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A3XX Series Checklist

AAVA – AIRBUS A3XX FAMILY

NORMAL PROCEDURES
INTRODUCTION
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.

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.

    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.

      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.

        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.

          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.

            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.

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