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In this module, we will see how to operate the engines during

the various phases of a flight, and familiarize you with their
functions and indications.

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 On ground thrust control is entirely conventional. The
thrust lever position determines the thrust.

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 TO/GA

MAX REV

The thrust levers can be moved manually over the entire

quadrant.
They never move automatically.

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 IDLE

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 CLIMB

IDLE

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 FLEX/MCT

CLIMB

IDLE

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 TO/GA
FLEX/MCT

CLIMB

IDLE

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 TO/GA
FLEX/MCT

CLIMB

IDLE
IDLE REV

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 TO/GA
FLEX/MCT

CLIMB

IDLE
IDLE REV

They are six detents on the quadrant : MAX REV

- IDLE
- CL for Maximum Climb Thrust
- FLEX/MCT one detent serving two functions:
.FLEX is used for reduced thrust at take off ,
.MCT for Maximum Continuous Thrust, is used
for single engine operations.
- TO/GA for Maximum Take Off or Go Around thrust
- IDLE REV for idle thrust when reverse selected
- MAX REV for Maximum reverse thrust

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 Thrust control can be achieved in two ways:
- manually, using the thrust levers, as in a conventional
aircraft,
- automatically when the auto thrust is active .

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 On ground, the thrust limit mode is TOGA or FLEX .
The selected mode is displayed in the upper right-hand
corner of the E/WD.
TOGA represents the maximum thrust available from the
engine for the actual outside air temperature (OAT) of the day.
The N1 rating limit displayed alongside the selected mode,
indicates the related N1value.

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 FLEX is used for a reduced thrust take off. To achieve the
thrust reduction an assumed temperature (or FLEX) is used,
for example 45 degrees Celsius. The FLEX temperature is
displayed beside the N1 rating limit.

This means that the engines will perform as if the take off
was made at full power with the OAT at the FLEX value. The
result is that the actual take off thrust is reduced, which helps
to prolong engine life.
FLEX take off will be discussed in more detail during the
Performance part of the course.

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 Today we will carry out a reduced thrust FLEX take off as
this is what you will do normally. PF progressively adjusts
engine thrust in two steps. The first step is to move the levers
from idle to approximately 50% N1.

Click on the thrust levers to apply the thrust.

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 No, to apply the thrust, move the levers.

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 No, to apply the thrust, move the levers.

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 When 50% N1 is reached, FLEX take off thrust is applied on
both engines by moving the thrust levers to the FLEX detent.

Continue to apply the take off power.

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 No, to apply the take off power, move the levers.

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 No, to apply the take off power, move the levers.

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 Whentake
The youoffreach
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theto FLEX
be set detent,
before 80PNF
kts and
checks that the
indicated N1is the same as the N1limit.
The FADECs will maintain take off thrust and monitor for
overspeed and temperature during take off.

Note: TOGA thrust is always available by moving the thrust levers

to the TOGA detent.

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 Thethrust
At take reduction
off N1havealtitude
to be set
thebefore
thrust 80
levers
kts and
are moved to the
CL detent to select CLIMB thrust.

Select CLIMB thrust .

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 No, to select CLIMB thrust, move the thrust levers

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 No, to select the CLIMB detent, move the thrust levers

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 When the levers are in CL position, auto thrust is engaged
automatically, the thrust limit mode turns to CL and the N1 rating
limit changes.

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 At 1500 Ft above ground level, the ECAM ENGINE page is
replaced by the ECAM CRUISE page on the system display.

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 AUDIO ONLY
Let’s look at some of the indications on the
ECAM CRUISE page.

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The cruise page displays:
- the fuel used for each engine
- the oil quantity for each engine and
- the vibration rate for N1 and N2

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 Watch the N1 indicators. When the N1 value changes, from
the current N1 to the new N1value, an N1 command arc is
displayed in cyan.
Note that it is only displayed with auto thrust engaged.

When the new N1 value is reached, the command arc

disappears.
Let’s see it one more time closer.

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 During cruise, descent and approach phases, auto thrust
is normally active and the thrust levers remain in the CL
detent.

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 In flight, if both engines are at idle, an IDLE indication
appears. It flashes for 10 seconds and then remains at
steady green.

Note: there is a slight difference between flight and ground

idle.

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 In heavy rain or turbulence it is may be advisable to
select continuous ignition. Continuous ignition can be
selected manually by moving the mode selector to the
IGN/START position.

To demonstrate the indication, select the

IGN/START position.

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 No, to select the IGN/START position, click on the
engine mode selector.

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 No, to select the IGN/START position, click on the
engine mode selector.

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 When selected, the message IGNITION is displayed on
the E/WD MEMO.

Note : ignition is provided automatically when engine anti

ice is in use. No switching action is required.

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 During landing, there is an auto call out to advise the pilot.

Select the IDLE position.

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 No, to set the thrust to idle, move the thrust levers from
CLIMB to IDLE.

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 No, to set the thrust to idle, move the thrust levers from
CLIMB to IDLE.

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 After touch down, reverse is selected immediately to aid
the deceleration of the aircraft.

Apply the reversers.

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 No, to apply the reversers, move the levers in reverse position.

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 No, to apply the reversers, move the levers in reverse position.

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 On the N1indicators, REV appears in amber indicating
that the reversers are unstowed or unlocked.

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 When the reversers are fully deployed, the REV
indications change to green.

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 As the aircraft speed approaches 70 kt, the levers should
be moved to REV IDLE.

Return the levers to REV IDLE.

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 No, move the levers to REV IDLE.

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 No, move the levers to REV IDLE.

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 In order to extend the useful life of the engines, it is
recommended to leave the engines running for 3 mn after
landing.

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 To shut down the engines the corresponding
engine master switches must be switched off.

Switch off ENGINE 1.

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No, to switch off engine 1, switch off engine 1 master switch.

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No, to switch off engine 1, switch off engine 1 master switch.

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The engine shuts down. On the EW/D:
-the fuel flow indication is 0,
-the EGT decreases,
-N1 and N2 decrease,

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 Switch off ENG 2.

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No, to switch off ENG 2, switch off ENG 2 MASTER switch.

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No, to switch off ENG 2, switch off ENG 2 MASTER switch.

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 Engine 1 and 2 are shut down.

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SUBJECTS

MODULE ENTRY
TAXI
TAKE OFF
CLIMB
CRUISE
LANDING
ENGINES SHUT DOWN

RETURN AUDIO GLOSSARY FCOM EXIT

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