SINGLE AISLE 

 TECHNICAL TRAINING MANUAL 

 MAINTENANCE COURSE - T1 
 AUTO FLIGHT 
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AUTO FLIGHT
GENERAL
Automatic Flight System Design Philosophy (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Automatic Flight System Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FAC General (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
FMGC General (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Autopilot Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Flight Director Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Autothrust Presentation (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Automatic Flight SYS Control & Indicating (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
FLIGHT AUGMENTATION
FAC Warnings (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
FLIGHT GUIDANCE
Flight Guidance Autothrust D/O (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Flight Guidance Priority Logic (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Flight Control Unit D/O (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
FMGS Warnings (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT SYSTEM DESIGN PHILOSOPHY (1)

GENERAL FLY BY WIRE
The Automatic Flight System (AFS) calculates orders to automatically If the pilot moves the side stick when the AFS is active, it disengages
control the flight controls and the engines. It computes orders and sends the autopilot. Back to manual flight, when the sidestick is released, the
them to the Electrical Flight Control System (EFCS) and to the Full EFCS maintains the actual aircraft attitude.
Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) to control flying surfaces
and engines. When the AFS is not active, the above-mentioned SYSTEM DESIGN
components are controlled by the same systems but orders are generated
To meet the necessary reliability, the AFS is built around 4 computers.
by specific devices: side sticks and thrust levers.
There are two interchangeable Flight Management and Guidance
NAVIGATION Computers (FMGCs) and two interchangeable Flight Augmentation
Computers (FACs). It is a FAIL OPERATIVE system. Each FMGC and
A fundamental function of the AFS is to calculate the aircraft position. FAC has a command part and a monitor part to be FAIL PASSIVE.
To compute the aircraft position, the system uses several aircraft sensors,
which give useful information for this purpose.

FLIGHT PLAN
The AFS has several flight plans predetermined by the airline in its
memory. A flight plan describes a complete flight from departure to
arrival; it gives vertical information and all intermediate waypoints. The
plan can be displayed on the EFIS or on the Multipurpose Control &
Display Units (MCDU).
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OPERATION
There are several ways to use the AFS but the normal and recommended
one is to use it to follow the flight plan automatically. Knowing the
position of the aircraft and the flight plan chosen by the pilot, the system
is able to compute the orders sent to the flying surfaces and the engines
so that the aircraft follows the flight plan. The pilot has an important
monitoring role.

NOTE: During AFS operation, side sticks and thrust levers do not move
automatically.
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SYSTEM DESIGN

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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT SYSTEM PRESENTATION (1)

GENERAL NOTE: The FAC includes an interface between the AFS and the
Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) called Fault Isolation
The Automatic Flight System (AFS) gives the pilots the functions
and Detection System (FIDS). This function is activated only
reducing their workload and improving the safety and the regularity of
with FAC1 P/BSW in position 1.
the flight. The AFS is designed around:
- 2 Flight Management and Guidance Computers (FMGCs), OTHER SYSTEMS
- 2 Flight Augmentation Computers (FACs),
- 2 Multipurpose Control and Display Units (MCDUs), The AFS is connected to the majority of the aircraft systems.
- 1 Flight Control Unit (FCU). Examples of AFS data exchanges:
- reception of the aircraft altitude and attitude from the Air Data/Inertial
CONTROLS Reference System (ADIRS),
- transmission of autopilot orders to the ELevator and Aileron Computers
The FCU and the MCDUs let the pilots control the functions of the
(ELACs).
FMGCs. The FAC engagement P/BSWs and the RUDder TRIM control
panel are connected to the FACs. The MCDUs are used for long-term
control of the aircraft and do the interface between the crew and the
FMGC allowing the management of the flight. The FCU is used for
short-term control of the aircraft and does the interface required for
transmission of engine data from the FMGC to the Full Authority Digital
Engine Control (FADEC).

FMGC
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There are two interchangeable FMGCs. Each FMGC is made of two

parts: the Flight Management (FM) part and the Flight Guidance (FG)
part. The FM part gives the functions related to flight plan definition,
revision and monitoring and the FG part gives the functions related to
the aircraft control.

FAC
There are two interchangeable FACs. The basic functions of the FACs
are the rudder control and the flight envelope protection.

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OTHER SYSTEMS

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FAC GENERAL (1)

- prevents excessive deflections which would penalize the aircraft
FUNCTIONS performance.
Aircraft speed information is given by the Air Data/Inertial Reference
The basic functions of the Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC) are:
Units (ADIRUs).
- yaw damper,
- rudder trim, FLIGHT ENVELOP PROTECTION
- rudder travel limitation,
- flight envelop protection. For flight envelop protection, the FAC computes the various characteristic
speeds for aircraft operation, the low energy warning, the excessive
YAW DAMPER Angle-Of-Attack (AOA) and wind shear detections. The characteristic
speeds are computed using data from the ADIRU, the Landing Gear
The yaw damper has four functions and controls the rudder via yaw
Control Interface Unit (LGCIU), the FMGC, and the Slat Flap Control
damper actuators. Upon Flight Management and Guidance Computer
Computer (SFCC). Then, they are displayed on the PFDs. The alpha floor
(FMGC), ELevator Aileron Computer (ELAC) or FAC orders, the yaw
(excessive AOA) and wind shear detections are sent to the FMGCs. The
damper provides:
low energy warning computation is sent to the Flight Warning Computers
- dutch roll damping,
(FWCs) which generate an aural warning: "SPEED, SPEED, SPEED".
- turn coordination in cruise,
- engine failure compensation in auto flight, CONTROLS
- yaw guidance order execution.
Each FAC receives inputs from its related P/BSW, the RUD TRIM
RUDDER TRIM selector and the RUD TRIM RESET P/B. The RUD TRIM selector
deflects the rudder. The RESET P/B returns the rudder to the neutral
The rudder trim orders come from the RUDder TRIM selector, or from
position.
the FMGC to control the rudder via the rudder trim actuator.
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The rudder trim gives: DISPLAYS

- the manual trim with RUD TRIM selector,
- auto trim on yaw axis and the generation of engine failure recovery Some of the data computed by the FAC is displayed:
function when the autopilot is engaged. - the characteristic speeds are displayed on the speed scale of the PFDs.
- the rudder trim position is displayed on the F/CTL ECAM page and on
RUDDER TRAVEL LIMITATION the RUD TRIM control panel. The red WINDSHEAR indication is
displayed in the center of both PFDs.
The rudder travel limiting unit limits the deflection of the rudder according
to the aircraft speed.
NOTE: The rudder travel limiting position is not displayed. Only its
The rudder travel limiting function:
maximum stop positions are shown on the ECAM.
- limits the deflection for structure integrity,

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DISPLAYS

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FMGC GENERAL (1)

CONTROLS MANAGEMENT
GENERAL GENERAL
The Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC) functions, The FM part mainly gives the flight plan selection with its lateral and
Flight Management (FM) and Flight Guidance (FG), are mainly vertical functions. The FM part gives the navigation, performance
controlled from the Multipurpose Control and Display Units (MCDUs) optimization, radio navigation tuning and information display
and the Flight Control Unit (FCU). management. Data computed by the FM part is occasionally used by
Typical actions are: the FG part.
- before departure, on the MCDUs, the pilots select the flight plan
FLIGHT PLAN
which will be followed later on by the aircraft.
- in flight, on the FCU, the pilots can engage the AP and can modify A flight plan contains the various elements and constraints of the route
different flight parameters leading to an immediate change in the the aircraft must fly along from take-off to landing. A flight plan can
control of the aircraft. be selected, built-up, modified and monitored through the MCDU.

MCDU LATERAL FUNCTIONS

Basically, the MCDUs give the long-term interface between the crew The main lateral functions are:
and the FMGCs. - aircraft position determination,
The MCDUs show, for example: - Inertial Reference System (IRS) alignment through the MCDU,
- the introduction or the definition, the modification and the display - automatic or manual (through MCDU) selection of VOR, DME,
of flight plans, ILS, ADF frequencies,
- the display, the selection and the modification of the parameters - guidance computation along the lateral flight plan.
associated with the FM functions, A navigation database supplies all necessary information to build a
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- the selection of specific functions. flight plan; however pilots can enter other data using the MCDU.

FCU VERTICAL FUNCTIONS

Basically, the FCU gives the short-term interface between the crew The main vertical functions are:
and the FMGCs. - optimized speed computation; the resulting target speed being used
For example, the FCU can be used for: as reference for guidance functions,
- the engagement of the AP, Flight Director (FD) and A/THR - performance predictions as time, fuel, altitude, wind at various points
functions, of the flight,
- the selection of required guidance modes (e.g. heading hold), - guidance computation along the vertical flight plan.
- the selection of various flight parameters (e.g. heading value). A performance database supplies necessary data; however pilots have
to enter other data using the MCDU.

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GUIDANCE DISPLAYS
GENERAL GENERAL
The FG part gives the AP, FD and A/THR functions. These functions Various displays are used to present Flight Management and Guidance
work according to modes generally chosen on the FCU. The normal System (FMGS) data and information. The main displays presenting
way to operate the aircraft is to use the management part as reference flight management and guidance information are:
source for the guidance part. - the MCDUs (display part),
- the FCU (display Part),
AP
- the PFDs,
The AP function calculates the signals for the flight controls in order - the NDs,
to follow the selected modes. The AP controls the pitch, roll and yaw - the ECAM/EWD and ECAM STATUS pages.
axis according to the selected modes. Example of AP mode: Altitude
hold. MCDU
The MCDUs display all data related to the management part. Example:
FD
Identification of the successive waypoints of the flight plan.
The FD displays the guidance commands on both PFDs, allowing the
pilots to fly the aircraft manually according to the FMGC demands. FCU
Two cases have to be considered: The FCU is also considered as a display as it includes indication lights
AP not engaged: and Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) windows.
- the FD function displays symbols on the PFD which gives orders to The FCU includes:
the pilot to maintain the desired parameter(s). In this case, the pilot - lights giving mode indications,
follows these orders by acting on the flight controls. - LCD windows showing reference parameters.
AP engaged: Example: During a climb with AP, the altitude window displays the
- the FD function displays symbols on the PFDs representing the AP altitude the aircraft is going to capture.
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orders to be monitored by the pilot.

PFD
A/THR The PFDs mainly display the FD symbols and the status of guidance
The A/THR function calculates the signal necessary for engine control functions and their modes. They also display reference parameters.
in order to follow a given mode. Example: The target speed value is represented by a symbol on the
Example of A/THR mode: Acquisition and holding of a speed or a speed scale of the PFD.
Mach number.
ND
The NDs mainly display the flight plan and various navigation data.
Example: Airports or waypoints around the present position of the
aircraft.

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ECAM
The ECAM/EWD page presents warning messages related to the
function or computer failures. The ECAM STATUS page displays
the landing capabilities.
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DISPLAYS / ECAM

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AUTOPILOT PRESENTATION (1)

GENERAL TAKE-OFF
The AP is engaged from the Flight Control Unit (FCU) by the related The AP can be engaged in flight, provided the aircraft has been airborne
pushbuttons. AP engagement is indicated by the illumination of the AP for at least 5 seconds.
1 P/BSW or/and the AP 2 P/BSW (Three green bars) and by the white
"AP1", "AP2" or "AP1+ 2" indication on the top right corner of each CRUISE
PFD. The AP guidance modes are selected from the FCU or the Flight
In cruise, only one AP can be engaged at a time, priority given to the last
Management and Guidance Computers (FMGCs). The AP function is a
engaged. Engaging the second AP disengages the first one. The ailerons
loop where, after a comparison between real and reference parameters,
and the spoilers execute the orders of lateral modes; the elevators and
the FMGC computes orders, which are sent to the flight controls. The
the THS execute the orders of vertical modes.
loop is closed by real values coming from sensors and given by other
systems (e.g. ADIRS) to the FMGCs. When the AP is engaged, the load NOTE: The rudder is controlled not by the AP but directly by the FACs.
thresholds on the rudder pedals and the side sticks are increased. If a
pedal or side stick load threshold is overridden, the AP disengages. LANDING
MODES If the airfield is equipped with ILS installations, the AP can perform a
complete landing with approach, flare and roll out. A second AP can be
There are lateral modes and vertical modes. Basically, one of each is engaged (AP 1 active, AP 2 in standby).
chosen by the pilot or by the system. The AP being engaged, one lateral
mode and one vertical mode are simultaneously active. NOTE: The rudder is controlled by the AP via the FACs.
According to flight phases, the lateral mode controls: During roll out, the AP gives steering orders to the rudder and the nose
- the ailerons via the ELevator Aileron Computers (ELACs), wheel. These orders depend on the aircraft speed. Aileron and spoiler
- the spoilers via the ELACs and the Spoiler Elevator Computers (SECs),
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AP orders are null. The THS is reset to 0.5 nose up.

- the rudder via the Flight Augmentation Computers (FACs),
- the nose wheel via the ELACs and the Braking/Steering Control Unit NOTE: The spoilers are directly controlled by the SECs as airbrakes.
(BSCU). During roll out, at low speed (about 60 knots), the pilot normally
The vertical mode controls the elevators and the THS via the ELACs. disengages the AP by pressing a takeover pushbutton located on the side
stick.
GROUND
For maintenance purposes, the AP can be engaged on ground with both
engines shut down. Hydraulic power is not required.
When an engine is started, the AP disengages.

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LANDING

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FLIGHT DIRECTOR PRESENTATION (1)

and PFD 2 for the F/O FD P/BSW. If a lit FD P/BSW is pressed, the
ENGAGEMENT green bars go off. Pressing the P/BSW again puts the green bars on again.
A non lit FD P/BSW means that no FD symbols can be displayed on the
The Flight Director (FD) functions are engaged automatically as soon as
corresponding PFD. -FD2 is displayed on each PFD to show that no FD
the system is electrically supplied and logic conditions are fulfilled.
symbols can be displayed on PFD 1 and FD 2 is engaged on the F/O side.
FD engagement is indicated on the Flight Control Unit (FCU) by the FD
P/BSW green bars and on the top right of each PFD. 1FD2 indication is
displayed on each PFD to show that FD1 is engaged on the CAPT side
and FD2 is engaged on the F/O side.

NOTE: On ground, as long as no AP/FD mode is active, there are no

FD symbols on the PFDs.

PRINCIPLE
The FD displays the Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC)
guidance commands on both PFDs. In manual flight, the FD displays
guidance orders to help the pilots to apply commands on the controls in
order to follow the optimum flight path, which would be ordered by the
AP if it was engaged. When the AP is engaged, the FD helps the FMGC
demands to be checked.
The FD modes are the same as the AP modes and are selected the same
way. The FMGCs calculate AP/FD orders which are transformed into
symbols by the Display Management Computers (DMCs). There are two
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types of symbols: the FD bars, the Flight Path Director (FPD) and Flight
Path Vector (FPV) symbols. The central HeaDinG-Vertical Speed
(HDG-V/S)/TRacK-Flight Path Angle (TRK-FPA) P/BSW on the FCU
makes the pilots switch between these two types of symbols.

FD PUSHBUTTONS
Upon FCU power up, in go around, or when losing the AP during the
roll out phase of the landing, the three green bars of the FD P/BSWs
come on automatically. A lit FD P/BSW means that the FD symbols can
be displayed on the corresponding PFD: PFD 1 for the CAPT FD P/BSW

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FD PUSHBUTTONS

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in terms of current track and FPA actually being flown. The FPD symbol
FD BARS position is computed by the Air Data Inertial Reference System (ADIRS).
The FD bars can be displayed provided HDG-V/S is selected on the FCU.
NOTE: The yaw bar is identical to the FD bar case and appears with
HDG-V/S is automatically selected at system power up.
the same conditions.
NOTE: At certain system configuration changes, the FMGCs send a
command to the DMCs to make the FD bars flash for 10
seconds.
AP/FD modes are correctly followed when the FD bars are centered on
the fixed aircraft model of the PFDs.
There are three FD bars:
- the pitch bar,
- the roll bar,
- and the yaw bar.
The horizontal pitch bar can be displayed if a vertical mode is active
except during the roll out phase of the landing. The vertical roll bar can
be displayed if a lateral mode is active. Below 30 feet RA at take-off
when a LOCalizer (LOC) signal is available and during landing, the roll
bar is replaced by a yaw bar index. This bar is then centered when it is
just below the central yellow square.

FPD/FPV SYMBOLS
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The FPD and the FPV symbols can be displayed provided TRK-FPA is
selected on the FCU.

NOTE: At certain system configuration changes, the FMGCs send a

command to the DMCs to make the FPD and FPV symbols
flash for 10 seconds.
AP/FD modes are correctly followed when the FPD and FPV symbols
are superimposed. The FPD symbol supplies command signals to intercept
and fly the lateral and vertical flight path as defined by the FMGCs. The
FPD symbol is removed if no guidance mode is provided by the FMGCs.
The FPV symbol represents lateral and vertical flight path information
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FPD/FPV SYMBOLS

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AUTOTHRUST PRESENTATION (1)

When A/THR is engaged:
AUTOTHRUST FUNCTION - the FCU A/THR P/BSW is lit,
- the engagement status is displayed on the Flight Mode Annunciator
The A/THR function sends a computed thrust command (thrust target)
(FMA).
to the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) for automatic
When engaged, the A/THR can be active or not depending on the position
engine control.
of the thrust levers. When engaged and not active, the thrust control is
The A/THR functions are:
manual. The thrust is commanded according to the position of the thrust
- acquisition and holding of a speed or a Mach number,
levers. When engaged and active, the thrust control is automatic. The
- acquisition and holding of a thrust,
thrust is commanded according to the A/THR computed thrust target.
- reduction of the thrust to idle during descent and during flare in final
approach, AUTOTHRUST DISCONNECTION
- protection against excessive Angle-Of-Attack (AOA) called alpha-floor
protection, by ordering a maximum thrust when an alpha-floor detection A/THR disengagement can be manual or automatic.
signal is received from the Flight Augmentation Computers (FACs). A/THR is manually disconnected:
- either by pressing the A/THR instinctive disconnect switch on any thrust
AUTOTHRUST LOOP PRINCIPLE lever,
- or by setting all thrust levers to idle position,
To get the A/THR function, the thrust target computed by the Flight
- or through the dedicated FCU P/BSW,
Management and Guidance Computers (FMGCs) is chosen by the Flight
A/THR is automatically disconnected in case of failure detection.
Control Unit (FCU). Then each FCU processor sends, along its own bus,
the thrust target to the FADEC via the Engine Interface Units (EIUs).

AUTOTHRUST ENGAGEMENT
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The engagement of the A/THR function can be manual or automatic. The

A/THR is engaged manually by pressing the A/THR P/BSW on the FCU.
This is inhibited below 100 feet RA, with engines running.
The A/THR is engaged automatically:
- when the AP/Flight Director (FD) is engaged in Take-Off (TO) or Go
Around (GA) modes,
- or in flight, when the alpha-floor is detected; this is inhibited below 100
feet RA except during the 15 seconds following the lift-off.

NOTE: To effectively have A/THR on the engines, the engagement of

the A/THR is confirmed by a logic of activation in the FADEC.

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AUTOTHRUST DISCONNECTION

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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT SYS CONTROL & INDICATING (1)

FCU
The Flight Control Unit (FCU) is installed on the glareshield. The FCU
front face includes an Automatic Flight System (AFS) control panel
between two EFIS control panels. The AFS control panel activates and
displays the engagement of APs and A/THR. The selection for guidance
modes and flight parameters is also done on the AFS control panel.

NOTE: The EXPEDite P/BSW can be optionally removed from the

AFS control panel.
The two EFIS control panels control and display, for each EFIS side, the
PFD and ND functions: respectively barometric and Flight Director (FD)
conditions, and ND modes.

MCDU
Two Multipurpose Control and Display Units (MCDUs) are located on
the center pedestal. The MCDU is the primary entry/display interface
between the pilot and the Flight Management (FM) part of the Flight
Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC). On the MCDU, the
system control parameters and flight plans can be inserted, and is used
for subsequent modifications and revisions. The MCDU displays
information regarding flight progress and aircraft performances for
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MCDU

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AUTOMATIC FLIGHT SYS CONTROL & INDICATING (1)

ND
The two NDs are located on the main instrument panel. The ND is built
from:
- flight plan data,
- data selected via the FCU,
- aircraft present position,
- wind speed/direction,
- ground speed/track.

PFD
The two PFDs are located on the main instrument panel. The Flight Mode
Annunciator (FMA) is the top part of the PFD. Each PFD displays:
- AP, FD & A/THR engagement status on the FMA,
- AP, FD & A/THR armed/engaged modes on the FMA,
- FD orders,
- Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC) characteristic speeds on the
speed scale.
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THRUST LEVERS
The thrust levers are located on the center pedestal. The thrust levers are
used to engage the Take-Off/Go-Around (TOGA) modes and the A/THR.
Two A/THR instinctive disconnect P/Bs located on the thrust levers are
used to disengage the A/THR function.

SIDE STICKS
The CAPT and F/O side sticks are respectively located on the CAPT
lateral panel and F/O lateral panel. The AP is disengaged when the take
over priority P/B on the side stick is pressed or when a force above a
certain threshold is applied on the side stick.

RUDDER PEDALS
The rudder pedals are installed in the CAPT and F/O positions. Rudder
pedals override disconnects the AP.
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RESETS
The FMGC, FAC, FCU and MCDU resets are possible in the cockpit.
Depending on the computer (1 or 2), the circuit breakers are located either
on the overhead circuit breakers panel 49VU or on the rear circuit breakers
panel 121VU.
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RMP
The Radio Management Panels (RMPs) are located on the center pedestal
near MCDU1 and 2. The RMPS are used for navaid standby selection.

EWD/SD
The EWD and the SD are located on the main instrument panel. The
EWD displays AFS warning messages. The SD displays AFS information
such as inoperative systems on the STATUS page or landing capabilities
availability.

ATTENTION GETTERS
The attention getters are located on the glareshield panel on the CAPT
and F/O sides. The MASTER CAUTion and/or the MASTER WARNing
are activated when an AFS disconnection occurs. The AUTOLAND
warning is activated when a problem occurs during final approach in
automatic landing.
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FAC WARNINGS (3)

GENERAL WINDSHEAR DET FAULT
All warnings in this lesson are generated by Flight Warning Computer When the windshear detection function is inoperative, the aural warning
(FWC) logics, except for the Flight Augmentation Computer (FAC) sounds, the MASTER CAUTion comes on and the failure is shown amber
P/BSW amber FAULT light, which is controlled by the FAC itself. on the EWD page.

NOTE: -The phases of the flight phase inhibition schematic are FWC FAC 1+2 FAULT
phases, not Flight Management (FM) phases.
In case of FAC 1 and FAC 2 fault, the MASTER CAUT comes on, the
-The status page is obtained by pressing CLeaR or STatuS keys
aural warning sounds, both FAC P/BSW FAULT lights come on amber
of the ECAM control panel. It does not appear automatically
and the "SPD LIM" red warning is displayed on the speed scale of the
after warning activation.
PFD. The failure is shown amber on the ECAM displays. The "OFF
LOW ENERGY WARNING THEN ON" action performed on a FAC P/BSW resets the computer if
the fault disappears. An action on the MASTER CAUT P/B cancels the
The aircraft energy level is a function of current speed, acceleration rate MASTER CAUT light. If this fault occurs on ground with engines shut
and flight path angle. When it becomes lower than a threshold, under down, the reset is automatic when the fault disappears.
which the thrust shall be increased, an audio "Speed-Speed-Speed"
message is triggered every five seconds. This aural warning indicates FAC 1(2) FAULT
that, with the current thrust, it is not possible to recover a positive flight
In case of FAC 1 or FAC 2 fault, the master caution comes on; the aural
path angle through pitch control. Thrust must be then increased until
waning sounds and the related FAC P/BSW FAULT light comes on
warning disappearance or alpha floor is triggered. This warning is
amber. The failure is shown amber on the displays. The "OFF THEN
available between 100 ft and 2000 ft out of alpha floor conditions.
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WINDSHEAR DETECTION disappears. An action on the MASTER CAUT P/B resets the MASTER
CAUT light.
The FACs achieve the windshear detection function independently of the
ON/OFF selection of the overhead panel FAC P/BSW. The FACs trigger RUD TRV LIM SYS FAULT
a red warning whenever windshear conditions are encountered. The
In case of total rudder travel limitation system failure, the MASTER
warning triggers:
CAUT comes on; the aural warning sounds and the failure is shown amber
- an aural warning, WINDSHEAR, repeated three times,
on the displays. The "OFF THEN ON" action done on the FAC P/BSW
- a WINDSHEAR red message displayed in the center of both PFDs (15
resets the computer if the failure disappears.
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RUD TRV LIM 1(2) FAULT

In case of rudder travel limitation 1 or 2 failure, an amber indication
appears on the displays. No reset action is needed in case of one rudder
travel limitation failure, as the rudder travel limitation function is not
affected by a single rudder travel limitation failure.

RUD TRIM SYS FAULT

In case of total rudder trim system failure, the MASTER CAUT comes
on, the aural warning sounds and the failure is shown amber on the
displays.

RUD TRIM 1(2) FAULT

In case of rudder trim 1 or 2 fault, an amber indication appears on the
displays. No reset action is needed in case of one rudder trim fault, as
the rudder trim function is not affected by a single rudder trim failure.

YAW DAMPER SYS FAULT

In case of total yaw damper system failure; the MASTER CAUT comes
on, the aural warning sounds and the failure is shown amber on the
displays. The "OFF THEN ON" action done on the FAC pushbuttons
resets the computer if the failure disappears.
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YAW DAMPER 1(2) FAULT

In case of yaw damper 1 or 2 failure, an amber indication appears on the
displays. No reset action is needed in case of failure of one yaw damper.

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FLIGHT GUIDANCE AUTOTHRUST D/O (3)

GENERAL A/THR DISENGAGED
When the A/THR function is disengaged:
The A/THR function can be manually engaged from the dedicated P/BSW - the thrust levers control the engines,
on the Flight Control Unit (FCU) or automatically when some conditions - on the FCU, the A/THR P/BSW light is off,
are fulfilled. - the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) displays neither the A/THR
engagement status nor the A/THR modes.
THRUST LEVERS
A/THR ENGAGED AND ACTIVE
The thrust levers are manually operated and electrically connected to the
Full Authority Digital Engine Controls (FADECs). When the A/THR function is engaged, A/THR is active if:
- at least, one thrust lever is between the CL detent (included) and the
NOTE: The thrust levers never move automatically. 0 stop (included), and, at the most, one thrust lever is between the
Each lever has 3 sectors defined by detents and stops. The thrust levers FLX/MCT detent and the CL detent, and there is no engine in FLX
can be moved on a sector which includes specific positions: TO mode,
- rear sector: for idle reverse up to max reverse. - or the alpha-floor protection is active independently of the thrust
- center section: lever positions.
0: corresponds to an idle thrust,
CL: corresponds to a climb thrust. NOTE: In case of one engine failure, the A/THR activation zone is
- forward section: between the FLX/MCT detent and the 0 stop, instead of the
FLX/MCT: corresponds to a FLeXible take-off thrust or a Maximum CL detent, and the 0 stop.
Continuous Thrust after an engine failure, Because the A/THR function is active:
TOGA: corresponds to a maximum Takeoff/Go Around thrust. - the A/THR system controls the engines,
The FADECs compute the thrust limit, which depends on the position - on the FCU, the A/THR P/BSW light is on,
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of the thrust levers. If both thrust levers are in the same detent, the thrust - the FMA displays the A/THR engagement status in white and the
limit corresponds to this detent. If both levers are not in the same detent, A/THR mode.
the thrust limit corresponds to the next higher detent. The Flight A/THR ENGAGED AND NOT ACTIVE
Management and Guidance Computers (FMGCs) select the highest thrust When the A/THR function is engaged, A/THR is not active if:
limits of the FADEC 1 and FADEC 2 for thrust target computation. At least one thrust lever is above the FLX/MCT detent, or both thrust
A/THR FUNCTION LOGIC levers are above the CL detent, or at least one engine is in FLX TO
mode, with the alpha-floor protection not active.
The A/THR function can be ENGAGED or DISENGAGED. When it is Because the A/THR function is not active:
engaged, it can be ACTIVE or NOT ACTIVE. - the thrust levers control the engines as long as a thrust lever is outside
the A/THR active area,

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- the A/THR P/BSW light is on,
- the FMA displays the A/THR engagement status in cyan and the
MANual THRust rating in white, surrounded with an amber box.
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MODES ALPHA-FLOOR PROTECTION
The A/THR function computes a thrust target according to modes and The A/THR function protects against an excessive Angle-Of-Attack
their related reference parameters. The reference can be: (AOA). Each Flight Augmentation computer (FAC) detects the alpha-floor
- a speed or a mach number; in this case, the source is either the FCU for signal. In case of excessive AOA or avoidance maneuver, the FACs send
a value chosen by the pilot, or the FMGC itself, an order to the FMGCs which activate the alpha-floor protection. The
- a thrust; in that case, the sources are: The FADECs which compute the A/THR automatically engages or stays engaged active and the engine
thrust limit when the A/THR is not active. The FMGC itself within the thrust becomes equal to the TOGA thrust for any thrust lever position.
thrust limit always computed by the FADECs when the A/THR is active. In this condition, the green message A. FLOOR with an amber flashing
The A/THR modes are SPEED/MACH, THR, RETARD, which can be box is displayed on the FMA. When the alpha-floor detection is no longer
overpassed by the alpha-floor protection. present in the FACs, the green message TOGA LK (LK for Lock) with
an amber flashing box is displayed on the FMA. The alpha-floor
MODES DESCRIPTION
protection can only be cancelled through the disengagement of the A/THR
The choice of the mode is automatically made by the FMGCs function.
according to the active AP or Flight Director (FD) vertical mode. This
choice is based on a simple law: priority to the speed control. A/THR OPERATION IN FLIGHT
- when the AP controls the aircraft speed with the elevators, the A/THR
has to control the engines by a fixed thrust demand (THR mode). TAKE-OFF
- when the AP controls another aircraft parameter (e. g. altitude), the The aircraft is on ground and ready for take-off. Neither the AP nor
A/THR has to take care of the aircraft speed by a variable thrust the A/THR are engaged. The engines are controlled by the thrust
demand to the engines (SPEED/MACH mode). levers. To take-off, the pilot sets the thrust levers to the TOGA stop
- Beside these two modes, RETARD is only available in automatic or to the FLX/MCT detent if a flexible temperature is selected on a
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landing when engine thrust has to be reduced to idle for the flare phase Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU). This engages the
below 40 feet RA. A/THR function but it remains not active.
DEFAULT MODES THRUST REDUCTION ALTITUDE
When no vertical mode is engaged, the A/THR operates only in At the thrust reduction altitude, a message on the FMAs indicates to
SPEED/MACH modes except: the pilot that he has to set the thrust levers into the CL detent. As soon
- when THR mode engages automatically in case of alpha-floor as the thrust levers are in the CL detent, the A/THR is active. If a
protection activation, thrust lever is set into the CL-MCT or O-CL area, a message on the
- when, A/THR being in RETARD mode, the AP disengaged, the FMAs warns the pilot to set the thrust lever to the CL detent:
A/THR function remains in RETARD mode. - white LVR CLB message if it is in the CL-FLX/MCT area,
- amber LVR ASYM message if it is in the O-CL area.

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The A/THR remains active. Then, the thrust levers remain in this
position until the approach phase.
AUTOMATIC LANDING
During automatic landing, before touch down, an auto call out,
RETARD, indicates to the pilot that he has to set the thrust levers to
the 0 stop. When he does it, the A/THR disengages. This lets the
automatic activation of ground spoilers if they are in armed condition.
Then, on ground, the pilot moves the thrust levers on the REVerse
sector.

DISCONNECTION
Besides the normal A/THR operation, the A/THR function is disengaged
either by a pilot action or in case of a system failure. The A/THR function
can be disengaged either by pressing at least one of the two red instinctive
disconnect P/Bs on the side of the thrust levers or by pressing the A/THR
P/BSW on the FCU. A/THR disengagement can also be triggered due to
an external system failure. When the A/THR function is active, the actual
engine thrust does not necessarily correspond to the thrust lever position.
DISCONNECTION CONSEQUENCES
Consequently, it is important to know what happens after an A/THR
disconnection:
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the thrust is immediately adjusted to the thrust lever position.

In other cases, after FCU P/BSW disconnection, or failure:
- when a thrust lever is in its detent, the thrust on the corresponding
engine is frozen at its last value just before the disconnection (memo
mode).
- as soon as a thrust lever is moved out the detent, or if it is not in a
detent, the thrust on the corresponding engine is smoothly adapted to
the thrust lever position.

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FLIGHT GUIDANCE PRIORITY LOGIC (3)

FLIGHT GUIDANCE
The engagement status of the guidance function works on the master/slave
principle. The master Flight Management and Guidance Computer
(FMGC) imposes all the changes of AP/Flight Director (FD) modes
and/or A/THR engagement to the slave FMGC. Here is an example of a
master FMGC. Look at the flow chart to understand the priority logic.
With no AP, no FD1 but FD2 engaged, FMGC2 is the master because,
by following the flow chart, the first three answers are NO, but the fourth
one is YES.
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FLIGHT DIRECTOR
At power up, both FDs are normally engaged in split configuration.
FMGC1 normally drives the FD symbols (crossed bars or flight path
director symbols) on the CAPT PFD. FMGC2 normally drives the FD
symbols on the F/O PFD. The 1FD2 indication is displayed on each Flight
Mode Annunciator (FMA) to show that FD1 is engaged on CAPT side
and FD2 is engaged on F/O side. If one FMGC fails, the remaining FMGC
drives the FD symbols on both PFDs. If FMGC1 fails, the 2FD2 indication
is displayed on each FMA to show that FD2 is displayed on both PFDs.
If both FDs fail, a red flag is displayed on each PFD, provided that the
corresponding FD switch is on.
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AUTOPILOT
If one AP is engaged, the corresponding FMGC controls the flight controls
through the Flight Control Computers (FCCs). There is no priority logic
in single operation. The last engaged AP is the active one. Both APs can
be engaged as soon as the APPROACH mode is selected on the Flight
Control Unit (FCU). AP1 has priority, AP2 is in standby. The FCCs use
the AP1 commands first. A switching is done to the AP2 commands in
case of AP1 disengagement.
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AUTOTHRUST
A single A/THR SW located on the FCU is used for the engagement or
disengagement of the A/THR function. The A/THR function is, in fact,
composed of two systems (A/THR1 and A/THR2), which are ready to
be engaged at the same time, but only one system is selected. However,
the selection of A/THR1 or A/THR2 depends on the engagement of the
AP and FD. It is done according to the master/slave principle, which is
known by the FCU and summarized in the table. When the selected
A/THR function is active (according to the thrust lever position), the
master FMGC controls the engines, via the FCU. Consequently, in
automatic control, it is the same FMGC which controls the engines and
the flight controls. To recover the A/THR function, when one AP is
engaged and its own A/THR has failed, the opposite AP should be
engaged to switch from the master FMGC to the other (which now
becomes the master) and to switch to the opposite A/THR.
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FLIGHT MODE ANNUNCIATOR
The three types of information on the FMA are:
- A/THR mode/status,
- AP/FD mode and status,
- Flight Management (FM) messages.
The master FMGC, which supplies both FMAs, displays the A/THR
information. The AP/FD information is displayed according to the
following logic:
- with at least one AP, the master FMGC supplies both FMAs,
- without AP, with the FDs engaged, FMGC1 supplies FMA1, FMGC2
supplies FMA2,
- without AP, with one FD failed or manually disengaged, the opposite
FMGC supplies both FMAs.
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FLIGHT CONTROL UNIT D/O (3)

GENERAL
This description only deals with the central part of the Flight Control
Unit (FCU). In general, the FCU provides the short term interface between
the crew and the Flight Management and Guidance System (FMGS). The
FCU is the main interface to engage functions and guidance modes and
to select parameters.

NOTE: In fact, there is one FCU panel which controls two identical
processing channels: FCU 1 and FCU 2.
Only one channel is active at a time, the other is in standby. If
both channels fail, all FCU controls are inoperative: A/THR,
AP/Flight Director (FD) 1 and AP/FD 2 are not available.

DISPLAY
Here are listed some examples of function engagement, selection of
required guidance modes and flight parameters. The FCU allows:
- engagement of APs, FDs and A/THR,
- selection of guidance modes; e.g. HeaDinG, Vertical Speed (V/S) or
TRacK, Flight Path Angle (FPA),
- selection and display of the various guidance targets whenever a manual
selection is required (SPeeD - HDG - TRK - V/S - FPA - ALT).
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SPEED/MACH REFERENCE CONTROL KNOB SPEED/MACH SWITCHING
The SPD/MACH reference control knob can be pushed or pulled. It is The SPD/MACH P/BSW is only active when a value is displayed in the
spring-loaded to neutral. It can also be turned. speed window. In all cases, the SPD/MACH switching is automatic. The
pilot can only perform the switching using the SPD/MACH P/BSW when
PULLED
the reference is selected. The appropriate indication, SPD or MACH is
When pulled, the Flight Management and Guidance Computer then displayed.
(FMGC) uses a selected reference speed which is displayed on the
FCU. The associated managed SPD/MACH dot light is off.
- if the speed window was previously dashed, the value which appears
is generally the last managed reference speed.
- if not, there is no change in the window.
TURNED
When turned, it changes the displayed speed.
- if a speed was previously displayed, the selected reference speed is
modified.
- if the speed window was previously dashed, the first click changes
the dashes into the managed reference speed. When turned more, this
value changes. If the knob is not pulled within 45 seconds the display
reverts to dashes.
PUSHED
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When pushed, dashes are displayed and the associated managed

SPD/MACH dot light comes on. The FMGC uses a managed reference
speed.
- if dashes are displayed, there is no change.
- if a speed was previously displayed, dashes appear and the light
comes on. The reference becomes a managed speed.

NOTE: For Takeoff/Go Around (TOGA) and EXPEDite, the FMGS

automatically uses memorized speeds such as V2,
VAPProach and green dot. Dashes are displayed and the
light is on.
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HEADING/TRACK LATERAL CONTROL KNOB
The LATeral control knob can be pushed or pulled. It is spring-loaded
to neutral. It can also be turned. The LAT window displays a value when
HDG or TRK mode is active or when a HDG or TRK preset has been
performed. It is dashed in all other cases. The light is on when a managed
lateral mode is armed (e. g. NAV, RWY, LAND...)
PULLED
When pulled, HDG or TRK mode engages with a reference displayed
on the FCU. The associated light is off.
- if the LAT window was previously dashed, the value which appears
is the present HDG or TRK,
- if not, there is no change in the window.
TURNED
When turned, it changes the displayed HDG or TRK,
- if a HDG or TRK was previously displayed, the selected reference
is modified.
- if the LAT window was previously dashed, the first click changes
the dashes into the present A/C HDG or TRK. When turned more, the
value changes. If the knob is not pulled within 45 seconds the display
reverts to dashes.
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PUSHED
When pushed, the navigation mode is armed. During the arming phase,
the HDG or TRK is displayed until interception of the flight plan.
Then, dashes will replace the HDG or TRK. During the arming and
active phases, the light is on.

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ALTITUDE SELECTOR KNOB
The outer knob has 2 selectable positions, 100 feet and 1000 feet. The
inner knob sets the altitude in the FCU altitude window with increments
depending on the outer knob position. The inner knob can be pushed or
pulled and is spring-loaded to neutral. It can also be turned.
PULLED
When pulled, OPen CLlimB/DEScent or OPen DEScent mode engages
if the displayed altitude is different from the present aircraft altitude.
The LeVeL/CHange light is off. Aircraft immediately climbs or
descends towards the selected altitude.
TURNED
When turned, the displayed altitude changes by thousands or hundreds
feet, depending on the outer knob selection.
PUSHED
When pushed, CLB or DES mode engages if the displayed altitude
on the FCU is different from the present aircraft altitude. The level
change is managed and the LVL/CH light is on.

NOTE: The ALT window always displays a target value selected

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by the crew. The window is never dashed.

METRIC ALTITUDE P/B

This METRIC ALT P/BSW is used to display the FCU altitude target in
meter in the lower part of the lower ECAM display unit and optionally
to display the selected and actual altitude on PFD.

NOTE: The altitude target, on the FCU, is always in feet.

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P/BSW changes the HDG-V/S into TRK-FPA on the center of the FCU
VERTICAL SPEED/FLIGHT PATH ANGLE CONTROL and vice versa.
KNOB
NOTE: The FD symbols on the PFD changes and the Flight Path Vector
The V/S FPA control knob can be pushed or pulled. It is spring-loaded (FPV) and the Flight Path Director (FPD) appears.
to neutral. It can also be turned.
PULLED
When pulled, V/S or FPA mode engages with a reference displayed
on the FCU. The level change light is off.
If the associated window was previously dashed, the value which
appears is the present V/S or FPA. The ranges are:
- between -9.9 ° and +9.9 ° for FPA,
- between -6000 and +6000 feet per minute for V/S.
TURNED
When turned, it changes the displayed V/S or FPA. If the associated
window was previously dashed, the first click changes the dashes into
the present A/C V/S or FPA. When turned more, the value changes.
If the knob is not pulled within 45 seconds, the display reverts to
dashes.
PUSHED
Pushing the V/S FPA rotary knob will command an immediate level
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off by engaging the V/S FPA mode with a zero target as displayed in
the FCU window. Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) annunciation will
turn to ALT green when levelled off. Any new setting of a V/S or
FPA (selector turned) will lead to A/C movement accordingly.

HEADING-V/S TRACK-FPA SWITCHING P/BSW

This P/BSW allows selection of HDG and V/S or TRK and FPA modes.
If any of the modes (HDG, V/S, TRK, and FPA) are active, pressing the
P/BSW changes the mode(s) into the corresponding one(s). Pressing the

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AP1 & 2 ENGAGEMENT P/BSW APPROACH ENGAGEMENT P/BSW
The AP1 or 2 can be engaged five seconds after lift off, by pressing the When pressed on, the APPRoach P/BSW arms the LANDing mode.
related P/BSW. - pressed on: Glide/Slope and LOCalizer modes are armed for capture
- pressed on: AP engagement is confirmed by the three green bars coming and tracking if ILS is available, or APPR NAV/FINAL if ILS is not
on, available,
- pressed off: The related autopilot disengages. - pressed off: Above 400 ft, LAND or APPR NAV mode is disarmed or
disengaged.
A/THR ENGAGEMENT P/BSW
NOTE: Below 400 ft, LAND mode can only be disengaged by
When pressed on, the A/THR P/BSW manually engages the autothrust
activating GO-AROUND.
function, provided the aircraft is not on the ground with the engines
running. LOCALIZER ENGAGEMENT P/BSW
- pressed on: A/THR engagement is confirmed by the three green bars
coming on. When pressed on, the LOC P/BSW arms the LOC mode.
- pressed on: LOC mode is generally used when the G/S is not available,
NOTE: On ground, A/THR is automatically engaged when take-off is - pressed off:
initiated with the thrust levers. - before capture, localizer mode is disarmed,
- pressed off: The A/THR function disengages. - after capture, localizer mode is disengaged.
In this case the HDG/TRK mode is engaged on the present aircraft
EXPEDITE ENGAGEMENT P/BSW heading/track.
The EXPED mode can be engaged either to climb or descend, by pressing
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the EXPED P/BSW.

- pressed on: The EXPED engagement is confirmed by the three green
bars coming on. This function allows maximum climb or descent profile
within the performance envelope of the aircraft.
- disengagement is only possible by engagement of another longitudinal
mode.

NOTE: The EXPED function can be optionally deleted. In this case,

the associated EXPED pushbutton is also removed.

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FMGS WARNINGS (3)

GENERAL NOTE: Either AP1+2 or AP1 or AP2 is displayed on the status page.
All warnings in this lesson are generated by Flight Warning Computer BOTH FD'S FAILURE
(FWC) logics, except for some cases, which are indicated.
In case of non-engagement or disengagement of both Flight Directors
NOTE: - the phases of the flight phase inhibition schematic are FWC (FDs) not due to an action on the FD P/BSWs, a red FD flag appears on
phases not Flight Management (FM) phases, both PFDs. The FD failure can be internal or due to peripherals. This
- the status page is obtained by pressing CLeaR or STatuS keys warning is not generated by the FWC but by a Display Management
of the ECAM control panel. It does not appear automatically Computer (DMC) logic. The red FD flag on a given PFD is inhibited
after warning activation. when the corresponding FD P/BSW, located on the EFIS control panel
of the Flight Control Unit (FCU), is off.
AP OFF
FCU 1+2 FAULT
The AP loss warning is divided into two cases. First, when the AP loss
is due to an action on a take over P/BSW. The second case is when the In case of FCU 1 and FCU 2 fault, the MASTER CAUTion comes on;
AP loss is due to another reason than an action on a take over P/BSW. the aural warning sounds and the failure is shown amber on the displays.
ACTION ON TAKE OVER PUSHBUTTON NOTE: The STATUS messages are never inhibited.
The visual and associated audio warnings are temporary:
- the red MASTER WARNing light flashes for 3 s, FCU 1(2) FAULT
- the red AP OFF message is displayed for 9 s,
- the cavalry charge aural warning sounds for 1.5 s. In case of FCU 1 or FCU 2 fault, the related amber indication appears
Pressing the MASTER WARN P/BSW or a second action on the take on the displays.
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over P/BSW immediately cancels the MASTER WARN flashing and

NOTE: The STATUS messages are never inhibited.
the red AP OFF message; the cavalry charge is cancelled only after
0.5 s. An AP re-engagement cancels everything at once. A/THR OFF
OTHER REASON The A/THR loss warning is divided into two cases. First, when the loss
If the two APs are engaged and just one is lost, the warning is not is due to an action on an instinctive disconnect P/BSW or to a thrust
triggered. An action on the MASTER WARN P/BSW or on the take levers setting on idle performed above 50 ft. The second case is when
over P/B cancels the MASTER WARN flashing and the red AUTO the loss of the A/THR function is due to any other reason.
FLT AP OFF message; the cavalry charge is cancelled only after 1.5
s. A successful re-engagement of the AP cancels everything at once. PILOT ACTION
The warnings are temporary:

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- the amber MASTER CAUT light goes off after 3 s, - When following ILS beams, in case of a LOCalizer excessive deviation
- the amber A/THR OFF message disappears after 9 s. (1/4 dot above 15 ft RA) or GLIDE excessive deviation (1 dot above 100
The MASTER CAUT light and the amber A/THR OFF message are ft RA). LOC and GLIDE scales flash on the PFD,
cancelled by an action on the MASTER CAUT P/BSW or on an - loss of LOC signal above 15 ft or loss of GLIDE signal above 100 ft.
instinctive disconnect P/BSW or by an A/THR re-engagement. The FD bars flash on the PFD. The LAND mode remains engaged.
A triple click aural warning is generated in the event of landing capacity
NOTE: The amber message: A/THR OFF displayed on the EWD is downgrading. The warning is cancelled by LOC mode or AP
not inhibited by any flight phase. disengagement or by doing a go-around.
OTHER REASON
NOTE: A warning test can be done by pressing the captain or the first
The MASTER CAUT light and the amber AUTO FLT A/THR OFF officer AUTOLAND P/BSW.
message are cancelled by an action on the MASTER CAUT P/BSW
or on an instinctive disconnect P/B or by an A/THR re-engagement. CAPACITY CHANGE

NOTE: This warning is not triggered when the thrust levers are set The warning corresponding to a landing capacity downgrading is an aural
on idle below 50 ft. warning and messages on the status page. This flight phase inhibition
As the A/THR is OFF and the engine thrust is locked, the thrust levers just concerns the triple click aural warning. It is triggered when there is
have to be moved. If the thrust levers are not moved within 5 seconds, a downgrading of landing capacity or when the LAND mode is disarmed
an additional repetitive warning is triggered every 5 seconds. or disengaged. Messages on the status page can always be displayed
except when the system is in LAND mode (armed or active) and except
A/THR LIMITED in phase 1 or 10.

When the A/THR is active and the thrust levers are below the CLimb NOTE: In LAND mode, the landing category is displayed on the Flight
detent, the MASTER CAUT comes on and a repetitive warning is Mode Annunciator (FMA) of the PFD.
triggered every 5 seconds until the levers are put back in this detent. In
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case of one engine out, the same principle applies except that the ALTITUDE ALERT
Maximum Continuous Thrust (MCT) detent replaces the CL detent.
The altitude alert takes into account the difference between the aircraft
AUTOLAND altitude and the reference altitude selected on the FCU. It has an effect
on the altitude window of the PFD and can trigger the C-chord aural
The AUTOLAND red warning tells the pilot that, depending on the warning. The altitude alert is inhibited by Glide Slope (G/S) capture and
procedures, he has to do a go-around or a manual landing. This warning canceled by turning the FCU altitude knob, or by setting the landing gear
can only be activated in LANDing mode with at least one AP engaged. lever to DOWN with slats extended or when the landing gear is
The AUTOLAND red warning is triggered in the following cases: downlocked.
- both APs OFF below 200 ft RA,

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DECISION HEIGHT
This warning corresponds to an audio call out by a synthetic voice,
depending on the aircraft radio altitude and the Decision Height (DH).
"HUNDRED ABOVE" and/or "MINIMUM" warnings can be inhibited
by pin programming.
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MCDU FAILURE
When a Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU) fails, an amber
FAIL annunciator comes on, on this MCDU. This warning is not
generated by the FWC but by the MCDU itself.
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