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Airbus A340-600 (Aerosoft / ToLiss) Startup Checklist
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Airbus A340-600 (Aerosoft / ToLiss)MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 187 steps · 18 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWEDNOTE: Departure, destination, en-route alternates and ETOPS-equivalent diversion fields for the long-haul sectors this aircraft is built for. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADEDNOTE: The A340-600 flies 14 hour sectors. Check the step climb profile in the plan. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningBLOCK FUEL CALCULATEDNOTE: Trip, contingency, alternate, final reserve, taxi and any extra. Usable fuel around 153,000 kg. | |
| 05 | LoadsheetZFW, ZFWCG, TOW SETCAUTION: MTOW 368,000 kg (380,000 kg HGW). The -600 is 75 m long and very sensitive to CG for takeoff trim. | |
| 06 | Takeoff PerformanceV1, VR, V2, FLEX TEMP CALCULATED | |
| 07 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED | |
| 08 | MEL / CDL ItemsREVIEWED | |
| 09 | Tail Strike AwarenessBRIEFEDWARNING: The -600 is the longest Airbus ever built. Rotation rate and pitch attitude on takeoff and landing must be controlled to avoid a tail strike. |
PHS 2 — Electrical Power Up8 steps
| 01 | BatteriesAUTO - CHECK 25.5V MINIMUM | |
| 02 | External PowerON (IF AVAILABLE) | |
| 03 | APU MasterON | |
| 04 | APU StartPRESS - AWAIT AVAIL | |
| 05 | APU BleedON | |
| 06 | APU GeneratorON | |
| 07 | ECAMCHECK - NO WARNINGS | |
| 08 | Cockpit LightingAS REQUIRED |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation15 steps
| 01 | Gear LeverDOWN | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeSET - ACCUMULATOR PRESSURE CHECKED | |
| 03 | Engine Masters 1-4OFF | |
| 04 | Engine Mode SelectorNORM | |
| 05 | Overhead PanelALL DARK - NO BLUE OR AMBER LIGHTSNOTE: The Airbus dark cockpit philosophy: a lit button usually means a non-normal configuration. | |
| 06 | ADIRS 1, 2, 3NAV - ALIGNMENT STARTEDCAUTION: Full alignment takes around 10 minutes. Do not move the aircraft during alignment. | |
| 07 | Hydraulic PanelALL PUMPS AUTO | |
| 08 | Fuel PanelPUMPS SET, CROSSFEED AS REQUIREDNOTE: The -600 has a trim tank in the horizontal stabiliser that shifts fuel aft in cruise for drag reduction. | |
| 09 | Electrical PanelALL GENERATORS AUTO | |
| 10 | Air Conditioning PacksON | |
| 11 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 12 | Cabin PressurisationAUTO - LANDING ELEVATION AUTO | |
| 13 | Emergency Equipment and OxygenCHECKED | |
| 14 | Flight ControlsCHECK ON THE F/CTL PAGE | |
| 15 | Seat Belts and No Smoking SignsAS REQUIRED |
PHS 4 — MCDU / FMGS Setup14 steps
| 01 | INIT AFROM / TO, ALTERNATE, FLT NBR ENTERED | |
| 02 | RouteCOMPANY ROUTE OR MANUAL ENTRY | |
| 03 | IRS INITPOSITION CONFIRMED | |
| 04 | DepartureRUNWAY AND SID SELECTED | |
| 05 | Flight PlanCHECKED - NO DISCONTINUITIES | |
| 06 | ArrivalSTAR AND APPROACH SELECTED IF KNOWN | |
| 07 | INIT BZFW, ZFWCG AND BLOCK FUEL ENTERED | |
| 08 | PERF TAKEOFFV1, VR, V2, FLEX TEMP, THR RED / ACC ENTERED | |
| 09 | Flaps and THSTAKEOFF CONFIG ENTERED | |
| 10 | Secondary Flight PlanAS REQUIRED | |
| 11 | RAD NAVSET FOR DEPARTURE | |
| 12 | FCUALTITUDE, HEADING, SPEED SET | |
| 13 | CPDLC / DatalinkLOGGED ON AS REQUIRED | |
| 14 | Baro ReferencesSET BOTH SIDES |
PHS 5 — Before Start10 steps
| 01 | Cockpit PreparationCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | LoadsheetFINAL FIGURES RECEIVED AND ENTERED | |
| 03 | DoorsCLOSED - ECAM DOOR PAGE CHECKED | |
| 04 | BeaconON | |
| 05 | Thrust LeversIDLE | |
| 06 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 07 | WindowsCLOSED | |
| 08 | Pushback and Start ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 09 | Ground CrewCLEARED TO START | |
| 10 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED |
PHS 6 — Engine Start14 steps
| 01 | Engine Mode SelectorIGN / START | |
| 02 | APU BleedON - CHECK PRESSURE | |
| 03 | Engine 1 MasterON | |
| 04 | Engine 1 N2 / N3ROTATION CONFIRMED | |
| 05 | Engine 1 Fuel Flow and EGTRISINGWARNING: Monitor EGT through the start. Abort with the master switch if it approaches the start limit. | |
| 06 | Engine 1STABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 07 | Engine 2 MasterON | |
| 08 | Engine 2STABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 09 | Engine 3 MasterON | |
| 10 | Engine 3STABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 11 | Engine 4 MasterON | |
| 12 | Engine 4STABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 13 | Engine Mode SelectorNORM | |
| 14 | All Four EnginesIDLE PARAMETERS NORMAL |
PHS 7 — After Start11 steps
| 01 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 02 | APU MasterOFF | |
| 03 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | ECAM StatusCHECKED AND CLEARED | |
| 05 | Ground SpoilersARMED | |
| 06 | Rudder TrimZERO | |
| 07 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFF (CONF 1 OR 2) | |
| 08 | Pitch Trim (THS)SET TO THE CALCULATED CG VALUECAUTION: The THS setting is critical on a 75 m fuselage. Confirm it matches the loadsheet CG. | |
| 09 | ECAM to WHEEL PageSELECTED | |
| 10 | Ground CrewDISCONNECTED AND CLEAR | |
| 11 | Nosewheel SteeringPIN REMOVED, STEERING RESTORED |
PHS 8 — Taxi10 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | Taxi LightsON | |
| 03 | Parking BrakeRELEASED | |
| 04 | ThrustBREAK AWAY THRUST, THEN IDLENOTE: Four engines at high weight will accelerate the aircraft quickly. Use minimum thrust. | |
| 05 | BrakesCHECK - BOTH SIDES | |
| 06 | Flight ControlsFULL AND FREE CHECK | |
| 07 | Body Gear SteeringCHECK ACTIVENOTE: The -600 has a steerable centre main gear that reduces tyre scrub in tight turns. | |
| 08 | Taxi TurnsOVERSTEER TECHNIQUECAUTION: With a 75 m fuselage the main gear cuts the corner well inside the nosewheel track. Taxi past the centreline before turning. | |
| 09 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 10 | Taxi Speed30 KTS MAX, 10 KTS IN TURNS |
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff9 steps
| 01 | CabinSECURE FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 02 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 03 | FlapsCONFIRM TAKEOFF CONFIG | |
| 04 | TO CONFIGTEST - NO BLUE MESSAGES | |
| 05 | TransponderTA/RA | |
| 06 | PacksAS REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE | |
| 07 | External LightsSTROBES, LANDING LIGHTS ON | |
| 08 | Takeoff ClearanceRECEIVED | |
| 09 | RunwayCONFIRM CORRECT RUNWAY AND HEADING |
PHS 10 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversFLEX OR TOGA | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersALL FOUR MATCHED AND STABLE | |
| 03 | 100 KTSCALL - CROSS-CHECK AIRSPEED | |
| 04 | V1CALL - HANDS OFF THE THRUST LEVERSWARNING: After V1 the takeoff continues regardless of the failure. | |
| 05 | RotateAT VR - SLOW, SMOOTH ROTATIONWARNING: Rotate at no more than 3 degrees per second. A rapid rotation on the -600 risks a tail strike. | |
| 06 | Pitch AttitudeFOLLOW THE FLIGHT DIRECTOR - AVOID OVER-ROTATION | |
| 07 | Positive RateGEAR UP | |
| 08 | Thrust Reduction AltitudeCLB THRUST | |
| 09 | Acceleration AltitudeACCELERATE AND RETRACT FLAPS ON SCHEDULE | |
| 10 | Ground SpoilersDISARM |
PHS 11 — Climb10 steps
| 01 | AutopilotENGAGE AS DESIRED | |
| 02 | Climb Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 03 | Landing LightsOFF ABOVE 10,000 FT | |
| 04 | Seat Belts SignAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Transition AltitudeBARO TO STANDARD | |
| 06 | Climb ScheduleMANAGED CLIMB TO CRUISE MACH | |
| 07 | Packs and BleedsNORMAL | |
| 08 | Fuel SystemMONITOR - TRIM TANK TRANSFERNOTE: Fuel moves aft to the trim tank as the aircraft climbs, shifting the CG aft to reduce trim drag. | |
| 09 | ECAMMONITOR ALL FOUR ENGINES | |
| 10 | Initial Cruise LevelCONFIRM OPTIMUM AND MAX ALTITUDENOTE: At high takeoff weight the initial level may be well below the final cruise level. |
PHS 12 — Cruise10 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeLEVEL OFF | |
| 02 | Cruise MachM0.82-0.83CAUTION: Mmo is M0.86. The A340-600 cruises efficiently at M0.83. | |
| 03 | Fuel PredictionCHECK AGAINST THE OFP | |
| 04 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR ACROSS ALL TANKS | |
| 05 | Step ClimbsPLAN AS WEIGHT REDUCESNOTE: Long sectors need step climbs to stay near the optimum level as fuel burns off. | |
| 06 | Cabin AltitudeMONITOR | |
| 07 | ECAMPERIODIC SCAN | |
| 08 | Weather RadarMONITOR | |
| 09 | CPDLC / Position ReportsAS REQUIRED | |
| 10 | Destination WeatherOBTAINED WELL BEFORE DESCENT |
PHS 13 — Descent Preparation8 steps
| 01 | ATISOBTAINED | |
| 02 | PERF APPRQNH, TEMP, WIND, MDA/DH ENTERED | |
| 03 | Arrival and ApproachCONFIRMED IN THE MCDU | |
| 04 | Landing PerformanceVAPP AND LANDING DISTANCE CHECKED | |
| 05 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 06 | FuelCHECK REMAINING AGAINST REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Trim TankFORWARD TRANSFER CONFIRMEDCAUTION: Fuel must move forward out of the trim tank before landing to restore the landing CG. | |
| 08 | CabinADVISE FOR DESCENT |
PHS 14 — Descent9 steps
| 01 | DescentINITIATE AT TOD | |
| 02 | ThrustIDLE - MANAGED DESCENT | |
| 03 | Speed BrakesAS REQUIREDNOTE: Plan the descent. A 350 tonne aircraft takes a long way to slow down. | |
| 04 | Transition LevelBARO TO LOCAL QNH | |
| 05 | Landing LightsON BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 07 | Speed250 KIAS BELOW 10,000 FT | |
| 08 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | CabinSECURE FOR LANDING |
PHS 15 — Approach12 steps
| 01 | Approach PhaseACTIVATED IN THE MCDU | |
| 02 | Managed SpeedENGAGED - CHECK VAPP | |
| 03 | Flaps 1SET AT S SPEED | |
| 04 | Flaps 2SET AT F SPEED | |
| 05 | Landing GearDOWN | |
| 06 | Ground SpoilersARMED | |
| 07 | AutobrakeSET AS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Flaps 3SET | |
| 09 | Flaps FULLSET FOR LANDING | |
| 10 | Landing ChecklistCOMPLETE | |
| 11 | Stabilised ApproachBY 1,000 FT AGLWARNING: Configured, on speed and on path by 1,000 ft, or go around. | |
| 12 | AutopilotDISENGAGE OR CONTINUE FOR AUTOLAND |
PHS 16 — Landing10 steps
| 01 | VAPPMAINTAIN TO THE THRESHOLD | |
| 02 | 50 FTBEGIN THE FLARE | |
| 03 | Thrust LeversIDLE AT RETARD CALL | |
| 04 | FlareSHALLOW - AVOID EXCESS PITCHWARNING: Tail strike risk. Keep the flare shallow and do not hold the aircraft off. | |
| 05 | TouchdownMAIN GEAR FIRST | |
| 06 | Ground SpoilersCONFIRM DEPLOYED | |
| 07 | Thrust ReversersDEPLOY (ENGINES 2 AND 3)NOTE: Only the inboard engines have reversers on the A340. | |
| 08 | NosewheelLOWER PROMPTLY | |
| 09 | Autobrake / Manual BrakingAS REQUIRED | |
| 10 | ReversersSTOW BY 70 KTS |
PHS 17 — After Landing8 steps
| 01 | Clear of RunwayCONFIRM ENTIRE AIRCRAFT PAST THE HOLD SHORTCAUTION: 75 metres of aeroplane. Continue well past the hold short line before reporting clear. | |
| 02 | Ground SpoilersDISARM | |
| 03 | FlapsUP | |
| 04 | APUSTART | |
| 05 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | TransponderSTANDBY | |
| 07 | Strobes and Landing LightsOFF | |
| 08 | Brake TemperatureMONITOR |
PHS 18 — Parking / Shutdown10 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | APU Bleed and GeneratorON | |
| 03 | Engine Masters 1-4OFF | |
| 04 | Seat Belts SignOFF | |
| 05 | BeaconOFF | |
| 06 | External PowerCONNECTED AS AVAILABLE | |
| 07 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 08 | ADIRSOFF | |
| 09 | Emergency Exit LightsOFF | |
| 10 | DoorsAS REQUIRED FOR DISEMBARKATION |