7.27
In-flight Checks.
7.27. In-flight Checks.
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7.27.1. Objective. Accomplish in-flight checks and other actions required during instrument flight.
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7.27.2. Description. In-flight checks performed according to T.O. 1T-6A-1 and other required actions such as IAP review accomplished in a timely fashion throughout the sortie.
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7.27.3. Procedure. Accomplish required in-flight checks. Perform actions required by AFMAN 11-202V3, T.O. 1T-6A-1, and FAA-H-8083-15B including review of IAP for planned approaches, re-check destination weather, check heading and attitude systems, and coordination of lost communication instructions, if required.
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7.27.4. Techniques. There are many useful acronyms that can be used to complete various in-flight checks. Following are some commonly used memory aids:
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7.27.4.1. One of two methods is used prior to descent from cruising altitude. Check ATIS, then:
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7.27.4.1.1. WHOLDS.
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7.27.4.1.1.1. W - Weather, check prior to IAF or beginning enroute descent.
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7.27.4.1.1.2. H - Holding, coordinate holding instructions, if required.
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7.27.4.1.1.3. O - Obtain clearance for the approach.
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7.27.4.1.1.4. L - Let down plate (approach) review (see below).
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7.27.4.1.1.5. D - Descent check.
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7.27.4.1.1.6. S - Speed, slow down for holding, or low altitude procedure.
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7.27.4.1.2. ADRWHO.
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7.27.4.1.2.1. A – ATIS (Obtain applicable ATIS)
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7.27.4.1.2.2. D - Descent check.
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7.27.4.1.2.3. R - Review IAP (see below).
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7.27.4.1.2.4. W - Weather, check prior to the IAF or beginning enroute descent.
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7.27.4.1.2.5. H - Holding, coordinate holding instructions if required.
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7.27.4.1.2.6. O - Obtain clearance for the approach.
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7.27.4.2. Instrument approach plate review:
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7.27.4.2.1. NMAILMAN.
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7.27.4.2.2. N - NAVAIDS, set for position awareness.
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7.27.4.2.3. M - Minimum altitudes (on approach, minimum/emergency safe, etc.), weather minimums.
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7.27.4.2.4. A - Altimeter.
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7.27.4.2.5. I - Initial descent rate.
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7.27.4.2.6. L - Lost communication instructions, if required.
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7.27.4.2.7. M - Missed approach and (or) climbout.
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7.27.4.2.8. A - Aerodrome sketch.
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7.27.4.2.9. N - NAVAIDs, set, and review changes for approach.
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7.27.4.3. Before commencing final approach or between approaches:
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7.27.4.3.1. DLIDS.
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7.27.4.3.1.1. D - DME Hold, set correct frequency
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7.27.4.3.1.2. L - Localizer, set correct frequency.
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7.27.4.3.1.3. I - Inbound course, set if required.
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7.27.4.3.1.4. D - Display checked.
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7.27.4.3.1.5. S - Speed for approach.
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7.27.4.3.2. NORM.
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7.27.4.3.2.1. N - NAVAIDs set and TAS checked.
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7.27.4.3.2.2. O - Obtain clearance.
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7.27.4.3.2.3. R - Review approach and (or) RMU set.
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7.27.4.3.2.4. M - Minimum and (or) missed approach.
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7.27.4.3.3. LDROD (for GPS approach):
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7.27.4.3.3.1. L - Load the approach.
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7.27.4.3.3.2. D - Proceed direct.
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7.27.4.3.3.3. R - RAIM check (predictive).
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7.27.4.3.3.4. O - OBS if required.
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7.27.4.3.3.5. D - Display setup as desired or required.
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7.27.4.3.3.6. Other variations to LDROD include OLDROD (first O to remember to be out of OBS in order to check P-RAIM or OLDRODO (last O) to remember to be out of OBS after holding or when being vectored to final.
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7.27.4.4. When crossing any approach or holding fix to maintain SA and aid task management:
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7.27.4.4.1. Six Ts.
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7.27.4.4.2. T – Time for the approach or holding leg.
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7.27.4.4.3. T - Turn to specific heading or to intercept a desired course.
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7.27.4.4.4. T - Torque set to hold desired airspeed.
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7.27.4.4.5. T - Twist desired course into the CSW.
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7.27.4.4.6. T - Track the selected course.
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7.27.4.4.7. T - Talk (make appropriate radio call). Note: this is intentionally the last step.
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