A Flight Deck Documentation 26202

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A320 Flight Deck

Documentation
By: Ralf Anderseck 25.2.2002
Source: http://www.meriweather.com by jerome meriweather
1 Flight Deck A320
12.11.06 Ralf Anderseck Seite - 1-

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Inhaltsverzeichnis
1 Flight Deck A320__________________________________________________________ 1

2 Overhead Panel A320 ______________________________________________________ 3
SVCE INT OVRD Switch ________________________________________________________ 8
Avionics COMPT LT Switch _____________________________________________________ 8
Data Display Window __________________________________________________________ 12
SYS Selector _______________________________________________________________________ 12
SEC Switch ________________________________________________________________________ 13
FAC Switch ________________________________________________________________________ 13
GEN 1 Line Switch __________________________________________________________________ 13
MAN ON Switch ____________________________________________________________________ 14
3 Glareshield______________________________________________________________ 29
4 Center Instrument Panel___________________________________________________ 29
5 Control Pedestral_________________________________________________________ 29
6 Rudder Pedals ___________________________________________________________ 29

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2 Overhead Panel A320

2.1 Overhead Fuse Panel

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2.1.1. Captain's and F/O's

Read Light Control(A320)
Ajustable Light
Reading Light Knob

Controls the intensity of the overhead Reading
Light.

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2.1.2. Gasper Panel (A320)
Gasper Air Vents

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2.1.3. Fuse Panel (A320)
There are no hotspots on this panel. I left it as

is because it's pretty self-explanatory. The
lettering above each breaker explains what
circuit it accesses.

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2.1.4. Pedestal Floor Light
Auto Switching Control

Enables the Captain or First Officer to use
ACP 3 in case of ACP 1 or 2 failure.
• CAPT 3 - The Captain makes audio

selections on ACP 3 and ACP 1 is
deactivated.
• NORM - Each crewmember uses
respective dedicated equipment.
• F/O 3 - The First Officer makes audio
selections on ACP 3 and ACP 2 is
deactivated.

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automatically when the avionics

compartment door is opened.
2.1.5. Maintenance Panel • ON - Turns the avionics compartment
(A320) lighting on.
HYD
Blue Pump OVRD Switch (Guarded)

• ON - The Blue electric pump is
energized, provided the BLUE ELEC
PUMP switch, located on the hydraulic
panel, is in AUTO.
Leak Measurement Valve Switches

(Guarded)
Used for Maintenance ground test only. When

the light is on, portions of the Hydraulic system
are inoperative.
APU Auto Extinguishing Panel
APU TEST Switch

Tests APU Fire Warning, auto extinguishing
and shutdown circuits. For test, MASTER
switch must be ON and TEST switch must be
CVR HeadSet held down for 10 seconds. The OK light comes
on to indicate a successful test.
Audio Jack for monitoring the operation of the
Cockpit Voice Recorder. Used by Maintenance Reset Switch
Tech Personnel.
Resets test circuit.
Maintenance Oxygen Switch
• TMR Reset Switch - Resets control ENG

circuit when selected ON, and ON light ENG FADEC GND PWR
illuminates. PASSENGER SYS ON Switches (Guarded)
Light goes off.
• ON - Supply the associated FADEC
• TMR Reset Fault Light - Illuminates with ground power, provided the ENG
with a failure to de-energize the FIRE switch is not released.
oxygen mask door latches.
• Off - Disconnect ground power.
•
SVCE INT OVRD Switch
• AUTO - Enables communication to the
interphone jacks. The function is
inoperative when the landing gear is
not compressed.
• ON - Used by Maintenance to allow
communication when the landing gear
is not compressed. The ON light
illuminates.
•
Avionics COMPT LT Switch
• AUTO - Causes the avionics
compartment lighting to come on

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2.1.6. Captain's and F/O's

Read Light Control(A320)
Ajustable Light
Reading Light Knob

Controls the intensity of the overhead Reading Light.

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2.2. Overhead Panel 2

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2.2.1. OBS Audio ENT ( A320 )
OBS Audio ENT

Observer Audio

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• Numeric Keys - Key in present position

2.2.2. ADIRS Control Display Panel or present magnetic heading in ATT
(A320) 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.
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.
IR Lights 1, 2 & 3 toptop

• 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:
• IR alignment fault detected.
• No present position entry has
been made after ten minutes.
• Difference between position at
Data Display Window shut down and entered
position exceeds 1° of latitude
Displays the data selected by the DATA or longitude.
Selector. Keyboard entry overrides the display. IR Mode Selector toptop
• OFF - Deactivates associated ADIRU.
Data Selector Both ADR and IR data are not
• Test - Displays all 8s in data display available,
window and illuminates ENT and CLR • NAV - Provides full inertial data to
keys. airplane system.
• TK/GS - Displays true track and • ATT - Provides only attitude and
groundspeed. heading data if loss of navigation
• PPOS - Displays present latitude and capability occurs. Heading must be
longitude. entered via the ADIRS Control Display
• WIND - Displays true Wind direction Unit and must be reset frequently.
and speed. ADR Lights 1, 2 & 3 toptop
• HDG - Displays true Heading and • FAULT - Illuminates amber when a
minutes remaining until alignment is fault is detected in the associated air
completed. data reference part.
• STS - Displays system status OFF Switch - Disconnects air data output to
message code. associated ADR. IR is not affected.
SYS Selector
• OFF - Blanks data display window.
• 1, 3 or 2 - Displays data for associated
IRS.
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.

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“2.2.3 EVAC Controls (A320)“\|3

2.2.3 EVAC Controls (A320)
Flight Controls •
EVAC
ELAC Switch Command Switch
• ON - Engages the associated elevator ON - Activates evacuation alert. The EVAC
and aileron computer. light flashes and horn sounds in the cockpit.
• OFF - Disengages associated EVAC lights flash at forward and AFT Flight
computer. Attendant panels and Evacuation tone sounds
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber: in the cabin. Pushing the COMMAND switch a
• When a failure is detected second time cancels the Evacuation alert.
• During ELAC power up test. Horn Shut OFF Switch
SEC Switch Silences the Evacuation Horn in the cockpit
• ON - Engages the associated spoiler when pushed.
and elevator and aileron computer. CAPT and CAPT/PURS Switch (Wired
• OFF - Disengages associated Guard)
computer. Safety wired to the CAPT/PURS position.
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber when a Allows activation of an Evacuation alert from
failure is detected. the cockpit or cabin.
FAC Switch
EMER ELEC PWR
• ON - Engages the associated flight
EMER GEN Test Switch
augmentation computer.
Normally used by Maintenance.
• OFF - Disengages associated
GEN 1 Line Switch
computer.
• OFF - Causes the GEN 1 line
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber when a
contactor to open. A fuel pump in each
failure is detected.

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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.
RAT & ENER 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.
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.

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• On the ground with at least

2.2.4. Ground Proximity Warning one engine running.
System (GPWS) & • In flight.
The CVR and DFDR stop automatically five
Cockpit Voice Recorder (RCDR) ( minutes after the last engine is shut down.
A320 )
CVR Erase Switch
Erases tape when pushed for 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.
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.
RCDR
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.
• On the ground for the first five
minutes following electrical
power application.

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pushed, the COCKPIT CALL light illuminates

2.2.5. Oxygen Panel, Calls Panel & on the external service interphone panel, and
Rain Repellent & Wiper Controls ( an external horn sounds. When released, the
external horn is silenced. The COCKPIT CALL
A320 ) 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:
Oxygen Panel • The ON light flashes.
• The CALL light flashes.
Video IN Use • Three long buzzers sound in the
Illuminates when cabin Video System is cockpit.
operating. Reset is achieved when the Flight Attendant
hangs up the handset.
Mask MAN ON Switch (Red
Guarded) Wiper Controls
• AUTO - Oxygen mask doors open Rain RPLNT Switch
automatically when cabin altitude Deactivated
exceeds 14,000 feet.
• ON - When pressed, Oxygen mask Wiper Selector
doors open. Controls operation of the respective Wiper.
Passenger SYS ON Light When selected OFF, the Wiper stops out of
Illuminates when Oxygen mask doors open. view.
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.
•
Calls Panel
MECH Switch
Initiates call to ground personnel. When

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2.2.6. Engine / APU Fire Control

Panel ( A320 )
ENG 1 & 2 Fire Switches ( guarded ) APU Fire Switch ( guarded )

When released out, an electrical signal: When released out:
• Cancels aural warning • Cancels aural warning
• Arms squibs • APU shuts down
• Deactivates generator • Squib is armed
• Closes the following valves • Squib light illuminates
• Fuel LP • Fuel LP valve is closed
• Engine fuel return • APU bleed and crossbleed valves are
• Hydraulic bleed closed
• Pack flow control • APU generator is deactivated
• •
ENG 1 & 2 Fire Lights APU Fire Light
Illuminate independently of the switch position
as long as the respective engine fire warning is APU Fire light illuminates independently of
activated. switch position when the APU fire warning is
activated.
ENG 1 & 2 Agent 1/2 Switches
Arms when the corresponding ENG FIRE APU Agent Switch
switch is released out. SQUIB lights illuminate Arms by pushing the APU FIRE switch. SQUIB
to facilitate identification of the agent switch to light illuminates. When the AGENT switch is
be activated. When the AGENT switch is pushing momentarily:
pushed momentarily: • Bottle is discharged
• Bottle is discharged • DISCH light illuminates
• Related DISCH light illuminates •
• APU TEST Switch
ENG 1 & 2 TEST Switches Tests fire detection and extinguishing system
Test the fire detection and extinguishing operation.
system operation. Does not cause automatic shutdown of
• Activates ECAM ENG FIRE warning APU.
• Activates continuous chime • Activates ECAM APU FIRE warning
• Illuminates the following: • Activates continuous chime
• Flashing MASTER WARN • Illuminates the following:
lights • Flashing MASTER WARN
• ENG FIRE switch lights
• SQUIB lights • APU FIRE switch on APU
• DISCH lights FIRE Panel
• FIRE lights on engine start • SQUIB light
and ignition panel DISCH light
•

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2.2.7. Hydraulic Control & Fuel Panels ( A320 )
Hydraulic Control Panel • OFF - The Pump is de-

energized.
ENG 1 & 2 Pump Switch & Light • Fault Light - Illuminates amber to
• Switch indicate:
• ON - The Pump Pressurizes • Reservoir low level
the system when the Engine is • Reservoir overheat
running. • Reservoir low air pressure
• OFF - The Pump is • Pump low pressure
depressurized. Power Extinguishes when the BLUE ELEC
generation stops. PUMP switch is selected OFF, except
• Light during an overheat; in which case, the
Illuminates amber to indicate: light remains on as long as the
• Reservoir low level overheat is present.
• Reservoir overheat
• Reservoir low air pressure PTU Switch & Fault Light
• Pump low pressure • Switch
Extinguishes when the ENG PUMP • AUTO - The reversible motor
switch is selected OFF, except during pump is armed and both
an overheat; in which case, the light yellow and green electro-
remains on as long as the overheat is hydraulic valves are open. The
present. PTU runs automatically when
the differential pressure
RAT MAN ON Switch ( red Guard ) between the green and yellow
When pushed, the RAM Air Turbine extends. systems is more than 500 psi.
The RAT extends automatically in flight with a • OFF - Both green and yellow
loss of AC buses 1 and 2. PTU electro-hydraulic valves
are energized and close.
Blue ELEC Pump Switch & Fault Light ( Power transfer stops.
Guarded ) • Fault Light - Illuminates amber to
• Switch indicate:
• AUTO - The Pump is • Green or yellow reservoir
energized, provided AC power overheat
is available: • Green or yellow reservoir low
• In flight air pressure
• On the ground, • Green or yellow reservoir low
provided one engine is level
running or the BLUE Extinguishes when the PTU switch is
PUMP OVRD switch selected OFF, except during an
has been pressed. overheat; in which case, the light

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remains on as long as the overheat is • ON - Energize associated

present. Tank Pump; fuel feeds only
when center Tank Pumps'
Yellow ELEC Pump & Fault Light delivery pressure drops below
• Switch threshold.
• ON - The Pump is energized. • OFF - Deactivate associated
If electrical power is removed, Tank Pump.
the pump remains de- • Fault Lights - Illuminates amber when
energized at the next electrical the delivery pressure drops. Inhibited
power application. when OFF selected.
• OFF - The Pump is de- •
energized. It is automatically CTR TK 1 & 2 Pump Switches & Fault
energized when the forward or Lights
aft cargo door lever is • Switch
operated. During cargo door • ON - Activates associated
operation, all other yellow Center Tank Pump. If MAN
system users are inhibited, mode is selected on MODE
except for the No. 2 engine SEL switch.
thrust reverser and the brake • OFF - Deactivate associated
accumulator. Center Tank Pump.
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber to • Fault Lights - Illuminates amber when
indicate: the associated Pump is operating and
• Reservoir low level delivery pressure drops.
• Reservoir overheat •
• Reservoir low air pressure Mode SEL Switch & Fault Lights
• Pump low pressure • Switch
Extinguishes when the YELLOW • AUTO - Center Tank Pumps
ELEC PUMP switch is selected OFF, control is automatic:
except during an overheat; in which • Pumps operate at
case, the light remains on as long as engine start for two
the overheat is present. minutes
• Pumps operate
Fuel Panel provided slats are
retracted
X FEED Switch & Open Light • Pumps automatically
• Switch turn off five minutes
• OFF - Closes Crossfeed valve. after Center Tank low
• ON - Open Crossfeed valve. level is reached
ON illuminates white. • MAN - Allows manual control
• Open Light - Illuminates green when of Center Tank Pumps with
Crossfeed valve is fully open. CTR TK PUMP switches.
• • Fault Lights - Illuminates amber when
ENG 1 & 2 L/R TK Pumps Switch & Fault Center Tank has more than 550
Lights pounds of fuel and the left or right wing
• Switch Tank has less than 11,000 pounds.

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2.2.8. Electrical Control Panel ( A320 )
BAT 1/2 Indication Window AC ESS Feed Switch

Enables the AC ESS BUS to be powered via
Display the Battery voltage AC BUS 2 instead of AC BUS 1.
• Normal - AC ESS BUS is supplied
BAT 1/2 Switches from AC BUS 1.
Controls the operation of the corresponding • ALTN - AC ESS BUS is supplied from
battery charge limiter. AC BUS 2.
• AUTO - The Batteries are • Fault Light - Illuminates amber when
automatically connected to the DC the AC ESS BUS is not electrically
BAT bus during the following: powered.
• APU starting •
• Battery charging Galley Switch
• Below 100 knots on the • AUTO - The Galleys are electrically
ground with a loss of AC powered. The main Galley bus is
buses 1 and 2 automatically shed when only one
• OFF - The Battery charge limiter is not generator is operating, except on the
operating and the batery line contactor ground when the APU or external
is open. The OFF light illuminates power is available.
white provided the DC BAT bus is • OFF - The Galleys are not electrically
powered. The HOT BAT buses remain powered.
powered. • Fault Light - Illuminates amber when
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber when any generator load is above 100% of
the charging current for the its rated output.
corresponding battery increases at an •
abnormal rate. In addition, the battery IDG 1/2 Switches
contactor opens. Guarded and normally springloaded out. When
• pushed, the IDG is disconnected from its drive
shaft and can only be reconnected by
Maintenance.

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AVAIL Light - Illuminates green provided

GEN 1/2 Switches External Power is plugged in and electrical
• ON - The Generator field is energized parameters are normal.
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.
•
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.
•
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.
•
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

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2.2.9. Air Conditioning & Pneumatic Controls ( A320 )
Air Conditioning PACK 1/2 Switches

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

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• ON - Illuminates when selected on. If

the DITCHING switch is in its normal
guarded position:
• Ram Air inlet opens
• Normal outflow valve control is
maintained if differential
pressure is greater than or
equal to 1 psi
• Outflow valve opens if
differential pressure is less
than 1 psi.
• OFF - Closes Ram Air inlet.
Pneumatic
ENG BLEED 1/2 Switches

• ON - Opens Bleed valve provided:
• Upstream pressure is above 8
psi
• APU BLEED switch is OFF or
APU Bleed valve is closed
• There is no leak, over-
pressure or over-temperature
detected
• ENG FIRE switch not released
out
• Engine start valve is closed
• OFF - Closes Bleed valve and HP
valve. OFF light illuminates white.
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber to
indicate:
• Over-pressure downstream of
Bleed valve
• Bleed overheat
• Wing or engine leak on
associated side
• Bleed valve not closed during
Engine Start
• Bleed valve not closed with
APU Bleed ON
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.
•
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

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2.2.10. Anti Ice Control, Window Heat & Cabin Press Panel(A320)
Anti Ice Probe/Window Heat
Wing Probe/Window Heat

Controls Wing Anti Ice system simultaneously • AUTO - Provides automatic Heating of
on both Wings. Probes and Windows:
• ON • Inflight
• "ON" light illuminates • On the ground provided one
• "WING A. ICE" message engine is running. (TAT
appear on ECAM MEMO Probes excluded)
display • ON - Provides Heating of Probes and
• Wing Anti Ice valves open Windows:
provided pneumatic supply is •
available. On the ground, the Cabin PRESS
valves open for 30 seconds
only MAN V/S CTL Switch
• OFF Controls the outflow valve position via the
• "ON" light goes OFF manual motor, when MODE SEL switch is
• Wing Anti Ice valves close positioned to MAN. Spring loaded to neutral.
• Fault Light - Illuminates when either of Switch must be held in position until target V/S
the following occur: is reached, as outflow valve operation is slow.
• Wing Anti Ice valve position • UP - Moves valve towards open
disagrees with selected position.
position. • DN - Moves valve towards closed
• Low pressure is detected. position.
• •
ENG 1 / 2 Mode SEL Switch
Controls the respective engine anti-ice system. • Auto - Automatic mode is operating.
• ON Outflow valve is controlled by one
• "ON" light illuminates system at a time.
• "ENG A. ICE" message • MAN - Allows manual control by the
appear on ECAM MEMO MAN V/S CTL switch. Illuminates white
display when selected. The cabin altitude
• Engine Anti Ice valves open indication on the ECAM PRESS page
provided Engine bleed air is may fluctuate when switching from
available. AUTO to MAN.
• Continuous ignition is provided • Fault Light - Illuminates amber only
when the valve is open when fault detected in both automatic
• OFF systems.
• "ON" light goes OFF LDG ELEV Selector
• Engine Anti Ice valves close • Auto (Detent) - Pressurization system
• Fault Light - Illuminates if Engine Anti uses FMGS-determined landing
Ice valve position disagrees with elevation to optimize pressure
switch position. schedule.
• Other Positions - Pressurization
system uses selected value for landing
elevation reference in the event of an

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FMGC failure or incorrect landing • ON - Commands operating system to

elevation in the database. Actual value close the outflow valve, emergency
is displayed on the ECAM CRUISE ram air inlet, avionics ventilation inlet
and PRESS pages. and extract valves and pack flow
• control valve.
Ditching Switch ( Guarded ) Outflow valve will not automatically
• Normal - Selects normal system
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2.2.11. Lighting & APU Control Panel ( A320 )
Exterior Lights Land L / R

Controls the operation of the Left and Right
Strobe Lights Landing lights located inboard of the engines.
Controls the operation of the white strobe • RETRACT - Causes the respective
lights located on each wing tip and below the light to retract and turn off.
APU tail cone. • OFF - Causes the respective light to
• OFF - Turns lights OFF go off. (but remain extended)
• AUTO - Causes strobe lights to come • ON - Causes the respective light to
on automatically when the nose gear extend. The light comes on
shock absorber is not compressed. automatically when fully extended..
• ON - Turns lights ON •
• Nose
Beacon Lights Controls the operation of the taxi and takeoff
Controls the operation of the red Beacon lights lights located on the nose gear strut.
located on the top and bottom of the fuselage. • OFF - Turns the taxi and takeoff lights
• OFF - Turns lights OFF OFF.
• ON - Turns lights ON • TAXI - Turns the taxi lights ON.
• • T.O. - Turns the taxi and takeoff lights
Wing Lights ON.
Controls the operation of the wing illumination •
lights located on each side of the forward APU Control
fuselage. The lights illuminate the wing leading
edge and engine air intake. Master Switch
• OFF - Turns lights OFF When selected ON:
• ON - Turns lights ON • On illuminates blue
• • ECB power-up test is initiated
NAV & LOGO Lights • APU air inlet flap opens
Controls the operation of the navigation lights. • APU fuel isolation valve opens
Dual navigation lights are located on each • APU fuel pump runs
wingtip and on the APU tail cone. • ECAM APU page is displayed
• OFF - Turns lights OFF When selected OFF:
• 1 - Turns first set of navigation lights • On light extinguishes
ON • APU START switch AVAIL light
• 2 - Turns second set of navigation extinguishes
lights ON • APU shuts down after two minutes for
• cooling
RWY Turn OFF Lights • APU air inlet flap closes
Controls the operation of the Runway turnoff •
lights located on the nose gear strut. START Switch
• OFF - Turns lights OFF When selected ON:
• ON - Turns lights ON • On illuminates blue
• • The APU starter is energized after air
inlet flap is fully open
• Ignition occurs

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• At a preset N, the starter is de- • ON - Causes NO SMOKING signs to

energized and ignition ceases illuminate and associated chime
At 95% N: sounds. The EXIT signs may or may
• On light extinguishes not illuminate, depending on which
• AVAIL light illuminates green Cabin Attendant Module (CAM) is
• The APU is available to supply Bleed installed.
Air and/or Electrical power •
• After 10 seconds the ECAM APU page EMER EXIT LT
disappears. • ON - Causes overhead emergency
• lights, EXIT signs and escape path
Interior Lighting Control lighting system to illuminate.
• ARM - Causes overhead emergency
OVHD INTEG LT lights to automatically illuminate if AC
Controls the intensity of the overhead integral bus 1 or DC ESS SHED bus fails, or if
lighting. the emergency generator is operating
due to normal aircraft electrical power
Ice IND & STBY Compass failure.
Controls the operation of the ice indicator and
standby compass integral lighting. Escape path lighting and EXIT signs
automatically illuminate if DC ESS
Dome Light SHED bus fails or normal aircraft
• OFF - Turns Dome light OFF electrical power fails without the
• DIM - Reduces Dome lighting intensity emergency generator operating.
• BRT - Selects both Dome lights on
high intensity EXIT sign also automatically illuminate
ANN Light when cabin altitude exceeds 11,300
• TEST - Causes all flight deck feet and may illuminate when the NO
annunciator lights to illuminate. All SMOKING switch is selected ON,
liquid crystal displays (LCDs) indicate independent of EMER EXIT LT
"8"s. selector.
• DIM - Reduces the illumination of
Annunciator lights
• BRT - Increases the illumination of the
Annunciator lights for normal
operation.
Emergency Lighting / Signs Control
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.

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2.2.12. a320 Throttle Controls Transmission Switches
When pushed in, selected the associated Reception Knobs

channel for transmission and the three green Select reception channels and adjust
lines illuminate. The channel is deselected by associated audio levels. When knob is
pushing the switch again or selecting another released out, the respective channel is
channel. selected and the knob illuminates.
• VHF/HF - When pushed, allows INT / RAD Switch
communication on applicable Operates as a press-to-talk switch for boon or
transceiver. "CALL" flashes when a oxygen mask microphones.
SELCAL is received on the applicable
• INT - The interphone is "hot" between
radio.
cockpit crew members, regardless of
• INT - When pushed, allows the transmission switch selection. The
communication on the flight interphone INT knob must be selected for
system. "MECH" flashes when a call is reception.
received from the external service
• Neutral - Disconnects microphones
interphone panel. Light goes off after
from transmission. Reception is
60 seconds if not reset.
normal.
• CAB - When pushed, allows
• RAD - Connects boom or mask
communication on the Cabin
microphones to facility selected on the
interphone system or service
ACP. Spring-loaded to the neutral
interphone. "ATT" flashes when a call
position.
is received from a Flight Attendant
station. Light goes off after 60 seconds ON Voice Switch
if not reset. Inhibits ADF and VOR IDENT signals. Switch
illuminates when pushed in.
• PA - Used for PA transmission via
boom, oxygen mask or hand mike. Reset Switch
The transmission switch must be Extinguishes lights in the CALL, MECH and
pressed and held to use the PA ATT transmission switches.
system. PA announcements can also
be made using the cockpit handset
without selecting the PA transmission
switch.

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2.2.13. Radio Management Panel (RMP) ( A320 )
Frequency Displays Windows

• ACTIVE - Shows the active frequency NAV Switch (Guarded)
of the selected radio (which is When pressed on RMP 1 or 2, the radio
identified by the illuminated radio navigation back-up mode engages.
selection key). Removes auto-tuning from the FMGC and the
• STBY/CRS - Displays the NAV course VOC, ILS and ADF receivers are controlled by
or standby radio frequency. This the RMP.
frequency is activated by pushing the The switch illuminates green when pushed.
transfer switch, and is changed by Pushing switch a second time returns control
rotating the frequency selector knobs. to the FMGC.
•
Transfer Switch (Arrow) STBY NAV Selection Switches (VOR, ILS,
When pushed, exchanges the active and MLS & ADF)
standby frequencies, and tunes the new active When the NAV switch is selected, enables
frequency. tuning of the selected navaid via the frequency
selector knobs.
Radio Selection Switches (VHF, HF & AM) Each RMP tunes its respective VOR.
When pushed, the ACTIVE window displays Tuning an ILS on either RMP tunes both ILS
the tuned frequency and the STBY/CRS receivers, if both RMPs are in the standby NAV
window displays the Standby frequency. mode.
The ADF can only be tuned on RMP 1.
SEL Indicator
Illuminates on both RMPs when a transceiver BFO Switch
normally associated with an RMP is tuned by When selected, the Beat Frequency Oscillator
another RMP. mode becomes active, provided the ADF
receiver is selected.
Frequency Selector Knobs
Selects the course or standby radio frequency. ON/OFF Switch
Displayed in STBY/CRS window. Controls the power supply to the Radio
Inner knob controls decimal values. Management
.

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2.2.14. Flight Controls & Cargo Heat(A320)
Flight Controls • Fault Light - Illuminates amber when a

failure is detected.
ELAC Switch Cargo Heat
• ON - Engages the associated elevator
and aileron computer. HOT AIR Switch
• OFF - Disengages associated • AUTO - Automatically controls Cargo
computer. Heat pressure regulating valve.
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber: • OFF - Closes Cargo Heat pressure
• When a failure is detected regulating valve and reset fault circuit.
• During ELAC power up test. • Fault Light - Illuminates amber when
• duct overheat is detected and
SEC 2/3 Switch extinguishes when temperature drops
• ON - Engages the associated spoiler and OFF is selected. System then
and elevator and aileron computer. resets with ISOL VALVE switch ON.
• OFF - Disengages associated •
computer. AFT ISOL Valve Switch
• Fault Light - Illuminates amber when a • AUTO - Opens inlet and outlet
failure is detected. Isolation valves and activates
• extraction fan provided there is no
FAC Switch smoke detected in the AFT cargo
• ON - Engages the associated flight compartment.
augmentation computer. • OFF - Closes inlet and outlet Isolation
• OFF - Disengages associated valves and turns off extraction fan.
computer. • Fault Light - Illuminates amber when
either inlet or outlet valve is in

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disagreement with the selected • COLD - Approximately 40°F

position. • HOT - Approximately 80°F
• • Center - Approximately 60°F
Temperature Selector
Adjust temperature for AFT Cargo
compartment.

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2.2.15. Cargo Smoke Panel ( A320 )
A320 Cargo Smoke Panel •

DISCH Agent 2 Light (amber)
Smoke Light (red) FWD / AFT • Illuminates 60 minutes after Agent 1 is
Illuminates when smoke is detected in discharged in the FWD or AFT
respective Cargo compartment. Activated by compartment.
both loops or by one loop if the other is faulty. • Extinguishes when Agent 2 is
Activation of the AFT CARGO SMOKE light discharged.
also closes the AFT Cargo inlet and outlet •
isolation valves and shuts off the AFT Cargo DISCH Lights 1 & 2 (amber)
extraction fan. Illuminate when associated extinguishing agent
has been discharged.
A320 TEST Button
• Tests smoke detectors in sequence. DISCH ( red Guarded )
• Tests SMOKE lights twice with Discharges associated agent (1 or 2) in the
associated ECAM. respective Cargo compartment (FWD or AFT).
• Closes ventilation system isolation
valves.
• Tests DISCH lights.

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2.2.16. Ventilation Panel, Engine Start & Rain Repellent &

Wiper Controls ( A320 )
Ventilation Panel • ON
Blower/Extract Switches • The start valve opens,
When both switches are in AUTO: provided the ENG MODE
• On ground before takeoff power selector is in CRANK or
applied: the Ventilation system is in IGN/START and N2 is less
open circuit configuration. than 10%.
• On ground after takeoff power applied, • Both pack valves close.
or in flight: the Ventilation system is in • The ON light illuminates blue.
closed circuit configuration. • OFF - The start valve is closed unless
• In flight, Ventilation system can be in a start cycle is in progress.
the intermediate configuration if skin •
temperature is above flight threshold. ENG N1 Mode Switches
When either switches are in OVRD: • ON - Thrust control reverts from the
• The system goes to closed circuit normal (EPR) control mode to the
configuration. alternate (N1) control mode. When an
• Air from Air Conditioning system is automatic reversion to the N1 rated or
added to Ventilation system. unrated mode occurs, selecting the
• text switch confirms the mode. The ON
When both switches are in OVRD: light illuminates blue.
• Air is provided from the Air • OFF - The normal (EPR) control mode
Conditioning system and then is selected, if available.
extracted overhead. •
• The blower fan stops. Wiper Controls
CAB Fans Switch
• ON - Activates the two cabin Wiper Selector
recirculation fans. Controls operation of the respective Wiper.
• OFF - Stops the two cabin recirculation When selected OFF, the Wiper stops out of
fans. view.
Engine Manual Start / N1 Mode Panel
Rain RPLNT Switch
ENG MAN Start Switches

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3.1. a320 ACARS IDU AUTO Land
Auto Land • The CLR key on the ECAM Control

Illuminates below 200 feet RA in the LAND Panel is pushed.
mode when any one of the following occurs: • The EMER CANC key on the ECAM
• Both Autopilots are off. Control Panel is pushed.
• Excessive localizer deviation or glide
slope deviation. CHRONO Switch
• Loss of localizer signal above 15 feet • First push causes Chronometer time to
RA or loss of glide slope signal above display in boxed format in lower-left
100 feet RA. comer of on-side ND. Operates
independently of clock Chronometer
Master WARN Light and other ND Chronometer.
Flash red for level 3 Warnings. Accompanied • Second push freezes the displayed
by an aural Warning. value.
The lights extinguish when: • Third push resets the Chronometer
• Either MASTER WARN light is and removes the display.
pushed.
• The Warn no longer exists.
• The CLR key on the ECAM Control Side Stick Priority Lights
Panel is pushed. Arrow Light
• The EMER CANC key on the ECAM Illuminates red in front of pilot losing authority.
Control Panel is pushed. Extinguishes when sidestick activation is re-
The aural Warning stops when: established by:
• Either MASTER WARN light is • Release of other priority switch in less
pushed. than 30 seconds.
• The Warning no longer exists. • Pushing either priority switch
• The EMER CANC key on the ECAM momentarily to cancel a latched
Control Panel is pushed. priority condition.
•
Master CAUT Light Captain's Light
Illuminate amber for level 2 cautions. Illuminates green to indicate associated
Accompanied by a single chime. Sidestick has established priority by activation
The lights extinguish when: of its priority switch and the opposite Sidestick
• Either MASTER CAUT light is pushed. is not in neutral.
• The Caution no longer exists. Extinguishes when the opposite ( F/O Light ) is
returned to neutral.

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3.2. a320 EFIS
Barometric Window scales are displayed on the PFD and the

Displays Barometric reference. switch illuminates. Deviation symbols are
displayed when a valid ILS signal is being
Barometric Selector received.
Provides selection of Barometric reference.
The outer knob selects units of reference in Data Display Switches (5)
inches of mercury (In Hg) or Hectopascals Display optional data in addition to the data
(hPa). The inner knob provides selection of the permanently displayed in the PLAN, ARC and
reference value displayed in the Barometric ROSE NAV modes. Only one switch can be
window and on the PFD. At airplane power-up, activated at a time, The selected switch is
either 1013 hPa or 29.92 In Hg is displayed. illuminates.
When the selector is pulled, the standard Mode Selector

Barometric reference setting (1013 hPa/29.92 Provides selection of desired navigation
In Hg) is displayed in the Barometric window display.
and "STD" is displayed on the PFD. Pushing
the knob enables selection of a new Range Selector
Barometric reference. Provides selection of desired Range on the
respective ND. In the event of a mode or
FD Switch Range data failure, the ND defaults to ROSE
When pushed, the respective flight director NAV with an 80 nm Range.
command bars or flight path vector/flight path
director is displayed on the associated PFD VOR/ADF Selector 1&2
and the switch illuminates. Provides selection of VOR and/or ADF bearing
pointers and DME on respective ND in any
ILS Switch mode except PLAN. Corresponding navaid
When pressed, the localizer and glide slope data characteristics are shown.

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3.3. a320 Flight Control Unit
FCU Window
When pulled, the selected speed displayed in
SPD / MACH Window the SPD/MACH window engages.
Displays dashes when the speed/Mach is
managed. Displays selected speed from the When pushed, FMGS managed speed
FCU or pre-selected speed from the MCDU. engages, the managed speed light illuminates
and dashes appear in the SPD/MACH window.
Managed Speed Light
Illuminates to indicate an FMGS managed Heading / Track Knob
speed is being flown. When rotated, changes the value displayed in
the HDG/TRK window.
Heading / Track Window When pulled, the selected heading/track
Displays dashes when LNAV is engaged. displayed in the HDG/TRK window engages.
If a heading is selected prior to pulling the
LAT Light knob, the airplane turns in the shortest
Illuminates to indicate managed lateral mode is direction to the selected heading.
either armed or engaged. If a heading is selected after pulling the knob,
the airplane turns to the new heading in the
Flight Director Display Mode direction the knob is turned.
If the knob is pulled during a turn, the airplane
Indicates that the flight director is in either
HDG V/S or TRK FPA display mode. rolls out on the existing heading.
ALT Window When pushed, LNAV engaes, the LAT light

Displays altitude selected with the altitude illumonates and dashes appear in the
knob. The window never displays dashes, HDG/TRK window.
even when VNAV is engaged.
LOC Switch
LVL / CH Light Arms, engages, or disengages the LOC mode.
Illuminates to indicate managed vertical mode It takes a minimum of 3 seconds after arming
is either armed or engaged. for the LOC to engage in the capture mode
V/S / FPA Window Flight Director Mode Switch

Displays the vertical speed or flight path angle When pushed, changes between
selected using the vertical speed/flight path heading/vertical speed and track/flight path
angle knob. The applicable mode is controlled angle display modes of both flight directors.
with the HDG-V/S TRK-FPA switch.
AP Switches
Switches / Knobs left to right Engages/disengage selected autopilot.
SPD / MACH Switch Illuminate green when the autopilot is
When pushed, changes the value in the engaged.
SPD/MACH window from airspeed to Mach,
and vice-versa. A/THR Switch
Arms or deactivates autothrottle system.
Speed / MACH Switch Illuminates green if the autothrottle is armed or
When rotated, changes the value displayed in engaged.
the SPD/MACH window.

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Altitude Knob Metric ALT Switch

Changes the altitude displayed in the ALT When pushed, the FCU altitude is displayed in
window. meters on ECAM.
The inner knob rotates to change the altitude
value. Vertical Speed / Flight Path Angle Knob
The outer knob provides selection of 100 or When rotated, selects the vertical speed or
1000 foot increments. flight path angle displayed in the V/S / FPA
window.
When pulled, the open climb or open descent When the knob is pulled, vertical speed
engages. engages.
When the knob is pushed, the airplane
When pushed, VNAV engages and the immediately levels off.
LVL/CH light illuminates.
APPR Switch
EXPED Switch Arms, engages or disengages the following
Engages the EXPED mode to reach the modes:
altitude window with maximum vertical LOC and G/S modes if an ILS approach has
gradient. The expedite mode can only be been slected from the MCDU database.
disengaged by the engagement of another APP NAV, FINAL and FINAL APP modes if a
mode. non-precision approach has been selected
from the MCDU database.

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3.4. a320 EFIS
Barometric Window scales are displayed on the PFD and the

switch illuminates. Deviation symbols are
Displays Barometric reference. displayed when a valid ILS signal is being
received.
Barometric Selector
Provides selection of Barometric reference. Data Display Switches (5)
The outer knob selects units of reference in Display optional data in addition to the data
inches of mercury (In Hg) or Hectopascals permanently displayed in the PLAN, ARC and
(hPa). The inner knob provides selection of the ROSE NAV modes. Only one switch can be
reference value displayed in the Barometric activated at a time, The selected switch is
window and on the PFD. At airplane power-up, illuminates.
either 1013 hPa or 29.92 In Hg is displayed.
Mode Selector
When the selector is pulled, the standard Provides selection of desired navigation
Barometric reference setting (1013 hPa/29.92 display.
In Hg) is displayed in the Barometric window
and "STD" is displayed on the PFD. Pushing Range Selector
the knob enables selection of a new Provides selection of desired Range on the
Barometric reference. respective ND. In the event of a mode or
Range data failure, the ND defaults to ROSE
FD Switch NAV with an 80 nm Range.
When pushed, the respective flight director
command bars or flight path vector/flight path VOR/ADF Selector 1&2
director is displayed on the associated PFD Provides selection of VOR and/or ADF bearing
and the switch illuminates. pointers and DME on respective ND in any
mode except PLAN. Corresponding navaid
ILS Switch data characteristics are shown.
When pressed, the localizer and glide slope

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3.5. a320 ACARS IDU AUTO Land
Illuminates below 200 feet RA in the LAND • The CLR key on the ECAM Control
mode when any one of the following occurs: Panel is pushed.
• Both Autopilots are off. • The EMER CANC key on the ECAM
• Excessive localizer deviation or glide Control Panel is pushed.
slope deviation.
• Loss of localizer signal above 15 feet CHRONO Switch
RA or loss of glide slope signal above • First push causes Chronometer time to
100 feet RA. display in boxed format in lower-left
comer of on-side ND. Operates
Master WARN Light independently of clock Chronometer
Flash red for level 3 Warnings. Accompanied and other ND Chronometer.
by an aural Warning. • Second push freezes the displayed
The lights extinguish when: value.
• Either MASTER WARN light is • Third push resets the Chronometer
pushed. and removes the display.
• The Warn no longer exists.
• The CLR key on the ECAM Control
Panel is pushed. Side Stick Priority Lights
• The EMER CANC key on the ECAM Arrow Light
Control Panel is pushed. Illuminates red in front of pilot losing authority.
The aural Warning stops when: Extinguishes when sidestick activation is re-
• Either MASTER WARN light is established by:
pushed. • Release of other priority switch in less
• The Warning no longer exists. than 30 seconds.
• The EMER CANC key on the ECAM • Pushing either priority switch
Control Panel is pushed. momentarily to cancel a latched
priority condition.
Master CAUT Light Captain's Light
Illuminate amber for level 2 cautions. Illuminates green to indicate associated
Accompanied by a single chime. Sidestick has established priority by activation
The lights extinguish when: of its priority switch and the opposite Sidestick
• Either MASTER CAUT light is pushed. is not in neutral.
• The Caution no longer exists. Extinguishes when the opposite ( F/O Light ) is
returned to neutral.

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4.1. Gasper Air Vent & Speaker(A320)
Gasper Air Vent
Speaker

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4.2. Captain's Forward Panel(A320)
GPWS - G / S briefcase areas and the floor around the pilot

• GPWS - Illuminates red when any seats
GPWS mode from 1 through 4 is
activated and an aural warning
sounds.
• G / S - Illuminates amber when GPWS
mode 5 is activated and the "Glide
Slope" aural warning sounds. Pressing
the switch silences the "Glide Slope"
warning and turns off the G/S light.
•
PFD Brightness Control Knob
Manually adjusts on-side PFD brightness.
When PFD is selected OFF, the PFD image is
auto,atically displayed on the on-side ND. (ND
may be recovered by pushing the PFD/ND
XFR switch.)
PFD/ND XFR Switch

Interchanges the on-side PFD and ND
displays.
ND Brightness Control Knob

Manually adjusts on-side ND brightness. Outer
knob controls the brightness of the weather
radar image only. Inner knob controls the
general brightness of the ND symbology.
Loud Speaker Knob

Adjust loudspeaker audio volume. Aural alert,
CVR test, and voice message level are not
controlled by these knobs.
Console/Floor Lighting Selector

Controls the intensity of the side consoles,

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4.3. Captain's Primary Flight Display (PFD)(A320)
Flight Mode Annunciations • S - Minimum Slat Retraction Speed -

Displays 5 columns 3 lines of flight mode Appears in green next to the minimum
annunciations and messages speed for selecting position 0 when the
FLAPS selector is in position 1.
PFD Airspeed Indications Computed by the FACs.
• 1 - Decision Speed (V1) - Appears in
Overspeed Protection Symbol blue next to the speed entered by the
Indicates in green the speed (VMO + 6 knots / crew through the MCDU. When out of
Mmo + 0.01) at which Overspeed protection indication range, appears on upper
activates. part of scale. Disappears after lift-off.
•
VMAX Actual Airspeed Reference Line
Defined by the lower end of a red and black Indicates the actual airspeed where the scale
strip along the speed scale. Represents the value moves in front of the line. Airspeed
lowest of VMC ( or MMC ), VFE, or VLE if the indication starts from 30 knots.
landing gear is extended. Computed by the
FACs. Speed Trend Arrow
Starting from the airspeed reference line,
Green Dot Speed points to the speed value which will be attained
Appears while flying in the clean configuration. in 10 seconds if the acceleration remains
Represents the best lift-to-drag, as computed constant. Appears only when speed difference
by the FACs. is greater than two knots. Disappears when
speed difference is less than one knot, or if
Speed Indicators FACs fail
• F - Minimum Flap Retraction Speed -
Appears in green next to the minimum Target Airspeed Pointer
speed for selecting position 1 when the Points to the target airspeed value or the
FLAPS selector is in position 3 or 2. airspeed corresponding to the target Mach
Computed by the FACs. number. The pointer is magenta when the

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target airspeed is the value computed by the continuously when the deviation exceeds one
FMGC in managed speed mode. The pointer is dot for two seconds or more (above 100 feet
blue when the target airspeed is manually RA).
entered on the FMGC or manually entered on
the FCU. When the target airspeed is out of Glide Slope Deviation Index and Localizer
the speed tape range, the target speed value is Index
displayed above or below the speed tape in Appear when glide slope and localizer signals
numeric form. are valid if deviation scales are displayed.
Minimum Selectable Speed (VLS) Localizer Scale

Represents 1.13 stall speed (VS) during Appears when ILS switch is pushed. Flashes
takeoff or following touch and go as computed continuously when the deviation exceeds one-
by the FACs. fourth dot for two seconds or more (above 15
feet RA).
Alpha Protection Speed
Represents the speed corresponding to the Target Altitude or Selected FL Indicator
angle of attack at which alpha protection Indicates the FCU-selected target altitude or
activates, as computed in pitch normal law by the selected flight level.
the FACs.
Altitude Indication
Mach Number Displays altitude in green on a white moving
Displays when number is greater than .5. scale. "NEG" appears in window to indicate
negative altitude. Window changes from yellow
ILS Information to amber if the airplane deviates from the
The following appears when an ILS frequency selected altitude or flight level. Numerical value
and course have been selected in the MCDU changes from green to amber when the
and when the ILS switch on the EFIS control airplane flies below any MDA entered in the
panel is pushed: MCDU.
• ILS identification as decoded from the
ILS receiver. Barometric Reference Indication
• ILS frequency. Indicates that either STD or QNH has been
• DME distance if a DME is co-located. selected as barometric reference.
PFD Attitude Indications PFD Vertical Speed IndicationsLabel
Fixed Airplane Symbol Vertical Speed Scale

Displays white on grey. Graduated each 500
Pitch Scale feet per minute.
Provides graduations between 80° nose up
and 80° nose down with 2.5° increments Digital Vertical Speed Indication
between 10° nose down and 30° nose up. Displays green. Disappears when vertical
speed is less than 200 feet per minute.
Roll Index Window surrounding indication becomes
Points to angle of bank on roll scale. amber to indicate inertial data has been
replaced by barometric information.
Roll Scale
Provides graduations at 0, 10, 20, 30 and 45 Analog Vertical Speed Pointer
degrees of bank. Displays green. If vertical speed exceeds 2000
feet per minute, pointer positions to end of
Side Slip Index / Beta Target scale. Speed indicators becoming amber if any
Indicates lateral acceleration on the ground of the following occur:
and side slip in flight as provided by ADIRS. • Vertical speed exceeds 6000 fpm.
Reaches stop at .3Gs. • Vertical speed exceeds 2000 fpm
descent and radio altitude is between
Bank Angle Limit Indicator 2500 and 1000 feet.
Indicates bank angle limitation in green at ±67° • Vertical exceeds 1200 fpm descent
on roll scale. Replaced by amber "X" with loss and radio altitude is less than 1000
of normal law. feet.
Glide Slope Deviation Scale PFD Heading IndicationsLabel

Appears when ILS switch is pushed. Flashes Actual Track Diamond

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Indicates the actual track on the heading scale

in green. ILS Course Pointer
Appears when an ILS frequency and course
Selected Heading or Track Index have been selected and when ILS switch is
Points to the selected heading or track on the pushed.
heading scale.

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4.4. Captain's Navigation Display (ND)(A320)
Groundspeed and True Airspeed • Estimated Time of Arrival

Displays airplane speeds in green as
determined by ADIRS.
(05:36) - Displays in green.
Arc Mode Range Marks
Wind Direction / Speed Displays range scale selected on the EFIS
Displays wind direction and speed with respect control panel (10 to 320 nm) in white.
to true north in numeric form and wind direction
in respect to magnetic north in green arrow Weather Radar Image
form. Dashes indicate no wind data received. Displays when radar is operating in all modes
except PLAN. The echo colors correspond to
APP Massages the precipitation rate.
Displayed in green when an ILS or VOR
approach has been selected on the MCDU. Chronometer Indication
Displays elapsed time in white when on-side
TO Waypoint Information chronometer is started.
• Identification (Tille) - Displays ILS Marker Beacon
in white. Flashes blue for outer marker, amber for
• Track To Go (011) - Displays in middle marker and white for inner marker.
green. Runway
• Distance To Go (5.5nm) - Displays selected Runway as oriented runway
Displays in green. symbol. Down to scale if range 10, 20 or 40 nm
is selected.

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• Shape and color of the associated

Holding Pattern bearing pointer.
Displays active Holding Pattern. • Navaid identification (or frequency if no
identification is available).
VOR/DME Navaid • DME distance if a DME is co-located
Displays green if a current waypoint, white if it to the selected VOR.
is the TO waypoint, blue when tuned for • Method of tuning
display and magenta when not a part of the • M for Navaid manualy tuned
flight plan but displayed as option as selected through the MCDU
on the FCU. • R for Navaid tuned from an
RMP.
Left/Right Navaid Displays Airplane Symbol
Display the following information for the
selected Navaid, the left side for receiver one Waypoints
and the right side for receiver two: Active waypoint displays white, all others
• Type of Navaid (ADF in green or VOR green. Others magenta when WPT display
in white). selected.

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4.5. Standby Airspeed Standby Altimeter
Standby Airspeed
Connected directly to the standby pitot and
static source. Airspeed bugs are required
equipment but may be deferred if missing.
Standby Altimeter
Connected directly to the standby static
source. Altimeter bugs are required equipment
but may be deferred if missing.

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4.6. Standby Attitude Indicator(A320)
TERR on ND Red Flag

Button is used when the terrain counter is Flag appears with failure of indicator or power
displayed on the ND. supply.
Attitude Indicator Caging Knob

Indication remains available for five minutes When pulled, centers and levels the horizon.
after total electrical failure. (Airplane should be level for this action.)

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4.7. Digital Distance & Radio Magnetic Indicator (DDRMI)(A320)
VOR DME Counters Compass Card

Indicate DME distance to the VORs tuned on Displays the bearing scale. Normally supplied
the RAD NAV or PROG page or RMP. from ADIRU 1.
HDG Flag VOR/ADF Flags

Appears when the following occur: Appears when:
• ADIRS heading signal is invalid. • Selected VOR or ADF receiver fails.
• RMI fails. • ADIRS heading signal is invalid.
• Power supply fails. • RMI fails.
Bearing Pointers • Power supply fails.
• Indicate the Magnetic Bearing to VOR Associate pointer remains at the valid position.
1.
• Indicate the Magnetic Bearing to VOR VOR/ADF Selectors
2 or ADF 1 as selected by the Allows selection of VOR 2 or ADF 1 on the
VOR/ADF selectors. double pointer.

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4.8. Primary Engine Display (Engine/Warning Display)
Upper Left Section green when the doors are fully deployed.
EPR
EGT
Actual EPR Digital Indicator
Actual EGT Pointer and Indication
Displays green. Pulse amber when EGT
Actual EPR Pointer exceeds 610°C. Pulse red when EGT exceeds
635°C.
EPR Command Arc
Displays difference between EPR pointer and Maximum Permissible EGT
EPR command value. This transient arc is only Represented by red line. If 635°C is exceeded,
displayed with the A/THR engaged. a red mark appears at maximum value
reached. It will only disappear at the next
Maximum EPR (Red Mark) takeoff or by Maintenance action.
Displays the EPR limit value corresponding to
the full-forward throttle position. Maximum EGT
Displays amber at 610°C. Not shown during
Throttle Indication (circle) engine start sequence.
Displays the predicted EPR corresponding to
the throttle position. N1
REV Indication Actual N1 Pointer and Indication
Appears when one reverser cowl is not stowed Displays green. Pulse amber when N1 exceeds
or is unlocked or inadvertently deployed. In N1 rating limit. Pulse red when N1 equals or
flight, REV flashes for 9 seconds and then exceeds 100%.
remains steady. The indication changes to

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Maximum Permissible N1 Actual Position Triangle

Represented by red line. If 100% is exceeded, Displays green. Becomes amber with:
a red mark appears at maximum value • Loss of both supplying hydraulic
reached. It will only disappear at the next systems, except on ground with both
takeoff or by Maintenance action. engines shut down.
• Application of wing tip brakes.
Upper Right Section • Failure of slats or flaps.
Selectable Positions
Thrust Limit Mode Display white. Not displayed in clean
Displays selected status. In flight (or on the configuration.
ground with engine stopped), the selected
mode corresponds to the detent of the most Selected Position Triangle
advanced throttle. Display blue. Disappears when selected
position is reached.
EPR Rating Limit
In flight, displays value computed by the Flap Lever Position
FADEC receiving the highest actual EPR. On Display green when selected position (0, 1+F,
the ground the value is computed by the 1, 2, 3, or FULL) is reached. Zero not
FADEC receiving the most advanced throttle displayed when clean confifuration is reached.
position. Indication displays blue during transit.
Fexible Takeoff Temperature Lower Left Section

Displays Fexible Takeoff Temperature selected
through the MCDUs when FLX mode selected. Memo/Failure Information
• Displays memos during normal
F.F. Indication operation.
Displays Fuel Flow to each engine (pounds per • When system failure is detected,
hour). displays independent failure and
required action.
FOB Indication • Once action is performed, displays
Indicates total fuel on board. An amber half independent and primary failure.
box appears around FOB when quantity shown • When ECAM CLR key is pushed,
is not fully usable due to transfer valve failure previous memo information reappears.
or loss of center tank pumps.
Lower Right Section
Flap
Displays when slats or flaps not fully retracted.
• White when selected position is
Memo/Failure Information
reached. • Displays memos during normal
operation.
• Blue when flaps or slats are in transit.
• When system failure is detected,
• Becomes amber with:
memos remain displayed until the crew
• Loss of both supplying
performs required action.
hydraulic systems, except on
ground with both engines shut • Once required action is performed,
displays secondary failure.
down.
• When ECAM CLR key is pushed a
• Blue when flaps or slats are in
transit. second time, previous memo
information reappears.
• When ECAM CLR key is pushed a
• Failure of slats or flaps.
third time, status reminder ("STS")
S, F Indication appears.
Displays green. Becomes amber with:
• Loss of both supplying hydraulic
systems, except on ground with both
engines shut down.
• Failure of slats or flaps.

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4.9. Secondary Engine Display (System/Status Display)
Screen Left
Start Valve Indication
F.USED Indication Displays positive of start valve. A horizontal
Displays fuel used as computed by the line through the circle signifies the valve is fully
FADEC. The value is frozen at engine open. A vertical line signifies the valve is fully
shutdown and is reset at engine start on the closed.
ground. The last two digits are dshed if the fuel
used indication is inaccurate due to loss of fuel Engine Bleed Pressure
flow for more than one minute. Displays Bleed Pressure upstream from the
precooler. The value becomes amber below 21
OIL Quantity Indication psi when N2 exceeds 10% with the engine start
Displays Oil Quantity inquarts. Represented by valve not closed or when Bleed over-pressure
pointer and digital display. Indication pulses is detected.
below 5 quarts (decreasing) or 7 quarts
(increasing).
Screen Right
OIL Pressure Indication VIB Indications
Represented by pointer and digital display. The Displays N1 and N2 Vibration levels. The
digital indication pulses if oil pressure exceeds indication pulses above 5.0. The data is also
390 psi (increasing) or 385 (decreasing). Both displayed on the ECAM cruise page.
indications become amber below 80 psi and
red below 60 psi. OIL Filter Indication
Displays Filter status. An amber CLOG
OIL Temperature Indication massage appears in case of excessive
Displays Oil Temperature in °C. The indication pressure loss across the main oil scavenge.
pulses above 156°C (increasing) or 150°C
(decreasing). It becomes amber if the F.Filter Indication
temperature exceeds 156°C for more than 15 Displays fuel Filter status. An amber CLOG
minutes or instantaneously when above massage appears in case of excessive
165°C. pressure loss across the fuel filter.
IGN Indication
Displays during start sequence. The selected Permanent Data
Ignitors "A" or "B" or "AB" are displayed when
supplied. TAT, SAT & GW
Message Area.

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4.10. Landing Gear Indicator, AutoBrake, Antiskid &

NoseWheel Steering System (A320)
LDG Gear Lights • If green hydraulic pressure is

Display proximity detector information received available:
from LGCIU 1. The LDG GEAR indicator panel • Antiskid is available.
does not illuminate when LGCIU 1 is not • Nosewheel steering is
electrically powered. available.
• UNLK - Illuminate red if the gear is not • If green hydraulic pressure is
locked in the selected position. lost:
• Lights - Illuminate geen if the gear is • Yellow hydraulic
locked down. pressure takes over
AUTO/BRK Switches automatically to
Arm the required deceleration rate. The ON supply the brakes.
light illuminates blue to indicate positive • Antiskid remains
arming. The DECEL light illuminates green available.
when actual airplane deceleration corresponds • Nosewheel steering is
to 80% of the selected rate. lost.
• LO - Selected for landing. If the • OFF
deceleration rate from reverse thrust is • Yellow hydraulic pressure
not adequate, progressive pressure is supplies the brakes.
applied to the brakes four seconds • Brake pressure must be
after ground spoiler deployment to limited by referring to the triple
provide a fixed deceleration rate. indicator to avoid wheel
• MED - Selected for landing. If the locking.
deceleration rate from reverse thrust is • Differential braking remains
not adequate, progressive pressure is available via the pedals.
applied to the brakes two seconds • Antiskid is deactivated.
after ground spoiler deployment to • Nosewheel steering is lost.
provide a fixed deceleration rate. TERR ON ND
• MAX - Selected for takeoff. During an Displays a "Terrain Map Display" on the ND for
aborted takeoff, maximum brake aircraft equipped with Enhanced Ground
pressure is applied when ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS).
spoilier deployment occurs.
A/SKID & N/W STRG Switch
• ON

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4.11. Landing Gear Selector(A320)
Landing Gear Lever in the DOWN position when any gear

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

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4.12. Clock(A320)
CHR Button elapsed time.

First push starts Sweep Second Hand and minutes
display in the ET/CHR indicator. Second push stops Sweep Second Hand
second hand and freezes minutes display. Third Indicates Chronometer seconds.
push resets second hand to the 12 o'clock position
and blanks CHR indicator.
ET Selector
DATE Button • RUN - Starts the elapsed time counter.
Sets the Chronometer in the Date Mode. The • HOLD - Freezes counter time.
date is set by positioning the UTC Selector to • RESET - Resets counter to zero.
HSD (day), MSM (month) and HLDY (year). UTC Selector
Return the UTC Selector to the RUN position. Sets the time.
Pressing the DATE button again will resume • RUN - Clock will begin normal
the display of UTC time. operation.
• HLDY - Hold
ET Counter • MSM - Minutes
Displays elapsed and chronograph time. • HSD - Hours
Chronograph time display has priority over

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4.13. Brakes & Accumulator Pressure Triple Indicator(A320)
ACCU PRESS Indication BRAKES Pressure Indication

Displays the brake accumulator pressure. Displays the yellow hydraulic system pressure
that is supplied to the left and right brakes
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4.14. F/O's Primary Flight Display Flags (PFD)(A320)
SPD Sel Flag Indicates attitude data failure.

Indicates failure of selected speed data.
FPV Flag
V1 INOP Flag Indicates drift angle or flight path angle are not
Indicates V1 signal is not valid. valid when in TRK-FPA mode.
SI Flag G/S Flag

Indicates loss of side slip data. Indicates Glide Slope receiver failure.
Check ATT Flag ALT Flag

Indicates at least a 5 discrepancy in attitude Indicates altitude data failure.
data between PFDs. Appears on both PFDs in
amber. V/S Flag
Indicates Vertical Speed data failure.
ALT SEL
Indicates selected altitude data failure. V/DEV Flag
Indicates Vertical Deviation data failure and
Check ALT Flag ILS switch not pushed.
Appears in amber when the difference
between both PFD's altitude indications is DH Flag
greater than 250 feet (QNH), or 500 feet Indicates in amber that decision height has
(STD). Inhibited when CAPT and F/O ADR been reached.
barometric references disagree.
RA Flag
SPD Flag Indicates failure of both radio altimeters.
Indicates speed data failure.
LOC Flag
FD Flag Indicates failure of Localizer receiver.
Indicates both FMGCs have failed or both FDs
have disengaged with FD switches on. SPD LIM Flag
Appears when both FACs are inoperative.
ATT Flag Indicates the following speed data is lost: VLS,

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S, F, green dot, VTREND, VMAX OP, VMAX, DME Flag

VFE NEXT, VSW. Indicates DME distance is not available.
MACH Flag HDG Flag

Indicates Mach data failure. Indicates Heading data failure.
ILS Flag Check HDG Flag

Indicates ILS frequency is not available or that Indicates at least a 5 discrepancy in Heading
both localizer and glide slope signals have data between PFDs. Appears on both PFDs in
failed. amber

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4.15. F/O's Navigation Display Flags (ND)(A320)
VOR Course Flag VOR Flag

Indicates VOR course data failure in red. Indicates VOR bearing is not valid. Flashes for
the first nine seconds.
Check HDG Flag
Appears inamber when a discrepancy of at G/S Flag
least 5° between both NDs is detected by the Indicates G/S data failure in red. Flashes for
flight warning computer (FWC). the first nine seconds.
HDG Flag VOR/ADF/DME Flag

Indicates heading data failure in red. Flashes Indicates failure of a navigation receiver in red.
for the first nine seconds. Flashes for the first nine seconds.
LOC Flag Other Message Area

Indicates localizer data failure in red. Flashes Indicates incomplete map data. If the number
for the first nine seconds. of images exceeds capacity, the FMGC might
shed some optional data from the display.
Center Message Area • MAP Partly Displayed - text
• MODE Change - Appears in • NAV ACCUR DOWNGRAD
green when a discrepancy is detected
between the selected mode on the
or NAV ACCUR UPGRAD -
EFIS control panel and the mode sent text
from the on-side FMGC, or while a • SPECIF VOR / D UNAVAIL
new page is being prepared by the - text
DMC for display. Has priority over • Check ADF1, Check VOR1,
"RANGE Change" message.
• RANGE Change - Appears in Check ILS1- text
green when a range discrepancy is • Set Offside RNG / MODE-
detected. text
• MAP NOT AVAIL - Appears in
red when "CHANGE" message is
displayed more than six seconds, or to
indicate FMGC failure, or to indicate
that the airplane position provided by
FMGC is not valid.

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4.16. F/O's Forward Panel(A320)
GPWS - G / S
• GPWS - Illuminates red when any PFD Brightness Control Knob
GPWS mode from 1 through 4 is Manually adjusts on-side PFD brightness.
activated and an aural warning When PFD is selected OFF, the PFD image is
sounds. auto,atically displayed on the on-side ND. (ND
• G / S - Illuminates amber when GPWS may be recovered by pushing the PFD/ND
mode 5 is activated and the "Glide XFR switch.)
Slope" aural warning sounds. Pressing
the switch silences the "Glide Slope" Console/Floor Lighting Selector
warning and turns off the G/S light. Controls the intensity of the side consoles,
ND Brightness Control Knob briefcase areas and the floor around the pilot
Manually adjusts on-side ND brightness. Outer seats.
knob controls the brightness of the weather
radar image only. Inner knob controls the Loud Speaker Knob
general brightness of the ND symbology. Adjust loudspeaker audio volume. Aural alert,
CVR test, and voice message level are not
PFD/ND XFR Switch controlled by these knobs.
Interchanges the on-side PFD and ND
displays.

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4.17. Gasper Air Vent & Speaker(A320)
Gasper Air Vent
Speaker

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5.1. Switching Panel(A320)
ATT HDG Selector

• CAPT 3 - IR 3 replaces IR 1.
• NORM
• - IR 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1 and RMI/VOR DME.
• - IR 2 supplies data to PFD 2 and ND 2.
• F/O 3 - IR 3 replaces IR 2.
AIR Data Selector

• CAPT 3 - ADR 3 replaces ADR 1.
• NORM
• - ADR 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1 and RMI/VOR DME.
• - ADR 2 supplies data to PFD 2 and ND 2.
• F/O 3 - ADR 3 replaces ADR 2.
EIS DMC Selector

• CAPT 3 - DMC 3 replaces DMC 1.
• NORM
• - DMC 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1 and upper ECAM display.
• - DMC 2 supplies data to PFD 2 and ND 2 and lower ECAM display.
• F/O 3 - DMC 3 replaces DMC 2.
ECAM / ND XFR Selector

• CAPT - Transfers SD to Captain's ND.
• NORM - SD appears on lower ECAM display.
• F/O - Transfers SD to 1st Officer's ND.

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5.2. Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) Panel (A320)
ECAM Control Knobs Left / Right CLR Keys

Selects respective display on/off and control Illuminates when an ECAM warning, caution,
brightness. When the upper ECAM display is or status message is displayed. When an
selected OFF, the E/WD automatically Illuminated CLR key is pushed, the ECAM
transfers to the lower ECAM display. display will change.
T.O. CONFIG Key STS Key

When pushed, simulates takeoff power Illuminates when ECAM STATUS page is
application to trigger a warning if the airplane is displayed. When pushed, the STATUS page is
not properly configured for takeoff. If the displayed on the ECAM lower display. When
airplane is properly configured, the pushed with no present status messages,
"T.O.CONFIG NORMAL" message in the "NORMAL" appears for five seconds. The
takeoff memo displays green. STATUS page may be cleared by pushing the
STS key a second time or by pushing the CLR
EMER CANC Key ( RED ) key.
When pushed:
• Warnings: Present aural warning is RCL Key
cancelled. MASTER WARN lights When pushed, Recalls warning and caution
extinguish. ECAM message display is massages that have been suppressed with the
not affected. CLR key or automatic flight phase inhibition.
• Cautions: Present Cautions is "NORMAL" appears for five seconds with no
cancelled for remainder of flight. current warnings or cautions. When pushed for
STATUS page is automatically more then three seconds, caution messages
displayed. "CANCELLED CAUTION" suppressed by the EMER CANC key are
message and the title of the inhibition Recalled.
is suppressed after AC power ALL Key
application until first engine start, but When pushed and held, all system pages are
can be manually recalled by pushing displayed in succession at one-second
RCL key for more than 3 seconds. intervals. If the ECAM control panel fails, push
and hold the ALL Key until the desired system
System Page Keys ( 11 Keys ) page appears and then release the key to
When pushed, the related system page maintain the display.
appears on the lower ECAM display. If only one ECAM screen is available,
Illuminates after manual selection or when an repeatedly pressing the ALL Key will cycle to
advisory is detected. If pushed a second time the desired page.
while illuminated, the system page for the
present phase of flight or current warning
appears.

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5.3. a320 Throttle Controls
AutoThrottle fitted at the FWD IDLE position. The stop is

AutoThrottle System (A/THR) reset when the throttle is selected back to
, using inputs from the FMGC, controls thrust forward thrust.
based on airplane speed, altitude and
configuration. The throttles do not move when Pitch Trim Wheels
the Autothrottle System is in use. The system Provides mechanical control of horizontal
is armed in flight by pushing the A/THR switch stabilizer trim. Trim wheels have priority over
on the FCU when the throttles are not in the electrical control. Use of trim wheels does not
engagement range. disconnect the ELACs, as the override
mechanism ensures that the computers remain
Transmit signals to the FADEC, which synchronized with the manually selected
computes and displays the thrust rating limit position.
and EPR. The throttle can only be moved
manually. There are five lever positions define Trim wheels must be utilized when pitch direct
by stops or detents: law is in effect.
Reverse Idle,
Forward Idle, Pitch trim is automatically reset to 0 following
Climb (CL), touchdown as the pitch attitude becomes less
Continuous Thrust (FLX/MCT) than 2.5°.
and TakeOff / Go Around (TO/GA) Trim Position Scales
Indicate trim position in degrees. Normal range
Autothrottle Disconnect Switches ( Red is marked by a green band.
Buttons ) CG Scales
When pressed, disconnects the autothrottle Indicate relation between CG location and
system. pitch trim setting prior takeoff
Select Reverse Thrust by overriding the stop

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5.4. A320 Engine Start & Ignition Panel
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.
ENG Mode Selector
• NORM - Continuous ignition A + B is selected when the engine is running and one of the
following is met:
• FLEX or TO/GA thrust is selected on the ground
• TO/GA thrust is selected in flight
• ENG ANTI ICE switch is ON
• Engine surge or stall occurs in flight
• FLAPS lever position is other then "0" in flight
• CRANK - The start valve opens provided the ENG MAN START switch is ON and N2 is less
than 10%. Ignition is not supplied.
• 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.
FIRE Light
Illuminates when the respective fire warning is activated and during engine fire test.
FAULT Light
Illuminates amber in the event of an automatic start abort, or a disagreement between the HP fuel
valve position of FADEC channel A and B.

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5.5. Speed Brake, Trim and Flap Lever Panels( A320 )
Speed Brake
RUD Trim Position Indicator
Speed Brake Lever Displays Rudder Trim direction (L or R) and
Lever provides the following speed brake and value (0° to 20°).
ground spoiler functions:
• Manually pushing lever down and aft RUD Trim RESET Switch
inflight, selects surface position of When pushed, the FAC commands the Rudder
Speed Brakes. A "hard point: is Trim actuator to the zero trim position.
provided at the 1/2 position.
• Speed Brake deflection is limited to Flaps
approximately 1/2 with an autopilot
engaged, regardless of lever position. Flap Lever
• Pulling the lever up to the RET position Commands flaps and slats for simultaneous
arms the ground spoilers to operation to selected position. Lever must be
automatically extend for landing or pulled out of detent prior to positioning.
when executing a rejected takeoff. Detents are provided at positions 1 and 3 to
• avoid excessive flap/slat travel by a single
Trim action.
RUD Trim Selector When the flap lever is in any position other
Controls the Rudder Trim actuator which then "0" in flight, idle RPM is increased
moves the neutral point of the articial feel at a (approach idle) and continuous ignition is
rate of 1 degree per second of rudder travel. activated.
Selector is deactivated with A/P engaged.

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5.6. A320 Parking Brake & Landing Gears Gravity Extension
Parking Brake System Landing Gear Gravity Extension System

Gravity Gear EXTN Handle
Parking Brake Handle Provides Landing Gear extension in the event
Sets the Parking Brake by pulling the handle of electrical, hydraulic or mechanical failure.
and then turning it clockwise. Activation of the The handle must be extended and then rotated
Parking Brake deactivates all other braking clockwise three turns to shut off hydraulic
modes. "PARK BRK" is displayed on the pressure, open the doors and unlock the gear.
ECAM memo page.

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5.7. Multifunction
Control Display Unit (MCDU) ( A320 )
To me, the MCDU, Mulifunction Control Display Unit is the heart of the A320/319. Everything
that the airbus can do, can be controled from this unit. The few pages above, that I have manage
to highlight are just a small sample of the many pages that you can access from the MCDU.

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Line Select Keys the key, selecting the key accesses another
MCDU page.
Fail / FMGC Annunciator

The Fail Annunciator illuminates when the
MCDU has stopped operating properly. The
display screen blanks, and "FMC FAIL"
appears.
The FMGC Annunciator illuminates when the
FMGC is not linked to the MCDU and the
FMGC requests the display. Return to the
FMGC via the MCDU MENU key.
MCDU Menu Annunciator

Illuminates when a system linked to the MCDU
requests the display. The system can be
Identified as 1L - 6L and 1R - 6R, provide changed with the MCDU MENU key.
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
MCDU Page Formats and Colors

Page Formats Brackets ( [ ] )
Indicates that data entry is optional.
Large Font Entry
Represents pilot entries or modifiable data. Vertical Slew Prompts ()
Indicates that the latitude/longitude value
Small Font Entry below the prompts can be increased or
Represents predicted, defaulted, or FMGC- decreased. The slew prompts also appear in
calculated values. the last two spaces of the scratch [ad to
indicate that the display can be scrolled up or
Line Label down.
Identifies the data displayed directly under this
label line (in small font). Asterisk ( * )
Indicates that pushing the applicable line select
Data Line key will change the parameters which affect
Contains box prompts, dashes, brackets and the airplanes active situation.
computer-generated data (displayed in small
font), or pilot-entered data (displayed in large Page Prompts ( < or > )
font). Indicates that another MCDU page is
accessible when the associated line select key
Box Prompts () is pressed.
Indicates that data entry is required for
minimum FMGS operation. The data is entered Overfly Triangle ()
via the scratch pad and replaces the box Appears next to a qaypoint identifier on the F-
prompts when the associated line select key is PLN page to indicate that the airplane must
pressed. The box prompt entry appears in overfly the waypoint.
large font.
MCDU Colors
Dashes ( - - - - ) The MCDU uses extensive colors to convey
Indicates that data entry is not usually required specific information and to assist in
or that data is being calculated by the FMGC. identification and recongnition of various types
The calculated data will appear in small font. of data. The colors used on the MCDU are
matched with flight plan data that is graphically

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displayed on the Navigation Display (ND). This

provides easy recognition of a particular type Line Select Keys
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)
o display data that clarifies
AMBER page operations, including page titles, data
signifies that the item being displayed is field labals, dashed data fields (no data
important and requires immediate attention. available), minor scratch pad messages,
Amber information includes VNAV secondary flight plan data, active
altitude/speed/time constraints that will be Identified as 1L - 6L and 1R - 6R, provide
missed, mandatory data, major scratch pad access to the on-side data for the left and right
message and "INSERT/ERASE" prompts. data fields. The keys transfer data from the
scratch pad to the line next to key if acceptable
YELLOW to FMGC. If a caret ( < or > ) appears next to
indicates a temporary flight plan display. the key, selecting the key accesses another
MCDU page.
WHITE
is used t
ht plan "TO" waypoint and predictions, active
flight plan destination and predictions and page

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Function and Mode Keys 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 DIR TO page which

enables the pilot to proceed directly from the
present position to a designated waypoint.
Provides access to the radio navigation

(RADIO NAV) which enables navaids display
and tuning.
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 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
Provides access to the PERFORMANCE

pages which display the performance
which displays a leg-by-leg description of the
parameters for the current phase of flight.
secondary flight plan route. Destination and
arrival information is also available on
applicable flight plan pages.
Provides access to the flight plan initialization

INIT A and B pages. Used to initialize the
FMGC parameters. The INIT B page is only
available on the ground prior to engine start. Currently BLANK
Provides access to the MCDU MENU page,

Provides access to the DATA INDEX page, which enables access to systems that use the
which enables access to a menu for various MCDU for display.
pages concerning airplane position and status,
runways, waypoints, routes and stored data.
Provides access to the active flight plan page if

another page is displayed on the MCDU or, if

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the F-PLN page is already displayed, the plan is modified so that the airplane directly
display cycles between the origin and overflies the waypoint. The overfly function
destination. provides for flight directly over a waypoint while
maintaining LNAV.
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 pushed, clears messages and data from
the scratch pad or an individual data field.
rovides access to the DIR TO page which

enables the pilot to proceed directly from the
present position to a designated waypoint.
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.
OVFY Key
When pushed, aappears in the scratch pad.
Line selecting the waypoint to be overflown
causes theto appear next to that waypoint
designator in the F-PLN, and the lateral flight

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5.8. Radio Management Panel (RMP) ( A320 )
Frequency Displays Windows NAV Switch (Guarded)

• ACTIVE - Shows the active frequency When pressed on RMP 1 or 2, the radio
of the selected radio (which is navigation back-up mode engages.
identified by the illuminated radio Removes auto-tuning from the FMGC and the
selection key). VOC, ILS and ADF receivers are controlled by
• STBY/CRS - Displays the NAV course the RMP.
or standby radio frequency. This The switch illuminates green when pushed.
frequency is activated by pushing the Pushing switch a second time returns control
transfer switch, and is changed by to the FMGC.
rotating the frequency selector knobs.
STBY NAV Selection Switches (VOR, ILS,
•
MLS & ADF)
Transfer Switch (Arrow)
When the NAV switch is selected, enables
When pushed, exchanges the active and
tuning of the selected navaid via the frequency
standby frequencies, and tunes the new active
selector knobs.
frequency.
Each RMP tunes its respective VOR.
Tuning an ILS on either RMP tunes both ILS
Radio Selection Switches (VHF, HF & AM)
receivers, if both RMPs are in the standby NAV
When pushed, the ACTIVE window displays
mode.
the tuned frequency and the STBY/CRS
The ADF can only be tuned on RMP 1.
window displays the Standby frequency.
BFO Switch
SEL Indicator
When selected, the Beat Frequency Oscillator
Illuminates on both RMPs when a transceiver
mode becomes active, provided the ADF
normally associated with an RMP is tuned by
receiver is selected.
another RMP.
ON/OFF Switch
Frequency Selector Knobs
Controls the power supply to the Radio
Selects the course or standby radio frequency.
Management
Displayed in STBY/CRS window.
Inner knob controls decimal values.

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5.9. a320 Throttle Controls
When pushed in, selected the associated Reception Knobs

channel for transmission and the three green Select reception channels and adjust
lines illuminate. The channel is deselected by associated audio levels. When knob is
pushing the switch again or selecting another released out, the respective channel is
channel. selected and the knob illuminates.
• VHF/HF - When pushed, allows INT / RAD Switch
communication on applicable Operates as a press-to-talk switch for boon or
transceiver. "CALL" flashes when a oxygen mask microphones.
SELCAL is received on the applicable
• INT - The interphone is "hot" between
radio.
cockpit crew members, regardless of
• INT - When pushed, allows the transmission switch selection. The
communication on the flight interphone INT knob must be selected for
system. "MECH" flashes when a call is reception.
received from the external service
• Neutral - Disconnects microphones
interphone panel. Light goes off after
from transmission. Reception is
60 seconds if not reset.
normal.
• CAB - When pushed, allows
• RAD - Connects boom or mask
communication on the Cabin
microphones to facility selected on the
interphone system or service
ACP. Spring-loaded to the neutral
interphone. "ATT" flashes when a call
position.
is received from a Flight Attendant
station. Light goes off after 60 seconds ON Voice Switch
if not reset. Inhibits ADF and VOR IDENT signals. Switch
illuminates when pushed in.
• PA - Used for PA transmission via
boom, oxygen mask or hand mike. The Reset Switch
transmission switch must be pressed Extinguishes lights in the CALL, MECH and
and held to use the PA system. PA ATT transmission switches.
announcements can also be made
using the cockpit handset without
selecting the PA transmission switch.

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5.10. Instrument Panel & Pedestal Lighting Controls
Flood LT Main PNL Knob flood lighting.

Controls the intensity of the Center Instrument
Panel flood lighting. AIDS Print
Aircraft Integrated Data System ( AIDS ) allows
INTEG LT Main PNL & PED Knob the airline to record and montior all available
Controls the intensity of the Main Panel and parameters which are on the aircraft buses.
Control Pedestal intgral lighting. The button can be programmed ( over the
MCDU ) to trigger paper reports, DAR
Door Unlock recordings or ACARS transmissions of a select
Controls the Flight Deck Door and is used by amount of parameters.
the pilots to keep that door locked at specific
altitudes during phases of the flight. DFDR Event
When pressed, an event flag will be written on
Flood LT PED Knob the DFDR.
Controls the intensity of the Control Pedestal

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5.11.WX Radar Control Panel(A320)
Both the A320 & A319 TILT Knob

SYS Switch Controls antenna Tilt angle with reference to
Activates Weather Radar to display on ND in horizon. Tilt angle is displayed on lower-right
any mode except PLAN. corner of ND.
Clockwise rotation commands Tilt up and
A320 Image/A319 Mode Selector counter-clockwise commands Tilt down.
• WX - Provides 180° display of
continuously updated Weather Radar Just the A319
information. PWS Switch
• MAP - text • OFF - Deactivates PWS
• A320 WX/TURB - Provides 180° • AUTO - Activates PWS provided:
display of Turbulence and Weather to • One engine is operating
40nm and Weather only beyond 40 • The airplane is below 2300
nm. feet RA
• A319 WX+T - Provides 180 display of • The TCAS/XPDR switch is in
Turbulence and Weather to 40nm and any position other than STBY
Weather only beyond 40 nm. GND CLTR SPRS Switch
GAIN Knob • ON - Suppresses the ground echo on
Allows automatic Gain adjustment when the screen.
positioned to AUTO and manual adjustment up • OFF - Normal switch position.
to MAX.

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5.12. A320 Cabin Handset
PA All
When pushed, the Passenger Address system provides cabin announcement capability from the
cockpit. Volume output is automatically increased when an engine is operating.
CAPT. Switch
When pushed, the ATT light illuminates on all ACPs and a buzzer sounds in the cockpit. "CAPTAIN"
message is displayed at the respective Flight Attendant Interphone panel

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5.13 F/O´s FMC look 5.7

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5.14 F/O´s Radio look 5.8

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5.15. F/O´s Throttle Control look 5.9

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5.16. F/O´s Light Control look 5.11

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5.17. TCAS/ATC Control Panel(A320)
Above/Below Switches • TFC - The ATC/TCAS system is ON

• N - Vertical coverage of 2700' Above and all transponder equipped airplanes
and Below airplane altitude. within 40 nm and the altitude slice
• Above/Below - Vertical coverage of selected by the ABOVE/BELOW
9900' Above or Below airplane switch are displayed full time: Other,
altitude. Opposite altitude remains Proximate, TA and RA traffic.
2700'. Code Selector Knob
DEACT Selects TCAS/ATC Code.
De-Activate
ATC Fail Light (red)
Transponder Code Indicator Indicates a failure of the selected transponder.
(Window)
Displays current Transponder Code. IDENT Button
According to Kevin Camilleri A320 F/O, when a
TCAS/XPDR Selector aircraft, during a flight, is handed over to
another controller, that controller may request
• STBY - TCAS and the transponders
the crew to "IDENT" by saying e.g. "American
are in the warmup cycle. Message
590 squawk ident." The crew can push this
"TCAS STBY" will appear in green on
button which will send a signal to the ground
upper ECAM.
radars and highlight the aircraft on the ATC
• XPDR - The transponder is ON and screen. The controller can then confirm that
TCAS is in the warmup cycle. the target is actually the aircraft he just spoke
• TA - The ATC/TCAS system is ON and to.
all Proximate Traffic and Traffic
Advisory functions of TCAS are
operable. Resolution Advisories and
Transponder Selector
vertical guidance function are inhibited. • 1 - Selects transponder 1 and ADR 1
Target symbols will be visible only • 2 - Selects transponder 2 and ADR 2
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.

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5.18. ACARS Data Printer(A320)
SLEW Switch
Advances the paper when pushed

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5.19. A320 SideStick
Takeover (Priority) Switch RIGHT" audio voice message

When pressed: according to control configuration.
• Disconnects autopilot Transmit Switch
• When held in, deactivates the other Operates as a push-to-talk switch for boom or
Sidestick and allows full singular oxygen mask microphones.
control. Holding switch for more than • Neutral - Boom and mask
30 seconds latches the system, microphones are disconnected from
allowing the switch to be released transmission, although reception is
without losing priority. normal. Switch is spring-loaded to
neutral.
A deactivated stick can be reactivated • Transmit - When selected, provides
at any time by momentarily pushing transmission to the facility selected on
either priority switch. the ACP transmission switch. If
transmit is selected on the sidestick
If the priority switches on both when the ACP INT/RAD switch is set
sidesticks are pushed, the last one to INT, the transmit function has
activated assumes priority. priority over the interphone function.
• Illuminates Glareshield SIDE STICK
PRIORITY lights and activates
"PRIORITY LEFT" or "PRIORITY

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6 Rudder Pedals

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7 Acronyms & Definitions

A F
ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing FANS 1 Future Air Navigation System 1
and Reporting System FMCS Flight Management Computer System
ACFT Aircraft FOB Fuel on Board
ACPT Accept FPF Flight Plan Forecast
ADF Automatic Direction Finder FPT Flight Plan Time
ADS Automatic Dependent Surveillance
AES Airborne Earth Station G
AEIS Automatic Enroute Information Service GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System
AFDS Autopilot Flight Director System GPS Global Positioning System
AFN ATS Facilities Notification GPWS Ground Proximity Warning System
AFTN Aeronautical Fixed Telecommunications GOSSU Global Positioning System Sensor
Network Unit
AGL Above Ground Level
ALT Altitude H
ALTM Altimeter HDG Heading
ALTN Alternate HF High Frequency
ANP Actual Navigation Performance HGA High Gain Antenna
APT Airport HPA Hectopascals
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATIS Automatic Terminal Information Service
I
IAS Indicated Airspeed
IDG Integrated Drive Generators
B IN Inches of Mercury
BF Boarded Fuel INMARSAT International Maritime Satellite
BKN Broken
BLK Blank
J
C
Centigrade
K
CANC/RCL Cancel / Recall KT Knots
CDU Control Display Unit
CLB Climb L
CLR Clear LAT Latitude
CNS Communication, Navigation and LDG Landing
Surveillance LNAV Lateral Navigation
CPDLC Control ler/Pilot Datalink LONG Longitude
Communications (ICAO)
CRZ Cruise M
M Mach
D MCDU Multifunction Control Display Unit
DARPS Dynamic Air Route Planning System MCP Mode Control Panel
DES Descend MFD Multifunction Display
DEST Destination
DNLNK Downlink N
ND Navigation Display
E NM Nautical Mile
ECS Environmental Control System
EFIS Electronic Flight Instrument System O
EICAS Engine Indicating and Crew Alerting
System P
EMER Emergency PFC Primary Flight Computers
EST Estimate PFD Primary Flight Display
ETA Estimate Time of Arrival
ETD Estimate Time of Departure Q
ETE Estimate Time Enroute
ETR Estimate Time Remaining
R

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RAIM Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitor

RNP Required Navigation Performance V
RTA Required Time Of Arrival V1 Takeoff Decision Speed
RWY Runway V2 Scheduled Takeoff Target Speed
VHF Very High Frequency
S VNAV Vertical Navigation
SATCOM Satellite Communication VOR VHF Omnidirectional Range
SATNAV Satellite Navigation
SELCAL Selective Calling W
STAB Stabilizer WPT Waypoint
T X
TCAS Traffic Collision Avoidance System
TDM Track Detail Message Y
TWDL Two Way Datalink
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UPLNIK Uplink

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A320 Flight Deck

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1 Flight Deck A320

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1 Flight Deck A320__________________________________________________________ 1

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2 Overhead Panel A320

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2.1.1. Captain's and F/O's

Reading Light Knob

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2.1.2. Gasper Panel (A320)

Gasper Air Vents

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2.1.3. Fuse Panel (A320)

There are no hotspots on this panel. I left it as

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2.1.4. Pedestal Floor Light

Auto Switching Control

• CAPT 3 - The Captain makes audio

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automatically when the avionics

Blue Pump OVRD Switch (Guarded)

Leak Measurement Valve Switches

Used for Maintenance ground test only. When

APU Auto Extinguishing Panel

APU TEST Switch

• TMR Reset Switch - Resets control ENG

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2.1.6. Captain's and F/O's

Reading Light Knob

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2.2. Overhead Panel 2

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2.2.1. OBS Audio ENT ( A320 )

OBS Audio ENT

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• Numeric Keys - Key in present position

IR Lights 1, 2 & 3 toptop

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“2.2.3 EVAC Controls (A320)“\|3

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wing tank remains powered by GEN 1

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• On the ground with at least

CVR Test Switch

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pushed, the COCKPIT CALL light illuminates

Crew Supply Switch

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2.2.6. Engine / APU Fire Control

ENG 1 & 2 Fire Switches ( guarded ) APU Fire Switch ( guarded )

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2.2.7. Hydraulic Control & Fuel Panels ( A320 )

Hydraulic Control Panel • OFF - The Pump is de-

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remains on as long as the overheat is • ON - Energize associated

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2.2.8. Electrical Control Panel ( A320 )

BAT 1/2 Indication Window AC ESS Feed Switch

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AVAIL Light - Illuminates green provided

One contactor is closed when one