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The PF should perform the takeoff briefing at the gate, when the flight crew workload permits, cockpit
preparation has been completed and before engine start. The takeoff briefing should be relevant, concise
and chronological. When a main parameter is referred to by the PF, both flight crewmembers must
crosscheck that the parameters has been set or programmed correctly. The takeoff briefing covers the
following:
1 – Miscellaneous
2 – Init B Page
Takeoff runway
Takeoff configuration
Flex or TOGA (cross-check in the MCDU)
V1, VR, V2 (V1 and V2 on PFD)
Transition altitude
Thrust reduction/Acceleration altitude
4 – Flight Plan
5 – Abnormal Operations
For any failure before V1: CAPT will call “STOP” or “GO”
In case of failure after V1: Continue TO, no actions before 400 feet AGL except L/G Up
Reaching 400 feet AGL, ECAM actions
Reaching EO Acceleration altitude:
- if the engine is secured, level off, accelerate and clean up
- otherwise, continue climbing until engine is secured (but not above EO
maximum acceleration altitude)
- at Green Dot speed, OPEN CLB, MCT, continue ECAM,
After TO checklist, status page
- ENG OUT routing: EOSID, SID, radar vector, immediate turn
B. APPROACH BRIEFING
The main objective of the approach briefing is for the PF to inform the PM of his intended course of action
for the approach. The briefing should be practical and relevant to the actual weather conditions expected.
It should be concise and conducted in a logical manner. It should be given at a time of workload if
possible, to enable the crew to concentrate on the content. It is very important that any
misunderstandings are resolved at this time.
Prior to the start of the approach briefing, the PF will prepare the appropriate charts, check the validity
and silently cross-checks the MCDU FLPN page (altitude and speed constraints) with the arrival charts.
Aircraft type and technical status (again, tail strike awareness and technical restrictions, for example,
ENG 1 or 2 reverser inoperative, etc.)
NOTAM
Fuel (cross-check FUEL PRED page, extra fuel available, time, fuel required for diversion)
At this point, the PM will prepare the appropriate charts, check the validity, and cross-checks the MCDU
FPLN page (altitude and speed constraints) while the PF conducts the briefing.
Descent (TOD time and position, MORA, STAR, MSA, TERRAIN ISSUES, altitude and speed constraint
cross-checked in the FPLN page)
Holding (entry to the holding pattern, Minimum Holding Altitude and MAX speed)
Approach
Landing
OTHER OPERATIONAL ITEMS: The idea is to brief the threats, items that are not always discussed.
Example: Approach into Agana, Guam…high terrain when approaching RWY 6 L and R, strict
compliance to altitude constraints, transitioning to visual approach during night operations, possible wet
runway due to frequent rains, cloud build ups, use of reverse with consideration for brake cooling
(availability of cooling fans), runway closures and shortened runways, if there are any doubts we will
double check before accepting a clearance…can you think of any other threats?