When: Cabin altitude is excessive (CAB PR EXCESS CAB ALT warning) and an emergency descent is needed. Rely on the warning even if the CAB PRESS SD page does not confirm it.
Callout EMERGENCY DESCENT
CREW OXY MASKSUSE
SIGNSON
EMER DESCENTINITIATE
If A/THR not active
THR LEVERSIDLE
SPD BRKFULL
Then: When descent established, the rest of the [MEM] EMER DESCENT procedure follows as read & do (SPEED ... MAX/APPROPRIATE, ENG MODE SEL ... IGN, ATC ... NOTIFY, PA, XPDR 7700, MAX FL 100/MEA-MORA). As the FCTM puts it: first apply the memory items, then perform the read-&-do procedure (ECAM or QRH).
FCOM PRO-ABN-MISC · [MEM] EMER DESCENT / FCOM PRO-ABN-CAB_PR · CAB PR EXCESS CAB ALT / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00 / FCTM PR-AEP-MISC · EMER DESCENT
02UNRELIABLE SPEED INDICATION
When: Airspeed (or altitude) indications are unreliable or suspect, and the safe conduct of the flight is impacted.
Callout UNRELIABLE SPEED
If the safe conduct of the flight is impacted
APOFF
A/THROFF
FDOFF
Below THRUST RED ALT
PITCH/THRUST15° / TOGA
Above THRUST RED ALT and Below FL 100
PITCH/THRUST10° / CLB
Above THRUST RED ALT and Above FL 100
PITCH/THRUST5° / CLB
if CONF 0(1)(2)(3)
FLAPS (if CONF 0(1)(2)(3))MAINTAIN CURRENT CONF
if CONF FULL
FLAPS (if CONF FULL)SELECT CONF 3 AND MAINTAIN
SPEEDBRAKESCHECK RETRACTED
L/GUP
Then: When at, or above MSA or Circuit Altitude, level off for troubleshooting, then continue the QRH UNRELIABLE SPEED INDICATION procedure (level off / flight path stabilisation, then ADR identification) without delay.
FCOM PRO-ABN-NAV · [MEM] UNRELIABLE SPEED INDICATION / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00 / FCTM PR-AEP-NAV · "UNRELIABLE SPEED INDICATION" QRH PROCEDURE
03WINDSHEAR WARNING - REACTIVE WINDSHEAR
When: WINDSHEAR message on both PFDs with the aural "WINDSHEAR" alert (three times), or the crew detects windshear.
Callout WINDSHEAR TOGA
At Takeoff
If before V1
If there are significant variations in airspeed, and in airspeed trend below the indicated V1, reject the takeoff.
If after V1
THR LEVERSTOGA
REACHING VRROTATE
SRS ORDERSFOLLOW
Airborne, initial climb or landing
THR LEVERS AT TOGASET OR CONFIRM
AP (if engaged)KEEP ON
SRS ORDERSFOLLOW
DO NOT CHANGE CONFIGURATION (SLATS/FLAPS, GEAR) UNTIL OUT OF WINDSHEAR.
CLOSELY MONITOR FLIGHT PATH AND SPEED.
RECOVER SMOOTHLY TO NORMAL CLIMB OUT OF WINDSHEAR.
Then: The FCOM procedure ends with the memory items: recover smoothly to normal climb out of windshear. (FCTM adds: when clear, the PM reports the encounter to ATC.)
FCOM PRO-ABN-SURV · [MEM] WINDSHEAR WARNING - REACTIVE WINDSHEAR / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00 / FCTM PR-NP-SP-10-10-2 · OPERATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
When: A TCAS traffic advisory ("TRAFFIC") or resolution advisory ("CLIMB", "DESCEND", "LEVEL OFF", "MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED"...) is triggered.
Callout TCAS, I have control
As soon as a Traffic Advisory (TA) is triggered
Aircraft NOT equipped with AP/FD TCAS
Traffic advisory: “TRAFFIC” messages
Do not perform a manoeuvre based on a TA alone.
Resolution advisory
AP (if engaged)OFF
BOTH FDsOFF
Respond promptly and smoothly to a RA by adjusting or maintaining the pitch, as required, to reach the green area and/or avoid the red area of the vertical speed scale.
Respect stall, GPWS, or windshear warning.
Notify ATC.
GO AROUND procedure must be performed when a RA “CLIMB” or “INCREASE CLIMB” is triggered on final approach
When “CLEAR OF CONFLICT” is announced
Resume normal navigation in accordance with ATC clearance.
AP/FD can be reengaged as desired.
Then: When "CLEAR OF CONFLICT" is announced, resume normal navigation in accordance with the ATC clearance; AP/FD can be re-engaged as desired. The FCOM gives no further read & do.
- Aircraft equipped with AP/FD TCAS: TA: TCAS mode ... CHECK ARMED; if A/THR off, A/THR ... ON. RA with TCAS mode engaged: if AP OFF, FD ORDERs ... FOLLOW; VERTICAL SPEED ... MONITOR; ATC ... NOTIFY.
FCOM PRO-ABN-SURV · [MEM] TCAS WARNINGS / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00 / FCOM GEN · If Installed Table (AP/FD TCAS) / FCTM AS-TCAS · OPERATING TECHNIQUES
When: A GPWS/EGPWS warning sounds: "PULL UP", "TERRAIN AHEAD PULL UP", "OBSTACLE AHEAD PULL UP" (the aural alerts depend on the system installed).
Callout PULL UP TOGA
As soon as avoidance manoeuvre is envisaged.
APOFF
PITCHPULL UP
THRUST LEVERSTOGA
SPEED BRAKES leverCHECK RETRACTED
BANKWINGS LEVEL or ADJUST
DO NOT CHANGE CONFIGURATION (SLATS/FLAPS, GEAR) UNTIL CLEAR OF OBSTACLE.
Then: The FCOM procedure consists only of these memory items; it gives no ECAM or QRH continuation.
- [MEM] GPWS WARNINGS: "PULL UP" - "TERRAIN AHEAD PULL UP" - "AVOID TERRAIN"
- [MEM] GPWS WARNINGS (with obstacle function): "PULL UP" - "TERRAIN AHEAD PULL UP" - "OBSTACLE AHEAD PULL UP" - "AVOID TERRAIN" - "AVOID OBSTACLE"
- [MEM] EGPWS WARNINGS: "PULL UP" - "TERRAIN AHEAD PULL UP" - "OBSTACLE AHEAD PULL UP"
- [MEM] EGPWS WARNINGS: "PULL UP" - "TERRAIN TERRAIN PULL UP" - "OBSTACLE OBSTACLE PULL UP"
FCOM PRO-ABN-SURV · [MEM] GPWS WARNINGS / FCOM PRO-ABN-SURV · [MEM] EGPWS WARNINGS / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00
When: A GPWS/EGPWS caution sounds: terrain cautions ("TERRAIN TERRAIN", "TOO LOW TERRAIN", "CAUTION TERRAIN"/"TERRAIN AHEAD"...), "SINK RATE", "DON'T SINK", "TOO LOW GEAR"/"TOO LOW FLAPS", or "GLIDESLOPE".
Callout PULL UP TOGA
As soon as avoidance manoeuvre is envisaged.
"TERRAIN TERRAIN" - "TOO LOW TERRAIN" - "CAUTION TERRAIN" - "CAUTION OBSTACLE"
During night or IMC
APOFF
PITCHPULL UP
THRUST LEVERSTOGA
SPEED BRAKES leverCHECK RETRACTED
BANKWINGS LEVEL or ADJUST
DO NOT CHANGE CONFIGURATION (SLATS/FLAPS, GEAR) UNTIL CLEAR OF OBSTACLE.
During daylight and VMC, with terrain and obstacles clearly in sight
FLIGHT PATHADJUST
"SINK RATE"
Above 1 000 ft AAL in IMC or above 500 ft AAL in VMC
FLIGHT PATHADJUST
Below 1 000 ft AAL in IMC or below 500 ft AAL in VMC
GO-AROUNDCONSIDER
"DON'T SINK"
FLIGHT PATHADJUST
"TOO LOW GEAR" - "TOO LOW FLAPS"
GO-AROUNDPERFORM
"GLIDESLOPE"
Above 1 000 ft AAL in IMC or above 500 ft AAL in VMC
FLIGHT PATHADJUST
When conditions require a deliberate approach below glideslope
G/S MODEOFF
Below 1 000 ft AAL in IMC or below 500 ft AAL in VMC
GO-AROUNDCONSIDER
Then: The FCOM procedure consists only of these memory items; it gives no ECAM or QRH continuation.
- [MEM] EGPWS CAUTIONS: "TERRAIN TERRAIN" - "TOO LOW TERRAIN" - "CAUTION TERRAIN" - "CAUTION OBSTACLE"
- [MEM] EGPWS CAUTIONS: "TERRAIN TERRAIN" - "TOO LOW TERRAIN" - "TERRAIN AHEAD" - "OBSTACLE AHEAD"
- [MEM] GPWS CAUTIONS: "TERRAIN TERRAIN" - "TOO LOW TERRAIN" - "TERRAIN AHEAD"
- [MEM] GPWS CAUTIONS (with obstacle function): "TERRAIN TERRAIN" - "TOO LOW TERRAIN" - "TERRAIN AHEAD" - "OBSTACLE AHEAD"
FCOM PRO-ABN-SURV · [MEM] EGPWS CAUTIONS / FCOM PRO-ABN-SURV · [MEM] GPWS CAUTIONS / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-MEM / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00
When: As soon as any stall indication (aural warning, buffet...) is recognised.
Callout STALL, I have control
As soon as any stall indication is recognised.
NOSE DOWN PITCH CONTROLAPPLY
BANKWINGS LEVEL
When out of stall (no longer stall indications)
THRUSTINCREASE SMOOTHLY AS NEEDED
SPEEDBRAKESCHECK RETRACTED
FLIGHT PATHRECOVER SMOOTHLY
If in clean configuration and below 20 000 ft
FLAP1SELECT
Then: The whole [MEM] STALL RECOVERY procedure is memory items and ends with recovering the flight path smoothly; the FCOM gives no ECAM/QRH continuation.
- Version listing the red "STALL STALL" PFD message as a stall indication (same actions)
FCOM PRO-ABN-MISC · [MEM] STALL RECOVERY / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00 / FCTM PR-AEP-MISC · STALL RECOVERY
08STALL WARNING AT LIFTOFF
When: Stall warnings trigger at liftoff.
Callout STALL, TOGA 15°
THRUSTTOGA
PITCH ATTITUDE15 °
BANKWINGS LEVEL
Then: The FCOM procedure is these three immediate actions only. FCTM: once a safe flight path and speed are achieved, stall warnings that are still active must be considered spurious.
FCOM PRO-ABN-MISC · [MEM] STALL WARNING AT LIFTOFF / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00 / FCTM PR-AEP-MISC · STALL RECOVERY
When: No braking: the crew does not feel deceleration when it is required.
Callout LOSS OF BRAKING
If no braking
REVMAX
BRAKE PEDALSRELEASE
A/SKID OFFORDER
A/SKID & N/W STRGOFF
BRAKE PEDALSPRESS
MAX BRK PR1000 PSI
If still no braking
PARK BRAKEUSE
Then: The whole [MEM] LOSS OF BRAKING procedure is applied from memory; the FCOM gives no ECAM/QRH continuation.
FCOM PRO-ABN-BRAKES · [MEM] LOSS OF BRAKING / FCOM PRO-ABN-ABN-00 / FCTM PR-AEP-BRK · LOSS OF BRAKING
From the FCOM's memory item procedures and the FCTM, every action checked word for word against the FCOM. Your operator's QRH, FCOM and procedures always come first.
