Abbreviations

Question 1

FCU

Answer 1

FLIGHT CONTROL UNIT.
The FCU located on the glareshield, is the short-term interface between the flight crew and the FMGC.

Question 2

MCDU

Answer 2

MULTIPURPOSE CONTROL AND DISPLAY UNIT.
Two MCDUs are installed on the pedestal for flight crew loading and display of data.

Question 3

FMGC

Answer 3

FLIGHT MANAGEMENT GUIDANCE COMPUTER

Question 4

FAC

Answer 4

FLIGHT AUGMENTATION COMPUTER.
The FAC controls rudder, rudder trim and yaw damper inputs. It computes data for the flight envelope
and speed functions. The FAC also provides warning for low-energy and windshear detection if these
functions are installed

Question 5

FADEC

Answer 5

Full Authority Digital Engine Control System

Question 6

EFIS

Answer 6

ELECTRONIC FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS.
Two Primary Flight Displays (PFD) and Navigation Displays (ND) provide the flight crew with
full-time flight guidance, navigation and system advisory information for all flight phases.