NORMAL CHECKLIST – AIRBUS A320

PRELIMINARY COCKPIT PREP. BEFORE WALKAROUND - SEATED

1 ECAM PAGES
WEATHER RADAR ENG CHECK OIL QUANTITY
WX Radar sw OFF HYD CHECK RESERVOIR FLUID LEVEL

Windshear – PWS sw OFF DOOR CHECK OXYGEN PRESSURE

Gain Knob AUTO/CAL FLIGHT CONTROL
WX Mode Selector AS REQUIRED Flaps CHECK POSITION & UP
PARKING BRAKE Speedbrake Lever DISARMED & RETRACTED
Parking Brake SET BRAKES
ENGINE Chocks ON
Engine Master sw ALL OFF Parking Brake OFF
Engine Mode Selector NORM Brake Pedals PRESS & CHECK PRESS INDICATOR

LANDING GEAR Parking Brake ON

ACCU Pressure CHECK GREEN
Landing Gear Lever CHECK DOWN
Yellow Elec Pump pb AS REQUIRED
WIPERS Yellow Elec Pump pb OFF
Wipers OFF BEFORE WALKAROUND - STANDING
2 EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
BATTERY Life Jackets CHECK
Battery Check ABOVE 25.5V Smoke Hoods CHECK
Battery Pb 1 & 2 ON Gloves CHECK
EXTERNAL POWER Axe CHECK
External Power pb ON (if avail) Portable Fire Extinguisher CHECK
3 Oxygen Mask CHECK
Crew Supply pb ON Escape Ropes CHECK

APU CIRCUIT BREAKERS PANELS

APU Fire Test PERFORM Overhead (49VU) CHECK
Start MASTER SW ON / START Rear (121, 122, 123, 124, 125 VU) CHECK
Bleed ON LANDING GEAR PINS
RMP Onboard and Stowed CHECK
Power sw ON EXTERIOR WALKAROUND
Nav Light OFF
SEL Light OFF
FREQ TUNE
4
ADIRS
ALL IR Modes NAV
L - LIGHTS
Cockpit Lights AS REQUIRED
Nav & Logo sw 1
Strobe sw AUTO
E - EFB
Version CHECK
Initialization START
A - ACCEPTANCE
RCL PUSH 3s
TECH-LOG Technical Logbook CHECK
MEL Min. Equipment Needed CHECK
QRH Quick Reference Handbook CHECK
P - PERFORMANCE
Jeppesen CHECK UPDATE
NAV Charts PREPARE

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 COCKPIT PREPARATION BEFORE START
Start boarding aircraft (Fuel, Baggage, Catering) Final Loadsheet CHECK
OVERHEAD PANEL ZFW/ZFWCG CHECK/REVISE
Recorder Ground Control pb ON FOB CHECK
CVR Test PERFORM Takeoff Data CONFIRM/RECOMPUTE
EVAC CAPT & PURS/CAPT sw AS REQUIRED Seat positions, seatbelts ADJUST
No Smoking Signs AUTO MCDU PERF PAGE / F-PLN
EXT PWR pb OFF & DISCONNECTED
Seatbelt Signs sw ON
Emergency Exit Lights sw ARM Obtain Push Back / Start Up Clearance
Landing Elevation (CAB PRESS PAGE) AUTO ATC Transponder SET FOR OPERATION
A/SKID & N/W STRG ON Windows and Doors CHECK CLOSED
PACK Flow (LOW if below 141) AS REQUIRED Slides CHECK ARMED
Battery 1 & 2 OFF THAN ON Beacon Light sw ON
Fuel Mode Selector AUTO Thrust Levers IDLE
Engine 1 & 2 Fire Test PERFORM ACCU Pressure CHECK
Switching Panel Knob ALL NORMAL NW STRG DISC Memo CHECK DISPLAYED
ACP PA Reception Knob SET MEDIUM RANGE Parking Brake OFF (wait ground)
Fuel Pump pb ON OFF Blocks Time NOTE
Start boarding passengers Packs pb BOTH OFF
ENGINE STARTUP
Chrono START
FMGS INITIALIZATION – D.I.F.S.R.I.P. Engine Mode Selector IGN/START
“Starting Engine 2” ANNOUNCE
ATSU -> AOC MENU -> FLT INIT -> INIT DATA REQ
Engine Master sw 2 ON
DATA Sequence of Events
Engine Type and Aricraft Model CHECK Monitor:
Nav Database Date CHECK • N2 Increases – Start Valve Inline, Bleed Pressure Green, Oil
IRS Monitor Allign CHECK Pressure icreases.
INIT A • N2 16% – Indication of Active Igniter (A or B).
• N2 22% – FF Increases (may cross approx. 200 Kg/h).
Init A page FILL • EGT & N1 – Increases within 15s (max) after fuel is ON.
F-PLN • N2 50% – Start valve closure starts & Igniter indication Off.
Flight plan FILL Engine Idle Parameters CHECK
CROSS CHECK Approx:
Distance
• N1 – 19.5%.
SID CROSS CHECK
• N2 – 58.5%.
Discontinuity CHECK • EGT – 390°C.
SEC F-PLN • FF – 275 Kg/h
Secondary Flight Plan COPY ACTIVE “Starting Engine 1” ANNOUNCE
Engine Out Procedure AS REQUIRED Engine Master sw 1 ON
Engine Idle Parameters CHECK
RAD NAV
Chrono STOP
Radio Nav CHECK FREQUENCIES
AFTER ENGINE STARTUP
INIT B Packs pb BOTH ON
Init B page FILL Engine Mode Selector NORM
FOB on EWD CHECK APU Bleed pb OFF
Estimated TOW / LW CHECK Engine and Wing Anti-Ice pb AS REQUIRED
Extra Time / Fuel at Destination CHECK APU Master pb OFF
PERFORMANCE Ground Spoilers ARM
T/O RWY CHECK Rudder Trim CHECK ZERO
Flap Levers SET FOR TAKEOFF/CHECK
T/O FLAPS CONF / THS INSERT POSITION
Flex / Toga INSERT Pitch Trim SET
V1, VR, V2 INSERT ECAM Status Page CHECK
Transition Altitude CHECK/SET N/W STEER DISC Memo CHECK NOT DISPLAYED
Thrust Reduction / ACC Altitude CHECK/SET “Clear to Disconnect” ANNOUNCE
“Hand Signal” PERFORM

GLARESHIELD / PEDESTAL
Constraint pb BOTH ON
Barometric Reference SET THREE TIMES
Flight Director pb BOTH ON
Squawk Code INSERT
Initial Climb SET

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 TAXI CHECKLIST TAKEOFF
Obtain Taxi Clearance Thrust Levers 50% N1
Nose Light sw TAXI • If the crosswind is at or below 20 kt and there is no tailwind:
Area Clearance “CLEAR L/R SIDE” - Half forward sidestik until 80kt. Release the sidestick
gradually to reach neutral at 100 kt.
Parking Brake OFF (Brake pressure 0)
• In case of tailwind, or if crosswind is greater than 20 kt:
Chrono START - Full forward sidestik until 80kt. Release the sidestick
Brakes PRESS “Brakes Check” gradually to reach neutral at 100 kt.
Flight Controls CHECK
Departure Briefing Brakes RELEASE
F-PLN SID and Transition CHECK Thrust Levers FLX or TOGA
Initial CLB SPD & SPD Limit CHECK “Thrust set” ANNOUNCE
Cleared Altitude on FCU SET Chrono START
T/O Data: Runway REVISE PFD/ND MONITOR
T/O Data: Flaps Lever CHECK • The following modes are displayed:
T/O Data: V1, Vr, V2 REINSERT - MAN TOGA or MAN FLX xx
T/O Data: FLX to Temperature REINSERT - SRS
- RWY
Heading on FCU AS REQUIRED
- A/THR (in blue)
Flight Director CHECK BOTH ON
PFD/ND CHECK BELOW 80 KTS
Takeoff Briefing CONFIRM Takeoff N1 CHECK
Radar ON REACHING 100 KTS
Predictive Windshear System AUTO “ONE UNDRED KNOTS” ANNOUNCE
TERR ON ND pb AS REQUIRED AT V1
Autobrake pb MAX “V1” ANNOUNCE
Takeoff Config pb PRESS/ “Takeoff Normal” AT VR
ECAM Takeoff MEMO CHECK NO BLUE Rotation (Rate 3°/s – Pitch 15°) ORDER / PERFORM
Cabin Report RECEIVE AFTER LIFT-OFF
Chrono STOP SRS Pitch Command Bar FOLLOW
BEFORE TAKEOFF WHEN POSITIVE CLIMB
Brake Temperature CHECK “Below 150°C” “Positive climb” ANNOUNCE
Obtain Takeoff or Line Up Clearance Landing Gear ORDER / UP
Runway Turn Off Lights sw ON Autopilot AS REQUIRED
Nose Light sw TAKE OFF AT THRUST REDUCTION ALTITUDE
Strobe Light sw ON Thrust Levers CL
Landing Lights sw ON Packs pb BOTH ON (10s delay)
TCAS Mode Selector TA or TA/RA AT ACCELERATION ALTITUDE
Approach Path Clear of Traffic CLEARED OF TRAFFIC FMA “THR CLB/CLB”
Cabin crew ADVISE ABOVE ACCELERATION ALTITUDE
Engine Mode Selector IGN/START or NORM At F Speed: Flaps 1 ORDER / SELECT
Sliding Table STOWED At S Speed: Flaps 0 ORDER / SELECT
Takeoff Runway CONFIRM Ground Spoilers DISARM
Packs pb BOTH OFF Nose Light sw OFF
Runway Turn Off Lights sw OFF
AFTER TAKEOFF
APU Bleed pb AS REQUIRED
APU Master Switch AS REQUIRED
Engine Mode Selector AS REQUIRED
TCAS Mode Selector TA/RA
Anti-Ice Protection AS REQUIRED
CLIMB
Pilot Monitoring’s MCDU Page F-PLN
Pilot Flying’s MCDU Page PERF CLB
Barometric Reference STD
Engine Anti-Ice AS REQUIRED
Weather Radar Tilt (INOP) ADJUST
CRZ FL SET AS REQUIRED
AT 10000FT
Landing Lights OFF
Seatbelt Signs AS REQUIRED
EFIS Options CSTR/ARPT
ECAM MEMO REVIEW
RAD NAV Page CLEAR
Secondary F-PLN AS REQUIRED
Optimal / Maximum Altitude CHECK

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 CRUISE Ground Spoilers ARMED
ECAM Memo REVIEW Navigation Accuracy MONITOR (HIGH)
ECAM SYSTEM PAGES REVIEW Weather Radar Tilt (INOP) ADJUST
Periodically review system display pages and, in particular: Approach Checklist COMPLETE
ENG : Oil pressure and temperature FINAL APPROACH
BLEED : BLEED parameters APPR button on FCU PRESS
ELEC : Parameters, GEN loads Autopilot 1+2 ENGAGE
HYD : A slight decrease in quantity is normal.
Fluid contraction during cold soak can be expected.
Flaps 1 (AT GREEN DOT SPEED) SELECT
Green system is lower than on ground, following landing TCAS TA OR TA/RA
gear retraction. Flight Mode Annunciator CHECK
FUEL : Fuel distribution. Localizer Capture MONITOR
COND : Duct temperature, compared with zone temperature. Glideslope Capture MONITOR
Avoid large differences for passenger comfort.
V/S Mode (IF ABOVE SELECT
FLT CTL : Note any unusual control surface position.
DOOR : Oxygen pressure.
GLIDESCLOPE)
Flight Progress CHECK FCU Altitude (IF ABOVE ABOVE A/C ALT
When overflying a waypoint: GLIDESLOPE)
‐ Check track and distance to the next waypoint. Go-Around Altitude SET
When overflying the waypoint, or at least every 30 min: BEFORE PASSING 2000FT AGL
‐ Check FUEL : Check FOB (ECAM ), and fuel prediction (FMGC), Flaps 2 SELECT
and compare with the computer flight plan or the in-cruise Landing Gear DOWN
quick-check table or use performance application.
Autobrakes AS REQUIRED
Step Flight Level AS APPROPRIATE
Flaps 3 SELECT
Navigation Accuracy CHECK GPS PRIMARY
ECAM WHEEL Page CHECK
Weather Radar Tilt (INOP) ADJUST
Flaps FULL AS REQUIRED
Oxygen Mask (IF USED) CHECK
Autothrottle SPEED MODE/OFF
DESCENT PREPARATION Wing Anti-Ice OFF
Weather & Landing Information OBTAIN Exterior Lights SET
NAV Charts PREPARE Sliding Table (INOP) STOWED
LDG Performance CHECK Cabin Crew ADVISED
FMGS: Arrival Page CHECK ECAM MEMO LANDING NO BLUE
FMGS: F-PLN A Page CHECK Landing Checklist COMPLETED
FMGS: PERF APPR Page COMPLETE/CHECK Flight Parameters CHECK
FMGS: RAD NAV Page CHECK
NON-PRECISION APPROACH
FMGS: SEC F-PLN Page AS REQUIRED
INITIAL APPROACH
GPWS Landing Flap 3 AS REQUIRED
Engine Mode Selector IGN/START OR NORM
LDG Elevation AUTO
Seatbelt Signs ON
AUTO Brake AS REQUIRED
Approach Phase CHECK/ACTIVATE
Approach briefing PERFORM
Positioning MONITOR
TERR ON ND AS REQUIRED
Managed Speed CHECK
Weather Radar Tilt (INOIP) ADJUST
Ground Spoilers ARMED
Engine Anti-Ice (below SAT -40°C) AS REQUIRED
Navigation Accuracy MONITOR (HIGH)
Descent Clearance OBTAIN
Weather Radar Tilt (INOP) ADJUST
DESCENT CHECKLIST Approach Checklist COMPLETE
Descent START FINAL APPROACH
Pilot Flying’s MCDU Page PROG/PERF DES RNAV APP: GPS1+2 on Monitor BOTH NAV
Pilot Monitoring’s MCDU Page F-PLN Page
Descent MONITOR RNAV APP: GPS Primary on AVAILABLE
Speed Brakes AS REQUIRED PROG Page
Weather Radar Tilt (INOIP) ADJUST RNP for Approach (ONLY IF NO ENTER
Barometric Reference SET GPS PRIMARY)
ECAM Status CHECK High Accuracy (ONLY IF NO GPS CHECK
AT 10000FT PRIMARY)
Landing Lights ON MANAGE VERT GUIDANCE APPR: PRESS
Seatbelt Signs AS REQUIRED APPR BUTTON
EFIS Option BOTH CSTR Flaps 1 (AT GREEN DOT SPEED) SELECT
LS Button AS REQUIRED TCAS TA OR TA/RA
RAD NAVAIDS SELECTED/IDENTIFIED ND Display ADJUST
NAV Accuracy CHECK RANGE/MODE
ENG MODE Selector AS REQUIRED Flaps 2 (AT S SPEED) SELECT
ILS APPROACH Landing Gear DOWN
INITIAL APPROACH Autobrakes AS REQUIRED
Seatbelt Signs ON Flaps 3 SELECT
Approach Phase CHECK/ACTIVATE ECAM WHEEL Page CHECK
Positioning MONITOR Flaps FULL AS REQUIRED
Managed Speed CHECK Autothrottle SPEED MODE/OFF
Wing Anti-Ice OFF
Exterior Lights SET
Sliding Table (INOP) STOWED
Cabin Report OBTAIN
ECAM MEMO LANDING NO BLUE
Landing Checklist COMPLETED
Flight Parameters
Autopilot
CHECK
OFF Thrust Levers
GO-AROUND
TOGA
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CHECK GO AROUND CHECKLIST Rotation PERFORM
LANDING Flaps RETRACT ONE STEP
AT ABOUT 20FT Landing Gear UP
Flare PERFORM AT GO-AROUND THRUST REDUCTION ALT
Thrust Levers IDLE Thrust Levers CL
AT TOUCHDOWN FCU ALT (IF TARGET SPEED DOES PULL AND CHECK
Engine Reversers MAX NOT INCREASE)
Ground Spoilers CHECK Flaps RETRACT ON
Directional Control CHECK SCHEDULE
Brakes AS REQUIRED
AT ABOUT 70KTS
Thrust Levers REVERSE IDLE
Thrust Levers IDLE (AT 25KTS)
Autobrakes DISENGAGE BELOW
20KTS BATTERY ANNOTATION
AFTER LANDING Battery 1&2 OFF
Landing Lights OFF Battery 1&2 Voltage ABOVE 25.5V
Ground Spoilers DISARM If the Voltage is below 25.5V
Flaps RETRACTED Battery 1&2 AUTO
Engine Mode Selector NORM External Power ON (WAIT 20MIN)
ATC STBY/OFF Battery 1&2 OFF
TCAS Mode Selector STBY Battery 1&2 Voltage ABOVE 25.5V
APU Master Switch ON If the Voltage is below 25.5V
APU Starter ON Repeat
Weather Radar OFF/STBY
Predictive Windshear System OFF
Brake Temperature CHECK
PARKING
Parking Brake ACCU Press CHECK
Parking Brake ON
Anti-Ice OFF
APU Bleed ON
Engine 1+2 Master Switch OFF
Ground Contact ESTABLISH
Slides Disarmed CHECK
Exterior Lights AS REQUIRED
Seatbelt Signs OFF
Elapsed Time STOP
Fuel Pumps OFF
IRS Performance & Fuel Quantity CHECK
ECAM Status CHECK
Brake Fan (INOP) OFF
Parking Brake AS REQUIRED
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
Parking Brake ON
Oxygen Crew Supply OFF
ADIRS 1+2+3 OFF
Exterior Lights OFF
APU Bleed OFF
APU Master Switch OFF
Emergency Exit Lights OFF
No Smoking OFF
External Power AS REQUIRED
Battery 1&2 OFF