Mitsubishi CRJ‑900
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 Master | ON (verify ≥24 V) |
| External Power | ON (if AVAIL) |
| APU | START → ON BUS |
| Avionics Master | ON |
| IRS | NAV |
| Oxygen | TESTED, 100 % |
| Gear Pins / Covers | REMOVED & STOWED |
2 Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| CVR | Test |
| Emergency Exit Lights | ARMED |
| EICAS Messages | CHECKED (no red/amber) |
| ELT | ARMED |
| Fire Extinguishers | CHECKED |
3 Cockpit Preparation (Flows)
| Panel Flow | Action |
|---|
| Overhead (L→R) → Forward Panel → Pedestal | Complete flow pattern |
| Fuel Boost Pumps | ON (L & R, verify qty) |
| Hydraulic Pumps (1, 2, 3A, 3B) | OFF (pre‑start) |
| Bleed Air | AUTO |
| Pressurization | AUTO |
| Probe Heat | OFF (until engine start) |
| FMS Preflight | COMPLETE |
| Radios / NAVAIDs | SET |
| 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 |
| Thrust Levers | IDLE |
| Anti‑collision Beacon | ON |
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Doors | CLOSED |
5 Engine Start (CF34‑8C5 – FADEC)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| Hydraulic Pumps | AUTO & ON |
| Engine Start Switch (Eng 2) | START |
| Monitor | N2 rotation rising, oil pressure rising |
| At ~20 % N2 | Thrust Lever → IDLE (fuel introduction) |
| Monitor | ITT rise, fuel flow increasing, N1 rotation |
| ~50 % N2 | START switch extinguishes |
| Stabilize | ~60 % N2 – engine stable |
| Engine 1 | Repeat procedure |
Aborted Start – Thrust Lever CUTOFF immediately. Do not exceed 75 % N1 for 2 min after start. Min 30 s between start attempts.
6 After Start
| Item | Action |
|---|
| APU | OFF (if not required) |
| Generators | ON & CHECKED |
| Bleeds | SET |
| Packs | ON |
| Probe Heat | ON |
| Anti‑Ice | AS REQD |
| Flight Controls | CHECKED (full travel) |
| Flaps | T/O CONFIG (8° or 20°) |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| NWS | ARMED |
| 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 |
|---|
| Thrust | AS REQD |
| 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 |
| V‑Speeds | ANNOUNCED (V1 / VR / V2) |
| Flaps | CONFIRM setting |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| Thrust Reversers | ARMED |
| Cabin | SECURE |
9 Before Take‑Off – Below the Line (entering runway)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| TCAS | TA/RA |
| 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 |
|---|
| ”80 knots" | "Checked" |
| "V 1" | |
| "Rotate” | Rotate to ≈8° pitch |
| ”Positive climb" | "Gear up” |
11 After Take‑Off / Climb
| Trigger | Action |
|---|
| Acc Alt reached | Climb Thrust |
| Flap retraction | On schedule (speed bugs) |
| Autobrake | OFF |
| Ignition | AS REQD |
| Bleeds | NORM |
| 10 000 ft | ”10 000 – Lights off.” |
| STD QNH | SET both (above trans alt) |
12 Cruise (Hourly)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Engine Instruments | MONITORED |
| Fuel check | FOB vs Plan (±300 kg) |
| Systems | EICAS 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 ___ |
| Recall | CHECKED |
14 Approach Checklist
| Item | Response |
|---|
| Altimeters | Set (QNH) |
| Minimums | __ ft |
| Seat belts | ON |
| Gear | DOWN, 3 GREEN (below 220 KIAS) |
| Flaps 20 | Set (below 220 KIAS) |
| Flaps 30 | Set (below 185 KIAS) |
| Flaps 45 | Set (below 170 KIAS) |
| Approach briefing | Confirmed |
15 Landing
| Height AGL | Call‑out | Configuration |
|---|
| 1 000 ft | ”Stable/Unstable” | Gear DOWN, Flaps 45 |
| 500 ft | ”Landing” | Final scan |
| 50/40/30/20/10 ft | (A) | Flare |
Touchdown: Thrust Levers IDLE → Spoilers deploy → Reverse thrust. Reverse idle at 60 kt. Stow reversers before taxi speed.
16 After Landing
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Thrust Reversers | STOWED |
| Spoilers | RETRACTED |
| Flaps | UP |
| Probe Heat | AS REQD |
| APU | START (if req) |
| Strobes | OFF |
| Transponder | STBY |
| Weather Radar | OFF |
| Completion Call | ”After‑landing checklist complete.” |
17 Shutdown
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Thrust Levers | IDLE → CUTOFF (after 2 min cool) |
| NWS | OFF |
| Passenger Signs | OFF |
| Anti‑collision Beacon | OFF |
| Fuel Boost Pumps | OFF |
| Hydraulic Pumps | OFF |
18 Secure Aircraft
| Item | Action |
|---|
| IRS | OFF |
| Emergency Exit Lights | OFF |
| Probe Heat | OFF |
| Avionics Master | OFF |
| Battery Master | OFF |
| Post‑flight report | Sent |
ENGINE FIRE or SEVERE DAMAGE (In‑Flight)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Thrust Lever (affected) → IDLE |
| 2 | Engine Fire Handle (affected) → CONFIRM → PULL |
| 3 | Fuel Shutoff → CLOSED |
| 4 | Extinguisher Agent 1 → DISCHARGE, wait 30 s |
| 5 | If fire persists → Agent 2 → DISCHARGE |
| 6 | Bleed Air (affected side) → OFF |
ENGINE FLAMEOUT
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Thrust Lever (affected) | IDLE |
| Ignition | OVERRIDE |
| If no relight within 30 s | Engine Start Switch → START |
| Monitor | N2, ITT, fuel flow for relight |
| If relight fails | Secure engine, single‑engine procedures |
EMERGENCY DESCENT
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Announce | ”EMERGENCY DESCENT” (×3) |
| SIGNS | ON |
| Oxygen Masks | ON |
| Thrust Levers | IDLE |
| Spoilers | EXTEND |
| Target Speed | VMO / MMO |
| Descend | Lowest safe alt or 10 000 ft |
Quick‑Reference Flap Schedule (CRJ‑900)
| Config | VFE (KIAS) |
|---|
| Flaps 0 | 270 (clean) |
| Flaps 1 | 230 |
| Flaps 8 | 230 |
| Flaps 20 | 220 |
| Flaps 30 | 185 |
| Flaps 45 | 170 |
Typical Speeds (~65 000 lb / Flaps 8)
| Speed | KIAS |
|---|
| V1 | ~124 |
| VR | ~130 |
| V2 | ~140 |
| VREF (Flaps 45) | ~131 |
Gear Limits
| Limit | Speed |
|---|
| VLO (extend) | 220 KIAS |
| VLO (retract) | 200 KIAS |
| VLE (extended) | 220 KIAS |
Revision History
| Rev | Date | Note | Author |
|---|
| 1.0 | 29 Mar 2026 | Initial checklist issue | ACVA Team |
Disclaimer
These checklists are abridged adaptations of Bombardier / Mitsubishi public‑domain procedures for simulation. They do not replicate proprietary FCOM text and must not be used for commercial operations. 
