Systems Guide

A318/A319/A320/A321
Professional
SYSTEMS
Systems guide
Vol
4
04-03-26
11 July 2018
MANAGED MODE VERSUS SELECTED MODE
In Managed mode the Flight Management Guidance Computer sends information to the Autopilot
systems so that it follows the programmed route. This route can include headings, altitudes and even
speeds. The pilot selects this mode by pushing (left click) the appropriate selector knob on the Flight
Control Unit (FCU).
In Selected modes the pilot inserts the information and the aircraft will follow his manual input. The pilot
selects this mode by pulling (right click) the appropriate selector knob on the Flight Control Unit and
turning it the required setting.
MANAGED SPEED
• On PFD the Target Airspeed shows in magenta
• On the FCU the Speed/Mach will show dashes and a white dot
• On the MCDU (PERF page) Managed mode is displayed with the target value
SELECTED SPEED
• On PFD the Target Airspeed shows in blue
• On the FCU the Speed/Mach will display the Target Airspeed