Normal Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321
Professional
Normal Procedure Guide
Vol
2
02-01-7
10 July 2018
BEFORE START/PUSHBACK
ATC CLEARANCE ............................................................................................ OBTAIN PM
WINDOWS and DOORS ................................................................................. CLOSED PF/PM
• Check the red circle on handle is fully visible
• Check on ECAM lower display that all doors are closed
START UP and PUSHBACK CLEARANCE .......................................................... OBTAIN PF/PM
THR LEVERS ................................................................................................... IDLE PM
• Engine will start regardless of thrust lever position.
• if IDLE is not selected thrust will increase rapidly after start.
PARKING BRAKE ............................................................................................ AS RQRD PF
• If no pushback rqrd set ON, check ECAM “PARK BRK” memo displayed &
BRAKE PRESS indication
• If pushback rqrd coordinate parking brakes with ground crew
BEACON ........................................................................................................ ON PM
TRANSPONDER .............................................................................................. XNPDR PM
APU BLEED .................................................................................................... ON PM
BEFORE START CHECKLIST ............................................................................. COMPLETE PF/PM
• Read by PM and answered accordingly
1. Windows/Doors .............................. CLOSED PM/PF
2. Beacon ............................................ .ON PF
3. Thrust Lever..................................... IDLE PM
4. Parking Brake .................................. SET PF