Approach Type
Approach Type
RNAV (GNSS 3D, RNP1, PRNAV) • Validity of database in •Talk about management of VNAV (3D approach) •Cold temperature corrections •RAIM must be provided for GNSS
MCDU/Chart degradation for the go-around •Monitor PROG page cannot use VNAV minima •Particular attention to tracks and
• Minimum equipment checked and •Approach pb – fully managed profile below MSA
reviewed with pilot (reference – •ALT/DIS table read out required •FMA – “app nav and final” blue. •Vertical – 0.1˚ •Backup with nav aids
OMB approach 2.3.18) in cloud on approach. PM duty. •FMA “final app” •Lateral – 3.0˚ •Cannot manually enter or modify
• MEL and NOTAM checked •Set go-around alt in database for PRNAV/RNP1.
•Monitor V/Dev & XTrack error Callouts •If it states GNSS – then GPS must
•XTK > 0.3nm = Go Around be available on one side
LNAV (3D or 2D approach) NAV •VDEV > ¾ dot = Go around (with •Check for blue needle on Finals
FPA or Approach Pb VNAV minima only)
RNAV overlay (VOR/NDB) •Back up with conventional NAV •NEEDLE must be monitored on 3D fully managed approach •VOR needle 2.5˚ •Reverting to NAV FPA or TRK
AIDS. Consider usage of Bird for 2D approach. Ask crew the range for •Approach pb – fully managed •NDB needle 5˚ FPA
approach. the needle and actions if required •FMA – “app nav and final” blue. •Check for blue needle
•Verify nav aid by IDENT or morse. to revert 2D app •FMA “final app” •Callouts as required from PM
•Set go-around alt •FD for all RNAVs becomes
•ALT/DIS table read outs required •Monitor needle tracking irrelevant after Map due to
in cloud on approach. PM duty. HDG/VS mode engagement.
FPA guidance approach •Should be early stabilized •FDs off – “autothrust speed” •Weather dependant on when you
approach. Put Vapp speed •Bird On select FPA and pull. TWD do it at
constraint at the FAP •Set FPA – 0.3nm before Des pull 0.4nm
•ALT/DIS table readouts
•Expected runway track to set and •Set Go-around alt
wind direction
•Runway visual picture when
below cloud
Discontinued Approach •“cancel approach” called Must be above the FCU altitude
•Disarm the App pb or Loc pb for this to occur. Prior to the Go-
•Select HDG and V/S Around altitude selected
•Select speed and adjust
Glide Slope capture from above •Brief this from time to time, if •Flap 2 config is a must
expecting to be kept high or •App pb VS ALT up AP1/2
shortcuts. on
ILS raw data •Hard tune ILS – with the IDENT •Brief the stabilized approach •Bird on •Brief the expected ROD based on
•And the key points of •Prioritize the callouts and the ground speed table
configuration corrections
•Threat – PM needs to monitor
closely the flying of PF
•PM’s FCU speed select etc