A-10C PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST
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| LEFT CONSOLE | ||
| Armament / Ground Safety Override Switch | SAFE (guard down) | |
| Utility Light | STOWED | |
| EGI HQ TOD Switch | AS REQUIRED | |
| CCTVS/DVADR Remote Control Panel | OFF | |
| Intercom Controls | SET | |
| VHF/FM Control Panel | OFF/SET | |
| UHF Control Panel | ON/SET | |
| VHF/AM Control Panel | OFF/SET | |
| Radar Altimeter | NRM | |
| Emergency Flight Control Panel | SET | |
| a) | Flap Emergency Retract Switch | UNMARKED aft position |
| b) | Flight Control Mode Switch | NORM |
| c) | Aileron Emergency Disengage Switch | CENTER POSITION |
| d) | Elevator Emergency Disengage Switch | CENTER POSITION |
| e) | Speed Brake Emergency Retract Switch | UNMARKED aft position |
| f) | Pitch/Trim Override Switch | NORM |
| IFF | OFF/SET | |
| HARS/SARS Override Switch | NORM | |
| Refuel Status and Indexer Light Control | SET | |
| NVIS Lights Switch | OFF | |
| Throttle Master Exterior Light Control Switch | AFT | |
| Throttles | OFF | |
| Flap Lever | SET to flap position | |
| Throttle Friction Control | SET | |
| Speed Brake Control | Set to speed brake position | |
| APU Switch | OFF | |
| Engine Operate Switches | NORM | |
| Engine Fuel Flow Switches | NORM | |
| Fuel System Control Panel | SET | |
| a) | Main Boost Pump Switches (L and R) | MAIN |
| b) | Wing Boost Pump Switches (L and R) | WING |
| c) | Main Fill Disable Switches (L and R) | Ensure DEPRESSED |
| d) | Wing Fill Disable Switches (L and R) | Ensure DEPRESSED |
| e) | Air Refuel Control | CLOSE |
| f) | Tank Gate Switch | CLOSE |
| g) | Cross feed Switch | OFF |
| h) | External Tank Switches (WING and FUS) | OFF |
| i) | Signal Amplifier Switch | NORM |
| Emergency Brake Handle | AS REQUIRED | |
| INSTRUMENT PANEL | ||
| Landing Gear Handle | DOWN | |
| Landing / Taxi Light Switch | OFF | |
| Armament Control Panel | SET | |
| a) | Master Arm Switch | SAFE |
| b) | GUN/PAC Arm Switch | SAFE |
| c) | LASER Arm Switch | SAFE |
| d) | TGP | OFF |
| e) | ALT SCE | AS DESIRED |
| f) | HUD Mode Switch | AS DESIRED |
| g) | CICU | OFF |
| h) | JTRS | OFF |
| i) | IFFCC Switch | OFF |
| MFCD (L/R) | OFF | |
| Standby Attitude Indicator | CAGE | |
| Accelerometer | RESET | |
| Fire Handles | IN | |
| Fire Extinguisher Discharge Switch | CENTER POSITION | |
| Standby Compass | CHECK | |
| Auxiliary Landing Gear Extension Handle | IN | |
| Circuit Breakers | CHECK CLOSED | |
| RIGHT CONSOLE | ||
| Electrical Power Control Panel | SET | |
| a) | APU Generator Switch | OFF/RESET |
| b) | Inverter Switch | OFF |
| c) | AC Generator Switches (L/R) | PWR |
| d) | Battery Switch | OFF |
| e) | Emergency Flood Light Switch | AS REQUIRED |
| CMSP | SET | |
| a) | Mode Switch | OFF |
| b) | System Switches | OFF |
| AAP | SET | |
| a) | CDU Switch | OFF |
| b) | EGI Switch | OFF |
| c) | PAGE Knob | OTHER |
| d) | STEER PT Knob | MISSION |
| Oxygen System | CHECK | |
| Environment Control Panel | SET | |
| a) | Windshield Defog/Deice Switch | OFF |
| b) | Canopy Defog Control | OFF |
| c) | Rain Removal Switch | OFF |
| d) | Pitot Heat Switch | OFF |
| e) | Bleed Air Switch | BLEED AIR |
| f) | Main Air Switch | SUPPLY |
| g) | Temperature/Pressure Control | NORM |
| h) | Flow Level Control | AS REQUIRED |
| i) | Air Conditioner Control | OPER AUTO |
| j) | Temperature Level Control | AS REQUIRED |
| TACAN Controls | OFF/SET | |
| ILS Control Panel | OFF/SET | |
| Lighting Control Panel | SET | |
| HARS Control Panel | SET | |