Airbus A320neoMSFS 2024 Startup Checklist · 187 steps
Airbus A320neo
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Airbus A320neo (New Engine Option) entered service in 2016 as a re-engined variant of the legendary A320 family. Featuring LEAP-1A or PW1100G engines and sharklet wingtips, it delivers 20% better fuel efficiency. The A320 family has sold over 17,000 units, making it the best-selling single-aisle jet in history.
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SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerAirbus
first Flight2014
roleNarrow-body airliner
crew2 pilots + cabin crew
engines2x CFM LEAP-1A / PW1100G
max Speed871 km/h (Mach 0.82)
range6,300 km (3,400 nmi)
ceiling39,800 ft
weight79,000 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)NOTE: Check departure, enroute, destination, and alternate weather. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMsNOTE: Check for runway closures, navigation aid outages, and airspace restrictions. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanNOTE: Generate and review Operational Flight Plan - route, fuel, winds, alternates. | LOADED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningNOTE: Block fuel includes taxi, trip, contingency (5%), alternate, final reserve (30 min), and extra. | VERIFIED | |
| 05 | Weight & Balance / LoadsheetCAUTION: Verify ZFW, TOW, and LW are within limits. Check trim setting (CG%). | WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewNOTE: Review departure and expected arrival procedures. Check transition altitudes. | BRIEFED | |
| 07 | MEL / CDL ItemsNOTE: Review any Minimum Equipment List or Configuration Deviation List items. | CHECKED | |
| 08 | Performance - Takeoff SpeedsNOTE: V1, VR, V2, and flex temperature based on TOW, runway, and conditions. | CALCULATED |
PHS 2 — Electrical Power Up7 steps
| 01 | Battery 1 & 2 | ON | |
| 02 | External PowerNOTE: Check ECAM ELEC page for power source. | ON (if available) | |
| 03 | APU Master Switch | ON | |
| 04 | APU StartNOTE: Wait for AVAIL light on ECAM (~1 min). | ON | |
| 05 | APU Bleed | ON | |
| 06 | External Power | OFF (if APU running) | |
| 07 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)NOTE: GSX menu (Ctrl+F12): Ground Power Unit > Connect. Provides external AC power while engines are off. | CONNECT |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation8 steps
| 01 | Crew Oxygen | ON | |
| 02 | ADIRS 1, 2, 3CAUTION: Do not move aircraft during alignment (~7 min). | NAV | |
| 03 | Navigation Lights | ON | |
| 04 | Seat Belts Sign | ON | |
| 05 | No Smoking Sign | AUTO | |
| 06 | Emergency Exit Lights | ARM | |
| 07 | Fuel PumpsNOTE: L TK 1 & 2, R TK 1 & 2 ON. Centre tank pumps ON only if centre tank has fuel. | ON (Wing tanks) | |
| 08 | Panel Lights | SET AS NEEDED |
PHS 4 — MCDU Setup9 steps
| 01 | MCDU - INIT A Page | ENTER Flight Number, Cost Index | |
| 02 | MCDU - FROM/TO | SET Departure/Arrival airports | |
| 03 | MCDU - F-PLN | VERIFY or ENTER route | |
| 04 | MCDU - INIT B PageNOTE: Verify block fuel matches actual. ZFW/CG from loadsheet. | ENTER Fuel, ZFW, CG | |
| 05 | MCDU - PERFNOTE: Speeds calculated from weight data. Get from performance calculator or OFP. | ENTER V1, VR, V2, FLEX Temp | |
| 06 | FCU Altitude | SET Initial Climb Altitude | |
| 07 | FCU Heading / Speed | SET as required | |
| 08 | Transponder | SET assigned code - STBY | |
| 09 | ATC/TCAS | SET |
PHS 5 — Before Start12 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Beacon LightNOTE: Signal to ground crew that engines will start. | ON | |
| 03 | Doors | CLOSED (check ECAM DOOR page) | |
| 04 | Thrust Levers | IDLE | |
| 05 | Pack SwitchesNOTE: Reduces APU bleed load during engine start. | OFF | |
| 06 | Engine Mode SelectorNOTE: Enables automatic ignition and packs off for engine start. | IGN/START | |
| 07 | Ground CrewCAUTION: Wait for pushback clearance if required. | CLEARED TO START | |
| 08 | GSX - Fuel TruckNOTE: GSX menu: Refuel Aircraft. Set desired fuel load before confirming. | REFUEL COMPLETE | |
| 09 | GSX - Catering ServiceNOTE: GSX menu: Call Catering. Forward and aft catering trucks will service the aircraft. | COMPLETE | |
| 10 | GSX - Passenger BoardingNOTE: GSX menu: Board Passengers. Wait for all passengers to board. | COMPLETE | |
| 11 | GSX - All Passenger DoorsCAUTION: Confirm all door indicators show CLOSED before requesting pushback. | CLOSED | |
| 12 | GSX - Pushback RequestNOTE: GSX menu: Request Pushback. Select direction when prompted. | INITIATED |
PHS 6 — Engine Start11 steps
| 01 | Engine Master 2NOTE: Right engine first is standard for A320. | ON (start right engine first) | |
| 02 | Engine 2 N2CAUTION: Watch EGT - abort if exceeding limits. | MONITOR - Wait for stable idle | |
| 03 | Engine Master 1 | ON | |
| 04 | Engine 1 N2 | MONITOR - Wait for stable idle | |
| 05 | Engine Mode SelectorNOTE: Return to NORM after both engines stabilised. | NORM | |
| 06 | Engine Bleeds | ON (Both) | |
| 07 | Pack Switches | ON (Both) | |
| 08 | APU Bleed | OFF | |
| 09 | APU Master | OFF | |
| 10 | Generator Switches | VERIFY ON (GEN 1 & 2) | |
| 11 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)NOTE: GSX menu: Ground Power Unit > Disconnect. Disconnect once AC bus is powered by engines. | DISCONNECT |
PHS 7 — After Start / Taxi12 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsCAUTION: Move sidestick full left/right, forward/back - verify on ECAM. | CHECK (full deflection) | |
| 02 | Pitch TrimNOTE: Check loadsheet for trim value. | SET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 03 | Rudder Trim | ZERO | |
| 04 | Ground Spoilers | ARM | |
| 05 | FlapsNOTE: Check performance data for correct setting. | SET for takeoff (CONF 1+F, 2, or 3) | |
| 06 | Auto Brake | MAX | |
| 07 | Cabin Crew | NOTIFIED | |
| 08 | Taxi Light | ON | |
| 09 | Nose Light | TAXI | |
| 10 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 11 | Brakes | CHECK during first movement | |
| 12 | Flight InstrumentsNOTE: PFD, ND, ECAM - cross-check heading and attitude. | CHECK during taxi |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff15 steps
| 01 | Flight Controls | CHECKED | |
| 02 | Flight Instruments | CHECKED | |
| 03 | BriefingNOTE: Review departure, SID, engine failure procedures. | CONFIRMED | |
| 04 | FlapsNOTE: Verify matches MCDU PERF TAKEOFF page. | CONFIRM T/O setting | |
| 05 | V-Speeds | CONFIRM V1, VR, V2 | |
| 06 | Transponder | AUTO / ON, ALT RPTG ON | |
| 07 | ECAM MemoNOTE: Verify: AUTO BRK MAX, SIGN ON, CABIN READY, SPLRS ARM, FLAPS T/O, T/O CONFIG NORMAL. | CHECK - T/O NO BLUE | |
| 08 | Radar / PWSNOTE: Weather radar SYS 1, Predictive Windshear AUTO. | ON / AUTO | |
| 09 | ATC Clearance | OBTAINED | |
| 10 | PacksNOTE: May be set OFF for performance on short/hot runways. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 11 | Landing Lights | ON (Both) | |
| 12 | Strobe Lights | ON or AUTO | |
| 13 | Nose Light | T.O. | |
| 14 | Runway Turnoff Lights | ON | |
| 15 | TCAS | TA/RA |
PHS 9 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Brakes | HOLD | |
| 02 | Thrust LeversNOTE: Stabilise engines before applying takeoff thrust. | ADVANCE to 50% N1 | |
| 03 | Brakes | RELEASE | |
| 04 | Thrust LeversNOTE: Use FLEX if FLEX temp entered, otherwise TOGA. | FLX/MCT or TOGA | |
| 05 | FMACAUTION: If FMA does not show correct modes, reject takeoff. | VERIFY - MAN FLX (or MAN TOGA), SRS, RWY | |
| 06 | 80 KnotsCAUTION: Below 80 kts is the low-speed reject zone. | CROSS-CHECK speed - callout | |
| 07 | V1WARNING: Do not reject takeoff above V1 unless aircraft is unsafe to fly. | CALLOUT - committed to fly | |
| 08 | Rotate at VRNOTE: Rotation rate ~3°/sec to target attitude. | SMOOTH backstick - pitch 15° nose up | |
| 09 | Positive Climb | CONFIRMED | |
| 10 | Landing GearNOTE: Select UP once positive rate of climb confirmed. | UP |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb13 steps
| 01 | Thrust Reduction AltitudeNOTE: Typically at 1,500 ft AGL - follow SID or airline policy. | THRUST LEVERS to CL detent | |
| 02 | Autopilot 1 | ON | |
| 03 | At S-Speed - FlapsNOTE: Retract incrementally as speed builds: 2 → 1 → 0. | RETRACT to 0 | |
| 04 | Speed Brakes | DISARM | |
| 05 | Packs | ON (if turned OFF for takeoff) | |
| 06 | Runway Turnoff Lights | OFF | |
| 07 | Nose Light | OFF | |
| 08 | Landing Gear | CONFIRM UP | |
| 09 | Flaps | CONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 10 | Baro Reference | SET STD above transition altitude | |
| 11 | Altitude on FCUNOTE: Push ALT knob for managed climb. | SET cleared cruise level | |
| 12 | 10,000 ft - Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 13 | 10,000 ft - Seat Belts Sign | OFF (if conditions permit) |
PHS 11 — Cruise9 steps
| 01 | Altitude | VERIFY level at cruise FL | |
| 02 | Autopilot | ON - managed speed | |
| 03 | ECAM - Engine Parameters | CHECK - all normal | |
| 04 | Fuel Quantity & BalanceNOTE: Monitor fuel burn vs. flight plan. Max imbalance ~1,500 kg. | CHECK | |
| 05 | Flight Progress | MONITOR on ND / MCDU PROG page | |
| 06 | MCDU - PERF CRZ Page | VERIFY wind, temp, cost index | |
| 07 | Radios | SET as required for ATC sectors | |
| 08 | SignsNOTE: Seat belt sign ON for turbulence. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | Step ClimbsNOTE: Consider step climb as fuel burns off for better efficiency. | AS REQUIRED |
PHS 12 — Descent Preparation8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Airport InformationNOTE: Note QNH, wind, runway in use, transition level. | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | MCDU - PERF APPR Page | ENTER QNH, Temp, Wind, Trans LVL, Minimums | |
| 03 | MCDU - APPR Page | VERIFY or SELECT approach and runway | |
| 04 | Approach BriefingNOTE: Review approach chart, minimums, missed approach procedure. | COMPLETED | |
| 05 | Landing Elevation | SET on MCDU | |
| 06 | Auto BrakeNOTE: LO for dry runway, MED for wet or short runway. | SET (LO or MED) | |
| 07 | ILS FrequencyNOTE: Verify on both PFDs. | SET and IDENTIFIED | |
| 08 | FCU Altitude | SET first constraint altitude |
PHS 13 — Descent8 steps
| 01 | ATC Descent Clearance | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | FCU Altitude | SET cleared altitude | |
| 03 | ALT KnobNOTE: Or PULL for open/selected descent. | PUSH for managed descent | |
| 04 | Transition LevelNOTE: Both PFDs - verify altimeters match. | SET local QNH when passing | |
| 05 | 10,000 ft - Landing Lights | ON (Both) | |
| 06 | 10,000 ft - Seat Belts Sign | ON | |
| 07 | EFIS - CSTRNOTE: Display altitude and speed constraints on ND. | SELECT on both NDs | |
| 08 | LS ButtonNOTE: Displays ILS localiser and glideslope scales. | ON (both PFDs) |
PHS 14 — Approach14 steps
| 01 | APPR Button on FCUNOTE: Arms LOC and G/S modes - verify on FMA. | PRESS when cleared for approach | |
| 02 | Speed | MANAGED - green dot or as assigned | |
| 03 | Flaps 1NOTE: Monitor speed tape for speed target. | SET at S-speed | |
| 04 | Flaps 2 | SET at F-speed | |
| 05 | Landing GearNOTE: Select DOWN when established on localiser or as required. | DOWN | |
| 06 | Ground Spoilers | ARM | |
| 07 | Flaps 3 | SET | |
| 08 | Flaps FULLNOTE: CONF FULL for shortest landing distance. CONF 3 if required. | SET | |
| 09 | Landing Gear | CONFIRM DOWN - 3 greens | |
| 10 | Auto Brake | CONFIRM ARMED | |
| 11 | Cabin CrewNOTE: Press CALLS ALL for cabin ready confirmation. | NOTIFIED | |
| 12 | Runway Turnoff Lights | ON | |
| 13 | Nose Light | T.O. | |
| 14 | ECAM MemoCAUTION: All landing items must show no blue - if blue items remain, resolve before landing. | CHECK - LDG NO BLUE |
PHS 15 — Landing11 steps
| 01 | 1,000 ft - Stable ApproachWARNING: If not stabilised by 1,000 ft AGL, execute go-around. | VERIFY | |
| 02 | 500 ft - AutopilotNOTE: Or leave on for autoland (CAT II/III). | OFF (disconnect AP1) | |
| 03 | VAPPNOTE: Monitor speed trend - correct for wind. | MAINTAIN approach speed | |
| 04 | Flare (~30 ft)NOTE: Listen for 'RETARD' callout. | GENTLE backstick - reduce descent rate | |
| 05 | Thrust Levers | IDLE at ~10-20 ft | |
| 06 | TouchdownNOTE: Hold pitch attitude, lower nose gently. | MAIN GEAR first | |
| 07 | Ground Spoilers | VERIFY DEPLOYED | |
| 08 | Reverse ThrustNOTE: Use reverse as required. Max reverse on contaminated runways. | SELECT REV (both levers up) | |
| 09 | Auto Brake | VERIFY ACTIVE (decel light) | |
| 10 | 70 Knots | REVERSE IDLE - stow reversers | |
| 11 | Braking | MANUAL below 40 kts as needed |
PHS 16 — After Landing12 steps
| 01 | Runway Vacated | CONFIRMED - hold short if instructed | |
| 02 | Flaps | RETRACT to 0 | |
| 03 | Ground Spoilers | DISARM | |
| 04 | Strobe Lights | OFF or AUTO | |
| 05 | Runway Turnoff Lights | ON | |
| 06 | Nose Light | TAXI | |
| 07 | Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 08 | Radar / PWS | OFF | |
| 09 | Transponder | STBY or as required | |
| 10 | APU MasterNOTE: Start APU during taxi for bleed air at gate. | ON (if required for gate) | |
| 11 | APU Start | ON | |
| 12 | Taxi to Gate | FOLLOW ATC instructions |
PHS 17 — Parking / Shutdown20 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | Taxi Light / Nose Light | OFF | |
| 03 | APU Bleed | ON | |
| 04 | Engine Master 1 | OFF | |
| 05 | Engine Master 2 | OFF | |
| 06 | Engine N1NOTE: Wait for full spool-down. | VERIFY below 5% (both) | |
| 07 | Seat Belts Sign | OFF | |
| 08 | Beacon Light | OFF | |
| 09 | Fuel Pumps | ALL OFF | |
| 10 | ADIRS | ALL OFF | |
| 11 | Oxygen | OFF | |
| 12 | APU Bleed | OFF | |
| 13 | Emergency Exit Lights | OFF | |
| 14 | No Smoking Sign | OFF | |
| 15 | APU MasterNOTE: Allow ~2 min cooling before shutdown. | OFF | |
| 16 | Navigation Lights | OFF | |
| 17 | Battery 1 & 2 | OFF | |
| 18 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)NOTE: GSX menu: Ground Power Unit > Connect. Restores external power for turnaround. | CONNECT | |
| 19 | GSX - Jetway / StairsNOTE: GSX menu: Deboard Passengers. Jetway or airstairs will position automatically. | CONNECTED | |
| 20 | GSX - Passenger DeboardingNOTE: Wait for all passengers to deboard before releasing gate. | COMPLETE |