Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner
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 (MAIN & APU) | ON (verify 28‑32 V DC) |
| External Power | ON (if AVAIL) |
| APU Selector | START → ON |
| APU Generator (L & R) | ON BUS |
| ADIRU (3 units) | NAV (GPS‑aided align) |
| Oxygen | TESTED, 100% |
| Gear Pins / Covers | REMOVED & STOWED |
2 Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| CVR | TEST |
| Emergency Exit Lights | ARMED (guard closed) |
| EICAS Recall | CHECKED (no amber/red messages) |
| ELT | ARMED |
3 Cockpit Preparation (Flows)
| Panel Flow | Action |
|---|
| Overhead → Forward Panel → Aft Pedestal | Complete flow pattern |
| NAV Lights | ON |
| Window Heat (L FWD, L SIDE, R FWD, R SIDE) | ON |
| L & R Engine Hydraulic Pumps (EDP) | ON |
| C1 & C2 Electric Hydraulic Pumps (EMDP) | AUTO |
| Demand Pump Selectors (L, C, R) | AUTO |
| Fuel Pumps (L FWD/AFT, CTR L/R, R FWD/AFT) | ON (verify qty) |
| L & R Cabin Air Compressor (CAC) | AUTO |
| Trim Air | ON |
| Pressurization Mode Selector | AUTO |
| Probe Heat | OFF (until engine start) |
| Navigation / Display Switches | NORMAL |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|
| ”Cockpit preparation checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Gear pins & covers | Removed |
| ADIRU | Aligned |
| Fuel qty | _____ kg, balanced |
| Take‑off briefing | Completed |
| Checklist | Complete |
The 787 uses a “no‑bleed” architecture. Cabin air is supplied by electric cabin air compressors (CAC), not engine bleed packs. Wing anti‑ice is electro‑thermal. Engine anti‑ice is the only bleed‑air system. Hydraulic: L, C, R at 3,000 psi - L & R have engine‑driven pumps (EDP) plus electric motor‑driven pumps (EMDP); Center has two EMDPs plus RAT backup.
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 (FMC INIT, route, perf) |
| Rudder & Aileron Trim | FREE & ZERO |
| Beacon Light | ON |
| Parking Brake | SET |
5 Engine Start (Normal - Electric Start via VFSG)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| Engine Start Switch (Eng 2) | START |
| Monitor | N2 rotation - VFSG motors engine electrically |
| At ~20 % N2 | FUEL CONTROL Switch → RUN |
| Monitor | EGT rise <10 s, oil pressure rising |
| Engine stabilized | ~20‑22 % N1, ~58‑62 % N2 |
| Generator | Verify on bus (VFSG picks up load) |
| Engine 1 | Repeat procedure |
| Both stable | Verify generators ON, CAC operating |
Aborted Start - FUEL CONTROL switch to CUTOFF immediately. The EEC monitors start automatically and will abort for: hot start, hung start, no EGT rise, or compressor stall. No bleed air required for start - the 787 uses electric VFSG motor start.
6 After Start
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Generators (L & R VFSG) | ON |
| APU | OFF (if not required) |
| Probe Heat | ON |
| Anti‑Ice (Engine) | AS REQD (bleed air - ON when OAT ≤ 10 °C with visible moisture) |
| Anti‑Ice (Wing) | AS REQD (electro‑thermal) |
| Flight Controls | CHECKED (full travel, EICAS check) |
| Flaps | T/O CONFIG (5, 15, or 20) |
| 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 | ≤ 30 kt (idle thrust) |
| Turns | ≤ 10 kt |
| Nosewheel Steering | TILLER (up to 70°) / RUDDER PEDALS (±7°) |
| Body Gear Steering | AUTO (assists in tight turns) |
Brake check at first movement “Brakes checked, pressure ___”. Both pilots have tiller controls on the 787.
8 Before Take‑Off – Up to the Line
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Flight Controls | CHECKED |
| MCP | VERIFY (V2, HDG, ALT) |
| Flaps | CONFIRM setting, green band on EICAS |
| 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 (continuous ignition) |
| Strobes | ON |
| Landing Lights | ON |
| Transponder | TA/RA |
| Completion Call | ”Cabin ready, below‑the‑line complete.” |
10 Take‑Off Roll & Initial Climb (Call‑Out Memory)
| PM | PF |
|---|
| Stabilize at ~40 % N1 | Advance thrust levers symmetrically |
| Advance to takeoff thrust | TOGA or flex derate |
| ”80 knots" | "Checked" |
| "V 1" | |
| "Rotate” | Rotate to ~8‑10° pitch |
| ”Positive climb" | "Gear up” |
11 After Take‑Off / Climb
| Trigger | Action |
|---|
| Positive rate, gear up | Autobrake OFF |
| Acc Alt reached | Climb Thrust (CLB) |
| Flap retraction | On schedule (VREF30‑based - see table below) |
| 10 000 ft | ”Ten thousand - Lights off.” |
| Transition altitude | SET STD (1013 hPa / 29.92”) both altimeters |
| Retraction | Minimum Speed |
|---|
| Flaps 20 → 15 | VREF30 + 20 |
| Flaps 15 → 5 | VREF30 + 40 |
| Flaps 5 → 1 | VREF30 + 60 |
| Flaps 1 → UP | VREF30 + 80 |
12 Cruise (Hourly)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Fuel check | FOB vs Plan (±300 kg) |
| Systems | EICAS memo - all normal |
| Waypoint sequence | NEXT & ETA compare |
| Step climb | Consider if fuel burn warrants |
Normal cruise Mach 0.85. Service ceiling FL 430. The 787 composite fuselage allows a lower cabin altitude (~6,000 ft at cruise) for improved passenger comfort.
13 Descent Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| ATIS / STAR | RECEIVED & INSERTED |
| Approach Briefing | COMPLETED |
| Landing Data | VREF ___, Minimums ___ |
| Pressurization | LAND ALT ___ |
| Autobrake | ___ (1, 2, 3, 4, or MAX AUTO) |
| VREF | Entered on CDU APPROACH REF page |
| NAV Radio | Set for approach |
| Recall | CHECKED |
14 Approach Checklist
| Item | Response |
|---|
| Altimeters | Set (QNH) |
| Minimums | ___ ft (RADIO or BARO) |
| Approach briefing | Confirmed |
| Seat belts | ON |
15 Landing
| Height AGL | Call‑out | Configuration |
|---|
| ~2 000 ft | Gear DOWN, Flaps 20 | Intercept G/S |
| ~1 500 ft | Flaps 25 or 30 | Final config |
| 1 000 ft | ”Stable / Unstable” | Gear DOWN, Flaps 25 or 30, on speed, on path |
| 500 ft | ”Landing” | Final scan |
| 50/40/30/20/10 ft | (A) | Flare |
Speed brake auto‑deploy on touchdown. Reverse thrust (translating cowl) at main gear contact, idle reverse at 60 kt. Stable approach criteria at 1 000 ft: on path, VREF to VREF + 20, sink rate < 1 000 fpm, correct config, thrust stabilized.
16 After Landing
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Speed Brake | DOWN |
| Flaps | UP |
| Probe Heat | AS REQD |
| APU | START (if req) |
| Engine Start Switches | OFF |
| Strobes | OFF |
| Landing / Taxi Lights | AS REQD |
| Transponder | STBY |
| Weather Radar | OFF |
| Completion Call | ”After‑landing checklist complete.” |
17 Shutdown
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| FUEL CONTROL Switches (L & R) | CUTOFF |
| Seat Belts | OFF |
| Beacon Light | OFF |
| Fuel Pumps | OFF |
| Hydraulic Pumps (C1, C2, demand) | OFF |
| External Power | ON (if available) |
18 Secure Aircraft
| Item | Action |
|---|
| ADIRU (all 3) | OFF |
| Emergency Exit Lights | OFF |
| Window Heat | OFF |
| Cabin Air Compressors | OFF |
| APU | OFF (if external power connected) |
| Battery Switch | 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 | FUEL CONTROL Switch (affected) → CONFIRM → CUTOFF |
| 4 | Engine Fire Switch (affected) → CONFIRM → PULL |
| 5 | If FIRE ENG light persists → ROTATE to stop, hold 1 s (discharges bottle 1) |
| 6 | After 30 s if still lit → ROTATE other stop, hold 1 s (discharges bottle 2) |
EMERGENCY DESCENT
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Don Oxygen Masks | 100%, select speaker, establish comms |
| Announce | ”EMERGENCY DESCENT” (×3) |
| Passenger Oxygen | ON (push switch) |
| Set Altitude | Lowest safe altitude or 10 000 ft |
| FLCH | Engage |
| Thrust Levers | CLOSE (idle) |
| Speed Brake | EXTEND (full) |
| Target Speed | 330 KIAS / MMO |
| Transponder | 7700 |
| Notify ATC | Obtain QNH |
| PM calls | ”2 000 to go” and “1 000 to go” to level‑off |
| Level off | Retract speed brakes, adjust speed |
Quick‑Reference Flap Schedule (787‑8)
| Config | Placard Limit (VFE) |
|---|
| Flaps UP | 340 kt / M 0.90 |
| Flaps 1 | 255 KIAS |
| Flaps 5 | 235 KIAS |
| Flaps 15 | 225 KIAS |
| Flaps 20 | 215 KIAS |
| Flaps 25 | 200 KIAS |
| Flaps 30 | 180 KIAS |
Flap Manoeuvre Speeds
| Flap Position | Manoeuvre Speed |
|---|
| Flaps UP | VREF30 + 80 |
| Flaps 1 | VREF30 + 60 |
| Flaps 5 | VREF30 + 40 |
| Flaps 15 | VREF30 + 20 |
| Flaps 20 | VREF30 + 20 |
| Flaps 25 | VREF25 |
| Flaps 30 | VREF30 |
Revision History
| Rev | Date | Note | Author |
|---|
| 1.0 | 29 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. 
