8.1 Objective and Philosophy

Objective

To provide simplified guidance for handling non-normal situations in a safe and structured manner.

General Philosophy

In all abnormal situations:

👉 Aviate – Navigate – Communicate

Fly the aircraft
Maintain situational awareness
Communicate when workload permits

1.1 Purpose

1.2 Applicability

1.3 Philosophy

1.4 Training Concept

1.5 Use of this Handbook

2.1 General Description

2.2 Key Characteristics

2.3 Cockpit Philosophy

2.4 Differences within the A320 Family

2.5 Typical Operations

2.6 Summary

3.1 General Layout

3.2 Overhead Panel

3.3 Main Instrument Panel

3.4 Flight Control Unit (FCU)

3.5 Pedestal

3.6 Sidestick

3.7 Summary

4.1 Cockpit Preparation

4.2 Engine Start

4.3 Taxi

4.4 Takeoff

4.5 Climb

4.6 Cruise

4.7 Descent

4.8 Approach

4.9 Landing

4.10 Taxi & Shutdown

5.1 Philosophy

5.2 Cockpit Preparation

5.3 Before Start

5.4 After Start

5.5 Taxi

5.6 Before Takeoff

5.7 After Takeoff

5.8 Approach

5.9 Landing

5.10 After Landing

5.11 Shutdown

5.12 Key Principles

6.1 Objective

6.2 INIT A Page

6.3 Flight Plan Page

6.4 INIT B Page

6.5 Performance Pages

6.6 Key Pilot Tasks and common errors

6.7 Crosscheck Concept

7.1 Objective and Philosophy

7.2 Managed vs Selected Mode

7.3 Flight Director (FD)

7.4 Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)

7.5 Thrust Management

7.6 Energy Management

7.7 Automation Discipline

7.8 Manual Flying

7.9 Situational Awareness

8.1 Objective and Philosophy

8.2 ECAM Philosophy

8.3 Engine Failure After Takeoff

8.4 Unstable Approach and Go-Around

8.5 TCAS (RA)

9.1 Objective

9.2 Takeoff Performance

9.3 Approach & Landing Speeds

9.4 Flap Configuration & Limits

9.5 Taxi Speed Limits

9.6 Cruise Performance

9.7 Descent Performance & Energy Management

9.8 Operational Limits

9.9 Stabilized Approach as Performance Factor

9.10 Summary

8.1 Objective and Philosophy

Objective

General Philosophy