AIRBUS 320 SOP’s

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A320 INDEX REV 1. AUG 2016

SECTION PAGE

INTRODUCTION 1
BEFORE PUSHBACK OR START PF/PM 2
BEFORE PUSHBACK OR START PM (Below the line) 3

BEFORE PUSHBACK OR START Pf (Below the line) 4

AFTER START PF 5
AFTER START PM 6
TAXI PF 7
TAXI PM 8
BEFORE TAKEOFF PF 9
BEFORE TAKEOFF PM 10
FL100 CHECKS 11
CRUISE PF/PM 12
10000FT CHECKS 13
AFTER LANDING PF 14
AFTER LANDING PM 15
PARKING PF 16
PARKING PM 17
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT PF 18
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT PM 19
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A320 REVISION LIST REV 1. AUG 2016

DATE REVISION NUMBER SIGNED BY

15/08/2016 1 J.G.D
26/05/2017 2 J.G.D
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A320 INTRODUCTION REV 1. AUG 2016

INTRODUCTION

The following document is the explanation of Airbus Standard Operational

Procedures (SOPs) and rules governing flight operations within the
manufacturer.

The purpose of this document is to provide a basic guideline for pilots taking
their initial type rating on Airbus 320.

The document follows strictly the last revisions of the Airplane Flight Manual
& Flight Crew Operating Manual published by Airbus and are based in Airbus
320-214 MSN 2806.

The use of this document is strictly monitored and in no case it may be used
without Global Training Aviation written consent.

IMPORTANT:

This document is an explanatory supplement of all approved operational procedures and it is

reflected in official documents, AFM, FCOM, FCTM and QRH
For any discrepancy, prioritize the information contained in the above documents.

GTA Training Department.

NOTE

PF duties are represented in GREEN COLOR

PM duties are represented in YELLOW COLOR

When BOTH CM are requested to complete any item, that item is represented in GREEN &
YELLOW COLOR
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A320 Before Pushback or Start PF & PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
Load & Trim Sheet reception.

FINISH ACTION
PF request “Before Start C/L” and PM reads “Down to the line”

NOTES

- Before starting the scan flow both Crew Members carefully check the load and trim
sheet (Correct flight, correct aircraft, dry operating index, configuration, fuel on
board, etc)
- At this stage each Crew Member will adjust the seat position until the pilot’s eyes are
in line with the red and white balls.

After the Scan Flow PF will select PERF TO page on the MCDU & PM will select F-PLN on the
MCDU.
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A320 Before Pushback or Start PM (below the line) REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
Ground clearance obtained and Flight Crew is ready to start the operation.

FINISH ACTION
PF will request “Below the line”. PM will read until Before start C/L is completed.

NOTES

- Request ATC clearance on DLV frequency thereafter request clearance for Pushback
(If required) & start
- The ATC (XPDR) is set normally at this stage to AUTO mode. It is Flight crew
responsibility to check airport special requirements in order to comply with them. For
more information about ATC refer to FCOM DSC-34-SURV-10-10.
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A320 Before Pushback or Start PF (below the line) REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
ATC clearance obtained.

FINISH ACTION
PF will request “Below the line”. PM will read until Before start C/L is completed.

NOTES

- EXT LIGHTS: Beacon ON.

- PRK BRK…OFF in case of Pushback when instructed by ground staff or PRK BRK….ON
if no pushback is required.

NW STRG DISC message required if pushback is going to be done. Check for it on ECAM
MEMO.
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A320 After Start PF REV 1. AUG 2016

2 APU BLEED…OFF
ENG & WING A/ICE…AS RQRD 3

4 APU.…OFF

6 NW STRG DISC….NOT DISPLAYED

GROUND PERSONNEL…CALL
5 STS….CHECK
7

1 ENG MODE SEL….NORM

TRIGGER ACTION
Second Engine Start completed.

FINISH ACTION
PF will request “After Start C/L”.

NOTES

- After Start, the last engine started must be running at or near idle for at least 2
minutes before takeoff initiation.
- Switch Engine & Wing Anti Ice for operation according FCOM PRO-NOR-SOP-09
- Call ground personnel to give clearance to disconnect.
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A320 After Start PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
PF SET ENG MODE SEL…NORM

FINISH ACTION
PM will read “After Start C/L” when requested by PF.
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A320 Taxi PF REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
ATC Taxi clearance obtained

FINISH ACTION
PF will request “Before Takeoff C/L”

NOTES

- EXT Lights: NOSE sw….ON, RWY TURN OFF…ON. When Crossing a runway: STROBE
sw...ON
- During the brakes check, check that the triple indicator reads zero (Flight crew may
observe residual braking pressure for a short period of time)
- FLT CTL check must be done according FCOM PRO-NOR-SOP-90 & FCTM NO-040
FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK.
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A320 Taxi PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
FTL CTL check performed & Briefing Confirmation

FINISH ACTION
PM will read “Before Takeoff C/L down to the line”

NOTES

- PM will check silently his/her FTL CTL after PF finish his/her FTL CTL check.
- Briefing confirmation will be done only in case there is any change on the initial ATC
clearance received.
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A320 Before Takeoff PF REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
When line up or takeoff clearance received.

FINISH ACTION
PF request “Below the line”.

NOTES

- Set Strobe sw….ON, Nose sw…T.O, Land Lights sw….ON (When takeoff clearance is
received).
- Check visually and on ND (TCAS) that the approach path is clear of traffic.
- Confirm visually by runway markings and on PFD (If LOC signal is available) the
active runway.

The PF may request the PM to set the exterior lights

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A320 Before Takeoff PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
Take Off/Line Up clearance obtained PF request “Below the line”

FINISH ACTION
FINISH ACTION: PM reads “Below the line (Before Takeoff)

NOTES

- Check visually and on ND (TCAS) that the approach path is clear of traffic.
- Confirm visually by runway markings and on PFD (If LOC signal is available) the
active runway.
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A320 FL100 CHECKS PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
PF request “FL100 checks”

FINISH ACTION
PM announces “FL100 checks completed”

NOTES

- Switch seatbelts OFF in case of good weather conditions and stable condition of the
aircraft.
- EFIS Option: PF on CSTR & PM on ARPT.
- Check on the MCDU:
· RAD NAV: CLR the manually tuned nav aids.
· SEC F-PLN: Normally, copy the active.
· PROG: Announce CRZ FL/OPT FL/REC MAX.
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A320 CRUISE PF/PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
When ALT/CRZ FL reached.

NOTES

- Monitor the Fuel scanning for possible leaks. Compare actual consumption and
forecasted consumption. Check periodically Navigation Accuracy in order to detect
any possible downgraded capability.
- In case of instrument or system failure check Flight Instrument tolerances, RNP,
RVSM and approach capability for a proper situation assessment. FCOM PRO-SPO-50,
FCOM PRO-SPO-51 & FCOM PRO-SUP-34.
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A320 10000FT Checks PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
PF request “10000ft checks”.

FINISH ACTION
PM announce “10000ft checks completed”

NOTES

- EFIS option: Both on CSTR the latest at 10000ft. Set LS pb according your type of
approach (ON in case of ILS, LOC)
- Check on the MCDU:
· RAD NAV: Nav aids manually tunned.
· PROG: GPS PRIMARY & ACCURACY HIGH.
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A320 After Landing PF REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
Taxi Speed is reached (30Kts or less)

FINISH ACTION
PF request “After Landing C/L”

NOTES

- Ensure positive directional control of the aircraft and taxi clearance received and
understood before starting the scan flow.
- Set Ext lights: Strobe sw….OFF, Land Lights sw…RETRACT.
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A320 After Landing PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
PF disarm the Ground Spoilers.

FINISH ACTION
PF request “After Landing C/L”

NOTES

- Retract Flaps to position 0 except if the OAT is above 30ºC. In this case, retract flaps
to position 1+F. Additional information FCOM PRO-NOR-SOP-21.
- If required, use brake fans (If installed). Delay the operation of the brake fans for a
minimum of about 5 minutes, or done just before stopping at the gate (whichever
occurs first) to avoid oxidation. If the brake temperatures exceeds 500ºC or in case
of abnormal or emergency operation disregard the oxidation phenomenon
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A320 PARKING PF REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
When parking maneuver is finished.

FINISH ACTION
PF request “Parking C/L”

NOTES

- Check that PM set APU BLEED…ON before setting ENG MASTER 1,2….OFF.
- Wait until slides are disarmed before setting SEATBELTS….OFF
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A320 PARKING PM REV 1. AUG 2016

Two scan flows. First: Yellow. Second: Orange.

TRIGGER ACTION
PF set Parking Brake ON

FINISH ACTION
PF request “Parking C/L”

NOTES

- Check on the MCDU the IRS performance. Applicable limitation is found on FCOM
PRO-NOR-SOP-22 P3/4.
- In case of Heavy Rain refer to FCOM PRO-SUP-30 P2/4.
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A320 Securing the Aircraft PF REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
When aircraft is disembarked and the aircraft is going to be in a Secured Stop condition.
FCTM NO-020. P4/14.

FINISH ACTION
PF request “Securing the aircraft C/L”

NOTES

- Ensure that the flaps are in position 0 before switching the ADIRS….OFF in order to
prevent damage to the RTLU (Rudder Travel Limiter Unit)
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A320 Securing the Aircraft PM REV 1. AUG 2016

TRIGGER ACTION
PF sets ADIRS….OFF

FINISH ACTION
PF request “Securing the aircraft C/L”