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Airbus A330-300 Checklist

AIRBUS A330 · Checklist

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Overview

This document is a checklist for the Airbus A330, detailing the procedures for pre-start, startup, taxi, takeoff, climb-out, cruise, descent, approach, landing, and shutdown. It provides step-by-step instructions to ensure safe and efficient operation of the aircraft.

  • Pre-start checks include setting the parking brake and checking engine instruments.
  • Takeoff speeds are V1 = 145 KIAS, Vr = 150 KIAS, and V2 = 160 KIAS.
  • Cruise speeds vary with altitude, reaching 0.84 M at FL330.
  • Descent speeds are 300 KIAS below FL120 and 240 KIAS below 10,000 feet.
  • Landing checklist includes verifying landing gear is down and autothrottle is off.
  • Shutdown procedures require turning off all switches and verifying the parking brake is set.

Document

Source

Originally published by weebly.com. Sprinkle hosts a reference copy with an added summary, specifications and searchable full text.

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Document details

Type
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Checklist
File size
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20 KB
Publisher
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weebly.com
Language
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en

Specifications & performance

Extracted from this document.

V-speeds

V1_KIAS
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145
V2_KIAS
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160
VR_KIAS
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150
About this document
What is the Airbus A330-300 Checklist?

The Airbus A330-300 Checklist is a checklist for the AIRBUS A330.

Where does the Airbus A330-300 Checklist come from?

This copy of the Airbus A330-300 Checklist was originally published by weebly.com and is hosted on Sprinkle as a free, searchable reference copy.

Documentation completeness
1/7

Most owners only have the POH. Here's the essential set for the AIRBUS A330.

  • Pilot's Operating Handbook / AFM
  • Checklist
  • Maintenance Manual
  • Parts Catalog (IPC)
  • Systems & Wiring
  • Service Bulletins on file
  • Type Certificate (TCDS)

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In this document

Pre-Start Checklist

Includes setting the parking brake, checking throttle, and ensuring all necessary systems are prepared for startup.

Startup Checklist

Details the steps for starting the engines, including checking fuel flow and engine instruments.

Take-off Checklist

Outlines the procedures for takeoff, including thrust settings and speed references.

Climb-out Checklist

Covers the actions to be taken after takeoff, including setting trim and engaging autopilot.

Approach Checklist

Lists the necessary preparations for landing, including speed and flap settings.

Shutdown Checklist

Describes the steps to secure the aircraft after landing, including turning off lights and systems.

Safety notes

  • Ensure engine area is clear before starting engines.
  • Maintain a maximum speed of 250 KIAS below 10,000 feet.
  • Verify landing gear is down before landing.
  • Apply reverse thrust after touchdown and cancel at 60 KIAS.

Full document text

Pre-Start Checklist Parking Brake SET Throttle IDLE BATT Master Switch ON (Shift-M) Panel Light AS REQUIRED Gear Lever CHECK DOWN Flaps UP Spoiler RETRACTED FMC / FS COMMANDER Flight Plan GENERATE / LOAD / ACTIVATE Fuel Quantity CALC / LOAD Engine Instruments CHECK Aircraft Lighting OFF Flight controls CHECK Check Weather (Atis, Flight Services) Request Clearance Transponder SET Beacon ON Startup Checklist Thrust Levers IDLE Engine Area CLEAR Mode Selector IGN/START Eng 1 starts immediately at N2 = 20% Fuel Flow ON Fuel Flow CHECK N1 increasing as N2 incr. CHECK Eng 2 starts after Eng 1 is running at N2 = 20% Fuel Flow ON Fuel Flow CHECK N1 increasing as N2 incr. CHECK Mode Selector returns to NORM position Before Taxi Checklist Strobe Light ON Nav Lights ON Taxi Lights ON Heading Indicator/Altimeters SET Standby Instruments SET Avionics FMC/FS COMMANDER ? SET FOR DEPARTURE Autopilot FMC/FS COMMANDER ? SET and OFF FD ON Yaw Damper ON AS REQUIRED Autobrake RTO Elevator Trim SET for takeoff Request Taxi Clearance Take-off Checklist Smoothly increase thrust to 40% N1 let spool up Takeoff Thrust FULL or TO/GA Brakes RELEASE V1 = 145 KIAS (decision) Vr = 150 KIAS (rotate) Pitch 10-15 deg. nose up V2 = 160 KIAS (safety speed) At Positive Climb Rate Touch Brakes Landing Gear RETRACT At 180 KIAS RETRACT Flaps to Pos 1 At 210 KIAS RETRACT flaps up Climb-out Checklist Trim for 250 KIAS Autothrottle ARM Autopilot ON Autobrake OFF Taxi Lights OFF Landing Lights OFF Below 10000' max. speed 250 KIAS ATC AS REQUIRED Fasten Seat Belts OFF No Smoking Sign OFF Above 10000' speed 280 KIAS Cruise Checklist (above FL 180) At Transition Altitude (FL180) set Altimeter to 29,92" (1013mb) Accelerate to cruise speed FL180 0.70 M 345 KIAS FL240 0.77 M 343 KIAS FL280 0.82 M 335 KIAS FL330 0.84 M 305 KIAS Engine+Instruments CHECK Fuel Quantity CHECK Radios TUNED and SET Autopilot CHECK and SET Lights as required Descent Checklist Atis/Airport Information CHECK Altimeter CHECK Radios SET Descent Speed to FL240 0.75 M to FL180 0.68 M At Transition Altitude (FL180) reset Altimeter to local to FL120 300 KIAS below 10'000ft 240 KIAS Fuel Quantities and Balance CHECK Approach Checklist Localizer Level Flight : Fasten Seat Belts ON No Smoking Sign ON ND OFF LS ON Avionics + Radios SET Speed: Establish 210 KIAS Landing Lights ON Auto Spoilers ARM Autobrake SET Flaps Position 1 Speed: Establish 180 KIAS Flaps Position 2 Speed: Establish 160 KIAS Landing Gear DOWN Turning toward runway: set flaps Position 3 / FULL Final Glideslope Descent : Speed Establish 150 KIAS Park Brakes VERIFY OFF Landing Checklist Landing Gear CHECK DOWN Autopilot OFF Autothrottle OFF Landing Speed 145 KIAS After touchdown Apply Reverse Thrust, at 60 KIAS: Cancel Reverse Thrust Spoilers VERIFY EXTENDED Brakes AS REQUIRED Taxi To Ramp Taxi Lights ON Flaps UP Spoilers RETRACTED Landing Lights OFF Speed Max. 20 KIAS Transponder OFF Elevator Trim TAKEOFF SETTING Lights AS DESIRED Shutdown Checklist Brake SET Throttle IDLE Passenger Signs OFF Taxi Lights OFF Strobe Light OFF Nav Lights OFF FD / LS OFF Eng 1 Fuel Flow OFF Eng 2 Fuel Flow OFF Beacon OFF Panel Light OFF BATT Master Switch OFF Securing Aircraft Parking Brake Verify SET Throttle Verify IDLE All Switches Verify OFF