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A321 Checklist PDF

This document provides a checklist for an A321 aircraft with steps organized by location in the cockpit. The checklist includes procedures for pre-flight, engine start, taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, after landing, shutdown and securing the aircraft. Key steps include checking systems, configuring controls and communicating with air traffic control.

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A321 Checklist PDF

This document provides a checklist for an A321 aircraft with steps organized by location in the cockpit. The checklist includes procedures for pre-flight, engine start, taxi, take-off, climb, cruise, descent, approach, landing, after landing, shutdown and securing the aircraft. Key steps include checking systems, configuring controls and communicating with air traffic control.

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  • Cockpit Check Procedure: Details the initial check procedures including external power, door status, and cockpit display settings for the A321 aircraft.
  • Overhead and Pedestal Workflow: Outlines detailed workflows for managing overhead and pedestal controls, including oxygen supply and radio settings.
  • MCDU Programming: Describes the Multi-Function Control and Display Unit (MCDU) data input procedures and initial setup for flight operations.
  • Cockpit Preparation Procedure: Provides the step-by-step cockpit setup and preparation checklist, ensuring all systems are operational before flight.
  • Engine Start Procedures: Covers the engine start sequence and necessary actions to stabilize engine conditions prior to taxiing.
  • Takeoff Procedure: Gives the procedural steps for initiating takeoff, including thrust management and system checks.
  • Descent Preparation and Approach: Focuses on descent setup and approach preparation to ensure proper landing configurations.
  • Landing Procedure: Lists procedural tasks required for successful landing, including ILS and RNAV approaches.
  • After Landing and Taxi to Gate: Describes the post-landing procedures including speedbrake retraction and taxi instructions.
  • Shutdown Procedures: Details the steps for safely shutting down systems and securing the aircraft post-flight.
  • EFIS Symbols for Flight Plan Vertical and Performance Events: Visual reference guide explaining Essential Flight Information System (EFIS) symbols used in flight plans.

A321 Checklist

Cockpit Check Procedure


Toliss Plugin
-Ext power, REQUEST
-Blockfuel, REQUEST
-FWD & AFT Doors, OPEN
-Both cargo doors, OPEN

Ovhd, Pedestal
-Enable ext power
-Dome lights, AS NEEDED
-Engine Masters ½, OFF
-Weather Radar, OFF
-Gear Lever, DOWN
-Wiper L & R, OFF
-Bat display 1 & 2, >25.5V
-APU fire test

Cockpit display lighting


-Cpt ND display, BRIGHT
-Cpt PFD display, BRIGHT
-F/O ND display, BRIGHT
-F/O PFD display, BRIGHT
-Upper and lower ECAM display, BRIGHT

SD Pages (Door, Hyd, Eng)


-Ckpt oxy, > 1000 PSI
-Fluid G,B,Y, ENOUGH
-Engine oil, ENOUGH
-Eng page, UNLOAD
Center Pedestal
-Speedbrakes, DISARMED
-Flaps lever, ZERO
-Parking brake, ACTIVE

Overhead workflow
Left Overhead
-Oxygen crew supply, EXTINGUISHED
-GPWS, EXTINGUISHED
-EVAC switch, CAPT & PURS
-ADIRS switches 1-3, NAV
-Strobe light, AUTO

Center Overhead
-NAV & Logo light, 1 (day) or 2 (night)
-Remaining ext lights, OFF
-Seatbelts, AUTO or ON
-No smoking signs, AUTO
-EMER exit light, ARM
-ANN LT, BRT (day) or DIM (night)
-Remaining int lights, AS NEEDED
-Probe window heat, EXTINGUISHED
-Cabin temp, ADJUST
-Fuel pumps, ON
-ENG 1 FIRE TEST
-ENG 2 FIRE TEST

U workflow around SD pages

Left Console
-Standby horizon, ACTUAL
-Standby ADR, 2 RED FLAGS
Right Console
-Gear lever, DOWN
-L & R brake pressure, WORKING
-ACCU press, GREEN
-Chronometer, TIME AND DATE ACTUAL
-Chronometer, GPS (middle switch)
-Landing gear annunciators, 3 GREEN

Pedestal workflow

Left Pedestal
ST
-Radio capt, 1 AIR FREQUENCY ON STBY
-Audio capt, VHF1, VHF2, INT, MKR
-Flood and integ lt capt, ADJUST
-Weather Radar, OFF
-Multiscan, AUTO
-PWS, OFF
-GCS, AUTO
-Tilt, 5 UNITS UP
-Speedbrakes, DISARM
-Ckpt door, NORM

Center Pedestal
-Switching buttons, NORM
-LDG elev, AUTO
-Status page, NORMAL
-Thrust lever, IDLE
-Engine Masters ½, OFF
-Rudder trim, ZERO
-Gravity gear ext, LOCKED
Right Pedestal and Toliss plugin
-Radio (F/O), ACTIVE & STBY GRND FREQ
-Audio (F/O), VHF1, VHF2, INT, CAB, MKR
-Flood lt (F/O), ADJUST
-Transponder, 1 or 2
-Transponder, ON
-Transponder TCAS, ABV
-Transponder status, STBY

MCDU programming

Data > A/C status page


-Aircraft model, CORRECT
-Engine rating, CORRECT
-NAV database, ACTUAL
-Perf factor, < +- 6%

INIT > A page


-From / To
-ALTN,
-FLT NBR
-Cost Index
-CRZ FL
-Wind
-IRS INIT

F-PLN page
ST
-F-PLN discont, INSERT 1 WAYPOINT
-Route
-TMPY insert
-Runway dep
-SID
-TMPY insert
-Runway arr
-STAR
-TMPY insert

EFIS & F-PLN page


-NAV mode, PLAN
-CSTR, ACTIVE
-Route

Rad / Nav page


-VOR1 & VOR2 FREQ
-CRS1 & CRS2
-ADF1 & ADF2 FREQ

INIT > B page


-ZFW/ZFWCG
-Blockfuel
-RTE rsv fuel
-Final fuel

SEC F-PLN
-Copy active, F-PLN
-Waypoints, INSERTED
-Overfly feature, ADDED 1ST WYPT
-Holding, ADDED
-New dest
-Runway
-Eng out acc, MISSED APPROACH ALT

SEC F-PLN > PERF APPR phase


-QNH
-TEMP
-MAG/ WING
-MDA/DH

MCDU PERF > Takeoff page


-Flaps/THS, AS CALCULATED
-Flex temp, AS CALCULATED
-V1, VR, V2, AS CALCULATED
-THR RED HEIGHT
-Acc height

Cockpit preparation procedure

Cockpit, Overhead
-Cockpit Door, CLOSED AND LOCKED
-APU Master sw, ON
-APU Start, ON
Cockpit & EFIS
-Cockpit lighting, ADJUST
-LS, ACTIVE
-FD Switch, ON
-ND display mode, ARC
-ND display range, AS NEEDED
-ND nav switches, VOR or ADF
-Barometer, SET LOCAL QNH
-CSTR, ACTIVE
-Spd managed mode, PUSH KNOB
-Hdg managed mode, PUSH KNOB
-Altimeter, INITIAL CLIMB ALTITUDE

Overhead, EFB
-Rcdr grnd ctl, ON
-Seatbelt signs, ON
-APU bleed, ON
-Ext power, DISCONNECT
-Doors, CLOSED

Before start procedure

Radio, Cockpit
-Contact ATC, IFR CLEARANCE
-SID, GIVEN BY ATC
-Initial altitude, GIVEN BY ATC
-Transponder code, GIVEN BY ATC
-Transponder, STBY
-Beacon lt, ON
-Request push and start
-Start pushback

Engine start procedure

Pedestal, SD pages, MCP


-Engine mode selector, IGN/START
-Monitor SD pages, NORMAL
-Engine 2, MASTER ON
-Engine 2, STABLE
-Engine 1, MASTER ON
-Engine 2, STABLE
-Chronometer (capt), START

After start procedure

Pedestal, Overhead
-APU bleed, OFF
-APU master, OFF

Pedestal, Ground Service


-Trim wheel position
-Eng mode selector, NORM
-Speedbrakes, ARMED
-Rudder trim reset, ZERO
-Pushback crew, DISC & SHOWING BYPASS PIN
Pedestal, SD pages
-Takeoff flaps, AS CALCULATED
-F/CTL SD page, ACTIVE
-Flight control elevators, FULL FORWARD
-Flight control elevators, FULL BACK
-Flight control ailerons, FULL LEFT
-Flight control ailerons, FULL RIGHT
-Flight control rudder, FULL LEFT
-Flight control rudder, FULL RIGHT
-F/CTL page, UNLOAD
-Weather radar, ON
-Engine mode selector, NORM
-Autobrakes, MAX
-Takeoff config test

Before taxi procedure

Radio, Cockpit
-Contact ATC, TAXI CLEARANCE
-Nose light, TAXI
-Rwy turnoff light, ON
-Parking brake, RELEASED

Before takeoff procedure

EFB, Radio, Overhead


-Contact ATC, TAKEOFF CLEARANCE
-Position light, STROBE
-L & R landing lights, ON
-Nose light, T.O
-Transponder TCAS, TA/RA
Seatbelt signs, OFF THEN AUTO
-Pack 1 & 2, OFF
-Chronometer, STOP AND RESET
Takeoff procedure

-Thrust, 50% N1
-Chronometer, RUN
-Chronometer, START
-Thrust, FLEX THR

Climb procedure

Console, MCP, Pedestal


-Landing Gear, UP
-Autopilot, ON (ABOVE 1000FT)
-Thrust, CLB THR
-Flaps, RETRACT (ABOVE ORANGE FLAP BUG)
-Speedbrakes, DISARM
-Pack 2, ON
-Pack 1, ON (WAIT 10 SEC)
-Rwy turnoff & nose light, OFF

Radio, MCP
-Contact ATC, HEIGHT AND POSITION

Precruise procedure (passing 10,000ft)

Overhead
-L & R Landing Lights, OFF
-Seatbelts signs, OFF
EFIS
-LS Button, OFF
-Aprt button, ACTIVE

FMS/ SEC F-PLN page


-ALT FPL, COPY ACTIVE

FMS/ Radnav page


-VORS/ADF, CLEAR

Precruise procedure (passing trans altitude)

FMS/ SEC F-PLN page


-Barometer, STD

Cruise procedure

Transponder
-Transponder TCAS, BLW

Descent preparation procedure

FMS/F-PLN
-Runway
-STAR
-TMPY insert
FMS/Radnav
-NAV & ADF frequencies, ACTIVE
-ILS frequency and CRS, COMPARE

FMS/Prog Page
-BRG/DIST, INSERT ICAORW

FMS/Perf > des page


-Managed

FMS/Perf > APPR Page


-QNH
-Temp
-mag/wind
-Trans alt
-MDA/DH
-VAPP, AS CALCULATED

Console
-Auto brakes, AS CALCULATED

FMS/Perf > go around page


-Eng out acc, RWY MISSED APPROACH HEIGHT
FMS/Fuel pred page
-Time, ENOUGH

FMS/SEC F-PLN page


-ARRIVAL

MCP
-Altitude bug, ADJUST TILL IAF CLEARANCE
-Altitude button, PUSH (2.5NM BEFORE T/D)

Descent procedure

MCP, Pedestal, PFD


-Altitude button, PULL
-Monitor PFD sinkrate
-Barometer, LOCAL QNH

Approach procedure

Overhead, EFIS, MCP


-Engine mode selector, NORM (dry) or IGN (rain)
-L & R landing lights, ON
-Seatbelt signs, ON
-CSTR, ACTIVE
Landing procedure
ILS
-Read charts
-Flight path angle
-Stabilized or Decelerated approach
-Check DECEL point
-Activate APPR phase
-Check accuracy at PROG> descent page
-BOTH LS ACTIVE
-Check airport elevation
-Check Final approach fix
-Altitude*3 = altitude required
-Push APPR Button
-Engage both Aps
-Go around altitude
-Flaps 1, 2
-Gear down
-Flaps 3, FULL
-Speedbrakes ARM
-Disconnect AP or AUTOLAND

RNAV
-Read charts
-Use NAV FPA or FINAL APP
-Check GPS Primary
-Check vertical profile
-Check final descent point
-Check missed approach
-Check LNAV/VNAV Minima at CAT C
-Press APP button
-Flaps 1, 2
-Gear down
-Flaps 3, Full

RNP
After landing procedure

Console
-Reverser, IDLE
-Reverser, CLOSED
-Autobrakes, OFF
-Manual brakes

Pedestal, Overhead
-Speedbrakes, DISARMED
-Weather radar, OFF
-Engine mode selector, NORM
-Flaps, UP
-Transponder TCAS, STBY
-Chronometer, RESET & START
-Strobe lights, OFF
-L & R landing lights, OFF
-Nose light, TAXI
-Pack 1, OFF
Taxi to gate procedure

Radio, MCP, Overhead, Pedestal


-FD switch, OFF
-APU Master sw, ON
-APU Start, ON
-APU, AVAILABLE
-Engine Master 2, OFF
-Runway turnoff & nose light, OFF

Transit shutdown procedure

Pedestal, Overhead
-Parking brake, ACTIVE
-Transponder, OFF
-APU Bleed, ON
-Engine master 1, OFF
-Cockpit door, OPEN
-Seatbelt signs, OFF
-Fuel pumps, ALL OFF
-Beacon lt, OFF
-Initial transponder code, 2000

Toliss plugin
-Ext power, ENABLE
-Pax & cargo, TOTAL 0
Cold and dark shutdown procedure

Overhead
-ADIRS switches 1-3, OFF
-No smoking signs, OFF
-NAV & Logo light, OFF
-Strobe light, OFF
-Emer exit lt, OFF
-APU Master, OFF
-Econ flow, ON
-Battery 1&2, OFF

A321 Checklist 
 
Cockpit Check Procedure 
 
Toliss Plugin 
-Ext power, REQUEST 
-Blockfuel, REQUEST 
-FWD & AFT Doors,
Center Pedestal 
-Speedbrakes, DISARMED 
-Flaps lever, ZERO 
-Parking brake, ACTIVE 
 
Overhead workflow 
Left Overhead 
-Oxy
Pedestal workflow 
 
 
 
 
Right Console 
-Gear lever, DOWN 
-L & R brake pressure, WORKING 
-ACCU press, GREEN 
-Chronomet
MCDU programming 
 
 
Right Pedestal and Toliss plugin 
-Radio (F/O), ACTIVE & STBY GRND FREQ 
-Audio (F/O), VHF1, VHF2, IN
-Runway dep 
-SID 
-TMPY insert 
-Runway arr 
-STAR 
-TMPY insert 
EFIS & F-PLN page 
-NAV mode, PLAN 
-CSTR, ACTIVE
Cockpit preparation procedure 
 
 
-New dest 
-Runway 
-Eng out acc, MISSED APPROACH ALT 
SEC F-PLN > PERF APPR phase
Before start procedure 
Cockpit & EFIS  
-Cockpit lighting, ADJUST 
-LS, ACTIVE 
-FD Switch, ON 
-ND display mode, ARC 
-
Engine start procedure 
 
After start procedure 
 
-Start pushback 
 
 
Pedestal, SD pages, MCP 
-Engine mode selector, IGN
Before taxi procedure 
 
Before takeoff procedure 
 
Pedestal, SD pages 
-Takeoff flaps, AS CALCULATED 
-F/CTL SD page, ACT
Takeoff procedure 
 
Climb procedure 
 
 
Precruise procedure (passing 10,000ft) 
 
 
-Thrust, 50% N1 
-Chronometer, RUN 
-Ch

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