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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

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Legend

  • PF – Pilot Flying PM – Pilot Monitoring
  • Italic – Call‑outs Bold – Memory item/trigger
  • (A) – Automatic call/alert (M) – Manoeuvre

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Normal Operations Checklists

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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.

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Abnormal / Memory Items (Extract)

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ENGINE FIRE or SEVERE DAMAGE (In‑Flight)

StepAction
1Autothrottle (if engaged) → DISENGAGE
2Thrust Lever (affected) → CONFIRM → CLOSE
3FUEL CONTROL Switch (affected) → CONFIRM → CUTOFF
4Engine Fire Switch (affected) → CONFIRM → PULL
5If FIRE ENG light persists → ROTATE to stop, hold 1 s (discharges bottle 1)
6After 30 s if still lit → ROTATE other stop, hold 1 s (discharges bottle 2)

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EMERGENCY DESCENT

ItemAction
Don Oxygen Masks100%, select speaker, establish comms
Announce”EMERGENCY DESCENT” (×3)
Passenger OxygenON (push switch)
Set AltitudeLowest safe altitude or 10 000 ft
FLCHEngage
Thrust LeversCLOSE (idle)
Speed BrakeEXTEND (full)
Target Speed330 KIAS / MMO
Transponder7700
Notify ATCObtain QNH
PM calls”2 000 to go” and “1 000 to go” to level‑off
Level offRetract speed brakes, adjust speed
(See QRH for full procedure.)

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Quick‑Reference Flap Schedule (787‑9)

ConfigPlacard Limit (VFE)
Flaps UP350 KIAS / M 0.90
Flaps 1255 KIAS
Flaps 5235 KIAS
Flaps 15225 KIAS
Flaps 20215 KIAS
Flaps 25200 KIAS
Flaps 30180 KIAS
Takeoff flap settings: 5, 15, or 20 Landing flap settings: 25 or 30 (30 standard; 25 for strong crosswind)

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Flap Manoeuvre Speeds

Flap PositionManoeuvre Speed
Flaps UPVREF30 + 80
Flaps 1VREF30 + 60
Flaps 5VREF30 + 40
Flaps 15VREF30 + 20
Flaps 20VREF30 + 20
Flaps 25VREF25
Flaps 30VREF30

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Revision History

RevDateNoteAuthor
1.029 Mar 2026Initial checklist issueACVA Team
1.123 May 2026Accuracy pass: corrected Flaps UP placard to VMO 350 KIAS / M 0.90 (was 340 kt)ACVA Team

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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.