2 - Cockpit Preparation

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
FLIGHT CREW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES - COCKPIT PREPARATION
OPERATING MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-00011153.0001001 / 20 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
Items marked by asterisks (*) are the only steps to be completed after a transit stop without flight
crew change. Otherwise, the new flight crew performs all the items.
The PF and PM should perform the cockpit preparation according to the panel scan sequence
defined below (Refer to Panel Scan Sequence), and the task sharing defined in the QRH (Refer to
QRH/Normal Procedures - Cockpit Preparation).
OVERHEAD PANEL
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00011155.0001001 / 31 JUL 13
Applicable to: ALL
WHITE LIGHTS ON THE OVERHEAD PANEL

 During the scan sequence of the overhead panel:
* ALL WHITE LIGHTS.......................................................................................... EXTINGUISH
It is a general rule to turn off all the white lights during the scan sequence; therefore, these
actions are not listed here.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00015476.0001001 / 12 APR 16
Applicable to: MSN 7047-7859
Impacted by TDU: 00021691 Overhead Panel - RCDR
RCDR
* RCDR GND CTL pb-sw............................................................................................................ ON
In order to perform the test, ensure that the PARK BRK is on.
LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME knob....................................................................... OFF (BOTH SIDES)
ACP INT/RAD sw (CAPT and F/O)..................................................................................SET to INT
INTERPHONE VOLUME RECEPTION KNOB (CAPT and F/O)....................................... RELEASE
Turn down the volume to the minimum.
CVR TEST pb..............................................................................................PRESS AND MAINTAIN
The CVR test is successful when an audio test signal is heard through the loudspeakers and the
CVR TEST pb is pressed and maintained.
Depending on the CVR model, the audio test signal is:
GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 1/22

FCOM A to B → 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
‐ For CVR 30 minutes:

‐ A continuous tone, or
‐ A short tone.
‐ A short tone, or
‐ A short tone and a beep every 4 s, or
‐ Two short tones and a beep every 4 s.
The audio test signal stops when the CVR TEST pb is released.
Note: ‐ The flight crew may also hear an acoustic feedback (i.e. Larsen effect) during the test.
The test is still valid even if this acoustic feedback (i.e. Larsen effect) is heard.
‐ If the flight crew cannot hear the audio test signal through the loudspeakers, and if the
CVR maintenance headset (22RK headset) is available, the flight crew can perform
the CVR TEST through the CVR maintenance headset.
‐ If an acoustic feedback (i.e. Larsen effect) is still heard, the flight crew can perform
the CVR TEST using the 22RK headset and with the parking brake set to off. Before
setting the parking brake to off, the flight crew must ensure that chocks are in place or
brakes are applied. Set the parking brake to on when the CVR TEST is achieved.
RCDR

FCOM ←B→ 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL

‐ A short tone.
Ident.: TDU / PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00021691.0001001 / 01 JUN 17
Impacted DU: 00015476 Overhead Panel - RCDR
RCDR
Note: Before engine start, the RCDR GND CTL pb-sw may revert to AUTO in the case of
electrical transient between EXT PWR and APU GEN. In that case, the flight crew must
set the RCDR GND CTL pb-sw back to ON.

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL

‐ A short tone.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00011158.0001001 / 06 MAR 17
Applicable to: ALL
EVAC
CAPT & PURS/CAPT sw ..................................................................................................AS RQRD
Set the CAPT & PURS/CAPT sw on the EVAC panel as per Company Policy.
Applicable to: ALL
*ADIRS
All IR MODE selector.................................................................................................................. NAV
Align or realign IRS as appropriate. Refer to FCTM/PR-NP-SOP-60 ADIRS Operations.
L2 A complete IRS alignment must be performed in the following cases:
‐ Before the first flight of the day, or
‐ When there is a crew change, or
‐ When the GPS is not available and the NAVAIDS coverage is poor on the expected route, or
‐ When the GPS is not available and the expected flight time is more than 3 h.
A fast IRS alignment must be performed if a complete IRS alignment is not necessary.

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
To perform an alignment, the aircraft must be stopped on ground. Any aircraft movement will
automatically restart the IRS alignment.
Do not align IRS during engine start, or while the engines are running.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00011160.0001001 / 05 JAN 15
Applicable to: ALL
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
STROBE sw.............................................................................................................................. AUTO
BEACON sw................................................................................................................................ OFF
REMAINING EXTERIOR LIGHTS......................................................................................AS RQRD
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00011161.0001001 / 14 SEP 12
Applicable to: ALL
*SIGNS
* SIGNS sw....................................................................................................................... ON/AUTO
* EMER EXIT LT selector......................................................................................................... ARM
Note: Leaving the EXIT selector or NO SMOKING selector or NO PORTABLE/ELEC DEVICE
selector  ON prevents the emergency batteries from charging.
If the CIDS has been programmed (option) for a non-smoking flight, NO SMOKING or
NO PORTABLE/ELEC DEVICE  signs are permanently on, with the EXIT sw or NO
SMOKING sw or NO PORTABLE/ELEC DEVICE sw  at AUTO (with permanent
charge of emergency batteries).
Applicable to: ALL
PROBE/WINDOW HEAT
PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pb....................................................................................... CHECK AUTO
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00011162.0001001 / 13 AUG 10
Applicable to: ALL
CABIN PRESS
LDG ELEV knob....................................................................................................................... AUTO
Applicable to: ALL
*AIR COND
* PACK FLOW selector.................................................................................................... AS RQRD
Select:
LO : If the number of occupants is below 141.

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
HI : For abnormally hot and humid conditions.

NORM : For all other normal operating cases.
If the APU is supplying, pack controllers select HI flow automatically, independent of the selector
position.
Applicable to: ALL
ELEC
Scan and check that there are no amber lights, except GEN FAULT lights.
ELEC pb (on the ECAM Control Panel).................................................................................PRESS
BAT 1 pb-sw and BAT 2 pb-sw....................................................................................OFF then ON
This action initiates a charging cycle of the batteries.
10 s after setting all BAT pb-sw ON, check on the ELEC SD page that the current charge of the
battery is below 60 A, and is decreasing.
 If the charge of at least one battery is not below 60 A:
Wait until the end of the charging cycle of the batteries and perform this check again.
*FUEL
CAUTION If the FUEL MODE SEL pb-sw is unduly left in the MAN position on ground, when
the CTR TK L XFR pb-sw and CTR TK R XFR pb-sw are not in the OFF position:
There is a possibility of fuel spillage. In this configuration, the center tank fuel
transfer will not stop when the wing tanks become full.
FUEL MODE SEL pb-sw............................................................................................ CHECK AUTO
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00011166.0002001 / 23 JUN 15
*FUEL
 If the center tank is less than 200 kg (440 lb) for the flight:
Apply the following procedure, if your airline is affected by FUEL CTR TK PUMPS LO PR
cautions on ground or in flight when the center tank is less than 200 kg (440 lb):
FUEL MODE SEL pb-sw......................................................................................................MAN
CTR TK PUMP 1 pb-sw and CTR TK PUMP 2 pb-sw......................................................... OFF

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
 If the center tank is NOT less than 200 kg (440 lb) for the flight:
CAUTION If the FUEL MODE SEL pb is unduly left in the MAN position on ground, when
the CTR TK PUMP 1 pb & CTR TK PUMP 2 pb are not in the OFF position:
There is a possibility of fuel spillage, if there are any hidden failures.
FUEL MODE SEL pb........................................................................................... CHECK AUTO
Applicable to: ALL
ENG 1 - ENG 2 FIRE

ENG 1 FIRE pb-sw and ENG 2 FIRE pb-sw...........................................CHECK IN and GUARDED
AGENT 1 light and AGENT 2 light ...............................................................................CHECK OFF
ENG 1 TEST pb and ENG 2 TEST pb......................................................... PRESS and MAINTAIN
For ENG FIRE TEST description,Refer to DSC-26-20-20 FIRE Panel
Applicable to: ALL
AUDIO SWITCHING PANEL

AUDIO SWITCHING selector ................................................................................................. NORM
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-A-00010185.0001001 / 26 MAY 14
Applicable to: ALL
VENT
ALL LIGHTS...................................................................................................................CHECK OFF
Applicable to: ALL
THIRD OCCUPANT AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

PA knob ...............................................................................................................................RECEPT
‐ This allows cabin attendant announcements to be recorded on the CVR.
‐ For proper recording, set volume at or above medium range.
Applicable to: ALL
MAINTENANCE PANEL
ALL LIGHTS...................................................................................................................CHECK OFF

FCOM ←B 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
CTR INSTRUMENT PANEL

Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-B-00011179.0001001 / 13 AUG 10
Applicable to: MSN 3063
CTR INSTRUMENT PANEL - STBY INSTRUMENT

* STBY ASI........................................................................................................................... CHECK
* STBY ALTI (and STBY ALTI in meter  ).......................................................................CHECK
* STBY HORIZON.................................................................................................................CHECK
Check no flag - Erect if necessary.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-B-00011184.0001001 / 21 MAR 16
CTR INSTRUMENT PANEL - ISIS

* ISIS..................................................................................................................................... CHECK
‐ Adjust brightness, check IAS, altimeter readings, altimeter settings and attitude display.
‐ Check no flags - Reset attitude, if necessary.
Note: Use of the ISIS bugs function is not recommended (Refer to DSC-34-NAV-20 Bugs
Function)
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-B-00011185.0009001 / 20 SEP 16
Applicable to: ALL
*CLOCK
CLOCK............................................................................................................................CHECK/SET
Note: 1. If the date is incorrect, set the date manually then set and keep the clock mode to
internal (INT) mode for the whole flight.
2. To comply with the time precision requirement (+/-1 s UTC) for ATC datalink
communication, the flight crew must either:
‐ Use the clock in GPS mode, or
‐ Use the clock in INT mode and synchronize the clock with the GPS at least one time
per day. This synchonization ensures that the UTC time drift is below +/- 1 s UTC.
For more information on the setting of the clock, Refer to DSC-31-55-10 General.
For more information on the use of the internal (INT) mode, Refer to DSC-31-55-20
Operation in Internal Mode.

FCOM C→ 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-B-00011186.0001001 / 13 AUG 10

Applicable to: ALL
NOSEWHEEL STEERING
* A/SKID & N/W STRG sw.......................................................................................................... ON
PEDESTAL
Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011187.0001001 / 13 AUG 10
ACP
INT knob ..................................................................................... PRESS OUT / VOLUME CHECK
Make sure that INT volume is turned up to permit contact with the ground crew.
VHF ....................................................................................................................................... CHECK
Check transmission and reception.
HF (if required for flight).........................................................................................................CHECK
‐ Check transmission and reception.
‐ Do not transmit on HF during refueling.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011191.0001001 / 23 JUN 15
COCKPIT DOOR
If required by local Airworthiness Authorities:
ANN LT selector........................................................................................................................ TEST
Check that the OPEN and FAULT lights (on the pedestal), and the three LED lights (on the
overhead panel) come on.
ANN LT selector.......................................................................................................................... BRT
Check that all lights go off.
CKPT DOOR.................................................................................CHECK CORRECT OPERATION
‐ Set the COCKPIT DOOR sw to the UNLOCK position. Check that the door opens, and that the
OPEN light comes on
‐ Then, with the door fully open, release the COCKPIT DOOR sw (check that it returns to NORM
position). Close the door. Check that it is locked, and that the OPEN Indication goes off.
CKPT DOOR MECHANICAL OVERRIDE............................................................................. CHECK
Check that the door opens normally, and that it closes when the mechanical override is used.

FCOM ← C to D → 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011189.0001001 / 14 SEP 12
SWITCHING PANEL
All selectors................................................................................................................CHECK NORM
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011192.0001001 / 12 JUL 13
*ENG
* THRUST lever ....................................................................................................................... IDLE
* ENG MASTER sw .................................................................................................................. OFF
* ENG MODE selector............................................................................................................NORM
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011195.0001001 / 06 SEP 16
*PARKING BRK
ACCU PRESS indicator......................................................................................................... CHECK
The ACCU PRESS indication must be in the green band. If required, use the electric pump on
yellow hydraulic system to recharge the brake accumulator.
WARNING Yellow and green hydraulic systems are pressurized from yellow electric pump.
Get ground crew clearance before using the electric pump.
* PARK BRK handle..................................................................................................... CHECK ON
* BRAKES PRESS indicator................................................................................................. CHECK
Check for normal indications.
 If brakes are hot and chocks are in place:
PARK BRK handle ...............................................................................................................OFF
This action increases the brake cooling.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011198.0001001 / 07 FEB 11
GRAVITY GEAR EXTN

GRAVITY GEAR EXTN....................................................................................... CHECK STOWED
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011199.0001001 / 21 MAR 17
ATC
* ATC........................................................................................................................................ STBY
ATC and TCAS are on standby. To prevent possible interference to radar surveillance systems,
TCAS should not be selected before the holding point/lining up.
ALT RPTG..................................................................................................................................... ON

FCOM ←D→ 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
ATC SYS 1........................................................................................................................... SELECT

For RVSM operations (Refer to PRO-SPO-50 General), select SYS 1 if AP 1 is used, and SYS 2 if
AP 2 is used.
Only system 1 is available, in emergency electrical configuration.
RMP
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-00011202.0001001 / 30 JUN 14
Applicable to: ALL
RMP..................................................................................................................................... CHECK ON
Green NAV light.................................................................................................................CHECK OFF
SEL light.............................................................................................................................CHECK OFF
COM FREQUENCIES................................................................................................................... TUNE
Use VHF 1 for ATC (only VHF 1 is available in emergency electrical configuration), VHF 2 for ATIS
and company frequencies. VHF 3 is normally devoted to ACARS.
ATC DATALINK COMMUNICATION

Applicable to: MSN 3063
* MSG RECORD....................................................................................................................... ERASE

Press the ATC COMM key of the MCDU and display the MSG RECORD page. Then, erase the MSG
RECORD file.
Note: Erase the record of all CPDLC messages of the previous flight before starting a new flight
where CPDLC will be used. This avoids confusing CPDLC messages from the previous
flight with the ones of the current flight.
ACARS
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-00011224.0001001 / 24 SEP 14
Applicable to: ALL
* Initialize ACARS at that point or after FMGS PREPARATION, as per company policy.
FMGS PREPARATION
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-D-00011226.0001001 / 13 AUG 10
Applicable to: ALL
At electrical power-up, the FMGSs and FCU run through various internal tests. Allow enough time
(3 min) for tests’ completion, and do not start to press pushbuttons until the tests are over. If the
“PLEASE WAIT” message appears, do not press any MCDU key until the message clears.

FCOM ← D to H → 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-D-00011227.0001001 / 03 MAR 14

Applicable to: ALL
* ENGINE & AIRCRAFT TYPE................................................................................................ CHECK

Press the DATA key, and display the STATUS page (if not displayed).
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-D-00011228.0001001 / 17 JUN 14
Applicable to: MSN 3063, 3972
* FM database validity.............................................................................................................. CHECK

‐ Check DATA BASE validity and stored WPT/NAVAIDS/RWY/ROUTES, if any.
If applicable, review the stored data for deletion decision.
‐ On Honeywell FMS, the double AIRAC cycle of the NDB has one day in common (AIRAC#1 day
28 / AIRAC#2 day1) (Refer to DSC-22_20-50-10-25 Aircraft Status Page).
If the CHECK DATA BASE CYCLE message triggers, the active database is no longer valid.
Therefore, on Day 28 of AIRAC Cycle #1, select AIRAC Cycle#2 prior to the first flight of the day.
Applicable to: MSN 3306-3915, 5016-7859
* FM database validity.............................................................................................................. CHECK

Check DATA BASE validity and stored WPT/NAVAIDS/RWY/ROUTES, if any.
If applicable, review the stored data for deletion decision.
Applicable to: ALL
* NAVAID DESELECTION....................................................................................................AS RQRD

If NOTAMs warn of any unreliable DME or VOR/DME, display DATA, then POSITION MONITOR.
Access the SEL NAVAID page, and deselect the related NAVAID.
Applicable to: ALL
* FLIGHT PLAN INITIALIZATION......................................................................................COMPLETE

‐ Press the INIT key
‐ Insert CO RTE or city pair, and check FROM/TO
‐ Check/modify ALTN/CO RTE

FCOM ←H→ 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
‐ Enter flight number

Note: For ATC needs, the crew should enter exactly the entire flight number, as shown on the
ICAO flight plan, without inserting any space, on the MCDU INIT page.
‐ Enter (and/or check) cost index
‐ Enter intended initial CRZ FL, or check if it was already supplied by the database.
Modify it, if necessary, taking into account ATC constraints or expected gross weight
‐ Check and modify CRZ FL TEMP and tropopause level to agree with forecast
‐ Enter (and/or check) the expected ground temperature for take off (GND TEMP) 
‐ PRESS IRS INIT prompt
‐ Check alignment latitude/longitude.
Applicable to: ALL
* ADIRS POSITION INITIALIZATION.................................................................... AS APPROPRIATE

Confirm or insert position coordinates for the IRS alignment. Refer to FCTM/PR-NP-SOP-60 FMGS
Preparation.
L2
IRS Alignment Based on GPS  Position available:
The position initialization is automatic. The position for the initialization of the IRS is the GPS
position. However, the flight crew can manually override the automatic position initialization. The
IRS crosschecks the flight crew's manual entry with the GPS position.
IRS Alignment Based on GPS  Position not available:
Apply the manual position initialization procedure.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-D-00011233.0015001 / 20 JUL 15
Applicable to: ALL
* F-PLN A page...........................................................................................COMPLETE AND CHECK

If CO RTE has been inserted, the F-PLN should automatically include the preferential or probable
takeoff runway approach and landing runway, associated SIDs, STARs, transition and en-route
waypoints. However some databases will only include departure and arrival airport IDENTs and
en-route waypoints.

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
The flight crew must check, modify, or insert (as applicable) the F-PLN in the following order,
according to the data given by ATIS, ATC, or MET:
‐ Lateral revision at departure airport. Select RWY, then SID, then TRANS using scroll keys.
Note: On the MCDU departure page, select only a runway associated with an ILS or NO
NAVAIDS.
‐ Lateral revision at WPT for ROUTE modification if needed. (Refer to DSC-22_20-30-10-05 Lateral
Revisions).
‐ Vertical revision. Check or enter climb speed limit, constraints according to ATC clearance. Enter
step altitude as appropriate.
* WINDS.................................................................................................................AS APPROPRIATE
Choose between using trip wind and the forecast wind for CLB, CRZ and DES phases.(Refer to
DSC-22_20-30-20-05 Flight Phases).
* F-PLN......................................................................................................................................CHECK
‐ Check the F-PLN using F-PLN page and ND PLAN mode versus the computer (paper) flight plan
or navigation chart.
‐ Check DIST TO DEST along the F-PLN. Compare it with the total distance computed for the flight
with the computer (paper) flight plan.
Applicable to: ALL
* SECONDARY FLIGHT PLAN............................................................................. AS APPROPRIATE

This is routinely a copy of the active flight plan. However, consideration may be given to the
following:
a. Copy the active F-PLN, but modify it at a suitable WPT for an immediate return to the departure
airfield in the event of, for example, engine failure
b. If weather is below landings minima at the departure airfield, the secondary flight plan should be
that required for a diversion immediately after takeoff
c. If there is a chance of a change in runway or SID during taxi, prepare for it by copying the active
flight plan and making the necessary modifications.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-D-00011235.0001001 / 10 JUN 16
Applicable to: ALL
* RADIO NAV............................................................................................................................CHECK
‐ Check the VOR, ILS / GLS  / MLS  , and ADF  tuned by the FMGC
‐ Modify them if required, and check that the correct identifier is displayed on the ND and PFD
(VOR, ILS / GLS  / MLS  ). If unsatisfactory, go through the audio check. For GLS  /
MLS  , no audio check is necessary.

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
CAUTION Do not enter an IDENT or channel associated with a GLS  / MLS  .

Applicable to: ALL
GROSS WEIGHT INSERTION (INIT B PAGE);

* ZFW/ZFWCG..................................................................................................................... INSERT
* BLOCK FUEL.....................................................................................................................INSERT
If the LOADSHEET application is used, the PF enters the ZFWCG and ZFW as computed on his
EFB.
CAUTION The characteristic speeds displayed on the MCDU (green dot, F, S, VLS) are
computed from the ZFW and ZFWCG entered by the crew on the MCDU.
Therefore, this data must be carefully checked (Captain’s responsibility).
‐ The flight crew should insert the weights after completing all other insertions. This is to avoid
cycles of prediction computations at each change in flight plan, constraints, etc.
‐ If ZFW and ZFWCG are unavailable, it is acceptable to enter the expected values in order to
obtain predictions. Similarly, the flight crew may enter the expected fuel on board, if refueling
has not been completed at that time.
‐ If ZFW, ZFWCG, and BLOCK FUEL are inserted, the FM will provide all predictions, as well as
the EXTRA fuel, if any.
Applicable to: ALL
TAKEOFF DATA INSERTION (PERF TAKEOFF PAGE):

The PF inserts the takeoff data (computed on his EFB) in the PERF TAKEOFF page of the MCDU.
* V1, VR, V2.........................................................................................................................INSERT
* FLX TO TEMP................................................................................................................... INSERT
* THR RED/ACC altitude......................................................................................... SET or CHECK
* ENG OUT ACC altitude.........................................................................................SET or CHECK
* FLAPS/THS reminder........................................................................................................ INSERT
* TO SHIFT....................................................................................................................... AS RQRD
Enter the takeoff SHIFT distance, if takeoff is to be from an intersection. This is essential for
position updating at takeoff and, consequently, for navigation accuracy.
* EFB / MCDU GREEN DOT.......................................................................................... COMPARE

PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL

Applicable to: ALL
CLIMB, CRUISE, DESCENT, SPEED PRESELECTION

* PRESET SPEEDS..........................................................................................................AS RQRD
If the flight is cleared for a close-in turn or close-in altitude constraint, the flight crew may preselect
green dot speed on the PERF CLB page. Once the CLB phase is active, the preselected speed
will be displayed in the FCU speed window and on the PFD (blue symbol). Once the turn is
completed or the altitude cleared, the pilot will resume the managed speed profile by pressing the
SPD selector on the FCU.
Similarly the pilot may select a CRZ MACH number on the PERF CRZ page (constant CRZ Mach
segment, for example). When the CRZ phase is active, the preselected CRZ MACH number will
be displayed in the FCU speed window and on the PFD. When ECON MACH number may be
resumed, the crew presses the FCU SPD selector.
In either of the above cases, the pilot may cancel the CLB or CRZ preselected SPD/MACH prior to
activating the related phase, by selecting ECON on the PERF CLB or CRZ pages.
SPD LIM is defaulted to 250 kt below 10 000 ft in the managed speed profile. This may be either
cleared or modified on the VERT REV page at the origin (or a climb waypoint).
Applicable to: ALL
CHECK OF FMGS PREPARATION:

* FMS PREPARATION......................................................................................................... CHECK
After the PF prepared the FMS, the PM checks:
‐ The airfield data.
‐ All FMS entered data.
‐ The takeoff performance data with the data computed on his EFB.
GROSS WEIGHT INSERTION.................................................................... CHECK/CROSSCHECK
If the LOADSHEET application is used, the PM checks the ZFWCG and ZFW that the PF has
entered in the FMGS with the loadsheet data computed on PM's EFB.
TAKEOFF DATA INSERTION...................................................................................CROSSCHECK
The PM crosschecks the takeoff data that the PF has entered in the FMGS, with the takeoff data
computed on PM's EFB using the TAKEOFF application.
EFB/MCDU GREEN DOT.................................................................................................COMPARE
The PM compares Green Dot speed computed by the FMGS and the Green Dot speed computed
using the TAKEOFF application. A discrepancy indicates a difference in the TOW used in both
systems (EFB/FMGS).

FCOM ←H 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
GLARESHIELD
Applicable to: ALL
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-E-00020832.0001001 / 17 MAR 17
*EFIS CONTROL PANEL

* BAROMETRIC REFERENCE.................................................................................................. SET
‐ Set QNH (or QFE  ) on the EFIS control panel and on the standby altimeter
‐ Check the barometric reference and altitude indications on the PFDs and on the standby
altimeter.
The maximum difference is:
±20 ft between both PFDs
And depending on the aircraft configuration:
±60 ft between ISIS  and PFDs, or
±300 ft between mechanical standby altimeter and PFDs.
* FD................................................................................................................................ CHECK ON
* ILS/LS............................................................................................................................. AS RQRD
* ND MODE and RANGE ................................................................................................AS RQRD
* ADF/VOR sw .................................................................................................................AS RQRD
Display VOR and ADF pointers as needed.
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-E-00011248.0001001 / 24 SEP 14
*FCU
* SPD MACH window......................................................................................................... DASHED
* HDG V/S -TRK FPA pb................................................................................................... HDG V/S
* ALT window..................................................................... INITIAL EXPECTED CLEARANCE ALT
Note: Do not engage the autothrust on ground, as it may generate the AUTO FLT A/THR OFF
warning at engine start.

FCOM I 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
LATERAL CONSOLES
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-00011249.0002001 / 23 JUN 15
Applicable to: ALL
OXYGEN MASK TEST
WARNING To prevent hearing damage to ground mechanics connected to the intercom

system, inform them that a loud noise may be heard in the headset when
performing this test.
On the OXYGEN panel:
CREW SUPPLY pb......................................................................................................... CHECK ON
On the glareshield:
LOUDSPEAKERS..........................................................................................................................ON
On the audio control panel:
INT reception knob......................................................................................... PRESS OUT-ADJUST
INT/RAD sw...................................................................................................................................INT
On the mask stowage box:

FCOM J→ 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
‐ Press and hold the reset/test button in the direction of the arrow.
• Check that the blinker turns yellow for a short time, and then goes black.
‐ Hold the reset/test button down, and press the emergency pressure selector.
• Check that the blinker turns yellow and remains yellow, as long as the emergency pressure
selector is pressed.
• Listen for oxygen flow through the loudspeakers. Warn any engineer, whose headset may be
connected to the nose intercom, that a loud noise may be heard when performing this check.
‐ Check that the reset/test button returns to the up position and the N 100 % selector is in the
100 % position.
‐ Press the emergency pressure selector again, and check that the blinker does not turn yellow.
This ensures that the mask is not supplied.
On the ECAM DOOR/OXY page:
REGUL LO PR message...............................................................................................CHECK OFF
The crew must perform this check after having checked all masks. It ensures that the LP valve is
open, (due to residual pressure between the LP valve and the oxygen masks, an LP valve failed in
the closed position may not be detected during the oxygen mask test).
INSTRUMENT PANELS
PFD and ND brightness knob................................................................................................AS RQRD

Check the ND outer ring is set to maximum brightness (radar/terrain display).
LOUDSPEAKER knob .................................................................................................................... SET
Set the LOUDSPEAKER knob around the 1 o’clock position.
* PFD.........................................................................................................................................CHECK
‐ Check PFD/ND not transferred.
‐ Check for correct display, when ATT and HDG are available.
‐ Check IAS, FMA, initial target ALT, altimeter readings, VSI, altimeter settings, heading and attitude
display.
* ND...........................................................................................................................................CHECK
‐ Check for correct display.
‐ Crosscheck compass indication on the ND and DDRMI.
‐ Check heading, initial waypoint, VOR ADF indications.

FCOM ← J to K → 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
INSTRUMENT PANELS
PFD and ND brightness knob................................................................................................AS RQRD

Check the ND outer ring is set to maximum brightness (radar/terrain display).
LOUDSPEAKER knob .................................................................................................................... SET
Set the LOUDSPEAKER knob around the 1 o’clock position.
* PFD.........................................................................................................................................CHECK
‐ Check PFD/ND not transferred.
‐ Check for correct display, when ATT and HDG are available.
‐ Check IAS, FMA, initial target ALT, altimeter readings, VSI, altimeter settings, heading and attitude
display.
* ND...........................................................................................................................................CHECK
‐ Check for correct display.
‐ Crosscheck compass indication on the ND.
‐ Check heading, initial waypoint, VOR ADF indications.
ECAM CONTROL PANEL

Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-00011190.0001001 / 24 FEB 15
Applicable to: ALL
*ECAM CONTROL PANEL

* PRESS pb...........................................................................................................................PRESS
Check that the CAB PRESS page displays LDG ELEV AUTO, to confirm the correct position of the
LDG ELEV knob.
* STS pb................................................................................................................................ PRESS
Check that INOP SYS display is compatible with MEL.
If a message is displayed in MAINTENANCE STATUS, Refer to MMEL/MI-00-08 ECAM and
MAINTENANCE STATUS.
ADIRS
Applicable to: ALL
* IRS ALIGN..............................................................................................................................CHECK
On the POSITION MONITOR page, check that the IRS are in NAV mode, and check that the
distance between each IRS and the FMS position is lower than 5 NM. Select ND in ROSE-NAV or

FCOM ← K to M → 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL
ARC mode, and confirm that the aircraft position is consistent with the position of the airport, the SID
and the surrounding NAVAIDs.
NAV CHARTS CLIPBOARD..................................................................................................PREPARE
TAKEOFF BRIEFING
Applicable to: ALL
* TAKEOFF BRIEFING........................................................................................................PERFORM
PC DEDICATED TO MAINTENANCE 
Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-00011258.0001001 / 07 FEB 11
Applicable to: ALL
Check that the Personal Computer (PC) dedicated to maintenance use and located in front of lower
stowage at RH rear corner is stowed.
Check that the light of its manual switch is off. If not, switch it off.
Check that its associated printer located in front of RH rear of the cockpit is stowed.
FLOW PATTERN
Applicable to: ALL
COCKPIT PREPARATION - FLOW PATTERN

The scan pattern varies, depending on the pilot status, i.e PF, PM, CM1, or CM2, and the areas of
responsibility:
1. Overhead panel
2. Center instrument panel
3. Pedestal
4. FMGS preparation, and when both pilots are seated:
5. Glareshield
6. Lateral consoles and CM1/CM2 panels.

FCOM ← M to P → 12 JUN 17
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
A318/A319/A320/A321
OPERATING MANUAL

FCOM ←P 12 JUN 17

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PROCEDURES

WHITE LIGHTS ON THE OVERHEAD PANEL

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 1/22

‐ For CVR 30 minutes:

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 2/22

‐ For CVR 30 minutes:

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 3/22

‐ For CVR 30 minutes:

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 4/22

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 5/22

HI : For abnormally hot and humid conditions.

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 6/22

ENG 1 - ENG 2 FIRE

AUDIO SWITCHING PANEL

THIRD OCCUPANT AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 7/22

CTR INSTRUMENT PANEL

CTR INSTRUMENT PANEL - STBY INSTRUMENT

CTR INSTRUMENT PANEL - ISIS

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 8/22

Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-B-00011186.0001001 / 13 AUG 10

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 9/22

Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-C-00011189.0001001 / 14 SEP 12

GRAVITY GEAR EXTN

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 10/22

ATC SYS 1........................................................................................................................... SELECT

ATC DATALINK COMMUNICATION

* MSG RECORD....................................................................................................................... ERASE

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 11/22

Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-D-00011227.0001001 / 03 MAR 14

* ENGINE & AIRCRAFT TYPE................................................................................................ CHECK

* FM database validity.............................................................................................................. CHECK

* FM database validity.............................................................................................................. CHECK

* NAVAID DESELECTION....................................................................................................AS RQRD

* FLIGHT PLAN INITIALIZATION......................................................................................COMPLETE

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 12/22

‐ Enter flight number

* ADIRS POSITION INITIALIZATION.................................................................... AS APPROPRIATE

* F-PLN A page...........................................................................................COMPLETE AND CHECK

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 13/22

* SECONDARY FLIGHT PLAN............................................................................. AS APPROPRIATE

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 14/22

CAUTION Do not enter an IDENT or channel associated with a GLS  / MLS  .

GROSS WEIGHT INSERTION (INIT B PAGE);

TAKEOFF DATA INSERTION (PERF TAKEOFF PAGE):

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 15/22

Ident.: PRO-NOR-SOP-06-D-00011243.0001001 / 13 AUG 10

CLIMB, CRUISE, DESCENT, SPEED PRESELECTION

CHECK OF FMGS PREPARATION:

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 16/22

*EFIS CONTROL PANEL

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 17/22

OXYGEN MASK TEST

WARNING To prevent hearing damage to ground mechanics connected to the intercom

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 18/22

PFD and ND brightness knob................................................................................................AS RQRD

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 19/22

PFD and ND brightness knob................................................................................................AS RQRD

ECAM CONTROL PANEL

*ECAM CONTROL PANEL

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 20/22

COCKPIT PREPARATION - FLOW PATTERN

GOA A318/A319/A320/A321 FLEET PRO-NOR-SOP-06 P 21/22