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4.10 Taxi & Shutdown

A320 Family Handbook 4. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

Objective To safely taxi from the runway to the gate and perform complete aircraft shutdown while maintaining SOP compliance, passenger comfort, and ground crew safety. Taxi After Landing Initial Rollout PF: Maintain runway centerline Smoothly decelerate usi...

5. Checklists & Flows

A320 Family Handbook

5.1 Philosophy

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

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 f...

5.2 Cockpit Preparation

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

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 πŸ”Ή PF Flow (MCDU + Instruments) MCDU INIT A β†’ C...

5.3 Before Start

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

PM Flow Beacon β†’ ON Doors β†’ CLOSED Fuel Pumps β†’ ON APU BLEED β†’ ON πŸ”Ή PF Flow Confirm pushback clearance Brief start sequence βœ… Before Start Checks Doors β†’ CLOSED Beacon β†’ ON APU BLEED β†’ ON Fuel Pumps β†’ ON

5.4 After Start

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

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 πŸ”Ή PF Flow Monitor engine start Verify parameters βœ… After Start Checks Engine Mode β†’ NORM Flaps β†’ SET Trim β†’ SET

5.5 Taxi

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

πŸ”ΉPM Flow Flight Controls β†’ CHECK (ECAM) Brake Temp β†’ CHECK Taxi Lights β†’ ON Takeoff Config β†’ VERIFY πŸ”Ή PF Flow Parking Brake β†’ RELEASE Thrust β†’ IDLE / minimal Steering β†’ CONTROLLED βœ… Taxi Checks Flight Controls β†’ CHECKED Instruments β†’ SET Takeoff Briefin...

5.6 Before Takeoff

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

πŸ”Ή PM Flow Cabin β†’ READY ECAM β†’ NORMAL Takeoff Config β†’ CHECK πŸ”Ή PF Flow Line-up briefing Final runway verification βœ… Before Takeoff Checks Flaps β†’ SET Trim β†’ SET Cabin β†’ READY

5.7 After Takeoff

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

πŸ”Ή PM Flow Gear β†’ UP (on command) Flaps β†’ RETRACT (on schedule) Packs β†’ ON πŸ”Ή PF Flow Follow FD Monitor climb βœ… After Takeoff Checks Gear β†’ UP Flaps β†’ UP Packs β†’ ON

5.8 Approach

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

πŸ”Ή PM Flow Minimums β†’ SET Nav Aids β†’ SET ECAM β†’ CHECK πŸ”Ή PF Flow Approach Briefing Mode setup βœ… Approach Checks Minimums β†’ SET Approach β†’ BRIEFED Navigation β†’ SET

5.9 Landing

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

πŸ”Ή PM Flow Gear β†’ DOWN Flaps β†’ FULL Speed β†’ CHECK πŸ”Ή PF Flow Stabilize approach Monitor FD βœ… Landing Checks Gear β†’ DOWN Flaps β†’ FULL Speed β†’ CHECKED

5.10 After Landing

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

πŸ”Ή PM Flow Spoilers β†’ RETRACT Flaps β†’ UP APU β†’ START πŸ”Ή PF Flow Taxi control Vacate runway βœ… After Landing Checks Spoilers β†’ RETRACTED Flaps β†’ UP APU β†’ START

5.11 Shutdown

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

πŸ”Ή PM Flow Engines β†’ OFF Beacon β†’ OFF External Power β†’ ON πŸ”Ή PF Flow Parking Brake β†’ SET Confirm shutdown βœ… Shutdown Checks Engines β†’ OFF Beacon β†’ OFF External Power β†’ ON

5.12 Key Principles

A320 Family Handbook 5. Checklists & Flows

Flows must be consistent Checklists must not be skipped PF/PM roles must be respected Core Rule β€œDiscipline in flows creates safety in flight.” Outcome Standardized cockpit workflow Reduced workload Airline-level operation

6. MCDU / FMS Guide

A320 Family Handbook

6.1 Objective

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

The MCDU (Multipurpose Control and Display Unit) is used to manage: Flight planning Navigation Performance calculations Aircraft guidance Correct setup is essential for safe and efficient flight operations. General Philosophy The FMGS manages the flight on...

6.2 INIT A Page

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Used for basic flight initialization. Required Entries: FROM / TO β†’ Departure & Destination FLT NBR β†’ Flight Number COST INDEX β†’ Airline value CRZ FL β†’ Planned cruise level Key Rule All entries must be cross-checked by PM

6.3 Flight Plan Page

A320 Family Handbook 6. MCDU / FMS Guide

Route Input: Insert waypoints / airways Select SID and runway Insert STAR and approach Important: Remove all discontinuities Verify route against briefing Check for incorrect turns Core Rule β€œNo discontinuities without reason.”