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Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

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Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliner

Comprehensive Normal & Abnormal Checklist ASOP
For flight‑simulation training only – NOT for real‑world aviation use.
Version 1.1 - 23 May 2026

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

Cockpit Prep - 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.
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.
Taxi - Brake check at first movement: “Brakes checked, pressure ___”. Both pilots have tiller controls on the 787.
Cruise - 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.
Landing - 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.

Abnormal / Memory Items (Extract)

ENGINE FIRE or SEVERE DAMAGE (In‑Flight)

EMERGENCY DESCENT

(See QRH for full procedure.)

Quick‑Reference Flap Schedule (787‑9)

Takeoff flap settings: 5, 15, or 20 Landing flap settings: 25 or 30 (30 standard; 25 for strong crosswind)

Flap Manoeuvre Speeds


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