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PRELIMINARY COKPIT PREPARATION

Role Actions Notes Extra Information

PM Wheel Chocks, check in place

PM Landing Gear Doors check in position

PM Observe that the APU inlet and outlet are clear

A security check of all accessible areas including


PM Check accessible areas for security stowages, closets, life jacket stowage, under rudder
pedals and side openings should be performed

PM ENG Masters 1 and 2 in OFF position

PM ENG Mode Selector in NORM position

PM Weather Radar OFF, windshear/PWS switch OFF Gain at Auto/CAL and mode selector as required

PM Landing Gear lever in DOWN position

PM Both Wiper Selectors are OFF

If batteries are below 25.5v, select EXT PWR to ON and


PM
BAT 1 + 2 to AUTO. Then charge for 20 MINUTES

PM If available, select EXT PWR to ON

Press APU fire TEST push button, check SQUIB and


PM DISCH lights on
and APU fire push button light RED
If a fuel spill occurs perform a normal APU
shutdown After 3 APU starter cycles, wait 60
minutes before 3 more cycles
START APU. Select Master switch to ON, Wait at least 3 seconds before selecting the APU
PM
Start Switch to ON START push button
Maximum EGT for Start 1090c

At 95% RPM APU GEN comes online

After starting APU it may be kept ON to reduce the APU


load
PM Select EXT PWR pb switch as required.
Also for Improving the efficiency of the air conditioning
system, in hot and humid conditions

When the APU is available Do not use APU bleed if a LP or HP ground air unit is
PM
Select APU Bleed to ON connected to the aircraft

PM Cross bleed selector is at AUTO

PM Zone temperature selectors as required Full temperature


range 18 to 30 °C

Dome light should be selected ON, as it is the only


PM (May be turned to DIM for Takeoff)
lighting source in EMG ELEC configuration

PM FCU lights ON

PM Adjust pedestal and display lights

ECAM RECALL: Press RCL button for at least 3 seconds


Check any warnings with MEL. call maintenance
PM to recall all warnings that have been cleared or cancelled
personnel if required
during the last flight

Crew oxygen pressure: If Oxygen Pressure indication is


PM Half Boxed in Amber, refer to MIN FLT CREW OXY
CHART (FCOM/LIM)

Check HYD reservoir fluid levels are within the normal


PM
range
PM Check engine oil quantities are at or above required level

Check the upper ECAM display to confirm FLAP position


PM
agrees with handle position

WARNING: if flight control surface positions disagree


PM SPEED BRAKE, Check retracted and disarmed with the control handle position, check with
maintenance before applying hydraulic power

Check accumulater brake pressure. The accumulator


must be in the green band
When one brake temperature is above 500°C.
If required, use the YELLOW HYD electric pump to
PM PARK BRAKE ON avoid applying the parking brake unless
recharge the system
operationally necessary
With full pedal depression, the pressure must be
between 2000 and 2700 PSI

PM Check the aircraft type, engine and database validity

Enter the flight number and departure/destination


PM
airfields
Start and check the EFB, eQRH in accordance with your
PM
operator's procedures
CM1 presses recall and both crew members check the Any deferred defects, MEL or CDL items should be
PM
logbook for any deferred defects activated
Both crew members perform preliminary loading and
PM
performance calculations and crosschecks
PM Check life jackets are stowed
PM Flashlights stowed and working
PM Check FIRE EXTINGUISHER serviceability
PM Axe I Fire Gloves / Smoke Hood stowed
PM Escape ropes stowed
PM Check rain repellent pressure and quantity indicators
PM Check rear and overhead circuit breaker panels
Ensure the 3 GEAR PINS are removed and stowed
PM
onboard

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