Standard Operating Procedures
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Dear Student,
This document contains the most important part of your MCC course: the standard procedures you will need
to use in the cockpit with your co-pilot. It is very important that you memorize and practice the contents as
much as possible – even before the simulator sessions start – to make your and your partner’s job easier!
Normal steps with IMPORTANT PARTS
“PF words to say” “PM words to say”
The main contents of this document are the
procedures and flows in the cockpit. Notes
To help understand the logic of the procedures, Briefings
all repeating parts are color-coded as follows:
Checklists
Flows and their Triggers
Read flows from left to right, top to bottom. Initiation is always by the person who has text in the first row:
PF PM
We recommend using this document electronically on your handheld device as it is optimised with bookmarks
and links for easier usage:
− From each flow marker, you can jump to the corresponding flowchart with the “Go to
Flowchart” button to see where you need to do the steps of the flow in the cockpit.
From each flowchart, you can immediately jump back to the flow where you were with the “Jump back
to flow” button. As you familiarize yourself with the aircraft, you will see that you will need to use the
charts fewer times.
− At each checklist marker, you have to get your printed checklist (or the ones provided in the
simulator and the mockup trainer).
The checklist is not included in this document as opposed to the flowcharts. As you will use the
checklist in real operation too, you must get used to the habit of reaching to it and develop it as a
reflex.
Do not hesitate to ask an Instructor if something is unclear in the document!
We wish you an enjoyable preparation,
Simnest Pilot Academy
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PROCEDURES
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BOTH PILOTS ARE IN THE COCKPIT
Take the ATIS The PF takes it.
Take the ATC CLEARANCE The PF orders the PM to take it.
− PM is to copy the ATC clearance.
− While PM reads back the clearance to the ATC, PF is to set
the received data.
− When PM finished with the radio communication, PF is to
announce to PM, all the data what he set.
− PM is to crosscheck all the items, and announce:
‘CROSSCHECKED".
DEPARTURE BRIEFING
PF and PM do it. For details, see Briefing guide!
COCKPIT PREPARATION CHECKLIST
PF orders PM to read it when the Departure Briefing is completed.
Ask ground handling agent (under the aircraft) if he
PF asks him.
is fully READY FOR PUSHBACK or not.
When everyone is fully ready to move,
Ask ATC for START / PUSH clearance.
PF orders PM to ask it.
BEFORE START FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: START/PUSH clearance RECEIVED (Page 12)
PF PM
BEACON…ON -
- TRANSPONDER…AUTO
START CHECKLIST
PF orders PM to read it. It must be done before starting PUSH / START.
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PUSHBACK AND ENGINE START
ENGINE START PF coordinates with the GH Agent on headset.
PF GH AGENT
“CLEARED FOR PUSH” “RELEASE PARKING BRAKE”
“PARKING BRAKE RELEASED” …
… “ENGINES ARE CLEAR FOR START”
“STARTING ENGINE 2” -
“STARTING ENGINE 1” -
“PUSH BACK COMPLETED,
…
SET PARKING BRAKE”
“PARKING BRAKE IS SET” …
“YOU CAN DISCONNECT,
“DISCONNECTING, BYE”
HAND SIGNAL ON THE RIGHT”
AFTER START FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: PF setting ENG MODE (Page 13)
PF PM
ENG MODE SELECTOR…NORMAL SPOILERS…ARM
APU BLEED…OFF RUDDER TRIM…0 Use Reset button
APU…OFF FLAPS…SET T/O
ENGINE ANTI-ICE…AS REQUIRED TRIM…SET T/O
ECAM STATUS…CHECK ECAM STATUS…CHECK
AFTER START CHECKLIST
PF orders PM to read it.
HAND SIGNAL RECEIVED FROM GH AGENT GH Agent showing “thumbs up”.
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TAXI
Ask ATC for TAXI clearance PF orders PM to get it.
Release Parking Brake ONLY AFTER Taxi light is ON,
Start TAXI
and left/right CLEAR is checked!
Once the aircraft starts moving, a brake efficiency check is required!
TAXI FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: clear from APRON area and no high workload (Page 14)
PF PM
“FLIGHT CONTROL CHECK” -
CHECKS FLIGHT CONTROLS ON HIS SIDE
…
Rudder checked only by PF
… CHECKS FLIGHT CONTROLS ON HIS SIDE
- AUTO BRAKE…MAX
- PWS/RADAR…ON PWS ON, WX as required
- T/O CONFIG TEST…PUSH
WHEN CABIN IS READY Check ECAM message.
TAXI CHECKLIST
PF orders PM to read it.
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LINE UP AND TAKE-OFF
LINE UP When Line Up clearance received.
PF PM
- TCAS…TA/RA
TAKE OFF RWY…CONFIRM TAKE OFF RWY…CONFIRM
“LEFT / RIGHT CLEAR” “RIGHT / LEFT CLEAR”
EXTERIOR LIGHTS…SET “CABIN CREW TAKE-OFF”
LINE UP CHECKLIST
PF orders PM to read it.
TAKE-OFF When Take-Off clearance received.
PF PM
“READY?” “READY!”
STARTS TIMER, STARTS TIMER
SLIGHT FORWARD PUSH ON SIDESTICK
SETS INITIAL THRUST 50% N1 -
“TAKE-OFF” When T/O thrust applied -
If PF is CM2: CM2 REMOVES HAND FROM THRUST LEVER, CM1 PUTS HAND ON THRUST LEVER
If PF is CM1: CM1 KEEPS HAND ON THRUST LEVER
“THRUST SET” Before 80 kts,
READS FMA CHANGES
when T/O thrust reached
- “100 KNOTS”
“CHECKED” -
- “V1”
- “ROTATE” At blue circle speed (o)
- “POSITIVE CLIMB”
“GEAR UP” LANDING GEAR…UP
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CLIMB
FLAPS ZERO FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: PF orders Flaps 0 and PM selected it (Page 15)
PF PM
- SPOILERS…DISARM
ALL LIGHTS…OFF
-
During night, leave LDG LTS ON
FIRST FL CLEARED FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: First FL cleared, or Transition Level reached at latest (Page 16)
PF PM
“STD SET AND CROSSCHECKED,
“SET STANDARD”
PASSING FLxxx NOW”
“CHECKED, FLxxx BLUE” -
PASSING 10.000’ AAL FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: 10.000’ passed (Page 17)
PF PM
- LANDING LIGHTS…RETRACT
- SEAT BELT SIGN…OFF
CRUISE
TAKE ATIS PF orders PM to get it.
APPROACH PREPARATION Done by PF.
After PF finishes, PM is to check the FMGC
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ARRIVAL BRIEFING
PF and PM do it together. For details, see Briefing guide!
DESCENT
When starting the descent
PF PM
RECYCLE SEAT BELT SIGN
-
“CABIN CREW START OF DESCENT”
When passing FL150
PF PM
SEAT BELT SIGN…ON
-
“CABIN CREW PREPARE FOR LANDING”
FIRST ALTITUDE CLEARED FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: First altitude cleared, or Transition Altitude reached at latest (Page 18)
PF PM
“QNH xxxx CROSSCHECKED,
“SET QNH”
PASSING ALTITUDE xxxx FEET NOW”
“CHECKED, xxxx FEET BLUE” -
PASSING 10.000 FT FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: 10.000’ AAL passed (Page 19)
PF PM
- LANDING LIGHTS…ON Only during night
- SEAT BELTS CHECK ON
APPROACH CHECKLIST
PF orders PM to read it when passing 10.000’ AAL and QNH is set.
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FINAL
When starting final descent for LDG from final Approach Altitude At FAF or G/S capture
PF PM
If AP is OFF: “SET G/A ALTITUDE xxxx” “G/A ALTITUDE xxxx SET”
or or
If AP is ON: “G/A ALTITUDE xxxx IS SET” “CHECKED”
When LDG Gear is down
PF PM
- SPOILERS…ARM
ALL LIGHTS…ON
LANDING CHECKLIST
PF orders PM to read it when A/C is fully configured and ECAM MEMO appears.
At 1 000’ AGL
PF PM
- “1 000 FEET”
“STABILIZED” “STABILIZED”
At MINIMUM
PF PM
- “MINIMUM”
“CONTINUE”
or -
“GO AROUND, FLAPS”
LANDING
After Touchdown
PF PM
“SPOILERS AND REVERSER GREEN,
- DECELERATION” For deceleration, check the
negative speed trend on the speed tape.
- “70 KNOTS”
“CHECKED”
-
SETS REVERSER TO IDLE REVERSE
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AFTER LANDING
AFTER LANDING FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: Runway vacated (Page 20)
PF PM
SPOILERS…DISARM -
EXTERNAL LIGHTS…SET Only TAXI LT stays ON PWS/WX…OFF
- FLAPS…ZERO
- TCAS…STANDBY
- APU…START
AFTER LANDING CHECKLIST
After finishing the above flow, PF asks PM to read it.
Turning to the stand
PF PM
TAXI LIGHTS…OFF -
AFTER PARKING FLOW Go to Flowchart
Trigger: Setting Parking Brake (Page 21)
PF PM
PARKING BRAKE…ON TRANSPONDER…STANDBY
ENGINES…OFF SQUAWK…1000
SEAT BELT SIGN…OFF FUEL PUMPS…OFF
BEACON…OFF Below 10% N1 -
PARKING CHECKLIST
After slides are disarmed, PF orders PM to read it.
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FLOWCHARTS
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BEFORE START FLOW
START/PUSH
CLEARANCE
RECEIVED
PF
BEACON
ON
PM
TRANSPONDER
AUTO
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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AFTER START FLOW
APU BLEED APU
OFF OFF
ENG ANTI-ICE
PF AS REQUIRED
ENG MODE
NORMAL
ECAM STATUS
CHECK
PITCH TRIM
SET T/O
BOTH
ENGINES
AVAILABLE FLAPS
SET T/O
PM
SPOILERS RUDDER TRIM
ARM RESET
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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TAXI FLOW
APRON LEFT,
LOW WORKLOAD
PF
F/CTL
CHECK
T/O CONFIG
PM TEST
F/CTL
CHECK
A/BRK MAX PWS ON
WX AS REQ
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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FLAPS ZERO FLOW
FLAPS ZERO
SELECTED
PM
SPOILERS
DISARM
EXT LTS
OFF
(at night LDG LT
stays ON)
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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FIRST FL CLEARED FLOW
FIRST FL PF PM
CLEARED OR TL
AT LATEST STD STD
SET SET
CPT F/O
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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PASSING 10.000’ AAL FLOW
10.000’ AAL
PASSED
PM
LDG LTS
RETRACT
(at night)
SEAT BELT
SIGNS OFF
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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FIRST ALTITUDE CLEARED FLOW
FIRST ALT PF PM
CLEARED OR
TA AT LATEST QNH QNH
SET SET
CPT F/O
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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PASSING 10.000 FT FLOW
10.000’ AAL
PASSED
PM
LDG LTS
ON
(at night)
SEAT BELT
SIGNS
CHECK ON
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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AFTER LANDING FLOW
RWY
VACATED
PF
SPOILERS
DISARM
EXT LTS
SET
PM
PWS OFF APU
WX OFF START
FLAPS TCAS
ZERO STBY
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
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AFTER PARKING FLOW
BEACON
OFF
FUEL PUMPS
OFF
SEAT BELT
SIGNS OFF
SQUAWK
1000
ENG 1&2
OFF
PM
PF TRANSPONDER
STBY
PRK BRK
SET
FULLY
STOPPED
JUMP BACK TO FLOW
