Cockpit Preparation OHP Flashcards
Items marked by *(asterisks) are the only steps to be completed:
After a transit stop without crew change.
Otherwise the crew perform all the items.
OVERHEAD PANEL.
WHITE LIGHTS ON THE OVERHEAD PANEL:
During the scan sequence of the overhead:
ALL WHITE LIGHTS EXTINGUISH.
OVERHEAD PANEL.
RCDR:
RCDR GND CTL pb-sw ON
In order to perform the test ensure the PARK BRK is on.
LOUDSPEAKER VOLUME knob OFF (both sides)
ACP INT/RAD sw (CAPT and F/O) SET TO INT
INTERPHONE VOLUME RECEPTION KNOB RELEASE
(Turn down volume to minimum)
CVR TEST pb PRESS AND MAINTAIN
The CVR test is successful when an audio test signal is heard through the loudspeakers and the CVR TEST pb is pressed and maintained.
CVR 30 minutes:
- A continuous tone or
- A short tone.
CVR 120 minutes:
- A short tone, or
- A short tone and a beep every 4s, or
- Two short tones and a beep every 4s.
EVAC:
CAPT & PURS/CAPT sw CAPT
ADIRS.
All IR MODE selector:
NAV.
Align or realign IRS as appropriate.
ADIRS.
A complete IRS alignment must be performed in the following cases:
- Before the first flight of the day.OR
- When there is a crew change.OR
- When the GPS is not available and the NAVAIDS coverage is poor on the expected route. OR
- When the GPS is not available and the expected flight time is more than 3h.
ADIRS.
A fast alignment must be performed if a complete IRS alignment is not necessary and the difference between the IRS position and the FMGC position is:
At or above 5NM (MCDU position monitor page).
ADIRS.
To perform an alignment:
The aircraft must be stopped on the ground.
Do not align IRS during engine start, or while the engines are running.
In the case of aircraft movement during IRS alignment, the flight crew must perform a new full alignment.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.
STROBE sw:
AUTO
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.
BEACON sw:
OFF
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.
NAV & LOGO sw:
AS REQD.
Set to NAV & LOGO 1 sw, if this fails set to 2.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS.
REMAINING EXTERIOR LIGHTS:
AS REQD.
SIGNS.
SIGNS sw:
ON/AUTO.
SIGNS.
EMER EXIT LT selector:
ARM.
PROBE/WINDOW HEAT.
PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pb:
CHECK AUTO.
CABIN PRESS.
LDG ELEV knob:
AUTO.
AIR COND.
PACK FLOW selector:
LO If number of occupants is below 141 in a 320.
ECON FLOW pb-sw in a 321 If number of occupants below 168.
HI For abnormally hot and humid conditions in a 320.
If the APU is supplying, pack controllers select HI (320) or 120% (321) automatically.
ELEC.
Scan and check that there are no amber lights, except:
GEN FAULT lights.
ELEC.
ELEC pb (on the ECAM control panel):
BAT 1 pb-sw and BAT 2 pb-sw:
PRESS
OFF then ON
FUEL.
A321, FUEL MODE SEL pb-sw:
If it is unduly left in the MAN position on ground, when the CTR TK L XFR pb-sw and CTR TK R XFR pb-sw are not in the OFF position, then there is a possibility of fuel spillage.
In this position the Centre tank fuel transfer will not stop when the wing tanks become full.
FUEL MODE SEL pb-sw: CHECK AUTO
FUEL.
A320.
FUEL MODE SEL pb-sw:
CHECK AUTO
ENG 1-ENG 2 FIRE.
ENG 1 and 2 FIRE pb-sw:
AGENT 1 and 2 lights:
ENG 1 and 2 TEST pb:
CHECK IN and GUARDED.
CHECK OFF.
PRESS and MAINTAIN.
ENG 1-2 FIRE.
TEST RESULT.
Check that all ENG FIRE detection and extinguishing systems are operative:
- Continuous (CRC) repetitive chime sounds.
- The MASTER WARN lights flash.
- The ECAM displays the ENG 1/2 FIRE alerts.
- All ENG FIRE pb-sw come on red.
- All SQUIB lights of the AGENT pb come on.
- All DISCH lights of the AGENT pb come on.
- All FIRE lights on the ENG MASTER panel come on.
AUDIO SWITCHING PANEL.
AUDIO SWITCHING selector:
NORM.
VENT.
ALL LIGHTS:
CHECK OFF.
MAINTENANCE PANEL.
ALL LIGHTS:
CHECK OFF.
