A321 BRIEFING CHECKLIST

DISPATCH BRIEFING DEPARTURE BRIEFING

CFP, A/C Sts, WX, NOTAM/SNOWTAM, Pre-calculate Route Check, RVSM/PBN/EDTO checklist
a/c perf (take off, dispatch landing distance).
FON; OEB; RVSM/RNP; EFB; TSRA checklist; Normal Operation
a) Miscellaneous: update of A/C STS, WX
CABIN CREW BRIEFING (Check a/c cross/tail wind LIM), NOTAM,
abnormal/manual start, specific takeoff
Flight information: procedure.
 Taxi and flight time. b) Pushback – Taxi.
 Weather: Turb expected, use of PA/seat c) Flight plan: SID Chart, constrains, flight
belts signs. time, total distance.
Operational information: d) Radio Navigation aids use.
 Expected delays or any unusual operations. e) Navigation accuracy.
 Tech logbook review.
 Crew follow VNA SOPs. Abnormal Ops & TEM
 Sterile flight deck policy and emergency  Review Rejected takeoff procedure.
communications.  Engine failure/fire: EOSID, or RWY
 Evacuation commands: CEO vs NEO. HDG, or continue SID, climb MSA.
Locking of the Flight Deck Door:  Other failures: SID, or RWY HDG, climb
 Password normal entry (purser), MSA
 Password security (all crew),
 Emer cockpit entry using keypad (purser).
ARRIVAL BRIEFING
Purser advise PIC:
 The number of flight attendants on board.
 Security check/form.
 ‘Cabin ready’ and pax count to close door.
 Cabin ready PB for take-off and landing. Normal Operation
Cargo flight (if required): a) Miscellaneous: (Aircraft status,
 Total gross weight of cargo carried (in NOTAMS, Weather (Check a/c
passenger and cargo compartments), cross/tailwind LIM), Specific arrival
 Special info or remarks on cargo carried. Procedures.
b) Fuel available
c) Arrival Procedure (STAR chart)
d) Approach & Missed approach
JUMP SEAT OR OBSERVER Procedure (Approach chart)
PASSENGER BRIEFING e) Diversion/second approach
 The use of cockpit door; f) Landing (airport/arrival taxi route chart)
 The use of cockpit seat and how to adjust; Landing distance, RWY conditions,
 The use of seatbelt and shoulder-harness; airports lighting, use of
 Emergency exits, equipment (O2 mask, life autobrake/reversers, vacate route, taxi
in route.
vest) locations and how to use them;
g) Navigation accuracy, Use of automation.
 Sterile cockpit and avoidance of
h) Radio Navigation aids use
unnecessary disturbance to active crew i) Approach Performance
during critical phases (conversations, use of j) MCDU SEC F-PLN
mobile device, etc.)
TECHNICAL STAFF BRIEFING Abnormal Ops & TEM
Any OEB/MEL/CDL or failure in flight with
 ADD, MEL, CDL (Operational, maintenance operational procedure.
procedures and ADD placards).
 Concession.
 CAT II/III Auto-land validity.

Flight Crew Division 919 – A321 Briefing Checklist – R01 -27JAN 21

 A321 BRIEFING CHECKLIST

THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT

 THREATS are events that occur outside the influence of the flight crew.
 ERRORS are flight crew actions or inactions that cause deviation from SOPs and reduce safety.
THREATS come “at” the crew, while ERRORS come “from” the crew
 UNDESIRED AIRCRAFT STATE (UAS) Any A/C: position, speed, attitude, condition, configuration or
trend away from safe operations that reduces safety margins often a result of mismanaged errors.

THREAT AND ERROR MANAGEMENT APPLIES TO ALL PHASES OF FLIGHT

THREATS, ERRORS and UAS must be IDENTIFIED and MANANGED

THREATS
IDENTIFY THREATS MANAGE THREATS
Environmental Threats
Weather:  FOLLOW THE SOPS.
Thunderstorms, turbulence, poor visibility, wind shear,  Use CRM and maintain good SA.
tailwind, icing conditions, IMC.  Complete briefings.
ATC: o Apply avoid TSRA checklist (if required)
Tough-to-meet clearances/restrictions, reroutes, language o Apply de-icing checklist (if required)
difficulties, controller errors.  Develop contingency plans for threats.
Airports:  VERBALIZE, VERIFY, MONITOR
Poor signage, faint markings, runway/taxiway closures, Verbalization by both pilots “verifies” a
INOP navigational aids, poor braking action, contaminated shared understanding of what is
runways/taxiways, radio congestion. expected and then both pilots “monitor”
Terrain: High MSA/MEA/MORA/MOCA. to ensure strict adherence to all
Traffic: Traffic congestion, TCAS TA/RA. instructions.
Airline Threats  Workload assignment.
Aircraft Malfunctions, Airline ops pressure,  Respect PF/PM roles and make standard callouts.
Cabin events, Dispatch /Paperwork, Ground/Ramp  Communicate plans and intentions to:
handling, Ground maintenance, EFB/manual/ charts o The other pilot
validation date o ATC or other appropriate resources
Internal Threats  Limit being “heads down” at critical times.
Stress, Fatigue and Distractions

ERRORS
IDENTIFY ERRORS MANAGE ERRORS
Crew Errors (Human Errors):
Procedural errors, Communication errors,  Resist errors
Proficiency errors, Decision errors.  Resolve errors

CREW VIOLATIONS:
Intentional Noncompliance with SOPS.  STOP CREW VIOLATIONS. FOLLOW THE SOPs.

UNDESIRED AIRCRAFT STATE (UAS)

IDENTIFY UAS MANAGE/RECOVER FROM UAS
Aircraft Upset: Loss of control, flight deviations,  Recognize upset. Apply RECOVERY procedure
weather penetration, outside A/C limitations,  Follow: memory items, abnormal-emergency
Aircraft handling: wrong weight and balance, procedures, and the SOPs.
wrong AC config, wrong FIR, wrong approach/  Monitor/Cross-check: make standard callouts
runway, unstable approach/landing. and respect PF/PM roles
Ground Navigation: Wrong taxiway/ramp/parking,  Restore the airplane to safe operations and
taxi to wrong runway maintain good SA

Flight Crew Division 919 – A321 Briefing Checklist – R01 -27JAN 21

 ABNORMAL AND C2
A321
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK 16 MAY 23
EMER LANDING
ALL ENG FAILURE
Apply the following if not able to maintain altitude after the loss of thrust near the ground.
DITCHING FORCED LANDING
APU............................................ START APU............................................ START
LANDING GEAR...............................UP
FLAPS LEVER.....................................2 FLAPS LEVER.....................................2
VAPP................................ DETERMINE VAPP................................ DETERMINE
GW 40 t 50 t 60 t 70 t 80 t 90 t 95 t
VAPP 150 kt 150 kt 163 kt 173 kt 183 kt 193 kt 198 kt
DITCHING pb................................... ON SPLRS........................................... ARM
At 1 000 ft AGL at the latest:
LANDING GEAR...... DOWN by GRVTY
At 500 ft AGL or below: At 500 ft AGL or below:
BRACE FOR IMPACT.............. ORDER BRACE FOR IMPACT.............. ORDER
For flare: For flare:
TOUCH DOWN AT MIN V/S TOUCH DOWN AT MIN V/S
TARGET PITCH ATT 11 °
At touchdown: At touchdown:
ALL ENG MASTERS...................... OFF ALL ENG MASTERS...................... OFF
APU MASTER SW......................... OFF APU MASTER SW......................... OFF
EMER EVAC PROC...................APPLY EMER EVAC PROC...................APPLY

EMER EVAC
AIRCRAFT / PARKING BRK................................................................... STOP / ON
ATC (VHF 1)................................................................................................. NOTIFY
CABIN CREW (PA)........................................................................................ ALERT
ΔP (only if MAN CAB PR has been used)........................................... CHECK ZERO
 If ΔP not at zero:
CAB PR MODE SEL...................................................................................... MAN
V/S CTL................................................................................................... FULL UP
ALL ENG MASTERS........................................................................................... OFF
ALL FIRE pb (ENGs & APU)............................................................................ PUSH
ALL AGENTS (ENGs & APU)...................................................................... AS RQRD
 If evacuation required:
EVACUATION........................................................................................... INITIATE
 If evacuation not required:
CABIN CREW AND PASSENGERS (PA)................................................. NOTIFY

ENGINE TAILPIPE FIRE

CAUTION External fire agents can cause severe corrosive damage. Consider
the use of external fire agents only if the following procedure does not
stop engine tailpipe fire.
ENG MASTER (affected engine)..........................................................................OFF
ENG MAN START pb (affected engine).............................................................. OFF
ESTABLISH AIR BLEED PRESS
BEACON..................................................................................................................ON
ENG MODE sel....................................................... ........................................CRANK
ENG MAN START pb (affected engine)................................................................ ON
 When fire stopped :
ENG MAN START pb (affected engine).......................................................... OFF
ENG MODE sel............................................................................................ NORM
 NORMAL CHECKLIST C3
A321 16 MAY 23
QUICK REFERENCE HANDBOOK

COCKPIT PREPARATION << DEPARTURE CHANGE >>

GEAR PINS & COVERS.......................... REMOVED RWY & SID......................................................._____
FUEL QUANTITY................................... _____KG/LB FLAPS SETTING...................... CONF_____ (BOTH)
SEAT BELTS.........................................................ON T.O SPEEDS & THRUST...................._____ (BOTH)
ADIRS..................................................................NAV FCU ALT..........................................................._____
BARO REF.......................................... _____ (BOTH)
<< AFTER TAKEOFF/CLIMB >>
BEFORE START LANDING GEAR....................................................UP
PARKING BRAKE............................................._____
T.O SPEEDS & THRUST...................._____ (BOTH) APPROACH
WINDOWS......................................CLOSED (BOTH) BARO REF........................................... _____(BOTH)
BEACON................................................................ON SEAT BELTS.........................................................ON
MINIMUM.......................................................... _____
AFTER START AUTO BRAKE..................................................._____
ANTI ICE..........................................................._____ ENG MODE SEL.............................................. _____
ECAM STATUS.........................................CHECKED
PITCH TRIM.................................................. _____% LANDING
RUDDER TRIM.......................................... NEUTRAL ECAM MEMO.....................................LDG NO BLUE
‐ LDG GEAR DN
TAXI ‐ SEAT BELTS ON
FLIGHT CONTROLS................... CHECKED (BOTH)
‐ CABIN READY 
‐ SPLRS ARM
FLAPS SETTING...................... CONF_____ (BOTH) ‐ FLAPS SET
RADAR & PRED W/S.............................ON & AUTO CABIN......................................................... ADVISED
ENG MODE SEL............................................. _____
ECAM MEMO...................................... T.O NO BLUE AFTER LANDING
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
RADAR & PRED W/S..........................................OFF
‐ SEAT BELTS ON
‐ CABIN READY  PARKING
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO PARKING BRAKE OR CHOCKS..............._____SET
‐ TO CONFIG NORM ENGINES.............................................................OFF
WING LIGHTS.....................................................OFF
LINE-UP FUEL PUMPS......................................................OFF
T.O RWY............................................ _____ (BOTH)
TCAS............................................................... _____ SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
PACKS 1 & 2.................................................. _____ OXYGEN..............................................................OFF
CABIN......................................................... ADVISED EMER EXIT LT....................................................OFF
EFBs.......................................................OFF (BOTH)
BATTERIES......................................................... OFF

TAKEOFF CG/TRIM POS

HVN REV 16MAY23