# 5. Checklists & Flows # 5.1 Philosophy Checklists are used to **verify actions**, not to perform them. All procedures follow the principle: πŸ‘‰ **FLOW β†’ CHECKLIST** - **Flow:** Memory-based actions performed in a logical sequence - **Checklist:** Verification that all required items are correctly set --- ### Core Rule **β€œThe flow sets the aircraft – the checklist verifies it.”** --- ### General Rules - Checklists are performed **by PM** - PF confirms critical items when required - No checklist is performed during high workload phases unless required - Interruptions β†’ checklist must be restarted # 5.2 Cockpit Preparation ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow (Overhead β†’ Pedestal β†’ Screens) - BAT 1 + 2 β†’ ON - EXT PWR β†’ ON - Fuel Pumps β†’ ON - ADIRS (3x) β†’ NAV - Electrical Panel β†’ CHECK - Hydraulics β†’ CHECK - Air Conditioning β†’ SET - Anti-Ice β†’ OFF - Probe/Window Heat β†’ AUTO
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow (MCDU + Instruments) - MCDU INIT A β†’ COMPLETE - Flight Plan β†’ INSERT + CHECK - INIT B β†’ INSERT weights/fuel - PERF TO β†’ SET speeds & FLEX - FCU: - Initial Altitude β†’ SET - Heading β†’ SET - Baro β†’ SET
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### βœ… Cockpit Preparation Checklist - Batteries β†’ ON - External Power β†’ ON - ADIRS β†’ NAV - Fuel Pumps β†’ ON - MCDU β†’ PROGRAMMED - ECAM β†’ CHECKED # 5.3 Before Start ### PM Flow - Beacon β†’ ON - Doors β†’ CLOSED - Fuel Pumps β†’ ON - APU BLEED β†’ ON
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Confirm pushback clearance - Brief start sequence
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### βœ… Before Start Checklist - Doors β†’ CLOSED - Beacon β†’ ON - APU BLEED β†’ ON - Fuel Pumps β†’ ON # 5.4 After Start ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow - ENG MODE β†’ NORM - APU BLEED β†’ OFF - APU β†’ OFF - Anti-Ice β†’ AS REQUIRED - Flaps β†’ SET - Pitch Trim β†’ SET
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Monitor engine start - Verify parameters
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### βœ… After Start Checklist - Engine Mode β†’ NORM - Flaps β†’ SET - Trim β†’ SET # 5.5 Taxi ### πŸ”ΉPM Flow - Flight Controls β†’ CHECK (ECAM) - Brake Temp β†’ CHECK - Taxi Lights β†’ ON - Takeoff Config β†’ VERIFY
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Parking Brake β†’ RELEASE - Thrust β†’ IDLE / minimal - Steering β†’ CONTROLLED
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### βœ… Taxi Checklist - Flight Controls β†’ CHECKED - Instruments β†’ SET - Takeoff Briefing β†’ COMPLETE # 5.6 Before Takeoff ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow - Cabin β†’ READY - ECAM β†’ NORMAL - Takeoff Config β†’ CHECK
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Line-up briefing - Final runway verification
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### βœ… Before Takeoff Checklist - Flaps β†’ SET - Trim β†’ SET - Cabin β†’ READY # 5.7 After Takeoff ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow - Gear β†’ UP (on command) - Flaps β†’ RETRACT (on schedule) - Packs β†’ ON
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Follow FD - Monitor climb
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### βœ… After Takeoff Checklist - Gear β†’ UP - Flaps β†’ UP - Packs β†’ ON # 5.8 Approach ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow - Minimums β†’ SET - Nav Aids β†’ SET - ECAM β†’ CHECK
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Approach Briefing - Mode setup
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### βœ… Approach Checklist - Minimums β†’ SET - Approach β†’ BRIEFED - Navigation β†’ SET # 5.9 Landing ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow - Gear β†’ DOWN - Flaps β†’ FULL - Speed β†’ CHECK
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Stabilize approach - Monitor FD
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### βœ… Landing Checklist - Gear β†’ DOWN - Flaps β†’ FULL - Speed β†’ CHECKED # 5.10 After Landing ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow - Spoilers β†’ RETRACT - Flaps β†’ UP - APU β†’ START
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Taxi control - Vacate runway
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### βœ… After Landing Checklist - Spoilers β†’ RETRACTED - Flaps β†’ UP - APU β†’ START # 5.11 Shutdown ### πŸ”Ή PM Flow - Engines β†’ OFF - Beacon β†’ OFF - External Power β†’ ON
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### πŸ”Ή PF Flow - Parking Brake β†’ SET - Confirm shutdown
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### βœ… Shutdown Checklist - Engines β†’ OFF - Beacon β†’ OFF - External Power β†’ ON # 5.12 Key Principles - Flows must be consistent - Checklists must not be skipped - PF/PM roles must be respected
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### Core Rule **β€œDiscipline in flows creates safety in flight.”**
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### Outcome - Standardized cockpit workflow - Reduced workload - Airline-level operation