Embraer E175
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 1 & 2 | ON (verify ≥24 V) |
| External Power | ON (if AVAIL) |
| APU Master | ON → START |
| APU Generator | ON BUS (when avail) |
| IRS (2) | NAV |
| Oxygen | TESTED, 100 % |
| Gear Pins / Covers | REMOVED & STOWED |
2 Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| CVR | Test |
| Emergency Exit Lights | ARMED |
| EICAS | CHECKED (no red/amber) |
| ELT | ARMED |
| Fire Extinguishers | CHECKED |
3 Cockpit Preparation (Flows)
| Panel Flow | Action |
|---|
| Overhead → Glareshield → Pedestal | Complete flow pattern |
| Fuel Pumps | AUTO (verify qty) |
| Hydraulic Sys 1, 2 & 3B Elec Pumps | AUTO |
| Hydraulic Sys 3A Elec Pump | OFF |
| Bleed Air | AUTO |
| Pressurization | AUTO |
| Windshield / Probe Heat | OFF (until engine start) |
| MCDU / 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 AUTO |
| Passenger Signs | ON |
| MCDU Preflight | COMPLETED |
| Take-off Speeds | V1 ___, VR ___, V2 ___ |
| Trims (Rudder & Aileron) | FREE & ZERO |
| Autobrake | RTO |
| Beacon | ON |
| Transponder | ON |
| Parking Brake | SET |
| EICAS Status | CHECKED |
5 Engine Start (CF34-8E - FADEC)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| Engine Area | CLEAR (confirmed by ground) |
| Engine Ignition (Eng 1) | A or B → START |
| Start/Stop Selector (Eng 1) | START (at ~7 % N2) |
| Monitor | N2 rotation rising |
| Fuel Flow | Confirmed (at ~20 % N2) |
| Oil Pressure | Rising within 10 s |
| Ignition A/B | OFF (at ~50 % N2 - auto cutout) |
| Engine Stabilised | Parameters GREEN, idle N2 ~62 % |
| Engine 2 | Repeat procedure |
| Both stable | 2-minute warm-up timer |
Aborted Start - Start/Stop Selector to STOP immediately. Monitor for auto-motoring (dry crank). Max ITT start limit 1 010 °C. Min 30 s between start attempts.
6 After Start
| Item | Action |
|---|
| APU | OFF (if not required) |
| Generators 1 & 2 | ON |
| Probe Heat | ON |
| Anti-Ice | AS REQD |
| Hydraulic Sys 3A Elec Pump | ON |
| Flight Controls | CHECKED (full travel) |
| Slat/Flap Lever | T/O CONFIG (1, 2, 3, or 4) |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|
| ”After-start checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Anti-ice | ____ |
| Trims (rudder & aileron) | Zero |
| Flaps | __/____ |
| Stabilizer trim | __ units |
| EICAS | Checked |
| Autobrake | RTO |
7 Taxi
| Item | Limit |
|---|
| Thrust at idle | ≤ 35 % N1 |
| Taxi Speed straight | ≤ 30 kt |
| Turns (90°) | ≤ 10 kt |
| Nosewheel Steering | TILLER (±76°) / RUDDER PEDALS (±7°) |
Brake check at first movement “Brakes checked, pressure ___“.
8 Before Take-Off - Up to the Line
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Flight Controls | CHECKED |
| Slat/Flap Lever | CONFIRM setting, GREEN |
| V-Speeds | ANNOUNCED (V1 / VR / V2) |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| Take-off Config | PRESS TO TEST - no warning |
| Cabin | SECURE |
9 Before Take-Off - Below the Line (entering runway)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| TCAS | TA/RA |
| Engine Ignition | CONT |
| Strobes | ON |
| Landing / Inspection 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 ~8-10° pitch |
| ”Positive climb" | "Gear up” |
11 After Take-Off / Climb
| Trigger | Action |
|---|
| Acc Alt reached | Climb Thrust (CLB) |
| Flap retraction | On schedule (speed bugs) |
| Engine Bleeds | ON |
| 10 000 ft | ”10 000 - Lights off.” |
| STD QNH | SET both (above trans alt) |
12 Cruise (Hourly)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Fuel check | FOB vs Plan (±300 kg) |
| Systems | EICAS clear |
| Waypoint sequence | NEXT & ETA compare |
| Cruise speed | M 0.76 - M 0.78 |
13 Descent Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| ATIS / STAR | RECEIVED & INSERTED |
| Approach Briefing | COMPLETED |
| Landing Data | VREF ___, Minimums ___ |
| Pressurization | LAND ALT ___ |
| Autobrake | ___ (LO, MED, or MAX) |
| EICAS | CHECKED |
14 Approach Checklist
| Item | Response |
|---|
| Altimeters | Set (QNH) |
| Minimums | __ ft |
| Approach briefing | Confirmed |
| Seat belts | ON |
15 Landing
| Height AGL | Call-out | Configuration |
|---|
| 1 000 ft | ”Stable/Unstable” | Gear DOWN, Flaps 5 or FULL |
| 500 ft | ”Landing” | Final scan |
| 50/40/30/20/10 ft | (A) | Flare |
Ground spoilers auto-deploy on touchdown. Reverse thrust at touchdown, reverse idle at 60 kt.
16 After Landing
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Speed Brake | DOWN |
| Slat/Flap Lever | UP (0) |
| Probe Heat | AS REQD |
| APU | START (if req) |
| Engine Ignition | OFF |
| Strobes | OFF |
| Transponder | STBY |
| Weather Radar | OFF |
| Completion Call | ”After-landing checklist complete.” |
17 Shutdown
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Start/Stop Selectors (1 & 2) | STOP |
| Seat Belts | OFF |
| Beacon | OFF |
| Fuel Pumps | OFF |
| Hydraulic Pumps | OFF |
18 Secure Aircraft
| Item | Action |
|---|
| IRS (both) | OFF |
| Emergency Exit Lights | OFF |
| Window / Probe Heat | OFF |
| Batteries 1 & 2 | OFF |
| Post-flight report | Sent |
ENGINE FIRE or SEVERE DAMAGE (In-Flight)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Autothrust (if engaged) → DISENGAGE |
| 2 | Thrust Lever (affected) → CONFIRM → IDLE |
| 3 | Start/Stop Selector (affected) → CONFIRM → STOP |
| 4 | Fire Push Button → CONFIRM → PUSH |
| 5 | If EICAS fire persists → AGENT 1 discharge, hold 1 s |
| 6 | After 30 s if still lit → AGENT 2 discharge, hold 1 s |
EMERGENCY DESCENT
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Announce | ”EMERGENCY DESCENT” (x3) |
| SIGNS | ON |
| Passenger Oxygen | ON |
| Engine Ignition (both) | CONT |
| Thrust Levers | REDUCE (minimum) |
| Speed Brake | FLIGHT DETENT |
| Target Speed | VMO 320 kt / MMO M 0.82 |
| Descend | Lowest safe alt or 10 000 ft |
Quick-Reference Flap Schedule (E175)
| Config | Placard Limit (VFE) | Typical Use |
|---|
| Slat/Flap 0 (UP) | 320 kt / M 0.82 | Cruise / clean |
| Slat/Flap 1 | 230 KIAS | Initial deceleration |
| Slat/Flap 2 | 215 KIAS | Take-off (light weight) |
| Slat/Flap 3 | 200 KIAS | Take-off (normal) |
| Slat/Flap 4 | 180 KIAS | Take-off (heavy) / approach |
| Slat/Flap 5 | 180 KIAS | Landing (normal) |
| Slat/Flap FULL | 165 KIAS | Landing (short / contaminated) |
Typical Speeds (~66 000 lb / Flaps 2)
| Speed | KIAS |
|---|
| V1 | ~130 |
| VR | ~133 |
| V2 | ~138 |
| VREF | ~128 |
Revision History
| Rev | Date | Note | Author |
|---|
| 1.0 | 29 Mar 2026 | Initial checklist issue | ACVA Team |
Disclaimer
These checklists are abridged adaptations of Embraer public-domain procedures for simulation. They do not replicate proprietary FCOM text and must not be used for commercial operations. 
