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INTERMEDIATE
INITIAL APP FINAL APP
APP
APPR. Final
Altitude Phase Cleared for LOC & G/S Descent On Final Reaching
Configuration Landing
Clearance Activation Approach Capture Point Path Minimum
or Flaps 1
Flaps 2
3nm min.
L/G Down
Flaps 3
Flaps Full
CLEARED ALTITUDE ON
SET
FCU
FMA ANNOUNCE FMA CHECK
“CHECKED” ANNOUNCE
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F-PLN Sequencing
•In NAV mode, the F-PLN will sequence automatically. You can identify this by checking the TO
waypoint on the top right side of the ND.
•In HDG or TRK mode (e.g. during radar vectoring), the F-PLN will sequence automatically only if the aircraft flies
close to F-PLN route. If this is not the case, use the DIR TO RADIAL IN function to ensure a proper sequencing, a
meaningful ND, an assistance for lateral interception and an appropriate V/DEV computation.
The NAV mode arms when performing a DIR TO RADIAL IN. If this mode is not appropriate it may lead to
an improper interception or an erroneous trajectory. Disarm NAV by pulling the HDG knob.
WX RADAR AS REQUIRED
•The DECEL pseudopoint materializes where the APPR phase should be activated in order to decelerate for being stabilized
at Vapp, in the landing configuration, 1000ft above the airfield elevation, after a continuous deceleration on the glideslope.
•When in DESCENT phase, the APPR phase activates automatically when overflying DECEL pseudopoint in NAV, LOC,
LOC* modes. If this is not the case, activate APPR phase manually
•When APPR phase is active, and as long as the A/THR is ON and the SPEED is managed:
The aircraft decelerates automatically
The A/THR maintains the maneuvering speed of the current slats/flaps configuration.
•When activating manually the APPR phase, (either by the PF, if AP in on, or by the PM is AP is off), crosscheck with the
other crewmember, as the speed reduction may be perceived as undue and reacted upon.
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Early stabilized approach
Under certain circumstances, the crew may decide to reduce the speed down to Vapp in the landing configuration, at the
final descent point (FDP).
Navigation Accuracy must be monitored frequently throughout the approach (MCDU PROG page)
If the PROG page displays LOW (NAC ACCUR DOWNGRAD will be
also displayed on the MCDU’s scratchpad and on the ND), fly with
SELECTED guidance for LOC and G/S capture. On the NDs the map
may be unreliable.
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Cleared for Approach
PF PM
When cleared for Approach and on intercept trajectory for the LOC
SECOND AP ENGAGE
FLAPS 1 SELECT
CONFIRM “FLAPS 1”
APPR.mode does not affect SPEED management. APPR.PHASE does not affect lateral &
It only arms LOC & G/S capture. vertical guidance.
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Cleared for Approach
•Flaps 1 should be selected more than 3nm before the Final Descent Point.
•If the aircraft does not decelerate on the flight path or speed is significantly higher than “S” speed, extend
the landing gear to slow the aircraft down. The use of speedbrakes is possible, but the aircrew must be
aware of the increase in VLS due to speedbrake extension.
•To minimize flaps wear and to avoid placard speed exceedance, it is highly recommended to extend
flaps when VFE-15. In case Green Dot speed is higher than VFE-15, extend FLAPS 1 while in level
segment.
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LOC & G/S Capture
PF PM
LOC & G/S CAPTURE MONITOR i
ANNOUNCE “CHECKED”
ANNOUNCE “CHECKED”
ANNOUNCE “CHECKED”
•Should an erroneous LOC and/or G/S signal is intercepted, the aircraft will follow an erroneous trajectory.
ANNOUNCE “CHECKED”
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Configuration
PF PM
When FLAPS 3 and below VFE NEXT
“FLAPS FULL” ORDER ANNOUNCE “SPEED CHECKED”
FLAPS FULL SELECT
CONFIRM “FLAPS FULL”
DECEL TOWARDS VAPP CHECK
LANDING GEAR DOWN FLOW PATTERN BACK
PM
3 EXT LIGHTS
1 LAND GEAR
4 CABIN CREW
SPOILERS 2
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ECAM WHEEL SD PAGE
•Three green triangles on the LDG GEAR indicator panel enable to confirm that the landing gear is down and locked.
•If UNLK is displayed on LDG GEAR indicator panel, at least one green triangle on the WHEEL SD page is sufficient to
confirm that the landing gear is down and locked. In such case, disregard the L/G GEAR NOT DOWN ECAM warning
triggered at 750ft RA and the GPWS “TOO LOW GEAR” aural alert.
•Rely also on the LDG MEMO message to confirm that the gear is down and locked.
•If residual pressure is indicated on the triple indicator: apply the RESIDUAL BRAKING PROC (QRH 12.02A)
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Configuration
•If G/S is to be intercepted below 2000ft AAL select FLAPS 2 when one dot below G/S.
The term “Stabilized criteria” means that all of the following conditions must be fulfilled latest by the altitudes
stated below. In addition, the company requirement is to have the aircraft in the final landing configuration by
1000ft AAL, both in VMC and IMC (refer to OM-B 2.1.20.1):
•The aircraft is on the correct path,
•Only small changes in heading/pitch are required to maintain the correct flight path,
•The speed is not below Vapp, or above target speed + 10kts (20kts if positive deceleration),
•Thrust setting is above idle,
•Sink rate is not greater than 1000ft/min (if a higher v/s is required, a special briefing must be
conducted),
•All briefings and checklists have been completed.
If not stabilized by
•Any approach that is commenced with a reported visibility less than 5000m and/or ceiling less than 1000ft is defined as
IMC.
•Any approach that is commenced with a reported visibility of 5000m or more and ceiling of 1000ft or higher is defined as
VMC.
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Reaching Minimums
PF PM
At 400ft RA
FMA
“LAND GREEN” ANNOUNCE
CHECK
ANNOUNCE
“CHECKED”
At MINIMUM + 100ft “HUNDRED ABOVE”
PF PM
At 40ft RA
FMA CHECK
ANNOUNCE “FLARE”
ATTITUDE MONITOR
At 20ft “RETARD” i
PM must monitor the attitude of the aircraft during the flare and give the appropriate call
outs when the following limits are exceeded:
•During the descent preparation and for the landing performance calculation, the use of reversers is
determined by the PF as follows:
The selection of REV.IDLE is standard as it reduces the stresses on the engines & the possibility of
tailpipe fire, increases the engine life and may be required by many local authorities for noise
abatement purposes.
However, REV.IDLE is not authorized in the following cases:
oFor runways with landing distance of 2200m or less,
oOn runways that are wet or contaminated,
oFor overweight landing,
oWith tailwind more than 5kts,
oWith gusty strong crosswind or with wind arc limited conditions,
oWhen reported OAT > 35 degrees,
oDuring low visibility operations,
oWhen brake fans are not installed or are inoperative,
oAccording to MEL requirements,
oAfter a long flare or a long touchdown,
oAny emergency,
oWhenever the deceleration is not as expected.
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PM Callouts
•“SPOILERS”
•If no spoiler extension, call “NO SPOILER”
•“REVERSE GREEN”
•If no reverse deployment, call “NO REVERSE”
or “NO REVERSE ENG….”as appropriate
•“DECEL”
•“DECEL” callout means that the deceleration is
felt by the crew and is confirmed by the speed
trend arrow on the PFD. If no deceleration, call
“NO DECEL”
Note: “DECEL” callout must not be based on the green DECEL light (the light
comes on only if Autobrake is active and a predetermined value of deceleration
has been achieved, by combination of brakes and/or reversers).