Systems Guide
A318/A319/A320/A321
Professional
SYSTEMS
Systems guide
Vol
4
04-03-24
11 July 2018
DISENGAGEMENT CONDITIONS
• Depressing the APPR pb (both LOC and G/S mode will disarm)
• Depressing the LOC pb (only G/S will disarm)
• Pull action on the V/S/FPA button
• Pull action on the HDG/TRK button
• Go AROUND mode selected
LAND MODE
LAND mode engages automatically when the LOC and G/S modes are engaged, and aircraft is below 400
AGL.
FLARE MODE
At 40 ft RA the FLARE mode automatically engages. At 30 ft AGL the aircraft will align with the runway,
will pitch up and when A/THR is active the trust reduction (RETARD) will activate.
ROLL OUT MODE
When load is detected on the main gear the ROLL OUT mode will automatically be activated, and
centerline guidance is provided.
SPEED CONTROL
A/THR will provide speed control during and ILS approach when speed can be managed or selected.
APPROACH: NON ILS APPROACH
ARMING CONDITIONS
• Aircraft over 400 ft AGL
• NON ILS approach is selected
• GA or FINAL mode not selected
DISARMING CONDITIONS
• Depressing the APPR pb (both LOC and G/S mode will disarm)
• Depressing the LOC pb (only G/S will disarm)
• Go AROUND mode selected
• Disengaging AP