PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
APPROACH USING FINAL APP GUIDANCE FOR RNAV(RNP)
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014663.0002001 / 29-May-13
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602, P15572
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATD to ATH, VT-ATJ, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED,
VT-VNS
GENERAL
The following items are to be performed in addition to previous SOP chapters in case of
RNAV(RNP) approaches.
The procedures of the paragraph below are generic guidelines for RNAV(RNP) approaches. These
procedures may be tailored by the airline for specific airfields according to their OPS approval.
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014664.0002001 / 29-May-13
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602, P15572
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATD to ATH, VT-ATJ, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED,
VT-VNS
AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT
Refer to PRO-SPO-51 RNP AR OPERATIONS
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014677.0002001 / 29-May-13
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602, P15572
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATD to ATH, VT-ATJ, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED,
VT-VNS
FLIGHT PREPARATION
Use a prediction tool to check the GPS PRIMARY availability for the estimated time of operation. It
ensures that the RNP criteria will be met during approach. This prediction should take into account
the terrain environment.
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 15/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014666.0002001 / 09-Nov-21
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602, P15572
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATD to ATH, VT-ATJ, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED,
VT-VNS
DESCENT PREPARATION
WEATHER AND LANDING INFORMATION .................................................OBTAIN ▏ PM
L2
- The FMS vertical profile does not take into account the effect of low OAT. Therefore, vertical
managed guidance:
• Must not be used when the actual OAT is below the minimum temperature indicated on the
approach chart or defined by the Operator, or
• May not be used when temperature corrections are required (FINAL APP mode may not
engage).
- Verify that wind is within limits
- Use of QNH from a remote station is prohibited.
F-PLN A page ................................................................................................ CHECK ▏ PF-PM L1
L2
If a TOO STEEP PATH is displayed after the FDP, FINAL APP guidance cannot be used. Select
another approach.
PROG page............................................................................................. COMPLETE ▏ PF-PM L1
L2
- Insert the reference waypoint or RWY threshold in the BRG/DIST field for position monitoring
during approach
- Check/Insert the RNP value in the 6L field.
GO-AROUND STRATEGY ...........................................................................REVIEW ▏ PF L1
L2
The briefing should include a review of the "Management of Degraded Navigation" chapter.
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 16/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014667.0002001 / 09-Nov-21
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602, P15572
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATD to ATH, VT-ATJ, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED,
VT-VNS
DESCENT
GPS PRIMARY ON BOTH FMS.....................................................................CHECK ▏ PF
L2
For RNAV(RNP) approaches, GPS PRIMARY must be available on both FMS (GPS PRIMARY
LOST is not displayed on NDs).
GPS 1+2 .....................................................................................CHECK both in NAV ▏ PF L1
L2
- Both GPS must be in NAV on the GPS MONITOR Page
- Both GPS and both FMS must be available before the IAF. Thus, if one FMS is inoperative or if
one GPS is not in NAV before the IAF, RNAV(RNP) is not allowed.
TERR on ND.......................................................................................................... ON ▏ PF L1
L2
Unless weather radar is required on one side, the flight crew selects terrain on both NDs.
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014668.0002001 / 09-Nov-21 H27
Criteria: P15572, P9464
Applicable to: VT-ATD, VT-ATE, VT-ATG, VT-ATH, VT-ATJ
INITIAL / INTERMEDIATE / FINAL APPROACH
BARO REF/ALTIMETER ................................................................................CHECK ▏ PF
L2
The vertical guidance requires a precise BARO setting. The maximum acceptable discrepancy
between altimeters is 100 ft.
FD or AP/FD .......................................................................... USE FOR APPROACH ▏ PF L1
L2
- The use of FD or AP/FD provides the required navigation accuracy. Refer to Use of NAV and
FINAL APP Modes for Approach
- For operations with RNP below 0.3 NM, one AP must be engaged.
L/DEV ........................................................................................CHECK DISPLAYED ▏ PF L1
L2
Check that the L/DEV scale is displayed on the PFD.
APPR pb on FCU............................................................................................ PRESS ▏ PF L1
L2
Press the APPR pb when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
- The aircraft is cleared for approach
- TO waypoint is the final descent point.
APP NAV ...................................................................CHECK ARMED or ENGAGED ▏ PF L1
FINAL ...............................................................................................CHECK ARMED ▏ PF
L2
- Check that the V/DEV scale is displayed on the PFD
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 17/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
- At the VIP, a blue arrow on ND indicates that FINAL APP engagement conditions are met.
At the Final Descent Point: L1
FINAL APP.................................................................................. CHECK ENGAGED ▏ PF
GO-AROUND ALTITUDE .................................................................................... SET ▏ BOTH
FLIGHT PARAMETERS............................................................................. MONITOR ▏ PM
L2
- Monitor L/DEV and V/DEV on PFD
- Monitor XTK on ND
- Crosscheck distances versus altitudes as published on the charts
- The PM calls out if excessive deviation occurs:
• L/DEV reaches ½ dot
• V/DEV reaches ½ dot.
On the vertical scale, one dot corresponds to 100 ft. Therefore, ½ dot is 50 ft.
Refer to PRO-NOR-SOP 90 Flight Parameters in Approach
- Go-around must be initiated if excessive deviation occurs:
• L/DEV reaches 1 RNP
• V/DEV reaches ¾ dot below the vertical profile.
On the vertical scale, one dot corresponds to 100 ft. Therefore, ¾ dot is 75 ft.
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014668.0006001 / 09-Nov-21
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602, P13145, P9464
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATF, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED, VT-VNS
INITIAL / INTERMEDIATE / FINAL APPROACH
BARO REF/ALTIMETER................................................................................ CHECK ▏ PF
L2
The vertical guidance requires a precise BARO setting. The maximum acceptable discrepancy
between altimeters is 100 ft.
FD or AP/FD...........................................................................USE FOR APPROACH ▏ PF L1
L2
The use of FD or AP/FD provides the required navigation accuracy. Refer to Use of NAV and
FINAL APP Modes for Approach.
L/DEV........................................................................................ CHECK DISPLAYED ▏ PF L1
L2
Check that the L/DEV scale is displayed on the PFD.
APPR pb on FCU ............................................................................................PRESS ▏ PF L1
L2
Press the APPR pb when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
- The aircraft is cleared for approach
- TO waypoint is the final descent point.
APP NAV................................................................... CHECK ARMED or ENGAGED ▏ PF L1
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 18/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
FINAL ...............................................................................................CHECK ARMED ▏ PF
L2
- Check that the L/DEV scale is displayed on the PFD
- At the VIP, a blue arrow on ND indicates that FINAL APP engagement conditions are met.
At the Final Descent Point: L1
FINAL APP .................................................................................. CHECK ENGAGED ▏ PF
GO-AROUND ALTITUDE.................................................................................... SET ▏ BOTH
FLIGHT PARAMETERS ............................................................................ MONITOR ▏ PM
L2
- Monitor L/DEV and V/DEV on PFD
- Monitor XTK on ND
- Crosscheck distances versus altitudes as published on the charts
- The PM calls out if excessive deviation occurs:
• L/DEV reaches ½ dot
• V/DEV reaches ½ dot.
On the vertical scale, one dot corresponds to 100 ft. Therefore, ½ dot is 50 ft.
Refer to PRO-NOR-SOP 90 Flight Parameters in Approach
- Go-around must be initiated if excessive deviation occurs:
• L/DEV reaches 1 RNP
• V/DEV reaches ¾ dot below the vertical profile.
On the vertical scale, one dot corresponds to 100 ft. Therefore, ¾ dot is 75 ft.
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00015016.0001001 / 09-Nov-21
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602, P15572
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATD to ATH, VT-ATJ, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED,
VT-VNS
AT ENTERED MINIMUM + 100 FT
ONE HUNDRED ABOVE................................................MONITOR OR ANNOUNCE ▏ PM
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 19/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014669.0008001 / 09-Nov-21 H28
Criteria: 22-1315, 22-1360, 31-1372, 31-1415, 31-1433, 34-1471, P10527, P11602, P11856, P12911, P15572
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATD to ATH, VT-ATJ, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED,
VT-VNS
AT ENTERED MINIMUM
MINIMUM ......................................................................... MONITOR or ANNOUNCE ▏ PM
L2
Below minimum, the visual references must be the primary reference until landing.
■ If visual references are sufficient: L1
CONTINUE ....................................................................................... ANNOUNCE ▏ PF
At the latest at the MAP or Minimum Use Height of the AP (whichever occurs first):
AP ...................................................................................................................OFF ▏ PF
L2
- For Minimum Use Height of the AP, Refer to LIM-AFS-10 Autopilot Function
- At minimum -50 ft, if the AP is still engaged, the message DISCONNECT AP FOR LDG
pulses on the FMA to remind the flight crew that automatic landing is not available.
FD ..........................................................................................................AS RQRD ▏ PF L1
CAUTION - From minima down to the MAP, the FD provides an additional guidance. The
FD must be switched off if the guidance is not relevant or not followed
- After the MAP, disregard the FD as it reverts to HDG V/S.
■ If visual references are not sufficient:
GO-AROUND.................................................................................... ANNOUNCE ▏ PF
L2
Initiate a go-around.
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014670.0004001 / 29-May-13
Criteria: 34-1471
Applicable to: VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ
ENGINE FAILURE
If one engine fails in approach, the AP must be disconnected. The approach may be continued with
FD engaged.
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 20/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014671.0003001 / 25-Jan-17
Criteria: 34-1471, P11602
Applicable to: VT-APJ, VT-ATB, VT-ATF, VT-ATQ, VT-GWH, VT-IMP, VT-JPR, VT-KOC, VT-KUL, VT-PNQ, VT-RED, VT-VNS
MANAGEMENT OF DEGRADED NAVIGATION
The approach may be continued in case of single failure of:
- GPS (MMR)
- FMGS
- EFIS DU
- MCDU
- AP
Discontinue the approach in the following cases:
- FINAL APP does not engage
- GPS PRIMARY LOST on both NDs
- Dual NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD
- FM/GPS POSITION DISAGREE
- FMS1/FMS2 POS DIFF
- Dual loss of FMGC or dual loss of FINAL APP mode
- Loss of GPWS TERRAIN function in case of inconsistencies affecting obstacles or terrain
computation
- NAV ALT DISCREPANCY
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 21/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22
PROCEDURES
NORMAL PROCEDURES
Standard Operating Procedures
A318/A319/A320/A321 Approach
FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
Aircraft Guidance Management
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014671.0002001 / 25-Jan-17
Criteria: P15572
Applicable to: VT-ATD, VT-ATE, VT-ATG, VT-ATH, VT-ATJ
MANAGEMENT OF DEGRADED NAVIGATION
The approach may be continued in case of single failure of:
- GPS (MMR)
- FMGS
- EFIS DU
- MCDU
- AP
Discontinue the approach in the following cases:
- FINAL APP does not engage
- GPS PRIMARY LOST on both NDs
- Dual NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD
- FM/GPS POSITION DISAGREE
- FMS1/FMS2 POS DIFF
- Dual loss of FMGC or dual loss of FINAL APP mode
- Dual AP failure if the RNP < 0.3 NM
- Loss of GPWS TERRAIN function in case of inconsistencies affecting obstacles or terrain
computation
- NAV ALT DISCREPANCY
APPROACH USING FPA GUIDANCE
Ident: PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C 00014561.0002001 / 29-May-13
Criteria: SA
Applicable to: ALL
GENERAL
The following items are to be performed in addition to previous SOP chapters in the following
cases:
- RNAV(GNSS) approaches using mixed NAV FPA guidance with LNAV minima only
- Conventional approaches based on VOR and NDB using selected TRK FPA or mixed NAV FPA
guidance
- ILS G/S OUT, LOC ONLY and back course localizer approaches.
The approach is flown in TRK FPA when:
- The approach is not stored in the database or
- NAV accuracy is LOW.
Continued on the next page
IAD A318/A319/A320/A321 PRO-NOR-SOP-18-C P 22/38
FCOM 16-Feb-22