The document is revised for the following reason:
The trigger to start the LANDING checklist is revised. The LANDING checklist is started after
the “After landing flow” of the SOP is completed.
Summary of changes in the normal checklists, rationales and benefits
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklists
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklists
Trigger:
T.O Briefing Completed
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
Check of the takeoff data is too early at that stage.
"Down to the line / Below the line" deleted.
Rationale: The checklists should be "clustered" to avoid dependencies between
checklists. Each checklists should have dedicated trigger and should be completed
when all the lines are checked.
Line deleted.
Rationale: Check reinforced in to the new BEFORE PUSHBACK flow in SOP.
Line deleted.
Rationales:
1) In case a start up is initiated by the crew while the THR is not IDLE, the pilot has
enough time to detect the issue (ECAM alert) and to react
2) THR IDLE check is added in the Start-Up technique.
BEFORE START
COCKPIT PREPARATION
COCKPIT PREP................ COMPLETED (BOTH)
GEAR PINS & COVERS……....REMOVED
GEAR PINS and COVERS.................REMOVED
FUEL QUANTITY………...….…___KG/LBS
SIGNS................................................ON/AUTO
SEAT BELTS……………..………….....ON
ADIRS........................................................NAV
ADIRS……………….…………...……..NAV
FUEL QUANTITY............................_____KG.LB
BARO REF……….…..……....…___ (BOTH)
TO DATA.................................................... SET
BARO REF............................_____SET (BOTH)
Trigger:
Pushback Clearance, or
Start Clearance Received
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BEFORE START
WINDOWS/DOORS................CLOSED (BOTH)
PARKING BRAKE.…..……..…...…____
BEACON.....................................................ON
T.O SPEEDS & THRUST.…...___(BOTH)
THR LEVERS............................................ IDLE
WINDOWS……….…CLOSED (BOTH)
PARKING BRAKE.............................AS RQRD
BEACON………………...……....…ON
New checklist title.
Rationale: Removal of the line in the BEFORE START checklist requires new checklist title.
Response Wording update: REMOVED instead of REMOVE.
Rationale: When the checklist is being executed, the action is already performed. The response should correspond as
much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
1) Challenge format updated: QUANTITY instead of QTY.
Rationale: Checklist wording should correspond, as far as possible, to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
2) Response updated : "/" instead of ".".
Rationale: "/" is the convention for "OR".
Challenge updated to check only the SEAT BELTS.
Rationale: Only the SEAT BELTS item is considered as critical. Other signs has no critical impact if forgotten by the
flight crew.
Benefit of New Checklists
Shorter checklist limits the potential of
interuption of the checklist
Stick to the real flight phases (Less ambiguity
wether that checklist is started or completed)
Response updated: "SET" removed.
Rationale: The check technique and the expected answer are provided in the FCTM.
Easy concept for Airbus new comer (who never
applied "down to the line", "below the line"
concept)
Clearer trigger point for checklist initiation
Response updated to "_____".
Rationale: "AS RQRD" is considered as not enough specific. The new format of the answer will engage the PF in a
more efficient check of the actual status of the PARKING BRAKE.
1) Line moved from the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklists to BEFORE START checklist
Rationale: Reduce the workload in dynamic phases. The T.O SPEEDS and the THR RATING checks are possible at
this stage, no need to postpone these checks.
2) Challenge updated: T.O SPEEDS & THRUST instead of V1 / VR / V2 / FLX TEMP
Rationale: Checklist wording should correspond, as far as possible, to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
Challenge updated: DOORS check removed.
Rationale: External mitigations available. Gate/Stairs not removed until the DOORS are closed + ECAM warning if
DOORS are not locked and start up is initiated(TBC by STLL refer to FWC logics).
WINDOWS check is kept as there is no ECAM alert for a window not closed.
Trigger:
On hand signal
AFTER START
AFTER START
Response updated to "_____".
Rationale: "AS RQRD" is considered as not enough specific. The new format of the answer will engage the PF in a
more efficient check of the actual status of the ANTI ICE.
ANTI ICE...........................................AS RQRD
ANTI ICE…..…….…….……….._____
ECAM STATUS.................................CHECKED
ECAM STATUS.......................CHECKED
PITCH TRIM..................................._____% SET
PITCH TRIM……….…………......____%
Response updated: "SET" removed.
Rationale: "SET" is useless. The technique of the check and the expected response are provided in the FCTM.
RUDDER TRIM.........................................ZERO
RUDDER TRIM………….....….NEUTRAL
Response updated: NEUTRAL instead of ZERO.
Rationale: the value is not always zero. The crew should check that the value is within the tolerance.
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (Cabin Ready and PWS installed)
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (No Cabin Ready, PWS installed)
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (Cabin Ready installed, No PWS)
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (No Cabin Ready, No PWS)
BEFORE TAKEOFF
TAXI
TAXI
TAXI
TAXI
FLIGHT CONTROLS............. CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROLS….CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROLS.…CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROLS…CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROL….CHECKED (BOTH)
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
FLT INST............................... CHECKED (BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING.….…..CONF___(BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING…...…..CONF___(BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING……...CONF___(BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING…....CONF___(BOTH)
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
BRIEFING..................................... CONFIRMED
Line moved to BEFORE START checklist.
Rationale: the Speeds can be checked earlier. Line moved to Reduce crew workload
in a possibly dynamic phase.
In case of late change the speeds are checked in DEPARTURE CHANGE checklist.
Line deleted.
Rationale: No risk identified if the SQUAWK is forgotten by the flight crew. The ATC
will remind the crew in case the SQUAWK is forgotten.
RADAR & PRED W/S…..……ON & AUTO
FLAP SETTING....................CONF_____(BOTH)
ENG MODE SEL…...….…...……….____
V1. VR. V2/FLX TEMP................._____(BOTH)
ECAM MEMO…….......…T.O NO BLUE
Line deleted
Rationale: No risk identified as the "CABIN:READY" is checked in the TAXI
checklist. In addition, the CABIN CREW….ADVISE action is strengthen in the SOP
by the new LINE-UP flow.
ENG MODE SEL………....…....……….____
ECAM MEMO……..............…T.O NO BLUE
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
TAKEOFF RWY......._____CONFIRMED (BOTH)
Trigger:
Just Before Entering the T.O Runway
A320
LINE-UP
CABIN CREW.................................. ADVISED
T.O RWY…………..…....____ (BOTH)
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TCAS.............................................____
PACK 1 & 2…..…...….…..……….____
ENG MODE ....................................AS RQRD
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
Trigger:
Just Before Entering the T.O Runway
A330/A340
LINE-UP
Response updated to remove "CONFIRMED".
Rationale: Reflect the aural form pronounced in the cockpit (CONFIRMED is not pronounced in the cockpit).
Response updated: "____" instead of TA or TA/RA.
Rationale: The new format of the response will engage the PF in a more efficient check of the actual status of the
TCAS.
1) Challenge updated: PACK 1 & 2 instead of PACKS.
Rationale: The challenge wording should correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
2) Response updated: "____" instead of AS RQRD.
Rationale: AS RQRD not enough specific and the new format of the response will engage the PF in a more efficient
check of the actual status of the PACK 1 & 2.
T.O RWY……………..…....____ (BOTH)
TCAS............................................____
PACK 1 & 2………………..……….____
PACKS............................................ AS RQRD
Checklist removed based on:
- Implementation of a new SOP "ACCELERATION flow pattern" that is performed
sooner (at flaps 0) than actual AFTER TAKEOFF / CLIMB checklist. Moreover in
case of failure after takeoff, the FCTM (Airbus Operational Philosophy) recommends
to consider again the "ACCELERATION flow pattern" when reaching the STATUS
page
- Feedback from Operators that already removed the AFTER TAKEOFF / CLIMB
checklist
- Other aircraft system mitigation means listed below.
Line removed: Mitigation by the ACCELERATION flow pattern.
Rationale: the omission of landing gear retraction will be detected during the
ACCELERATION flow pattern. it could be also detected:
- By OVERSPEED audio alert in case VLE is exceeded
- During periodic fuel check.
Line removed.
Rationale: Mitigation by the ACCELERATION flow pattern and VFE PFD indicattion
and OVERSPEED alert in case VFE is exceeded.
Line removed.
Rationale: Mitigation by the PACK OFF alert.
Line removed.
Rationale: Mitigation by flashing baro ref indication above transition altitude, NAV
CAPT&F/O BARO REF DISAGREE and NAV CAPT & F/O BARO VALUE
DISAGREE alerts.
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
Line Deleted.
Rationale: ECAM status appears in approach at slats extension, or for A330/A340
also at STD to BARO change.
AFTER TAKEOFF / CLIMB
X
LDG GEAR................................................... UP
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
PACKS...........................................................ON
BARO REF.............................._____SET (BOTH)
APPROACH
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
APPROACH
APPROACH
ECAM STATUS..................................CHECKED
SEAT BELTS..……..…..…………...ON
SEAT BELTS.................................................ON
MINIMUM……………..……………____
BARO REF.............................._____SET (BOTH)
AUTO BRAKE……………………...____
MINIMUM............................... _____SET (BOTH)
ENG MODE SEL……..…..……….____
1) BARO REF positioned first.
Rationale: Most critical item of the checklist
2) "SET" removed from the response.
Rationale: The technique to check the BARO REF and the expected response are provided in the FCTM.
SEAT BELTS..……..…..…………...ON
Response wording updated: "SET" Removed.
Rationale: the technique to check the MINIMUM and the expected response are provided in the FCTM.
Line moved from LANDING checklist.
Rationale: the AUTO BRAKE can be checked earlier. The line is moved to reduce the crew workload in the LANDING
dynamic phase.
Response updated: "_____" instead of AS RQRD.
Rationale: AS RQRD not enough specific and the new format of the response will engage the PF in a more efficient
check of the actual status of the ENG MODE SEL.
AUTO BRAKE……………………...____
ENG START SEL……..…..………____
LANDING
CABIN CREW................................... ADVISED
ECAM MEMO…………….LDG NO BLUE
CABIN…………………….…….READY
A/THR............................................SPEED/OFF
‐ LDG GEAR DN
AUTOBRAKE..................................... AS RQRD
ECAM MEMO...............................LDG NO BLUE
‐ LDG GEAR DN
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
-FLAPS SET
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS SET
AFTER LANDING
Trigger:
After landing flow completed
With PWS installed
AFTER LANDING
FLAPS.........................................RETRACTED
RADAR & PRED W/S…………….OFF
R
Shorter checklist in dynamic and hight workload phase.
Trigger:
After landing flow completed
With PWS not installed
AFTER LANDING
RADAR & PRED W/S lines merged.
Rationale: The functions, when available, are checked in the same area on the pedestal. Same wording as in TAXI
CHECK.
SPOILERS...................................... DISARMED
APU........................................................START
Trigger:
Seat Belts OFF
PARKING
APU BLEED................................................. ON
PARKING BRAKE OR CHOCKS…..SET
1) Challenge wording updated: PARKING BRAKE OR CHOCKS instead of PARK BRK and CHOCKS.
Rationale: the challenge wording should correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
2) Response wording updated: SET instead of AS RQRD.
Rationale: "AS RQRD" is not enough specific. at this stage, either the Parking Brake or the Chocks should be SET.
note: "SET" is used to be in line with the recommendations of the ICAO on the board/ground communications.
ENGINES....................................................OFF
ENGINES….………….……...…….OFF
Challenge wording updated: ENGINES instead of ALL ENGs.
Rationale: The challenge wording should correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
SEAT BELTS................................................OFF
WING LIGHTS...…..….…………….OFF
Challenge content updated: WING LIGHTS instead of EXT LT.
Rationale: The only risk identified is related to the Wing Lights. If the Wing Lights remain ON and are covered by the
gate bridge, overheat and/or fire may occur.
EXT LT................................................AS RQRD
FUEL PUMPS...............................................OFF
PARK BRK and CHOCKS.....................AS RQRD
FUEL PUMPs…………..………….OFF
Consider HEAVY RAIN
Trigger:
After the last passenger left the aircraft
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
ADIRS.........................................................OFF
APU BLEED.................................................OFF
EMER EXIT LT.............................................OFF
EMER EXIT LIGHT..….……………OFF
EFBs ………..……….……..……..OFF
Line added
SIGNS (or NO PORTABLE/ELEC DEVICE)... OFF
BATTERIES..…...…….…....……..OFF
Wording changed to correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit
APU OFF wording deleted.
Rationale: Mitigated by APU autoshutdown function in case of APU failure.
APU AND BAT............................................ OFF
Trigger:
When the Revised Takeoff Briefing is
Completed
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified
Consider COLD WEATHER
<< DEPARTURE CHANGE >>
RWY & SID……...….…..……..….____
FLAPS SETTING......CONF___ (BOTH)
T.O SPEEDS & THRUST.....___(BOTH)
FCU ALT……………..………….…____
ECAM MEMO…….……….LDG NO BLUE
‐ LDG GEAR DN
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS SET
OXYGEN………………….………..OFF
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
MINIMUM……………..……………____
Trigger:
LDG CONF set and the Cabin Report received
Cabin Ready function installed
LANDING
OXYGEN......................................................OFF
Line deleted.
Rationale: No concern if APU bleed ON with APU off.
BARO REF………..………...__ (BOTH)
Trigger:
LDG CONF set and the Cabin Report
received
Cabin Ready function NOT installed
LANDING
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
Line deleted.
Rationale: Covered by the external horn.
Trigger:
Below 10.000 ft AAL and Altimeter Set
A330/A340
BARO REF…..…….……...___ (BOTH)
PARKING
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
Trigger:
Below 10.000 ft AAL and Altimeter Set
A320
BRIEFING.................................... CONFIRMED
RADAR....................................................... OFF
PREDICTIVE WINDSHEAR SYSTEM............ OFF
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified
Checklist deleted.
Reduce the workload during a dynamic flight phase.
Rationale: The AFTER TAKEOFF flow is considered as being better mitigation for the omission of L/G and/or FLAPS
retraction in this phase. Refer to the colum A for aircraft system mitigation means.
FLAPS............................................RETRACTED
ENG MODE SEL...................................AS RQRD
Line deleted when CABIN READY option is installed.
Rationale: "CABIN:READY" in the LDG memo is a good mitigation.
Line deleted.
Rationale: A/THR management is not specific to LANDING phase. The crew should
be aware of the THR mode at any time.
Line moved to APPROACH checklist
RADAR……………………………..…ON
ENG MODE SEL………......……….____
RADAR………...…….……..…….…ON
ENG MODE SEL……......……….____
ECAM MEMO……….....…T.O NO BLUE
ATC...........................................................SET
TCAS......................................... TA OR TA/RA
Line moved to TAXI checklist.
Rationale: the Eng MODE SEL can be checked earlier. Line moved to Reduce crew
workload in the line-up dynamic phase.
1) Line moved from BEFORE TAKEOFF below the line.
Rationale: The Eng MODE SEL can be checked earlier. Line moved to Reduce crew workload in the line-up dynamic
phase.
2) Response updated: "_____" instead of "AS RQRD".
Rationale: "AS RQRD" not enough specific. The new format of the response will engage the PF in a more efficient
check of the actual status of the ENG MODE SEL.
RADAR & PRED W/S….……ON & AUTO
CABIN………………...…….…….READY
ECAM MEMO................................. TO NO BLUE
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
"Down to the line" "Below the line" deleted.
Rationale: The checklists should be "clustered" to avoid dependencies between
checklists. Each checklists should have dedicated trigger and should be completed
when all the lines are checked.
Line added.
Rationale: mitigate the risk of takeoff with RADAR & PRED W/S OFF (no other mitigation available).
New Checklist.
Ensure that new takeoff data are taken into account.
The DEPARTURE CHANGE checklist is designed to protect the flight crew against erroneous setting (RWY, SID,
CONF, Takeoff speeds and thrust, FCU altitude…) after a change in the departure clearance.
As the checklist is not systematically performed, it is identified with a specific symbology << DEPARTURE CHANGE
>>.
RADAR……...…………………………….OFF
CABIN……………….……..….READY
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
ECAM MEMO……….....…T.O NO BLUE
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - BEFORE START
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Trigger:
T.O Briefing Completed
BEFORE START
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
Check of the takeoff data is too early at that stage.
"Down to the line / Below the line" deleted.
Rationale: The checklists should be "clustered" to avoid dependencies between
checklists. Each checklists should have dedicated trigger and should be completed
when all the lines are checked.
Line deleted.
Rationale: Check reinforced in to the new BEFORE PUSHBACK flow in SOP.
New checklist title.
Rationale: Removal of the line in the BEFORE START checklist requires new checklist title.
GEAR PINS & COVERS……....REMOVED
Response Wording update: REMOVED instead of REMOVE.
Rationale: When the checklist is being executed, the action is already performed. The response should correspond as
much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
GEAR PINS and COVERS.................REMOVED
FUEL QUANTITY………...….…___KG/LBS
1) Challenge format updated: QUANTITY instead of QTY.
Rationale: Checklist wording should correspond, as far as possible, to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
2) Response updated : "/" instead of ".".
Rationale: "/" is the convention for "OR".
SIGNS................................................ON/AUTO
SEAT BELTS……………..………….....ON
ADIRS........................................................NAV
ADIRS……………….…………...……..NAV
FUEL QUANTITY............................_____KG.LB
BARO REF……….…..……....…___ (BOTH)
TO DATA.................................................... SET
BARO REF............................_____SET (BOTH)
Trigger:
Pushback Clearance, or
Start Clearance Received
-------------------------------------------------------
BEFORE START
COCKPIT PREP................ COMPLETED (BOTH)
WINDOWS/DOORS................CLOSED (BOTH)
BEACON.....................................................ON
Line deleted.
Rationales:
1) In case a start up is initiated by the crew while the THR is not IDLE, the pilot has
enough time to detect the issue (ECAM alert) and to react
2) THR IDLE check is added in the Start-Up technique.
COCKPIT PREPARATION
PARKING BRAKE.…..……..…...…____
T.O SPEEDS & THRUST.…...___(BOTH)
THR LEVERS............................................ IDLE
WINDOWS……….…CLOSED (BOTH)
PARKING BRAKE.............................AS RQRD
BEACON………………...……....…ON
Challenge updated to check only the SEAT BELTS.
Rationale: Only the SEAT BELTS item is considered as critical. Other signs has no critical impact if forgotten by the
flight crew.
Response updated: "SET" removed.
Rationale: The check technique and the expected answer are provided in the FCTM.
Response updated to "_____".
Rationale: "AS RQRD" is considered as not enough specific. The new format of the answer will engage the PF in a
more efficient check of the actual status of the PARKING BRAKE.
1) Line moved from the BEFORE TAKEOFF checklists to BEFORE START checklist
Rationale: Reduce the workload in dynamic phases. The T.O SPEEDS and the THR RATING checks are possible at
this stage, no need to postpone these checks.
2) Challenge updated: T.O SPEEDS & THRUST instead of V1 / VR / V2 / FLX TEMP
Rationale: Checklist wording should correspond, as far as possible, to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
Challenge updated: DOORS check removed.
Rationale: External mitigations available. Gate/Stairs not removed until the DOORS are closed + ECAM warning if
DOORS are not locked and start up is initiated(TBC by STLL refer to FWC logics).
WINDOWS check is kept as there is no ECAM alert for a window not closed.
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - AFTER START
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Trigger:
On hand signal
AFTER START
AFTER START
ANTI ICE...........................................AS RQRD
ANTI ICE…..…….…….……….._____
ECAM STATUS.................................CHECKED
ECAM STATUS.......................CHECKED
PITCH TRIM..................................._____% SET
PITCH TRIM……….…………......____%
Response updated: "SET" removed.
Rationale: "SET" is useless. The technique of the check and the expected response are provided in the FCTM.
RUDDER TRIM.........................................ZERO
RUDDER TRIM………….....….NEUTRAL
Response updated: NEUTRAL instead of ZERO.
Rationale: the value is not always zero. The crew should check that the value is within the tolerance.
Response updated to "_____".
Rationale: "AS RQRD" is considered as not enough specific. The new format of the answer will engage the PF in a
more efficient check of the actual status of the ANTI ICE.
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - BEFORE TAKEOFF
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (Cabin Ready and PWS installed)
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (No Cabin Ready, PWS installed)
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (Cabin Ready installed, No PWS)
Trigger:
T.O CONFIG p/b pressed and cabin report
received (No Cabin Ready, No PWS)
BEFORE TAKEOFF
TAXI
TAXI
TAXI
TAXI
FLIGHT CONTROLS............. CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROLS….CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROLS.…CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROLS…CHECKED (BOTH)
FLIGHT CONTROL….CHECKED (BOTH)
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
FLT INST............................... CHECKED (BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING.….…..CONF___(BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING…...…..CONF___(BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING……...CONF___(BOTH)
FLAPS SETTING…....CONF___(BOTH)
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
BRIEFING..................................... CONFIRMED
Line moved to BEFORE START checklist.
Rationale: the Speeds can be checked earlier. Line moved to Reduce crew
workload in a possibly dynamic phase.
In case of late change the speeds are checked in DEPARTURE CHANGE checklist.
Line deleted.
Rationale: No risk identified if the SQUAWK is forgotten by the flight crew. The ATC
will remind the crew in case the SQUAWK is forgotten.
FLAP SETTING....................CONF_____(BOTH)
RADAR & PRED W/S…..……ON & AUTO
ENG MODE SEL…...….…...……….____
V1. VR. V2/FLX TEMP................._____(BOTH)
ECAM MEMO…….......…T.O NO BLUE
Line deleted
Rationale: No risk identified as the "CABIN:READY" is checked in the TAXI
checklist. In addition, the CABIN CREW….ADVISE action is strengthen in the SOP
by the new LINE-UP flow.
RADAR & PRED W/S….….…ON & AUTO
ENG MODE SEL………........……….____
ENG MODE SEL………......……….____
ECAM MEMO……..........…T.O NO BLUE
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
---------------------------------------------------------------
Trigger:
Just Before Entering the T.O Runway
A320
Trigger:
Just Before Entering the T.O Runway
A330/A340
TAKEOFF RWY......._____CONFIRMED (BOTH)
LINE-UP
LINE-UP
CABIN CREW.................................. ADVISED
T.O RWY…………..…....____ (BOTH)
TCAS.............................................____
ENG MODE ....................................AS RQRD
PACKS............................................ AS RQRD
PACK 1 & 2…..…...….…..……….____
RADAR………...…….……..…….…ON
ENG MODE SEL……......……….____
ECAM MEMO……….....…T.O NO BLUE
ATC...........................................................SET
TCAS......................................... TA OR TA/RA
Line moved to TAXI checklist.
Rationale: the Eng MODE SEL can be checked earlier. Line moved to Reduce crew
workload in the line-up dynamic phase.
1) Line moved from BEFORE TAKEOFF below the line.
RADAR……………………………..…ON
CABIN………………….…….…….READY
ECAM MEMO................................. TO NO BLUE
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
"Down to the line" "Below the line" deleted.
Rationale: The checklists should be "clustered" to avoid dependencies between
checklists. Each checklists should have dedicated trigger and should be completed
when all the lines are checked.
Line added.
Rationale: mitigate the risk of takeoff with RADAR & PRED W/S OFF (no other mitigation available).
Response updated to remove "CONFIRMED".
Rationale: Reflect the aural form pronounced in the cockpit (CONFIRMED is not pronounced in the cockpit).
Response updated: "____" instead of TA or TA/RA.
Rationale: The new format of the response will engage the PF in a more efficient check of the actual status of the
TCAS.
1) Challenge updated: PACK 1 & 2 instead of PACKS.
Rationale: The challenge wording should correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the
cockpit.
2) Response updated: "____" instead of AS RQRD.
Rationale: AS RQRD not enough specific and the new format of the response will engage the PF in a more efficient
check of the actual status of the PACK 1 & 2.
T.O RWY……………..…....____ (BOTH)
TCAS............................................____
PACK 1 & 2………………..……….____
CABIN………………...……..….READY
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
ECAM MEMO……....…T.O NO BLUE
‐ AUTO BRK MAX
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS TO
‐ TO CONFIG NORM
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - AFTER TAKEOFF
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
Checklist removed based on:
- Implementation of a new SOP "ACCELERATION flow pattern" that is performed
sooner (at flaps 0) than actual AFTER TAKEOFF / CLIMB checklist. Moreover in
case of failure after takeoff, the FCTM (Airbus Operational Philosophy) recommends
to consider again the "ACCELERATION flow pattern" when reaching the STATUS
page
- Feedback from Operators that already removed the AFTER TAKEOFF / CLIMB
checklist
- Other aircraft system mitigation means listed below.
AFTER TAKEOFF / CLIMB
Line removed: Mitigation by the ACCELERATION flow pattern.
Rationale: the omission of landing gear retraction will be detected during the
ACCELERATION flow pattern. it could be also detected:
- By OVERSPEED audio alert in case VLE is exceeded
- During periodic fuel check.
LDG GEAR................................................... UP
Line removed.
Rationale: Mitigation by the ACCELERATION flow pattern and VFE PFD indicattion
and OVERSPEED alert in case VFE is exceeded.
FLAPS............................................RETRACTED
Line removed.
Rationale: Mitigation by the PACK OFF alert.
PACKS...........................................................ON
Line removed.
BARO REF.............................._____SET (BOTH)
X
Checklist deleted.
Reduce the workload during a dynamic flight phase.
Rationale: The AFTER TAKEOFF flow is considered as being better mitigation for the omission of L/G and/or FLAPS
retraction in this phase. Refer to the colum A for aircraft system mitigation means.
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - APPROACH
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
Trigger:
On hand signal
APPROACH
APPROACH
Line deleted.
Rationale: Not enough specific. Items to check should appear in dedicated lines.
BRIEFING.................................... CONFIRMED
BARO REF…..…….……...___ (BOTH)
Line Deleted.
Rationale: ECAM status appears in approach at slats extension, or for A330/A340
also at STD to BARO change.
ECAM STATUS..................................CHECKED
SEAT BELTS..……..…..…………...ON
SEAT BELTS.................................................ON
MINIMUM……………..……………____
BARO REF.............................._____SET (BOTH)
AUTO BRAKE……………………...____
MINIMUM............................... _____SET (BOTH)
ENG MODE SEL……..…..……….____
ENG MODE SEL...................................AS RQRD
1) BARO REF positioned first.
Rationale: Most critical item of the checklist
2) "SET" removed from the response.
Rationale: The technique to check the BARO REF and the expected response are provided in the FCTM.
Response wording updated: "SET" Removed.
Rationale: the technique to check the MINIMUM and the expected response are provided in the FCTM.
Line moved from LANDING checklist.
Rationale: the AUTO BRAKE can be checked earlier. The line is moved to reduce the crew workload in the LANDING
dynamic phase.
Response updated: "_____" instead of AS RQRD.
Rationale: AS RQRD not enough specific and the new format of the response will engage the PF in a more efficient
check of the actual status of the ENG MODE SEL.
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - LANDING
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
Trigger:
LDG CONF set and the Cabin Report received
Cabin Ready function installed
Trigger:
LDG CONF set and the Cabin Report received
Cabin Ready function NOT installed
LANDING
LANDING
LANDING
Line deleted when CABIN READY option is installed.
Rationale: "CABIN:READY" in the LDG memo is a good mitigation.
CABIN CREW................................... ADVISED
ECAM MEMO…………….LDG NO BLUE
ECAM MEMO…………….LDG NO BLUE
Line deleted.
Rationale: A/THR management is not specific to LANDING phase. The crew should
be aware of the THR mode at any time.
A/THR............................................SPEED/OFF
‐ LDG GEAR DN
Line moved to APPROACH checklist
AUTOBRAKE..................................... AS RQRD
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ SIGNS ON
ECAM MEMO...............................LDG NO BLUE
‐ LDG GEAR DN
‐ SIGNS ON
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
-FLAPS SET
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS SET
‐ CABIN READY
‐ SPLRS ARM
‐ FLAPS SET
Shorter checklist in dynamic and hight workload phase.
‐ LDG GEAR DN
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - AFTER LANDING
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
AFTER LANDING
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
R
Trigger:
After landing flow is completed
PWS installed
Trigger:
After landing flow is completed
PWS not installed
R
AFTER LANDING
AFTER LANDING
R
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
FLAPS.........................................RETRACTED
SPOILERS...................................... DISARMED
APU........................................................START
RADAR....................................................... OFF
PREDICTIVE WINDSHEAR SYSTEM............ OFF
RADAR & PRED W/S…………….OFF
RADAR & PRED W/S lines merged.
Rationale: The functions, when available, are checked in the same area on the pedestal. Same wording as in TAXI
CHECK.
RADAR……...…………………………….OFF
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - PARKING
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Trigger:
T.O Briefing Completed
PARKING
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
PARKING
APU BLEED................................................. ON
PARKING BRAKE OR CHOCKS…..SET
1) Challenge wording updated: PARKING BRAKE OR CHOCKS instead of PARK BRK and CHOCKS.
Rationale: the challenge wording should correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
2) Response wording updated: SET instead of AS RQRD.
Rationale: "AS RQRD" is not enough specific. at this stage, either the Parking Brake or the Chocks should be SET.
note: "SET" is used to be in line with the recommendations of the ICAO on the board/ground communications.
ENGINES....................................................OFF
ENGINES….………….……...…….OFF
Challenge wording updated: ENGINES instead of ALL ENGs.
Rationale: The challenge wording should correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit.
SEAT BELTS................................................OFF
WING LIGHTS...…..….…………….OFF
Challenge content updated: WING LIGHTS instead of EXT LT.
Rationale: The only risk identified is related to the Wing Lights. If the Wing Lights remain ON and are covered by the
gate bridge, overheat and/or fire may occur.
EXT LT................................................AS RQRD
FUEL PUMPS...............................................OFF
PARK BRK and CHOCKS.....................AS RQRD
FUEL PUMPs…………..………….OFF
Consider HEAVY RAIN
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - SECURING
Current A320/A330/A340 normal checklist
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Trigger:
T.O Briefing Completed
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
Line deleted.
Rationale: Covered by the external horn.
ADIRS.........................................................OFF
OXYGEN......................................................OFF
Line deleted.
Rationale: No concern if APU bleed ON with APU off.
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified.
SECURING THE AIRCRAFT
APU BLEED.................................................OFF
OXYGEN………………….………..OFF
EMER EXIT LT.............................................OFF
EMER EXIT LIGHT..….……………OFF
EFBs ………..……….……..……..OFF
Line added
SIGNS (or NO PORTABLE/ELEC DEVICE)... OFF
BATTERIES..…...…….…....……..OFF
Wording changed to correspond as much as possible to the aural form pronounced in the cockpit
APU OFF wording deleted.
Rationale: Mitigated by APU autoshutdown function in case of APU failure.
APU AND BAT............................................ OFF
Line deleted.
Rationale: no risk identified
Consider COLD WEATHER
CHECKLIST COMPARISON - DEPARTURE CHANGE
New A320/A330/A340 Normal Checklist
Trigger:
When the Revised Takeoff Briefing is Completed
New Checklist.
<< DEPARTURE CHANGE >>
Ensure that new takeoff data are taken into account.
RWY & SID……...….…..……..….____
FLAPS SETTING......CONF___ (BOTH)
T.O SPEEDS & THRUST.....___(BOTH)
FCU ALT……………..………….…____
The DEPARTURE CHANGE checklist is designed to protect the flight crew against erroneous setting (RWY, SID, CONF, Takeoff
speeds and thrust, FCU altitude…) after a change in the departure clearance.
As the checklist is not systematically performed, it is identified with a specific symbology << DEPARTURE CHANGE >>.