Checklists
A320 Series Checklist
Airbus A320‑Series Comprehensive Normal & Abnormal Checklists
Airbus A320‑Series
Comprehensive Normal & Abnormal Checklist ASOPFor 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) – Airbus automatic call/alert (M) – Manoeuvre
Normal Operations Checklists
1 Power‑Up / Acceptance
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Parking Brakes | SET |
| Chocks / GPU | AS REQD |
| Batteries 1 & 2 | AUTO (>25.5 V) |
| External Power | ON (if AVAIL) |
| RAT & OVRD | GUARDED |
| ADIRS (3) | NAV – ALIGN (≈7 min) |
| FMGC INIT | COMPLETED |
| Oxygen Crew | PRESS & FLOW |
| Gear Pins / Covers | REMOVED & STOWED |
2 Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| CVR | Test & erase |
| Escape ropes | Present both sides |
| ECAM Recall | CLEAR (Press CLR 30 s) |
| ELT | ARMED |
3 Cockpit Preparation (Flows)
| Panel Flow | Action |
|---|---|
| Overhead → Aft → Front Pedestal → MIP | Complete flow pattern |
| Fuel Pumps | ON (verify qty > MIN TO TRIP) |
| Hydraulic PTUs | OFF then AUTO |
| Probes & Window Heat | AUTO |
| ACP volumes | SET 12 o’clock |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|---|
| ”Cockpit preparation checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Gear pins & covers | Removed |
| ADIRS | Aligned |
| Fuel qty | _____ kg, balanced |
| Take‑off briefing | Completed |
| Checklist | Complete |
4 Before Start
| PF Triggers | PM Response |
|---|---|
| Beacon | ON |
| Doors | CLOSED & ARMED |
| Thrust Levers | IDLE |
| Windows | CLOSED |
| Parking Brake | SET |
| Pushback CLR | RECEIVED |
5 Engine Start (Automatic)
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Mode Selector | Eng Mode SEL → IGN/START |
| Engine Right | ENG MASTER → ON (when engine RPM > 20%) |
| Monitor | IGNITION → MONITOR (EGT rise <20 s) |
| Engine Left | ENG MASTER → ON |
| Complete | After Both AVAIL → Mode SEL NORM |
Aborted Start – ENG MASTER OFF, Dry crank 30 s then 30 s rest.
6 After Start
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| APU Bleed | OFF (if anti‑ice not required) |
| Flight Controls | FULL, FREE & NEUTRAL (M) |
| Pitch Trim | SET 0.0° UP ±0.2° |
| Flaps | T/O CONFIG |
| Anti‑Ice | AS REQD |
| Checklist Item | Response |
|---|---|
| ”After‑start checklist.” | PM initiates |
| Anti‑ice | ____ |
| Rudder trim | Zero |
| Flaps | __/____ |
| Pitch trim | __° up |
| Report | Received |
7 Taxi
| Item | Limit |
|---|---|
| Taxi Speed straight | ≤ 25 kt |
| Turns | ≤ 10 kt |
| Single‑engine taxi | Approved if CONTAM = DRY |
Brake check at first movement “Brakes checked, pressure ___“.
8 Before Take‑Off – Up to the Line
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Flight Controls | CHECKED |
| FMA | TO/GA | NAV | LNAV |
| Flaps | Confirm setting |
| V‑Speeds & FLEX | Announced |
| Trim | Re‑check |
| Cabin | SECURE |
9 Before Take‑Off – Below the Line (entering runway)
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| TCAS | TA/RA |
| PACK 1 & 2 | OFF (if perf req) |
| Strobes/Runway Turnoff | ON |
| Brake Temp | CHECK ≤ 300 °C |
| Completion Call | ”Cabin ready, below‑the‑line complete.” |
10 Take‑Off Roll & Initial Climb (Call‑Out Memory)
| PM | PF |
|---|---|
| ”80 knots" | "Checked" |
| "V 1” (A) | |
| “Rotate” | Rotate to SRS pitch |
| ”Positive climb" | "Gear up” |
11 After Take‑Off / Climb
| Trigger | Action |
|---|---|
| Acc Alt reached | Climb Thrust |
| S‑Speed | Flaps 1 → 0 |
| 10 000 ft | ”10 000 – Lights off.” |
| STD QNH | SET both |
12 Cruise (Hourly)
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Fuel check | FOB vs FPL (±300 kg) |
| Systems | ECAM MEMO green |
| Waypoint sequence | NEXT & ETA compare |
13 Descent Preparation
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| ATIS / STAR | RECEIVED & INSERTED |
| Approach briefing | COMPLETED |
| PERF APPR page | QNH, TEMP, WIND, TRANS ALT |
14 Approach Checklist
| Item | Response |
|---|---|
| Baro reference | Set |
| MINIMUMS | __ ft |
| Approach briefing | Confirmed |
| Seat belts | ON |
15 Landing
| Height AGL | Call‑out | Configuration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 000 ft | ”Stable/Unstable” | Gear D, Flap 3 or FULL |
| 500 ft | ”Landing” | Final scan |
| 50/40/30/20/10 ft | (A) | Flare |
Reverse idle at 60 kt, autobrake OFF at 20 kt.
16 After Landing
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Spoilers | DISARM |
| Flaps | RETRACT |
| APU | START (if req) |
| Radar & PWS | OFF |
| TCAS | STBY |
| Completion Call | ”After‑landing checklist complete.” |
17 Shutdown
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | SET |
| ENG MODE | NORM |
| ENG MASTER 1 & 2 | OFF |
| Seat belts | OFF |
| Beacon | OFF |
| HYD PTU | OFF |
| Fuel Pumps | OFF |
18 Secure Aircraft
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| ADIRS | OFF (if >3 h) |
| EXT PWR | OFF / GPU connected |
| Oxy masks | Stowed |
| Post‑flight report | Sent |
Abnormal / Memory Items (Extract)
ENGINE FIRE or SEVERE DAMAGE (In‑Flight)
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Thrust lever (affected) → IDLE |
| 2 | ENG MASTER (affected) → OFF |
| 3 | If fire – ENG AGENT → DISCH 1 (>10 s) |
| 4 | If still fire → DISCH 2 |
EMERGENCY DESCENT
| Item | Action |
|---|---|
| Crew OXY masks | USE |
| SIGNS | ON |
| Announce | ”EMER DESCENT” |
| ALT SET | 10 000 ft or MEA |
| DES/PULL & SPEED | 0.8 / 340 kt |
Quick‑Reference Speeds (A320‑CEO)
| Config | Speed |
|---|---|
| Green Dot | ≈ Up‑TRIM + 20 kt |
| S | 200 kt |
| F | V APP computed |
Revision History
| Rev | Date | Note | Author |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | 14 May 2025 | Initial checklist issue | ACVA Team |