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When do the generators turn on in the C-17 on the "AC X TIE" panel?

By @Piotr
    2026-08-02 17:18:08.292Z2026-08-02 17:43:44.024Z

    The C-17 aircraft checklist doesn't specify when to activate the 1st Gen, 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, and 4th Gen generators on the "AC X TIE" panel.

    Please help.

    C-17 Checklists:

    BOEING C-17 GLOBEMASTER III CHECKLIST NORMAL PROCEDURES

    EXTERNAL PREFLIGHT SAFETY INSPECTION

    Engine Covers - Removed
    Pitot Covers - Removed
    Wheel Pins - Removed
    Wheel Chocks - Removed
    Front Gear Tire Pressure - Check
    Main Gear Tire Pressure - Check

    PREFLIGHT SAFETY INSPECTION

    Gear Handle - Down
    ENGINE IGNITION NORM/ORIDE Switch - NORM
    ENGINE IGNITION Selector Switch - OFF
    ENG SHUT OFF Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 - OFF
    GND OPS PWR Switch - OFF
    BATT Switch - ON/Locked
    DC X TIE Switch - AUTO
    EMERG PWR Switch - AUTO
    XFER BUSES Switch - NORM
    L/R AV BUS Switches - AUTO
    WAP (Warning/Caution Displays) - RESET MASTER CAUTION, Check WAP MSG
    Fire Detection System - Tested
    Smoke Detection System - Tested
    EXT PWR Switch - ON if Available
    AC X TIE Switch - AUTO
    BAILOUT Alarm - TESTED
    EMERG Lights - ARM
    STALL Test - Complete, Verify WAP Messages and Sounds

    PREFLIGHT CHECKLIST

    Parking Brakes - ON
    WAP (Warning/Caution Displays) - Checked
    Interior/Exterior Lights - As Required
    Cockpit and Instrument Illumination - As Required
    IRU Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 - ON
    HUD, MCD, MFDs - ON and Adjusted
    COMM/NAV Radios - Set
    Pilot STBY Instruments - Checked
    ELT Switch - NORM
    FED ARM Switch - Disarm
    OBIGGS L&R Switchlights - ON
    COMPT AIR FLOW - ON
    TRIM AIR - ON
    AVIONICS COOL ORIDE - OFF
    W/S DEFOG - ON
    L and R W/S Anti-Ice - OFF
    ENG Anti-Ice - OFF
    Probe Heat - OFF
    No Smoking, Fasten Seatbelts Signs - ON
    Anti-Skid/Brake Temp Switch - ARM
    Mission Computer (FMC) - Initialized
    FCS Actuator Panel - EFCS
    Mission Computer Data / FMC - Setup Flight Plan and Verified
    Fuel Pumps #3 - ON
    APU Starter - START, wait RPM >95%
    APU Bleed - ON
    APU Generator - ON
    HYD2 and HYD3 AUX Pumps - ON, verify PRESS PSI >3000

    LOADMASTER CHECKLIST

    Loadmaster Computer - On
    Open Cargo Ramp/Door - As Required
    Cargo Selected and Loaded - Check
    Takeoff Weight is under Safe Limits - Verify
    CG is under Safe Limits - Verify, crosscheck with Charts

    BEFORE START ENGINES CHECKLIST

    COMM Radios - Set
    APU and External Equipment - As Required
    Parking Brake - On
    WAP Displays - Checked
    Fuel QTY - Checked

    ENGINE START CHECKLIST

    MFD 2, 3 - Set for Engine Start
    NAV Lights - ON
    ANTICOL Lights - FSLG/WING
    ENGINE IGNITION Selector Switch - A or B, or A&B
    Throttles - IDLE
    Bleed Air Supply - Checked
    Engine Shutoff Valve 1 - ON
    Start Engine 1 - Start
    Monitor N2 and Engine Parameters, Engine 1 - Monitor
    Engine Shutoff Valve 4 - ON
    Start Engine 4 - Start
    Monitor N2 and Engine Parameters, Engine 4 - Monitor
    Start Engines 2, 3 - Follow Procedure Above, Start & Monitor
    APU Bleed - OFF
    Engine Bleeds - ON, All Four
    Wing De-Ice - As Required
    ENG Anti-Ice - As Required
    Probe Heat Switchlights - As Required (ON Below 6 Deg C)
    Packs L and R - ON
    Hyd Pumps PRI/SEC/AUX - ON, All Four

    BEFORE TAXI CHECKLIST

    DC X TIE Switch - AUTO
    Hydraulic XFER Pump - AUTO
    Flaps/Slats - Checked for Full Movement
    Flight Controls - Checked for Full Deflection
    Flight Controls - Checked In MECH Law
    APU Generator - OFF
    APU - OFF
    External Power - OFF
    STBY ENG SEL - EPR
    Thrust Rating - SET MAX, DRT or MAN as Required
    Flaps - Set
    Stabilizer, Rudder Trim, Aileron Trim - Set, 0 and 0
    Altimeters - Set
    Doors - Closed
    Hydraulic Temps - Checked
    WAP Display - Checked

    TAXI CHECKLIST

    Taxi - 40% N1 Max
    Taxi Lights - On, Extended
    Brakes - Minimize Use
    Thrust Reversers - Avoid Repeated Cycle of use to Slow Down

    BEFORE TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

    Brakes, Steering and Stick - Checked
    Flight Instruments - Checked
    Probe Heat Switchlights - ON
    Fuel Boost Pumps - ON
    WAP Display - Checked

    LINEUP CHECKLIST

    Slats/Flaps - Extended, Flaps ½, Index Confirmed
    Hydraulic Temps - Checked
    Exterior Lights - As Required
    Landing Lights - ON, Extended

    TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

    Brakes - Hold
    Takeoff Thrust - MAX EPR or DRT EPR
    Engines - Stabilize at 1.15 EPR
    Brakes - Released
    Rotate - 12 Degrees

    AFTER TAKEOFF CHECKLIST

    Landing Gear - UP, Lights Out
    Flaps/Slats - UP/RET
    Anti-Ice - As Required
    Pressurization/Air Conditioning Packs - Checked and ON

    CRUISE

    Altimeters - Set
    Anti-Ice - As Required
    Pressurization - Checked
    Exterior Lights - As Required
    Pers Warning Signs - As Required

    DESCENT

    Engine Ignition Selector Switch - A or B or A&B
    Anti-Ice - As Required
    Pers Warning Signs - ON
    Enroute Descent - Lowest of Mach 0.74 / 310 KIAS
    Tactical Descent - Lowest of Mach 0.80 / 320 KIAS

    APPROACH

    Passing 10,000 - Feet 250 KIAS Max
    Exterior Lights - ON
    Altimeters - Set
    Flaps - Set
    Thrust Rating - As Required (Normally MAX)
    WAP Display - Checked

    BEFORE LANDING

    Slats/Flaps - Extended, Flaps on Index
    Landing Gear - Down
    Spoiler Switch - ARM

    LANDING

    Normal Landing (3/4 to FULL Flaps) - FPV set to -1.0 TO -1.5 degrees, 240FPM
    Assault Landing (FULL Flaps) - FPV set to -1.5 TO -2.0 degrees, 360 FPM
    Reversers - Four REV, Reverse IDLE at 70 kts

    AFTER LANDING

    Flaps/Slats - UP/RET
    Spoiler Switch - Dearmed
    Exterior Lights - As Required
    Cargo Door and Ramp - As Required
    Engines - Operate at 1.05 EPR or less for 5 Minutes
    Engine 1 and 4 HYD PRI, SEC, AUX Pumps - OFF
    APU - Start
    APU Generator - ON
    Engine 1 and 4 Boost Pumps - OFF
    Probe Heat - OFF

    COCKPIT SWITCHOFF

    Parking Brake - ON
    Engine Shut Off Switches - OFF
    Anti-Ice - OFF
    Hyd Pumps - OFF
    Interior and Exterior Lights - As Required
    Pers Warning Signs - OFF
    IRU Switches 1, 2, 3, 4 - OFF
    OBIGGS L&R Swithlights - OFF
    EMERG LT Switch - OFF
    DC X TIE Switch - AUTO
    EMERG PWR Switch - OFF
    XFER Buses - OFF
    APU - OFF
    APU GEN - OFF
    BATT Switch - OFF

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