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Main FCOM/QRH/FCTM Changes

November 2021
Main FCOM/QRH/FCTM Changes

Main FCOM/QRH/FCTM changes included from November 2021

The main FCOM/QRH/FCTM changes described in this document will be


available in the Operator FCOM/QRH/FCTM manuals, based on the
Operator’s revision cycle.

[ PROJECT ] SOP - FCOM Tasksharing 4

[ PROJECT ] SOP - QRH Modification of Tasksharing from PF/PM to CM1/CM2 4

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Radio Set during Preliminary Cockpit Preparation 5

[ PROJECT ] SOP - IR MODE to NAV were Moved from the Cockpit Preparation to the
Preliminary Cockpit Preparation 6

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Aircraft Acceptance and Preliminary Performance Determination 6

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Fuel On Board (FOB) Check in Cockpit Preparation 7

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Update of the Pushback/Start Clearance 8

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Thrust Levers IDLE at Engine Start 8

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Update of the Taxi Flow Pattern 9

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Departure Change 9

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Before Takeoff Flow Pattern 10

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Acceleration Flow Pattern 10

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Descent Preparation - Status Check 11

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Descent Preparation - Nav Chart Clipboard 11

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Descent Preparation - Landing Performance Data 12

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[ PROJECT ] SOP - Aircraft Configuration for Approach - Cabin Crew 12

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Manual and Automatic Landing 13

[ PROJECT ] SOP - Modification of Parking Phase 13

[ PROJECT ] SOP - New Checklist 14

[ PROJECT ] SOP - New Briefings 14

[ PROJECT ] EFB as Standard Operations 15

Gender Neutral Project 16

eQRH CG TRIM POS Display Enhancement 16

Green Operating Procedures 18

Enhancement of the Autothrust SPEED/MACH Modes Description 18

Configuration and Authoring Enhancement of the Description of the Precision


Approach Modes 19

Configuration and Authoring Enhancement of the Wing Tip Brakes, Flaps and Slats
Description 20

Go-Around in Conf Clean 21

Configuration and Authoring Enhancement of the Flags and Messages on PFD 22

New TAB - Missing "NO FLS FOR THIS APPR" Message when FLS Is Not Available 23

New TAB - Inhibition of the Final Approach FPA During Approach Using Final APP
Guidance 23

New TAB - Triggering of RAAS Aural Advisory "On Runway XX" 24

New TAB - Display of the LOC Deviation Scale on Ground in RNP AR Departure when
No LOC Is Available 24

A321neo Flare Law Description 25

Addition of “Fumes” in Smoke Procedures 26

Overspeed Technique 26

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1. [ PROJECT ] SOP - FCOM Tasksharing

1.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Introduction of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / Tasksharing.
● QRH
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Safety Exterior Inspection
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Securing the Aircraft.

1.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS

A new chapter “Tasksharing” is now included in the FCOM. It contains the entire
tasksharing for all flight phases that has been moved from the QRH to the FCOM. Now,
the QRH Normal Procedure only contains the tasksharing for three flight phases:
- Safety Exterior Inspection
- Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
- Securing the Aircraft.

These flight phases do not include any action flow. Based on airline policy, the flight crew
may:
- Apply these procedures from memory, or
- Apply these procedures with the read-and-do method.

2. [ PROJECT ] SOP - QRH Modification of Tasksharing from PF/PM


to CM1/CM2

2.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUAL


● QRH
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Safety Exterior Inspection
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Preliminary Cockpit Preparation
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Securing the Aircraft.

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2.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The tasksharing was modified from PF/PM to CM1/CM2 for the three above-mentioned
flight phases. This offers the following:
- It increases flexibility for a later decision on who will be PF/PM based on the latest
operational conditions.
- CM1 workload during preliminary cockpit preparation is reduced to help with
management and paperwork related tasks.
- CM1/CM2 simplifies the performance of daily tasks and reduces the possibility of
errors.

3. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Radio Set during Preliminary Cockpit


Preparation

3.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Preliminary Cockpit
Preparation.
● QRH
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Preliminary Cockpit Preparation.

3.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The RMP is now set during the Preliminary Cockpit Preparation, in order to provide a
way for the flight crew to communicate with ATC and airline operation center at an earlier
phase. This also enables the Airport Fire Officer to contact the flight crew (in airports
equipped with a dedicated frequency).

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4. [ PROJECT ] SOP - IR MODE to NAV were Moved from the


Cockpit Preparation to the Preliminary Cockpit Preparation

4.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Preliminary Cockpit
Preparation.
● QRH
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Preliminary Cockpit Preparation.

4.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The initialization of the ADIRS was moved from the Cockpit Preparation to the
Preliminary Cockpit Preparation, in order to complete the alignment as early as possible.
The alignment time may be extended depending on geographical location.

5. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Aircraft Acceptance and Preliminary


Performance Determination

5.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Preliminary Cockpit
Preparation.
● QRH
○ Update of the Normal Procedures / Preliminary Cockpit Preparation.

5.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The acceptance of the aircraft includes the Logbook, MEL/CDL items, the Aircraft
Configuration Summary and the OEBs. Both pilots perform these tasks together to

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ensure correct and identical awareness of the technical status, equipment and OEBs
applicable to the aircraft.

The Preliminary Performance Determination requests the preparation of the NAV


CHARTS, as their availability will help with the next tasks (e.g performance data
calculation, FMS Preparation, etc.)

Both pilots crosscheck the preliminary Takeoff Performance Data.

Both pilots refer to the same chart reference and the same mental picture about the
expected takeoff performance and contingency procedures (e.g. EO SID).

6. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Fuel On Board (FOB) Check in Cockpit


Preparation

6.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Cockpit Preparation.

6.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The FOB check is now also performed during the Cockpit Preparation to ensure that:
- The FOB corresponds to the requested amount in accordance with the CFP
- Any fuel imbalance is within limits
- The real FOB is known and referred to during the departure briefing.

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7. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Update of the Pushback/Start Clearance

7.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Before Pushback or
Start / At Pushback/Start Clearance.

7.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The action BEACON sw…ON replaces the action EXTERIOR LIGHTS….SET, in order to
be more precise about what is expected .
Two new conditions “If pushback is required” and “If pushback is not required” were
added. These conditions take both cases into account, and enable more precision on the
required actions for both scenarios.

8. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Thrust Levers IDLE at Engine Start

8.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Engine Start.

8.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The thrust levers should be checked at IDLE before the engine start. On some aircraft
types, the engines start regardless of the thrust lever position. If the thrust levers are not
set to IDLE, then thrust rapidly increases to the corresponding thrust lever position. This
causes a hazardous situation.

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9. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Update of the Taxi Flow Pattern

9.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Taxi.

9.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Some aircraft have automatic weather radars. In order to adapt a single flow pattern to all
aircraft types, the flow pattern does not start with the weather radar but with the
autobrake instead. The flow pattern is now a single “U shape” for all the Airbus fleet
(except A300/A310).

In addition, the ENG MODE selector action was moved from the Before Takeoff phase to
the Taxi phase, in order to reduce the workload during the Before Takeoff phase.

10. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Departure Change

10.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Departure Change.

10.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


A new optional Departure Change SOP was created in order to ensure that the flight
crew performs all the necessary steps in one of the following cases:

- Change of takeoff performance data, or


- Revised ATC clearance (other than for a change of heading or initial altitude).

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11. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Before Takeoff Flow Pattern

11.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Before Takeoff.

11.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The Before Takeoff flow pattern was modified in order to harmonize the takeoff SOPs of
all Airbus aircraft types (except A300/A310).
The flow pattern was designed from top to bottom, when possible, based on feedback
from Human Factors.
For the PM flow, there is no visual link (no line in the illustration) between TCAS (position
1 in the flow pattern) and T.O RWY CONFIRM (position 2 in the flow pattern), because
TCAS TA is not frequently selected during this phase.

12. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Acceleration Flow Pattern

12.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Climb
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Go-around.

12.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The After Takeoff/Climb checklist was removed as per enhanced checklist philosophy.
Therefore, a new Acceleration flow pattern was created. It is applicable to Takeoff and
Go-Around phases.
It recalls the After Takeoff SOP actions that includes a check of the landing gear
selection.

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13. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Descent Preparation - Status Check

13.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Descent Preparation.

13.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The status check was moved from Descent to Descent Preparation.
It is more appropriate to check the STS page during the Descent Preparation as it is
necessary for the following reasons:
- To assess the landing performance
- To conduct the Arrival Briefing.

14. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Descent Preparation - Nav Chart Clipboard

14.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Descent Preparation.

14.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Update of the procedure to make it clear that the flight crew should prepare the charts for
arrival navigation and for the expected approach procedure. Both pilots should check that
they refer to the same chart reference.

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15. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Descent Preparation - Landing Performance


Data

15.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Descent Preparation.

15.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Update of the procedure to make it clear that both flight crewmembers should compare
their landing performance calculation to ensure that the results are identical. This will
avoid any calculation error.

16. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Aircraft Configuration for Approach - Cabin


Crew

16.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Aircraft Configuration
Management / Intermediate/Final Approach.

16.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


This change provides some operational flexibility as it separates the SOP actions
associated with the Landing checklist and the action CABIN CREW…..ADVISE.
The Landing checklist is performed when the aircraft is configured for landing and the
landing clearance is obtained.
With the previous Landing checklist (with the actions CABIN CREW….ADVISE), the flight
crew informed the cabin crew that landing was imminent before they performed the
Landing checklist. This may result in a late performance of the Landing checklist even if
the aircraft is configured and the cabin is ready.
The new checklist enables the flight crew to perform the Landing checklist as soon as the
aircraft is configured and the cabin ready, and advise the cabin crew at a later phase,
when the landing is imminent.

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17. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Manual and Automatic Landing

17.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Landing / Manual
Landing
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Landing / Autoland.

17.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Following events of undetected autobrake disconnection during landing, a new callout is
included.
When the autobrake is selected, the PM monitors the autobrake during the entire landing
roll. The PF calls out MANUAL BRAKING if they use the brake pedals. Then, the PM
calls out AUTOBRAKE OFF if:
- The A/BRK does not engage as expected or the A/BRK disengages
- The PF did not call out MANUAL BRAKING.

18. [ PROJECT ] SOP - Modification of Parking Phase

18.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Parking.

18.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Addition of the action to switch off the wing lights to avoid possible damage to the bridge
in the SOPs and in the checklist.
Addition of the action to switch off the beacon light after all engines spool down.
The Parking checklist was moved upward to ensure safety related items are correctly
performed before other items not related to safety.

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19. [ PROJECT ] SOP - New Checklist

19.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● QRH
○ Update of the Normal Checklist.

19.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Update of the Airbus Normal Checklists. For more information on the checklist
modifications, please refer to the previous communication available on the AirbusWorld
website, in: Content library / Events / Conferences and forums / Flight Operations Web
Conferences / Webconference on forthcoming SOP, FCTM and normal Checklist
changes.

20. [ PROJECT ] SOP - New Briefings

20.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCTM
○ Introduction of the new section Airbus Operational Philosophy / Tasksharing
Rules and Communication / How to Conduct Briefings.

20.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Update of the Airbus Operational Philosophy, in order to add the new section "How to
Conduct Briefings" that describes the revised guidance and technique to perform
briefings.
For more information on the briefings, please refer to the previous communication
available on the AirbusWorld website, in: Content library / Events / Conferences and
forums / Flight Operations Web Conferences / Webconference on forthcoming SOP,
FCTM and normal Checklist changes.

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21. [ PROJECT ] EFB as Standard Operations

21.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Update/removal of links and references to request the use of the EFB PERF
application for performance computation.
● QRH
○ Performance / All Engines Operative / Cost Index for Long Range Cruise
Speed section moved to Operational Data / Cost Index for Long Range Cruise
Speed
○ Complete Performance / In Flight Performance chapter removed
○ Abnormal and Emergency Procedures / MISC / 00010864 Overweight
Landing was replaced by 00023120 Overweight Landing. Modification of the
content by the removal of Performance Information in the Overweight Landing
Abnormal Procedure
○ Update/removal of links and references to request the use of the EFB PERF
application for performance computation.
● FCTM
○ Removal of the following sections that describes the method to determine
aircraft performance at landing, in Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP /
Descent Preparation:
■ Method to Determine Aircraft Performance at Landing without or with
Failure
■ Landing Performance - Normal Operations
■ Abnormal Operations.
○ Update/removal of links and references to request the use of the EFB PERF
application for performance computation.

21.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Airbus aims to establish operations based on the Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) as the
Airbus standard operations for the A320, A330 and A340 families. This intention was
announced as follows:
- In the FOT 999.0059/18 Rev 00 dated July 31, 2018
- In the FOT 999.0089/19 Rev 00 dated December 9, 2019
- During webinars at the beginning of 2020
- In the Airbus and Navblue Flight Operations Regional Conferences (October 2020).
As announced in FOT 999.0070/20 Rev 00 dated October 8, 2020, the removal of
performance data from the QRH was delayed due to the COVID-19 crisis. The
performance data was removed from the QRH in the November 2021 general revision.

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The main changes are the following:


- Removal of performance data
- Update/removal of links and references to request the use of the EFB PERF
application for performance computation.

22. Gender Neutral Project

22.1 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Following customer feedback, Airbus decided to initiate a project to update the Flight Ops
manuals to comply with the gender neutral guidelines. All FCOM and FCTM occurrences
of “he”, “she”, “he/she”, “his”, “her”, “his/her” were removed to appropriate nouns (e.g.
“the flight crew”, “the PF” etc.). These modifications can be identified with the following
highlight “Wording enhancement in order to comply with the Airbus Policy regarding the
gender neutral documentation”.

23. eQRH CG TRIM POS Display Enhancement

23.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● QRH
○ Update of the back-cover, Takeoff CG/TRIM POS.

23.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATION


The Takeoff CG/TRIM POS section was modified in order to take advantage of the eQRH
software. As a result of this enhancement, if the Operator uses the eQRH V3.4 software,
an application replaces the previous Takeoff CG/TRIM POS PDF scale. There was no
technical change.

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Before the eQRH V3.4 and the eQRH CG/TRIM POS display enhancement:

After the eQRH CG/TRIM POS display enhancement with eQRH V3.4:

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24. Green Operating Procedures

24.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / Supplementary Procedures /
Engines / One Engine Taxi - General.
● FCTM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / Supplementary Procedures /
Green Operating Procedures - General.

24.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Green Operating Procedures (GOP) (e.g. one engine taxi) may reduce the redundancy of
some aircraft systems. Therefore, Airbus reminds that the flight crew should decide to
apply GOPs in accordance with the Operator’s guidelines and the flight conditions of the
day, including the technical status of the aircraft.
The layout of the FCOM “One Engine Taxi - General” section was changed and its
content enhanced to ensure understanding.

25. Enhancement of the Autothrust SPEED/MACH Modes


Description

25.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Aircraft Systems / Auto Flight - Flight Guidance / Autothrust /
A/THR Modes.

25.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


For aircraft equipped with Flight Guidance (FG) pre I8/C8, a clearer description of the
autothrust behavior below 150 ft during approach was introduced in the FCOM.
For aircraft equipped with FG I8/C8 and subsequent, even if this system behavior is less
significant, it can still occur on some aircraft types.
Therefore, the FCOM was updated to describe this autothrust behavior on those aircraft
types. In addition, in order to simplify the configuration management of the
SPEED/MACH Modes description, some structural modifications were done.

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26. Configuration and Authoring Enhancement of the Description of


the Precision Approach Modes

26.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Aircraft Systems / Auto Flight - Flight Guidance / AP/FD
Common Modes / Approach / Precision Approach.

26.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Following customer feedback, Airbus decided to enhance the Precision Approach AP/FD
modes section and to change the structure of this section, as follows:

BEFORE AFTER

This change was also an opportunity to complete the FMS H3 authoring for which the
Enhanced LOC capture function is inhibited.

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27. Configuration and Authoring Enhancement of the Wing Tip


Brakes, Flaps and Slats Description

27.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Aircraft Systems / Flight Controls / Flaps and Slats /
Description.

27.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The Description section was enhanced and its structure was changed to ensure
understanding, as follows:

BEFORE AFTER

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28. Go-Around in Conf Clean

28.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUAL


● FCTM
○ Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Go-Around / AP/FD
GO-AROUND PHASE ACTIVATION
○ Update of Preventing Identified Risks / Risks Related to Flight Phases.

28.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATION


Following in-service events, addition of information to explain the behavior of the aircraft
when the SRS mode does not engage, during a go-around initiated with the flaps lever at
0. The risk and the effect of the flaps lever at 0 when the go-around is initiated are now
detailed.

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29. Configuration and Authoring Enhancement of the Flags and


Messages on PFD

29.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Aircraft Systems / Indicating/Recording Systems / Indications
on PFD / Flags and Messages Displayed on PFD.

29.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The layout and structure of the Flags and Messages Displayed on PFD section was
changed and its content was enhanced to ensure better understanding, with no
technical change, as follows:

BEFORE AFTER

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30. New TAB - Missing "NO FLS FOR THIS APPR" Message when
FLS Is Not Available

30.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Update of the Aircraft Systems / Auto Flight - Flight Management / Temporary
Abnormal Behaviors / FMS2 Thales Temporary Abnormal Behaviors
○ Update of the Temporary Abnormal Behaviors / Temporary Abnormal
Behaviors Table.

30.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The modification is applicable to S8/S8A Thales FMS standards with the FLS/FinalApp
Coexistence function installed.
If the flight crew selects an approach expecting FLS guidance while FLS is not available,
the “NO FLS FOR THIS APPR” message is not displayed on the MCDU scratchpad.
The related existing TAB was revised to include a reference to FCOM Procedures /
Normal Procedures / SOP / Descent Preparation, as the flight crew should notice the
automatic reversion to FINAL APP mode during this flight phase. The Standard
Operating Procedures ask the flight crew to check the FLS data and the other approach
related information displayed on the PERF APPR page.

31. New TAB - Inhibition of the Final Approach FPA During


Approach Using Final APP Guidance

31.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Aircraft Systems / Surveillance / Head-Up Display (HUD) - 2nd Generation /
Temporary Abnormal Behaviors.

31.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS

The Final Approach FPA displayed on the Head Up Combiner Unit (HCU) indicates the
reference slope of the approach from the current aircraft altitude. From HUD L7 standard,
if a minimum FMGC standard is installed, for approaches that use FINAL APP guidance,
the Final Approach FPA is as defined in the FMS database.

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32. New TAB - Triggering of RAAS Aural Advisory "On Runway XX"

32.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Aircraft Systems / Surveillance / GPWS / Temporary Abnormal Behaviors.

32.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


On ground, for aircraft with the Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS)
function not activated, and the Altimeter Setting Monitor (ALTSM) function activated the
following applies:
- The triggering of the RAAS aural advisory “On runway XX” (where “XX” is the runway
number) can occur
- The status message RAAS-OK-M is displayed on the ND for some seconds when the
EGPWS powers up or when the ND range is changed.
Following in-service events, a TAB was published to provide the flight crew with the
operational recommendations to disregard the advisory and the status message.

33. New TAB - Display of the LOC Deviation Scale on Ground in RNP
AR Departure when No LOC Is Available

33.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCOM
○ Aircraft Systems / Surveillance / Head-Up Display (HUD) - 2nd Generation /
Temporary Abnormal Behaviors.

33.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


From HUD L7 standard, during taxi and takeoff roll, when an RNP AR departure is
planned and no LOC is available, the LOC deviation scale without yaw bar is displayed
on the Head Up Combiner Unit (HCU).
Following an in-service event, a TAB was published following an in-service event to
provide the flight crew with the operational recommendation to disregard the display on
the HCU of the LOC deviation scale without yaw bar.

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34. A321neo Flare Law Description

34.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Update of the Aircraft Systems / Flight Controls / Flight Control System /
Normal Law / Pitch Control / Flare Mode.
● FCTM
o Update of the Procedures / Normal Procedures / SOP / Landing / Flare and
Touchdown.

34.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS

The design of the Flare law was changed on A321neo equipped with ELAC L102 or later
standards.

Following the A321neo certification with ELAC L101, Airbus identified some areas that
needed to be enhanced with regard to the Flare law (e.g. the resilience to turbulence and
aircraft reactivity).

With the ELAC L102, the new Flare law is a pitch attitude demand control law, with a
direct relationship between the sidestick input and the elevator position. Therefore, the
aircraft is more reactive to the pilot input on the sidestick. The aircraft responds much
more like a conventional aircraft, especially in the cases of windshear, gusts, or
crosswind.
The Flare law is enabled at 100 ft radio altitude.

With this Flare law, the flight control system of the aircraft does not automatically
compensate for the ground effect that induces a nose down effect.
In addition to this, the thrust reduction also induces a pitch down moment.
These effects may be perceivable by the pilot during the Flare with the new law.

However, it is important to remember that, although the design of the law is different, the
Flare technique was not changed, and remains a closed loop handling between aircraft
pitch and sidestick input.

Airbus recommends Operators to communicate this information to their flight crews to


consolidate their knowledge and increase awareness of the new Flare law introduced on
their A321neo equipped with ELAC L102 and later standards.

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35. Addition of “Fumes” in Smoke Procedures

35.1 EFFECTS ON THE MANUALS


● FCOM
○ Update of the Procedures / Abnormal and Emergency Procedures / Smoke /
[QRH] Smoke / Fumes/AVNCS Smoke
○ Update of the Procedures / Abnormal and Emergency Procedures / Smoke /
[QRH] Removal of Smoke/Fumes.
● QRH
○ Update of the Abnormal and Emergency Procedures / Smoke /
SMOKE/FUMES/AVNCS SMOKE
○ Update of the Abnormal and Emergency Procedures / Smoke / REMOVAL
OF SMOKE/FUMES.
● FCTM
○ Update of the Procedures / Abnormal and Emergency Procedures / Smoke.

35.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


The SMOKE/FUMES/AVNCS SMOKE procedure takes into account any case of smoke
or fumes with or without odors.
The message was reinforced by the addition of “fumes” to the word “smoke” each time it
is applicable.

36. Overspeed Technique

36.1 EFFECT ON THE MANUAL


● FCTM
○ Update of the Procedures / Abnormal and Emergency Procedures / MISC /
Overspeed.

36.2 SUMMARY OF THE MODIFICATIONS


Addition of illustrations in the FCTM, in order to illustrate the overspeed prevention
technique and the overspeed recovery technique.
Wording is enhanced in the entire section.

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