777 Flight SOP
This list contains the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
for the 777 and is arranged in the order of the phases of the flight.
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Initial Cockpit Preparation
Airplane Power Source Check
Battery Switch On
Hydraulic Panel Set
Landing Gear Lever Down
Altn Flaps Arm Switch Off
Altn Flaps Selector Off
Bus Tie Switches Auto
Electrical Power Establish
Cockpit Lighting As required
Pack Switches Auto
Airplane Number Verify
Overhead Maintenance Check
Cargo Temperature Selectors As required
Circuit Breakers Check
Spare Bulbs Check
Emergency Equipment Check
ADIRU Verify On
Exterior Lighting Set
Service Items Check
Electronic Checklist Check
 
Company COMM and FMC Initialization - Captain   
MFD, CO COMM Reset Accomplish
MFD, CO COMM (ACARS) Select, Initialize
CDU, IDENT Page Verify Data
CDU, POS INIT 1/3 Select
CDU, ADIRU Present Position Enter
CDU, FMC Route Enter
CDU, RTE and LEGS Page Verify
 
Cockpit Preparation - Captain   
Left Wiper Selector Off
Electrical Panel Check
Drive Disc Switches Check
Backup GEN Switch On
Generator Control Switches On
Bus Tie Switches Auto
Battery Switch Check On
Thrust Asym Comp Auto
Primary Flight Computers Auto
ADIRU Verify
Emer Exit Light Switch Armed
Serv Intph Switch Off
Passenger Oxygen Switch Off
Window Heat On
Ram Air Turbine Switch Off
C1, C2 Elec Primary Hyd Pump Switches Off
Eng Primary Hyd Pump Switch On
C1, C2 Air, L Elec Hyd Demand Pumps Off
No Smoking Selector On
Seat Belts Selector Off
OVHD/CB Light Control As Desired
Dome Light Control As Desired
Storm Light Control As Desired
Master Brightness Knob As Desired
GlareShield Panel Knob As Desired
Landing Light Switches Off
Runway Turnoff, Taxi, Strobe Light Switches Off
Beacon Light Switch Off
Nav Light Switch On
Logo, Wing Light Switches As Required
Indicator Light Switch Test, As Desired
Engine Anti-Ice Selectors Auto
Wing Anti-Ice Selectors Auto
Fuel Pump Switches Off
CrossFeed Switches, FWD, AFT Open, Then Close
Fuel Jettison Off
Fuel to Remain Knob In
Fuel Jettison Arm Switch Off
AutoStart Switch On
Start/Ignition Selectors Norm
EEC Mode Switches Norm
APU Fire Handle In
APU BTL DISCH. Light Verify Off
Fire/OVHT Test Switch Test
Cargo Fire DISCH. Light Verify Off
Cargo Fire Arm Switches Off
Equipment Cooling Switch Auto
Gasper Switch On
RECIRC. Fan Switches On
FLT Deck TEMP Control Auto Range
Cabin TEMP Control Mid Position
Pack Switches Auto
Trim Air Switches On
Bleed Air ISLN Switches Auto
Left, Right ENG Bleed Switch On
APU Bleed Switch Auto
FWD, AFT Outflow Valve Switch Auto
Landing Altitude selector In
Right Wiper Selector Off
Observer Audio ENT Selector As Desired
Map Light As Desired
EFIS Control Panel Set
F/D Switches Both Off, Then On
A/T Switches Off
IAS/MACH Selector Set
A/P Disengage Bar Up
Bank Limit Selector Auto
HDG/TRK Selector Set
Vertical Speed Selector V/S
Altitude Increment Selector As Desired
Altitude Selector Set
LWR CTR (Display Select Panel) Push
CANC/RCL Switch Push
Window 2 Left Check
Oxygen Mask/Regulator & Microphone Test/Set
Shoulder Heater Control & Foot Heater Selector As Desired
FWD Panel Light & Display Brightness Control Adjust
Nav Source Switch Off
DSPL CTRL Source Switch Off
Air Data/ATT Source Switch Off
Clock Check/Set
PFD Check
ND Check
Brake Source Check
Brake ACCUM Gauge Check
Inboard DSPL Selector NAV/MFD
Heading Reference Switch Norm
Standby Attitude Indicator Check
Standby Airspeed Indicator Check
Standby Altimeter Set
GND PROX G/S Light Off
GND PROX Flap OVRD Switch Off
GND PROX Gear OVRD switch Off
Landing Gear Lever Down
Altn Gear Switch Norm
Autobrake Selector RTO
FMC Selector Auto
Center Panel DSPL CTRL Switch Off
CTR PNL Brightness Knobs As Desired
Parking Brake Set
ALTN Pitch Trim Levers Neutral
Speed Brake Lever Down
Throttles Closed
Reverse Thrust Levers Down
Flap Lever Check
ALTN Flaps Arm Switch Off
ALTN Flaps Selector Off
Fuel Control Switches CutOff
Stab Switches Norm
ENG Bottle 1,2 DISCH. Lights Off
Engine Fire Handles In
Left Radio Tuning Panel VHF L or HF L
Captain's Audio Control Panel Set
Weather Radar Test
Center Radio Tuning Panel VHF C
Observer Audio Control Panel Set As Desired
Flight Deck Door Switch As Desired
OBS Audio Selector Norm
Interphone Handset Check
Printer Check
Rudder Trim Zero
Aileron Trim Zero
Center CDU Cabin Directory
Transponder Panel Set
Evacuation Signal Switch Off
Floor Lights Switch As Desired
Aisle Stand Light Control As Desired
Seat Adjust
Rudder Pedals Adjust
Seat Belt/Shoulder Harness Adjust
Exterior Inspection ( Walk Around )   
Walk Around Plane
1. Left Mid Fuselage

  • Pack inlet and exhaust
  • Negative pressure relief vents
  • Wing illumination light
  • Static ports
  • Positive pressure relief valves
  • Forward outflow valve
  • Crew oxygen thermal discharge disc
2. Left Forward Nose

  • L pitot probe
  • L ice detector probe
  • TAT probe
  • L AOA probe
3. Nose Section/Gear Area

  • Windshield wipers
  • Radome and latches
  • Forward access door
  • Nose gear strut extension
  • Nose down lock pin
  • Nose wheel tires
  • Steering cables
  • Main E & E access door
  • APU control panel
  • Steering safety pin
4. Right Forward Nose

  • Center pitot probe
  • Right ice detector
  • Right pitot probe
  • Right AOA probe
  • External power door
5. Right Mid Fuselage

  • Forward cargo door
  • Static ports
  • Pack air inlets and outlets
  • Wing illumination light
6. Right Wing Area and Engine

  • Landing light
  • Taxi and turnoff light
  • Engine strut
  • Thrust reverser and sleeve
  • EEC static ports
  • Cowlings and fasteners
  • Fan blades
  • PT 2 probe
  • Reverser blocker doors
  • AFT fan blades
  • Wing under surface area
  • Leading edge slats and flaps
  • Fueling adapter panel
  • Fuel vent scoop
  • Navigation lights
  • Strobe light
  • Static discharge wicks
  • Aileron and flaperon
  • Fuel jettison
  • Inboard and outboard flaps and flap drives
7 . Right Main Gear

  • Wheels and tires
  • Landing gear strut extension
  • Down lock braces
  • Down lock safety pin
  • Gear doors - closed
  • Gear uplatch
  • Hydraulic leaks
8. Right AFT Fuselage

  • RAT door
  • Drain mast for APU fuel line shroud and center wing dry bay
  • AFT cargo door
  • Bulk cargo door
  • Static ports
9. Tail Area

  • Lower fuselage structure and tail strike sensor
  • Static ports
  • APU inlet door
  • APU oil/fuel drain
  • APU services door
  • Vertical/horizontal surfaces
  • Static discharge wicks
  • Top surfaces of both wings and tail
  • APU exhaust
  • Strobe light
10. Left AFT Fuselage

  • AFT outflow valve
  • Water drains, service doors, waste vents
  • Air demand pump exhausts (2)
11. Left Main Gear

  • Hydraulic leaks
  • Gear uplatch
  • Gear doors - closed
  • Down lock safety pin
  • Down lock braces
  • Landing gear strut extension
  • Wheels and tires
12. Left Wing Area and Engine

  • Inboard and outboard flaps and flap drives
  • Fuel jettison nozzle
  • Aileron and flaperon
  • Static discharge wicks
  • Strobe light
  • Navigation lights
  • Fuel vent scoop
  • Fueling adapter/control panel
  • Leading edge slats and flaps
  • Wing under surface area
  • AFT fan blades
  • Reverser blocker doors
  • PT 2 probe
  • Fan blades
  • Cowlings and fasteners
  • EEC static ports
  • Thrust reverser and sleeve
  • Engine strut
  • Taxi and turnoff light
  • Landing light
Exterior Inspection Complete
 
Cockpit Preparation - F/O   
Cockpit Voice Recorder Test
Second Observer Audio Control Panel Check
Exterior Lights As Required
Map Light As Desired
EFIS Panel Set
Window 2 Right Check
Oxygen Mask/Regulator and Mic Test/Set
Shoulder Heater Control and Foot Heater Selector As Desired
FWD Panel Brightness Controls Adjust
NAV Source Switch Off
DSPL CTRL Source Switch Off
Air Data/ATT Source Switch Off
Clock Check/Set
PFD Check
ND Check
Inboard DSPL Selector NAV/MFD
Radio Tuning Panel VHF R or HF R
Audio Control Panel Set
Left and Right HF Radios Check
ATIS Obtain
Seat Adjust
Rudder Pedals Adjust
Seat Belt and Shoulder Harness Adjust
Company COMM and FMC Initialization - F/O   
MFD, CO COMM (ACARS) Accomplish
CDU FMC Initialization Verify
CDU, PERF Init Page Select, Verify, Enter
CDU, Thrust Limit Page Select, Verify, Enter
CDU, Takeoff REF Page Select, Verify, Enter
CDU, NAV RAD Page Select
CDU, NAV Data Page Select
CDU, VNAV Climb Page Select, Verify, Enter
FMC and Navigation Verification   
Present Position Verify
Route Entries Verify
C, F/O Class II NAV Procedures Accomplish
PERF, Thrust, Takeoff Entries Verify
C Verification Process Comfirm Complete
Final Cockpit Preparation   
F/O Fuel Sheet, Fuel Quantity Verify/Enter
F/O ATC Clearance Obtain
C, F/O PERF, Thrust, TakeOff Data Review/Set
C, F/O CDU NAV RAD Tune As Required
C IAS/MACH selector Set
C Heading Selector Set
C Altitude Selector Set
C, F/O Departure Briefing Accomplish
C Seat Belts Switch On

To avoid unwanted fluid transfer, turn on hydraulic pumps in the following sequence:

C Right ELEC Demand Pump Verify Auto
C C1 and C2 Primary Pump Switches On
C Left ELEC, C1 & C2 Air Demand Pump Selectors Auto
C Left and Right Fuel Pump switches On

If center tank contains fuel:

C Center Fuel Pump Switches On
C, F/O Left, Right Inboard DSPL Selectors Set
C Stabilizer Trim Set
C Cockpit Door Lock
F/O CANC/RCL Switch Push
C, F/O Before Start Checklist Complete
PushBack   
C Doors Closed
C Cabin Preparation Verify Cabin Ready
C, F/O Before Pushback Checklist Complete
F/O Beacon Switch On
F/O Pushback Clearance Obtain
Preparation for Engine Start   
F/O Beacon Switch Comfirm On
F/O CANC/RCL Switch Push
Engine Start   

After clearance to start engines is received:

C Engine Start Command
F/O Secondary Engine Indications Display
F/O Start/Ignition Selector(s) Start
F/O Fuel Control Switch(es) Run
C, F/O Engine Indications Monitor
After Start   
C, F/O Engine Indications/EICAS Monitor
C Electrical Transfer Verify
C External Power Disconnect
C APU Selector Off
C Engine Anti-Ice Switches Auto/On
F/O CANC/RCL Switch Push

After acknowledging the salute, but before taxi:

C, F/O Audio Panels Set
F/O Taxi Clearance Obtain
Taxi Out   
F/O Flaps Set
C,F/O Flight Controls Check
F/O MFD CO COMM (ACARS) Accomplish
PF Inboard Display Selector NAV
C LNAV (As Required) Arm
C VNAV (As Required) Arm
C, F/O Before Takeoff Checklist Complete/Manifest Line
F/O Route Changes (If Appropriate) Enter
F/O Final Weights Enter
F/O Takeoff Performance Comfirm
F/O Stabilizer Trim (If Appropriate) Set
C, F/O Before Takeoff Checklist Complete/Final Items Line
PNF Legs Page Display
PF VNAV ACT CLB page Display
C, F/O Cabin Notification Accomplish

When cleared onto active runway:

F/O Transponder TA or TA/RA
C, A/T Switches Arm
F/O CANC/RCL Switch Push
C, F/O Before Takeoff Checklist Complete
Takeoff   

When the plane is in the active runway
environment (crosses the "hold" line):


F/O Wing Lights On
F/O Strobe Lights On

When takeoff clearance is received:

C Landing Lights On
PF, PNF Parking Brake Release
PF Takeoff Thrust Set
PF TP/GA Switch(es) Push
PNF Engine Indications Monitor
PNF Airspeeds Call Out
PF Initial Climb Establish
PF, PNF Positive Climb Announce
PNF Landing Gear Lever (On Order) Up
After Takeoff   
PNF Heading (In Order) As Required
PF, PNF Appropriate Noise Abatement Profile Accomplish
PNF A/P Engage Switch (On Order) Push
PNF Flaps (On Order) Retract
PNF Thrust Monitor
PNF Engine Anti-Ice Auto
PNF After Takeoff Checklist Complete
 
Climb   
PNF Cleared Altitude Set
PF Cleared Altitude Verify
C No Smoking Selector Auto/On
C Seat Belts Selector Auto/On
PNF VNAV (If not previously Selected) Engage
PNF LNAV (If not previously Selected) Engage
PF ECON Climb (at 10,000 Ft) Verify Active
C, F/O Altimeters Set and Announce QNE
C Landing Lights (18,000 Ft) Off
F/O Wing Lights (18,000 Ft) Off
PF Top of Climb (T/C) Verify Displayed
Cruise   
PF, PNF Level Off Verify
PF, PNF Cruise Thrust Monitor
PF, PNF Flight Progress Monitor
PF, PNF Fuel Management Monitor
PNF Date Of Last AutoPilot Approach and AutoLand Check
PNF CO COMM (ACARS) Accomplish
PNF Cleared Altitude Set
PF Cleared Altitude Verify
Approach Descent   
PNF ATIS Obtain
PF, PNF Arrival Entries Select, Enter, Verify
PNF DEP/ARR Page Complete
PNF Legs Page Check/Complete
PNF NAV RAD Page Entry/Verify
PNF Approach REF Page Complete
C, F/O Approach/Landing Briefing Accomplish
C Seat Belts Selector On
PNF CANC/RCL Switch Push
C AutoBrake Selector As Required
C Landing Lights (18,000 Ft) On
F/O Wing Lights (18,000 Ft) On
PNF Approach Descent Checklist Complete to Transition Level Line
C, F/O Altimeters Set/Announce QNH
PNF Approach Descent Checklist Complete
PNF Cabin Notification Accomplish
C NO Smoking Selector On
Final Descent   
PF, PNF Flight/NAV Instrument Check
PF, PNF AutoFlight Systems As Required
PNF Flaps (On Order) Extend
PNF Landing Gear (On Order) Down
C Speed Brake Lever Armed
PNF Final Descent Checklist Complete
Landing Roll   
PF, PNF TouchDown/RollOut Monitor
PNF Speed Brake Lever Monitor
PF Reverse Thrust As Required
PNF Engine Indications Monitor
PNF AirSpeed Monitor
PF Reverse Lever Forward Idle
PF Brakes As Required
Taxi In   

When airplane is clear of active runway
environment (crosses the "hold" line):


C Landing Light Switches Off
C Runway TurnOff/Taxi Light Switches As Required
C A/T Arm Switches Off
C Left F/D Switch Off
C Speed Brake Lever Down
F/O APU (On Order) Start
F/O Engine Anti-Ice Selectors As Required
F/O Wing Lights Switch As Required
F/O Strobe Lights Switch Off
F/O Right F/D Switch Off
F/O WXR Radar Switches Off
F/O AutoBrakes Selector Off
F/O Flaps Retract
F/O Stabilizer Trim 7 Units
F/O Transponder STBY
Parking   
C Parking Brake Set
C Seat Belts Selector Off
C Electrical Power Establish
F/O Fuel Control Switches (On Order) CutOff
F/O Beacon Light Switch Off
C Anti-Ice Verify Off
C Fuel Pump Switches Off
C all Hydraulic Pumps (Except L,R,Eng) Off
C Window Heat Off
C EMER Lights Switch Off
C Left Audio selector Panel Set
F/O Exterior Lights Off
F/O CDU NAV RAD Page Select
F/O CDU NAV DATA Page Select
F/O ADIRU LogBook Data Record
C, F/O Mic Selector Flt
C, F/O Parking Checklist Complete
F/O MFD Company COMM (ACARS) Accomplish
C, F/O Indicator, Display and Instrument Lights Dim
Secure   
C ADIRU Switch Off
C Pack Selectors Off
C RECIRC Fans Off
C APU/EXT PWR Switches Off
C APU Selector Off

2 minutes after moving APU selector to Off:

C Battery Switch Off