| 1 | Verify that external power and air is connected | CAUTION: Starting WCS and or displays without external air can cause damage to those systems as external air is used for cooling when no on-board air is available. |
| 2 | ICS | Check |
| | Verify two-way communication between crewmembers and adjust volume. |
| 3 | DL, TACAN and U/VHF | Set in accordance with mission parameters. |
| 4 | Fuel quantity | Check |
| 5 | Lights | Check |
| | Adjust console and instrument lighting if required. |
| 6 | LTS test | Check |
| | Check that all caution and advisory lights, ECM lights and DDI lights illuminate. |
| | This is done when pilot selects LTS test on MASTER TEST switch. |
| | Note: When pilot selects INST test, RIO fuel counter should decrease to 2000 pounds and MASTER CAUTION, FUEL LOW and OXY LOW lights should illuminate. |
| 7 | Ejection seats | Armed |
| | Visually check that pilot locking tab is depressed. |
| 8 | CANOPY handle | Close |
| | Verify that pilot is ready to close canopy. |
| 9 | Acknowledge | Ready to start |
| | Inform pilot, ready to start. |