4.5 Climb

Objective

To establish a stable and efficient climb profile after takeoff.

After Takeoff Flow

At acceleration altitude:

PF:

• Reduce pitch attitude
• Select climb profile

PM:

• Monitor speed increase

Flap Retraction

• Retract flaps according to speed schedule
• Ensure aircraft is clean (Flaps 0)

Thrust Setting

• Thrust Levers → CL detent

Autopilot

• Engage when conditions are met (see SOP)4.4)

ClimbStandard ProfileProcedure

• FollowClimb FlightMode Director→ guidanceMANAGED
• UseSpeed Managed→ ClimbMANAGED

whenever possible

The aircraft shall follow:

FMGS vertical profile SID constraints Pre-programmed speed schedule

SpeedExceptions

Management

Selected modes may only be used if:

• AircraftATC automaticallyexplicitly adjustsassigns:
• A specific speed in managed mode
• MonitorA forspecific restrictionsvertical (SIDrate /or ATC)altitude constraint

Operational reasons require intervention, such as:

Avoiding traffic Weather deviations Energy management corrections

Monitoring (PM)

• Engine parameters
• Vertical speed
• Flight path vs clearance

Passing Transition Altitude

• Set Standard Pressure (STD)

Key Principles

• “Managed by default – Selected only when required.”

Maintain situational awareness Monitor automation continuously Anticipate level-off