Boeing 737 MAX 8
Comprehensive Normal & Abnormal Checklist ASOP
For flight‑simulation training only – NOT for real‑world aviation use.
Legend
- PF – Pilot Flying PM – Pilot Monitoring
- Italic – Call‑outs Bold – Memory item/trigger
- (A) – Automatic call/alert (M) – Manoeuvre
Normal Operations Checklists
Cautions & Notes
Aborted Start - Start Lever CUTOFF immediately. Max 3 min per start attempt, min 10 s between attempts. EGT start limit per FCOM.
Taxi - Brake check at first movement: “Brakes checked, pressure ___”.
Landing - Speed brake auto-deploy on touchdown. Reverse thrust at touchdown, reverse idle at 60 kt.
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 |
| 1.1 | 23 May 2026 | Accuracy pass: EGT start limit referenced to FCOM (operator-specific), Probe Heat AUTO position clarified | 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. 
