LEAP-1B EGT limit during start: 940°C. Abort start if EGT exceeds limit or no oil pressure within 60 seconds. | CHECK N1, N2, EGT, oil pressure | |
| 07 | Engine 2NOTE: Verify stable idle parameters before starting Engine 1. | STABILIZED at idle (~20% N1) | |
| 08 | Engine 1 - Start SwitchNOTE: Monitor N2 rotation on left engine. | ENGAGE | |
| 09 | Engine 1 - N2 Rising | CONFIRM rotation through 20% N2 | |
| 10 | Engine 1 - Fuel Lever | RUN (at ~20% N2) | |
| 11 | Engine 1 - Monitor StartWARNING: Abort if EGT exceeds 940°C or no oil pressure. Motoring may be required before retry. | CHECK N1, N2, EGT, oil pressure | |
| 12 | Engine 1 | STABILIZED at idle | |
| 13 | Engine Start Selector | OFF (after both engines stable) | |
| 14 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)NOTE: GSX menu: Ground Power Unit > Disconnect. Disconnect once AC bus is powered by engines. | DISCONNECT |
PHS 7 — After Start / Taxi14 steps
| 01 | APU Bleed | OFF | |
| 02 | Engine Bleeds (1 & 2) | VERIFY ON | |
| 03 | Pack Switches | VERIFY AUTO | |
| 04 | Generators (1 & 2) | VERIFY ON - GEN OFF BUS lights out | |
| 05 | APUNOTE: Engine generators now provide electrical power. | OFF | |
| 06 | Hydraulic Pressure | CHECK (System A and B normal - green) | |
| 07 | Probe Heat | ON | |
| 08 | Anti-IceNOTE: Engine anti-ice ON if OAT ≤10°C and visible moisture. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | FlapsNOTE: Typically 1, 5, or 15 - per FMC TAKEOFF REF page. | SET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 10 | Taxi Light | ON | |
| 11 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED | |
| 12 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 13 | Brakes | CHECK DURING INITIAL TAXI | |
| 14 | Flight InstrumentsNOTE: Verify heading indicators, attitude, and compass align during turns. | CHECK DURING TAXI |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff14 steps
| 01 | Takeoff BriefingNOTE: Review departure, engine-out procedures, and rejected takeoff plan. | COMPLETED | |
| 02 | MCP | VERIFY - altitude, heading, IAS set correctly | |
| 03 | Flight Directors (Both) | VERIFY ON | |
| 04 | FlapsNOTE: Confirm matches FMC TAKEOFF REF page. | VERIFY TAKEOFF SETTING (1, 5, 15, or 25) | |
| 05 | Stabilizer Trim | VERIFY SET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 06 | Speed Brake Lever | VERIFY DOWN DETENT | |
| 07 | Autobrake | RTO | |
| 08 | TransponderNOTE: Set before entering runway. | TA/RA | |
| 09 | Landing Lights | ON | |
| 10 | Strobe Lights | ON | |
| 11 | Runway Turnoff Lights | ON | |
| 12 | Taxi Light | OFF | |
| 13 | Engine Start SelectorNOTE: Continuous ignition for takeoff - protects against flameout. | CONT | |
| 14 | PacksNOTE: Packs OFF may be required for max performance on short runways. | AS REQUIRED |
PHS 9 — Takeoff12 steps
| 01 | Brakes | HOLD | |
| 02 | Thrust LeversNOTE: Allow engines to stabilize symmetrically. | ADVANCE to ~40% N1 | |
| 03 | Engines | STABILIZE - verify symmetric thrust | |
| 04 | Brakes | RELEASE | |
| 05 | Thrust LeversNOTE: LEAP-1B takeoff thrust: up to 28,000 lbf per engine. | TO/GA or FLEX (engage autothrottle) | |
| 06 | FMACAUTION: Reject takeoff if FMA shows unexpected or missing modes. | VERIFY - THR, roll, and pitch modes active | |
| 07 | 80 Knots | CALLOUT - cross-check airspeed both sides | |
| 08 | V1WARNING: Do NOT reject above V1 unless the aircraft is unsafe to fly. Go/no-go decision point. | CALLOUT - decision speed, committed to fly | |
| 09 | VR - RotateNOTE: Smooth rotation at ~3°/second. | PITCH to ~15° nose up | |
| 10 | V2 | MAINTAIN - minimum safe climb speed | |
| 11 | Positive Climb | CONFIRMED - altimeter increasing | |
| 12 | Landing Gear | UP |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb12 steps
| 01 | Thrust ReductionNOTE: Typically 1,000–1,500 ft AGL. Autothrottle reduces to climb thrust. | AT acceleration altitude | |
| 02 | AutopilotNOTE: Engage after positive climb and above 400 ft AGL. | ENGAGE (CMD A) | |
| 03 | Flaps - Retract on ScheduleNOTE: 737 MAX flap schedule: 15→10→5→2→1→UP. Retract as speed increases. | RETRACT incrementally with speed | |
| 04 | Landing Gear | CONFIRM UP and locked | |
| 05 | Engine Start Selector | OFF (from CONT) | |
| 06 | Speed Brake | CONFIRM DOWN | |
| 07 | Packs | AUTO (if turned off for takeoff) | |
| 08 | Runway Turnoff Lights | OFF | |
| 09 | 10,000 ft - Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 10 | 10,000 ft - Seat Belt Sign | OFF (conditions permitting) | |
| 11 | Transition Altitude - Altimeter | SET STD (29.92 in / 1013 hPa) | |
| 12 | Climb ThrustNOTE: LEAP-1B climb thrust per FMC N1 LIMIT page. | VERIFY - autothrottle maintaining target N1 |
PHS 11 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeNOTE: Typical cruise FL350–FL390. Mmo 0.82 / Vmo 340 KIAS. | VERIFY at planned FL | |
| 02 | Autopilot | VERIFY - LNAV/VNAV or HDG/ALT engaged | |
| 03 | Engine Parameters | CHECK NORMAL - N1, N2, EGT, oil | |
| 04 | Fuel Quantity & BalanceNOTE: Verify fuel burn matches OFP. Balance within limits (max imbalance ~453 kg). | CHECK | |
| 05 | Step ClimbNOTE: Check FMC OPT/MAX altitude. Step climb as weight decreases for fuel efficiency. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Flight Progress | MONITOR on CDU LEGS page | |
| 07 | Radios | SET for ATC sector handoffs | |
| 08 | Seat Belt Sign | AS REQUIRED |
PHS 12 — Descent Preparation8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherNOTE: Note QNH, wind, active runway, transition level. | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | FMC - ARRIVALS PageNOTE: Load expected STAR, transition, and approach type. | SELECT STAR and approach | |
| 03 | Approach BriefingNOTE: Review approach chart, minimums (DA/MDA), missed approach procedure. | COMPLETED | |
| 04 | MCP Altitude | SET first descent constraint | |
| 05 | AutobrakeNOTE: Select based on runway length and conditions. | SET (1, 2, 3, or MAX) | |
| 06 | ILS / RNAV FrequencyNOTE: Verify on both nav radios. Check course selector. | SET and IDENTIFIED | |
| 07 | Landing Altitude | SET on pressurization panel | |
| 08 | FMC - APPROACH REF Page | SET VREF and landing flap configuration |
PHS 13 — Descent7 steps
| 01 | ATC Descent Clearance | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | MCP Altitude | SET cleared altitude | |
| 03 | VNAV DescentNOTE: Or use V/S or LVL CHG for manual descent. | ENGAGED | |
| 04 | Transition Level - AltimeterNOTE: Cross-check both altimeters agree. | SET local QNH | |
| 05 | 10,000 ft - Landing Lights | ON | |
| 06 | 10,000 ft - Seat Belt Sign | ON | |
| 07 | Speed | BELOW 250 KIAS below 10,000 ft |
PHS 14 — Approach14 steps
| 01 | Speed BrakeNOTE: Arm for automatic deployment on landing. | ARM | |
| 02 | Flaps 1 | SET at flap maneuvering speed | |
| 03 | APP Button (MCP)NOTE: Arms LOC and G/S capture for ILS approach. | PRESS when cleared for approach | |
| 04 | Flaps 5 | SET | |
| 05 | Landing Gear | DOWN | |
| 06 | Flaps 15 | SET | |
| 07 | Flaps 25NOTE: Continue to final flap setting. | SET | |
| 08 | Flaps 30 (or 40)NOTE: Flaps 30 typical. Flaps 40 for shortest landing distance. | SET for landing | |
| 09 | SpeedNOTE: Add half headwind component plus full gust increment, max 20 knots. | VREF + wind additive | |
| 10 | Landing Gear | CONFIRM DOWN - 3 green lights | |
| 11 | Autobrake | CONFIRM ARMED | |
| 12 | Speed Brake | CONFIRM ARMED | |
| 13 | Runway Turnoff Lights | ON | |
| 14 | Taxi Light | ON |
PHS 15 — Landing10 steps
| 01 | 1,000 ft AGL - Stabilized ApproachWARNING: Go around if not stabilized by 1,000 ft AGL - on speed, on path, in landing configuration. | VERIFY | |
| 02 | 500 ft AGL - Autopilot | DISCONNECT (or maintain for autoland CAT II/III) | |
| 03 | VREF Speed | MAINTAIN with wind correction | |
| 04 | Flare (~30 ft RA)NOTE: Aim for touchdown zone (1,000 ft markers). Smooth flare. | REDUCE descent rate - gentle backstick | |
| 05 | Thrust Levers | IDLE at touchdown | |
| 06 | SpeedbrakeNOTE: Should auto-deploy if armed. Check EICAS. | VERIFY DEPLOYED | |
| 07 | Reverse ThrustNOTE: Use max reverse on short or wet runways. LEAP-1B cascade reversers. | SELECT reverse | |
| 08 | Autobrake | VERIFY ACTIVE | |
| 09 | 80 Knots - Reversers | REVERSE IDLE - stow reversers | |
| 10 | 60 KnotsNOTE: Disengage autobrake with brake pedal pressure if required. | MANUAL BRAKING as needed |
PHS 16 — After Landing13 steps
| 01 | Runway Vacated | CONFIRMED | |
| 02 | Flaps | UP | |
| 03 | Speed Brake | DOWN DETENT | |
| 04 | Strobe Lights | OFF | |
| 05 | Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 06 | Taxi Light | ON | |
| 07 | Runway Turnoff Lights | ON | |
| 08 | Transponder | STBY | |
| 09 | Autobrake | OFF | |
| 10 | Engine Start Selector | OFF (from CONT if set) | |
| 11 | APUNOTE: Start APU for bleed air and electrical power at gate. | START | |
| 12 | Probe Heat | OFF | |
| 13 | Weather Radar | OFF |
PHS 17 — Parking / Shutdown24 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Taxi Light | OFF | |
| 03 | Runway Turnoff Lights | OFF | |
| 04 | APU Generator Bus SwitchesNOTE: Transfer electrical load to APU before engine shutdown. | ON (Both) | |
| 05 | APU BleedNOTE: APU bleed provides air conditioning at gate. | ON | |
| 06 | Engine 1 Fuel LeverNOTE: Move fuel lever to CUTOFF. Monitor N2 spindown. | CUTOFF | |
| 07 | Engine 2 Fuel Lever | CUTOFF | |
| 08 | Seat Belt Sign | OFF | |
| 09 | Beacon Light | OFF | |
| 10 | Fuel Pumps | ALL OFF | |
| 11 | Hydraulic Pumps | OFF | |
| 12 | Pack Switches | OFF | |
| 13 | Engine Bleeds (1 & 2) | OFF | |
| 14 | Window Heat | ALL OFF | |
| 15 | Anti-Ice | OFF | |
| 16 | IRS Selectors (L and R) | OFF | |
| 17 | Emergency Exit Lights | OFF | |
| 18 | APU Bleed | OFF | |
| 19 | APUNOTE: Allow 2 min cooling period before shutdown. Or leave running if gate power unavailable. | OFF | |
| 20 | Standby Power | OFF | |
| 21 | Battery Switch | OFF | |
| 22 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)NOTE: GSX menu: Ground Power Unit > Connect. Restores external power for turnaround. | CONNECT | |
| 23 | GSX - Jetway / StairsNOTE: GSX menu: Deboard Passengers. Jetway or airstairs will position automatically. | CONNECTED | |
| 24 | GSX - Passenger DeboardingNOTE: Wait for all passengers to deboard before releasing gate. | COMPLETE |