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Airbus A320neo Kneeboard
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Airbus A320neoFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)REVIEWED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADED
Fuel PlanningVERIFIED
Weight & Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS
SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED
MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED
Performance - Takeoff SpeedsCALCULATED
02Electrical Power Up6 steps
Battery 1 & 2ON
External PowerON (if available)
APU Master SwitchON
APU StartON
APU BleedON
External PowerOFF (if APU running)
03Cockpit Preparation8 steps
Crew OxygenON
ADIRS 1, 2, 3NAV
Navigation LightsON
Seat Belts SignON
No Smoking SignAUTO
Emergency Exit LightsARM
Fuel PumpsON (Wing tanks)
Panel LightsSET AS NEEDED
04MCDU Setup9 steps
MCDU - INIT A PageENTER Flight Number, Cost Index
MCDU - FROM/TOSET Departure/Arrival airports
MCDU - F-PLNVERIFY or ENTER route
MCDU - INIT B PageENTER Fuel, ZFW, CG
MCDU - PERFENTER V1, VR, V2, FLEX Temp
FCU AltitudeSET Initial Climb Altitude
FCU Heading / SpeedSET as required
TransponderSET assigned code - STBY
ATC/TCASSET
05Before Start13 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Beacon LightON
DoorsCLOSED (check ECAM DOOR page)
Thrust LeversIDLE
Pack SwitchesOFF
Engine Mode SelectorIGN/START
Ground CrewCLEARED TO START
ACARS INITCOMPLETED
Gear Pins and CoversREMOVED
Fuel QuantityCHECK
T/O DataSET
Baro RefSET
WindowsCLOSED
06Engine Start10 steps
Engine Master 2ON (start right engine first)
Engine 2 N2MONITOR - Wait for stable idle
Engine Master 1ON
Engine 1 N2MONITOR - Wait for stable idle
Engine Mode SelectorNORM
Engine BleedsON (Both)
Pack SwitchesON (Both)
APU BleedOFF
APU MasterOFF
Generator SwitchesVERIFY ON (GEN 1 & 2)
07After Start / Taxi15 steps
Flight ControlsCHECK (full deflection)
Pitch TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF
Rudder TrimZERO
Ground SpoilersARM
FlapsSET for takeoff (CONF 1+F, 2, or 3)
Auto BrakeMAX
Cabin CrewNOTIFIED
Taxi LightON
Nose LightTAXI
Parking BrakeRELEASE
BrakesCHECK during first movement
Flight InstrumentsCHECK during taxi
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
ECAM StatusCHECK
Ground EquipmentCLEAR
08Before Takeoff19 steps
Flight ControlsCHECKED
Flight InstrumentsCHECKED
BriefingCONFIRMED
FlapsCONFIRM T/O setting
V-SpeedsCONFIRM V1, VR, V2
TransponderAUTO / ON, ALT RPTG ON
ECAM MemoCHECK - T/O NO BLUE
Radar / PWSON / AUTO
ATC ClearanceOBTAINED
PacksAS REQUIRED
Landing LightsON (Both)
Strobe LightsON or AUTO
Nose LightT.O.
Runway Turnoff LightsON
TCASTA/RA
T.O. ConfigNORM
Takeoff RunwayCONFIRMED
Cabin CrewADVISED
Engine Mode SelectorAS REQUIRED
09Takeoff10 steps
BrakesHOLD
Thrust LeversADVANCE to 50% N1
BrakesRELEASE
Thrust LeversFLX/MCT or TOGA
FMAVERIFY - MAN FLX (or MAN TOGA), SRS, RWY
80 KnotsCROSS-CHECK speed - callout
V1CALLOUT - committed to fly
Rotate at VRSMOOTH backstick - pitch 15° nose up
Positive ClimbCONFIRMED
Landing GearUP
10After Takeoff / Climb13 steps
Thrust Reduction AltitudeTHRUST LEVERS to CL detent
Autopilot 1ON
At S-Speed - FlapsRETRACT to 0
Speed BrakesDISARM
PacksON (if turned OFF for takeoff)
Runway Turnoff LightsOFF
Nose LightOFF
Landing GearCONFIRM UP
FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED
Baro ReferenceSET STD above transition altitude
Altitude on FCUSET cleared cruise level
10,000 ft - Landing LightsOFF
10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignOFF (if conditions permit)
11Cruise9 steps
AltitudeVERIFY level at cruise FL
AutopilotON - managed speed
ECAM - Engine ParametersCHECK - all normal
Fuel Quantity & BalanceCHECK
Flight ProgressMONITOR on ND / MCDU PROG page
MCDU - PERF CRZ PageVERIFY wind, temp, cost index
RadiosSET as required for ATC sectors
SignsAS REQUIRED
Step ClimbsAS REQUIRED
12Descent Preparation8 steps
ATIS / Airport InformationOBTAINED
MCDU - PERF APPR PageENTER QNH, Temp, Wind, Trans LVL, Minimums
MCDU - APPR PageVERIFY or SELECT approach and runway
Approach BriefingCOMPLETED
Landing ElevationSET on MCDU
Auto BrakeSET (LO or MED)
ILS FrequencySET and IDENTIFIED
FCU AltitudeSET first constraint altitude
13Descent8 steps
ATC Descent ClearanceOBTAINED
FCU AltitudeSET cleared altitude
ALT KnobPUSH for managed descent
Transition LevelSET local QNH when passing
10,000 ft - Landing LightsON (Both)
10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignON
EFIS - CSTRSELECT on both NDs
LS ButtonON (both PFDs)
14Approach16 steps
APPR Button on FCUPRESS when cleared for approach
SpeedMANAGED - green dot or as assigned
Flaps 1SET at S-speed
Flaps 2SET at F-speed
Landing GearDOWN
Ground SpoilersARM
Flaps 3SET
Flaps FULLSET
Landing GearCONFIRM DOWN - 3 greens
Auto BrakeCONFIRM ARMED
Cabin CrewNOTIFIED
Runway Turnoff LightsON
Nose LightT.O.
ECAM MemoCHECK - LDG NO BLUE
ECAM StatusCHECKED
MDA / DHSET
15Landing13 steps
1,000 ft - Stable ApproachVERIFY
500 ft - AutopilotOFF (disconnect AP1)
VAPPMAINTAIN approach speed
Flare (~30 ft)GENTLE backstick - reduce descent rate
Thrust LeversIDLE at ~10-20 ft
TouchdownMAIN GEAR first
Ground SpoilersVERIFY DEPLOYED
Reverse ThrustSELECT REV (both levers up)
Auto BrakeVERIFY ACTIVE (decel light)
70 KnotsREVERSE IDLE - stow reversers
BrakingMANUAL below 40 kts as needed
Auto ThrustSPEED / OFF
SignsON
16After Landing12 steps
Runway VacatedCONFIRMED - hold short if instructed
FlapsRETRACT to 0
Ground SpoilersDISARM
Strobe LightsOFF or AUTO
Runway Turnoff LightsON
Nose LightTAXI
Landing LightsOFF
Radar / PWSOFF
TransponderSTBY or as required
APU MasterON (if required for gate)
APU StartON
Taxi to GateFOLLOW ATC instructions
17Parking / Shutdown12 steps
Parking BrakeSET
Taxi Light / Nose LightOFF
APU BleedON
Engine Master 1OFF
Engine Master 2OFF
Engine N1VERIFY below 5% (both)
Seat Belts SignOFF
Beacon LightOFF
Fuel PumpsALL OFF
Navigation LightsOFF
Park Brake and ChocksAS REQUIRED
TransponderAS REQUIRED
18Securing the Aircraft7 steps
ADIRSALL OFF
OxygenOFF
APU BleedOFF
Emergency Exit LightsOFF
No Smoking SignOFF
APU MasterOFF
Battery 1 & 2OFF
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