MSFS 2024 · Transport
Airbus A400M Atlas Startup Checklist
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Airbus A400M AtlasMSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 181 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, enroute, destination, and alternate weather. | |
| 02 | NOTAMs / Mission BriefREVIEWEDNOTE: Check for airspace restrictions, TFRs, and review mission tasking. | |
| 03 | Flight Plan / RouteFILEDNOTE: Review planned route, waypoints, altitudes, and ETAs. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningVERIFIEDNOTE: Block fuel includes taxi, trip, contingency, alternate, and reserves. Consider cargo weight impact on burn. | |
| 05 | Weight & Balance / Cargo ManifestWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Verify payload, ZFW, TOW, and LW. Check CG limits with current cargo configuration. | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFEDNOTE: Review departure and expected arrival procedures. | |
| 07 | Performance - Takeoff DataCALCULATEDNOTE: Takeoff speeds and distances based on TOW, runway, and conditions. | |
| 08 | Crew BriefingCOMPLETENOTE: Brief crew on mission, roles, emergency procedures, and comms plan. |
PHS 2 — Electrical Power Up7 steps
| 01 | Battery 1 & 2ON | |
| 02 | External PowerCONNECT (if available) | |
| 03 | APU MasterON | |
| 04 | APU StartONNOTE: Wait for APU AVAIL on ECAM. | |
| 05 | APU GeneratorON | |
| 06 | External PowerOFF (if APU running) | |
| 07 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)CONNECTNOTE: GSX menu (Ctrl+F12): Ground Power Unit > Connect. Provides external AC power while engines are off. |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation9 steps
| 01 | ADIRS 1, 2, 3NAVCAUTION: Do not move aircraft during alignment (~7 min). | |
| 02 | Navigation LightsON | |
| 03 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 04 | No Smoking SignAUTO | |
| 05 | Emergency Exit LightsARM | |
| 06 | Fuel PumpsALL ONNOTE: Inner tanks, outer tanks, and centre tank pumps. | |
| 07 | Hydraulic PumpsON (All systems) | |
| 08 | Bleed AirAPU BLEED ON | |
| 09 | Panel LightsSET AS NEEDED |
PHS 4 — FMS Setup7 steps
| 01 | FMS - INIT PageENTER Flight Number, Cost Index | |
| 02 | FMS - FROM/TOSET Departure/Arrival airports | |
| 03 | FMS - PERFENTER Takeoff Speeds and FLEX TempNOTE: Refer to loadsheet or performance calculator. | |
| 04 | FMS - F-PLNVERIFY or ENTER route | |
| 05 | FCU AltitudeSET Initial Climb Altitude | |
| 06 | TransponderSET assigned code - STBY | |
| 07 | RadiosSET COM1 / COM2 Frequencies |
PHS 5 — Before Start11 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Beacon LightONNOTE: Signal to ground crew that engines will start. | |
| 03 | DoorsCLOSED (check ECAM DOOR page) | |
| 04 | Power LeversIDLE | |
| 05 | Engine Master SwitchesALL OFF | |
| 06 | Ground CrewCLEARED TO STARTCAUTION: Wait for pushback clearance if required. | |
| 07 | GSX - Fuel TruckREFUEL COMPLETENOTE: GSX menu: Refuel Aircraft. Set desired fuel load before confirming. | |
| 08 | GSX - Catering ServiceCOMPLETENOTE: GSX menu: Call Catering. Forward and aft catering trucks will service the aircraft. | |
| 09 | GSX - Passenger BoardingCOMPLETENOTE: GSX menu: Board Passengers. Wait for all passengers to board. | |
| 10 | GSX - All Passenger DoorsCLOSEDCAUTION: Confirm all door indicators show CLOSED before requesting pushback. | |
| 11 | GSX - Pushback RequestINITIATEDNOTE: GSX menu: Request Pushback. Select direction when prompted. |
PHS 6 — Engine Start16 steps
| 01 | Engine 3 Start ButtonPRESSNOTE: Start sequence: 3, 4, 1, 2 (outboard first, then inboard). | |
| 02 | Engine 3 Master SwitchON (at ~55% Nh)CAUTION: Monitor ITT - abort if exceeding limits. | |
| 03 | Engine 3STABILIZE - Check Nh, ITT, oil pressure | |
| 04 | Engine 4 Start ButtonPRESS | |
| 05 | Engine 4 Master SwitchON (at ~55% Nh) | |
| 06 | Engine 4STABILIZE | |
| 07 | Engine 1 Start ButtonPRESS | |
| 08 | Engine 1 Master SwitchON (at ~55% Nh) | |
| 09 | Engine 1STABILIZE | |
| 10 | Engine 2 Start ButtonPRESS | |
| 11 | Engine 2 Master SwitchON (at ~55% Nh) | |
| 12 | Engine 2STABILIZEWARNING: Shut down any engine immediately if no oil pressure within 60 seconds. | |
| 13 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 14 | APUOFF | |
| 15 | GeneratorsVERIFY ON (all 4) | |
| 16 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)DISCONNECTNOTE: GSX menu: Ground Power Unit > Disconnect. Disconnect once AC bus is powered by engines. |
PHS 7 — After Start / Taxi13 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsCHECK (full deflection)CAUTION: Verify on ECAM - ailerons, elevator, rudder, spoilers. | |
| 02 | TrimSET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 03 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFFNOTE: Typically Flaps 2 or 3 - check performance data. | |
| 04 | AutobrakeMAX | |
| 05 | Ground SpoilersARM | |
| 06 | Probe HeatON | |
| 07 | Anti-IceAS REQUIREDNOTE: Engine and wing anti-ice ON if OAT <10C and visible moisture. | |
| 08 | Taxi LightON | |
| 09 | Nose LightTAXI | |
| 10 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 11 | BrakesCHECK during first movement | |
| 12 | NWSON | |
| 13 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK during taxiNOTE: PFD, ND, ECAM - cross-check heading and attitude. |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff13 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 02 | Flight InstrumentsCHECKED | |
| 03 | Takeoff BriefingCONFIRMEDNOTE: Review departure, SID, engine failure procedure. | |
| 04 | FlapsCONFIRM takeoff setting | |
| 05 | Takeoff SpeedsCONFIRMED on FMS | |
| 06 | TransponderON / ALT RPTG ON | |
| 07 | Radar / PWSON / AUTO | |
| 08 | ATC ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 09 | Landing LightsON | |
| 10 | Strobe LightsON | |
| 11 | Nose LightT.O. | |
| 12 | TCASTA/RA | |
| 13 | CrewREADY |
PHS 9 — Takeoff8 steps
| 01 | BrakesHOLD | |
| 02 | Power LeversADVANCE to stable RPMNOTE: Stabilize all 4 engines before releasing brakes. | |
| 03 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 04 | Power LeversTAKEOFF (FLX or MAX)NOTE: Use FLEX if temperature entered. | |
| 05 | FMAVERIFY correct modesCAUTION: Reject if modes incorrect. | |
| 06 | Rotate at VRPITCH UP to 12-15°NOTE: Rotation rate ~3°/sec. | |
| 07 | Positive ClimbCONFIRMED | |
| 08 | Landing GearUP |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb14 steps
| 01 | Thrust ReductionAT reduction altitudeNOTE: Typically 1,500 ft AGL. | |
| 02 | Power LeversMCT | |
| 03 | AutopilotON | |
| 04 | At S-Speed - FlapsRETRACT to 0NOTE: Retract incrementally. | |
| 05 | Speed BrakeDISARM | |
| 06 | PacksON (if turned off) | |
| 07 | Runway Turnoff LightsOFF | |
| 08 | Nose LightOFF | |
| 09 | Landing GearCONFIRM UP | |
| 10 | FlapsCONFIRM RETRACTED | |
| 11 | Baro ReferenceSET STD above transition altitude | |
| 12 | Altitude on FCUSET cleared cruise level | |
| 13 | 10,000 ft - Landing LightsOFF | |
| 14 | 10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignOFF (if conditions permit) |
PHS 11 — Cruise8 steps
| 01 | AltitudeVERIFY level at cruise FL | |
| 02 | AutopilotON - managed speed | |
| 03 | ECAM - Engine ParametersCHECK normalNOTE: Monitor all 4 engines. | |
| 04 | Fuel Quantity & BalanceCHECKNOTE: A400M has multiple tank groups. | |
| 05 | Flight ProgressMONITOR | |
| 06 | FMS Cruise PageVERIFY | |
| 07 | RadiosSET for ATC sectors | |
| 08 | SignsAS REQUIRED |
PHS 12 — Descent Preparation7 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Airport InformationOBTAINEDNOTE: Note QNH, wind, runway, transition level. | |
| 02 | FMS - APPR PageENTER QNH, Temp, Wind, Minimums | |
| 03 | FMS - ApproachVERIFY or SELECT | |
| 04 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETED | |
| 05 | AutobrakeSET (LO or MED) | |
| 06 | ILS / NAV FrequencySET and IDENTIFIED | |
| 07 | FCU AltitudeSET first constraint |
PHS 13 — Descent6 steps
| 01 | ATC ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | FCU AltitudeSET cleared altitude | |
| 03 | Descent ModeMANAGED or SELECTED | |
| 04 | Transition Level - AltimeterSET local QNH | |
| 05 | 10,000 ft - Landing LightsON | |
| 06 | 10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignON |
PHS 14 — Approach10 steps
| 01 | APPR ModeENGAGED when clearedNOTE: Arms LOC/G/S. | |
| 02 | FlapsSET incrementallyNOTE: Follow speed/flap schedule. | |
| 03 | Landing GearDOWN | |
| 04 | Ground SpoilersARM | |
| 05 | FlapsSET landing configuration | |
| 06 | Landing GearCONFIRM DOWN - all greens | |
| 07 | AutobrakeCONFIRM ARMED | |
| 08 | CrewNOTIFIED | |
| 09 | Runway Turnoff LightsON | |
| 10 | Nose LightT.O. |
PHS 15 — Landing10 steps
| 01 | 1,000 ft - Stable ApproachVERIFYWARNING: Go-around if not stabilized. | |
| 02 | 500 ft - AutopilotOFFNOTE: Or leave for autoland if capable. | |
| 03 | Approach SpeedMAINTAIN | |
| 04 | FlareREDUCE descent rate | |
| 05 | Power LeversIDLE at touchdown | |
| 06 | Ground SpoilersVERIFY DEPLOYED | |
| 07 | Reverse ThrustSELECT (all 4 engines)NOTE: Propellers to ground range. | |
| 08 | AutobrakeVERIFY ACTIVE | |
| 09 | 60 KnotsREVERSE IDLE - stow | |
| 10 | BrakingMANUAL as required |
PHS 16 — After Landing12 steps
| 01 | Runway VacatedCONFIRMED | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACT to 0 | |
| 03 | Ground SpoilersDISARM | |
| 04 | Strobe LightsOFF | |
| 05 | Landing LightsOFF | |
| 06 | Nose LightTAXI | |
| 07 | Runway Turnoff LightsON | |
| 08 | Radar / PWSOFF | |
| 09 | TransponderSTBY | |
| 10 | APU MasterONNOTE: Start for gate power. | |
| 11 | APU StartON | |
| 12 | Taxi to ParkingFOLLOW ATC |
PHS 17 — Parking / Shutdown22 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Taxi Light / Nose LightOFF | |
| 03 | APU BleedON | |
| 04 | Engine Master 1OFF | |
| 05 | Engine Master 2OFF | |
| 06 | Engine Master 3OFF | |
| 07 | Engine Master 4OFF | |
| 08 | EnginesVERIFY all stoppedNOTE: Wait for full spool-down. | |
| 09 | Seat Belts SignOFF | |
| 10 | Beacon LightOFF | |
| 11 | Fuel PumpsALL OFF | |
| 12 | Hydraulic PumpsOFF | |
| 13 | ADIRSALL OFF | |
| 14 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 15 | Emergency Exit LightsOFF | |
| 16 | No Smoking SignOFF | |
| 17 | APU MasterOFFNOTE: Allow cooling. | |
| 18 | Navigation LightsOFF | |
| 19 | Battery 1 & 2OFF | |
| 20 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)CONNECTNOTE: GSX menu: Ground Power Unit > Connect. Restores external power for turnaround. | |
| 21 | GSX - Jetway / StairsCONNECTEDNOTE: GSX menu: Deboard Passengers. Jetway or airstairs will position automatically. | |
| 22 | GSX - Passenger DeboardingCOMPLETENOTE: Wait for all passengers to deboard before releasing gate. |