A320 PIC - Cockpit Guide Copy Filmbay 2003 NW PDF

A320
Pilot in Command
Upgrade for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2002
COCKPIT
Guide
Not to be used for real aviation purposes
2003 - Wilco Publishing
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A320PIC COCKPIT Guide - 1 of 1
2003 Wilco Publishing http://www.wilcopub.com
This is general information

about the real A320 cockpit.
Some items are not functional with A320 PIC
Cockpit overview
Overhead panel
Captain's
Primary Flight Display (PFD)
1. Flight Mode Annunciator
Displays 5 columns 3 lines of flight mode annunciations and messages

First column represents Speed Mode
Second column represents the vertical mode
Third is lateral navigation mode
Fourth column indicates the Autopilots capability for what concerns the landing phase
Fifth indicates the engaged modes of autopilot/flight director.
In the first three columns of FMA, any indication displayed in green indicates an active
mode, for example ALT indicates the autopilot and/or flight director is in altitude hold
mode. An indication in blue is an armed mode (= ready to be activated when all
conditions are met). For example the G/S blue indications means that the autopilot is
ready to intercept the glide slope.
In order to know what mode is engaged, it is vital that the pilot relies on the FMA
indications, not on the MCP. This is where he will for sure recognize that the autopilot,
flight director and/or autothrust is engaged or not.
PFD Airspeed Indications

VMAX
Defined by the lower end of a red and black strip along the speed scale. This indicates
the maximum speed at which the aircraft can be flow. This speed will vary with altitude
and atmospheric conditions and is the lowest of VMC ( or MMC ), VFE, or VLE if the
landing gear is extended. Computed by the FACs.
2.Green Dot Speed

Appears while flying in the clean configuration (= with no flaps/slats extended).
Represents the best lift-to-drag, as computed by the FACs and will be the actual speed
at which the pilot will select one step of flaps when decreasing the speed. This also
generally corresponds to the holding speed.
Speed Indicators
F - Minimum Flap Retraction Speed - Appears in green next to the minimum speed
for selecting position 1 when the FLAPS selector is in position 3 or 2. This also
corresponds to the speed at which the pilot will select FLAPS 3 and FLAPS FULL
when decreasing the speed towards landing.Computed by the FACs.
S - Minimum Slat Retraction Speed - Appears in green next to the minimum speed
for selecting position 0 when the FLAPS selector is in position 1 and also
corresponds to the speed at which the pilot will select FLAPS 2 when decreasing
the speed.. Computed by the FACs.
1 - Decision Speed (V1) - Appears in blue next to the speed entered by the crew
through the MCDU. When out of indication range, appears on upper part of scale.
Disappears after lift-off.
3. Actual Airspeed Reference Line

Indicates the actual airspeed where the scale value moves in front of the line. Airspeed
indication starts from 30 knots.
4. Speed Trend Arrow

Starting from the airspeed reference line, points to the speed value which will be attained
in 10 seconds if the acceleration remains constant. Appears only when speed difference is
greater than two knots. Disappears when speed difference is less than one knot, or if
FACs fail.
5. Target Airspeed Pointer

Points to the target airspeed value or the airspeed corresponding to the target Mach
number. The pointer is magenta when the target airspeed is the value computed by the
FMGC in managed speed mode. The pointer is blue when the target airspeed is manually
entered on the FMGC or manually entered on the FCU. When the target airspeed is out of
the speed tape range, the target speed value is displayed above or below the speed tape
in numeric form.
Mach Number
Displays when number is greater than .5.
Not displayed when LS (ILS information) is selected.

6. ILS Information
The following appears when an ILS frequency and course have been selected in the
MCDU and when the ILS switch on the EFIS control panel is pushed:
ILS identification as decoded from the ILS receiver.

ILS frequency.
DME distance if a DME is co-located.
PFD Attitude Indications

7. Fixed Airplane Symbol
8. Pitch Scale
Provides graduations between 80 nose up and 80 nose down with 2.5 increments
between 10 nose down and 30 nose up.
9. Roll Scale
Provides graduations at 0, 10, 20, 30 and 45 degrees of bank.
Side Slip Index / Beta Target

Indicates lateral acceleration on the ground and side slip in flight as provided by ADIRS.
Reaches stop at .3Gs. The side slip indicator is usefull in flight to maintain coordinated
flight (= zero sideslip). In case of engine failure the lower symbol becomes Blue and
indicates Beta Target. Beta target is not the same as the side slip indicator as it
represents the lowest drag for the initial climb out on one engine. The pilot will use the
rudder to center the symbol and this will give him maximum climbing performance in
case of an engine failure on takeoff.
10. Glide Slope Deviation Scale

Appears when ILS switch is pushed. Flashes continuously when the deviation exceeds
one dot for two seconds or more (above 100 feet RA).
11. Target Altitude or Selected FL Indicator

Indicates the FCU-selected target altitude or the selected flight level.
12. Altitude Indication
Displays altitude in green on a white moving scale. "NEG" appears in window to indicate
negative altitude. Window changes from yellow to amber if the airplane deviates from the
selected altitude or flight level while a chime will be heard in the cockpit. Numerical value
changes from green to amber when the airplane flies below any MDA entered in the
MCDU.
13. Barometric Reference Indication
Indicates that either STD or QNH has been selected as barometric reference.
PFD Vertical Speed Indications Label

14. Digital Vertical Speed Indication
Displays green. Disappears when vertical speed is less than 200 feet per minute. Window
surrounding indication becomes amber to indicate inertial data has been replaced by
barometric information.
Analog Vertical Speed Pointer
Displays green. If vertical speed exceeds 2000 feet per minute, pointer positions to end
of scale. Speed indicators becoming amber if any of the following occur:
Vertical speed exceeds 6000 fpm.

Vertical speed exceeds 2000 fpm descent and radio altitude is between 2500 and
1000 feet.
Vertical exceeds 1200 fpm descent and radio altitude is less than 1000 feet.
PFD Heading Indications Label

15. Actual Track Diamond
Indicates the actual track on the heading scale in green.
Selected Heading or Track Index
Points to the selected heading or track on the heading scale.
ILS Course Pointer

Appears when an ILS frequency and course have been selected and when ILS switch is
pushed.
Captain's
Navigation Display (ND)
1. Groundspeed and True Airspeed
Displays airplane speeds in green as determined by ADIRS.
2. Wind Direction / Speed

Displays wind direction and speed with respect to true north in numeric form and wind
direction in respect to magnetic north in green arrow form. Dashes indicate no wind data
received.
3. TO Waypoint Information
Identification (Tille) - Displays in white.

Track To Go (011) - Displays in green.
Distance To Go (5.5nm) - Displays in green.
Estimated Time of Arrival (05:36) - Displays in green.
Arc Mode Range Marks

Displays range scale selected on the EFIS control panel (10 to 320 nm) in white
regarding the selection made on the MCP
Runway
Displays selected Runway as oriented runway symbol. Down to scale if range 10, 20 or
40 nm is selected.
Holding Pattern
Displays active Holding Pattern.
4.VOR/DME Navaid
Displays green if a current waypoint, white if it is the TO waypoint, blue when tuned for
display and magenta when not a part of the flight plan but displayed as according to
selection/non selection on the FCU.
4. Left/Right Navaid Displays

Display the following information for the selected Navaid, the left side for receiver one
and the right side for receiver two:
Type of Navaid (ADF in green or VOR in white).

Shape and color of the associated bearing pointer.
Navaid identification (or frequency if no identification is available). Automatic
identification is provided through the aircrafts computer.
DME distance if a DME is co-located to the selected VOR.

Method of tuning
o M for Navaid manually tuned through the MCDU
o R for Navaid tuned from an RMP.
5 Airplane Symbol
Waypoints
Active waypoint displays white, all others green. Others magenta when WPT display
selected.
Primary Engine Display

(Engine/Warning Display)
1.Throttle Indication (circle)
Displays the predicted EPR or N1 corresponding to the throttle position.
REV Indication
Appears is amber when one reverser cowl is not stowed or is unlocked or inadvertently
deployed. In flight, REV flashes for 9 seconds and then remains steady. No intentional
deployement of reverse shoud be done while the aircraft is flying. The indication changes
to green when the doors are fully deployed and revers ers are operational.
2.EGT
Actual EGT Pointer and Indication

Displays green. Pulse amber when EGT exceeds 610C. Pulse red when EGT exceeds
635C.
Maximum Permissible EGT

Represented by red line. If 635C is exceeded, a red mark appears at maximum value
reached. It will only disappear at the next takeoff or by Maintenance action.
Maximum EGT
Displays amber at 610C. Not shown during engine start sequence.
1.N1
Actual N1 Pointer and Indication
Displays green. Pulse amber when N1 exceeds N1 rating limit. Pulse red when N1 equals
or exceeds 100%.
Maximum Permissible N1
Represented by red line. If 100% is exceeded, a red mark appears at maximum value
reached. It will only disappear at the next takeoff or by Maintenance action.
Upper Right Section

3.Thrust Indication (A320 PIC)
Graphically displays throttle position. (not present in real aircraft). The 3 green lines
indicate the positions corresponding to the clutches in the real thrust levers. From idle,
the first position is CLB mode (normal mode for autothrust operation), the second is
RTO/MCT (Reduced take-off / maximum continuous thrust, primarily used during either
take-off with reduced thrust or during any phase of flight requiring a higher thrust than
normal, like for example one-engine flight), the third one corresponding to throttles full
open represents TOGA (Take-off or Go Around) mode.
4.Thrust Limit Mode

Displays selected status. In flight (or on the ground with engine stopped), the selected
mode corresponds to the detent of the most advanced throttle.
Flexible Takeoff Temperature
Displays Flexible Takeoff Temperature selected through the MCDUs when FLX mode
selected in Take-off page before departure.
5. F.F. Indication
Displays Fuel Flow to each engine (pounds per hour).
6.FOB Indication
Indicates total fuel on board. An amber half box appears around FOB when quantity
shown is not fully usable due to transfer valve failure or loss of center tank pumps.
7.Flap
Displays when slats or flaps not fully retracted.
White when selected position is reached.

Blue when flaps or slats are in transit.
Becomes amber with:
o Loss of both supplying hydraulic systems, except on ground with both
engines shut down.
o Blue when flaps or slats are in transit.
o
o
Application of wing tip brakes.

Failure of slats or flaps.
8. S, F Indication
Displays green. Becomes amber with:
Loss of both supplying hydraulic systems, except on ground with both engines
shut down.
Actual Position Triangle

Displays green. Becomes amber with:
Loss of both supplying hydraulic systems, except on ground with both engines
shut down.
Selectable Positions
Display white. Not displayed in clean configuration.
Selected Position Triangle
Display blue. Disappears when selected position is reached.
9.Flap Lever Position

Display green when selected position (0, 1+F, 1, 2, 3, or FULL) is reached. Zero not
displayed when clean configuration is reached. Indication displays blue during transit.
10. Lower Left Section
Memo/Failure Information
Displays memos during normal operation.

When system failure is detected, displays independent failure and required action.
Once action is performed, displays independent and primary failure.
When ECAM CLR key is pushed, previous memo information reappears.
11. Lower Right Section
Memo/Failure Information
Displays memos during normal operation.

When system failure is detected, memos remain displayed until the crew performs
required action.
Once required action is performed, displays secondary failure.
When ECAM CLR key is pushed a second time, previous memo information
reappears.
When ECAM CLR key is pushed a third time, status reminder ("STS") appears.
Secondary Engine Display

(System/Status Display)
Selection of the different pages is done by pushing on the corresponding button
on the pedestal command panel.
Engine mode
Screen Left
1.F.USED Indication
Displays fuel used as computed by the FADEC. The value is frozen at engine shutdown
and is reset at engine start on the ground.
The last two digits are dashed if the fuel used indication is inaccurate due to loss of fuel
flow for more than one minute.
2.OIL Quantity Indication

Displays Oil Quantity in quarts. Represented by pointer and digital display. Indication
pulses below 5 quarts (decreasing) or 7 quarts (increasing).
3.OIL Pressure Indication

Represented by pointer and digital display. The digital indication pulses if oil pressure
exceeds 390 psi (increasing) or 385 (decreasing). Both indications become amber below
80 psi and red below 60 psi.
4.OIL Temperature Indication

Displays Oil Temperature in C. The indication pulses above 156C (increasing) or 150C
(decreasing). It becomes amber if the temperature exceeds 156C for more than 15
minutes or instantaneously when above 165C.
IGN Indication
Displays during start sequence. The selected Ignitors "A" or "B" or "AB" are displayed
when supplied. Normally, only one at a time should be displayed (alternating on each
engine startup). Only when restarting the engine in flight or in case of use of engine antiice is the AB displayed. (exception of a cross-bleed start procedure).
Start Valve Indication

Displays positive of start valve. A horizontal line through the circle signifies the valve is
fully open. A vertical line signifies the valve is fully closed.
Engine Bleed Pressure
Displays Bleed Pressure upstream from the precooler. The value becomes amber below
21 psi when N2 exceeds 10% with the engine start valve not closed or when Bleed overpressure is detected.
Screen Right
6.VIB Indications
Displays N1 and N2 Vibration levels. The indication pulses above 5.0 (advisory warning
indication). The data is also displayed on the ECAM cruise page.
OIL Filter Indication
Displays Filter status. An amber CLOG message appears in case of excessive pressure
loss across the main oil scavenge.
F.Filter Indication
Displays fuel Filter status. An amber CLOG massage appears in case of excessive
pressure loss across the fuel filter.
Permanent Data - 7. TAT (Total Air Temperature),

SAT(Static Air Temperature) & 8. Time & 9.GW (Gross
weight)
Message Area.
APU
1. AVAIL displayed in green when APU N is above 99.5 %

2. APU bleed valve position - Valve not closed (green) - Valve fully closed (green) - Valve
fully closed (amber) if APU bleed ON
3. APU bleed air pressure. Relative bleed air pressure (green or amber XX when the
ADIRS2 is not available or selected OFF).
4. APU GEN line contactor indication. Green if APU GEN line contactor is closed.
APU GEN parameters
5. FLAP OPEN. Green when APU air intake flap is fully open (Master switch ON).
6. APU N Displays APU speed in green. Becomes amber when N >= 102 %. Becomes
red when N >= 107 %.
7. APU EGT
DOOR
Door symbol .Green : door is closed and locked. Amber : door is not locked.
Door indication. Amber when the door is not locked.
SLIDE indication. The "slide" captions of the ECAM door page appear when the slides are
armed. To arm the slides, the captain request the cabin crew, via the public address, to
set the doors "in flight conditions"", the cabin crew arm the slide of each door and the
white ""slide"" captions appear on the ECAM door page.
Remark: All doors must be indicated closed before takeoff in order for the aircraft to be
pressurized by the pressurization system.
HYD
1. Reservoir quantity. Displayed in green unless the fluid level gets below the warning
level (becomes amber in this case).
Reservoir LO AIR PRESS. Displayed in amber, and a warning appears on ECAM, if the air
pressure for the indicated reservoir drops below normal level.
2. FIRE VALVE. Cross line Amber if the valve is fully closed. In line Green the valve is not
fully closed.
3. RAT (Ram Air Turbine). External turbine that can be used in flight in case of
emergency to supply partial electrical / hydraulic to the aircraft. White if the RAT is
stowed. Green if the RAT is not stowed.
4. PTU control. Green when the power transfer unit (PTU) pushbutton switch is in AUTO
position and the PTU is not transferring pressure. Amber if the PTU pushbutton switch is
OFF. Green if PTU is supplying the green hydraulic system. Green if PTU is supplying the
yellow hydraulic system.
5. ENG PUMP control and low pressure indication. In line (Green),the pushbutton switch
for the designated PUMP is ON and hydraulic pressure is normal. Cross line (Amber).
"LO" (Amber) : the pushbutton switch for the designated PUMP is OFF or the pushbutton
switch for the designated PUMP is ON and hydraulic pressure is low.
6. System pressure. Green, becomes amber when system pressure is below 1450 psi.
LANDING GEAR
1. Landing gear position indicator. Positions are indicated by two triangles for each gear.
Each triangle is controlled by a LGCIU (Landing Gear Control and Interface Unit). Landing
gear downlocked. green triangle. Landing gear in transit, red triangle. Landing gear
uplocked, no triangle.
2. Landing gear door position indication
3. Brake temperature indication
FLIGHT CONTROLS
1. Spoilers/speed brakes indication (green triangles are displayed when spoilers/speed

brakes are extended displayed amber in case of faulty position crossed when u/s).
2. Hydraulic system pressure indication. Green, becomes amber if pressure in the
hydraulic system gets low.
3. ELAC/SEC indication. Green, amber if a failure appears in the ELAC or the SEC
4. Aileron position indication
5. Aileron and elevator actuator indication "G" and "B" (representing which hydraulic
system are in use for that particular control surface) are normally displayed in green. The
color changes to amber in case of low hydraulic pressure, jamming, computer failure,
etc).
6. Elevator position indication
7. Pitch trim position indication
8. Yaw control indications
Multifunction
Control Display Unit (MCDU)
The MCDU, Mulifunction Control Display Unit is the heart

of the A320. Almost everything that the airbus can do,
can be controlled from this unit. Three independent
MCDU are present in the cockpit and can be used to
control the 2 FMGC (Flight Management and Guidance
Computers). Automatic and manual reconfiguration is
possible during the flight.
Line Select Keys

Identified as 1L - 6L and 1R - 6R, provide access to the on-side data for the left and right
data fields. The keys transfer data from the scratch pad to the line next to key if
acceptable to FMGC. If a caret ( < or > ) appears next to the key, selecting the key
accesses another MCDU page.
Alphanumeric Keys
Enable entry of letters and numbers into the scratch pad. The slash key " / " is used to
separate pairs of entries in the same data field.
Function and Mode Keys
Provides access to the DIR TO page which enables the pilot to proceed directly
from the present position to a designated waypoint.
Provides access to the PROGRESS page which displays active flight data
concerning the flight plan for the phase of flight during which PROG is selected.
Allows the crew to update the flight management position and provides bearing
and distance to a specified waypoint.
Provides access to the PERFORMANCE pages which display the performance
parameters for the current phase of flight.
Provides access to the flight plan initialization INIT A and B pages. Used to
initialize some preflight FMGC parameters. The INIT B page is only available on
the ground prior to engine start.
Provides access to the DATA INDEX page, which enables access to a menu for
various pages concerning airplane position and status, runways, waypoints,
routes and stored data.
Provides access to the FLIGHT PLAN pages, which contain a leg-by-leg
description of the active flight plan route. Destination and arrival information is
also available on applicable flight plan pages.
Provides access to the radio navigation (RADIO NAV) which enables navaids
display and tuning.
Provides access to the FUEL PRED page for review of fuel and time predictions
based on the active flight plan and display of GW / CG and FOB.
Provides access to the SEC INDEX page which displays a leg-by-leg description
of the secondary flight plan route. Destination and arrival information is also
available on applicable flight plan pages. Secondary flight plan is a full
programmable route that can be used to quickly switch between

flight plans.
Currently BLANK
Provides access to the MCDU MENU page, which enables access to systems that
use the MCDU for display.
Provides access to the active flight plan page if another page is displayed on
the MCDU or, if the F-PLN page is already displayed, the display cycles between
the origin and destination.
Provides access to additional pages of related information when another page is
required to complete data display. This capability is indicated by the additional
page arrow on the MCDU page title line. The NEXT PAGE function wraps around
from the last page to the first page.
Used to scroll the display up and down when pages are longer than the
available space on the CRT (indicated by arrows in the last two spaces of the
scratch pad). These keys are also used for changing data latitude/longitude)
by a set amount when initializing the aircraft position
When pushed, clears messages and data from the scratch pad or an individual
data field.
MCDU Page Formats and Colors

Page Formats
Large Font Entry
Represents pilot entries or modifiable data.
Small Font Entry

Represents predicted, defaulted, or FMGC-calculated values.
Line Label
Identifies the data displayed directly under this label line (in small font).
Data Line
Contains box prompts, dashes, brackets and computer-generated data (displayed in

small font), or pilot-entered data (displayed in large font).
Box Prompts (
Indicates that data entry is required for minimum FMGS operation. The data is entered
via the scratch pad and replaces the box prompts when the associated line select key is
pressed. The box prompt entry appears in large font.
Dashes ( - - - - )
Indicates that data entry is not usually required or that data is being calculated by the
FMGC. The calculated data will appear in small font.
Brackets ( [ ] )
Indicates that data entry is optional.
Vertical Slew Prompts (
Indicates that the latitude/longitude value below the prompts can be increased or
decreased. The slew prompts also appear in the last two spaces of the scratch [ad to
indicate that the display can be scrolled up or down.
Asterisk ( * )
Indicates that pushing the applicable line select key will change the parameters which
affect the airplanes active situation.
Page Prompts ( < or > )
Indicates that another MCDU page is accessible when the associated line select key is
pressed.
Overfly Triangle (
Appears next to a waypoint identifier on the F-PLN page to indicate that the airplane
must overfly the waypoint.
MCDU Colors
The MCDU uses extensive colors to convey specific information and to assist in
identification and recongnition of various types of data. The colors used on the MCDU are
matched with flight plan data that is graphically displayed on the Navigation Display
(ND). This provides easy recognition of a particular type of flight plan on either the MCDU
or the ND.
BLUE
informs the crew that data entry is allowed. Pilot-entered data is shown in large font and
FMS-generated data is shown in small font. Blue information includes
modifiable/selectable data, entry brackets (no default data exists), missed approach
waypoints and active alternate flight plan data.
MAGENTA
identifies constraints. Magenta information includes VNAV altitude/speed/time constraints

that will be met, altitude/speed/time constraint values and climb and descent speed
limits.
GREEN
is used for FMS-generated data that is not modifiable such as active flight plan data
(except "TO" waypoint and destination data)
AMBER
signifies that the item being displayed is important and requires immediate attention.
Amber information includes VNAV altitude/speed/time constraints that will be missed,
mandatory data, major scratch pad message and "INSERT/ERASE" prompts.
YELLOW
indicates a temporary flight plan display.
WHITE
is used to display data that clarifies page operations, including page titles, data field
labels, dashed data fields (no data available), minor scratch pad messages, secondary
flight plan data, active flight plan "TO" waypoint and predictions, active flight plan
destination and predictions and page selection/reversion prompts.
Flight Control Unit (FCU)
FCU Window
1.SPD / MACH Window
Displays dashes when the speed/Mach is in m anaged mode (=computed by the FMGC).
Displays selected speed from the FCU or pre-selected speed from the MCDU.
2.Managed Speed Light

Illuminates to indicate an FMGS managed speed is being flown.
3.Heading / Track Window

Displays dashes when LNAV lateral navigation mode is engaged.
4.LAT Light
Illuminates to indicate managed lateral mode is either armed or engaged.
5. Flight Director Display Mode

Indicates that the flight director is in either HDG V/S or TRK FPA display mode. For the
selected navigation mode (either vertically or laterally), the autopilot uses 2 different
rules. The first combination uses Magnetic heading for lateral navigation and vertical
speed for vertical navigation (in Feet/min). The second set of rules (primarily used for
non-precision approaches) uses Track (heading corrected for the wind) and angle of
descent (in degrees). FPA means Flight Path Angle.
6. ALT Window
Displays altitude selected with the altitude knob. The window never displays dashes,
even when VNAV is engaged.
7.LVL / CH Light
Illuminates to indicate managed vertical mode is either armed or engaged.
8. V/S / FPA Window
Displays the vertical speed or flight path angle selected using the vertical speed/flight
path angle knob. The applicable mode is controlled with the HDG-V/S TRK-FPA switch.
Switches / Knobs left to right

9.SPD / MACH Switch
When pushed, changes the value in the SPD/MACH window from indicated airspeed in
knots to Mach number, and vice-versa.
10.Speed / MACH Switch
When rotated, changes the value displayed in the SPD/MACH window.

When pulled, the selected speed displayed in the SPD/MACH window engages.
When pushed, FMGS managed speed engages, the managed speed light illuminates and
dashes appear in the SPD/MACH window.
As a general rule, if a pilots pulls a knob, this means HE takes control in selected mode.
If he pushes the same knob, he gives control to the computer, thus being in managed
mode.
11.Heading / Track Knob
When rotated, changes the value displayed in the HDG/TRK window.
When pulled, the selected heading/track displayed in the HDG/TRK window engages.
If a heading is selected prior to pulling the knob, the airplane turns in the shortest
direction to the selected heading.
If a heading is selected after pulling the knob, the airplane turns to the new heading in
the direction the knob is turned.
If the knob is pulled during a turn, the airplane rolls out on the existing heading.
When pushed, LNAV engages, the LAT light illuminates and dashes appear in the
HDG/TRK window.
12.LOC Switch
Arms, engages, or disengages the LOC mode. It takes a minimum of 3 seconds after
arming for the LOC to engage in the capture mode
13.AP Switches
Engages/disengage selected autopilot. Illuminate green when the autopilot is engaged.
14.A/THR Switch
Arms or deactivates autothrust system. Illuminates green if the autothrust is armed or

engaged.
15.Altitude Knob
This is composed of 2 different knobs. The outer one selects increments, either 100ft or
1000ft. Then selection is done with the inner knob and this one changes the altitude
displayed in the ALT window.
When pulled, the open climb or open descent engages.
When pushed, VNAV engages and the LVL/CH light illuminates.
16.Metric ALT Switch
When pushed, the FCU altitude is displayed in meters on ECAM.
17.Vertical Speed / Flight Path Angle Knob

When rotated, selects the vertical speed or flight path angle displayed in the V/S / FPA
window.
When the knob is pulled, vertical speed engages.
When the knob is pushed, the airplane immediately levels off.
18.APPR Switch
Arms, engages or disengages the following modes:
LOC and G/S modes if an ILS approach has been selected from the MCDU database.
APP NAV, FINAL and FINAL APP modes if a non-precision approach has been selected
from the MCDU database.
EFIS selection panel
1.Barometric Window
Displays Barometric reference.
2.Barometric Selector
Provides selection of Barometric reference. The outer knob selects units of reference in
inches of mercury (In Hg) or Hectopascals (hPa). The inner knob provides selection of the
reference value displayed in the Barometric window and on the PFD. At airplane powerup, either 1013 hPa or 29.92 In Hg is displayed.
When the selector is pulled, the standard Barometric reference setting (1013 hPa/29.92
In Hg) is displayed in the Barometric window and "STD" is displayed on the PFD. Pushing
the knob enables selection of a new Barometric reference.
3.FD Switch
When pushed, the respective flight director command bars or flight path vector/flight
path director is displayed on the associated PFD and the switch illuminates.
4.ILS Switch
When pressed, the localizer and glide slope scales are displayed on the PFD and the
switch illuminates. Deviation symbols are displayed when a valid ILS signal is being
received. Hint: when the ILS switch is pushed, the Mach indication
disappears from the Primary Flight Display

5.Data Display Switches (5)
Display optional data in addition to the data permanently displayed in the PLAN, ARC and
ROSE NAV modes. Only one switch can be activated at a time, The selected switch is
illuminates.
6.Mode Selector
Provides selection of desired navigation display.
7.Range Selector
Provides selection of desired Range on the respective ND. In the event of a mode or
Range data failure, the ND defaults to ROSE NAV with an 80 nm Range.
8.VOR/ADF Selector 1&2

Provides selection of VOR and/or ADF bearing pointers and DME on respective ND in any
mode except PLAN. Corresponding navaid data characteristics are shown.
A320 Engine Start & Ignition Panel
1.ENG MASTER Switches 1 & 2
ON - LP fuel valve opens, provided the ENG FIRE switch is in.

During and automatic start, the HP fuel valve opens, provided the ENG MODE
selector is at IGN/START.
During a manual start, the HP fuel valve opens, provided the ENG MODE selector
is at IGN/START and the ENG MAN START switch is ON.
OFF - Closes the HP and LP fuel valves. Resets both channels of the FADEC.
2.ENG Mode Selector

NORM - Continuous ignition A + B is selected when the engine is running and one
of the following is met:
o FLEX or TO/GA thrust is selected on the ground
o TO/GA thrust is selected in flight
o ENG ANTI ICE switch is ON
o Engine surge or stall occurs in flight
o FLAPS lever position is other then "0" in flight
CRANK - The start valve opens provided the ENG MAN START switch is ON and N 2
is less than 10%. Ignition is not supplied. The primary goal of this function
is after an aborted engine start to evacuate the fuel that could

remain in the engine in order to avoid a hot start on a second start
attempt.
IGN / START - Provides continuous ignition if the ENG MASTER switch is ON and
N2 is at idle or greater.
During and automatic start, on airplanes placarded :EXTENDED DRY CRANK",
expect ignition and fuel flow 50 seconds after ENG MASTER switch is selected ON.
On airplanes without the placard, expect ignition and fuel flow between
approximately 15% and 20% N2.
During a manual start the HP fuel valve is open and ignition is selected when the
ENG MASTER switch is selected ON.
3.FIRE Light
Illuminates when the respective fire warning is activated and during engine fire test.
Throttle Controls
Autothrust System
The Autothrust System (A/THR), using inputs from the FMGC, controls thrust based on
airplane speed, altitude and configuration. The throttles do not move when the
AutoThrust System is in use. The system is armed in flight by pushing the A/THR switch
on the FCU when the throttles are not in the engagement range.
Throttles
Transmit signals to the FADEC, which computes and displays the thrust rating limit and
EPR. The throttle can only be moved manually. There are five lever positions define by
stops or detents: Reverse Idle, Forward Idle, Climb (CL), Continuous Thrust (FLX/MCT)
and TakeOff / Go Around (TO/GA)
AutoThrottle Disconnect Switches ( Red Buttons )

When pressed, disconnects the AutoThrottle system. The engine thrust is then adjusted
to a power setting corresponding to the throttle position. If the throttle position are in the
CL (normal) detent, then the thrust is commanded to full climb thrust. If the pilot wants
lower thrust, he must then move the throttle backwards in a position between Idle and
climb detent. Between these 2 detents, the operation of the thrust levers corresponds to
the one of a conventional aircraft.
Reverse Levers
Select Reverse Thrust by overriding the stop fitted at the FWD IDLE position. The stop is
reset when the throttle is selected back to forward thrust.
Pitch Trim Wheels

Provides mechanical control of horizontal stabilizer trim. Trim wheels have priority over
electrical control. Use of trim wheels does not disconnect the ELACs, as the override
mechanism ensures that the computers remain synchronized with the manually selected
position. As opposed to conventional aircraft, the pitch trim wheel are never used in
normal flight conditions. The flight guidance computer compensate for trim application
automatically, so no trimming is required for the pilot.
Trim wheels must be utilized when pitch direct law is in effect.
Pitch trim is automatically reset to 0 following touchdown as the pitch attitude becomes
less than 2.5.
Trim Position Scales

Indicate trim position in degrees. Normal range is marked by a green band.
CG Scales
Indicate relation between CG location and pitch trim setting prior takeoff.
Landing Gear Indicator, AutoBrake, Antiskid

& NoseWheel Steering System
1.LDG Gear Lights

Display proximity detector information received from LGCIU 1. The LDG GEAR indicator
panel does not illuminate when LGCIU 1 is not electrically powered.
UNLK - Illuminate red if the gear is not locked in the selected position.
Lights - Illuminate green if the gear is locked down.
2.AUTO/BRK Switches
Arm the required deceleration rate. The ON light illuminates blue to indicate positive
arming. The DECEL light illuminates green when actual airplane deceleration corresponds
to 80% of the selected rate.
LO - Selected for landing. If the deceleration rate from reverse thrust is not
adequate, progressive pressure is applied to the brakes four seconds after ground
spoiler deployment to provide a fixed deceleration rate.
MED - Selected for landing. If the deceleration rate from reverse thrust is not
adequate, progressive pressure is applied to the brakes two seconds after ground
spoiler deployment to provide a fixed deceleration rate.
MAX - Selected for takeoff. During an aborted takeoff at a speed more than 80
knots, maximum brake pressure is applied when ground spoiler deployment
occurs
3.A/SKID & N/W STRG Switch
ON
o
OFF
o
o
o
o
o
If green hydraulic pressure is available:

Antiskid is available.
Nosewheel steering is available.
If green hydraulic pressure is lost:
Yellow hydraulic pressure takes over automatically to supply the
brakes.
Antiskid remains available.
Nosewheel steering is lost.
Yellow hydraulic pressure supplies the brakes.
Brake pressure must be limited by referring to the triple indicator to avoid
wheel locking.
Differential braking remains available via the pedals.
Antiskid is deactivated.
Nosewheel steering is lost.
Landing Gear Selector

4.Landing Gear Lever
Provides electrical signals to the two LGCIUs which control the green hydraulic supply.
UP - Retracts landing gear. When the gear doors open, the main wheels are
automatically braked by the normal brake system. The nose wheel are stopped by
a brake band in the gear well during door closure. When the lever is UP, the
hydraulic supply is automatically cut off above 260 KIAS preventing gear
extension above the maximum authorised speed.
DOWN - Extends the landing gear. The system remains pressurized if green
hydraulic pressure is available. An interlock mechanism prevents unsafe retraction
by locking the lever in the DOWN position when any gear shock absorber is
compressed or the nosewheel steering is not centered.
DOWN Arrow
Illuminates red associated with ECAM "GEAR NOT DOWN" warning if the landing gear is
not downlocked with any one of the following:
Radio altitude less than 750 feet and both engine's N1 below 75%.
Radio altitude less than 750 feet and Flaps 3 or FULL selected.
Flaps FULL selected with both radio altimeters failed
Brakes & Accumulator Pressure Triple

Indicator
5.ACCU PRESS Indication
Displays the brake accumulator pressure.
6.BRAKES Pressure Indication

Displays the yellow hydraulic system pressure that is supplied to the left and right
brakes.
7.Clock
CHR Button
First push starts Sweep Second Hand and minutes display in the ET/CHR indicator. Second push stops second hand and
freezes minutes display. Third push resets second hand to the 12 o'clock position and blanks CHR indicator.
DATE Button
Sets the Chronometer in the Date Mode. The date is set by positioning the UTC Selector
to HSD (day), MSM (month) and HLDY (year). Return the UTC Selector to the RUN
position. Pressing the DATE button again will resume the display of UTC time.
ET Counter
Displays elapsed and chronograph time. Chronograph time display has priority over
elapsed time.
Sweep Second Hand

Indicates Chronometer seconds.
ET Selector
RUN - Starts the elapsed time counter.

HOLD - Freezes counter time.
RESET - Resets counter to zero.
UTC Selector
Sets the time.
RUN - Clock will begin normal operation.

HLDY - Hold
MSM - Minutes
HSD - Hours
Standby Airspeed
Standby Altimeter
1.Standby Airspeed
Connected directly to the standby pitot and static source. Airspeed bugs are required
equipment but may be deferred if missing.
2.Standby Altimeter
Connected directly to the standby static source. Altimeter bugs are required equipment
but may be deferred if missing.
Standby Attitude Indicator

3.Attitude Indicator
Indication remains available for at least five minutes after total electrical failure.
Red Flag
Flag appears with failure of indicator or power supply.
Caging Knob
When pulled, centers and levels the horizon. (Airplane should fly straight and level for
this action.)
Digital Distance &

Radio Magnetic Indicator
(DDRMI)
4.VOR DME Counters
Indicate DME distance to the VORs tuned on the RAD NAV or PROG page or RMP.
HDG Flag
Appears when the following occur:
ADIRS heading signal is invalid.

RMI fails.
Power supply fails.
Bearing Pointers
Indicate the Magnetic Bearing to VOR 1.

Indicate the Magnetic Bearing to VOR 2 or ADF 1 as selected by the VOR/ADF
selectors.
Compass Card
Displays the bearing scale. Normally supplied from ADIRU 1.
VOR/ADF Flags
Appears when:
Selected VOR or ADF receiver fails.

ADIRS heading signal is invalid.
RMI fails.
Power supply fails.
Associate pointer remains at the valid position.
VOR/ADF Selectors
Allows selection of VOR 2 or ADF 1 on the double pointer.
Radio Management Panel (RMP)
1.Frequency Displays Windows
ACTIVE - Shows the active frequency of the selected radio (which is identified by
the illuminated radio selection key).
STBY/CRS - Displays the NAV course or standby radio frequency. This frequency is
activated by pushing the transfer switch, and is changed by rotating the frequency
selector knobs.
2.Transfer Switch (Arrow)
When pushed, exchanges the active and standby frequencies, and tunes the new active
frequency.
3.Radio Selection Switches (VHF, HF & AM)

When pushed, the ACTIVE window displays the tuned frequency and the STBY/CRS
window displays the Standby frequency.
SEL Indicator
Illuminates on both RMPs when a transceiver normally associated with an RMP is tuned
by another RMP.
Frequency Selector Knobs
Selects the course or standby radio frequency. Displayed in STBY/CRS window.

Inner knob controls decimal values.
4.NAV Switch (Guarded)
When pressed on RMP 1 or 2, the radio navigation tuning is selected directly through the
RMP. Does not interferes with the FMGC except for radio-tuning. Removes auto-tuning
from the FMGC and the VOR, ILS and ADF receivers are controlled by the RMP.
The switch illuminates green when pushed.
Pushing switch a second time returns control to the FMGC.
5.STBY NAV Selection Switches (VOR, ILS, MLS & ADF)
When the NAV switch is selected, enables tuning of the selected navaid via the frequency
selector knobs.
Each RMP tunes its respective VOR.
Tuning an ILS on either RMP tunes both ILS receivers, if both RMPs are in the standby
NAV mode.
The ADF can only be tuned on RMP 1.
BFO Switch
When selected, the Beat Frequency Oscillator mode becomes active, provided the ADF
receiver is selected.
6.ON/OFF Switch
Controls the power supply to the Radio Management Panel
Audio Control Panel ( ACP )

7.Transmission Switches
When pushed in, selected the associated channel for transmission and the three green
lines illuminate. The channel is deselected by pushing the switch again or selecting
another channel.
VHF/HF - When pushed, allows communication on applicable transceiver.

"CALL" flashes when a SELCAL is received on the applicable radio.
INT - When pushed, allows communication on the flight interphone system.

"MECH" flashes when a call is received from the external service interphone panel.
Light goes off after 60 seconds if not reset.
CAB - When pushed, allows communication on the Cabin interphone system or

service interphone. "ATT" flashes when a call is received from a Flight Attendant
station. Light goes off after 60 seconds if not reset.
PA - Used for PA transmission via boom, oxygen mask or hand mike. The
transmission switch must be pressed and held to use the PA system. PA
announcements can also be made using the cockpit handset without selecting the
PA transmission switch.
Reception Knobs
Select reception channels and adjust associated audio levels. When knob is released out,
the respective channel is selected and the knob illuminates.
INT / RAD Switch

Operates as a press-to-talk switch for boon or oxygen mask microphones.
INT - The interphone is "hot" between cockpit crew members, regardless of the
Neutral - Disconnects microphones from transmission. Reception is normal.

RAD - Connects boom or mask microphones to facility selected on the ACP.
transmission switch selection. The INT knob must be selected for reception.
Spring-loaded to the neutral position.
ON Voice Switch
Inhibits ADF and VOR IDENT signals. Switch illuminates when pushed in.
Reset Switch
Extinguishes lights in the CALL, MECH and ATT transmission switches.
Speed Brake, Trim and Flap Lever Panels
1.Speed Brake
Speed Brake Lever
Lever provides the following speed brake and ground spoiler functions:
Manually pushing lever down and aft inflight, selects surface position of Speed
Brakes. A "hard point: is provided at the 1/2 position.
Speed Brake deflection is limited to approximately 1/2 with an autopilot engaged,
regardless of lever position.
Pulling the lever up to the RET position arms the ground spoilers to automatically
extend upon landing or when executing a rejected takeoff.
2.Trim
RUD Trim Selector
Controls the Rudder Trim actuator which moves the neutral point of the articial feel at a
rate of 1 degree per second of rudder travel. This switch is primarily used in case of
engine failure with the autopilot disengaged.
Selector is deactivated with A/P engaged.
RUD Trim Position Indicator

Displays Rudder Trim direction (L or R) and value (0 to 20).
RUD Trim RESET Switch

When pushed, the FAC commands the Rudder Trim actuator to the zero trim position
gradually.
3.Flaps
Flap Lever
Commands flaps and slats for simultaneous operation to selected position. Lever must be
pulled out of detent prior to positioning. Detents are provided at positions 1 and 3 to
avoid excessive flap/slat travel by a single action.
When the flap lever is in any position other then "0" in flight, idle RPM is increased
(approach idle) and continuous ignition is activated.
Parking Brake & Landing Gears Gravity

Extension
4.Parking Brake System
Parking Brake Handle
Sets the Parking Brake by pulling the handle and then turning it clockwise. Activation of
the Parking Brake deactivates all other braking modes. "PARK BRK" is displayed on the
ECAM memo page.
5.Landing Gear Gravity Extension System

Gravity Gear EXTN Handle
Provides Landing Gear extension in the event of electrical, hydraulic or mechanical
failure. The handle must be extended and then rotated clockwise three turns to shut off
hydraulic pressure, open the doors and unlock the gear.
TCAS/ATC Control Panel
Above/Below Switches
N - Vertical coverage of 2700' Above and Below airplane altitude.

Above/Below - Vertical coverage of 9900' Above or Below airplane altitude.
Opposite altitude remains 2700'.
Transponder Code Indicator (Window)

Displays current Transponder Code.
1.TCAS/XPDR Selector
STBY - TCAS and the transponders are in the warmup cycle. Message "TCAS
STBY" will appear in green on upper ECAM.
XPDR - The transponder is ON and TCAS is in the warmup cycle.
TA - The ATC/TCAS system is ON and all Proximate Traffic and Traffic Advisory
functions of TCAS are operable. Resolution Advisories and vertical guidance
function are inhibited. Target symbols will be visible only when a TA is active.
TA/RA - The ATC/TCAS system is ON and all Proximate Traffic, Traffic Advisory
and Resolution Advisory functions of TCAS are operable. Target symbols will be
visible only when a TA or RA is active.
TFC - The ATC/TCAS system is ON and all transponder equipped airplanes within
40 nm and the altitude slice selected by the ABOVE/BELOW switch are displayed
full time: Other, Proximate, TA and RA traffic.
2.Code Selector Knob

Selects TCAS/ATC Code.
ATC Fail Light (red)

Indicates a failure of the selected transponder.
3.IDENT Button
When a aircraft, during a flight, is handed over to another controller, that controller may
request the crew to "IDENT" by saying e.g. "American 590 squawk ident." The crew can
push this button which will send a signal to the ground radars and highlight the aircraft
on the ATC screen. The controller can then confirm that the target is actually the aircraft
he just spoke to.
Transponder Selector
1 - Selects transponder 1 and ADR 1

2 - Selects transponder 2 and ADR 2
SideStick
ThumbRest Dimple
Takeover (Priority) Switch
When pressed:
Disconnects autopilot
When held in, deactivates the other Sidestick and allows full singular control.
Holding switch for more than 30 seconds latches the system, allowing the switch
to be released without losing priority.
A deactivated stick can be reactivated at any time by momentarily pushing either
priority switch.
If the priority switches on both sidesticks are pushed, the last one activated
assumes priority.
Illuminates Glareshield SIDE STICK PRIORITY lights and activates "PRIORITY
LEFT" or "PRIORITY RIGHT" audio voice message according to control
configuration.
Transmit Switch
Operates as a push-to-talk switch for boom or oxygen mask microphones.
Neutral - Boom and mask microphones are disconnected from transmission,

although reception is normal. Switch is spring-loaded to neutral.
Transmit - When selected, provides transmission to the facility selected on the
ACP transmission switch. If transmit is selected on the sidestick when the ACP
INT/RAD switch is set to INT, the transmit function has priority over the
interphone function.
OVERHEAD
Engine / APU Fire Control Panel
1. ENG 1 & 2 Fire Switches ( guarded )

When released out, an electrical signal:
Cancels aural warning

Arms squibs
Deactivates generator
Closes the following valves
o Fuel LP
o Engine fuel return
o Hydraulic bleed
o Pack flow control
ENG 1 & 2 Fire Lights
Illuminate independently of the switch position as long as the respective engine fire
warning is activated.
2.ENG 1 & 2 Agent 1/2 Switches
Arms when the corresponding ENG FIRE switch is released out. SQUIB lights illuminate to
facilitate identification of the agent switch to be activated. When the AGENT switch is
pushed momentarily:
Bottle is discharged
Related DISCH light illuminates
3.ENG 1 & 2 TEST Switches (inop)

Test the fire detection and extinguishing system operation.
Activates ECAM ENG FIRE warning

Activates continuous chime
Illuminates the following:
o Flashing MASTER WARN lights
o ENG FIRE switch
o SQUIB lights
o DISCH lights
o FIRE lights on engine start and ignition panel
4.APU Fire Switch ( guarded )
When released out:
Cancels aural warning

APU shuts down
Squib is armed
Squib light illuminates
Fuel LP valve is closed
APU bleed and crossbleed valves are closed
APU generator is deactivated
APU Fire Light

APU Fire light illuminates independently of switch position when the APU fire warning is
activated.
5.APU Agent Switch

Arms by pushing the APU FIRE switch. SQUIB light illuminates. When the AGENT switch
is pushed momentarily:
Bottle is discharged
DISCH light illuminates
APU TEST Switch
Tests fire detection and extinguishing system operation.

Does not cause automatic shutdown of APU.
Activates ECAM APU FIRE warning

Activates continuous chime
Illuminates the following:
o Flashing MASTER WARN lights
o APU FIRE switch on APU FIRE Panel
o SQUIB light
o DISCH light
Hydraulic Control & Fuel Panels
Hydraulic Control Panel

1.ENG 1 & 2 Pump Switch & Light
Switch
o ON - The Pump Pressurizes the system when the Engine is running.
o OFF - The Pump is depressurized. Power generation stops.
Light
Illuminates amber to indicate:
o Reservoir low level
o Reservoir overheat
o Reservoir low air pressure
o Pump low pressure
Extinguishes when the ENG PUMP switch is selected OFF, except during an
overheat; in which case, the light remains on as long as the overheat is present.
2.RAT MAN ON Switch ( red Guard )

When pushed, the RAM Air Turbine extends.
The RAT extends automatically in flight with a loss of AC buses 1 and 2.
3.Blue ELEC Pump Switch & Fault Light ( Guarded )
Switch
o AUTO - The Pump is energized, provided AC power is available:
In flight
On the ground, provided one engine is running or the BLUE PUMP
OVRD switch has been pressed.
o OFF - The Pump is de-energized.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber to indicate:
o Pump low pressure
Extinguishes when the BLUE ELEC PUMP switch is selected OFF, except during an
overheat; in which case, the light remains on as long as the overheat is present.
4.PTU Switch & Fault Light (INOP)
Switch
o AUTO - The reversible motor pump is armed and both yellow and green
electro-hydraulic valves are open. The PTU runs automatically when the
differential pressure between the green and yellow systems is more than
500 psi.
o OFF - Both green and yellow PTU electro-hydraulic valves are energized
and close. Power transfer stops.
o Green or yellow reservoir overheat
o Green or yellow reservoir low air pressure
o Green or yellow reservoir low level
Extinguishes when the PTU switch is selected OFF, except during an overheat; in
which case, the light remains on as long as the overheat is present.
5.Yellow ELEC Pump & Fault Light
Switch
o ON - The Pump is energized. If electrical power is removed, the pump
remains de-energized at the next electrical power application.
o OFF - The Pump is de-energized. It is automatically energized when the
forward or aft cargo door lever is operated. During cargo door operation,
all other yellow system users are inhibited, except for the No. 2 engine
thrust reverser and the brake accumulator.
o Pump low pressure
Extinguishes when the YELLOW ELEC PUMP switch is selected OFF, except during
an overheat; in which case, the light remains on as long as the overheat is
present.
Fuel Panel
6.X FEED Switch & Open Light
Switch
o OFF - Closes Crossfeed valve.
o ON - Open Crossfeed valve. ON illuminates white.
Open Light - Illuminates green when Crossfeed valve is fully open.
7.ENG 1 & 2 L/R TK Pumps Switch & Fault Lights
Switch
o ON - Energize associated Tank Pump; fuel feeds only when center Tank
Pumps' delivery pressure drops below threshold.
o OFF - Deactivate associated Tank Pump.
Fault Lights - Illuminates amber when the delivery pressure drops. Inhibited when
OFF selected.
CTR TK 1 & 2 Pump Switches & Fault Lights
Switch
o ON - Activates associated Center Tank Pump. If MAN mode is selected on
MODE SEL switch.
o OFF - Deactivate associated Center Tank Pump.
Fault Lights - Illuminates amber when the associated Pump is operating and
delivery pressure drops.
8.Mode SEL Switch & Fault Lights
Switch
o AUTO - Center Tank Pumps control is automatic:
Pumps operate at engine start for two minutes
Pumps operate provided slats are retracted
Pumps automatically turn off five minutes after Center Tank low
level is reached
o MAN - Allows manual control of Center Tank Pumps with CTR TK PUMP
switches.
Fault Lights - Illuminates amber when Center Tank has more than 550 pounds of
fuel and the left or right wing Tank has less than 11,000 pounds.
Electrical Control Panel
1.BAT 1/2 Indication Window

Display the Battery voltage
2.BAT 1/2 Switches

Controls the operation of the corresponding battery charge limiter.
AUTO - The Batteries are automatically connected to the DC BAT bus during the
following:
o APU starting
o Battery charging
o Below 100 knots on the ground with a loss of AC buses 1 and 2
OFF - The Battery charge limiter is not operating and the battery line contactor is
open. The OFF light illuminates white provided the DC BAT bus is powered. The
HOT BAT buses remain powered.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when the charging current for the corresponding
battery increases at an abnormal rate. In addition, the battery contactor opens.
3.AC ESS Feed Switch

Enables the AC ESS BUS to be powered via AC BUS 2 instead of AC BUS 1.
Normal - AC ESS BUS is supplied from AC BUS 1.

ALTN - AC ESS BUS is supplied from AC BUS 2.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when the AC ESS BUS is not electrically powered.
4.Galley Switch
AUTO - The Galleys are electrically powered. The main Galley bus is automatically
shed when only one generator is operating, except on the ground when the APU
or external power is available.
OFF - The Galleys are not electrically powered.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when any generator load is above 100% of its
rated output.
5.IDG 1/2 Switches

Guarded and normally spring-loaded out. When pushed, the IDG is disconnected from its
drive shaft and can only be reconnected by Maintenance.
6.GEN 1/2 Switches
ON - The Generator field is energized and the line contactor closes provided
electrical parameters are normal.
OFF - The Generator field is de-energized and the line contactor opens. The fault
circuit is reset.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber if a protection trip is initiated by the Generator
control unit (GCU), or the line contactor opens without selecting the respective
GEN switch OFF.
7.APU GEN Switch
ON - The Generator field is energized and the line contactor closes provided
electrical parameters are normal and the EXT PWR line contactor is open. The bus
tie contactor (1 and/or 2) automatically closes if generators 1 and/or 2 are not
operating.
OFF - The Generator field is de-energized and the line contactor opens. The fault
circuit is reset.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber if a protection trip is initiated by the Generator
control unit (GCU), or the line contactor opens without selecting the APU GEN
switch OFF. The APU GEN FAULT light is inhibited when APU speed is low.
8.BUS TIE Switch
AUTO - The Bus Tie contactors open or close automatically to maintain power
supply to AC buses 1 and 2.
One contactor is closed when one engine-driven generator supplies the associated
AC bus and the APU generator or external power supplies the other side.
Both contactors are closed in case of one engine-driven generator, or external

power supply.
OFF - Both Bus Tie contactors are open.
9.EXT PWR Switch

When pushed with the EXT PWR AVAIL light illuminated:
External Power line contactor closes

AVAIL light goes off
ON light illuminates
When pushed with the EXT PWR ON light illuminated:
External Power line contactor opens

ON light goes off
AVAIL light illuminates
AVAIL Light - Illuminates green provided External Power is plugged in and electrical
parameters are normal.
Air Conditioning & Pneumatic Controls
Air Conditioning
1.PACK Flow Selector
Permits selection of Pack Flow according to number of passengers and ambient
conditions.
2.Zone Temperature Selectors

Adjust Temperature for associated Zone.
3.HOT AIR Switch
ON - Automatically controls zone Hot Air pressure regulating valve.

OFF - Closes Hot Air pressure regulating valve and trim air valves and resets fault
circuit.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when duct overheat is detected. If this occurs, the
zone Hot Air pressure regulating valve and trim air valves automatically close. The
FAULT light stay on until ;power temperature is sensed with the switch off.
4.PACK 1/2 Switches
ON - Automatically controls Pack Flow control valve. Valve regulates flow, except
in the following conditions:
o Upstream pressure is below minimum
o Compressor outlet overheat
o During Engine Start sequence with ENG MODE selector set to IGN/START
or CRANK and:
Either ENG MASTER switch is ON
The start valve is open
N2 is less than 50%
o Corresponding fire switch is depressed
o DITCHING switch is selected ON
OFF - Closes Pack Flow control valve.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when Pack Flow control valve position disagrees
with selected position, or if compressor outlet overheats
5.RAM AIR Switch (Guarded)

ON - Illuminates when selected on. If the DITCHING switch is in its normal

guarded position:
o Ram Air inlet opens
o Normal outflow valve control is maintained if differential pressure is
greater than or equal to 1 psi
o Outflow valve opens if differential pressure is less than 1 psi.
OFF - Closes Ram Air inlet.
Pneumatic
6.ENG BLEED 1/2 Switches
ON - Opens Bleed valve provided:

o Upstream pressure is above 8 psi
o APU BLEED switch is OFF or APU Bleed valve is closed
o There is no leak, over-pressure or over-temperature detected
o ENG FIRE switch not released out
o Engine start valve is closed
OFF - Closes Bleed valve and HP valve. OFF light illuminates white.
o Over-pressure downstream of Bleed valve
o Bleed overheat
o Wing or engine leak on associated side
o Bleed valve not closed during Engine Start
o Bleed valve not closed with APU Bleed ON
7.APU BLEED Switch
ON - Opens APU Bleed valve provided N is greater than 95% and there is no leak
on APU or left side Bleed.
OFF - Closes APU valve.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when APU leak is detected.
8.X BLEED Selector
AUTO - Opens crossbleed valve if APU Bleed valve is open; closes crossbleed valve
if APU Bleed valve is closed or an air leak is detected.
OPEN - Opens crossbleed valve
SHUT - Closes crossbleed valve
Anti Ice Control, Window Heat & Cabin

Press Panel
Anti Ice
1.Wing
Controls Wing Anti Ice system simultaneously on both Wings.
ON
o
o
o
"ON" light illuminates

"WING A. ICE" message appear on ECAM MEMO display
Wing Anti Ice valves open provided pneumatic supply is available. On the
ground, the valves open for 30 seconds only
OFF
o "ON" light goes OFF
o Wing Anti Ice valves close
Fault Light - Illuminates when either of the following occur:
o Wing Anti Ice valve position disagrees with selected position.
o Low pressure is detected.
2.ENG 1 / 2
Controls the respective engine anti-ice system.
ON
o "ON" light illuminates

o "ENG A. ICE" message appear on ECAM MEMO display
o Engine Anti Ice valves open provided Engine bleed air is available.
o Continuous ignition is provided when the valve is open
OFF
o "ON" light goes OFF
o Engine Anti Ice valves close
Fault Light - Illuminates if Engine Anti Ice valve position disagrees with switch
position.
3.Probe/Window Heat
AUTO - Provides automatic Heating of Probes and Windows:

o Inflight
o On the ground provided one engine is running. (TAT Probes excluded)
ON - Provides Heating of Probes and Windows:
Cabin PRESS
4.MAN V/S CTL Switch
Controls the outflow valve position via the manual motor, when MODE SEL switch is
positioned to MAN. Spring loaded to neutral. Switch must be held in position until target
V/S is reached, as outflow valve operation is slow.
UP - Moves valve towards open position.

DN - Moves valve towards closed position.
5.Mode SEL Switch
Auto - Automatic mode is operating. Outflow valve is controlled by one system at

a time.
MAN - Allows manual control by the MAN V/S CTL switch. Illuminates white when
selected. The cabin altitude indication on the ECAM PRESS page may fluctuate
when switching from AUTO to MAN.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber only when fault detected in both automatic
systems.
6.LDG ELEV Selector
Auto (Detent) - Pressurization system uses FMGS-determined landing elevation to

optimize pressure schedule.
Other Positions - Pressurization system uses selected value for landing elevation
reference in the event of an FMGC failure or incorrect landing elevation in the
database. Actual value is displayed on the ECAM CRUISE and PRESS pages.
Ditching Switch ( Guarded )
Normal - Selects normal system operation.

ON - Commands operating system to close the outflow valve, emergency ram air
inlet, avionics ventilation inlet and extract valves and pack flow control valve.
o Outflow valve will not automatically close if under manual control
Lighting & APU Control Panel

7.Exterior Lights
Strobe Lights
Controls the operation of the white strobe lights located on each wing tip and below the
APU tail cone.
OFF - Turns lights OFF

AUTO - Causes strobe lights to come on automatically when the nose gear shock
absorber is not compressed.
ON - Turns lights ON
Beacon Lights
Controls the operation of the red Beacon lights located on the top and bottom of the
fuselage.

Wing Lights
Controls the operation of the wing illumination lights located on each side of the forward
fuselage. The lights illuminate the wing leading edge and engine air intake.

NAV & LOGO Lights

Controls the operation of the navigation lights. Dual navigation lights are located on each
wingtip and on the APU tail cone.

1 - Turns first set of navigation lights ON
2 - Turns second set of navigation lights ON
RWY Turn OFF Lights
Controls the operation of the Runway turnoff lights located on the nose gear strut.

Land L / R
Controls the operation of the Left and Right Landing lights located inboard of the engines.
RETRACT - Causes the respective light to retract and turn off.

OFF - Causes the respective light to go off. (but remain extended)
ON - Causes the respective light to extend. The light comes on automatically
when fully extended..
Nose
Controls the operation of the taxi and takeoff lights located on the nose gear strut.
OFF - Turns the taxi and takeoff lights OFF.

TAXI - Turns the taxi lights ON.
T.O. - Turns the taxi and takeoff lights ON.
APU Control
8.Master Switch
When selected ON:
On illuminates blue
ECB power-up test is initiated
APU air inlet flap opens
APU fuel isolation valve opens
APU fuel pump runs
ECAM APU page is displayed
When selected OFF:
On light extinguishes
APU START switch AVAIL light extinguishes
APU shuts down after two minutes for cooling
APU air inlet flap closes
9.START Switch
When selected ON:
On illuminates blue
The APU starter is energized after air inlet flap is fully open
Ignition occurs
At a preset N, the starter is de-energized and ignition ceases
At 95% N:
On light extinguishes
AVAIL light illuminates green
The APU is available to supply Bleed Air and/or Electrical power
After 10 seconds the ECAM APU page disappears.
10.Interior Lighting Control

OVHD INTEG LT
Controls the intensity of the overhead integral lighting.
Ice IND & STBY Compass

Controls the operation of the ice indicator and standby compass integral lighting.
Dome Light
OFF - Turns Dome light OFF

DIM - Reduces Dome lighting intensity
BRT - Selects both Dome lights on high intensity
ANN Light
TEST - Causes all flight deck annunciator lights to illuminate. All liquid crystal
displays (LCDs) indicate "8"s.
DIM - Reduces the illumination of Annunciator lights
BRT - Increases the illumination of the Annunciator lights for normal operation.
Emergency Lighting / Signs Control

11.Seat Belts Lights
OFF - Turns signs off and associated chime sounds.

ON - Causes FASTEN SEAT BELT signs (in cabin) and RETURN TO YOUR SEAT sign
(in lavatories) to illuminate. Associated chime sounds.
No Smoking Lights
OFF - Turns NO SMOKING and EXIT signs off and associated chime sounds.
AUTO - Causes NO SMOKING and EXIT to come on when the landing gear is
extended and to go off when the gear is retracted.. Associated chime sounds
when the signs come on and go off.
UPDATE - Currently the NO SMOKING sign is always illuminated and needs to
remain in Auto to allow for Emergency exit battery charging.
ON - Causes NO SMOKING signs to illuminate and associated chime sounds. The

EXIT signs may or may not illuminate, depending on which Cabin Attendant
Module (CAM) is installed.
12.EMER EXIT LT
ON - Causes overhead emergency lights, EXIT signs and escape path lighting
system to illuminate.
ARM - Causes overhead emergency lights to automatically illuminate if AC bus 1
or DC ESS SHED bus fails, or if the emergency generator is operating due to
normal aircraft electrical power failure.
Escape path lighting and EXIT signs automatically illuminate if DC ESS SHED bus
fails or normal aircraft electrical power fails without the emergency generator
operating.
EXIT sign also automatically illuminate when cabin altitude exceeds 11,300 feet
and may illuminate when the NO SMOKING switch is selected ON, independent of
EMER EXIT LT selector.
ADIRS Control Display Panel
1.Data Display Window

Displays the data selected by the DATA Selector. Keyboard entry overrides the display.
2.Data Selector
Test - Displays all 8s in data display window and illuminates ENT and CLR keys.
TK/GS - Displays true track and groundspeed.
PPOS - Displays present latitude and longitude.
WIND - Displays true Wind direction and speed.
HDG - Displays true Heading and minutes remaining until alignment is completed.
STS - Displays system status message code.
3.SYS Selector
OFF - Blanks data display window.

1, 3 or 2 - Displays data for associated IRS.
4.Data Entry Keyboard

Allows entry of preset position or heading in ATT mode, in the selected system.
Alpha Keys - Select N, S, E, W for present position entry or H for heading entry in
ATT mode.
Numeric Keys - Key in present position or present magnetic heading in ATT mode,
to the data display window.
ENT Key - Illuminates when and alpha key is selected. Enters keyed data into the
ADIRS when pushed.
CLR Key - Illuminates when keyed data is of an unreasonable value. Clears keyed
(but not yet entered) data from display window when pushed.
5.ON BAT Light
Illuminates amber when one or more ADIRUs is supplied by airplane battery only. Also
illuminates for a few seconds at the beginning of the alignment.
6.IR Lights 1, 2 & 3
FAULT - Illuminates amber when a Fault affects the associated IR. Flashes if
attitude and heading information is recoverable in the ATT mode.
ALIGN - Illuminates white when the associated IR is operating normally in the
ALIGN mode.
Flashes if:
o IR alignment fault detected.
o No present position entry has been made after ten minutes.
o Difference between position at shut down and entered position exceeds 1
of latitude or longitude.
7.IR Mode Selector
OFF - Deactivates associated ADIRU. Both ADR and IR data are not available,
NAV - Provides full inertial data to airplane system.
ATT - Provides only attitude and heading data if loss of navigation capability
occurs. Heading must be entered via the ADIRS Control Display Unit and must be
reset frequently.
8.ADR Lights 1, 2 & 3
FAULT - Illuminates amber when a fault is detected in the associated air data
reference part.
OFF Switch - Disconnects air data output to associated ADR. IR is not affected.
Flight Controls, Emergency Evacuation

System & Emergency Electrical Power
Controls
Flight Controls
1.ELAC Switch
ON - Engages the associated elevator and aileron computer.

OFF - Disengages associated computer.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber:
o When a failure is detected
o During ELAC power up test.
SEC Switch
ON - Engages the associated spoiler and elevator and aileron computer.

Fault Light - Illuminates amber when a failure is detected.
FAC Switch
ON - Engages the associated flight augmentation computer.

2.EVAC (INOP)
Command Switch
ON - Activates evacuation alert. The EVAC light flashes and horn sounds in the cockpit.
EVAC lights flash at forward and AFT Flight Attendant panels and Evacuation tone sounds
in the cabin. Pushing the COMMAND switch a second time cancels the Evacuation alert.
Horn CUT OFF Switch
Silences the Evacuation Horn in the cockpit when pushed.
CAPT and CAPT/PURS Switch (Wired Guard)
Safety wired to the CAPT/PURS position. Allows activation of an Evacuation alert from the
cockpit or cabin.
EMER ELEC PWR

3.EMER GEN Test Switch
Normally used by Maintenance.
GEN 1 Line Switch
OFF - Causes the GEN 1 line contactor to open. A fuel pump in each wing tank
remains powered by GEN 1 and GEN 2 powers AC bus 1.
Smoke Light - Illuminates amber when Smoke is detected in the avionics
Ventilation systen.
4.RAT & EMER GEN Fault Light
- Illuminates red with a loss of power to AC buses 1 and 2 if:
The emergency generator is not supplying electrical power, and

the nose gear is up.
RAT MAN ON Switch
AUTO - The RAT extends automatically, provided AC bus 1 and 2 are not
electrically powered and speed is above 100 knots. If the Landing Gear is up, the
emergency generator is hydraulically powered by the blue system.
ON - The RAT extends. Emergency generators coupling occurs provided the
landing gear is up.
Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

& Cockpit Voice Recorder (RCDR)
1.GPWS
TERR
OFF - Inhibits the GPWS enhanced modes.

FAULT - Illuminates when failure is detected with the enhanced modes.
SYS Switch
OFF - All GPWS warnings are inhibited.

FAULT Light - Illuminates amber when a GPWS malfunction is detected. All GPWS
warning are inhibited.
G/S Mode
Inhibits the GPWS glide slope mode.
FLAP Mode
Inhibits the GPWS Flap Mode to prevent nuisance warnings when landing with other than
landing flaps.
LDG FLAP 3
ON - Inhibits the GPWS Flap Mode to prevent nuisance warnings when landing
with flaps 3.
2.RCDR (INOP)
GND CTL Switch (Spring-loaded)

Any power interruption may cause the GND CTL switch to revert to AUTO.
ON - Energizes the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and digital flight data recorder
(DFDR). The ON light illuminates.
AUTO - CVR and DFDR are automatically energized illuminates.
o On the ground for the first five minutes following electrical power
application.
o On the ground with at least one engine running.
o In flight.
The CVR and DFDR stop automatically five minutes after the last engine is shut down.
CVR Erase Switch

Erases Cockpit voice recorder tape when pushed for more than two seconds, provided the
airplane is on the ground and the parking brake handle is on.
CVR Test Switch

When pushed and held, the CVR test is activated provided the CVR is energized and the
parking brake handle is on. During the test, a low frequency tone is heard through the
cockpit loudspeakers.
Oxygen Panel, Calls Panel &

Rain Repellent (INOP)
3.Oxygen Panel
Video IN Use
Illuminates when cabin Video System is operating.
Mask MAN ON Switch (Red Guarded)
AUTO - Oxygen mask doors open automatically when cabin altitude exceeds
14,000 feet.
ON - When pressed, Oxygen mask doors open.
Passenger SYS ON Light

Illuminates when Oxygen mask doors open. Remains on until the OXYGEN TMR RESET
switch is pushed on the overhead maintenance panel.
Crew Supply Switch
ON - Oxygen supply valve is open. Low Oxygen pressure is supplied to the masks.
OFF - Oxygen supply valve is closed and OFF light illuminates.
4.Calls Panel
MECH Switch
Initiates call to ground personnel. When pushed, the COCKPIT CALL light illuminates on
the external service interphone panel, and an external horn sounds. When released, the
external horn is silenced. The COCKPIT CALL light remains illuminated until the RESET
switch, located on the external service interphone panel, is pushed.
FWD/AFT Switches
When pushed:
A pink light illuminates at the corresponding Flight Attendant area call panel.
A "CAPTAIN CALL" message appears on the corresponding Flight Attendant
indication panel.
A high/low chime sounds through the corresponding loudspeaker.
EMER Switch (Guarded)

When selected ON:
The ON light flashes.

The CALL light flashes.
A pink light flashes at all Flight Attendant area call panels.
A "EMERGENCY CALL" message appears on all Attendant indication panels.
A high/low chime sounds through all loudspeakers.
If an emergency call is initiated from the cabin:
The ON light flashes.

The CALL light flashes.
Three long buzzers sound in the cockpit.
Reset is achieved when the Flight Attendant hangs up the handset.
Flight Controls & Cargo Heat
Flight Controls
1. ELAC Switch
ON - Engages the associated elevator and aileron computer.

Fault Light - Illuminates amber:
o When a failure is detected
o During ELAC power up test.
SEC 2/3 Switch
ON - Engages the associated spoiler and elevator and aileron computer.

FAC Switch
ON - Engages the associated flight augmentation computer.

2.Cargo Heat
HOT AIR Switch
AUTO - Automatically controls Cargo Heat pressure regulating valve.

OFF - Closes Cargo Heat pressure regulating valve and reset fault circuit.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when duct overheat is detected and extinguishes
when temperature drops and OFF is selected. System then resets with ISOL
VALVE switch ON.
AFT ISOL Valve Switch
AUTO - Opens inlet and outlet Isolation valves and activates extraction fan
provided there is no smoke detected in the AFT cargo compartment.
OFF - Closes inlet and outlet Isolation valves and turns off extraction fan.
Fault Light - Illuminates amber when either inlet or outlet valve is in disagreement
with the selected position.
Temperature Selector
Adjust temperature for AFT Cargo compartment.
COLD - Approximately 40F

HOT - Approximately 80F
Center - Approximately 60F
Ventilation Panel, Engine Start &

Rain Repellent & Wiper Controls
3.Ventilation Panel
Blower/Extract Switches
When both switches are in AUTO:
On ground before takeoff power applied: the Ventilation system is in open circuit
configuration.
On ground after takeoff power applied, or in flight: the Ventilation system is in
closed circuit configuration.
In flight, Ventilation system can be in the intermediate configuration if skin
temperature is above flight threshold.
When either switches are in OVRD:
The system goes to closed circuit configuration.

Air from Air Conditioning system is added to Ventilation system.
text
When both switches are in OVRD:
Air is provided from the Air Conditioning system and then extracted overhead.
The blower fan stops.
CAB Fans Switch
ON - Activates the two cabin recirculation fans.

OFF - Stops the two cabin recirculation fans.
4.Engine Manual Start / N1 Mode Panel
ENG MAN Start Switches
ON
The start valve opens, provided the ENG MODE selector is in CRANK or
IGN/START and N2 is less than 10%.
o Both pack valves close.
o The ON light illuminates blue.
OFF - The start valve is closed unless a start cycle is in progress.
o
ENG N1 Mode Switches
ON - Thrust control reverts from the normal (EPR) control mode to the alternate
(N1) control mode. When an automatic reversion to the N1 rated or unrated mode
occurs, selecting the switch confirms the mode. The ON light illuminates blue.
OFF - The normal (EPR) control mode is selected, if available.
5.Wiper Controls
Wiper Selector
Controls operation of the respective Wiper. When selected OFF, the Wiper stops out of
view.
6.Rain RPLNT Switch

Deactivated

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1. Flight Mode Annunciator

Displays 5 columns 3 lines of flight mode annunciations and messages

PFD Airspeed Indications

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2.Green Dot Speed

3. Actual Airspeed Reference Line

4. Speed Trend Arrow

5. Target Airspeed Pointer

Not displayed when LS (ILS information) is selected.

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ILS identification as decoded from the ILS receiver.

PFD Attitude Indications

Side Slip Index / Beta Target

10. Glide Slope Deviation Scale

11. Target Altitude or Selected FL Indicator

12. Altitude Indication

13. Barometric Reference Indication

PFD Vertical Speed Indications Label

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Analog Vertical Speed Pointer

Vertical speed exceeds 6000 fpm.

PFD Heading Indications Label

Selected Heading or Track Index

Points to the selected heading or track on the heading scale.

ILS Course Pointer

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1. Groundspeed and True Airspeed

Displays airplane speeds in green as determined by ADIRS.

2. Wind Direction / Speed

Identification (Tille) - Displays in white.

Arc Mode Range Marks

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Displays active Holding Pattern.

4. Left/Right Navaid Displays

Type of Navaid (ADF in green or VOR in white).

identification is provided through the aircrafts computer.

DME distance if a DME is co-located to the selected VOR.

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Primary Engine Display

1.Throttle Indication (circle)

Displays the predicted EPR or N1 corresponding to the throttle position.

Actual EGT Pointer and Indication

Maximum Permissible EGT

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Actual N1 Pointer and Indication

Upper Right Section

4.Thrust Limit Mode