Microsoft Flight Simulator
ATR 42/72 600 Startup Procedure
Microsoft Flight Simulator
ATR 42/72 600
Startup Procedure
The following procedure illustrates the functional steps required to prepare the aircraft for
flight - many of the tests and checks required in the real-world procedures have been
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Preflight
Check Controllers
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Make sure all switches and levers are in the correct starting positions
Tablet (CTRL+3)
Aircraft Tab
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Connect Ground Power
Overhead (CTRL+6)
MAIN ELEC PWR section (second column, middle)
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BAT to ON
Wait for screens 2 and 4 in the cockpit to come alive
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EXT PWR to ON
EXTLT section (second column, bottom)
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BEACON to OFF
NAV to ON
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HYDPWR Section (third column, top)
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BLUE PUMP to ON
AUX PUMP to ON
GREEN PUMP to ON
PROP BRAKE section (second column, middle)
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UNCAGE, switch to ON, RE-CAGE
MAIN ELEC PWR section (second column, middle)
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DC GEN 1 to ON
DC GEN 2 to ON
SIGNS section (third column, bottom)
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SEAT BELTS to ON (up)
EMEREXITLT to ARMED
WINDSHIELD HTG section (third column, middle)
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L to ON
R to ON
AC WILD ELEC PWR section (third column, middle)
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ACW GEN1 to ON
ACW GEN2 to ON
ANNLT section (fourth column, bottom)
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ANNLT to BRT
OXYGEN section (forth column, middle)
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MAIN SUPPLY to ON
Cockpit (F)
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Configure Flight Guidance Control Panel (FGCP):
○ Set HDG and COURSE to Runway direction
○ Set NAV source
○ Preselect ALTITUDE target
Set COM and NAV radios appropriately
On Pedestal, click BRG1 and BRG2 to display data on PFD
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Multifunction Control Display Unit / MCDU (CTRL+4)
FMS > INIT > POS INIT
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Copy GPS position to INIT POS
RETURN
WEIGHT
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Long click on each empty field to populate weights
RETURN
PERF INIT (or PERF)
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Programme cruise altitude
RETURN
FPLN INIT > ROUTE
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Enter From/To ICAO codes, and EXEC
Executing redirects to the FPLN page
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Configure SID and STAR as appropriate
Add en-route waypoints as appropriate
Remove discontinuities
Use “North Up” mode on EFIS display to step through legs with NEXT and PREV buttons on
MCDU.
Cockpit (F)
Flight Guidance Control Panel / FGCP
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Preselect LNAV
Preselect VNAV
Calibrate alimeters (shortcut - press B)
Overhead (CTRL+6)
FUEL section (first column, middle)
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ENG1 PUMP to ON
ENG2 PUMP to ON
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Engine Start
Overhead (CTRL+6)
ENG START section (second column, bottom section)
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Ignition knob to START A
ENG START section (second column, bottom section)
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START2 to ON
Cockpit (F)
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Monitor NH% in cockpit
At 10% advance condition lever 1 to FTHR
Overhead (CTRL+6)
ENG START section (second column, bottom section)
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Ignition knob to OFF & START ABORT
MAIN ELEC PWR section (second column, middle)
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EXT PWR to OFF
Tablet (CTRL+3)
AIRCRAFT tab
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Remove GROUND POWER
Close doors, remove tail prop, etc.
Cockpit (F)
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Switch EFIS to show performance data - MFD PERF page
Click “CONFIRM T/O DATA”
Confirm V1 is blue on IAS ribbon
Set trim to match EWD screen (next to engine torque indicators)
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Overhead (CTRL+6)
EXT LT section (third column, bottom)
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BEACON to ON (up)
PROP BRAKE section (second column, middle)
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UNCAGE propeller brake
PROP BRAKE to OFF (down)
CAGE propeller brake
Cockpit (F)
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Wait for NP to rise above 10% (in EWD screen)
CONDITION 2 lever to AUTO
Overhead (CTRL+6)
ENG START section (second column, middle)
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Ignition knob to START A
FUEL section (first column, middle)
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PUMP 1 to ON
ENG START section (second column, middle)
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START1 to ON
Cockpit (F)
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Monitor NH% in cockpit - at 10% advance condition lever 1 to FTHR
Wait for NP to rise above 10% (in EWD screen)
CONDITION 1 lever to AUTO
Overhead (CTRL+6)
ENG START section (second column, middle)
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Ignition knob to OFF & START ABORT
MAIN ELEC PWR section (second column, top)
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Unguard TRU
PRESS TRU
Re-guard TRU
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PROBES HTG section (third column, middle)
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CAPT to ON
STBY to ON
F/O to ON
Cockpit (F)
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Set Flaps (15 degrees)
SURV page of EFIS - configure Transponder code
Tablet (CTRL+3)
AIRCRAFT tab
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Remove WHEEL CHOCKS
Cockpit (F)
Levers
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PARKING BRAKE to OFF
GUST LOCK to OFF
Overhead (CTRL+6)
EXT LT section (2nd column, bottom)
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TAXI & T.O. lights to ON
LAND lights to ON
Taxi
Cockpit (F)
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Pre-select auto-throttle target airspeed if required
Overhead (CTRL+6)
EXTLT section (second column, bottom)
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LAND lights to ON
STROBE lights to ON
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SURV page of EFIS
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Transponder to ON
Takeoff
Cockpit (F)
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THROTTLES to NOTCH
Rotate at 120 knots
Climb Out
Instrument Panel (CTRL+1)
PWR MGT
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Knob to CLB at 400ft AGL
Cruise
Instrument Panel (CTRL+1)
PWR MGT
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Knob to CRZ at target altitude
Remember - QNH to standard at transition altitude, landing lights on below 10,000ft
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