FLIGHT MODE
ANNUNCIATOR
(FMA)
FMA
GENERAL
FMA COLUMNS & ROWS
Three
Rows
Five Columns
FMA ROWS
ROW-1
ROW-2
ROW-3
Row No. 1 : Engaged Modes
Row No. 2 : Armed Modes
Row No. 3 : Reminders/Msgs
FMA COLUMNS
Auto
Thrust
Operation
AP/FD
Vertical
Mode
AP/FD
Lateral
Mode
App
Capab
DH /
MDA
A/P, FD &
A/THR
Eng Status
FMA BEFORE
TAXI OUT
BEFORE : TAXI OUT
CLB
After cockpit
preparation and
during Taxi Out, FMA
reads CLB in Blue,
NAV in blue and 1FD2
in White.
NAV
1FD2
BEFORE : TAXI OUT
ALT
If FMA reads ALT in Blue instead
of CLB, the FCU altitude is set at
or below Acceleration Altitude set
in the PERF Page of the FMGC.
Alternatively the Acceleration
Altitude set in FMGC is above the
FCU Altitude. NAV in blue and
1FD2 in White.
NAV
1FD2
BEFORE : TAXI OUT
CLB
Push
After cockpit preparation FMA
shows CLB in Blue. If the Lateral
Column is blank instead of
showing NAV, it means HDG knob
on the FCU is pulled. Push the
HDG knob to get NAV in blue.
1FD2 in White means both FDs
are ON.
1FD2
FMA BEFORE
TAKE OFF
PRESELECTED
HDG BEFORE
TAKE OFF
DURING TAXING
CLB
1FD2
A/THR
BLANK
During taxing, if HDG is pre set
(by only rotating rotating HDG
knob Lateral Column becomes
blank) NAV is disarmed. This
happens if HDG 050 is set for
BADIL 2C departure at KHI or ATC
requires you to fly R/W heading or
a specific heading after take off.
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 51
SRS
CLB
RWY
MAN
FLX 51
With HDG pre set say HDG
143, Lateral Column which
was blank, changes to
RWY as thrust lever is set in
FLEX/TOGA detent. RWY
engages only if Runway is
ILS equipped and the ILS
signal is valid.
1FD2
A/THR
TAKE OFF : 30 Ft
MAN
FLX 53
As HDG was Preset
and NAV was not
armed, RWY TRK
engages at 30 feet
after Take Off and
remains engaged
till crew selects
another lateral
mode.
SRS
CLB
RWY TRK
1FD2
A/THR
FMGC SELECTED
SPEED BEFORE
TAKE OFF
BEFORE TAXI OUT
CLB
In case a specific
speed is desired
during initial climb out
after T/O, set this
speed in the FMGC,
PERF Climb page.
There is no change in
the FMA, till Take Off
i.e. NAV in blue. 1FD2
in White. When Thrust
Lever is set in
Flex/TOGA.
NAV
1FD2
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 53
SRS
SEL:210
As soon as the thrust lever is
set in FLEX/TOGA detent, Pre
Selected Climb Speed 210 Kts
becomes armed (in Blue) and
SEL:210 is displayed on FMA.
This Pre Selected Climb
Speed 210 Kts was entered in
the FMGC (PERF Climb
Page). SRS is engaged in
vertical mode.
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
30
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 53
SRS
CLB 210
In some A/C (AP-BGU &
BGV) when the thrust lever
is set in FLEX/TOGA detent,
Pre Selected Climb Speed
210 Kts becomes armed (in
Blue) & CLB 210 is
displayed on FMA. This Pre
Selected Climb Speed 210
Kts was entered in the
FMGC. SRS is engaged in
vertical mode.
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 53
SRS
SELECTED SPD : 210
In some A/C (A-321 Regn APBRJ) when the thrust lever is set
in FLEX/TOGA detent, Pre
Selected Climb Speed 210 Kts
becomes armed (in Blue) and
SPD SEL:210 is displayed at the
bottom of the first two lines on
FMA. This is due to the
difference in the FMGC type.
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 53
SRS
SPD SEL : 210
In some A/C (A-321
Regn AP-BJA & BJB)
when the thrust lever is
set in FLEX/TOGA
detent, Pre Selected
Climb Speed 210 Kts
becomes armed (in
Blue) and SPD SEL:210
is displayed at the
bottom of the first two
lines on FMA. This is
due to the difference
in the FMGC type.
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
TAKE OFF
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
As SRS disengages (at Acceleration Altitude), on PFD speed
target is 210 Kts shown as a selected blue ( ). CLB becomes the
engaged mode and ALT becomes armed in Blue.
TAKE OFF ROLL
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
In case you want to revert to the Managed Speed, push the
Speed knob on FCU. On PFD speed target goes to 250 Kts
shown as a Managed Magenta ( ). CLB remains the engaged
mode and ALT remains armed in Blue.
FMA
TAKE OFF
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 51
As soon as Thrust
Lever is set in
Flex/TOGA detent,
the FMA reads as
shown above, when
taking off from an
ILS equipped R/W.
SRS
CLB
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 53
SRS
ALT
As soon as Thrust
Lever is set in Flex or
TOGA, SRS engages in
vertical mode (V2 to
V2+10 Kts). ALT (in Blue
or Magenta) instead of
CLB if FCU altitude or a
constraint is set at or
below acceleration
altitude.
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
TOGA
Manual
Flex or
Manual
TOGA
SRS
CLB
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
Auto Thrust in
Blue
MAN FLEX or MAN TOGA engages when thrust lever is set in FLEX/TOGA
detent. A/THR armed (In Blue)
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
TOGA
SRS
CLB
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
When thrust lever is set in FLEX/TOGA detent. SRS engages in pitch mode to
give V2 to V2+10 Kts. Climb armed (in Blue). If V2 not entered in the FMGC
(PERF Take Off Page), SRS does not engage.
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 51
SRS
CLB
1FD2
A/THR
RWY
NAV
NAV
When thrust lever is set
in FLEX/TOGA detent,
RWY in Green (if ILS
equipped Runway) &
ILS signal valid.
Navigation Armed (In
Blue)
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 51
SRS
CLB
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
When thrust lever is set in FLEX/TOGA detent, RWY not displayed, if no ILS on
that Runway or ILS signal Not Available. Navigation armed (In Blue)
TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
FLX 51
SRS
CLB
RWY
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
Both Flight
Directors are ON.
A/THR is armed
(Blue)
TAKE OFF : 30 Ft
MAN
FLX 53
SRS
CLB
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
30
If NAV is armed, engages automatically at 30 Feet RA.
TAKE OFF : 100 Ft
MAN
FLX 49
SRS
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Auto Pilot 1 or 2 is engaged. FMGS prevent Auto Pilot engagement, till 5
seconds after Take Off.
TAKE OFF : THR RED ALT
MAN
FLX 53
LVR CLB
SRS
CLB
NAV
CLB
At Thrust Reduction Altitude LVR CLB Flashes.
Advising Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to Climb Detent
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
TAKE OFF : THR RED ALT
THR CLB
SRS
CLB
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
CLB
When Thrust Lever is set to Climb Detent, THR CLB in Green, and Auto
Thrust in White. (Both in Engaged Mode)
TAKE OFF : ACCEL ALT
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
At Acceleration Altitude,
SRS changes to Climb.
If Altitude selected on
the FCU is above, ALT
in Blue.
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
FMA
CLIMB
CLIMB
THR CLB
FCU Selected
Altitude, say
FL-130, (ALT
in Blue) is
below any
constraints
in the Flight
Plan else
Magenta
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
CLIMB : ALT CST
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
NAV
NAV
AP 1
1FD2
A/THR
7000
There is an Altitude Constraint at, say FL 070. ALT (in magenta) is the
FMGC constraint. FCU ALT set at FL-290.
CLIMB : ALT CST
SPEED
As Aircraft
reaches FL 070,
it levels off
(itself).
Thrust comes
back to maintain
the speed.
ALT CST (in
green) is the
engaged mode
and CLB armed
as FCU ALT is
set at FL-290.
ALT CST
CLB
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
CLIMB
(ALT CST CROSSED)
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
As the constraint is passed (we are in Managed Mode), Thrust goes to Climb
Thrust (itself) and the aircraft resumes climb (itself). CLB becomes
engaged mode and ALT armed, as FCU ALT is set at FL-290.
EFFECT OF FCU
KNOBS
ON CLIMB
MANAGED CLIMB
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
Normal Managed Climb.
FMA reading THR CLB | CLB | NAV.
FCU ALT is set at FL-330.
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
MANAGED CLIMB
(ALT KNOB PULLED)
THR CLB
When you pull
ALT knob, CLB
becomes OP
CLB, DOT on FCU
vanishes. NAV no
change. No
change to THR
CLB
Note: ALT dot on
FCU goes OFF.
Pushing the ALT
knob reverts back
to CLB from OP
CLB.
OP CLB
ALT
NAV
PULL
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
OPEN CLIMB
(ALT KNOB PUSHED)
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
NAV
PUSH
When you push ALT knob, OP CLB becomes CLB, DOT on FCU comes
ON. NAV no change. No change to THR CLB
MANAGED CLIMB
(HDG KNOB PULLED)
THR CLB
OP CLB
ALT
PULL
HDG
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
PULL PUSH
NO EFFECT
NAV changes to HDG. CLB reverts to OP CLB & constraints disregarded. No
change to THR CLB
Note: ALT dot on FCU goes OFF. ALT knob push/pull has no effect. Push
HDG knob then ALT knob to get CLB/NAV
BACK TO MANAGED CLIMB
(FROM HDG)
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
PUSH
PUSH
To get back to Managed Climb, first push the HDG knob to
get NAV. Then push ALT knob to get rid of OP CLB . No
change to THR CLB
Note: Pushing/Pulling ALT knob first has no effect. Push HDG knob, then
the ALT knob to get CLB/NAV
CLIMB : V/S PULLED
SPEED
V/S +1500
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
THR CLB changes to SPEED, CLB becomes the current V/S.
Thrust may reduce to maintain the current V/S (priority)
& then the desired speed. NAV remains as it is.
CLIMB
(TO GET RID OF V/S)
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Push the ALT knob, SPEED changes into THR CLB,
V/S into CLB and NAV remains as it is.
CLIMB
(TO GET RID OF V/S)
THR CLB
OP CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Pull the ALT knob, SPEED changes into THR CLB,
V/S into OP CLB and no change in NAV.
EXEP CLIMB
CLIMB
(EXPED ON FCU PUSHED)
THR CLB
EXP CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
When EXPED P/B on FCU is pushed, EXP CLB
in Green. Target speed GREEN DOT.
Note: When in Exped Mode, SPD CSTR, ALT CSTR and
SPD LIM are disregarded. No visible benefit above FL 250
GET OUT OF EXEP
CLIMB : 03 WAYS
OUT OF EXP CLIMB-1
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
To revert to normal climb, Push the ALT knob
on FCU, CLIMB mode will engage.
Note: Pulling ALT or V/S or SPD/MACH knob also
disengages EXP CLB. Pushing EXP button does not
OUT OF EXP CLIMB-1
THR CLB
OP CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
To revert to Open Climb, Pull the ALT selector
knob on FCU, OPEN CLIMB mode will engage.
Note: Pushing ALT or pulling V/S or SPD/MACH knob also
disengages EXP CLB. Pushing EXP button does not
OUT OF EXP CLIMB-2
SPEED
V/S +1900
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Pull the V/S knob on the FCU. We revert to
SPEED and current V/S. NAV remains engaged.
Note: To get rid of V/S, you can push or pull the ALT knob
also, to go into CLB or OP CLB
OUT OF EXP CLIMB-3
SPEED
OP CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Pull the SPD/MACH knob on the FCU, & select a
SPEED. OP CLB is displayed in 2nd Col.
Note: To get rid of SPEED, you can push the SPD/MACH
knob and push the ALT knob to go into CLB.
EXPED CLIMB
(AT ALT*)
MACH
ALT*
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
At ALT* engagement, EXEP CLB automatically
disengages.
FLT PLAN
DISCONTINUITY
DURING CLIMB
CLIMB : DISCONT AHEAD
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
During normal Managed Climb, FCU Selected Altitude
say FL-290. THR CLB | CLB | NAV. ALT is in Blue.
CLIMB : DISCONT AHEAD
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Thirty Seconds (30 secs) before reaching the actual
Discontinuity in the Flight Plan, an Amber message
DISCONT AHEAD comes on both the FMGC.
CLIMB : DISCONT AHEAD
THR CLB
OP CLB
ALT
HDG
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
As you hit the discontinuity, NAV reverts to HDG,
CLB to OP CLB, no change to THR CLB. DIR TO the
next point to get back to NAV.
MODE
REVERSION
CLIMBING TO FL-250
THR CLB
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
At FL-225, ATC tells you to level off FL-220. You
select FL-220 on FCU. See next slide.
RETURN TO FL-220
SPEED
V/S +1700
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
THR CLB becomes SPEED. Current V/S of 1700
shown. ALT (in blue) not there. You can..
SELECT A V/S
SPEED
V/S -1000
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Either select a vertical speed say 1000 ft/min, to
go down to the selected altitude on FCU or
PULL THE ALT KNOB
SPEED
OP DES
ALT
NAV
Pull the ALT knob to engage OP DES and
capture the FCU selected altitude.
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
MODE
REVERSION
CHANGE DURING ALT*
MACH
ALT*
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
As you level off at FL-350, ATC clears you to FL-370. With
ALT* you select FL-370 on FCU. See next slide.
CHANGE DURING ALT*
MACH
V/S +1000
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
FD pitch bar flashes. ALT* changes to current V/S and is
boxed. (If change of FCU Alt>250 feet) See next slide.
PUSH THE ALT KNOB
MACH
CLB
NAV
Push the ALT knob on the FCU to engage climb or
.. See next slide.
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
PULL THE ALT KNOB
MACH
OP CLB
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Pull the ALT knob on the FCU to engage Open Climb. You can
also adjust the V/S to reach the desired level.
MODE
REVERSION
REVERSION : CLIMB
DONT FOLLOW FD BARS
THR CLB
OP CLB
ALT
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
You dont follow FD commands & pitch A/C down.
Note: A/P is OFF and FDs are ON. Continue.
REVERSION : CLIMB
DONT FOLLOW FD BARS
SPEED
A/THR
At VMAX + 4 Kts, A/THR goes into SPEED mode and
Thrust decreases to recover TGT Speed. FDs go OFF.
REVERSION : DESCENT
DONT FOLLOW FD BARS
THR IDLE
OP DES
ALT
NAV
1FD2
A/THR
You dont follow FD commands & pitch A/C Up.
Note: A/P is OFF and FDs are ON. Continue.
REVERSION : DESCENT
DONT FOLLOW FD BARS
SPEED
A/THR
At VLS -2 Kts, (VLS 19 Kts with S/B extended), A/THR
goes into SPEED mode and Thrust increases to
recover TGT Speed. FDs go OFF.
FMA
CRUISE
CRUISE
MACH
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Above (ALT in Green) shows that the aircraft has
leveled off at altitude below the FMGC entered altitude.
CRUISE
MACH
If this is the
final level,
correct the
cruise level in
the FMGC.
Soft Mode
available. ALT
changes to
ALT CRZ
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
CRUISE
MACH
ALT CRZ
TRACK
The TRACK mode is engaged. Bird ON.
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
FDs ON / OFF
DURING FLIGHT
BOTH FDs ON & AP ON
MACH
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Normal Cruise conditions. Both FDs selected ON. Auto Pilot-1 is ON. The
last Column reads AP1 & 1FD2.
BOTH FDs OFF & AP ON
MACH
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
A/THR
Normal Cruise conditions. Both FDs selected OFF.
AP-1 is ON. No change in other FMA columns.
The last Column reads AP1. FD indications blank.
ONE FD OFF
MACH
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP2
-FD2
A/THR
Normal Cruise conditions. One FD selected OFF.
FD bars on the affected PFD disappear.
The last Column reads -FD2.
BOTH FDs OFF & AP OFF
SPEED
A/THR
Normal Cruise conditions. Both FDs OFF. A/P is OFF.
A/THR goes in SPEED mode. Lateral & Vertical column
become blank. AP & FD indications go OFF.
ONE FD FAILS
MACH
ALT CRZ
NAV
One FD fails or One FMGC fails or is not valid.
AP2 is connected. Both FMAs show 2FD2.
Both FDs are ON. FD lights on the FMA are ON.
AP2
2FD2
A/THR
THRUST LEVER
OUT OF CLIMB
DETENT
During Cruise the Thrust Levers
are lying in the Climb Detent and
Auto Thrust is active.
With A/THR active, if one or both
the Thrust Levers are moved out of
Climb Detent, the effect on FMA is
shown in the slides to come.
Some of the indications
shown on FMA may vary
depending on the type
of FMGC.
NORMAL CRUISE
MACH
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
In a Normal Cruise, the FMA is as shown above. Both
Thrust Levers are in Climb Detent. A/THR is Active (white).
ONE LEVER BACK
MACH
LVR ASYM
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
In a Normal Cruise (AP-BRJ) if one Thrust Lever is
moved below the Climb Detent LVR ASYM in steady
amber. Set the Thrust Lever in climb detent.
A/THR is Active (White).
ONE LEVER BACK
MACH
ASYM
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
In some aircraft (AP-BGU & AP-BGV) if one Thrust Lever
is moved below the Climb Detent ASYM in steady amber.
Set the Thrust Lever in climb detent.
A/THR remains Active (White).
ONE LEVER FWD
THR LVR
LVR CLB
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
If one Thrust Lever (AP-BRJ) is moved ahead of the
Climb Detent, THR LVR in Green with a white box.
LVR CLB flashes in white. Set the Thrust Lever in
climb detent. A/THR remains Active (White).
ONE LEVER FWD
MACH
CLB
ASYM
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
If one Thrust Lever (AP-BGV & BGU) is moved ahead of
the Climb Detent, MACH in Green. CLB in Amber
flashing. ASYM in Amber steady. Set the Thrust Lever in
climb detent. A/THR remains Active (White).
BOTH THRUST LEVER
BELOW CLIMB DETENT
THR LVR
ALT CRZ
NAV
LVR CLB
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
ECAM : AUTO FLT A/THR Limited
If during Cruise, (AP-BRJ) both thrust levers are moved
below Climb Detent, THR LVR in Green with a white box.
LVR CLB Flashes in white, advising Pilot to Set Thrust
Lever to Climb Detent. A/THR remains Active (White).
Also M/Caution with ECAM : AUTO FLT A/THR Limited
BOTH THRUST LEVER
BELOW CLIMB DETENT
MACH
CLB
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
In some aircraft (AP-BGU & BGV), when both thrust levers
are moved below Climb Detent, CLB in Amber Flashes.
Advising Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to Climb Detent.
A/THR no change. No M/Caution or ECAM Warning.
BOTH THRUST LEVER
ABOVE CLIMB DETENT
MAN
THR
LVR CLB
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
When both thrust levers (AP-BRJ) are moved ahead of Climb
Detent, MAN THR in steady white with Amber box, and
LVR CLB flashing. Advising Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to
Climb Detent. A/THR becomes BLUE i.e. armed.
BOTH THRUST LEVER
ABOVE CLIMB DETENT
THR
CLB
ALT CRZ
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
In some aircraft, (AP-BGU & BGV) both thrust levers are
moved ahead of Climb Detent, THR in Green steady with a
white box, with CLB in amber flashing. Advising Pilot to
Set Thrust Lever to Climb Detent.
A/THR becomes BLUE i.e. armed.
ALPHA
FLOOR
ALPHA FLOOR is a protection that
commands TOGA thrust.
It happens regardless of thrust lever
position.
Available even if A/THR is OFF.
Protection available from lift off to 100
feet RA on Approach.
When out of ALPHA FLOOR, thrust is
frozen in TOGA.
To cancel ALPHA FLOOR or TOGA LK,
move thrust levers to TOGA disconnect
A/THR move thrust levers back to CLB &
engage A/THR.
ALPHA FLOOR FUNCTION
A. FLOOR
G/S
ALT
LOC
CAT1
DH 50
VLS
V ALPHA PROT
V ALPHA MAX
Auto Thrust becomes active and
commands TOGA Thrust, while
Alpha Floor conditions are met.
ALPHA
FLOOR
1FD2
A/THR
ALPHA FLOOR
TOGA LOCK
TOGA LK
CLB
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Auto Thrust active and TOGA Thrust is locked. Alpha Floor
conditions are no more met. Pilot must disconnect A/THR.
DIFFERENCE
BETWEEN
A/FLOOR & A LOCK
ALPHA FLOOR is a function of Thrust.
TOGA Thrust is applied when aircrafts
AOA reduces below Alpha Prot.
ALPHA/SPEED LOCK is a function of
Flight Controls.
When AOA exceeds 8.6 or speed falls
below 148 Kts, retraction of Slats from
position 1 to zero is inhibited.
When AOA reduces below 7.6 or speed
increases above 154 Kts, inhibition is
removed
ALPHA FLOOR is displayed on the
FMA. See appropriate slide in this
Presentation.
ALPHA/SPEED LOCK is displayed
on the E/WD where the Flap positions
are shown.
A legend A-LOCK pulsing in cyan is
shown where normally the word
FULL is shown when full flaps are
selected.
FMA
DESCENT
If you change your FL and are more
than 200 NMs from destination, Cruise
Descent engages. The aircraft remains
in Cruise Mode after Level Off.
If you change your FL and are less
than 200 NMs from destination,
Descent Mode engages.
DESCENT : MANAGED
THR IDLE
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
During Managed Descent, 2nd column DES means vertical
constraints will be met. VDEV will be kept zero on PROG Page.
Thrust can be THR IDLE or MACH/SPEED.
NAV means lateral Flt Plan is being followed.
EXEP
DESCENT
DESCENT
(EXPED ON FCU PUSHED)
THR IDLE
EXP DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
When EXPED P/B on FCU is pushed, EXP DES
in Green. Target speed 340 Kts / 0.8 Mach.
Note: When in Expedite Mode, SPD CSTR, ALT CSTR and
SPD LIM are disregarded.
DESCENT
(EXPED ON FCU PUSHED)
THR IDLE
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
ALT
PUSHED
To revert to normal descent, Push the ALT
selector knob, DES mode will engage.
Note: Pulling ALT or V/S or SPD/MACH knob also
disengages EXP DES. Pushing EXP button does not
DESCENT : MANAGED
THR IDLE
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
During Managed Descent, 2nd column DES means vertical constraints will
be met. Thrust can be THR IDLE or MACH/SPEED. NAV means lateral Flt
Plan is being followed.
MANAGED DESCENT
(BELOW PROFILE)
SPEED
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
THR IDLE changes to SPEED (as you are below profile),
thrust added to correct the profile. DES mode keeps the
aircraft on the profile; VDEV zero on the PROG Page.
MANAGED DESCENT
(ABOVE PROFILE)
THR IDLE
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
SPEED changes to THR IDLE (as you are above profile),
you need to use S/B to increase ROD to get back on
profile. As you reach the correct profile, S/B will flash in
amber in Memo (E/WD on Upper ECAM). Retract S/B.
MANAGED DESCENT
(HDG KNOB PULLED)
SPEED
V/S -1500
ALT
HDG
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
During Managed Descent, the HDG knob is pulled.
THR IDLE changes to SPEED, DES to V/S on current V/S.
NAV to HDG. Point to note, all three columns change.
TO GET RID OF V/S
(PULL ALT KNOB)
THR IDLE
OP DES
ALT
HDG
To get rid of the V/S, pull the ALT knob.
V/S will become OP DES.
First Column SPEED will change to THR IDLE.
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
DESCENT : HDG MODE
THR IDLE
OP DES
ALT
HDG
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
When descending in HDG mode, only OP DES
is available. Altitude constraints are missed
TO GO INTO MANAGED
DESCENT FROM HDG
THR IDLE
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
First push the HDG knob, and then push the ALT knob.
When HDG is pushed, HDG changes to NAV (limitations??).
When ALT knob is pushed, OP DES changes to DES.
DURING MANAGED DESCENT
YOU SELECT A HIGH SPEED
SPEED
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
THR IDLE changes to SPEED. Thrust is added to get the higher
speed. As DES is engaged, the VDEV remains zero. The speed
triangle on the speed tape is selected blue (
).
DURING OPEN DESCENT
(THRU HDG OR ALT KNOB)
THR IDLE
OP DES
ALT
HDG
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Thrust will be THR IDLE. The speed triangle on the speed tape
is managed magenta (
). However, during managed descent
it is an open bracket with a speed range of 20 Kts.
FLT PLAN
DISCONTINUITY
DURING DESCENT
DESCENT : DISCONT AHEAD
THR IDLE
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
During normal Managed Descent, FCU Selected Alt say
FL-200. THR IDLE | DES | NAV. ALT is in Blue.
DESCENT : DISCONT AHEAD
THR IDLE
DES
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Thirty Seconds (30 secs) before reaching the actual
Discontinuity in the Flight Plan, an Amber message
DISCONT AHEAD comes on both the FMGC.
DESCENT : DISCONT AHEAD
SPEED
V/S -1500
ALT
HDG
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
As you hit the discontinuity, NAV reverts to HDG, DES to
V/S (current V/S), THR IDLE to SPEED. FMA changes are
identical to when you pull the HDG knob during Descent.
FMA
ILS APP
ILS APPROACH
SPEED
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Initial aircraft configuration. Managed mode for
ILS (below the Glide Slope).
ILS APPROACH
SPEED
ALT
G/S
NAV
LOC
PUSH
PUSH
When cleared for the Approach,
APPR button pressed, G/S &
LOC armed. 2nd A/P engaged.
CAT3
DUAL
MDA 250
AP1+2
1FD2
A/THR
ILS APPROACH
SPEED
Localizer
captured
(LOC* Green).
G/S still in
Blue (Armed).
ALT
G/S
LOC*
CAT3
DUAL
MDA 318
AP1+2
1FD2
A/THR
ILS APPROACH
SPEED
Glide
Slope
captured
(G/S*
Green).
Localizer
Tracked
(LOC
Green)
G/S*
LOC
CAT3
DUAL
MDA690
AP1+2
1FD2
A/THR
ILS APPROACH
SPEED
G/S
LOC
CAT3
DUAL
MDA 318
Glide Slope Tracked (G/S Green).
Localizer Tracked (LOC Green).
AP1+2
1FD2
A/THR
ILS APPROACH
SPEED
LAND
At 400 feet RA, LAND Green
CAT3
DUAL
MDA 318
AP1+2
1FD2
A/THR
ILS APPROACH
SPEED
FLARE
At 50/40 feet AGL FLARE Green.
CAT3
DUAL
MDA 318
AP1+2
1FD2
A/THR
ILS APPROACH
IDLE
FLARE
CAT3
DUAL
MDA 318
At 30 feet AGL FLARE remains Green.
IDLE on the Auto Thrust Column.
AP1+2
1FD2
A/THR
ILS APPROACH
FLARE
CAT3
DUAL
MDA 318
AP1+2
1FD2
At 20/10 feet Auto Call RETARD. Thrust Levers retarded to IDLE. A/THR
disengages.
ILS APPROACH
ROLL OUT
At Touch down
ROLL OUT is
displayed in
column two and
three.
AP1+2
1FD2
VOR APP
(MANAGED)
VOR : MANAGED
(Lateral & Vertical)
SPEED
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Approaching for a Non Precision Approach (VOR)
with Managed Guidance
VOR : MANAGED
(Lateral & Vertical)
SPEED
V/S -600
ALT FINAL
Approach Push Button on
the FCU depressed.
HDG
APP NAV
MDA 940
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
VOR : MANAGED
(Lateral & Vertical)
SPEED
ALT
FINAL
PUSH
APPR Push Button on the FCU
depressed.
If NAV was engaged, APP NAV
engages immediately.
APP NAV
MDA
940
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
VOR : MANAGED
(Lateral & Vertical)
SPEED
FINAL APP
MDA 930
SET
GO AROUND
ALT
At FAF check FINAL APP in Green,
when Aircraft intercepts the
descent profile. Select Go Around
Alt.
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
VOR : MANAGED
(Lateral & Vertical)
SPEED
FPA -2.8
TRK
MDA 930
1FD2
A/THR
When A/P is disconnected or happens automatically at
MDA -50 feet or at 400 ft if no MDA entered.
The FDs revert to basic modes (HDG-V/S or TRK-FPA)
VOR APP
- MANAGED - LATERAL
- SELECTED - VERTICAL
VOR APPROACH
(Managed Lat & Selected Vert)
SPEED
ALT
NAV
MDA 930
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Approaching for a Non Precision Approach (VOR) with
Managed Lateral & Selected Vertical Guidance.
VOR APPROACH
(Managed Lat & Selected Vert)
SPEED
FPA -2.8
APP NAV
MDA 930
At FAF Selected Final Path Angle -2.8.
Set Go Around Altitude on the FCU
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
VOR APP
(SELECTED)
VOR APPROACH
(Selected Guidance)
SPEED
ALT
NAV
MDA 930
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
Approaching for a Non Precision Approach (VOR)
Selected Guidance (Lateral & Vertical)
VOR APPROACH
(Selected Guidance)
SPEED
FPA -2.8
TRK
MDA 930
At FAF Select Final Track.
Selected Final Path Angle -2.8.
Set Go Around Altitude on the FCU.
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
GO AROUND
GO AROUND
MAN
TOGA
SRS
ALT
GA TRK
Go Around SRS in pitch mode.
Alt armed (In Blue) to the GA Altitude
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
GO AROUND
MAN
TOGA
SRS
ALT
NAV
GO AROUND
ALT
PUSH
HDG
Engagement of NAV. HDG knob pushed
to follow Missed Approach Procedure.
Alt armed (In Blue) to the GA Altitude
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
GO AROUND
MAN
TOGA
LVR CLB
SRS
ALT
NAV
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
At Thrust Reduction Altitude, LVR CLB flashes.
Alt armed (In Blue). Engagement of NAV means we are
following Missed Approach Procedure.
GO AROUND
THR CLB
OP CLB
ALT
HDG
AP1
1FD2
A/THR
At GA Acceleration Altitude, Thrust Lever is in CLB detent.
Alt armed (In Blue). Engagement of HDG means we are under Radar HDG.
OP CLB as we are in HDG.
