Embraer EMB145, Operation Manual

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AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CLEARED INTO POSITION
External Lights .............................................................. ON
The following lights must be turned on by the CPT prior to entering
the runway: LDG 1, NOSE, LDG 2, TAXI (if not ON yet) and
STROBE.
It is advisable to have strobe lights ON whenever entering or
crossing an active runway.
EICAS Messages.......................................................... CHECKED
Make sure that there are no CAUTION or WARNING messages on
the EICAS. If there is any ADVISORY message, evaluate the
associated condition and its effects on the takeoff.
NOTE: The ADVISORY message CHECK XXX PERF is displayed to
inform pilots about the engine model installed on the airplane,
on ground and with parking brakes ON, so that the correct
performance numbers for takeoff, landing, and flight planning
can be used.
Transponder ................................................................. TA/RA
Verify that the TCAS is set to ABOVE and that a proper range has
been selected. He must also check that the transponder code is the
correct one and is set to TA/RA.
Gust Lock...................................................................... UNLOCKED
The elevator movement must be checked after the gust lock lever
is in the unlocked (FREE) position. For airplanes equipped with
electromechanical gust lock system the elevator movement must
be checked at least 10 seconds after positioning the Gust Lock
Lever to the unlocked (FREE) position by moving the control
column from the full up stop to the full down stop and back to the
full up stop position.
Takeoff Configuration ................................................... CHECKED
The Takeoff Configuration Test button must be pressed once
runway line up is authorized. The “TAKEOFF OK” aural message
should be heard. If any other announcement is heard, the airplane
is out of the normal configuration, and must be properly configured
prior to takeoff.
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