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Airbus A400M Atlas Startup Checklist
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Airbus A400M AtlasMSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 98 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / SIGMET)REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMs / Mission BriefREVIEWED | |
| 03 | Flight Plan / RouteFILED | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningVERIFIED | |
| 05 | Weight and Balance / Cargo ManifestWITHIN LIMITS | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFED | |
| 07 | Takeoff DataCALCULATED | |
| 08 | Crew BriefingCOMPLETE |
PHS 2 - Electrical Power Up9 steps
| 01 | Battery 1, 2 and ESS BatteryONNOTE: The A400M has an essential battery in addition to batteries 1 and 2. | |
| 02 | External PowerAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | APUSTART | |
| 04 | APU BleedON | |
| 05 | GADIRSONNOTE: The A400M uses GADIRS, the GPS Air Data Inertial Reference System. | |
| 06 | LightsSET | |
| 07 | Emergency Exit LightsARM | |
| 08 | Seatbelt SignsON | |
| 09 | Fuel PumpsON |
PHS 3 - FMGES Setup5 steps
| 01 | FMGES - Flight PlanENTER ROUTENOTE: App-authored scaffolding. The QRC states only EFIS Set and FMGES Set. | |
| 02 | FMGES - PerformanceENTER TAKEOFF DATA | |
| 03 | FCU AltitudeSET INITIAL CLIMB ALTITUDE | |
| 04 | TransponderSET ASSIGNED CODE | |
| 05 | RadiosSET COM1 / COM2 FREQUENCIES |
PHS 4 - Before Start9 steps
| 01 | EFISSET | |
| 02 | FMGESSET | |
| 03 | Cockpit PreparationCOMPLETE | |
| 04 | Gear Pins and CoversREMOVED | |
| 05 | Fuel QuantityCHECK | |
| 06 | Takeoff DataSET | |
| 07 | AltimetersSET | |
| 08 | BeaconON | |
| 09 | Parking BrakeON |
PHS 5 - Engine Start5 steps
| 01 | Engine Start SelectorIGN START | |
| 02 | ENG Master 1SET FEATHERCAUTION: The master goes to FEATHER first, not straight to RUN. This is a turboprop start sequence. | |
| 03 | AVAIL on E/WDWAIT FOR INDICATIONNOTE: Only when AVAIL is displayed on the E/WD does the master move to RUN. | |
| 04 | ENG Master 1SET RUN | |
| 05 | Engines 2, 3 and 4STARTNOTE: Engine 1 is started first, then 2, 3 and 4 in sequence. |
PHS 6 - After Start10 steps
| 01 | Engine Start SelectorNORM | |
| 02 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 03 | APUOFF | |
| 04 | Anti IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 05 | Auto BrakesHI/RTO | |
| 06 | Ground SpoilersARM | |
| 07 | Yaw TrimRESET | |
| 08 | FlapsSET | |
| 09 | T.O. and Taxi LightsON | |
| 10 | Runway Turnoff LightsON |
PHS 7 - Taxi5 steps
| 01 | Taxi ClearanceOBTAINEDNOTE: App-authored. The QRC does not carry a separate taxi checklist. | |
| 02 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 03 | BrakesCHECK DURING FIRST MOVEMENT | |
| 04 | Nosewheel SteeringCHECK | |
| 05 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK DURING TAXI |
PHS 8 - Before Takeoff4 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 02 | Strobe and Landing LightsON | |
| 03 | Pack 1 and 2AS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Landing and Strobe LightsON |
PHS 9 - Takeoff4 steps
| 01 | Power LeversSET FOR TAKEOFFNOTE: App-authored. The QRC does not detail the takeoff roll. | |
| 02 | Engine ParametersMONITOR | |
| 03 | RotateAT VR | |
| 04 | Positive ClimbCONFIRMED |
PHS 10 - After Takeoff5 steps
| 01 | Landing GearUP | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACTED | |
| 03 | Ground SpoilersDISARM | |
| 04 | T.O. and Taxi LightsOFF | |
| 05 | Runway Turnoff LightsOFF |
PHS 11 - Climb and Cruise6 steps
| 01 | Baro ReferenceSET STD ABOVE TRANSITION ALTITUDENOTE: App-authored. The QRC has no climb or cruise checklist. | |
| 02 | FCU AltitudeSET CLEARED CRUISE LEVEL | |
| 03 | AutopilotAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | Engine ParametersMONITOR | |
| 05 | Fuel Quantity and BalanceCHECK | |
| 06 | Seatbelt SignsAS REQUIRED |
PHS 12 - Descent4 steps
| 01 | ATIS / Destination WeatherOBTAINEDNOTE: App-authored. The QRC begins again at Approach. | |
| 02 | FCU AltitudeSET CLEARED ALTITUDE | |
| 03 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 04 | Seatbelt SignsON |
PHS 13 - Approach3 steps
| 01 | Approach Data and MinimaSET | |
| 02 | AltimetersSET | |
| 03 | Engine Start SelectorAS REQUIRED |
PHS 14 - Landing4 steps
| 01 | FlapsSET | |
| 02 | Landing GearDOWN | |
| 03 | Ground SpoilersARM | |
| 04 | Auto BrakeSET |
PHS 15 - After Landing4 steps
| 01 | Strobe and Landing LightsOFF | |
| 02 | Ground SpoilersDISARM | |
| 03 | FlapsRETRACT | |
| 04 | APUSTART |
PHS 16 - Parking6 steps
| 01 | APU BleedON | |
| 02 | EnginesOFF | |
| 03 | Seat BeltsOFF | |
| 04 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 05 | BeaconOFF | |
| 06 | External PowerAS REQUIRED |
PHS 17 - Securing7 steps
| 01 | Emergency Exit LightsOFF | |
| 02 | Exterior LightsSET | |
| 03 | GADIRSOFF | |
| 04 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 05 | APUOFF | |
| 06 | External PowerOFF | |
| 07 | Battery 1, 2 and ESS BatteryOFF |