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Airbus A330-900neo Kneeboard

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Airbus A330-900neoFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist

DATE PILOT TAIL

01Pre-Flight Planning8 steps

Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)REVIEWED

NOTAMsREVIEWED

OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADED

Fuel PlanningVERIFIED

Weight and Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITS

SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED

MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED

Performance - Takeoff SpeedsCALCULATED

02Electrical Power Up7 steps

Battery 1 and 2ON

External PowerON (if available)

APU Master SwitchON

APU StartON

APU GeneratorON

APU BleedON

External PowerOFF (if APU running)

03Cockpit Preparation20 steps

Crew Oxygen Supply ValveON

ADIRS 1, 2, 3NAV

Navigation LightsON

Seat Belts SignON

No Smoking SignAUTO

Emergency Exit LightsARM

Fuel Pumps - Wing Tank 1 (L1 and L2)ON

Fuel Pumps - Wing Tank 2 (R1 and R2)ON

Fuel Pumps - Centre TankON (if centre tank has fuel)

Fuel Crossfeed ValveCLOSED (normal)

Hydraulic System - Green EDP 1 and 2AUTO

Hydraulic System - Yellow EDP 1 and 2AUTO

Hydraulic System - Blue Electric PumpAUTO

Anti-Ice (Wing and Engine)AS REQUIRED

Pressurisation - Landing ElevationSET destination elevation

Pressurisation Mode SelectorAUTO

Air Conditioning - Pack 1 and 2AUTO

Bleeds 1 and 2ON

Panel LightsSET as required

ECAM StatusCHECK for any faults

04MCDU / FMGS Setup15 steps

MCDU - INIT A: Flight NumberENTERED

MCDU - INIT A: FROM/TOSET departure / arrival airports

MCDU - INIT A: Cost IndexENTERED

MCDU - INIT A: Cruise AltitudeSET

MCDU - INIT A: IRS AlignmentALIGN and CONFIRM

MCDU - F-PLN: RouteVERIFY or ENTER SID / route / STAR

MCDU - F-PLN: AlternateENTERED

MCDU - INIT B: Fuel / ZFW / CGENTERED

MCDU - PERF TO: Takeoff SpeedsENTER V1, VR, V2, FLEX Temp, Config

FCU AltitudeSET initial climb altitude

FCU HeadingSET runway heading

FCU SpeedMANAGED

Transponder CodeSET assigned squawk - STBY

TCAS ModeTA/RA - STBY until engine start

Radios / Nav AidsSET departure frequency, VOR/ILS as required

05Before Start9 steps

Parking BrakeSET

Beacon LightON

DoorsCLOSED and ARMED

Thrust LeversIDLE

Pack 1 and 2OFF

Cross Bleed SelectorAUTO

Engine Mode SelectorIGN/START

Pushback / Tow ClearanceOBTAINED (if required)

ATC Start ClearanceOBTAINED

06Engine Start13 steps

Engine Master 2 (right engine)ON

Engine 2 - N2 accelerationMONITOR - watch for ignition

Engine 2 - Oil PressureRISING

Engine 2 - Idle StableCONFIRM N1/N2 stable at idle

Engine Master 1 (left engine)ON

Engine 1 - N2 accelerationMONITOR - watch for ignition

Engine 1 - Idle StableCONFIRM N1/N2 stable at idle

Engine Mode SelectorNORM

Engine Bleeds 1 and 2ON (both)

Pack 1 and 2ON (both)

APU BleedOFF

APU MasterOFF

Generator 1 and 2 (Engine)VERIFY ON on ECAM ELEC page

07After Start / Taxi13 steps

Flight Controls - SidestickCHECK full deflection all axes

Pitch TrimSET for takeoff

Rudder TrimZERO

Ground SpoilersARM

FlapsSET takeoff configuration (Config 2 or 3)

Auto BrakeMAX

ECAM MemoCHECK takeoff memo items

HydraulicsCHECK all three systems - green, yellow, blue

Cabin CrewNOTIFIED - secure for taxi

Taxi / Nose LightON / TAXI

Parking BrakeRELEASE

BrakesCHECK during first movement

Flight InstrumentsCHECK during taxi - PFD, ND, ECAM

08Before Takeoff15 steps

Flight ControlsCHECKED and FREE

Flight InstrumentsCHECKED and CROSS-CHECKED

BriefingCONFIRMED

FlapsCONFIRM takeoff config (Config 2 or 3)

V-SpeedsCONFIRM V1, VR, V2 on PFD

TransponderAUTO / ON - ALT RPTG ON

TCASTA/RA

ECAM MemoCHECK - T/O NO BLUE

Weather RadarON / SYS 1

PacksAS REQUIRED

ATC ClearanceOBTAINED - lineup / takeoff

Landing LightsON (both)

Strobe LightsON

Nose LightT.O.

Runway Turnoff LightsON

09Takeoff9 steps

Parking BrakeRELEASED

Thrust LeversADVANCE to approximately 50% N1

Thrust LeversFLX/MCT or TOGA

FMAVERIFY - MAN FLX (or MAN TOGA), SRS, RWY

80 KnotsCALLOUT - cross-check

V1CALLOUT - committed to fly

Rotate at VRSMOOTH backstick - pitch target 12-15 degrees nose up

Positive Climb RateCONFIRMED on VSI / altimeter

Landing GearUP

10After Takeoff / Climb14 steps

Thrust Reduction AltitudeTHRUST LEVERS to CL detent

Autopilot 1ON (if desired)

AutothrustVERIFY ACTIVE - CLB thrust mode

At S-Speed - FlapsRETRACT to Config 1

At F-Speed - FlapsRETRACT to Config 0 (clean)

Ground SpoilersDISARM

Landing GearCONFIRM UP and doors closed

PacksON (if turned OFF for takeoff)

Runway Turnoff LightsOFF

Nose LightOFF

Baro ReferenceSET STD above transition altitude

FCU AltitudeSET cleared cruise level - push for managed climb

10,000 ft - Landing LightsOFF

10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignOFF (if conditions permit)

11Cruise10 steps

AltitudeVERIFY level at cruise FL

AutopilotON - managed speed and altitude

ECAM - Engine ParametersCHECK - all normal

Fuel Quantity and BalanceCHECK

Centre Tank TransferMONITOR

Flight ProgressMONITOR on ND / MCDU PROG page

MCDU - PERF CRZ PageVERIFY wind, temp, cost index, step climb

RadiosSET as required for ATC sectors

SignsAS REQUIRED

Step ClimbsAS REQUIRED

12Descent Preparation9 steps

ATIS / ACARS Airport InformationOBTAINED

MCDU - PERF APPR PageENTER QNH, Temp, Wind, Trans LVL, Minimums

MCDU - ARRIVAL PageSELECT STAR / approach / runway

Approach BriefingCOMPLETED

Landing ElevationVERIFY set on MCDU

Auto BrakeSET LO or MED

ILS / NAV FrequencySET and IDENTIFIED

FCU AltitudeSET first descent constraint or initial descent altitude

Cabin CrewADVISED of descent

13Descent9 steps

ATC Descent ClearanceOBTAINED

FCU AltitudeSET cleared altitude

ALT KnobPUSH for managed descent

Transition Level / AltitudeSET local QNH when passing

10,000 ft - Landing LightsON (both)

10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignON

SpeedMONITOR - 250 kts below 10,000 ft

EFIS - CSTRSELECT on both NDs

LS ButtonON (both PFDs)

14Approach15 steps

APPR Button on FCUPRESS when cleared for approach

SpeedMANAGED - green dot or as assigned

Flaps 1SET at S-speed (approximately 210-220 kts for A330)

Flaps 2SET at F-speed (approximately 185-200 kts)

Landing GearDOWN

Ground SpoilersARM

Flaps 3SET

Flaps FULLSET

Landing GearCONFIRM DOWN - 3 greens

Auto BrakeCONFIRM ARMED

Cabin CrewNOTIFIED - cabin secure for landing

Runway Turnoff LightsON

Nose LightT.O.

1,000 ft AGL - Stable Approach CheckVERIFY

ECAM MemoCHECK - LDG NO BLUE

15Landing10 steps

500 ft - AutopilotOFF (manual landing) or monitor for autoland CAT II/III

VAPPMAINTAIN approach speed

Flare (approximately 30-40 ft RA)GENTLE backstick - arrest descent rate

Thrust LeversIDLE at RETARD callout

TouchdownMAIN GEAR first

Ground SpoilersVERIFY DEPLOYED automatically

Reverse ThrustSELECT REV (both levers)

Auto BrakeVERIFY ACTIVE - decel light illuminated

70 KnotsREVERSE to IDLE - stow reversers by 40 kts

BrakingMANUAL below 40 kts as needed

16After Landing13 steps

Runway VacatedCONFIRMED - hold short if instructed

FlapsRETRACT to Config 0

Ground SpoilersDISARM

Strobe LightsOFF

Runway Turnoff LightsON

Nose LightTAXI

Landing LightsOFF

Weather RadarOFF

TransponderSTBY or as required

APU MasterON

APU StartON - wait for AVAIL

Brake TemperatureMONITOR on ECAM WHEEL page

Taxi to GateFOLLOW ATC instructions

17Parking / Shutdown20 steps

Parking BrakeSET

Taxi and Nose LightsOFF

APU BleedON (for gate operations)

Engine Master 1OFF

Engine Master 2OFF

Engine N1 / N2VERIFY spool-down to zero (both)

Seat Belts SignOFF

Beacon LightOFF

Fuel Pumps - AllOFF

Hydraulics - Electric PumpsOFF

Anti-IceOFF

Air Conditioning PacksOFF

ADIRS 1, 2, 3OFF

Crew Oxygen Supply ValveOFF

Emergency Exit LightsOFF

No Smoking SignOFF

APU BleedOFF

APU MasterOFF

Navigation LightsOFF

Battery 1 and 2OFF

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