Quikref sop’s Q400

Preflight

Capt : Fo :

• Flight Deck Safety checks • check Pins and covers stowed

• paper work/ V calculations
• fms setup
• setup own side flight instr/switches
• brief: taxi,takeoff,climb (If PF)
• call’s for safety/before start etc checklist
• performs engine starts
• Atis
• IFR clearance na safetydeck checklist
• fms setup
• setup own side flight instr/switches
(initial FL acc height en pointers)
• brief: taxi,takeoff,climb (If PF)
After Start,Taxi and Takeoff:
Capt :
• after start props forward calls:set departure flap
• calls after start checklist after Fo has done flow
• after fo does taxi flow call taxi checklist
Lineup:
• check altimeter for rw elevation and rw heading
• flight/taxi switch to flight call lineup checklist
• Gives control to Fo if Fo is PF
Fo :
• set dep flap and check STBY Hyd, after start flow
(flow: bus tie window heat and packs, rest is done
with checklist)
• after start checklist, obtain taxi clearance
• taxi flow (yaw damper and auto feather on)
Lineup:
• performs lineup flow/checklist
• observe and call wind from (direction)
Initial climb:

(standard acceleration height is 1000ft)

(Before) DESCENT:

The standard descent is flown at 230 KIAS

PF: PM:

• perform fms/nav setup • get atis

• Xcheckvref data and expected landing weight (fms • calculate vref/landing speeds (check remaining fuel
against OFP) landing weight etc)

• briefs approach and landing • set pressurization (landing alt)

• calls decent checklist when cleared to FL100 or lower Fl100

• calls:transition level: set std alt and xcheck • Performs FL100 checks and flow (landing
• calls approach checklist when cleared below TRA Alt lights/seatbelts)
Approach and Landing:

PF: FO:

• when cleared on intercept arm apr call flaps 5 • check speed set flaps 5

Proceed with precision or non-precision procedure below

Category I ILS Approach – Normal Procedure:

Non-Precision Approach (NPA) Profile:

Go around:
After landing:

Capt: Fo:

• when PM take control below 30knots • below 30knots control lock on, after landing flow
• when PM finished flow call checklist (flow is after landing checklist)

Shutdown:
As the aircraft approaches the gate, the Captain will select or request the TAXI light
OFF; the FO will check the hydraulics and announce any failures. Once the aircraft is
stopped, the Captain will set EMERG BRAKE to PARK and call for “Shutdown
Checklist” (Challenge and Response).