B-50 Superfortress Checklist
 
 

TAKEOFF AND CLIMB (at sea level) 

[ ] Brakes

Step on Brakes hard

[ ] Throttles

Advance to 40” Hg MAP

[ ] Brakes

RELEASE

[ ] Mixtures  

AUTO RICH

[ ] while gaining speed

Gently apply full throttle

[ ] Throttles
 

TO 62" Hg MAP (5 MINUTES MAX)

[ ] Propellers  

2,700 RPM

[ ] ROTATE @ 115 KIAS / 132 mph IAS @ MLW

[ ] Wheels

Stop Rotation With Brakes

[ ] Landing Gear
 

RETRACT (positive climb established)

[ ] Airspeed

Depending on TO weight

 

CLIMB (once obstacles cleared, or 300’ AGL)

[ ] Cowl Flaps 

Open as Needed

[ ] Propellers

2,700 RPM

[ ] Airspeed

Accel to 156 KIAS / 180 mph IAS

[ ] ADI

OFF

 

CLIMB (approx. 500’ AGL)

[ ] Flaps  

UP

[ ] Throttles  

53.5” Hg MAP

[ ] Propellers

2,550 RPM

[ ] BMEP

190 psi (~ 2,665 BHP)

[ ] Mixture

LEAN AS REQ’D

[ ] Trim

SET FOR CLIMB

[ ] Temperature/Pressures

CHECK

[ ] Fuel Selector

REAR

[ ] Boost Pumps

OFF (one at a time)

[ ] Landing Lights

OFF / RETRACTED

[ ] Airspeed

161 KIAS / 185 mph IAS
(at least)

 

CLIMB (above 10,000’ AGL)

[ ] crew per compartment


One crew member per compartment has to wear oxygen mask

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