Airbus A220‑300
Comprehensive Normal & Abnormal Checklist ASOP
For flight‑simulation training only – NOT for real‑world aviation use.
How to Use
- Flows first – complete the panel flow silently.
- Challenge/Response checklist – verify critical items.
- Read‑and‑do checklist – any blue‑striped (memory) item.
- Keep PF heads‑up whenever aircraft is moving.
Legend
- PF – Pilot Flying PM – Pilot Monitoring
- Italic – Call‑outs Bold – Memory item/trigger
- (A) – Automatic call/alert (M) – Manoeuvre
Normal Operations Checklists
1 Power‑Up / Acceptance
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Battery 1 & 2 | ON (verify ≥24 V) |
| External Power | ON (if AVAIL) |
| APU Master | ON → START |
| APU Generator | ON BUS (when avail) |
| IRS (2) | NAV |
| Oxygen | TESTED, 100 % |
| Gear Pins / Covers | REMOVED & STOWED |
2 Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| CVR | Test |
| Emergency Exit Lights | ARMED |
| EICAS | CHECKED (CAS clear) |
| ELT | ARMED |
3 Cockpit Preparation (Flows)
| Panel Flow | Action |
|---|
| Overhead → Glareshield → Pedestal | Complete flow pattern |
| Fuel Pumps | ON (verify qty) |
| Hydraulic Pumps (Green & Yellow) | ON |
| Window Heat | ON |
| Pressurization (IASC) | AUTO |
| Probe Heat | OFF (until engine start) |
| Displays / Pro Line Fusion | NORMAL, AUTO BRT |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|
| ”Cockpit preparation checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Gear pins & covers | Removed |
| IRS | Aligned |
| Fuel qty | _____ kg, balanced |
| Take‑off briefing | Completed |
| Checklist | Complete |
4 Before Start
| PF Triggers | PM Response |
|---|
| Flight Deck Door | CLOSED & LOCKED |
| ACARS | INITIALIZED |
| Fuel | ___ KGS, Pumps ON |
| Passenger Signs | ON & AUTO |
| Windows | LOCKED |
| FCP | V2 ___, HDG ___, ALT ___ |
| Take‑off Speeds | V1 ___, VR ___, V2 ___ |
| FMS Preflight | COMPLETED |
| Trims (Rudder & Aileron) | FREE & ZERO |
| Beacon | ON |
| Transponder | AUTO / XPDR |
| Parking Brake | SET |
| EICAS Status | CHECKED |
5 Engine Start (Normal – FADEC Auto Start)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| APU Bleed | ON |
| Engine Start Selector (Eng 1) | START |
| FADEC | Manages start automatically |
| Monitor | N2 rotation, EGT rise (limit 1 054 °C) |
| At idle stabilisation | Oil pressure & parameters GREEN |
| Engine 2 | Repeat procedure |
| Both stable | APU Bleed OFF, Start Selectors OFF |
Aborted Start – Engine Start Selector OFF immediately. FADEC initiates automatic dry crank (~60 s at ~30 % N2) if engine is hot. EGT start limit 1 054 °C.
6 After Start
| Item | Action |
|---|
| APU | OFF (if not required) |
| Generators 1 & 2 | ON |
| Probe Heat | ON |
| Anti‑Ice | AS REQD |
| Flight Controls | CHECKED (full travel, FBW) |
| Flaps | T/O CONFIG (2 or 3) |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|
| ”After‑start checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Anti‑ice | ____ |
| Trims (rudder & aileron) | Zero |
| Flaps | __/____ |
| Stabilizer trim | __ units |
| EICAS | Checked |
| Autobrake | RTO |
7 Taxi
| Item | Limit |
|---|
| Taxi Speed straight | ≤ 30 kt |
| Turns | ≤ 10 kt |
| Nosewheel Steering | TILLER (±70°) / RUDDER PEDALS (±7°) |
Brake check at first movement “Brakes checked” - electric brakes, verify normal operation on EICAS.
8 Before Take‑Off – Up to the Line
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Flight Controls | CHECKED |
| FCP | VERIFY (V2, HDG, ALT) |
| Flaps | CONFIRM setting (2 or 3), GREEN |
| V‑Speeds | ANNOUNCED |
| Stabilizer Trim | ___ UNITS |
| Cabin | SECURE |
9 Before Take‑Off – Below the Line (entering runway)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| TCAS | TA/RA |
| Engine Start Selectors | CONT |
| Strobes | ON |
| Transponder | TA/RA |
| Completion Call | ”Cabin ready, below‑the‑line complete.” |
10 Take‑Off Roll & Initial Climb (Call‑Out Memory)
| PM | PF |
|---|
| ”80 knots" | "Checked" |
| "V 1" | |
| "Rotate” | Rotate to ≈ 15° pitch |
| ”Positive climb" | "Gear up” |
11 After Take‑Off / Climb
| Trigger | Action |
|---|
| Acc Alt reached | Climb Thrust (CLB) |
| Flap retraction | On schedule (speed bugs) |
| Engine Bleeds | ON |
| 10 000 ft | ”10 000 – Lights off.” |
| STD QNH | SET both (above trans alt) |
12 Cruise (Hourly)
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Fuel check | FOB vs Plan (±300 kg) |
| Systems | EICAS CAS clear |
| Waypoint sequence | NEXT & ETA compare |
| Cruise speed | M 0.76 – M 0.80 |
13 Descent Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|
| ATIS / STAR | RECEIVED & INSERTED |
| Approach Briefing | COMPLETED |
| Landing Data | VREF ___, Minimums ___ |
| Pressurization (IASC) | LAND ALT ___ |
| Autobrake | ___ (LO, MED, or MAX) |
| EICAS | CHECKED |
14 Approach Checklist
| Item | Response |
|---|
| Altimeters | Set (QNH) |
| Minimums | __ ft |
| Approach briefing | Confirmed |
| Seat belts | ON |
15 Landing
| Height AGL | Call‑out | Configuration |
|---|
| 1 000 ft | ”Stable/Unstable” | Gear DOWN, Flaps 4 or 5 |
| 500 ft | ”Landing” | Final scan |
| 50/40/30/20/10 ft | (A) | Flare |
Ground spoilers auto‑deploy on touchdown. Reverse thrust at touchdown, reverse idle at 60 kt. Electric brakes – verify deceleration on EICAS.
16 After Landing
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Speed Brake | DOWN |
| Flaps | UP (0) |
| Probe Heat | AS REQD |
| APU | START (if req) |
| Engine Start Selectors | OFF |
| Strobes | OFF |
| Transponder | STBY |
| Weather Radar | OFF |
| Completion Call | ”After‑landing checklist complete.” |
17 Shutdown
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Engine Start Selectors (1 & 2) | OFF |
| Seat Belts | OFF |
| Beacon | OFF |
| Fuel Pumps | OFF |
| Hydraulic Panel | SET |
18 Secure Aircraft
| Item | Action |
|---|
| IRS (both) | OFF |
| Emergency Exit Lights | OFF |
| Window Heat | OFF |
| Batteries 1 & 2 | OFF |
| Post‑flight report | Sent |
ENGINE FIRE or SEVERE DAMAGE (In‑Flight)
| Step | Action |
|---|
| 1 | Autothrust (if engaged) → DISENGAGE |
| 2 | Thrust Lever (affected) → CONFIRM → IDLE |
| 3 | Engine Start Selector (affected) → CONFIRM → OFF |
| 4 | Fire Push Button → CONFIRM → PUSH |
| 5 | If CAS fire persists → AGENT 1 discharge, hold 1 s |
| 6 | After 30 s if still lit → AGENT 2 discharge, hold 1 s |
EMERGENCY DESCENT
| Item | Action |
|---|
| Announce | ”EMERGENCY DESCENT” (×3) |
| SIGNS | ON |
| Passenger Oxygen | ON |
| Engine Start Selectors (both) | CONT |
| Thrust Levers | REDUCE (minimum) |
| Speed Brake | FLIGHT DETENT |
| Target Speed | VMO 330 kt / MMO M 0.82 |
| Descend | Lowest safe alt or 10 000 ft |
Quick‑Reference Flap Schedule (A220‑300)
| Config | Placard Limit (VFE) | Typical Use |
|---|
| Flaps 0 (UP) | 330 kt / M 0.82 | Cruise / clean |
| Flaps 1 | 220 kt | Initial deceleration |
| Flaps 2 | 200 kt | Take‑off (light weight) |
| Flaps 3 | 200 kt | Take‑off (heavy weight) |
| Flaps 4 | 180 kt | Landing (normal) |
| Flaps 5 | 160 kt | Landing (heavy / short / contaminated) |
Revision History
| Rev | Date | Note | Author |
|---|
| 1.0 | 28 Mar 2026 | Initial checklist issue | ACVA Team |
Disclaimer
These checklists are abridged adaptations of Airbus / Bombardier public‑domain procedures for simulation. They do not replicate proprietary FCOM text and must not be used for commercial operations.
