A320 normal procedures

PRELIMINARY COCKPIT PREPARATION (PM)

PRELIMINARY COCKPIT PREPARATION ROL: PM FIRST SECTION.

SAFETY EXTERIOR INSPECTION

Items marked by asterisks (*) are the only steps to be completed after a transit stop without flight crew change. Otherwise, the new flight crew performs all the items. This inspection ensures that the aircraft and its surroundings are safe for operations. On arriving at the aircraft, check for obstructions in the vicinity, engineering activity, refueling, etc. * WHEEL CHOCKS.................................................................................................................. CHECK If the wheel chocks are not in position, the flight crew must check that the parking brake is set with sufficient accumulator pressure. * LANDING GEAR DOORS....................................................................................CHECK POSITION WARNING Do not pressurize the green hydraulic system without clearance from ground personnel if any gear door is open. Remember that the green hydraulic system is pressurized if the yellow system is pressurized and the PTU is on AUTO. * APU AREA............................................................................................................................. CHECK Observe that the APU inlet and outlet are clear.