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5.2 Cockpit Preparation

🔹 PM Flow (Overhead → Pedestal → Screens)

  • BAT 1 + 2 → ON
  • EXT PWR → ON
  • Fuel Pumps → ON
  • ADIRS (3x) → NAV
  • Electrical Panel → CHECK
  • Hydraulics → CHECK
  • Air Conditioning → SET
  • Anti-Ice → OFF
  • Probe/Window Heat → AUTO

🔹 PF Flow (MCDU + Instruments)

  • MCDU INIT A → COMPLETE
  • Flight Plan → INSERT + CHECK
  • INIT B → INSERT weights/fuel
  • PERF TO → SET speeds & FLEX
  • FCU:
    • Initial Altitude → SET
    • Heading → SET
  • Baro → SET

✅ Cockpit Preparation Checklist

  • Batteries → ON
  • External Power → ON
  • ADIRS → NAV
  • Fuel Pumps → ON
  • MCDU → PROGRAMMED
  • ECAM → CHECKED