Triggers & Flows (Expanded)

Question 1

The Trigger: First Crew Flight.
Name the Origination - Equipment Flow
Guidence: This wil be the first of a two part flow as noted on FOM 3f.1.3

This flow is divided in to 3 parts. Equipment, Overhead and Pedestal

Answer 1

Origination Flow - Equipment
1. Forms and Manuals
2. ECAM: Oil 13qrts+; Hyd normal fill range; O2 1000psi+; STS
3. CA Life Vest
4. CA Escape Rope
5. ELT Panel (as installed)
6. Overhead Circuit Breakers (49VU)
7. Audio Switching Panel
8. Mx Panel
9. FO Escape Rope
10 FO Life Vest
11. PBE: Humidty Blue, Container sealed
12. Fire Extinquisher: Pin tied and in the “Green”
13. Gear Pins
14. Crash Axe
15. Back Wall Circuit Breakers.
16. Rain Repellent Reservoir (as installed)
17. Observer’s Life Vest
18. Compartmentalized Areas

This is the first of a two part process

Question 2

The Trigger: First Crew Flight > Origination Flow Captain’s side.
What is the name of the Flow and name each step?

This flow is divided in to 3 parts. Equipment, Overhead and Pedestal

Answer 2

Origination Flow - Overhead (CA Side)
1. ADIRS: IR Mode in “NAV; all is Extinguished
2. FLT TL Panel: Extinguished
3. EVAC Panel: Guarded and CAPT/PURS
4. EMER ELEC PWR: Guarded/Extinquished
5. GPWS Panel: Extinguished
6. RCDR Panel: ( 8 things to do here)
7. O2 Panel: Guarded/Extinquished
8. CALLS Panel: Guarded/Extinquished
9. RAIN RPLNT/WIPER Panel: OFF

Question 3

The Trigger: First Crew Flight > Origination Flow Middle panel.
What is the name of the Flow and name each step?

This Origination flow has 3 parts. This is the 2nd of those 3 parts

Answer 3

Origination Flow - Overhead (Middle Panel)
1. FIRE Panel: Check in and guarded
2. HYD Panel
3. FUEL Panel
4. ELEC Panel:
5. AIR COND Panel:
6. ANTI ICE Panel:
7. PROVE/WINDOW HEAT Panel:
8. CABIN PRESS Panel:
9. EXT LT Panel:
10. INT LT Panel:
11. SIGNS Panel:

Question 4

The Trigger: First Crew Flight > Origination Flow FO’s side.
What is the name of the Flow and name each step?

This flow is divided in to 3 parts. Equipment, Overhead and Pedestal

Answer 4

Origination Flow - Overhead (FO Side)
1. 3rd Occupant ACP:
2. 3rd Occupant RMP:
3. FUEL ACT Panel:
4. FLT CTL Panel:
5. CARGO HEAT Panel:
6. CARGO SMOKE Panel:
7. VENTILATION CTL Panel:
8. ENG Panel:
9. RAIN RPLNT/WIPER Panel:

Question 5

The Trigger: “Prior to every flight”
What is the name of the flow?
What are the FO’s flow?

Answer 5

The “Preflight Flow”
1. EFIS Control Panel:
a) BARO Set
b) FD turned “ON”
c) ILS/LS as required
d) ND Mode/Range/Display as required
e) ADF/VOR is “OFF”
2. FCU:
a) HDG as requried
b) HDG V/S - TRK FPA set to HDG V/S
c) ALT set to Initial Altitude
3. TERR ON Navigation Display (ND):
4. Transponder:
a) Select SYS 1 or 2 to Pilot Flying.
b) Enter Transponder code from clearance.
5. ACP:
6. RMP:
6. MCDU
7. Navigation Display (ND): GS reads < 5kts; x-check compass
8. Primary Flight Display (PFD): “Climb-NAV, 1 FD 2, Magnta over Blue; Altimeters”
9. Oxygen: Test O2 mask assemply & check ECAM DOOR/OXY page.

Question 6

The Trigger: After fueling, 10 minutes prior
What is the name of the flow?
What are the FO’s flow?

Answer 6

Before Start Flow
1. AML: Onboard and reviewed
2. ECAM Checked
a) Cabin Signs
b) Parking Break
c) Other Memos
d) Fuel is balanced, configuration, quantity
e) HYD quantity
f) Press - Landing elevation check “AUTO”
g) ENG - Oil qty
h) DOOR - O2 pressure
3. ACAS Preflight: Send Fuel
4. Windows: Closed and Locked
5. EFB, PED: Set, Off

Question 7

The Trigger: After all external doors closed, cabin and guide person ready for pushback.
What is the name of the flow
What are the FO’s flow?

Answer 7

Before Pushback Flow
1. N/W STRG DISC Memo: Check
2. Slides: Armed
3. Pushback/Start Clearance (if required): Obtain

Question 8

What is the Electrical Power Up Procedure?

Answer 8

1. Mx Status: CHECK
2. Landing Gear Control Handle: DOWN
3. ENG MASTER 1(2): OFF
4. ENG MODE: NORM
5. RADAR: OFF
6. Batteries: >25.5, AUTO
7. Electrical Power / Air Conditioning: Establish