Fenix A321MSFS 2024 Startup Checklist · 139 steps
Fenix A321
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AIRCRAFT BRIEF
The Airbus A321 is a stretched variant of the A320 family, featuring a fuselage extended by 6.9 m forward and 2.7 m aft of the wing to accommodate up to 180 passengers. First flying in March 1993, the A321 became the workhorse of dense short-haul routes and has proven vital for transatlantic operations in its XLR (Extra Long Range) variant. Fenix Simulations' A321 for MSFS 2024 builds on their acclaimed A320 CEO simulation with a longer fuselage, updated weight and performance modeling, and the same deeply authentic fly-by-wire FMGS and FMGEC systems.
RANGE VISUALIZER
SPECIFICATIONS
manufacturerAirbus (Fenix Simulations)
first Flight1993 (A321)
roleNarrow-body short to medium-range airliner
crew2 pilots + cabin crew
engines2x CFM56-5B3 (33,000 lbf each) or IAE V2533-A5
max Speed871 km/h (Mach 0.82)
range5,950 km (3,200 nmi)
ceiling39,800 ft
weight93,500 kg (MTOW)
PHS 1 — Pre-Flight Planning9 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)NOTE: Check departure, destination, and alternates. Review SIGMETs and wind charts for cruise altitude. | REVIEWED | |
| 02 | NOTAMsNOTE: Check runway closures, approach procedure changes, and airspace NOTAMs. | REVIEWED | |
| 03 | Fuel Plan (SimBrief / OFP)NOTE: A321 burn ~2,200-2,800 kg/hr. Fuel capacity 26,730 kg. Verify trip, alternate, final, and contingency fuel. | CALCULATED | |
| 04 | Weight & BalanceCAUTION: MTOW 93,500 kg. MLW 77,800 kg. MZFW 73,500 kg. CG must be within forward and aft trim limits. | WITHIN LIMITS | |
| 05 | Takeoff Performance (EFB / TOPAS)NOTE: Calculate Flex temperature, V1, Vr, V2, and takeoff flap setting using Fenix EFB performance tool. | CALCULATED | |
| 06 | OFP / RoutingNOTE: Load route into MCDU using SimBrief import or manual entry. | REVIEWED & LOADED | |
| 07 | ATIS / D-ATIS | OBTAINED | |
| 08 | GSX - Fuel TruckNOTE: GSX menu: Refuel Aircraft. Verify fuel load matches OFP block fuel. | REFUEL COMPLETE | |
| 09 | GSX - BoardingNOTE: GSX menu: Board Passengers. Monitor Fenix EFB load sheet update. | BOARDING COMPLETE |
PHS 2 — Cockpit Preparation (P1 - Captain)11 steps
| 01 | Battery 1 / Battery 2 | ON | |
| 02 | External Power (GPU) | ON | |
| 03 | Emergency Exit Lights | ARM | |
| 04 | ADIRS 1 / 2 / 3NOTE: Set all three ADIRUs to NAV. Enter position on MCDU INIT A page. | NAV - ALL THREE | |
| 05 | Standby Instruments | CHECKED | |
| 06 | MCDU - INIT A PageNOTE: Enter FROM/TO, align date and time. Verify present position via INIT A REQUEST. | FROM/TO / DATE / TIME ENTERED | |
| 07 | MCDU - ROUTE / F-PLN | ROUTE ENTERED & ACTIVATED | |
| 08 | MCDU - PERF PagesNOTE: Enter Cost Index, Zero Fuel Weight, block fuel, and cruise altitude. | CI / ZFW / BLOCK FUEL / CRZ ENTERED | |
| 09 | MCDU - TAKE-OFF PERFNOTE: Enter Flex temperature, V-speeds, and takeoff configuration. Typical at MTOW: V1 142, Vr 147, V2 151 kts. | FLAPS / V1 / VR / V2 / FLEX ENTERED | |
| 10 | Altimeter (Captain) | SET QNH | |
| 11 | Fuel Quantity | VERIFIED - MATCHES OFP |
PHS 3 — Cockpit Preparation (P2 - First Officer)8 steps
| 01 | Altimeter (F/O) | SET QNH | |
| 02 | RadiosNOTE: Pre-select ATIS, ground, and tower on COM1/COM2. Enter navaids for departure. | SET | |
| 03 | Transponder | STBY - CODE SET | |
| 04 | HydraulicsNOTE: Three hydraulic systems (Green, Yellow, Blue). Verify all three pressure lights off. | CHECKED | |
| 05 | PressurisationNOTE: Destination field elevation entered. Mode selector AUTO. | SET | |
| 06 | Oxygen | CHECKED - PRESSURE OK | |
| 07 | Fire Warning Test | TESTED - ALL BELLS AND WARNINGS OK | |
| 08 | ECAM Overhead Panel Check | NO AMBER / RED WARNINGS |
PHS 4 — APU Start5 steps
| 01 | APU Master Switch | ON | |
| 02 | APU Start ButtonNOTE: APU should reach AVAIL in approximately 60 seconds. | PRESS | |
| 03 | APU AVAIL Light | ILLUMINATED | |
| 04 | APU Bleed | ON | |
| 05 | External Power | DISCONNECTED |
PHS 5 — Before Start9 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | DoorsWARNING: All doors must show ARMED on overhead. Sliding doors will auto-arm in flight. | CLOSED & ARMED | |
| 03 | Seat Belts / No Smoking | ON | |
| 04 | ENG MASTER 1 / 2 | OFF | |
| 05 | ENG MODE Selector | NORM | |
| 06 | Thrust Levers | IDLE | |
| 07 | Anti-Ice / De-Ice | AS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Pushback Clearance | OBTAINED (IF REQUIRED) | |
| 09 | Start Clearance | OBTAINED |
PHS 6 — Engine Start11 steps
| 01 | ENG Mode SelectorNOTE: Select IGN/START to prepare engines for start sequence. | IGN / START | |
| 02 | ENG Master 2NOTE: Start engine 2 first. ECAM will show N2 and EGT rising. | ON | |
| 03 | N2 Rising | CONFIRMED | |
| 04 | Fuel Valve OpenWARNING: Monitor EGT. Max start EGT 635 deg C. If EGT exceeds limit, abort start immediately. | AT N2 > 20% | |
| 05 | Engine 2 - IDLENOTE: IDLE: N1 ~19%, N2 ~64%, EGT ~360 deg C. | STABLE | |
| 06 | ENG Master 1 | ON | |
| 07 | Engine 1 - IDLE | STABLE | |
| 08 | ENG Mode Selector | NORM | |
| 09 | APU Bleed | OFF | |
| 10 | APU Master | OFF | |
| 11 | Generators 1 & 2 | AUTO |
PHS 7 — After Start / Pre-Taxi8 steps
| 01 | Flight Controls (ECAM FCTL page)NOTE: Check ECAM FCTL page shows all flight controls responding correctly. | ALL GREEN - FULL DEFLECTION | |
| 02 | FlapsNOTE: Set flaps to computed takeoff configuration (1+F, 2, or 3). | SET FOR TAKEOFF | |
| 03 | Spoilers | ARMED | |
| 04 | Rudder Trim | 0 DEG | |
| 05 | Pitch Trim | SET FOR TAKEOFF CG | |
| 06 | ECAM StatusNOTE: Review ECAM STATUS page. All systems should show green. | NO WARNINGS | |
| 07 | Lights | TAXI ON | |
| 08 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED |
PHS 8 — Taxi4 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | RELEASE | |
| 02 | Brakes | CHECKED | |
| 03 | Taxi Speed | MAX 20 KTS / 10 KTS IN TURNS | |
| 04 | Transponder | TA/RA |
PHS 9 — Before Takeoff10 steps
| 01 | Takeoff BriefingNOTE: Brief rejected takeoff criteria, engine failure procedures, and initial departure routing. | COMPLETE | |
| 02 | Flaps | CONFIRMED TAKEOFF SETTING | |
| 03 | Pitch Trim | CONFIRMED | |
| 04 | Spoilers | ARMED | |
| 05 | ECAM | NO WARNINGS | |
| 06 | FCU Altitude | INITIAL CLIMB ALT SET | |
| 07 | V-SpeedsNOTE: Typical at MTOW 93,500 kg: V1 142 kts, Vr 147 kts, V2 151 kts (Flex config dependent). | CONFIRMED PF & PM | |
| 08 | Cabin Crew | READY | |
| 09 | Lights | LANDING + STROBE ON | |
| 10 | Takeoff Clearance | RECEIVED |
PHS 10 — Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | Thrust LeversNOTE: Advance to FLEX (preferred) or TOGA. ATHR engages at ~80 kts. | FLEX / MCT / TOGA | |
| 02 | Engine Instruments | SYMMETRICAL - N1 TARGET CONFIRMED | |
| 03 | At V1 | GO DECISION - HAND OFF LEVERS | |
| 04 | At VrNOTE: A321 is longer than A320 - slightly more rotation required. Fly-by-wire limits will protect. | ROTATE - 15 DEG PITCH TARGET | |
| 05 | V2 Airborne | POSITIVE RATE - GEAR UP | |
| 06 | FMA | SRS - CONFIRM MODE |
PHS 11 — Climb7 steps
| 01 | At Acceleration AltitudeNOTE: Move thrust levers to CLB detent at acceleration altitude (1,500 ft typical). | THRUST LEVERS - CLB DETENT | |
| 02 | Flap Retract ScheduleNOTE: Retract flaps on schedule per MCDU V-speeds: S speed > F speed > green dot speed. | S SPEED / F SPEED / GREEN DOT | |
| 03 | Autopilot | ENGAGE (ABOVE 100 FT) | |
| 04 | Climb Speed | 250 KIAS BELOW FL100 / MANAGED SPEED ABOVE | |
| 05 | Landing Lights | OFF ABOVE 10,000 FT | |
| 06 | Transition Altitude | ALTIMETERS SET STD 1013 hPa | |
| 07 | Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED |
PHS 12 — Cruise6 steps
| 01 | Cruise LevelNOTE: A321 max cruise altitude FL390. Typical cruise FL350-FL380. | ESTABLISHED | |
| 02 | Cruise Speed | MANAGED MACH (0.78-0.80 TYPICAL) | |
| 03 | Fuel Check | COMPARE TO OFP AT EACH WAYPOINT | |
| 04 | Pressurisation | CHECKED - CABIN BELOW 8,000 FT | |
| 05 | ECAM Systems | ALL GREEN | |
| 06 | FMS Progress | MONITORED |
PHS 13 — Descent6 steps
| 01 | Destination ATIS | OBTAINED | |
| 02 | Approach Briefing | COMPLETE | |
| 03 | MCDU ARRIVAL / STAR | SELECTED | |
| 04 | Altimeters | SET QNH (AT TRANSITION LEVEL) | |
| 05 | Descent Speed | MANAGED / M 0.78 / 300 KIAS / 250 KIAS BELOW FL100 | |
| 06 | Landing Performance (EFB) | COMPUTED - Vapp SET ON MCDU |
PHS 14 — Approach10 steps
| 01 | Seat Belt Sign | ON | |
| 02 | Anti-Ice | AS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Flaps 1 | BELOW 230 KIAS | |
| 04 | Flaps 2 | BELOW 215 KIAS | |
| 05 | Landing GearNOTE: Three greens confirmed. | DOWN (BELOW 250 KIAS) | |
| 06 | Flaps 3 / FULLNOTE: Flaps 3 for most landings. FULL for short field or firm conditions. | AS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | Spoilers | ARMED | |
| 08 | VappNOTE: Vapp = Vls + 5 kts minimum. A321 heavier than A320 - higher approach speeds. | MANAGED / ~140-150 KIAS (WEIGHT DEPENDENT) | |
| 09 | Landing Lights | ON | |
| 10 | Approach Checklist | COMPLETE |
PHS 15 — Landing8 steps
| 01 | FinalNOTE: Stabilized by 1,000 ft in IMC. Go-around if not stabilized. | STABILIZED - SPEED / GLIDESLOPE | |
| 02 | AutopilotNOTE: Disconnect AP at DA/MDA for manual landing. Or maintain for CAT III autoland if configured. | OFF AT MINIMUMS (MANUAL LANDING) | |
| 03 | FlareNOTE: Fly-by-wire will flare automatically if in alpha-protection law. | AT 30 FT - REDUCE THRUST | |
| 04 | Thrust Levers | IDLE AT TOUCHDOWN | |
| 05 | Spoilers | AUTO DEPLOY | |
| 06 | Reverse Thrust | SELECT (BOTH) | |
| 07 | Auto-Brake | VERIFY DECELERATION | |
| 08 | At 70 KTS | CANCEL REVERSE THRUST |
PHS 16 — After Landing7 steps
| 01 | Spoilers | RETRACT | |
| 02 | Flaps | RETRACT | |
| 03 | Landing Lights | OFF | |
| 04 | Strobe | OFF | |
| 05 | Anti-Ice | OFF | |
| 06 | Transponder | STBY | |
| 07 | Taxi Clearance | OBTAINED |
PHS 17 — Shutdown14 steps
| 01 | Parking Brake | SET | |
| 02 | APU Master | ON | |
| 03 | APU Start | INITIATE | |
| 04 | APU AVAIL | CONFIRMED | |
| 05 | ENG Master 1 | OFF | |
| 06 | ENG Master 2 | OFF | |
| 07 | Engines | OFF - N2 TO ZERO | |
| 08 | Seat Belt Sign | OFF | |
| 09 | DoorsNOTE: Select slide mode to disarmed before opening doors. | DISARMED (SLIDE MODES) | |
| 10 | Fuel Pumps | OFF | |
| 11 | ADIRS | OFF | |
| 12 | Avionics | OFF | |
| 13 | APU | OFF (AFTER GROUND POWER CONNECTED) | |
| 14 | Batteries | OFF |