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FlyByWire A380X Kneeboard
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FlyByWire A380XFLIGHT2.9.0Checklist
DATE PILOT TAIL
01Pre-Flight Planning10 steps
Route and OFPGENERATED
Departure and Destination Weather (METAR / TAF)REVIEWED
Alternate AirfieldsSELECTED
NOTAMsREVIEWED
Block FuelCONFIRMED
MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKED
ZFW / ZFWCGOBTAINED
Gross Weight CGWITHIN OPERATIONAL LIMITS
SID / STAR / ApproachBRIEFED
Preliminary Takeoff PerformanceCOMPUTED
02Initial Power Up13 steps
Engine Master Switches 1, 2, 3, 4OFF
Engine StarterNORM
Both WipersOFF
All Batteries (BAT 1, ESS BAT, BAT 2, APU BAT)ON
External Power (2, 3, 1, 4)ON
Cockpit LightsAS REQUIRED
Captain and First Officer LaptopsON
Backup LaptopON
Control Device and Keyboards 1 and 2 (KCCU)ON
Onboard Information TerminalON
OIT Side - NSS AVNCSSELECT
OIT Side - FLT OPSSELECT
Initial DataSEND
03Aircraft Status and APU Start13 steps
ECAM RCLPRESS
Cleared or Cancelled AlertsCHECK
MEL / CDL ItemsCHECK AND NOTE CDL
Aircraft AcceptancePERFORM
RMP 1 and 2ON
Standby Radio NavigationOFF
Communication FrequenciesTUNE
APU Fire and Engine 1-4 Fire PushbuttonsCHECK IN AND GUARDED
APU and Engine AgentsOFF
Fire TestPRESS AND HOLD
APU Master SwitchON
APU StartON
External PowerAS REQUIRED
04Cockpit Preparation41 steps
All White LightsOFF
RCDR GND CTLON
EVAC CAPT / CAPT and PURSCAPTAIN
Probe and Window HeatAUTO
All IR Mode (ADIRS)NAV
ELTARMED
Reset Buttons (Left and Right)CHECK PUSHED
STROBEAUTO
BEACONOFF
NAVON
Remaining Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
SEAT BELTSON
NO SMOKINGAUTO
EMER EXIT LightARM
Engine StartNORM
APU BleedON
XBLEEDAUTO
AIR FLOWNORM
CKPT TemperatureAS REQUIRED
CABIN TemperaturePURS SEL
ELEC DC SD PageDISPLAY
All Batteries (BAT 1, ESS BAT, BAT 2, APU BAT)OFF THEN ON
TRIM TK FEEDAUTO
Maintenance Panel - All LightsOFF
Cargo Air Cond SelectorsAS REQUIRED
RMP 3ON
CVR TestPRESS
Switching SelectorsNORM
ISISCHECK
L/G GRVTYOFF
ClockCHECK AND SET
A-SKIDON
Parking BrakeON
Body Accumulators PressureCHECK / REINFLATE
Thrust LeversIDLE
Thrust Reverser LeversSTOWED
Engine Masters 1, 2, 3 and 4OFF
Cockpit Door SwitchNORM
ATC COM - Message RecordERASE ALL
ATC ClearanceOBTAIN
SURV Default SettingsSELECT
05FMS Initialization33 steps
Flight Plan InitializationCOMPLETE
WindsENTER
IRS 1, 2 and 3CHECK NAV OR ALIGN
DepartureSELECT / CHECK
NavaidsCHECK
ZFW / ZFWCGINSERT
Block FuelINSERT
RTE RSV / FINAL and MIN FUEL AT DESTCHECK / INSERT
Preliminary Takeoff Performance DataINSERT
V1, VR and V2INSERT
TOGA / FLEX / DERATEDSELECT / INSERT
FlapsSELECT
Anti-IceINSERT
Thrust Reduction / Acceleration AltitudeSET OR CHECK
Noise ProcedureACKNOWLEDGE
Transition AltitudeAS APPROPRIATE
EO ACCEL AltitudeSET OR CHECK
Derated ClimbINSERT AS APPROPRIATE
Preselected SpeedsAS REQUIRED
Active Flight PlanCHECK AND COMPLETE
Secondary Flight PlanAS APPROPRIATE
Route SummaryVERIFIED
FMS InitializationCROSSCHECK
Barometric ReferenceSET
ND Mode and RangeAS REQUIRED
Weather RadarOFF
Flight DirectorON
NORTH REFMAG
SPD/MACH, HDG/TRK, V/S/FPA WindowsDASHED
ALT WindowINITIAL CLEARANCE ALTITUDE
Oxygen Mask TestPERFORM
Sliding WindowsCLOSED / LOCKED
Takeoff BriefingPERFORM
06Before Start22 steps
Security InspectionCOMPLETE
Cockpit PreparationCOMPLETE
OxygenSET
Gear Pins and CoversREMOVE
Final LoadsheetCHECK
Fuel QuantityCHECK
THS in FMS ACTIVE/PERFT.O CG INSERTED
Final LoadsheetSIGN AND EXPORT
T.O DataSET
AltimeterSET
Seats, Seat Belts, Harnesses, Rudder Pedals, ArmrestsADJUST
Head Up DisplayDEPLOY AND ADJUST
MFDIN TAKEOFF CONFIGURATION
External PowerCHECK AVAILABLE
Low Pressure Ground CartsCHECK DISCONNECTED
Pushback / Start-Up ClearanceOBTAIN
Windows and DoorsCLOSE
SlidesCHECK ARMED
SignsON / AUTO
BeaconON
Thrust LeversIDLE
Park BrakeSET AS REQUIRED
07Engine Start7 steps
Engine Start SelectorIGN START
Start Engines 1 and 2ANNOUNCE
Engine Master 1, then 2ON
Engine Idle ParametersCHECK NORMAL
Start Engines 3 and 4ANNOUNCE
Engine Master 3, then 4ON
ENG 2(3) REVERSER FAULTCHECK NOT DISPLAYED
08After Start12 steps
Engine Start SelectorNORM
APU BleedOFF
All Engine Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
APU Master SwitchOFF
Ground SpoilersARM
Rudder TrimZERO
FlapsSET
Pitch TrimCHECK
ECAM StatusCHECK
Ground EquipmentCLEAR
N/W STEER DISC MemoCHECK NOT DISPLAYED
Flight ControlsCHECK
09Taxi17 steps
Taxi ClearanceOBTAIN
ETACS Taxi CameraAS REQUIRED
ND Range SelectorZOOM
Nose LightsTAXI
RWY TURN OFF and CameraAS REQUIRED
Parking BrakeOFF
Thrust LeversAS REQUIRED
BrakesCHECK
Nosewheel SteeringAS REQUIRED
ATC ClearanceCONFIRM
Takeoff DataCHECK / UPDATE
Takeoff BriefingCONFIRM
Autobrake RTOARM
ATC CodeCONFIRM / SET
T.O CONFIGTEST
T.O MemoNO BLUE LINE
CabinREADY
10Before Takeoff11 steps
Takeoff or Line-Up ClearanceOBTAIN
Cabin CrewADVISE
Packs 1 and 2AS REQUIRED
Exterior LightsSET
ETACS TaxiOFF
ND RangeAS REQUIRED
Approach PathCHECK CLEAR OF TRAFFIC
StrobeON
Takeoff RunwayCONFIRM
Sliding TableSTOWED
TCASTA/RA
11Takeoff14 steps
TakeoffANNOUNCE
Throttle25 PERCENT
Thrust LeversFLX OR TOGA
ChronometerSTART
Directional ControlUSE RUDDER
FMAMAN FLX OR MAN TOGA
Takeoff ThrustCHECK
Before 80 Knots - Thrust SetANNOUNCE
100 KnotsANNOUNCE
V1MONITOR OR ANNOUNCE
VR - Rotation12.5 DEG NOSE UP
Positive ClimbANNOUNCE
Landing GearUP
AutopilotAS REQUIRED
12After Takeoff / Climb14 steps
Thrust Reduction Altitude - Thrust LeversCL
Packs 1 and 2ON
At F Speed - Flaps 1SET
At S Speed - FlapsZERO
Exterior LightsSET
Ground SpoilersDISARM
APU Bleed and APU MasterOFF
TCASTA/RA
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Cruise Flight LevelSET AS REQUIRED
At 10,000 ft - Landing LightOFF
At 10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignsAS REQUIRED
Optimal / Maximum AltitudeCHECK
Transition Altitude - Barometric ReferenceSTANDARD SET / CROSSCHECK
13Cruise5 steps
ALT CRZ on FMACHECK
ECAM MemoREVIEW
SD PagesREVIEW
Flight ProgressCHECK
Step Flight LevelAS APPROPRIATE
14Descent Preparation16 steps
Weather and Landing InformationOBTAIN
Landing ElevationCHECK
Barometric ReferencePRESET
ECAM STATUS / STATUS MORECHECK
Landing PerformanceCHECK
FMS ACTIVE/F-PLN Arrival PageINSERT / CHECK
DES Panel of FMS ACTIVE/PERFINSERT / CHECK
APPR Panel of FMS ACTIVE/PERFINSERT / CHECK
GA Panel of FMS ACTIVE/PERFCHECK
FMS POSITION/NAVAIDSCHECK
Secondary Flight PlanAS REQUIRED
Runway Exit and BTVSELECT
Autobrake / BTVSELECT AS REQUIRED
Landing BriefingPERFORM
Descent ClearanceOBTAIN
Cleared Altitude on AFS Control PanelSET
15Descent9 steps
DescentINITIATE
Altitude KnobPUSH
Rate of DescentADJUST AS REQUIRED
At 20,000 ft - Cabin CrewADVISE
Terrain and Weather RadarAS REQUIRED
At 10,000 ft - Landing LightsON
At 10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignON
CSTRON
LS PushbuttonAS REQUIRED
16Approach23 steps
Approach PhaseCHECK / ACTIVATE
PositioningCHECK
Managed SpeedCHECK
Landing Data and MinimaSET
AltimeterQNH SET
APPR Mode on AFS Control PanelPRESS
Autopilot 1 + 2ON
Approaching Green Dot - Flaps 1SET
Below VFE Next, 2,500 ft AGL Minimum - Flaps 2SET
After Flaps 2, 2,000 ft AGL Minimum - Landing GearDOWN
Auto BrakeCONFIRM
Ground SpoilersARM
Exterior LightsSET
Below VFE Next - Flaps 3SET
Wheel SD PageCHECK
Below VFE Next - Flaps FullSET
AutothrottleCHECK IN SPEED MODE OR OFF
Sliding TableSTOWED
Landing MemoNO BLUE LINE
CabinREADY
At 350 ft AGL - LAND on FMAANNOUNCE
Minimum + 100 ftANNOUNCE ONE HUNDRED ABOVE
Minimum - Landing or Go-AroundANNOUNCE
17Landing13 steps
Autopilot (manual landing)OFF
At approximately 40 ft RA - FlareINITIATE
Thrust LeversIDLE
Automatic Landing - FMACHECK FLARE / THROTTLE IDLE / ROLL OUT
DerotationINITIATE
Reverser LeversPULL
Ground SpoilersCHECK EXTENDED
Auto BrakeCHECK / ANNOUNCE
Autopilot (auto rollout)DISCONNECT BEFORE 20 KT
80 Knots - Reverser LeversIDLE
Directional ControlMONITOR
At Taxi Speed - Reverser LeversSTOW
Auto BrakeDISARM
18After Landing12 steps
Ground SpoilersDISARM
FlapsRETRACT TO 0
APU Master SwitchON
APU StartON
Engine Start SelectorCHECK NORM
Anti-IceAS REQUIRED
Landing LightsOFF
StrobeAUTO
Nose LightTAXI
Runway Turn Off Lights and CameraAS REQUIRED
Weather RadarCHECK OFF
Brake TemperatureMONITOR
19Parking16 steps
Anti-IceOFF
APU BleedON
Parking BrakeON
Engine Master Switches 1, 2, 3 and 4OFF
Elapsed TimeSTOP
Seat BeltsOFF
SlidesCHECK DISARMED
BeaconOFF
Other Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED
Ground ContactESTABLISHED
Fuel PumpsOFF
Head Up DisplaySTOW
Fuel QuantityCHECK
Parking BrakeAS REQUIRED
OIS - All ApplicationsCLOSE
Logbook - Flight ClosurePERFORM
20Securing the Aircraft14 steps
Parking BrakeON
Oxygen Crew SupplyOFF
ADIRS (1 + 2 + 3)OFF
Exterior LightsOFF
Ground ServicingAS REQUIRED
APU BleedOFF
External PowerAS REQUIRED
APU Master SwitchOFF
Emergency Exit LightsOFF
No SmokingOFF
All LaptopsOFF
Onboard Information TerminalOFF
All Batteries (BAT 1, ESS BAT, BAT 2, APU BAT)OFF
Cockpit WaylightON IF NECESSARY
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