Inibuilds A220-300MSFS 2024 Startup Checklist · 178 steps
Inibuilds A220-300
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
Originally developed by Bombardier as the CSeries, the A220-300 (formerly BD-500-1A11 CS300) first flew on 27 February 2015 and entered service with airBaltic in December 2016. Airbus acquired a majority stake in the program in 2018, rebranding the family as the A220. Powered by Pratt and Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines offering a 12:1 bypass ratio, the A220-300 delivers around 20% lower fuel burn per seat than the aircraft it replaces, serving the 130-160 seat market that had been underserved for decades.
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SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerAirbus Canada Limited Partnership
first Flight2015
roleNarrow-body short to medium-range airliner
crew2 pilots + cabin crew
engines2x Pratt and Whitney PW1500G (104 kN / 23,300 lbf each)
max Speed871 km/h (Mach 0.82)
range6,297 km (3,400 nmi)
ceiling41,000 ft
weight70,900 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)NOTE: Check departure, enroute, destination, and alternate weather. Note wind, QNH, icing levels, and any significant weather along route. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMsNOTE: Check for runway closures, navaid outages, airspace restrictions at departure and destination. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanNOTE: Generate and review Operational Flight Plan - route, fuel, winds, alternates, cost index. | LOADED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningNOTE: Block fuel: taxi fuel + trip fuel + contingency (5%) + alternate fuel + final reserve (30 min) + extra. A220-300 burns approx. 2,200 kg/hr at cruise. | VERIFIED | |
| 05 | Weight and Balance / LoadsheetCAUTION: Verify ZFW, TOW, and LW are within limits. Check CG trim setting. A220-300 MTOW 70,900 kg. | WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewNOTE: Review departure procedure, expected arrival, and alternate approach. Check transition altitudes and MSA. | BRIEFED | |
| 07 | MEL / CDL ItemsNOTE: Review any Minimum Equipment List or Configuration Deviation List items for dispatch. | CHECKED | |
| 08 | Performance - Takeoff SpeedsNOTE: V1, VR, V2, and FLEX temp based on TOW, runway conditions, and OAT. Enter into FMS PERF page. | CALCULATED |
PHS 2 — Electrical Power Up8 steps
| 01 | Battery 1 | ON | |
| 02 | Battery 2 | ON | |
| 03 | External PowerNOTE: Check ELEC synoptic for power source. Use GPU before starting APU to save fuel. | ON (if available) | |
| 04 | APU Master | ON | |
| 05 | APU StartNOTE: Wait for AVAIL indication on CAS - approximately 1-2 minutes. | ON | |
| 06 | APU GeneratorNOTE: Verify APU GEN on ELEC synoptic page. | ON | |
| 07 | APU Bleed | ON | |
| 08 | External Power | OFF (once APU running) |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation12 steps
| 01 | ADIRS 1, 2, 3CAUTION: Do not move aircraft during IRS alignment. Full alignment takes approximately 5-10 minutes. | NAV | |
| 02 | Navigation Lights | ON | |
| 03 | Seat Belts Sign | ON | |
| 04 | No Smoking Sign | AUTO | |
| 05 | Emergency Exit Lights | ARM | |
| 06 | Oxygen System | CHECK - crew masks 100% and regulator on NORM | |
| 07 | Fuel Pumps - Left and RightNOTE: Check fuel quantity on FUEL synoptic page. Verify total fuel matches loaded quantity. | AUTO | |
| 08 | Hydraulic Systems | CHECK - green on synoptic | |
| 09 | Window Heat | ON | |
| 10 | Panel Lights | SET as required | |
| 11 | Stall Protection System | CHECK | |
| 12 | Clock | SET / CHECK UTC |
PHS 4 — FMS Setup11 steps
| 01 | FMS - Departure Airport / RunwayNOTE: Enter ICAO departure airport, runway, and SID on MCDU INIT page. | SET | |
| 02 | FMS - Destination / AlternateNOTE: Enter destination ICAO, arrival runway, STAR, and approach. Set alternate airport. | SET | |
| 03 | FMS - Route / Flight PlanNOTE: Load SimBrief OFP route or enter manually. Cross-check waypoints. | VERIFIED | |
| 04 | FMS - Cost Index / Cruise LevelNOTE: Cost index per OFP. Typical cruise FL360-FL410 for A220-300. | SET | |
| 05 | FMS - Fuel QuantitiesNOTE: Confirm FMS fuel matches actual fuel on board from FUEL synoptic. | VERIFIED | |
| 06 | FMS - ZFW / CGCAUTION: Enter Zero Fuel Weight and CG from loadsheet. Incorrect ZFW affects V-speed calculations. | ENTERED | |
| 07 | FMS - PERF TAKEOFF Page | COMPLETE - V1, Vr, V2, FLEX entered | |
| 08 | FCU - Initial Altitude | SET - initial climb altitude | |
| 09 | Transponder | SET - squawk code entered, STBY | |
| 10 | Radios (VHF 1 / 2) | SET - ATIS and departure frequencies | |
| 11 | ACARSNOTE: Log on to ACARS network if available. Send OUT message. | INITIALIZED - logon complete |
PHS 5 — Before Start10 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Beacon LightNOTE: Signal to ground crew that engines are about to start. | ON | |
| 03 | DoorsCAUTION: Verify all passenger and cargo doors are closed and slides armed. | CLOSED - check door synoptic | |
| 04 | Thrust Levers | IDLE | |
| 05 | APU BleedNOTE: APU bleed supplies pneumatic power for engine start. | ON | |
| 06 | PacksNOTE: Turn packs OFF to maximize bleed air for engine start. | OFF | |
| 07 | Anti-IceNOTE: Engine and wing anti-ice as required for conditions. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | CAS Messages | CHECKED - no abnormal alerts | |
| 09 | Start Clearance | RECEIVED from ATC | |
| 10 | Ground CrewCAUTION: Confirm area clear of ground equipment and personnel before starting engines. | CLEARED TO START |
PHS 6 — Engine Start13 steps
| 01 | Engine 2 Start SwitchNOTE: Engine 2 (right) is typically started first on the A220. FADEC controls the start sequence automatically. | START | |
| 02 | Engine 2 N2CAUTION: Monitor N2, N1, ITT, and oil pressure during start. Abort if limits exceeded or no light-off. | MONITOR - rising | |
| 03 | Engine 2 Fuel Flow / Ignition | CONFIRMED - fuel flow rising, ITT rising | |
| 04 | Engine 2 IdleNOTE: Engine stabilised at idle typically in 40-60 seconds. Verify oil pressure positive. | STABLE - N1 and ITT in normal range | |
| 05 | Engine 1 Start SwitchNOTE: Start Engine 1 after Engine 2 is stable at idle. | START | |
| 06 | Engine 1 N2CAUTION: Monitor N2, N1, ITT, and oil pressure during start. Abort if limits exceeded. | MONITOR - rising | |
| 07 | Engine 1 Fuel Flow / Ignition | CONFIRMED - fuel flow rising, ITT rising | |
| 08 | Engine 1 Idle | STABLE - N1 and ITT in normal range | |
| 09 | Engine Generators (GEN 1 and 2) | ON - verify on ELEC synoptic | |
| 10 | Engine Bleeds (ENG BLD 1 and 2) | ON | |
| 11 | Packs 1 and 2NOTE: Restore packs after both engines running and bleed available. | AUTO | |
| 12 | APU Bleed | OFF | |
| 13 | APU MasterNOTE: Shut down APU once both engines are stable and packs on engine bleed. | OFF |
PHS 7 — After Start / Taxi13 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsCAUTION: Move sidestick full travel in all axes. Verify control surface response on synoptic. | CHECK - full range of motion | |
| 02 | Pitch TrimNOTE: Check FMS trim reference from loadsheet CG. | SET for takeoff - per CG | |
| 03 | Rudder Trim | ZERO | |
| 04 | FlapsNOTE: Select flap setting per FMS PERF TAKEOFF page - Flap 1 or Flap 2 typical for takeoff. | SET takeoff configuration | |
| 05 | Ground Spoilers | ARM | |
| 06 | Auto Brake | MAX (RTO mode) | |
| 07 | Transponder | AUTO | |
| 08 | Taxi Light | ON | |
| 09 | Nose / Runway Turnoff Lights | SET as required | |
| 10 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 11 | Brakes | CHECK - apply briefly after first movement | |
| 12 | Taxi Speed | MAX 30 kts straight, 10 kts turns | |
| 13 | CAS Messages | CHECK during taxi - no abnormal messages |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff13 steps
| 01 | Takeoff BriefingNOTE: Review V1, Vr, V2, SID, engine failure procedure, and rejected takeoff criteria. | COMPLETE | |
| 02 | Flaps | VERIFY takeoff configuration - green on EICAS | |
| 03 | Flight Controls | CHECKED | |
| 04 | Flight Instruments | CHECKED - altimeter set, heading correct | |
| 05 | FMS / Autoflight | ARMED - verify modes on FMA | |
| 06 | TCAS | TA/RA | |
| 07 | Terrain / GPWS | CHECK - armed and active | |
| 08 | Cabin CrewNOTE: Call cabin crew: seats for takeoff. | NOTIFIED - takeoff imminent | |
| 09 | Taxi Light | OFF | |
| 10 | Strobe Lights | ON | |
| 11 | Landing Lights | ON | |
| 12 | Runway Turnoff Lights | OFF | |
| 13 | Thrust LeversCAUTION: Do not advance thrust levers before ATC takeoff clearance received. | SET TO FLEX or TOGA when cleared |
PHS 9 — Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversCAUTION: Confirm both engines spooling up symmetrically. Reject takeoff if abnormal indication before V1. | FLEX or TOGA - advance smoothly | |
| 02 | Engine Instruments | CHECK - both engines stable at set thrust | |
| 03 | 80 Knots Callout | CROSS-CHECK airspeed indicators | |
| 04 | V1WARNING: V1 is the go/no-go decision speed. Reject takeoff only for catastrophic engine failure or fire before V1. | CONTINUE - no abort after V1 | |
| 05 | Vr (Rotation) | ROTATE - 2-3 deg/sec to 15 deg nose up | |
| 06 | V2 (Positive Rate) | POSITIVE RATE confirmed - call gear up | |
| 07 | Landing GearNOTE: Select gear up on positive rate of climb confirmed. Gear doors close by 200 ft. | UP | |
| 08 | Autopilot | ENGAGE when desired (above 400 ft AGL) |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb10 steps
| 01 | Flaps | RETRACT on schedule - follow FMA F and S speeds | |
| 02 | Thrust Levers | CLB detent at thrust reduction altitude (~1,500 ft AGL) | |
| 03 | Landing Lights | OFF above 10,000 ft | |
| 04 | Seat Belt Sign | AUTO or OFF above 10,000 ft when appropriate | |
| 05 | Engine Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED - per icing conditions | |
| 06 | Climb Speed | 250 kts below FL100, then managed speed above | |
| 07 | Altimeter | SET STD (1013 hPa / 29.92) at transition altitude | |
| 08 | Pressurisation | CHECK - cabin altitude climbing normally | |
| 09 | Fuel Balance | CHECK - within limits | |
| 10 | ACARS | SEND OFF message if applicable |
PHS 11 — Cruise9 steps
| 01 | Cruise Altitude | REACHED - level off complete | |
| 02 | Thrust Levers | CRZ managed - autothrust active | |
| 03 | Cruise Speed | Mach 0.82 typical - managed or selected | |
| 04 | Fuel Check | COMPARE with OFP - note any discrepancy | |
| 05 | ETA Check | MONITOR - compare FMS ETA vs OFP ETA | |
| 06 | Systems Check | MONITOR - hydraulics, bleed, electrical, pressurisation | |
| 07 | Position Reports | AS REQUIRED - ACARS or voice to ATC | |
| 08 | Weather Monitoring | ONGOING - radar active, check for deviations | |
| 09 | Top of Descent Planning | REVIEW - FMS T/D point, STAR constraints |
PHS 12 — Descent Preparation8 steps
| 01 | Destination ATIS / D-ATISNOTE: Note active runway, QNH, wind, and any special procedures. | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | Approach BriefingNOTE: Brief STAR, approach type, minima, missed approach, runway lighting, and alternate. | COMPLETE | |
| 03 | FMS - STAR / ApproachNOTE: Confirm STAR, transition, and approach loaded. Check speed/altitude constraints. | LOADED and VERIFIED | |
| 04 | FMS - PERF ARRIVAL PageNOTE: Enter arrival wind, QNH. FMS will compute Vapp. | COMPLETE - Vapp and wind entered | |
| 05 | Minimums / MDA / DANOTE: Set decision altitude or minimum descent altitude per approach plate. | SET on PFD | |
| 06 | AltimeterNOTE: Set local QNH when descending through transition level. | QNH SET below transition level | |
| 07 | Fuel Check | COMPARE with planned - note if below minimums | |
| 08 | Destination Alternate | CONFIRMED suitable |
PHS 13 — Descent7 steps
| 01 | Seat Belt Sign | ON | |
| 02 | TCAS | TA/RA - confirm active | |
| 03 | Descent Speed | Mach 0.78 / 290 kts - transition to 250 kts below FL100 | |
| 04 | Engine Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Landing Lights | ON below 10,000 ft | |
| 06 | Pressurisation | CHECK - cabin descending to field elevation | |
| 07 | Fuel | CHECK - fuel balance and quantity |
PHS 14 — Approach12 steps
| 01 | Flaps 1 | EXTEND at Green Dot speed (~220 kts) | |
| 02 | Slats Extended | CONFIRM on EICAS | |
| 03 | Speed | REDUCE to S speed - managed or Conf 1 | |
| 04 | Flaps 2NOTE: Flap 2 for approach sequence. | EXTEND at F speed (~190 kts) | |
| 05 | Landing GearNOTE: Gear down typically at 8-10 NM final, below 190 kts. | DOWN - at or before FAF | |
| 06 | Flaps 3 or FullNOTE: Flap 3 for landing typical (Full for short runways). | SELECT landing configuration | |
| 07 | SpeedNOTE: FMS computes Vapp based on weight and wind. Monitor and maintain. | VAPP - typically Vls + 5 kts | |
| 08 | Ground Spoilers | ARMED | |
| 09 | Auto Brake | MED or HIGH as required | |
| 10 | Autopilot / FD | AS REQUIRED - LOC and G/S armed | |
| 11 | Runway in SightWARNING: If runway not in sight at DA/MDA - EXECUTE MISSED APPROACH immediately. | CONFIRM at minimums | |
| 12 | ILS / Approach Track | STABLE - on localizer and glideslope |
PHS 15 — Landing9 steps
| 01 | Stable Approach CheckCAUTION: If not stable by 1,000 ft AGL in IMC or 500 ft AGL VMC - GO AROUND. | STABLE - speed, rate of descent, track | |
| 02 | Speed | VAPP maintained to flare | |
| 03 | Flare | REDUCE THRUST to idle at 20 ft - flare gently | |
| 04 | Touchdown | FIRM - on main gear first, 500-1,000 ft past threshold | |
| 05 | Thrust Reversers | DEPLOY - maximum reverse thrust | |
| 06 | Spoilers | VERIFY DEPLOYED automatically on ground | |
| 07 | Autobrake | VERIFY active - monitor deceleration | |
| 08 | Reverse Thrust | CANCEL at 70 kts - stow before taxi speed | |
| 09 | Manual Braking | TAKE OVER as required below 70 kts |
PHS 16 — After Landing10 steps
| 01 | Ground Spoilers | DISARM | |
| 02 | Flaps | RETRACT - UP | |
| 03 | Auto Brake | OFF | |
| 04 | Strobe Lights | OFF | |
| 05 | Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 06 | Taxi Light | ON | |
| 07 | Transponder | STBY or as ATC instructs | |
| 08 | ACARS | SEND IN message if applicable | |
| 09 | Anti-Ice | OFF (unless conditions require) | |
| 10 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED from ATC |
PHS 17 — Parking / Shutdown17 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | APU MasterNOTE: Start APU for electrical power before shutting down engines. | ON | |
| 03 | APU Generator | ON | |
| 04 | APU Bleed | ON | |
| 05 | External PowerNOTE: Ground power preferred for long turnaround to reduce APU fuel burn. | CONNECT if available | |
| 06 | Thrust Levers | IDLE | |
| 07 | Engine 1 MasterNOTE: Allow 3-5 min engine cool-down at idle before shutdown after high power operations. | OFF | |
| 08 | Engine 2 Master | OFF | |
| 09 | Seat Belt Sign | OFF | |
| 10 | Beacon Light | OFF (after both engines stopped) | |
| 11 | Fuel Pumps | OFF | |
| 12 | Packs / Bleed Air | OFF or as required | |
| 13 | ADIRS | OFF | |
| 14 | Navigation Lights | OFF | |
| 15 | Cockpit Voice Recorder | SAVE if required | |
| 16 | APU MasterNOTE: Allow APU to cool approximately 1 minute before turning off APU master. | OFF (when ground power available or ready to secure) | |
| 17 | BatteriesNOTE: Turn off BAT 1 and BAT 2 last. | OFF |