MSFS 2024 · Airliner
Airbus A310 Startup Checklist
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Airbus A310MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 213 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning8 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF / Sigmet)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, enroute, destination, and alternate weather. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWEDNOTE: Check for runway closures, navigation aid outages, and airspace restrictions. | |
| 03 | OFP / SimBrief Flight PlanLOADEDNOTE: Generate and review Operational Flight Plan - route, fuel, winds, alternates. | |
| 04 | Fuel PlanningVERIFIEDNOTE: Block fuel: taxi + trip + contingency (5%) + alternate + final reserve (30 min). | |
| 05 | Weight & Balance / LoadsheetWITHIN LIMITSCAUTION: Verify ZFW, TOW, and LW are within limits. Check CG% for trim setting. | |
| 06 | SID / STAR / Approach ReviewBRIEFEDNOTE: Review departure and arrival procedures. Check transition altitudes. | |
| 07 | MEL / CDL ItemsCHECKEDNOTE: Review any Minimum Equipment List or Configuration Deviation List items. | |
| 08 | Performance - Takeoff SpeedsCALCULATEDNOTE: V1, VR, V2, and FLEX temp from performance charts or OFP. |
PHS 2 — Electrical Power Up9 steps
| 01 | Battery 1 & 2ONNOTE: Both batteries must be on before any other power source. | |
| 02 | DC VoltageCHECK 24-28VNOTE: Verify battery voltage on the ELEC panel overhead. | |
| 03 | External Power (GPU)ON (if available)NOTE: Preferred over APU for initial power-up to save APU starts. | |
| 04 | Overhead LightingSET as needed | |
| 05 | APU Master SwitchON | |
| 06 | APU Start ButtonPRESSNOTE: Wait for APU AVAIL light - approximately 60-90 seconds. | |
| 07 | APU GeneratorONNOTE: APU gen provides AC power once APU is running. | |
| 08 | External PowerDISCONNECT (if GPU used) | |
| 09 | 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 Preparation18 steps
| 01 | IRS 1 & 2NAVCAUTION: Set both IRS to NAV mode and allow alignment - do not move aircraft for ~10 minutes. | |
| 02 | IRS Position EntryCONFIRM coordinates enteredNOTE: Enter current airport latitude and longitude on the CDU. | |
| 03 | Crew Oxygen PressureCHECK - full | |
| 04 | Oxygen MasksTEST and stow | |
| 05 | Emergency Lights SwitchARM | |
| 06 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 07 | No Smoking SignON | |
| 08 | Navigation LightsON | |
| 09 | Fuel QuantityCHECK and noteNOTE: Verify total fuel matches loadsheet. Check for imbalance between wings. | |
| 10 | Fuel Pumps (Wing Tanks)ONNOTE: All four wing tank fuel pumps ON. Centre tank pumps ON only if centre tank has fuel. | |
| 11 | Fuel X-Feed / CrossfeedOFF (normal) | |
| 12 | Hydraulic System CheckGREEN, YELLOW, BLUE - CHECK pressures | |
| 13 | Fire Detection SystemTEST - both engines and APU | |
| 14 | Engine Fire HandlesCHECK - not pulled | |
| 15 | Pressurisation ModeAUTO | |
| 16 | Cabin Altitude ControllerSET landing altitude | |
| 17 | Air Conditioning PacksAUTO | |
| 18 | Panel LightsSET as required |
PHS 4 — FMS / MCDU Setup12 steps
| 01 | MCDU - INIT A PageENTER Flight Number, Date, Cost Index | |
| 02 | MCDU - FROM/TO AirportsSET departure and destination | |
| 03 | MCDU - Flight PlanENTER or LOAD routeNOTE: Input waypoints, airways, and DCTs from OFP or SimBrief. | |
| 04 | MCDU - SID SelectionSELECT and verify | |
| 05 | MCDU - INIT B Page (Fuel & Weight)ENTER ZFW, block fuel, CG%NOTE: Zero Fuel Weight and CG% from loadsheet. Block fuel matches actual uplift. | |
| 06 | MCDU - PERF Takeoff PageENTER V1, VR, V2, FLEX Temp, FlapNOTE: Calculated from TOW, runway, conditions. Use performance app or OFP. | |
| 07 | MCDU - Cruise AltitudeSET planned cruise FL | |
| 08 | FCU AltitudeSET initial clearance altitude | |
| 09 | FCU HeadingSET as required | |
| 10 | Transponder CodeSET assigned squawk - STBY | |
| 11 | Radios (COM 1/2, NAV 1/2)SET frequencies for departure | |
| 12 | EFIS Control PanelSET range and display modeNOTE: Set ND to PLAN or ARC mode to verify route. |
PHS 5 — Before Start14 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Beacon LightONNOTE: Signal to ground crew that engines will start. | |
| 03 | DoorsCLOSED and ARMEDCAUTION: Verify all passenger and cargo doors closed on ECAM or door indication panel. | |
| 04 | Thrust LeversIDLE | |
| 05 | APU BleedON | |
| 06 | Air Conditioning PacksOFFNOTE: Reduce bleed air demand for engine start. | |
| 07 | Engine Master 1 & 2OFF (confirm) | |
| 08 | Engine Mode SelectorIGN/STARTNOTE: Enables automatic start sequence and ignition. | |
| 09 | Ground CrewCLEARED TO STARTCAUTION: Confirm area is clear before initiating start. | |
| 10 | GSX - Fuel TruckREFUEL COMPLETENOTE: GSX menu: Refuel Aircraft. Set desired fuel load before confirming. | |
| 11 | GSX - Catering ServiceCOMPLETENOTE: GSX menu: Call Catering. Forward and aft catering trucks will service the aircraft. | |
| 12 | GSX - Passenger BoardingCOMPLETENOTE: GSX menu: Board Passengers. Wait for all passengers to board. | |
| 13 | GSX - All Passenger DoorsCLOSEDCAUTION: Confirm all door indicators show CLOSED before requesting pushback. | |
| 14 | GSX - Pushback RequestINITIATEDNOTE: GSX menu: Request Pushback. Select direction when prompted. |
PHS 6 — Engine Start15 steps
| 01 | Engine 2 Start SwitchON (start right engine first)NOTE: Start Engine 2 first - standard Airbus procedure. Watch for blue OPEN light. | |
| 02 | Engine 2 - N2 RisingMONITOR - N2 increasingNOTE: N2 should begin rising within a few seconds. | |
| 03 | Engine 2 - Fuel Lever (at 20% N2)ONNOTE: Move fuel lever to ON when N2 reaches approximately 20%. EGT will rise. | |
| 04 | Engine 2 - EGTMONITOR - watch for exceedanceWARNING: Abort start immediately if EGT exceeds limits. Perform hung start check if N2 stops rising. | |
| 05 | Engine 2 - N1/N2 IdleSTABILISED at idleNOTE: N1 and N2 should stabilise at ground idle. Fuel flow and oil pressure nominal. | |
| 06 | Engine 1 Start SwitchON (start left engine)NOTE: Repeat start sequence for Engine 1. | |
| 07 | Engine 1 - Fuel Lever (at 20% N2)ON | |
| 08 | Engine 1 - N1/N2 IdleSTABILISED at idle | |
| 09 | Engine Mode SelectorNORMNOTE: Return to NORM after both engines stabilised at idle. | |
| 10 | Engine Generators 1 & 2ON - verify on ELEC panel | |
| 11 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 12 | Engine Bleeds 1 & 2ON | |
| 13 | Air Conditioning PacksON (AUTO) | |
| 14 | APU MasterOFF (if no longer needed) | |
| 15 | 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 Controls CheckFULL DEFLECTION - free and correctCAUTION: Move yoke full left/right and forward/back. Verify surfaces move correctly. | |
| 02 | Pitch TrimSET for takeoff (per CG%)NOTE: Set trim to value from loadsheet or MCDU. | |
| 03 | Rudder TrimZERO | |
| 04 | FlapsSET for takeoff (CONF 15 or 20)NOTE: Typical takeoff config is slats 15 flaps 0 or slats 15 flaps 15. | |
| 05 | Ground SpoilersARM | |
| 06 | Speed BrakesRETRACTED and ARMEDNOTE: Verify spoiler lever is at 0 and armed for auto deployment on landing. | |
| 07 | Auto BrakeMAX (for takeoff) | |
| 08 | Cabin CrewNOTIFIED - ready for taxi | |
| 09 | Taxi LightON | |
| 10 | Nose LightsTAXI | |
| 11 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 12 | BrakesCHECK during first movement | |
| 13 | Flight InstrumentsCHECK during taxiNOTE: Cross-check heading on PFD and ND, verify attitude indication. |
PHS 8 — Before Takeoff13 steps
| 01 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 02 | V-Speeds ConfirmedV1, VR, V2 - SET on PFD speed tape | |
| 03 | FlapsCONFIRM takeoff setting | |
| 04 | Pitch TrimCONFIRM green band | |
| 05 | Departure BriefingCOMPLETEDNOTE: Review SID, engine failure procedure, rejected takeoff criteria. | |
| 06 | TransponderTA/RA - ALT RPTG ON | |
| 07 | ECAM - TO ConfigNO WARNINGSCAUTION: Verify TO CONFIG normal before entering runway. | |
| 08 | Runway Turnoff LightsON | |
| 09 | Landing LightsON (both) | |
| 10 | Strobe LightsON | |
| 11 | Nose LightTO | |
| 12 | Cabin CrewSEATED and CONFIRMED | |
| 13 | ATC Takeoff ClearanceOBTAINED |
PHS 9 — Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | BrakesHOLD | |
| 02 | Thrust LeversADVANCE to 50% N1 - stabilise | |
| 03 | BrakesRELEASE | |
| 04 | Thrust LeversTOGA or FLEX (DERATED)NOTE: Advance smoothly to takeoff thrust. Use FLEX if a derated takeoff was planned. | |
| 05 | Engine ParametersVERIFY N1, N2, EGT normalCAUTION: If any parameter anomaly - reject takeoff below V1. | |
| 06 | 80 Knots CalloutCROSS-CHECK airspeed | |
| 07 | V1 CalloutCOMMITTED TO FLYWARNING: Do not reject takeoff above V1 unless aircraft is unsafe to fly. | |
| 08 | Rotate at VRSMOOTH backstick - pitch to 12-15 degrees nose up | |
| 09 | Positive Climb RateCONFIRMED on VSI | |
| 10 | Landing GearUPNOTE: Select gear UP when positive climb confirmed. |
PHS 10 — After Takeoff / Climb13 steps
| 01 | Thrust Reduction (1,500 ft AGL)REDUCE to climb thrustNOTE: Retard thrust levers to climb setting at acceleration altitude. | |
| 02 | AutopilotENGAGE (if desired) | |
| 03 | Speed - Flap RetractionRETRACT incrementally on scheduleNOTE: Retract slats and flaps as speed builds through S and F speeds. | |
| 04 | Ground SpoilersDISARM | |
| 05 | PacksON (if turned OFF for takeoff) | |
| 06 | Landing LightsOFF above 10,000 ft | |
| 07 | Runway Turnoff LightsOFF | |
| 08 | Nose LightOFF | |
| 09 | Landing GearCONFIRM UP and locked | |
| 10 | FlapsCONFIRM retracted (CONF 0) | |
| 11 | Seat Belts SignOFF (above 10,000 ft if smooth) | |
| 12 | Baro ReferenceSET STD (1013/29.92) above transition altitude | |
| 13 | FCU AltitudeSET cleared cruise level |
PHS 11 — Cruise9 steps
| 01 | Cruise AltitudeVERIFY level at planned FL | |
| 02 | AutopilotON - verify correct mode | |
| 03 | Engine ParametersCHECK N1, N2, EGT, fuel flow normal | |
| 04 | Fuel Quantity & BalanceMONITORNOTE: Check fuel burn vs. plan. Wing imbalance should not exceed 1,500 kg. | |
| 05 | MCDU - Progress PageMONITOR fuel, ETA, wind component | |
| 06 | Cruise MachVERIFY Mach 0.80 typical (below Mmo 0.86) | |
| 07 | RadiosSET for next ATC sectors | |
| 08 | Cabin SignsAS REQUIRED for turbulence | |
| 09 | Step ClimbCONSIDER as fuel burns offNOTE: Optimum altitude increases as aircraft gets lighter. |
PHS 12 — Descent Preparation8 steps
| 01 | ATIS / D-ATISOBTAINEDNOTE: Note QNH, active runway, wind, visibility, and transition level. | |
| 02 | MCDU - APPR Performance PageENTER QNH, Temp, Wind, Minimums | |
| 03 | MCDU - Arrival / STARSELECT and verify | |
| 04 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETEDNOTE: Review approach chart, minimums, missed approach procedure, alternates. | |
| 05 | ILS Frequency & CourseSET and IDENTIFIED on both NDs | |
| 06 | Landing ElevationSET on pressurisation controller | |
| 07 | Auto BrakeSELECT (MED or MAX as required)NOTE: MED for normal conditions, MAX for short or wet runway. | |
| 08 | FCU AltitudeSET first constraint or initial descent clearance |
PHS 13 — Descent9 steps
| 01 | ATC Descent ClearanceOBTAINED | |
| 02 | FCU AltitudeSET cleared altitude | |
| 03 | Descent InitiatedMANAGED or SELECTEDNOTE: Push ALT knob for managed descent. Pull for open (selected) descent. | |
| 04 | Transition LevelSET local QNH on both altimeters when passing | |
| 05 | 10,000 ft - Landing LightsON (both) | |
| 06 | 10,000 ft - Seat Belts SignON | |
| 07 | Speed BrakesAS REQUIRED to manage energyNOTE: Deploy symmetrically. Do not exceed Vmo. | |
| 08 | LS (ILS) ScalesSELECT on both PFDs | |
| 09 | EFIS CSTRSELECT to display constraints on ND |
PHS 14 — Approach14 steps
| 01 | Approach ModeSELECT APP on FCU when clearedNOTE: Arms ILS LOC and G/S modes. Verify on FMA. | |
| 02 | SpeedMANAGED or set to Green Dot | |
| 03 | CONF 1 (Slats 15/Flaps 0)SET at Green Dot speedNOTE: First stage of slat extension for approach. | |
| 04 | CONF 2 (Slats 15/Flaps 15)SET at S-speedNOTE: Extend to flaps 15 - monitor speed tape. | |
| 05 | Landing GearDOWN (3 greens)NOTE: Select gear down when established on localiser or per company procedure. | |
| 06 | Ground SpoilersARM | |
| 07 | CONF 3 (Slats 20/Flaps 20)SET at F-speed | |
| 08 | CONF FULL (Slats 30/Flaps 40)SET for final approachNOTE: Standard landing configuration. CONF 3 if reduced flap landing required. | |
| 09 | Landing GearCONFIRM DOWN - 3 greens | |
| 10 | VAPP Target SpeedSET - Vref + wind correctionNOTE: Vref approximately 136 kts at max landing weight. Add half steady wind + full gust. | |
| 11 | Cabin CrewNOTIFIED - cabin secure | |
| 12 | Runway Turnoff LightsON | |
| 13 | Nose LightTO | |
| 14 | Landing ChecklistCOMPLETE - all items checked |
PHS 15 — Landing11 steps
| 01 | 1,000 ft AGL - Stable ApproachVERIFYWARNING: If not stabilised by 1,000 ft AGL (speed, glidepath, config) - execute go-around. | |
| 02 | 500 ft - AutopilotOFF (manual landing)NOTE: Or maintain for autoland if CAT II/III approach. | |
| 03 | VAPPMAINTAIN approach speed | |
| 04 | Flare (~30 ft)REDUCE descent rate - gentle backstickNOTE: Aim for ~1-2 degree attitude increase. Reduce thrust to idle. | |
| 05 | Thrust LeversIDLE at flare initiation | |
| 06 | TouchdownMAIN GEAR firstNOTE: Target touchdown zone. Lower nosewheel gently. | |
| 07 | Ground SpoilersVERIFY DEPLOYED | |
| 08 | Reverse ThrustSELECT REVERSE (both levers)NOTE: Use reverse as required for runway length. | |
| 09 | Auto BrakeVERIFY ACTIVE | |
| 10 | 70 KnotsSTOW REVERSERS - reverse idle | |
| 11 | Manual BrakingAS REQUIRED below 40 kts |
PHS 16 — After Landing13 steps
| 01 | Runway VacatedCONFIRMED | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACT to 0 | |
| 03 | Ground SpoilersDISARM | |
| 04 | Speed BrakesRETRACT | |
| 05 | Strobe LightsOFF | |
| 06 | Landing LightsOFF | |
| 07 | Runway Turnoff LightsON (for taxiway) | |
| 08 | Nose LightTAXI | |
| 09 | Radar / WXROFF | |
| 10 | TransponderSTBY or as directed by ATC | |
| 11 | APU MasterON (start for gate operations)NOTE: Start APU during taxi for air conditioning and power at gate. | |
| 12 | APU StartPRESS - await AVAIL light | |
| 13 | Taxi to GateFOLLOW ATC routing |
PHS 17 — Parking / Shutdown24 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 02 | Taxi LightOFF | |
| 03 | Nose LightOFF | |
| 04 | APU BleedON (for cabin air if required) | |
| 05 | Engine 1 Fuel LeverOFF | |
| 06 | Engine 2 Fuel LeverOFF | |
| 07 | Engine Mode SelectorNORM (confirm) | |
| 08 | Engine N1VERIFY below 5% - both enginesNOTE: Allow engines to fully spool down before APU bleed switch actioned. | |
| 09 | Engine Bleeds 1 & 2OFF | |
| 10 | Beacon LightOFF | |
| 11 | Seat Belts SignOFF | |
| 12 | No Smoking SignOFF | |
| 13 | Fuel Pumps - AllOFF | |
| 14 | Air Conditioning PacksOFF | |
| 15 | IRS 1 & 2OFF | |
| 16 | Crew OxygenOFF | |
| 17 | Emergency Exit LightsOFF | |
| 18 | APU BleedOFF | |
| 19 | APU MasterOFFNOTE: Allow approximately 2 minutes cooling before APU shutdown. | |
| 20 | Navigation LightsOFF | |
| 21 | Battery 1 & 2OFF | |
| 22 | GSX - Ground Power Unit (GPU)CONNECTNOTE: GSX menu: Ground Power Unit > Connect. Restores external power for turnaround. | |
| 23 | GSX - Jetway / StairsCONNECTEDNOTE: GSX menu: Deboard Passengers. Jetway or airstairs will position automatically. | |
| 24 | GSX - Passenger DeboardingCOMPLETENOTE: Wait for all passengers to deboard before releasing gate. |