Boeing 737 MAX 8
Comprehensive Normal & Abnormal Checklist ASOP
For flight‑simulation training only – NOT for real‑world aviation use.
How to Use
- Flows first – complete the panel flow silently.
- Challenge/Response checklist – verify critical items.
- Read‑and‑do checklist – any blue‑striped (memory) item.
- Keep PF heads‑up whenever aircraft is moving.
Legend
- PF – Pilot Flying PM – Pilot Monitoring
- Italic – Call‑outs Bold – Memory item/trigger
- (A) – Automatic call/alert (M) – Manoeuvre
Normal Operations Checklists
1 Power‑Up / Acceptance
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Battery Switch | ON (verify ≥24 V) |
| Standby Power | AUTO |
| External Power | ON (if AVAIL) |
| APU | START → ON BUS |
| IRS (2) | NAV (GPS‑aided align) |
| Oxygen | TESTED, 100% |
| Gear Pins / Covers | REMOVED & STOWED |
2 Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| CVR | Test |
| Emergency Exit Lights | ARMED |
| EICAS Recall | CHECKED (no amber/red) |
| ELT | ARMED |
3 Cockpit Preparation (Flows)
| Panel Flow | Action |
|---|
| Overhead → Forward Panel → Aft Pedestal | Complete flow pattern |
| Fuel Pumps | ON (verify qty) |
| Hydraulic Pumps (A & B) | ON |
| Window Heat | ON |
| Pressurization Mode Selector | AUTO |
| Probe Heat | OFF (until engine start) |
| Navigation Transfer / Display | NORMAL, AUTO |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|
| ”Cockpit preparation checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Gear pins & covers | Removed |
| IRS | Aligned |
| Fuel qty | _____ kg, balanced |
| Take‑off briefing | Completed |
| Checklist | Complete |
4 Before Start
| PF Triggers | PM Response |
|---|
| Flight Deck Door | CLOSED & LOCKED |
| Fuel | ___ KGS, Pumps ON |
| Passenger Signs | ON |
| Windows | LOCKED |
| MCP | V2 ___, HDG ___, ALT ___ |
| Take‑off Speeds | V1 ___, VR ___, V2 ___ |
| CDU Preflight | COMPLETED |
| Rudder & Aileron Trim | FREE & ZERO |
| Anti‑collision Light | ON |
| Parking Brake | SET |
5 Engine Start (Normal – APU Bleed)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| Packs | OFF |
| Start Switch (Eng 1) | GRD |
| Monitor | N2 rotation, START VALVE OPEN |
| At 25 % N2 | Start Lever → IDLE |
| Monitor | EGT rise <10 s, oil pressure rising |
| Starter cutout | 63 % N2 – switch returns to OFF |
| Engine 2 | Repeat procedure |
| Both stable | Packs AUTO, Start Switches OFF |
Aborted Start – Start Lever CUTOFF immediately. Max 3 min per start attempt, min 10 s between attempts. EGT start limit 750 °C.
6 After Start
| Item | Action |
|---|
| APU | OFF (if not required) |
| Generators 1 & 2 | ON |
| Probe Heat | ON |
| Anti‑Ice | AS REQD |
| Flight Controls | CHECKED (full travel) |
| Flaps | T/O CONFIG (1, 5, 10, 15, or 25) |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|
| ”After‑start checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Anti‑ice | ____ |
| Rudder & aileron trim | Zero |
| Flaps | __/____ |
| Stabilizer trim | __ units |
| Recall | Checked |
| Autobrake | RTO |
7 Taxi
| Item | Limit |
|---|
| Taxi Speed straight | ≤ 25 kt |
| Turns | ≤ 10 kt |
| Nosewheel Steering | TILLER / RUDDER PEDALS |
Brake check at first movement “Brakes checked, pressure ___“.
8 Before Take‑Off – Up to the Line
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Flight Controls | CHECKED |
| MCP | VERIFY (V2, HDG, ALT) |
| Flaps | CONFIRM setting, GREEN LIGHT |
| V‑Speeds | ANNOUNCED |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| Cabin | SECURE |
9 Before Take‑Off – Below the Line (entering runway)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| TCAS | TA/RA |
| Engine Start Switches | CONT |
| Strobes | ON |
| Transponder | TA/RA |
| Completion Call | ”Cabin ready, below‑the‑line complete.” |
10 Take‑Off Roll & Initial Climb (Call‑Out Memory)
| PM | PF |
|---|
| ”80 knots" | "Checked" |
| "V 1" | |
| "Rotate” | Rotate to ≈15° pitch |
| ”Positive climb" | "Gear up” |
11 After Take‑Off / Climb
| Trigger | Action |
|---|
| Acc Alt reached | Climb Thrust (CLB) |
| Flap retraction | On schedule (speed bugs) |
| Engine Bleeds | ON |
| Packs | AUTO |
| 10 000 ft | ”10 000 – Lights off.” |
| STD QNH | SET both (above trans alt) |
12 Cruise (Hourly)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Fuel check | FOB vs Plan (±300 kg) |
| Systems | EICAS MEMO green |
| Waypoint sequence | NEXT & ETA compare |
13 Descent Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| ATIS / STAR | RECEIVED & INSERTED |
| Approach Briefing | COMPLETED |
| Landing Data | VREF ___, Minimums ___ |
| Pressurization | LAND ALT ___ |
| Autobrake | ___ (1, 2, 3, or MAX) |
| Recall | CHECKED |
14 Approach Checklist
| Item | Response |
|---|
| Altimeters | Set (QNH) |
| Minimums | __ ft |
| Approach briefing | Confirmed |
| Seat belts | ON |
15 Landing
| Height AGL | Call‑out | Configuration |
|---|
| 1 000 ft | ”Stable/Unstable” | Gear DOWN, Flaps 30 or 40 |
| 500 ft | ”Landing” | Final scan |
| 50/40/30/20/10 ft | (A) | Flare |
Speed brake auto‑deploy on touchdown. Reverse thrust at touchdown, reverse idle at 60 kt.
16 After Landing
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Speed Brake | DOWN |
| Flaps | UP |
| Probe Heat | AS REQD |
| APU | START (if req) |
| Engine Start Switches | OFF |
| Strobes | OFF |
| Transponder | STBY |
| Weather Radar | OFF |
| Completion Call | ”After‑landing checklist complete.” |
17 Shutdown
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Engine Start Levers (1 & 2) | CUTOFF |
| Seat Belts | OFF |
| Anti‑collision Light | OFF |
| Fuel Pumps | OFF |
| Hydraulic Panel | SET |
18 Secure Aircraft
| Item | Action |
|---|
| IRS (both) | OFF |
| Emergency Exit Lights | OFF |
| Window Heat | OFF |
| Packs | OFF |
| Post‑flight report | Sent |
ENGINE FIRE or SEVERE DAMAGE (In‑Flight)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Autothrottle (if engaged) → DISENGAGE |
| 2 | Thrust Lever (affected) → CONFIRM → CLOSE |
| 3 | Start Lever (affected) → CONFIRM → CUTOFF |
| 4 | Engine Fire Switch → CONFIRM → PULL |
| 5 | If light persists → ROTATE to stop, hold 1 s |
| 6 | After 30 s if still lit → ROTATE other stop, hold 1 s |
EMERGENCY DESCENT
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Announce | ”EMERGENCY DESCENT” (×3) |
| SIGNS | ON |
| Passenger Oxygen | ON |
| ENGINE START switches (both) | CONT |
| Thrust Levers | REDUCE (minimum) |
| Speed Brake | FLIGHT DETENT |
| Target Speed | MMO / VMO |
| Descend | Lowest safe alt or 10 000 ft |
Quick‑Reference Flap Schedule (737 MAX 8)
| Config | Placard Limit |
|---|
| Flaps UP | 340 kt / 0.82 M |
| Flaps 1 | 250 kt |
| Flaps 5 | 250 kt |
| Flaps 10 | 210 kt |
| Flaps 15 | 200 kt |
| Flaps 25 | 190 kt |
| Flaps 30 | 175 kt |
| Flaps 40 | 162 kt |
Revision History
| Rev | Date | Note | Author |
|---|
| 1.0 | 28 Mar 2026 | Initial checklist issue | ACVA Team |
Disclaimer
These checklists are abridged adaptations of Boeing public‑domain procedures for simulation. They do not replicate proprietary FCOM text and must not be used for commercial operations.
