ENGINE PANEL And GLARESHIELD FCU Flashcards
What are the primary differences between an automatic and a manual start?
a. Automatic Start - The FADEC provides full monitoring during start and will provide appropriate ECAM
cautions and procedures to follow in the event of a start fault
b. Manual Start - Automatic start interruption and auto-crank are not available
When would you use a manual start?
After aborting a start because of:
a. Engine stall
b. Engine EGT overlimit
c. Low start air pressure
When expecting a start abort because of:
d. Degraded bleed performance due to hot conditions or at high altitude airports
e. An engine with a reduced EGT margin in hot conditions or at high altitude airports
F. Marginal performance of the external pneumatic power group
What does the red arrow in the SIDE STICK PRIORITY light mean?
It illuminates in front of the pilot losing authority
How would you regain control if you had just lost sidestick authority?
The last pilot to press the pushbutton on the sidestick will have authority. An aural “Priority Left” or “Priority Right” will
sound
What do flashing green CAPT and F/O SIDESTICK PRIORITY lights indicate?
Both sidesticks have been moved simultaneously and neither pilot has taken priority
What happens when both pilots make an input simultaneously on the sidesticks?
a. The inputs are algebraically summed up to the normal limits
b. An aural “Dual Input” will sound
c. Green CAPT and F/O lights will illuminate
What is the function of the Flight Control Unit?
a. Permits short term interface between the pilot and FMGS
b. Allows temporary modification of any flight parameter (HDG, SPD, ALT, V/S)
c. Used to select operational modes of the autopilots, flight directors, and A/THR system
What do dashes in the FCU display windows along with the adjacent white dot indicate?
FMGS Managed Guidance is in use
How is Selected Guidance engaged?
Pull the appropriate selector knob
How do you confirm all autopilot, FD, and A/THR inputs?
Confirm all mode inputs by reference to the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)
Will the FCU Altitude window ever display dashes?
No. Pilot selected altitude will always be displayed
