Systems Guide

A318/A319/A320/A321
Professional
SYSTEMS
Systems guide
Vol
4
04-03-11
11 July 2018
o In managed mode the displays are dashed (note the FCU altitude windows is never
dashed) and the control of speed and lateral/vertical navigation is managed by the FMS.
MULTIFUNCTION CONTROL AND DISPLAY UNIT
The MCDUs is the primary interface between pilot and FMS (and in our simulation it is also used to access
some simulation functions.
SIDESTICK CONTROLLER
The sidestick controllers are used to fly the aircraft manually. Any strong input with these will deactivate
the autopilot.
THRUST LEVERS
The thrust levers are used to manually control thrust
or to select the desired autothrust mode. With both
engines operating the autothrust range is between
the idle and the FLX/MCT detents. With autothrust
active the position of the thrust lever determines the
maximum thrust level.
Normally the thrust levers are positioned in the climb (CL) detent at the thrust
reduction altitude after takeoff and left there until the landing flare.