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Inibuilds A380-800 Startup Checklist
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Inibuilds A380-800MSFS 2024 · Startup Checklist · 312 steps · 23 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning12 steps
| 01 | Aircraft VariantSELECTEDNOTE: Configure in the MSFS aircraft selection: RR Trent 972-84 or EA GP7270 engines, plus cabin and livery. | |
| 02 | Route and OFPGENERATEDNOTE: The EFB Flight Planner app builds a SimBrief plan. A SimBrief account is required for it to work. | |
| 03 | Weather and ATISREVIEWEDNOTE: The EFB home screen carries departure, arrival and alternate weather. Cycle METAR and TAF from the same panel. | |
| 04 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 05 | Fuel PlanCHECKEDNOTE: Block, trip, contingency, alternate and final reserve from the OFP. Maximum capacity is 253,963 kg. | |
| 06 | Payload and LoadsheetPLANNEDNOTE: EFB Ground Operations, Loading page: payload, fuel and water weights against live ZFW and GW. | |
| 07 | Weight LimitsCONFIRMEDNOTE: MTOW 572,000 kg, MLW 391,000 kg, MZFW 366,000 kg. | |
| 08 | Departure, SID and RunwayBRIEFED | |
| 09 | Arrival, STAR and ApproachBRIEFED | |
| 10 | Terminal ChartsPINNEDNOTE: iniBuilds TrueNAV terminal charts app. Pin what you need to the pinboard before you get busy. | |
| 11 | Throttle CalibrationVERIFIEDNOTE: EFB throttle calibration app: set the detents, reversers on axis and input axis count for your hardware. | |
| 12 | Failures and SituationsSET AS DESIREDNOTE: EFB failures app. Each system can be disabled, instant or dynamic. |
PHS 2 - Preliminary Cockpit Preparation19 steps
| 01 | ENG MASTERS 1, 2, 3, 4OFF | |
| 02 | ENG START selectorNORM | |
| 03 | Landing gear leverCHECK DOWN | |
| 04 | WipersOFF | |
| 05 | BatteriesONNOTE: Turn on in the order BAT 1, ESS, BAT 2, APU BAT. | |
| 06 | External powerONCAUTION: At least two external power units are required to supply the entire electrical network.NOTE: Only if the AVAIL light is on. External power is selected in the EFB, in the order EXT 2, EXT 3, EXT 1, EXT 4. | |
| 07 | Cockpit lightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | LaptopsON | |
| 09 | EFB Flight infoDOWNLOAD SIMBRIEF PLAN | |
| 10 | EFB Ground operationsIMPORT SIMBRIEF | |
| 11 | EFB loadingGSX OR LOAD AIRCRAFT | |
| 12 | MFD INITACCESS | |
| 13 | ACFT STATUSCHECK AND RETURN | |
| 14 | CPNY F-PLN REQUESTPERFORMNOTE: Only if a SimBrief plan is available. | |
| 15 | RECEIVED CPNY F-PLNINSERT | |
| 16 | FLT NBR and FROM/TOINSERTNOTE: The manual entry path, used when no SimBrief plan is available. | |
| 17 | OIT SIDE switchFLT OPS | |
| 18 | OIS loginSELECT AS PILOT | |
| 19 | SYNCHRO AVIONICSSELECT |
PHS 3 - Aircraft Status and APU Start22 steps
| 01 | ECAM RCLPRESS AND HOLDNOTE: Hold for at least 3 seconds to recall every alert that was cleared or cancelled, then check them all. | |
| 02 | RMP 1 and 2ON | |
| 03 | STBY RAD NAVOFF | |
| 04 | Communication frequenciesTUNE | |
| 05 | INT RECEPTION knobsRELEASE AND ADJUST | |
| 06 | APU FIRE pushbuttonsCHECK IN AND GUARDED | |
| 07 | APU AGENT lightsCHECK OFF | |
| 08 | ENG FIRE pushbuttonsCHECK IN AND GUARDED | |
| 09 | ENG AGENT 1 and 2 lightsCHECK OFF | |
| 10 | FIRE TESTPRESS AND HOLD | |
| 11 | APU MASTERON | |
| 12 | APU STARTONCAUTION: Wait at least 5 seconds after selecting APU MASTER on before pressing APU START. | |
| 13 | APUCHECK AVAIL | |
| 14 | APU BLEEDON | |
| 15 | XBLEED selectorAUTO | |
| 16 | AIR FLOW selectorNORM | |
| 17 | CKPT temperature selectorAS REQUIRED | |
| 18 | CABIN temperature selectorPURS SEL | |
| 19 | EXT powerAS REQUIRED | |
| 20 | OIT MenuT.O PERFNOTE: A preliminary computation, to confirm the intended take-off weight and the runway and weather conditions allow a safe departure. | |
| 21 | T.O PERF dataCOMPLETENOTE: Enter manually or use the SYNC buttons. | |
| 22 | BoardingCOMMENCECAUTION: If safe performance is not available at the desired weight, reduce weight and obtain a new flight plan before boarding. |
PHS 4 - Cockpit Preparation - Overhead Panel28 steps
| 01 | RCDR GND CTLONNOTE: Ensure all white lights are extinguished as you work through the flow. | |
| 02 | Oxygen crew supplyON | |
| 03 | EVAC CAPT/CAPT and PURSAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | PROBE AND WINDOW HEATAUTO | |
| 05 | All IR mode selectorsNAV | |
| 06 | ELTARMED | |
| 07 | STROBEAUTO | |
| 08 | BEACONOFF | |
| 09 | NAV lightsON | |
| 10 | LOGO lightsNIGHT AUTO, DAY OFF | |
| 11 | Remaining exterior lightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 12 | SEAT BELTSONNOTE: Set to ON when refuelling is complete. | |
| 13 | NO MOBILEAUTO | |
| 14 | EMER EXIT LTARM | |
| 15 | ENG START selectorNORM | |
| 16 | APU BLEEDON | |
| 17 | XBLEED selectorAUTO | |
| 18 | AIR FLOW selectorNORM | |
| 19 | CKPT temperature selectorAS REQUIRED | |
| 20 | CABIN temperature selectorPURS SEL | |
| 21 | ELEC DC SD pageDISPLAY | |
| 22 | All batteriesOFF THEN ON | |
| 23 | Battery currentCHECK BELOW 60 ANOTE: On the ELEC DC SD page, all four batteries below 60 A and decreasing. | |
| 24 | All fuel pumpsON | |
| 25 | TRIM TK FEEDAUTO | |
| 26 | CARGO AIR COND selectorsAS REQUIRED | |
| 27 | RMP 3ON AND SET | |
| 28 | CVR TESTPRESSNOTE: Note the absence of ECAM RECORDER messages. |
PHS 5 - Cockpit Preparation - Instruments and Pedestal21 steps
| 01 | SWITCHING selectorsNORM | |
| 02 | ISIS brightnessADJUST | |
| 03 | ISIS indicationsCHECKNOTE: Airspeed, baro setting, altitude, attitude and heading. | |
| 04 | L/G GRVTYOFF | |
| 05 | ClockCHECK AND SET | |
| 06 | Clock modeGPS | |
| 07 | A-SKIDON | |
| 08 | PARK BRKON | |
| 09 | BODY ACCU pressure indicationCHECK IN GREEN BAND | |
| 10 | ACCU REINFLATEPRESSNOTE: Only if the body accumulator pressure is outside the green band. | |
| 11 | LEFT and RIGHT BRK pressureCHECK ABOVE 3500 PSI | |
| 12 | THRUST LEVERSIDLE | |
| 13 | THRUST REVERSE LEVERSSTOWED | |
| 14 | ENG MASTERS 1, 2, 3, 4OFF | |
| 15 | MFD ATC COM pageDISPLAY | |
| 16 | MSG RECORDALL MSG | |
| 17 | ERASE ALLSELECT | |
| 18 | CONNECTSELECT | |
| 19 | ADS-CCHECK ARMED | |
| 20 | MFD SURV pageDISPLAY | |
| 21 | XPDRSTBY |
PHS 6 - MFD Preparation14 steps
| 01 | INITSELECT | |
| 02 | All INIT fieldsCOMPLETE | |
| 03 | WindsREQUEST UPLINK OR INSERT | |
| 04 | IRSCHECK NAV OR ALIGN | |
| 05 | DEPARTURESELECT AND INSERT | |
| 06 | NAVAIDSSET OR DESELECT | |
| 07 | FUEL AND LOADCOMPLETE | |
| 08 | PERFSELECT | |
| 09 | T.O panelCOMPLETE | |
| 10 | CLB panel, CLB THRSELECTNOTE: RR: AUTO-DERATE or CLB. EA is weight banded: below 420 T CLB 3, 420 to 510 T CLB 2, 510 to 540 T CLB 1, above 540 T none. | |
| 11 | CLB and CRZ PRESEL SPEEDSAS REQUIRED | |
| 12 | FLIGHT PLANCHECK OR COMPLETE | |
| 13 | SECONDARY FLIGHT PLANSAS REQUIRED | |
| 14 | ROUTE SUMMARYCHECK |
PHS 7 - Cockpit Preparation - Glareshield and Final Checks20 steps
| 01 | Loudspeaker knobsSET | |
| 02 | BARO referenceSET QNHNOTE: Select between HPA and INHG as required. | |
| 03 | ND range selectorZOOM | |
| 04 | ND STATUS panelCHECK DATABASE VALIDITY | |
| 05 | TRAFON | |
| 06 | Other EFIS optionsAS REQUIRED | |
| 07 | FDON | |
| 08 | NORTH REFMAG | |
| 09 | SPD/MACH windowDASHED | |
| 10 | HDG/TRK windowDASHED | |
| 11 | HDG-VS/TRK-FPAHDG-VS | |
| 12 | ALT windowINITIAL CLEARANCE ALTITUDE | |
| 13 | V/S and FPA windowDASHED | |
| 14 | Oxygen mask testPERFORM | |
| 15 | PFD indicationsCHECK | |
| 16 | FMACHECK | |
| 17 | Slats/flaps and pitch trim displaysCHECK AVAILABLE | |
| 18 | ND indicationsCHECK | |
| 19 | ND headingCHECK AGAINST COMPASS AND ISIS | |
| 20 | Initial waypointCHECK |
PHS 8 - Before Start15 steps
| 01 | Load sheetCHECK | |
| 02 | MFD FUEL AND LOADCHECK OR REVISE | |
| 03 | Final take-off performanceCONFIRM OR RECOMPUTENOTE: Amend the MFD take-off performance page, and the ZFW, ZFWCG and block fuel, if the final figures differ from the preliminary ones. | |
| 04 | MFD PF sidePERF | |
| 05 | MFD PM sideF-PLN | |
| 06 | EXT PWR buttonsPRESS TO SET AVAIL | |
| 07 | GPU in EFBDISCONNECT | |
| 08 | ACU in EFBDISCONNECT | |
| 09 | Windows and doorsCLOSED | |
| 10 | MFD SURV DEFAULT SETTINGSSELECT | |
| 11 | BeaconON | |
| 12 | THRUST LEVERSIDLE | |
| 13 | BODY ACCU pressure indicationCHECK IN GREEN BAND | |
| 14 | PARK BRKCHECK ONNOTE: The no pushback case. | |
| 15 | PARK BRKOFFNOTE: The pushback case. Set it back on when the pushback is complete. |
PHS 9 - Engine Start6 steps
| 01 | Engine start bleed sourceDETERMINENOTE: Internal from the APU, or external from a GPU plus an Air Start Unit. Both ground units are selected in the EFB. | |
| 02 | ENG START selectorIGN START | |
| 03 | ENG MASTER 1 then 2ONNOTE: Engines start in pairs. There is no need to delay the second master, both can be lifted in quick succession. | |
| 04 | Engines 1 and 2CHECK IDLE | |
| 05 | ENG MASTER 3 then 4ON | |
| 06 | Engine parametersCHECK NORMALNOTE: Approximately N1 20 percent, N2 50 percent, EGT 400 degC and fuel flow 600 kg/h. N3 around 60 percent on RR only. |
PHS 10 - After Start10 steps
| 01 | ENG START selectorNORM | |
| 02 | APU BLEEDOFF | |
| 03 | ENG ANTI-ICEAS REQUIREDNOTE: On the ground, select on whenever the SAT is +10 degC or below with visible moisture. | |
| 04 | APU MASTEROFF | |
| 05 | GND SPLRSARM | |
| 06 | RUDDER TRIMZERO | |
| 07 | FLAPSSET | |
| 08 | PITCH TRIMCHECK SET TO TAKEOFF TARGET | |
| 09 | ECAM statusCHECK | |
| 10 | Flight controlsCHECK |
PHS 11 - Taxi15 steps
| 01 | OANS and ND RANGEZOOM | |
| 02 | NOSE lightsTAXI | |
| 03 | RWY TURNOFF and CAMERAON | |
| 04 | PARK BRKOFF | |
| 05 | BrakesCHECK | |
| 06 | Auto brake RTOARM | |
| 07 | TO CONFIGPRESS TO TEST | |
| 08 | T.O MEMONO BLUE LINES | |
| 09 | PURS CALLAS REQUIREDNOTE: Only if the cabin is not ready. | |
| 10 | EFIS PF sideWX | |
| 11 | EFIS PM sideTERR | |
| 12 | LAND lightsONNOTE: Entering the runway. | |
| 13 | NOSE lightsT.O | |
| 14 | STROBEON | |
| 15 | Sliding tableSTOW |
PHS 12 - Take-Off17 steps
| 01 | PacksAS REQUIREDNOTE: Confirm the pack configuration matches the one the performance was computed for. | |
| 02 | Thrust, first stageRR 30 PERCENT, EA 25 PERCENTNOTE: Set the thrust in two stages. The standing setting differs between the two engine options. | |
| 03 | Thrust, second stageFLX OR TOGANOTE: Select once the engines are stable. TOGA is always available even with a FLX temperature inserted. | |
| 04 | FMA modesCHECK | |
| 05 | Acceleration and engine parametersMONITOR | |
| 06 | At VRROTATENOTE: 3 degrees per second to a pitch target of 12.5 degrees with all engines operative. | |
| 07 | Flight directorFOLLOWNOTE: Allow it to stabilise, then follow its guidance. | |
| 08 | Positive rate of climbGEAR UP | |
| 09 | At thrust reduction altitude, THRUST LEVERSCLIMB | |
| 10 | PACKSONNOTE: Only if the take-off was performed with packs off. | |
| 11 | At F speedFLAPS 1NOTE: From a CONF 3 take-off the flaps still retract straight to 1. There is no need for the intermediate position. | |
| 12 | At S speedFLAPS 0NOTE: Green dot is the minimum clean speed. | |
| 13 | GND SPLRSDISARM | |
| 14 | NOSE lightsOFF | |
| 15 | RWY TURNOFF and CAMERAOFF | |
| 16 | APU BLEEDOFFNOTE: Only if the APU supplied air conditioning during the take-off. | |
| 17 | APU MASTEROFF |
PHS 13 - Climb9 steps
| 01 | At transition altitude, BARO referenceSET STD | |
| 02 | At 10,000 ft AGL, LAND lightsOFF | |
| 03 | SEAT BELTSAS REQUIRED | |
| 04 | ECAM MEMOREVIEW | |
| 05 | NAVAIDSCLEAR MANUALLY TUNED | |
| 06 | OPT/MAX ALTCHECK TARGET BELOW MAX | |
| 07 | Climb thrust ratingAS REQUIREDNOTE: RR has derated and non-derated climb. EA has derated CLB 3, CLB 2, CLB 1 and non-derated. | |
| 08 | Climb speedAS REQUIREDNOTE: Between green dot and ECON for best rate. Green dot itself for best angle. | |
| 09 | ENG ANTI-ICEAS REQUIREDNOTE: Airborne, select on whenever icing is encountered or expected with TAT below +10 degC and SAT above -40 degC. |
PHS 14 - Cruise9 steps
| 01 | ECAM MEMOREVIEW | |
| 02 | SD ENG pageREVIEWNOTE: Oil pressure and quantity. | |
| 03 | SD BLEED pageREVIEW | |
| 04 | SD ELEC pageREVIEWNOTE: Parameters and loads. | |
| 05 | SD HYD pageREVIEWNOTE: Fluid quantities. | |
| 06 | SD F/CTL pageREVIEWNOTE: Control surface position. | |
| 07 | SD FUEL pageREVIEWNOTE: Quantity and distribution. | |
| 08 | SD DOOR pageREVIEWNOTE: Oxygen pressure. | |
| 09 | Step flight levelsAS APPROPRIATE |
PHS 15 - Descent Preparation14 steps
| 01 | Destination weather and ATISOBTAINNOTE: Determine the likely approach runway and procedure. | |
| 02 | Landing Performance appCOMPUTENOTE: Assess the stopping distance, the autobrake selection and the expected runway exit. | |
| 03 | BARO referencePRESETNOTE: Preset QNH on the EFIS control panel. | |
| 04 | ECAM STATUSREVIEW | |
| 05 | ARRIVAL RUNWAY, STAR and APPROACHSELECT AND INSERT | |
| 06 | PERFSELECT AND INSERTNOTE: Complete the DES, APPR and GA panels. | |
| 07 | NAVAIDSSET OR DESELECT | |
| 08 | Secondary flight plansAS REQUIRED | |
| 09 | ND MODE selectorPLAN | |
| 10 | ND RANGE selectorZOOM | |
| 11 | BTV RUNWAYSELECTNOTE: Left click on the landing threshold. | |
| 12 | BTV RUNWAY EXITSELECTNOTE: Left click on the taxiway indicator. | |
| 13 | NDKEEP IN PLAN UNTIL AUTOBRAKE SET | |
| 14 | AUTO BRK selectorBTV OR AS REQUIREDCAUTION: On a contaminated runway do not use BTV. Use autobrake HI. |
PHS 16 - Descent8 steps
| 01 | Target altitudeSET BELOW CURRENT | |
| 02 | Vertical modeENGAGENOTE: DES only engages from NAV. On HDG use OP DES or V/S. | |
| 03 | DescentMONITORNOTE: Intervene as required and use speed brakes if necessary. | |
| 04 | At 20,000 ft AGL, SEAT BELTSON | |
| 05 | At transition level, BARO referenceSET QNH | |
| 06 | At 10,000 ft AGL, LAND lightsON | |
| 07 | LSAS REQUIREDNOTE: Press for ILS, GLS, LOC and FLS. Do not press for an approach flown with FINAL APPR. | |
| 08 | MFD POSITION/MONITORCHECK GPS PRIMARYNOTE: With no GPS PRIMARY, monitor navigation accuracy. |
PHS 17 - Approach Configuration10 steps
| 01 | Approach phaseCHECK ACTIVENOTE: Automatic on sequencing the decel pseudo-waypoint, or activate it manually on the MFD approach panel. | |
| 02 | At green dot speedFLAPS 1 | |
| 03 | At S speedFLAPS 2 | |
| 04 | When flaps are at 2GEAR DOWN | |
| 05 | GND SPLRSARM | |
| 06 | NOSE lightsON | |
| 07 | RWY TURNOFF and CAMERAT.O | |
| 08 | When the gear is downFLAPS 3 | |
| 09 | When the flaps are at 3FLAPS FULL | |
| 10 | Landing memoCHECK NO BLUE LINES |
PHS 18 - Approach Guidance15 steps
| 01 | APPR on AFS CPPRESSNOTE: Press when cleared for the approach, on an intercept heading to the final approach course. | |
| 02 | AP 1+2ON | |
| 03 | LOCCHECK ARMEDNOTE: ILS and GLS approaches. | |
| 04 | G/SCHECK ARMED | |
| 05 | LOC and G/S captureMONITOR | |
| 06 | F-LOC/LOCCHECK ARMEDNOTE: LOC only, RNAV (GNSS) and VOR approaches flown with F-LOC and F-G/S guidance. | |
| 07 | F-G/SCHECK ARMED | |
| 08 | Lateral guidanceAS REQUIREDNOTE: The FPA path instead: press LOC for a localizer only approach, or use NAV mode for RNAV and VOR. | |
| 09 | AFS MODETRK FPA | |
| 10 | FPA for final approachPRESET | |
| 11 | At 0.3 nm from the final descent point, FPA KNOBPULL | |
| 12 | TERR on NDDISPLAYNOTE: RNP AR approaches. Select on both NDs unless the weather radar is required. | |
| 13 | NAV and APP-DESCHECK ENGAGED | |
| 14 | Go around altitudeSETNOTE: Once established on G/S, F-G/S or APP-DES. | |
| 15 | At minimumCONTINUE OR GO AROUND |
PHS 19 - Landing8 steps
| 01 | Around 40 ft RAFLARE | |
| 02 | THRUST LEVERSIDLE | |
| 03 | After touchdownREV IDLE OR REV MAXNOTE: Reverse thrust is fitted to the inboard engines 2 and 3 only. | |
| 04 | Ground spoilersCHECK EXTENDED | |
| 05 | DecelerationMONITORNOTE: Apply manual braking if the autobrake deceleration is unsatisfactory. | |
| 06 | At 70 ktREV IDLE | |
| 07 | At taxi speedSTOW REVERSE | |
| 08 | Auto brakeDISARMNOTE: Disarm with the A/THR disconnect or by applying manual braking. |
PHS 20 - Go-Around8 steps
| 01 | THRUST LEVERSTOGA | |
| 02 | PitchROTATE TO 12.5 DEGREESNOTE: All engines operative. | |
| 03 | FlapsRETRACT ONE STEPNOTE: From CONF 3 the flaps go to CONF 2 only, unlike the CONF 3 take-off retraction which goes straight to 1. | |
| 04 | THRUST LEVERSFLC/MCT DETENTNOTE: Engages MAN GA SOFT with all engines operative, targeting +2000 fpm. | |
| 05 | Positive rate of climbGEAR UP | |
| 06 | FMACONFIRM | |
| 07 | GuidanceMONITORNOTE: Intervene with the FCU and selected modes if it is not adequate. | |
| 08 | At go-around thrust reduction altitudeCONTINUE AS CLIMB |
PHS 21 - After Landing11 steps
| 01 | GND SPLRSDISARM | |
| 02 | FlapsRETRACTNOTE: With an OAT above 30 degC keep flaps 1 to avoid WING LEAK alerts. | |
| 03 | APU MASTERON | |
| 04 | APU STARTONCAUTION: Wait at least 5 seconds after selecting APU MASTER on before pressing APU START. | |
| 05 | ANTI-ICEAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | STROBEAUTO | |
| 07 | RWY TURN OFF and CAMERAON | |
| 08 | LAND lightsOFF | |
| 09 | NOSE lightsTAXI | |
| 10 | ND range selectorAS REQUIREDNOTE: Select ZOOM to display OANS. | |
| 11 | EFIS WXCHECK OFFNOTE: The weather radar turns itself off 60 seconds after landing. |
PHS 22 - Parking12 steps
| 01 | RWY TURN OFF and CAMERAOFF | |
| 02 | NOSE lightsOFF | |
| 03 | ANTI-ICEOFF | |
| 04 | APU BLEEDON | |
| 05 | PARK BRKONNOTE: Ensure the body accumulator pressure indication is in the green band. | |
| 06 | ENG MASTERS 1, 2, 3, 4OFF | |
| 07 | SEAT BELTSOFF | |
| 08 | BeaconOFF | |
| 09 | All fuel pumpsOFF | |
| 10 | XPDRSTBY | |
| 11 | IRS performanceCHECK | |
| 12 | External powerAS REQUIRED |
PHS 23 - Securing the Aircraft9 steps
| 01 | Oxygen crew supplyOFF | |
| 02 | All IR mode selectorsOFF | |
| 03 | Exterior lightsOFF | |
| 04 | APU BLEEDOFF | |
| 05 | APU MASTEROFF | |
| 06 | EMER EXIT LTOFF | |
| 07 | NO MOBILEOFF | |
| 08 | LaptopsOFF | |
| 09 | BAT 1, ESS BAT, BAT 2, APU BATOFF |