SAFETY EXTERIOR INSPECTION A320 normal procedures & Memory Items Training.

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.