A320 Family SOP

This handbook provides a structured introduction and operational guidance for the Airbus A320 fam...

This handbook applies to the following aircraft types: Airbus A318 Airbus A319 Airbus A320 Airbu...

The Airbus A320 family is designed around automation and pilot monitoring. Key principles include...

This handbook is used as the primary training document for obtaining the virtual Airbus A320 Type...

This handbook is intended to be used: During ground training As a reference during flight prepar...

The Airbus A320 family is a series of narrow-body, twin-engine jet airliners designed for short- ...

The A320 family introduced several innovations that define modern airliner operations: Fly-By-Wir...

The Airbus cockpit is designed around the concept of: “Manage the flight path, monitor the automa...

While cockpit operation remains largely identical, there are operational differences: A318 / A31...

The A320 family is commonly used for: Short-haul routes Medium-haul routes High-frequency operat...

The Airbus A320 family combines: Advanced automation High commonality across variants Efficient ...

The Airbus A320 cockpit is designed for efficiency, clarity, and automation management. It is div...

The overhead panel is used to control and monitor aircraft systems. Main sections include: Elect...

This is the primary area for flight control and monitoring. Primary Flight Display (PFD) Displays...

The FCU is located on the glare shield and is used to control the autopilot. Functions include: ...

The pedestal contains systems used during active flight management. Thrust Levers Control engine...

Each pilot controls the aircraft using a sidestick. Characteristics: Independent for each pilot ...

The A320 cockpit is designed around: Automation Clear information display Efficient pilot intera...

Objective To ensure the aircraft is correctly configured, powered, and programmed prior to engine...

Objective To safely start the engines while ensuring proper coordination with ground crew and mai...

Objective To safely maneuver the aircraft from stand to runway while maintaining full control, si...

Line-Up PF: Align aircraft with runway centerline PM: Confirms runway and clearance Take...

Objective To establish a stable and efficient climb profile after takeoff. After Takeoff Flow At...

Objective To maintain a stable and efficient flight at cruise altitude. Establishing Cruise Air...

Objective To conduct a controlled and passenger-comfort-oriented descent from cruise altitude to ...

Objective To establish a stable, controlled and smooth transition from descent into final approac...

Objective To safely land the aircraft from a stabilized approach and conduct a controlled rollout...

Objective To safely taxi from the runway to the gate and perform complete aircraft shutdown while...

Checklists are used to verify actions, not to perform them. All procedures follow the principle: ...

🔹 PM Flow (Overhead → Pedestal → Screens) BAT 1 + 2 → ON EXT PWR → ON Fuel Pumps → ON ADIRS (3x)...

PM Flow Beacon → ON Doors → CLOSED Fuel Pumps → ON APU BLEED → ON 🔹 PF Flow Confirm pushback ...

🔹 PM Flow ENG MODE → NORM APU BLEED → OFF APU → OFF Anti-Ice → AS REQUIRED Flaps → SET Pitch Tri...

🔹PM Flow Flight Controls → CHECK (ECAM) Brake Temp → CHECK Taxi Lights → ON Takeoff Config → VER...

🔹 PM Flow Cabin → READY ECAM → NORMAL Takeoff Config → CHECK 🔹 PF Flow Line-up briefing Final...

🔹 PM Flow Gear → UP (on command) Flaps → RETRACT (on schedule) Packs → ON 🔹 PF Flow Follow FD...

🔹 PM Flow Minimums → SET Nav Aids → SET ECAM → CHECK 🔹 PF Flow Approach Briefing Mode setup ...

🔹 PM Flow Gear → DOWN Flaps → FULL Speed → CHECK 🔹 PF Flow Stabilize approach Monitor FD ✅ ...

🔹 PM Flow Spoilers → RETRACT Flaps → UP APU → START 🔹 PF Flow Taxi control Vacate runway ✅ ...

🔹 PM Flow Engines → OFF Beacon → OFF External Power → ON 🔹 PF Flow Parking Brake → SET Confir...

Flows must be consistent Checklists must not be skipped PF/PM roles must be respected Core Rul...

The MCDU (Multipurpose Control and Display Unit) is used to manage: Flight planning Navigation P...

Used for basic flight initialization. Required Entries: FROM / TO → Departure & Destination FLT ...

Route Input: Insert waypoints / airways Select SID and runway Insert STAR and approach Importa...

Fuel & Weight: Block Fuel → INSERT Zero Fuel Weight → INSERT Importance: Incorrect values will...

Takeoff (PERF TO) V1 / VR / V2 → INSERT FLEX Temperature → SET Thrust Reduction Altitude → SET A...

Key Pilot Tasks During all phases: Monitor flight plan Check for route deviations Verify altitud...

Every critical input must be: Entered by PF Verified by PM Core Rule “Garbage in → Garbage out...

Objective To understand how to properly control and manage the Airbus A320 using automation, whil...

This is the most important concept in Airbus operations. Managed Mode Aircraft follows FMGS fli...

The Flight Director provides guidance via crossbars on the PFD. Key Rule 👉 The aircraft must fol...

Located at the top of the PFD. Importance The FMA shows: Active modes Armed modes Autothrust st...

The A320 uses fixed thrust detents: IDLE CL (Climb) FLX/MCT TOGA Key Concept Thrust levers ar...

Energy = Speed + Altitude Good Energy State On profile Correct speed Minimal corrections requir...

Pilots must: Understand active modes Anticipate aircraft behavior Intervene early Common Mista...

Manual flying is required: During training In abnormal situations When automation is not appropr...

Pilots must always know: Where the aircraft is going What the aircraft is doing What will happen...

Objective To provide simplified guidance for handling non-normal situations in a safe and structu...

The ECAM system provides: Automatic failure detection System information Step-by-step actions ...

Maintain runway track Thrust → TOGA Positive climb → Gear UP At safe altitude: Engage autopilo...

Unstable Approach Go-around if: Not stabilized (see SOP criteria) Incorrect speed or configurati...

Follow TCAS commands immediately Disconnect autopilot if required

This chapter provides a structured understanding of the Airbus A320 performance fundamentals and ...

V-Speeds Explained Before every departure, three critical speeds must be calculated and inserted ...

VAPP – Final Approach Speed VAPP is the target speed during final approach. It includes: Referen...

The Airbus A320 uses multiple flap configurations to adapt to different flight phases. Flap Sett...

Taxi speed is critical for: Safety Passenger comfort Ground operations Standard Taxi Speeds N...

Typical Cruise Envelope Altitude: FL320 – FL390 Speed: Mach 0.76 – 0.80 Efficiency Considerati...

Descent Characteristics Typically flown at idle thrust Vertical path controlled manually (VA SOP...

Pilots must always respect: Speed limits (including flap limits) Aircraft configuration limits S...

A stabilized approach is the final expression of correct performance management. Requirements C...

Performance management in the A320 is based on: Proper planning Correct speed usage Respecting a...