Normal Procedures

A318/A319/A320/A321
Professional
Normal Procedure Guide
Vol
2
02-01-19
10 July 2018
DESCENT / APPROACH
MCDU ........................................................................................................... SET PF/PM
ANTI ICE ........................................................................................................ AS RQRD PF
• With ANTI ICE set to ON the FADEC will increase idle rpm to provide better protection
against flame out. This will reduce the descent path angle, something that can be
compensated for with half speed brakes.
SPEED BRAKES ............................................................................................... .AS RQRD PF
• In idle descent the speed brakes can be used to increase the rate of
descent. Avoid use above FL250 for passenger comfort.
NAV ACCY ..................................................................................................... CHECK PF/PM
• Before reaching the terminal area perform a check of accuracy of the
navigation systems by comparing positioning of FMGC and VOR, VOR/DME, ADF.
POSITIONING:
• When not under ATC control (or following standard procedures) attempt to
be at 9,000 ft and 250 kts at 30 NM from touchdown
BARO REF ...................................................................................................... SET QNH/X-CK
• At transition altitude PM will announce “Transition level” and PF will
call for QNH setting and will announce “QNH, cross check at xxx ft.” When passing xxx ft PM
will announce “Top”. When the altimeters show. The same altitude the PF will reply
“Checked”.
AT 10.000 FEET (INITIAL APPROACH)
LANDING LIGHTS ........................................................................................... ON PF
CABIN SIGNS ................................................................................................. ON/AUTO PF
• Place SEAT BELTS switch to ON and check NO SMOKING is on AUTO.
CABIN ............................................................................................................ SECURE FOR LANDING
• Inform cabin crew of landing and obtain confirmation. Cabin crew should
not enter cockpit during the descent except for emergencies.
ENG MODE SEL .............................................................................................. AS RQRD PF
• Select IGN in case of standing water on runway, severe rain or severe turbulence.
• ECAM STATUS ...................................................................................... CHECK PM
• Check for remaining status messages in upper ECAM.
LANDING DATA ............................................................................................. REVIEW PF/PM
• Revise landing weight, landing configuration, landing speeds.
ND ................................................................................................................. SEL ARC or ROSE NAV