# A3XX Series Checklist

#### **AAVA – AIRBUS A3XX FAMILY**

##### **NORMAL PROCEDURES**

##### **INTRODUCTION**

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##### **1. GENERAL**

This section provides the procedural philosophy and standardized operating framework for the use of the **AAVA A3XX Normal Checklist**. The procedures contained herein reflect Airbus operational doctrine adapted for simulation use within **American Virtual Airlines (AAVA)**.  
They are intended to support safe, consistent, and predictable aircraft operation across the A319/A320/A321 series.

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##### **2. PURPOSE**

The Normal Checklist ensures that all pilots adhere to a uniform set of actions and system verifications during the conduct of normal operations.  
Its objectives are to:

- Confirm aircraft configuration is correct for each phase of flight.
- Reinforce Airbus “**NO BLUE**” ECAM philosophy.
- Support proper flight deck discipline, monitoring, and crew coordination.
- Maintain operational consistency across all AAVA Airbus flights.

The checklist is not a replacement for pilot flows or the pilot’s knowledge of Airbus systems.  
It is used **after flows**, serving as a verification tool.

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##### **3. SCOPE**

The checklist covers all phases of flight:

- **Pre-Flight**
- **Cockpit Preparation**
- **Before Start / After Start**
- **Taxi / Before Takeoff / Takeoff**
- **Climb / Cruise / Descent**
- **Before Landing / Landing / After Landing**
- **Parking / Securing the Aircraft**
- **Go-Around**

These procedures are based on Airbus methodology and may include simulation-adapted variations where appropriate.

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##### **4. AAVA APPLICATION**

The Normal Checklist shall be used by all AAVA Airbus pilots to ensure:

- Standardization across the fleet
- Alignment with AAVA operational expectations
- A common procedural baseline regardless of experience level
- Professionalism in cockpit management and system handling

Compliance is required for all flights conducted under AAVA policy.

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##### **5. OPERATING PHILOSOPHY**

Airbus procedures emphasize:

- **Automation Management** (Use the automation; monitor the automation)
- **Energy Awareness**
- **Flight Mode Awareness**
- **ECAM Discipline**
- **Task Sharing**
- **Workload Management**

The checklist reinforces these principles by ensuring aircraft configuration, annunciations, and system states match expected Airbus standards.

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##### **6. CHECKLIST USE**

The AAVA A3XX Normal Checklist is used in **challenge-and-response format** unless otherwise noted.  
The checklist:

- Is performed at designated procedural gates (marked by phase-of-flight)
- Verifies completion of pilot flows
- Ensures essential items are set correctly
- Provides a consistent reference regardless of A3XX variant
- May be used by single-pilot simulation crews in a read-and-do manner where required

Abnormal or emergency conditions take precedence over the Normal Checklist.

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##### **7. NOTES**

- Items may be adapted for simulation practicality without altering Airbus intent.
- When in doubt, pilots should refer to the corresponding FCOM or QRH sections in AAVA manuals.
- The checklist may be revised by AAVA Operations as procedures, software, or aircraft packages evolve.