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X-PLANE 12 · Airliner
ToLiss A321 Startup Checklist
FLIGHT2.17.0Checklist
ToLiss A321X-PLANE 12 · Startup Checklist · 147 steps · 17 phases
PHS 1 - Pre-Flight Planning11 steps
| 01 | Weather Briefing (METAR / TAF)REVIEWEDNOTE: Check departure, destination and alternates. Review SIGMETs and wind charts for the cruise level. | |
| 02 | NOTAMsREVIEWED | |
| 03 | SimBrief OFPIMPORTEDNOTE: ToLiss integrated the SimBrief OFP into the EFB in V1.9. The ACARS link imports the flight plan into the FMGS. | |
| 04 | ISCS (EFB) - Fuel and PayloadSETNOTE: Loading and fuel are set through the ISCS, which V1.7 moved into the EFB. The EFB also carries the weight and balance computer. | |
| 05 | Engine and Wingtip OptionCONFIRMEDNOTE: ToLiss models the IAE V2533-A5 and the CFM56-5B3, and wingtip fences or sharklets with their own drag effects. Sounds follow the engine selection. | |
| 06 | Additional Centre Tanks (ACT)CONFIGURED AS REQUIREDNOTE: ToLiss makes the additional tanks configurable per mission. Three-tank A321: 23,700 litres (18,960 kg) usable. With one or two additional centre tanks: up to 29,684 litres (23,746 kg) usable. | |
| 07 | Certificated WeightsCHECKEDCAUTION: Operator weight variants are lower than the certificated maximum. Delta lists 89,000 kg takeoff and American lists 93,000 kg takeoff for the non-Sharklet A321.NOTE: A321-211 (CFM56-5B3) and A321-231 (V2533-A5): maximum takeoff 93,500 kg, maximum landing 77,800 kg, maximum zero fuel 73,800 kg, minimum weight 47,500 kg. | |
| 08 | Operating LimitsREVIEWEDNOTE: VMO 350 kt, MMO Mach 0.82. Maximum operating altitude 39,100 ft, or 39,800 ft with modification 30748. Maximum takeoff and landing pressure altitude 9,200 ft, minimum -1,000 ft. Maximum runway slope +2.0% / -2.0%. | |
| 09 | Wind LimitsCHECKEDCAUTION: Maximum wind for takeoff and landing 50 kt including gusts. Maximum crosswind 35 kt including gusts, reduced to 15 kt when visibility is below 4000 RVR or 3/4 SM, and 20 kt for autoland. Maximum tailwind for takeoff 10 kt with IAE engines, 15 kt with CFM engines. Maximum tailwind for landing 10 kt non-Sharklet, 15 kt Sharklet. | |
| 10 | Takeoff Performance (EFB)CALCULATEDNOTE: The ToLiss EFB carries a takeoff performance calculator, added in V1.4. | |
| 11 | ATISOBTAINED |
PHS 2 - Cockpit Preparation8 steps
| 01 | Startup ConfigurationCOLD & DARKNOTE: ToLiss ships four startup configurations, from Cold & Dark to Engines Running. | |
| 02 | Batteries 1 and 2ON | |
| 03 | External PowerON (IF AVAILABLE) | |
| 04 | Avionics Warm-UpALLOW TO COMPLETENOTE: From V1.6 ToLiss simulates MCDU, FWC and FMGS startup times, so the displays do not come alive instantly. | |
| 05 | Circuit Breaker PanelsCHECKEDNOTE: Over 240 circuit breakers are modelled and any one of them can be out. | |
| 06 | ADIRS 1 / 2 / 3NAV | |
| 07 | MCDU - INIT / F-PLN / PERFENTERED | |
| 08 | Interactive Checklist Page (EFB)AS REQUIREDNOTE: V1.5 added an interactive checklist page that reads user-customisable XML checklists. |
PHS 3 - Preflight Flow8 steps
| 01 | Audio Control Panel (ACP)AS REQUIREDNOTE: On VHF 1 in the high frequency band (for example 135.97) there may be an increase in background noise from electrical interference. Use VHF 2 if necessary. | |
| 02 | Thrust LeversIDLE | |
| 03 | WX RadarOFFNOTE: Verify gain is in the AUTO position and the image selector is in WX/TURB. | |
| 04 | PWS SwitchOFF | |
| 05 | Flight Deck Door Open LightVERIFY ONNOTE: Confirms the flight deck door locking system is powered. | |
| 06 | Gravity Gear Extension HandleSTOWED | |
| 07 | Passenger Address SystemCHECKNOTE: Check clarity, volume and operation of the handset. | |
| 08 | ACARS / FMGCINITIALIZE AND PROGRAMNOTE: Either pilot may initialize at any time during flight deck preparation; the other pilot independently verifies all entries, without assistance or influence from the other pilot. |
PHS 4 - Final Preflight12 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeSET, PRESSURE NORMALCAUTION: The only confirmation that the parking brake is set is an indication of brake pressure on the BRAKES and ACCU PRESS indicators. Set the parking brake if the ramp is icy or if wind speed or gusts of 40 kt or higher are anticipated.NOTE: The brake accumulator is normally charged in the green range, approximately 3000 PSI. Recharge if the pressure drop is greater than 300 PSI. The parking brake must be set before beginning the Preflight Checklist. | |
| 02 | ATC ClearanceOBTAINWARNING: If a departure procedure requires holding after takeoff, for example to climb to MEA or MCA, the holding must be manually loaded, even on line-selectable departures.NOTE: Obtain clearance and compare routing with the flight plan routing. Make any necessary FMGC corrections. | |
| 03 | FCU - Speed WindowMANAGEDNOTE: Managed speed is indicated by dashes. | |
| 04 | FCU - Heading WindowNAV OR HEADINGNOTE: Dashes are displayed for a NAV departure, with NAV armed in the lateral column of the FMA. Set a heading per the planned SID or runway heading to disarm NAV, and verify the lateral column of the FMA is blank. | |
| 05 | FCU - Altitude WindowSET | |
| 06 | FCU - Vertical Speed WindowDASHED | |
| 07 | PFDCHECKNOTE: After the FCU is set, verify climb mode armed, lateral mode as required, and the FCU altitude displayed. | |
| 08 | EGPWS / Radar DisplaysAS REQUIREDNOTE: If weather radar is not required, both pilots select TERR ON ND. The terrain pop-up remains available when both pilots have weather radar displayed. | |
| 09 | Pilot and Flight Attendant BriefingsCOMPLETE | |
| 10 | Preflight ChecklistACCOMPLISH | |
| 11 | APUSTARTNOTE: Start the APU as close to pushback as possible. | |
| 12 | External PowerOFFCAUTION: Select the EXT PWR switch off before disconnecting ground power to avoid power surges.NOTE: Ensure the CVR GND CTL switch ON light remains illuminated. |
PHS 5 - Before Start13 steps
| 01 | Fuel Quantity (Both)REQUIRED AND ON BOARD | |
| 02 | ADIRSNAV | |
| 03 | Passenger SignsON AND AUTO | |
| 04 | BARO REF (Both)SET | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeON / OFF | |
| 06 | Departure BriefCOMPLETE | |
| 07 | Logbook (Both)CHECKED | |
| 08 | BeaconON | |
| 09 | NWS (Nose Wheel Steering)DISCON / CON | |
| 10 | Doors and Slides (Both)CLOSED AND ARMED | |
| 11 | Takeoff Data (Both)SET | |
| 12 | Thrust LeversIDLE | |
| 13 | Cockpit DoorCLOSED AND NORM |
PHS 6 - Engine Start8 steps
| 01 | ENG Mode SelectorIGN / START | |
| 02 | ENG Master 2ON | |
| 03 | EGTMONITORWARNING: CFM56-5B3: maximum starting EGT 725 deg C on the ground, 850 deg C for an in-flight start. IAE V2533-A5: maximum starting EGT 635 deg C. | |
| 04 | N2 VibrationMONITORCAUTION: Abort the start if the N2 vibration level exceeds the 6.5 unit advisory threshold. Start again only after the engine has completely spooled down, and no more than three times. Report any N2 vibration advisory in the log book. | |
| 05 | Engine 2STABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 06 | ENG Master 1ON | |
| 07 | Engine 1STABILISED AT IDLE | |
| 08 | ENG Mode SelectorNORM |
PHS 7 - After Start6 steps
| 01 | Anti IceON OR OFF | |
| 02 | ECAM StatusCHECKED | |
| 03 | Pitch TrimSET UP / DOWN | |
| 04 | Rudder TrimZERO | |
| 05 | APU BleedAS REQUIREDNOTE: V1.8 corrected APU BLEED behaviour, which affects the takeoff N1 rating. | |
| 06 | Thrust Lever Hardware AxisCHECKED AT IDLENOTE: V1.3.1 added a smart thrust lever idle lock so a hardware lever sitting slightly off the idle stop does not command thrust. |
PHS 8 - Taxi6 steps
| 01 | Parking BrakeRELEASE | |
| 02 | BrakesCHECKED | |
| 03 | Flight ControlsCHECKED | |
| 04 | FlapsSET FOR TAKEOFFNOTE: Certified takeoff configurations are CONF 1+F (slats 18 / flaps 10), CONF 2 (22/14) and CONF 3 (22/21). | |
| 05 | SpoilersARMED | |
| 06 | TransponderAS REQUIRED |
PHS 9 - Before Takeoff11 steps
| 01 | Takeoff BriefingCOMPLETENOTE: Cover thrust reduction and acceleration altitudes, the flap setting, the FLEX takeoff temperature if appropriate, and the engine-out acceleration altitude and procedure. | |
| 02 | FCU - SPD WindowDISPLAYS DASHESNOTE: Verify the speed window displays dashes and V2 is displayed on the PFD speed scale. | |
| 03 | FCU - HDG / NAVVERIFYCAUTION: If a heading is preset on the FCU, RWY TRK guidance engages automatically at 30 ft. If no heading is preset and an engine fails, HDG must be engaged and the wind adjusted to track the extended centreline or follow the engine failure procedure.NOTE: If the departure is flown on heading, set the assigned or runway heading. If NAV is used, the heading window displays dashes and NAV engages automatically at 30 ft. Verify the ND runway display is closely aligned with the actual runway heading. | |
| 04 | FCU - ALTVERIFYNOTE: Verify the correct altitude for the departure procedure is displayed in the FCU altitude window and on the PFD altitude scale. | |
| 05 | FMGC (F-PLN)VERIFY DEPARTURE PROGRAMMING | |
| 06 | PWSAUTO | |
| 07 | Weather RadarAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | Radar / TerrainAS REQUIREDNOTE: Select weather radar or terrain as appropriate. The terrain pop-up remains available if both pilots have weather radar displayed. | |
| 09 | Before Takeoff ChecklistANNOUNCE | |
| 10 | Final WeightsGROSS WEIGHT AND TAKEOFF WEIGHT CHANGENOTE: The pilot monitoring responds with the final weight manifest gross weight and the takeoff weight change. | |
| 11 | Flight Controls (Both)CHECKED |
PHS 10 - Takeoff6 steps
| 01 | Reject Decision CriteriaBRIEFEDWARNING: Above V1 the takeoff must be continued. Exceeding the EGT red line or nose gear vibration should not result in a reject above 80 kt.NOTE: Below 80 kt the Captain may reject at discretion, and should seriously consider it for any ECAM warning or caution. Above 80 kt and below V1 the Captain should be go-minded: reject only for a fire warning or severe damage, sudden loss of engine thrust, unambiguous indications the aircraft will not fly safely, any red ECAM warning, or the amber cautions F/CTL SIDESTICK FAULT, ENG 1 (2) FAIL, ENG 1 (2) REVERSER FAULT, ENG 1 (2) REVERSER UNLOCKED and ENG 1 (2) THR LEVER FAULT. | |
| 02 | Captain's Hand on Thrust LeversUNTIL V1NOTE: The decision to reject and the stop action are the Captain's, whether Captain is pilot flying or pilot monitoring. | |
| 03 | Crosswind TechniqueSMALL LATERAL INPUT ONLYCAUTION: The traditional use of upwind aileron is not recommended. Excessive lateral input deploys spoilers, which increases the weathervane tendency and drag. Centre the sidestick during rotation so the aircraft becomes airborne with zero roll rate demand. | |
| 04 | Tyre Limit Speed195.5 KT GROUNDSPEED | |
| 05 | Tyre Failure Between V1 Minus 20 kt and V1CONTINUENOTE: Unless tyre debris has caused serious engine anomalies it is better to get airborne, reduce the fuel load and land with full runway length available. The V1 call has precedence over any other call. | |
| 06 | Positive RateGEAR UPCAUTION: Maximum landing gear retraction speed 220 kt. |
PHS 11 - Climb6 steps
| 01 | Slat and Flap RetractionON SCHEDULENOTE: VFE limits: CONF 3 195 kt, CONF 2 205 kt (215 kt where the FWC standard D2 and FAC standard BAM 0510 placard applies), CONF 1+F 215 kt, CONF 1 230 kt. | |
| 02 | Landing GearUP AND LOCKEDNOTE: Maximum gear extended speed 280 kt or Mach 0.67. | |
| 03 | Climb SpeedMANAGED | |
| 04 | AltimetersSTD AT TRANSITION ALTITUDE | |
| 05 | Anti-IceAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Maximum Operating Altitude39,100 FTNOTE: 39,800 ft if modification 30748 is embodied. |
PHS 12 - Cruise6 steps
| 01 | SpeedWITHIN VMO / MMONOTE: VMO 350 kt, MMO Mach 0.82. | |
| 02 | Fuel CheckCOMPARE TO OFP | |
| 03 | Fuel BalanceMONITOR | |
| 04 | Engine ParametersMONITORNOTE: CFM56-5B3: maximum continuous EGT 905 deg C, maximum N1 104 percent, maximum N2 105 percent. IAE V2533-A5: maximum continuous EGT 610 deg C, N1 and N2 limits 100 percent. | |
| 05 | ECAMNO WARNINGS | |
| 06 | Vibration AdvisoryMONITORNOTE: The ECAM VIB advisory (N1 at or above 5 units, N2 at or above 5 units) is a guideline to monitor engine parameters more closely. VIB detection alone does not require an engine shutdown. |
PHS 13 - Descent6 steps
| 01 | Landing PerformanceCOMPUTED | |
| 02 | Arrival ATISOBTAINED | |
| 03 | Approach BriefingCOMPLETE | |
| 04 | MCDU Arrival / STARSELECTED | |
| 05 | AltimetersQNH AT TRANSITION LEVEL | |
| 06 | Stabilised Approach PlanBRIEFEDCAUTION: A go-around is required when either pilot calls for it. A configuration warning below 1,000 ft should result in an automatic go-around response.NOTE: Do not accept a final of less than 5 NM or inside the final approach fix. Avoid cross-cockpit approaches. Do not begin descent until reaching a 3 to 1 glidepath. |
PHS 14 - Approach12 steps
| 01 | Approach BriefCOMPLETE | |
| 02 | Seat Belts SignON | |
| 03 | BARO, MDA / DH (Both)SET | |
| 04 | ECAM StatusCHECKED | |
| 05 | CONF 1BELOW 230 KT | |
| 06 | CONF 2BELOW 205 KTNOTE: 215 kt where the FWC standard D2 and FAC standard BAM 0510 speed limitation placard applies. | |
| 07 | Landing GearDOWNCAUTION: Maximum gear extension speed 250 kt. Maximum gear extended speed 280 kt or Mach 0.67. | |
| 08 | CONF 3BELOW 195 KT | |
| 09 | CONF FULLBELOW 190 KT | |
| 10 | SpoilersARMED | |
| 11 | Landing ClearanceOBTAINEDCAUTION: Landings have occurred without a clearance after the crew failed to switch to Tower. A common reminder is the NOSE light switch, moved to T.O. when the clearance is received and verified with the landing memo at 1,000 ft. | |
| 12 | Approach ThrustEXPECT MOMENTARY IDLENOTE: Light, gear down, CONF 3 and a slight tailwind can drive the autothrust momentarily to flight idle, which is 6 to 7 percent N1 above normal idle. With ground speed mini the target speed decreases to VAPP below 500 ft. |
PHS 15 - Landing12 steps
| 01 | Cabin CrewADVISED | |
| 02 | A/THRSPEED OR OFF | |
| 03 | ECAM Landing MemoLDG NO BLUE | |
| 04 | Approach Pitch AttitudeAPPROX 3 DEG CONF FULL / 4 DEG CONF 3NOTE: The A321 sits about 1 degree lower than the A319 and A320 because of its double slotted flaps. | |
| 05 | At the Thirty CallRAISE PITCH APPROX 2 DEGNOTE: Do this smoothly and slowly to prevent the aircraft levelling off or climbing. | |
| 06 | At the Retard Call (20 ft)THRUST LEVERS TO IDLEWARNING: The thrust levers must be at IDLE at touchdown to ensure spoiler deployment and prevent a bounce.NOTE: The retard callout is a reminder, not a command. The pilot decides when to retard the thrust. | |
| 07 | Flare Pitch LimitDO NOT EXCEED APPROX 8 DEGWARNING: Tailstrikes are more prevalent on the A321 than the A319 and A320. Average touchdown pitch is 6.6 degrees on the A321 against 7.6 degrees on the A319 and A320. A pitch limit indicator is shown on the PFD below 400 ft AGL when the thrust levers are below the FLEX/MCT detent, and a PITCH PITCH callout sounds as the attitude approaches the limit with thrust below TOGA. The pilot monitoring calls when pitch approaches 10 degrees. | |
| 08 | After a Bounce5 TO 6 DEG PITCHWARNING: Avoid an excessive flare after a bounce, which can cause a tailstrike. Go around after a high bounce. | |
| 09 | Reverse ThrustAT LEAST IDLE REVERSE AT MAIN GEAR TOUCHDOWNNOTE: This ensures spoiler deployment and autobrake activation. MAX REV may be selected at main gear touchdown; there is no requirement to wait for the nose gear. | |
| 10 | NosewheelDOWN WITHIN 4 TO 5 SECONDSNOTE: About 1 degree per second of de-rotation. Aerodynamic braking is neither effective nor safe. | |
| 11 | AutobrakeUNTIL 40 TO 60 KTNOTE: Braking to a low speed lets the pilot concentrate on directional control with the rudder and generally reduces veering. | |
| 12 | Crosswind RolloutNEUTRALISE LATERAL INPUTCAUTION: Select reverse idle immediately to ensure spoiler deployment. Reverse above idle can blank the rudder and complicates directional control. Airbus does not recommend idle reverse combined with a CONF 3 landing when moderate braking is applied. |
PHS 16 - After Landing6 steps
| 01 | WX RadarOFF | |
| 02 | Windshear (PWS)OFF | |
| 03 | SpoilersDISARMED | |
| 04 | Engine Mode SelectorNORM | |
| 05 | FlapsAS REQUIRED | |
| 06 | Brake TemperaturesCHECKCAUTION: Excessively high brake temperatures, on the order of 800 to 900 deg C, must be reported to station operations before reaching the gate. |
PHS 17 - Parking and Shutdown10 steps
| 01 | Fuel PumpsOFF | |
| 02 | Exterior LightsAS REQUIRED | |
| 03 | Seat Belts SignOFF | |
| 04 | Engines 1 and 2OFFNOTE: The remaining PARKING items on the operator checklist card were cut off in the scanned copy; the shutdown items that follow are the app's own flow. | |
| 05 | Parking BrakeSET | |
| 06 | Doors and SlidesDISARMED | |
| 07 | APU / External PowerAS REQUIRED | |
| 08 | ADIRSOFF | |
| 09 | BatteriesOFF | |
| 10 | Situation SaveAS REQUIREDNOTE: ToLiss saves and reloads situations, with autosave, so a cold and dark aircraft can be picked up again where it was left. |