A320 System Control

Overhead Panel

August 2017
 TEST : The display shows all 8's. FAULT light :
TK/GS : The display shows true track and ground speed. Steady : The respective IR is lost.
PPOS : The display shows present latitude and longitude Flashing : The attitude and heading may be recovered in ATT mode.
WIND : The display shows true wind direction and speed
HDG : The display shows true heading and the minutes remaining ALIGN light :
until alignment is completed. Steady : The respective IR is operating normally in align mode.
STS : The display shows an action code. Flashing : IR alignment fault, or
No present position entry after10 min, or
Difference between post at shutdown & entered post >1 ° of LAT/
LONG.
ON BAT Extinguished: Alignment has been completed
Battery supplies at least one IRS , also comes on for a few seconds at the
beginning of a complete IRS alignment. On newer MSN, that comes with ADIRS panel without a keyboard, this light is
a pushbutton, which we can select the IR to OFF to turn off IR data without
Note: Aircraft is on ground and at least 1 ADIRU is supplied by batteries: also turning OFF the ADR.
- An external horn sounds
- The ADIRU and AVNCS light comes on amber on the EXTERNAL POWER panel.

IR 1(2)(3) Mode rotary sel

OFF : The ADIRU is not energized. ADR & IR data are not
available.
NAV : Normal mode of operation. Supplies full inertial data to
aircraft systems. OFF light : Air data output disconnected.
ATT : IR supplies only attitude and heading information, if the FAULT light : Fault is detected in the air data reference part.
system loses its ability to navigate.

The heading must be entered using:

- The CDU keyboard, or
- The MCDU (if the entry field is available).
The heading has to be reset frequently (about every 10 min).

ELAC Pushbutton
ON : ELAC 1(2) performs its functions
OFF : The corresponding computer is not active. FAC pushbutton
OFF then ON, resets the computer. ON : FAC performs its functions
FAULT : Comes on amber, along with an ECAM caution: OFF : The corresponding computer is not active. Switching it OFF,
- When a failure is detected and then ON, resets the computer.
- During ELAC power-up test (eight seconds). FAULT : Failure is detected

SEC 1(2)(3) pushbutton

ON : SEC performs its functions
OFF : The corresponding computer is not active. Switching it OFF,
then ON, resets the computer.
FAULT : Failure is detected.

The FAULT light goes off, when the pilot selects OFF

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 COMMAND Pb to start and stop the actual evacuation alert. CAPT and PURS/CAPT sw
COMMAND pb (guarded)
Horn shutoff just to silence cockpit horn CAPT and PURS : The alert may either be activated from the cockpit or
ON :
In the cockpit : the cabin.
HORN Shut OFF
- EVAC light flashes red. CAPT : The alert may only be activated from the cockpit.
Pressing this button silences the cockpit horn.
If one of the cabin CMD pb is pressed, only the cockpit horn sounds for
- Horn sounds.
3 s.
In the cabin :
Default position in Jetstar Asia is CAPT. So if cabin crew initiated vac
- EVAC lights flash at FWD and AFT attendant panels. button, only the cockpit horn will sound for 3 seconds.
- Evacuation tone sounds.

OFF : The alert is stopped.

SYS pushbutton - GPWS
OFF : All basic GPWS alerts (Mode 1 to 5) are inhibited.

TERR pushbutton - EGPWS FAULT : Basic GPWS mode 1 to 5 malfunction.

Note: If ILS 1 fails, only mode 5 is inhibited. Consequently, the FAULT light does
not come on and the GPWS FAULT warning is not triggered.
OFF : Inhibits the Terrain Awareness Display (TAD) and Terrain
Clearance Floor (TCF), doesn't affect basic GPWS mode 1-5.
G / S MODE OFF : Glideslope mode (mode 5) is inhibited.
FAULT : The TAD or TCF mode fails. The terrain is not shown on
the ND . The basic GPWS mode 1 to 5 still operative FLAP MODE OFF:“TOO LOW FLAPS” (mode 4) inhibited.
(To avoid nuisance in case of landing with flaps setting reduced).

LDG FLAP 3 ON : Flap mode is inhibited landing FLAPS 3

GND CTL pushbutton CVR = 2 hours recording
FDR = 25 hours data
ON : CVR and FDR are active.
CVR ERASE pb. Pressed for 2 s :
This erases the tape, if the aircraft is on the ground, and the parking
AUTO : CVR and FDR are active, according to the logic.
brake is on.
The system automatically switches from ON to AUTO at the first engine
CVR TEST. Pressed and held
start, and also in case of an electrical transient
Activates the test, if the CVR is on, and the parking brake is on.
CVR and FDR are energised
- On the ground, first five minutes after the aircraft electric network is
CREW SUPPLY pb
energised and after the first engine start.
On : The valve is open, and supplies low pressure oxygen to the masks
- In flight (whether the engines are running or not). (normal position in flight).
On the ground, the recording system stops automatically 5 minutes after
the second engine shuts OFF: The valve is closed

MASK MAN ON pb
PASSENGER SYS ON
The guard keeps this button in the AUTO position.
Comes ON when the control for the oxygen mask doors is activated.
AUTO : Mask doors open automatically, if the cabin ALT exceeds 14 000 ft.
Remains on until the TMR RESET pb is pressed.
Pressed : The mask doors open.

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GALLEY pb
AUTO : Main galley, secondary galley, in-seat power supply and
IFE system (prerecorded announcement, telephone system,
video/airshow, music…), are supplied.
They are automatically shed:
- In flight: When only one generator is operating.
- On ground: When only one engine generator is operating. (All
galleys are available when the APU GEN or EXT PWR is
supplying power.)
OFF : The items are not supplied.
FAULT light : The load on any generator is more than 100 % of
rated output.
BATT pb-sw
Auto : The battery charge limiter controls automatically the connection and the
disconnection of the corresponding battery to the DC BAT BUS.
Note: In normal configuration the batteries are disconnected most of the time.
Note: A battery automatic cut-off logic prevents the batteries from discharging completely when the aircraft is
on the ground (parking).
OFF : The battery charge limiter is not operating: the battery line contactor is open.
Hot buses remain supplied. AC ESS FEED pb
FAULT : Charging current for the corresponding battery is outside limits. In this case the battery contactor NORMAL : The AC ESS BUS is supplied by AC BUS 1.
ALTN : The AC ESS BUS is supplied by AC BUS 2. The
opens. light comes on when manually selected.
FAULT : AC ESS BUS is not electrically-supplied.
ELEC Power up
Battery voltage above 25.5 ensures a charge above 50%.
Note: In case of a total loss of the main generators, the AC ESS
35 minutes after selection of battery to AUTO, battery BUS is automatically supplied by the emergency generator, or by
charge is less than 25% max capacity. the static inverter, if the emergency generator is not available.

IDG 1(2) pb-sw FAULT

- IDG oil outlet overheats (above 185 °C), or
- IDG oil pressure is low (inhibited at low engine speed: GEN 1 (2) pb-sw
N2 below 14 %). ON : The generator field is energized and the line
It extinguishes when the IDG is disconnected. contactor closes if electrical parameters are normal.
CAUTION
1. Maintaining the IDG pb-sw during more than 3 s may damage the OFF : The generator field is de-energized and the line
IDG disconnection mechanism. contactors opens. The fault circuit is reset.
2. Disconnect the IDG only when the engine is running or windmilling.
If not, the IDG will be damaged when starting the engine.
FAULT:
- The associated generator control unit (GCU) trips it.
APU GEN pb-sw Note: If a differential fault trips the protection, reset
action has no effect after two attempts.
ON : The APU generator field is energized and the line contactor - Opening of the line contactor (except if the GEN pb-
closes if parameters are normal and the EXT PWR line contactor sw is selected OFF).
is open. The bus tie contactor 1(2) closes automatically if GEN
1(2) is not operating.
BUS TIE pb
OFF : The generator field is de-energized and the line contactor AUTO : The bus tie contractors automatically open or close to
maintain power supply to both AC BUS 1 and 2. EXT PWR pb
opens. The fault circuit is reset. AVAIL light comes on green, if:
- One contactor is closed, when:
• One engine generator supplies the associated AC BUS, and - External power is plugged in, and
FAULT: Same as GEN 1 or 2 FAULT
• The APU generator, or external power supplies the other side. - External power parameters are normal.
- Both contactors are closed during single-engine operation, or on When pressed:
The APU GEN FAULT light is inhibited when APU speed is too
the APU GEN, or external power. - If the AVAIL light was on:
low or if the APU GEN line contactor opens after EXT PWR or
• The external power line connects
ENG GEN takes over.
OFF : Both bus tie contactors open
- If the ON light was on:
• The external power disconnect
GEN 1 LINE pb-sw
OFF : GEN 1 line contactor opens. Note:
MAN ON pb 1. External power has priority over the APU generator. The engine
AC BUS 1 channel is supplied from GEN 2 through bus AUTO : When the following conditions are met: generators have priority over external power.
tie contactors. This is used for smoked drill. - AC BUS 1 is not electrically supplied, and 2. The ON light stays on, even when the engine generators supply the
- AC BUS 2 is not electrically supplied, and aircraft.
SMOKE: Smoke detected in avionics ventilation duct. - Aircraft speed is greater than 100 kt.
• The RAT extends, and
• Blue hydraulic system drives the EMER GEN.
To manually set EMER ELEC CONFIG As soon as the emergency generator electrical parameters are
GEN 1 Line………………….…OFF within tolerance the emergency generator is connected to the
EMER ELEC PWR………MAN ON aircraft network.
EMER GEN Available:
APU GEN………………….…..OFF Pressed : This selects manual RAT extension.
GEN 2………………………….OFF FAULT Emergency generator coupling occurs 3 s after the RAT supplies
EMER GEN is not supplying power when AC the emergency generator.
August 2017 BUS 1 and AC BUS 2 are not powered.
ENG 1(2) FIRE TEST PB ENG 1(2) FIRE PB APU FIRE PB AGENT 1(2) PB-SW
This pushbutton tests the operation of the fire detection and When the flight crew pushes it, it sends an electrical signal When the flight crew pushes it, sends electrical signal that Both AGENT pushbutton-switches become active when the
extinguishing system for ENG 1(2). that performs the following for the corresponding engine: performs the following for the APU: flight crew releases the ENG FIRE pb.
When pressed: - Silences the aural fire warning - Shuts down the APU A brief push on the pushbutton-switch discharges the
1. A continuous repetitive chime (CRC) sounds - Arms the fire extinguisher squibs - Silences the aural warning
2. The MASTER WARNING lights flash corresponding fire agent.
- Closes the low-pressure FUEL valve - Arms the squib on the APU fire extinguisher
3. ENG FIRE warning appears on ECAM. - Closes the HYDRAULIC fire shut off valve - Closes the low-pressure fuel valve
4. On the FIRE panel: - Closes the engine BLEED valve “SQUIB” comes on white to help the flight crew identify the
- Shuts off the APU fuel pump
• The ENG FIRE pb lights up red - Closes the PACK flow control valve - Closes the APU bleed valve and X bleed valve and
AGENT pb-sw to be activated.
• The SQUIB lights come on white if discharge supplies - Cuts off the FADEC power supply deactivates the APU generator.
are available - Deactivates the IDG. The red lights come on, regardless of the pushbutton “DISCH” comes on amber when the corresponding fire
5. The DISCH lights come on amber. The red lights come on, regardless of the pushbutton position, whenever an APU fire warning is activated. extinguisher bottle has lost pressure.
6. On the ENG MASTER panel (pedestal): position, whenever the fire warning for the
• The FIRE lights come on red. corresponding engine is activated
YELLOW ELEC PUMP pb sw
ON : The electric pump is ON.
ENG 1 (2) PUMP pb (Green and Yellow) If the electrical power supply is removed, the pump
On : The pump pressurizes the system when the will remain off when electrical power is applied
engine is running.
OFF : The pump is depressurized.
again.
FAULT :
- The reservoir level is low Off : The pump is off.
3 reservoir related
- The reservoir overheats 1 pump related It comes on automatically when a crewman sets the
- The reservoir air pressure is low lever of the cargo door manual selector valve. This
- The pump pressure is low (inhibited on the ground, inhibits the operation of other yellow system
when the engine is stopped). functions (except alternate braking and engine 2
reverse).
BLUE ELEC PUMP pb
AUTO : If AC power is available, the pump operates : FAULT lt : Same as BLUE ELEC Pump Fault
- In flight
- On the ground, if one engine is running.
In case of hydraulic OVERHEAT, the FAULT light doesn’t
OFF : The pump is de-energized. goes out when the crew selects OFF, the light stays on as
long as the overheat lasts.
FAULT :
- The reservoir level is low
- The reservoir overheats PTU pb sw
- The reservoir air pressure is low AUTO : The bidirectional PTU is armed. Will run
- The pump is delivering low pressure (inhibited on the automatically when the differential pressure
ground, when the engines are stopped) between the green and yellow systems is more than
- The pump overheats.
500 PSI.
Note: The PTU is inhibited during the first engine start and
automatically tested during the second engine start.
RAT MAN ON pb
RAT extended by pressing the RAT MAN ON pb. OFF : Both the green and the yellow PTU
Note: The RAT extends automatically if AC BUS 1 and AC BUS 2 are electrohydraulic valves close. Power transfer stops.
lost.

MODE SEL pb-sw

AUTO : Control of center tank pumps is automatic:
L(R) TK PUMPS 1(2) pb-sw (WING TANK) - They run at engine start for 2 min, X FEED pb-sw
- Before after the engine start, the pumps run if slats are retracted ON : The valve opens, and the ON pushbutton comes on in white.
On : Pump is on but only deliver fuel when the pressure of the center
- They stop 5 min after center tank low level is reached. OFF : The valve closes, and the pushbutton does not come on.
tank pumps drops below the threshold. OPEN light : This green light comes on, when the valve is fully open.
OFF : Pump is off. MAN : Crew manually controls the center tank pumps with the pb’s.

FAULT: When the delivery pressure drops. It does not come on when FAULT light : Center tank has more than 250 kg of fuel and the left
OFF is selected. or right wing tank has less than 5 000 kg.

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PACK FLOW selector
- Permits the selection of pack valve flow, according to the number of
passengers and ambient conditions (smoke removal, hot or wet conditions)
LO (80 %) – NORM (100 %) – HI (120 %)
- Manual selection is irrelevant in single pack operation, or with APU bleed
supply. In these cases, HI is automatically selected
- If LO is selected, the pack flow can be automatically selected up to 100 %
when the cooling demand cannot be satisfied.
HOT AIR pb
ON : The valve regulates hot air pressure.
PACK pb-sw
OFF : The valve closes, and the trim air valves
ON : The pack flow control valve is automatically-controlled. close. The FAULT circuit is reset.
It opens, except in the following cases:
‐ Upstream pressure below minimum FAULT : The fault circuit detects an overheat when
‐ Compressor outlet overheat the duct temperature reaches 88 °C once.
The valve and trim air valves close automatically.
‐ Engine start sequence
‐ FIRE pb, of the engine on the related side, is pressed
‐ Ditching is selected.
The zone controller actually controls the trim air valves

OFF : The pack flow control valve closes. Zone temperature selector (+/- 6 °C)
‐ 12 o'clock position : 24 °C
FAULT lt : Pack flow control valve position disagrees with the ‐ COLD position : 18 °C
selected position, or in the case of compressor outlet overheat or pack ‐ HOT position : 30 °C
outlet overheat.

X-BLEED
AUTO :
ENG 1 and ENG 2 BLEED pb sw - The crossbleed valve is open if the APU bleed valve is
ON : Bleed valve opens if : open.
- Upstream pressure is above 8 PSI. - The crossbleed valve is closed if the APU bleed valve is
- APU BLEED pushbutton switch is off or APU bleed valve is closed. closed or, in case of a wing, pylon, or APU leak
- There is no onside wing or pylon leak, and no overpressure or (except during engine start).
overtemperature has been detected.
- The ENG FIRE pushbutton has not been popped out. OPEN : The crossbleed valve is open.
- The engine start valve is closed. RAM AIR pb (guarded)
ON : The ON light comes on white. SHUT : The crossbleed valve is closed.
If the DITCHING pb, on the CABIN PRESS panel, is in normal position:
FAULT lt : ‐ The emergency ram air inlet opens
- There is an overpressure downstream of the bleed valve. ‐ If Δp ≥ 1 PSI: The outflow valve control remains normal.
APU BLEED pb sw
- There is a bleed air overheat. No emergency ram air flows in.
‐ If Δp < 1 PSI: The outflow valve opens to about 50 % when
- There is a wing or engine leak on the related side. ON : The APU valve opens if N > 95 % and there is no leak in the
under automatic control. It does not automatically
- The bleed valve is not closed during engine start. open when it is under manual control. Emergency ram APU or in the left side bleed. (If there is a leak on the right side,
- The bleed valve is not closed with APU bleed ON. airflow is directly supplied to the mixer unit. the x-bleed valve closes.)
lt goes out when the ENG BLEED pushbutton switch is OFF if the fault has
disappeared. OFF: The emergency ram air inlet closes. Off : The APU valve closes.

OFF : The bleed valve and HP valve close. FAULT: the system detects an APU leak.

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PROBE/WINDOW HEAT MAN V/S CTL toggle switch MODE SEL pb
AUTO : Probes/Windows are heated automatically : Controls the outflow valve position through AUTO : Automatic mode is operating. One of the two systems controls the outflow valve.
- In flight, or operation of the MAN motor, when the MODE
- On the ground (except TAT probes) provided one engine is SEL pb is in the MAN position. MAN : Use MAN V/S CTL selector to control the outflow valve.
running. Note: Switching the MODE SEL pb to MAN, for at least 10 s, then returning it to AUTO will select the other system.
UP : The valve moves towards the open position.
ON : Probes and windows are heated permanently. (thus cabin ALT goes UP) FAULT lt :Both automatic systems are faulty.

DN : The valve moves towards the closed

position. (thus cabin ALT goes DOWN)

LDG ELEV knob

AUTO : The pressurization system uses the FMGS data to construct an optimized pressure schedule.

ENG ANTI ICE pb-sw Other positions : The pressurization schedule uses the landing elevation selected with this knob
Off : Engine anti-ice valve closes.
Note: The LDG ELEV knob scale is only given as an indication; refer to ECAM for accurate adjustment.
FAULT : Anti-ice valve disagrees with the pushbutton selection.
Note: The amber FAULT light comes on briefly as valve transits.
DITCHING
ON : Engine anti-icing valve opens if bleed air is available from
Normal : The system functions normally.
the engine. Continuous ignition is selected.
ON : Sends a “close” signal to the outflow valve, emergency
ram air inlet, avionics ventilation inlet and extract valves, pack flow
control valves.
WING ANTI ICE pb sw
Off : Wing anti-icing control valves close. Note: The outflow valve will not close automatically, if it is under
manual control.
FAULT :
- Position of the anti-icing valve not in the required position, or CAUTION If the ditching pb is set to ON, with the low pressure
- Low pressure is detected. ground cart connected and all doors closed, a differential pressure will
build up.

ON : Wing anti ice valves open if a pneumatic supply is available.

On the ground the wing anti-icing control valves open for 30 s only EMER EXIT LT sw
(test sequence). ON : Overhead emergency lights, EXIT signs and proximity marking
system come on.

ARM :
- The proximity emergency escape path marking system comes on when
the normal aircraft electrical power or DC SHED ESS BUS is lost
APU MASTER SW pb-sw - The overhead emergency lights come on if:
Controls the electric power supply for the operation of the APU and its protective features. START pb-sw • Normal aircraft electrical power system fails or
It also controls the starting and shutdown sequences. ON : - When the flap is completely open, the starter is • DC SHED ESS BUS fails or
ON : - The blue ON light comes on. energized. • AC BUS 1 fails.
- Electric power goes to the APU system; the ECB performs a power-up test. - Exit signs come on if:
- 2 s after N reached 95 %, or when N is above 99.5 %
- The APU air intake flap opens. • Normal aircraft electrical power system fails or
- The APU fuel isolation valve opens. the ON light on the START pb goes out.
• DC SHED ESS BUS fails
- If no fuel tank pump is running, the APU fuel pump operates. Note: The LIGHT EMER pb on the Purser's panel can turn on the
- If the aircraft has ground AC power, the APU page appears on the ECAM display. AVAIL lt emergency lighting regardless of the position of the EMER EXIT LT sw.
This green light comes on when N is above 99.5 % or 2 s after
OFF : Manual shutdown sequence. N reaches 95 %.
- If the aircraft was using APU bleed, the APU keeps running for a cooling period SIGNS:
of 60 to 120 s.
- At 7 % the air inlet flap closes. ON/OFF : Guess what? ON or OFF.

FAULT lt : An automatic APU shutdown occurs, because of: AUTO (if installed) : Signs are on in the cabin when either landing gear
Fire (on ground only), air inlet flap closed, overspeed, no acceleration, slow start, EGT overtemperature, no
flame, reverse flow, low oil pressure, high oil temperature, DC power lost (BAT OFF when aircraft on batteries is extended or flaps/slats are extended
only), overcurrent, sensor failure, IGV failure, ECB failure, no speed, underspeed, loss of overspeed protection,
oil system shutdown, inlet overheat, clogged oil filter, loss of EGT thermocouples.

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 SMOKE LIGHT
- Both channels detect smoke, or
- One channel detects smoke and the other channel is faulty.

TEST PB DISCH AGENT 2 LIGHT

When pressed for at least 3 s, and until released:
Comes on amber, 60 min after the discharge of
- Tests the smoke detectors in sequence
AGENT 1 in the affected cargo compartment.
- Turns on the red SMOKE lights twice, and displays the
ECAM warning The light goes off when the AGENT 2 squib is
- Closes the isolation valves of the cargo ventilation system* ignited.
- The DISCH lights come on in amber. Sort of reminder to discharge agent 2.

DISCH LIGHT
Within 60 s after pressing the discharge
DISCH SW pushbutton, the amber DISCH light comes on
Ignite the corresponding squib for discharge of when the associated bottle is fully discharged
extinguishing AGENT 1(2) in the respective
cargo compartment (FWD or AFT)

When the FWD(AFT) SMOKE light comes on, the flight crew selects AGENT 1 with the corresponding DISCH sw. This action ignites the
corresponding squib on the fire bottle, which then discharges the extinguishing agent into that compartment. 60 min after the discharge of AGENT 1,
the DISCH AGENT 2 light comes on to indicate that the flight crew has to discharge AGENT 2 to maintain the required extinguisher concentration
in the cargo compartment. Bottle 1 discharges in approximately 60 s. A flow metering system controls the discharge of bottle 2 in approximately 90
min. This ensures sufficient agent concentration for 205 min.

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 ENG MAN START pb-sw
Off :
‐ Aborts the manual start sequence of the associated engine
‐ Stops the dry crank process of the associated engine

ON (in blue) : ENG N1 MODE pb-sw

Initiate start/crank when when the ENG MODE selector is set Off : The FADEC controls the engine in EPR mode, if available.
to IGN/START or CRANK
ON (in blue) : The FADEC controls the engine in N1 mode.

ENG MASTER lever (Also called ENG MASTER sw.)

ON : The FADEC:
- Initiates automatic and manual start sequence depending on ENG MODE SEL ENG 1(2) FIRE light
position A fire is detected in the corresponding engine.

OFF : The FADEC: ENG 1(2) FAULT light

- Shuts down the associated engine, or - The position of the HP fuel shutoff valve is abnormal, or
- Aborts the start sequence of the associated engine - The automatic start sequence of the associated engine aborts, or
- There is a malfunction of the thrust control.

ENG MODE START selector

NORM : Normal mode of operation.

IGN/START :
- Initiate the automatic or manual start sequences, when the ENG MASTER lever is OFF, or
- Initiate the ignitors in flight.

CRANK :
- Initiate the dry crank, when the ENG MASTER lever is OFF and ENG MAN START is ON.
- Initiate the wet crank for maintenance, when the ENG MASTER lever, and the ENG MAN START are
ON.

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AUTO/BRK panel
• MAX: In the case of an aborted takeoff, maximum pressure goes to the brakes,
as soon as the system generates the ground spoiler deployment order
• MED : Sends pressure to the brakes 2 s after the ground spoilers deploy to
decelerate the aircraft at 3 m/s²
• LO: Sends pressure to the brakes 4 s after the ground spoilers deploy, to
decelerate the aircraft at 1.7 m/s²
ON light : Indicate positive arming
DECEL: Actual deceleration is 80 % of the selected rate
Note: On slippery runways, the predetermined deceleration may not be reached, due to
antiskid operation. In this case, the DECEL light will not come on. This does not mean that
autobrake is not working.
Off : The corresponding autobrake mode is not armed
L/G LEVER
UP : Selects landing gear retraction.
DOWN : Selects landing gear extension.
An interlock mechanism prevents anyone from accidentally retracting
the gear while the aircraft is on the ground. It does so by locking the
lever in DOWN position when the shock absorber on either main gear is
compressed (aircraft on ground) or the nose wheel steering is not
centered.
The landing gear hydraulic system remains pressurized as long as the
landing gear is extended (if green hydraulic pressure is available).
RED ARROW
This red arrow lights up if the landing gear is
not locked down when the aircraft is in the
landing configuration, and a red warning
appears on ECAM.
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LANDING GEAR INDICATOR PANEL
▿ : The gear is locked down.
UNLK: The gear is not locked in the selected position. BRK FAN pb-sw
Note: This panel is connected to the LGCIU1 only, therefore, the lights on the LDG
ON light : Brake fans run if the left main landing
GEAR indicator panel come on as long as the LGCIU1 is electrically supplied.
gear is down and locked
If one UNLK indication remains on, the landing gear position can be confirmed Off : The brake fans stop
using the WHEEL SD page (information from LGCIU 1 & 2). Only one green HOT: The brakes get too hot
triangle on each landing gear is sufficient to confirm that the landing gear is
downlocked.
on JSA and JSB, NWS is lost
without green hydraulic
A/SKID & N/W STRG sw (except JSA-JSB)
ON :
If green hydraulic pressure is available, then antiskid is available.
If green hydraulic pressure is lost, then:
- Yellow hydraulic pressure automatically takes over to supply the brakes
- Antiskid and nosewheel steering remain available
- Triple indicator shows yellow system brake pressure.
OFF :
The yellow hydraulic system supplies pressure to the brakes.
- Antiskid is OFF. Refer to the triple indicator to limit brake pressure and
avoid locking a wheel
- Nosewheel steering is lost
- Differential braking remains available through the pedals
- Triple indicator displays yellow system brake pressure
BRAKES and ACCU PRESS indicator
Brake pressure is only indicated when the yellow hydraulic system
controls the brake pressure:
- Alternate braking system is activated, or
- Parking brake is applied.
ACCU PRESS: Indicates the pressure in the yellow brake accumulator.
BRAKES : Indicates the yellow pressure delivered to the left and right
brakes, as measured upstream of the alternate servovalves.