FLIGHT MODE

ANNUNCIATOR

(FMA)
 FMA

GENERAL
 FMA – COLUMNS & ROWS

Three
Rows

Five Columns
 FMA – ROWS

ROW-1
ROW-2
ROW-3

Row No. 1 : Engaged Modes

Row No. 2 : Armed Modes

Row No. 3 : Reminders/Msgs

 FMA – COLUMNS

Auto
 AP/FD
 AP/FD App

Thrust 
 Vertical Lateral A/P, FD & A/THR

Capab

Operation Mode Eng Status
Mode DH / MDA
FMA BEFORE

TAXI OUT
 BEFORE : TAXI OUT
CLB NAV 1FD2


After cockpit
preparation and during
Taxi Out, FMA reads
CLB in Blue, NAV in
blue and 1FD2 in White.
 BEFORE : TAXI OUT

ALT NAV 1FD2


If FMA reads ALT in Blue instead of

CLB, the FCU altitude is set at or
below Acceleration Altitude set in the
PERF Page of the FMGC.
Alternatively the Acceleration Altitude
set in FMGC is above the FCU
Altitude. NAV in blue and 1FD2 in
White.
 BEFORE : TAXI OUT
CLB 1FD2


Push

After cockpit preparation FMA shows

CLB in Blue. If the Lateral Column is
blank instead of showing NAV, it
means HDG knob on the FCU is
pulled. Push the HDG knob to get
NAV in blue. 1FD2 in White means
both FDs are ON.
FMA BEFORE

TAKE OFF
PRESELECTED
HDG BEFORE

TAKE OFF
 DURING TAXING


CLB 1FD2

A/THR

BLANK

During taxing, if HDG is pre set (by

only rotating rotating HDG knob
Lateral Column becomes blank) NAV
is disarmed. This happens if HDG
050º is set for BADIL 2C departure at
KHI or ATC requires you to fly R/W
heading or a specific heading after
take off.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
SRS
 RWY
MAN
 1FD2

CLB
FLX 51 A/THR

MAN

FLX 51

With HDG pre set say HDG

143º, Lateral Column which
was blank, changes to RWY
as thrust lever is set in FLEX/
TOGA detent. RWY engages
only if Runway is ILS
equipped and the ILS signal
is valid.
 TAKE OFF : 30 Ft
MAN
 SRS
 RWY TRK 1FD2

FLX 53 CLB A/THR

As HDG was Preset

and NAV was not
armed, RWY TRK
engages at 30 feet
after Take Off and
remains engaged till
crew selects another
lateral mode.
FMGC SELECTED
SPEED BEFORE
TAKE OFF
 BEFORE TAXI OUT
CLB NAV 1FD2


In case a specific speed

is desired during initial
climb out after T/O, set
this speed in the FMGC,
PERF Climb page. There
is no change in the FMA,
till Take Off i.e. NAV in
blue. 1FD2 in White.
When Thrust Lever is set
in Flex/TOGA.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY
 1FD2

FLX 53 SEL:210 NAV A/THR

As soon as the thrust lever is set

in FLEX/TOGA detent, Pre
Selected Climb Speed 210 Kts
becomes armed (in Blue) and
SEL:210 is displayed on FMA.
This Pre Selected Climb Speed
210 Kts was entered in the
FMGC (PERF Climb Page). SRS
is engaged in vertical mode.
30
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY
 1FD2

FLX 53 CLB 210 NAV A/THR

In some A/C (AP-BGU & BGV)

when the thrust lever is set in
FLEX/TOGA detent, Pre
Selected Climb Speed 210 Kts
becomes armed (in Blue) &
CLB 210 is displayed on FMA.
This Pre Selected Climb
Speed 210 Kts was entered in
the FMGC. SRS is engaged in
vertical mode.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY

FLX 53 NAV 1FD2

SELECTED SPD : 210 A/THR

In some A/C (A-321 Regn AP-BRJ)

when the thrust lever is set in
FLEX/TOGA detent, Pre Selected
Climb Speed 210 Kts becomes
armed (in Blue) and SPD SEL:210
is displayed at the bottom of the
first two lines on FMA. This is due
to the difference in the FMGC
type.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY

FLX 53 NAV 1FD2

A/THR
SPD SEL : 210

In some A/C (A-321 Regn

AP-BJA & BJB) when the
thrust lever is set in FLEX/
TOGA detent, Pre
Selected Climb Speed 210
Kts becomes armed (in
Blue) and SPD SEL:210 is
displayed at the bottom of
the first two lines on FMA.
This is due to the
difference in the FMGC
type.
 TAKE OFF
THR CLB CLB
 RWY

1FD2

ALT NAV
A/THR

As SRS disengages (at Acceleration Altitude), on PFD speed

target is 210 Kts shown as a selected blue ( ). CLB becomes the
engaged mode and ALT becomes armed in Blue.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
THR CLB CLB
 RWY
 1FD2

ALT NAV A/THR

In case you want to revert to the Managed Speed, push the Speed
knob on FCU. On PFD speed target goes to 250 Kts shown as a
Managed Magenta ( ). CLB remains the engaged mode and ALT
remains armed in Blue.
 FMA

TAKE OFF
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY
 1FD2

FLX 51 CLB NAV A/THR

As soon as Thrust
Lever is set in Flex/
TOGA detent, the FMA
reads as shown
above, when taking off
from an ILS equipped
R/W.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
SRS
 RWY
 1FD2

MAN

ALT NAV A/THR
FLX 53

As soon as Thrust Lever is

set in Flex or TOGA, SRS
engages in vertical mode
(V2 to V2+10 Kts). ALT (in
Blue or Magenta) instead
of CLB if FCU altitude or a
constraint is set at or
below acceleration
altitude.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY
 1FD2

TOGA CLB NAV A/THR

Manual
Flex or Auto Thrust in Blue
Manual
TOGA

TO
GA

MAN FLEX or MAN TOGA engages when thrust lever is set in FLEX/TOGA
detent. A/THR armed (In Blue)
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY

1FD2

TOGA CLB NAV
A/THR

TO
GA

When thrust lever is set in FLEX/TOGA detent. SRS engages in pitch mode to give
V2 to V2+10 Kts. Climb armed (in Blue). If V2 not entered in the FMGC (PERF
Take Off Page), SRS does not engage.
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS

SRS RWY
 1FD2

FLX 51 CLB NAV A/THR

NAV

When thrust lever is set in

FLEX/TOGA detent, RWY
in Green (if ILS
equipped Runway) &
ILS signal valid.
Navigation Armed (In
Blue)
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 1FD2

FLX 51 CLB NAV A/THR

When thrust lever is set in FLEX/TOGA detent, RWY not displayed, if no ILS on that
Runway or ILS signal Not Available. Navigation armed (In Blue)
 TAKE OFF ROLL
MAN
 SRS
 RWY
FLX 51 CLB NAV 1FD2

A/THR

Both Flight Directors

are ON.
A/THR is armed
(Blue)
 TAKE OFF : 30 Ft
MAN
 SRS
 NAV 1FD2

FLX 53 CLB A/THR

30

If NAV is armed, engages automatically at 30 Feet RA.

 TAKE OFF : 100 Ft
MAN
 SRS
 NAV AP1
FLX 49 ALT 1FD2

A/THR

Auto Pilot 1 or 2 is engaged. FMGS prevent Auto Pilot engagement, till 5

seconds after Take Off.
 TAKE OFF : THR RED ALT
MAN
 SRS
 NAV AP1
FLX 53 CLB 1FD2

LVR CLB A/THR

CLB

At Thrust Reduction Altitude “LVR CLB” Flashes.

Advising Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to Climb Detent
 TAKE OFF : THR RED ALT
THR CLB SRS
 NAV AP1
CLB 1FD2

A/THR

CLB

When Thrust Lever is set to Climb Detent, THR CLB in Green, and Auto Thrust
in White. (Both in Engaged Mode)
 TAKE OFF : ACCEL ALT

THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2

A/THR

At Acceleration Altitude,
SRS changes to Climb. If
Altitude selected on the
FCU is above, ALT in Blue.
 FMA

CLIMB
 CLIMB
CLB
 AP1

THR CLB NAV
ALT 1FD2
A/THR

FCU Selected
Altitude, say
FL-130, (ALT
in Blue) is
below any
constraints in
the Flight Plan
else Magenta
 CLIMB : ALT CST
THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

NAV AP 1
1FD2
A/THR
7000

There is an Altitude Constraint at, say FL 070. ALT (in magenta) is the FMGC
constraint. FCU ALT set at FL-290.
 CLIMB : ALT CST
SPEED ALT CST
 NAV AP1

CLB 1FD2
A/THR

As Aircraft
reaches FL 070, it
levels off (itself).
Thrust comes
back to maintain
the speed.
ALT CST (in
green) is the
engaged mode
and CLB armed as
FCU ALT is set at
FL-290.
 CLIMB

(ALT CST CROSSED)
THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

As the constraint is passed (we are in Managed Mode), Thrust goes to Climb
Thrust (itself) and the aircraft resumes climb (itself). CLB becomes engaged
mode and ALT armed, as FCU ALT is set at FL-290.
EFFECT OF FCU
KNOBS 

ON CLIMB
 MANAGED CLIMB
THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Normal Managed Climb.


FMA reading THR CLB | CLB | NAV.

FCU ALT is set at FL-330.
 MANAGED CLIMB 

(ALT KNOB PULLED)
THR CLB OP CLB
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

When you pull ALT

knob, CLB
becomes OP CLB,
DOT on FCU
vanishes. NAV no
change. No change
to THR CLB

Note: ALT dot on

PULL
FCU goes OFF.
Pushing the ALT
knob reverts back
to CLB from OP
CLB.
 OPEN CLIMB 

(ALT KNOB PUSHED)

THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

PUSH

When you push ALT knob, OP CLB becomes CLB, DOT on FCU comes ON.
NAV no change. No change to THR CLB
 MANAGED CLIMB 

(HDG KNOB PULLED)
THR CLB OP CLB
 HDG AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

PULL PUSH
PULL NO EFFECT

NAV changes to HDG. CLB reverts to OP CLB & constraints disregarded. No change
to THR CLB
Note: ALT dot on FCU goes OFF. ALT knob push/pull has no effect. Push HDG
knob then ALT knob to get CLB/NAV
 BACK TO MANAGED CLIMB 

(FROM HDG)
THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

1 2

PUSH PUSH

To get back to Managed Climb, first push the HDG knob to get
NAV. Then push ALT knob to get rid of OP CLB . No change to
THR CLB
Note: Pushing/Pulling ALT knob first has no effect. Push HDG knob, then the
ALT knob to get CLB/NAV
 CLIMB : V/S PULLED

SPEED V/S +1500
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

THR CLB changes to SPEED, CLB becomes the current V/S.

Thrust may reduce to maintain the current V/S (priority) &
then the desired speed. NAV remains as it is.
 CLIMB 

(TO GET RID OF V/S)

THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Push the ALT knob, SPEED changes into THR CLB, V/S
into CLB and NAV remains as it is.
 CLIMB 

(TO GET RID OF V/S)

THR CLB OP CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Pull the ALT knob, SPEED changes into THR CLB, V/S
into OP CLB and no change in NAV.
EXEP CLIMB
 CLIMB

(EXPED ON FCU PUSHED)

THR CLB EXP CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

When EXPED P/B on FCU is pushed, EXP CLB in

Green. Target speed GREEN DOT.

Note: When in Exped Mode, SPD CSTR, ALT CSTR and SPD
LIM are disregarded. No visible benefit above FL 250
GET OUT OF EXEP
CLIMB : 03 WAYS
 OUT OF EXP CLIMB-1

THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

To revert to normal climb, Push the ALT knob on

FCU, CLIMB mode will engage.

Note: Pulling ALT or V/S or SPD/MACH knob also disengages

EXP CLB. Pushing EXP button does not
 OUT OF EXP CLIMB-1

THR CLB OP CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

To revert to Open Climb, Pull the ALT selector knob

on FCU, OPEN CLIMB mode will engage.

Note: Pushing ALT or pulling V/S or SPD/MACH knob also

disengages EXP CLB. Pushing EXP button does not
 OUT OF EXP CLIMB-2

SPEED V/S +1900 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Pull the V/S knob on the FCU. We revert to SPEED

and current V/S. NAV remains engaged.

Note: To get rid of V/S, you can push or pull the ALT knob also,
to go into CLB or OP CLB
 OUT OF EXP CLIMB-3

SPEED OP CLB NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Pull the SPD/MACH knob on the FCU, & select a

SPEED. OP CLB is displayed in 2nd Col.

Note: To get rid of SPEED, you can push the SPD/MACH knob
and push the ALT knob to go into CLB.
 EXPED CLIMB

(AT ALT*)

MACH ALT* NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

At ALT* engagement, EXEP CLB automatically

disengages.
 FLT PLAN
DISCONTINUITY
DURING CLIMB
 CLIMB : DISCONT AHEAD

THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

During normal Managed Climb, FCU Selected Altitude say

FL-290. THR CLB | CLB | NAV. ALT is in Blue.
 CLIMB : DISCONT AHEAD

THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Thirty Seconds (30 secs) before reaching the actual

Discontinuity in the Flight Plan, an Amber message
“DISCONT AHEAD” comes on both the FMGC.
 CLIMB : DISCONT AHEAD

THR CLB OP CLB
 HDG AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

As you hit the discontinuity, NAV reverts to HDG, CLB to

OP CLB, no change to THR CLB. DIR TO the next point
to get back to NAV.
 MODE
REVERSION
 CLIMBING TO FL-250

THR CLB CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

At FL-225, ATC tells you to level off FL-220. You

select FL-220 on FCU……. See next slide.
 RETURN TO FL-220

SPEED V/S +1700 NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

THR CLB becomes SPEED. Current V/S of 1700

shown. ALT (in blue) not there. You can…..
 SELECT A V/S

SPEED V/S -1000
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Either select a vertical speed say 1000 ft/min, to go

down to the selected altitude on FCU or…
 PULL THE ALT KNOB

SPEED OP DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Pull the ALT knob to engage OP DES and capture

the FCU selected altitude.
 MODE
REVERSION
 CHANGE DURING ALT*

MACH ALT* NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

As you level off at FL-350, ATC clears you to FL-370. With ALT*
you select FL-370 on FCU……. See next slide.
 CHANGE DURING ALT*

MACH V/S +1000 NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

FD pitch bar flashes. ALT* changes to current V/S and is boxed. (If
change of FCU Alt>250 feet) … See next slide.
 PUSH THE ALT KNOB

MACH CLB NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

Push the ALT knob on the FCU to engage climb or


….. … See next slide.
 PULL THE ALT KNOB

MACH OP CLB NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

Pull the ALT knob on the FCU to engage Open Climb. You can also
adjust the V/S to reach the desired level.
 MODE
REVERSION
 REVERSION : CLIMB

DON’T FOLLOW FD BARS

THR CLB OP CLB
 NAV 


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

You don’t follow FD commands & pitch A/C down.

Note: A/P is OFF and FDs are ON. Continue…….
 REVERSION : CLIMB

DON’T FOLLOW FD BARS

SPEED 


A/THR

At VMAX + 4 Kts, A/THR goes into SPEED mode and Thrust

decreases to recover TGT Speed. FDs go OFF.
 REVERSION : DESCENT

DON’T FOLLOW FD BARS

THR IDLE OP DES
 NAV 


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

You don’t follow FD commands & pitch A/C Up.

Note: A/P is OFF and FDs are ON. Continue…….
 REVERSION : DESCENT

DON’T FOLLOW FD BARS

SPEED 


A/THR

At VLS -2 Kts, (VLS –19 Kts with S/B extended), A/THR

goes into SPEED mode and Thrust increases to recover
TGT Speed. FDs go OFF.
 FMA

CRUISE
 CRUISE

MACH ALT 
 NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

Above (ALT in Green) shows that the aircraft has leveled off
at altitude below the FMGC entered altitude.
 CRUISE
MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1

1FD2
A/THR

If this is the final

level, correct the
cruise level in
the FMGC. Soft
Mode available.
ALT changes to
ALT CRZ
 CRUISE

MACH ALT CRZ
 TRACK AP1


1FD2
A/THR

The TRACK mode is engaged. Bird ON.

 FDs ON / OFF
DURING FLIGHT
 BOTH FDs ON & AP ON
MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1

1FD2
A/THR

Normal Cruise conditions. Both FDs selected ON. Auto Pilot-1 is ON. The last
Column reads AP1 & 1FD2.
BOTH FDs OFF & AP ON

MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1


A/THR

Normal Cruise conditions. Both FDs selected OFF. 


AP-1 is ON. No change in other FMA columns. 

The last Column reads AP1. FD indications blank.
 ONE FD OFF

MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP2


-FD2
A/THR

Normal Cruise conditions. One FD selected OFF.

FD bars on the affected PFD disappear.
The last Column reads -FD2.
BOTH FDs OFF & AP OFF

SPEED

A/THR

Normal Cruise conditions. Both FDs OFF. A/P is OFF. A/THR

goes in SPEED mode. Lateral & Vertical column become
blank. AP & FD indications go OFF.
 ONE FD FAILS
MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP2

2FD2
A/THR

One FD fails or One FMGC fails or is not valid.

AP2 is connected. Both FMAs show 2FD2.
Both FDs are ON. FD lights on the FMA are ON.
THRUST LEVER
OUT OF CLIMB
DETENT
♣ During Cruise the Thrust Levers are
lying in the Climb Detent and Auto
Thrust is active.

♣ With A/THR active, if one or both the

Thrust Levers are moved out of Climb
Detent, the effect on FMA is shown in
the slides to come.
♣ Some of the indications
shown on FMA may vary
depending on the type of
FMGC.
 NORMAL CRUISE

MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

In a Normal Cruise, the FMA is as shown above. Both Thrust

Levers are in Climb Detent. A/THR is Active (white).
 ONE LEVER BACK

MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1


1FD2
LVR ASYM A/THR

In a Normal Cruise (AP-BRJ) if one Thrust Lever is moved

below the Climb Detent LVR ASYM in steady amber. Set the
Thrust Lever in climb detent.
A/THR is Active (White).
 ONE LEVER BACK

MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1


1FD2
ASYM A/THR

In some aircraft (AP-BGU & AP-BGV) if one Thrust Lever is

moved below the Climb Detent ASYM in steady amber. Set
the Thrust Lever in climb detent.
A/THR remains Active (White).
 ONE LEVER FWD

THR LVR ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1


1FD2
LVR CLB A/THR

If one Thrust Lever (AP-BRJ) is moved ahead of the Climb

Detent, THR LVR in Green with a white box.
“LVR CLB” flashes in white. Set the Thrust Lever in climb
detent. A/THR remains Active (White).
 ONE LEVER FWD

MACH ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1


CLB 1FD2
ASYM A/THR

If one Thrust Lever (AP-BGV & BGU) is moved ahead of the

Climb Detent, MACH in Green. “CLB” in Amber flashing.
ASYM in Amber steady. Set the Thrust Lever in climb detent.
A/THR remains Active (White).
 BOTH THRUST LEVER
BELOW CLIMB DETENT

THR LVR
 ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1

1FD2

LVR CLB A/THR

ECAM : AUTO FLT A/THR Limited

If during Cruise, (AP-BRJ) both thrust levers are moved below

Climb Detent, THR LVR in Green with a white box. “LVR CLB”
Flashes in white, advising Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to Climb
Detent. A/THR remains Active (White).
Also M/Caution with ECAM : AUTO FLT A/THR Limited
 BOTH THRUST LEVER
BELOW CLIMB DETENT

MACH
 ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1

CLB 1FD2

A/THR

In some aircraft (AP-BGU & BGV), when both thrust levers are
moved below Climb Detent, “CLB” in Amber Flashes. Advising
Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to Climb Detent.
A/THR no change. No M/Caution or ECAM Warning.
 BOTH THRUST LEVER
ABOVE CLIMB DETENT

MAN 
 ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1

THR 1FD2

LVR CLB A/THR

When both thrust levers (AP-BRJ) are moved ahead of Climb

Detent, “MAN THR” in steady white with Amber box, and “LVR
CLB” flashing. Advising Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to Climb Detent.
A/THR becomes BLUE i.e. armed.
 BOTH THRUST LEVER
ABOVE CLIMB DETENT

THR ALT CRZ
 NAV AP1

CLB 1FD2

A/THR

In some aircraft, (AP-BGU & BGV) both thrust levers are moved
ahead of Climb Detent, “THR” in Green steady with a white box,
with “CLB” in amber flashing. Advising Pilot to Set Thrust Lever to
Climb Detent.
A/THR becomes BLUE i.e. armed.
ALPHA FLOOR
♣ ALPHA FLOOR is a protection that
commands TOGA thrust.

♣ It happens regardless of thrust lever
position.

♣ Available even if A/THR is OFF.

♣ Protection available from lift off to 100 feet
RA on Approach.

♣ When out of ALPHA FLOOR, thrust is
frozen in TOGA.

♣ To cancel ALPHA FLOOR or TOGA LK,
move thrust levers to TOGA disconnect A/
THR move thrust levers back to CLB &
engage A/THR.
 ALPHA FLOOR FUNCTION

A. FLOOR G/S
 LOC CAT1 1FD2

ALT DH 50 A/THR

VLS
V ALPHA PROT ALPHA
V ALPHA MAX FLOOR

Auto Thrust becomes active and

commands TOGA Thrust, while “Alpha
Floor” conditions are met.
 ALPHA FLOOR 

TOGA LOCK

TOGA LK CLB
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Auto Thrust active and TOGA Thrust is locked. “Alpha Floor”

conditions are no more met. Pilot must disconnect A/THR.
 DIFFERENCE

BETWEEN

A/FLOOR & A LOCK
♣ ALPHA FLOOR is a function of Thrust.
TOGA Thrust is applied when aircraft’s AOA
reduces below Alpha Prot.

♣ ALPHA/SPEED LOCK is a function of Flight
Controls.

♣ When AOA exceeds 8.6º or speed falls
below 148 Kts, retraction of Slats from position
1 to zero is inhibited.

♣ When AOA reduces below 7.6º or speed
increases above 154 Kts, inhibition is removed
♣ ALPHA FLOOR is displayed on the
FMA. See appropriate slide in this
Presentation.

♣ ALPHA/SPEED LOCK is displayed on
the E/WD where the Flap positions are
shown.

♣ A legend A-LOCK pulsing in cyan is
shown where normally the word “FULL” is
shown when full flaps are selected.
 FMA

DESCENT
♣ If you change your FL and are more
than 200 NMs from destination, Cruise
Descent engages. The aircraft remains in
Cruise Mode after Level Off.



♣ If you change your FL and are less than
200 NMs from destination, Descent Mode
engages.
 DESCENT : MANAGED

THR IDLE DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

During Managed Descent, 2nd column DES means vertical

constraints will be met. VDEV will be kept zero on PROG Page.
Thrust can be THR IDLE or MACH/SPEED. 

NAV means lateral Flt Plan is being followed.
 EXEP
DESCENT
 DESCENT

(EXPED ON FCU PUSHED)

THR IDLE EXP DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

When EXPED P/B on FCU is pushed, EXP DES in

Green. Target speed 340 Kts / 0.8 Mach.
Note: When in Expedite Mode, SPD CSTR, ALT CSTR and
SPD LIM are disregarded.
 DESCENT

(EXPED ON FCU PUSHED)
THR IDLE DES
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

ALT
PUSHED

To revert to normal descent, Push the ALT selector

knob, DES mode will engage.

Note: Pulling ALT or V/S or SPD/MACH knob also disengages

EXP DES. Pushing EXP button does not
 DESCENT : MANAGED
THR IDLE DES
 NAV AP1

ALT 1FD2
A/THR

During Managed Descent, 2nd column DES means vertical constraints will be
met. Thrust can be THR IDLE or MACH/SPEED. NAV means lateral Flt Plan is
being followed.
 MANAGED DESCENT 

(BELOW PROFILE)

SPEED DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

THR IDLE changes to SPEED (as you are below profile), thrust
added to correct the profile. DES mode keeps the aircraft on the
profile; VDEV zero on the PROG Page.
 MANAGED DESCENT 

(ABOVE PROFILE)

THR IDLE DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

SPEED changes to THR IDLE (as you are above profile), you
need to use S/B to increase ROD to get back on profile. As you
reach the correct profile, S/B will flash in amber in Memo (E/
WD on Upper ECAM). Retract S/B.
 MANAGED DESCENT

(HDG KNOB PULLED)

SPEED V/S -1500
 HDG AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

During Managed Descent, the HDG knob is pulled. 


THR IDLE changes to SPEED, DES to V/S on current V/S. 

NAV to HDG. Point to note, all three columns change.
 TO GET RID OF V/S

(PULL ALT KNOB)

THR IDLE OP DES
 HDG AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

To get rid of the V/S, pull the ALT knob. 


V/S will become OP DES. 

First Column SPEED will change to THR IDLE.
 DESCENT : HDG MODE

THR IDLE OP DES
 HDG AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

When descending in HDG mode, only OP DES is

available. Altitude constraints are missed
 TO GO INTO MANAGED
DESCENT FROM HDG

THR IDLE DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

First push the HDG knob, and then push the ALT knob. 

When HDG is pushed, HDG changes to NAV (limitations??). 

When ALT knob is pushed, OP DES changes to DES.
 DURING MANAGED DESCENT
YOU SELECT A HIGH SPEED

SPEED DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

THR IDLE changes to SPEED. Thrust is added to get the higher

speed. As DES is engaged, the VDEV remains zero. The speed
triangle on the speed tape is selected blue ( ).
 DURING OPEN DESCENT
(THRU HDG OR ALT KNOB)

THR IDLE OP DES
 HDG AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Thrust will be THR IDLE. The speed triangle on the speed tape is
managed magenta ( ). However, during managed descent it is an
open bracket with a speed range of ± 20 Kts.
 FLT PLAN
DISCONTINUITY
DURING DESCENT
DESCENT : DISCONT AHEAD

THR IDLE DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

During normal Managed Descent, FCU Selected Alt say

FL-200. THR IDLE | DES | NAV. ALT is in Blue.
DESCENT : DISCONT AHEAD

THR IDLE DES
 NAV AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

Thirty Seconds (30 secs) before reaching the actual

Discontinuity in the Flight Plan, an Amber message
“DISCONT AHEAD” comes on both the FMGC.
DESCENT : DISCONT AHEAD

SPEED V/S -1500
 HDG AP1


ALT 1FD2
A/THR

As you hit the discontinuity, NAV reverts to HDG, DES to V/S

(current V/S), THR IDLE to SPEED. FMA changes are identical
to when you pull the HDG knob during Descent.
 FMA

ILS APP
 ILS APPROACH

SPEED ALT
 NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

Initial aircraft configuration. Managed mode for ILS

(below the Glide Slope).
 ILS APPROACH
SPEED ALT
 NAV CAT3 AP1+2

G/S LOC DUAL 1FD2
MDA 250 A/THR

PUSH
PUSH

When cleared for the Approach,

APPR button pressed, G/S & LOC
armed. 2nd A/P engaged.
 ILS APPROACH
SPEED ALT
 LOC* CAT3 AP1+2

G/S DUAL 1FD2
MDA 318 A/THR

Localizer
captured (LOC*
Green).
G/S still in Blue
(Armed).
 ILS APPROACH
SPEED G/S*
 LOC CAT3 AP1+2

DUAL 1FD2
MDA690 A/THR

Glide Slope
captured
(G/S*
Green).
Localizer
Tracked
(LOC
Green)
 ILS APPROACH

SPEED G/S
 LOC CAT3 AP1+2


DUAL 1FD2
MDA 318 A/THR

Glide Slope Tracked (G/S Green).

Localizer Tracked (LOC Green).
 ILS APPROACH

SPEED LAND
 CAT3 AP1+2


DUAL 1FD2
MDA 318 A/THR

At 400 feet RA, LAND Green

 ILS APPROACH

SPEED FLARE
 CAT3 AP1+2


DUAL 1FD2
MDA 318 A/THR

At 50/40 feet AGL FLARE Green.

 ILS APPROACH
IDLE FLARE
 CAT3 AP1+2

DUAL 1FD2
MDA 318 A/THR

At 30 feet AGL FLARE remains Green.

IDLE on the Auto Thrust Column.
 ILS APPROACH
FLARE
 CAT3 AP1+2

DUAL 1FD2
MDA 318

At 20/10 feet Auto Call “RETARD”. Thrust Levers retarded to IDLE. A/THR
disengages.
 ILS APPROACH
ROLL OUT AP1+2

1FD2

At Touch down
ROLL OUT is
displayed in column
two and three.
VOR APP

(MANAGED)
 VOR : MANAGED

(Lateral & Vertical)

SPEED ALT
 NAV AP1


1FD2
A/THR

Approaching for a Non Precision Approach (VOR) with

Managed Guidance
 VOR : MANAGED

(Lateral & Vertical)
SPEED V/S -600 ALT HDG AP1

FINAL 
 APP NAV 1FD2
MDA 940 A/THR

Approach Push Button on

the FCU depressed.
 VOR : MANAGED

(Lateral & Vertical)

AP1

SPEED ALT
 APP NAV • MDA 1FD2
FINAL
 940 A/THR

PUSH

APPR Push Button on the FCU

depressed.
If NAV was engaged, APP NAV
engages immediately.
 VOR : MANAGED

(Lateral & Vertical)
SPEED FINAL APP AP1

1FD2
MDA 930 A/THR

SET
GO AROUND
ALT

At FAF check FINAL APP in Green,

when Aircraft intercepts the descent
profile. Select Go Around Alt.
 VOR : MANAGED

(Lateral & Vertical)

SPEED FPA -2.8º
 TRK 


1FD2
MDA 930 A/THR

When A/P is disconnected or happens automatically at MDA

-50 feet or at 400 ft if no MDA entered.
The FDs revert to basic modes (HDG-V/S or TRK-FPA)
 VOR APP

- MANAGED - LATERAL

- SELECTED - VERTICAL
 VOR APPROACH

(Managed Lat & Selected Vert)

SPEED ALT
 NAV AP1


1FD2
MDA 930 A/THR

Approaching for a Non Precision Approach (VOR) with

Managed Lateral & Selected Vertical Guidance.
 VOR APPROACH

(Managed Lat & Selected Vert)

SPEED FPA -2.8º
 APP NAV AP1


1FD2
MDA 930 A/THR

At FAF Selected Final Path Angle -2.8º.

Set Go Around Altitude on the FCU
VOR APP

(SELECTED)
 VOR APPROACH

(Selected Guidance)

SPEED ALT
 NAV AP1


1FD2
MDA 930 A/THR

Approaching for a Non Precision Approach (VOR)

Selected Guidance (Lateral & Vertical)
 VOR APPROACH

(Selected Guidance)

SPEED FPA -2.8º
 TRK AP1


1FD2
MDA 930 A/THR

At FAF Select Final Track.

Selected Final Path Angle -2.8º.
Set Go Around Altitude on the FCU.
GO AROUND
 GO AROUND
MAN
 SRS
 GA TRK
 AP1
TOGA ALT 1FD2

A/THR

TO
GA

Go Around SRS in pitch mode.

Alt armed (In Blue) to the GA Altitude
 GO AROUND
MAN
 SRS
 NAV
 AP1
TOGA ALT 1FD2

A/THR

GO AROUND
ALT

PUSH
HDG

Engagement of NAV. HDG knob pushed to

follow Missed Approach Procedure.
Alt armed (In Blue) to the GA Altitude
 GO AROUND

MAN
 SRS
 NAV
 AP1

TOGA ALT 1FD2

LVR CLB A/THR

At Thrust Reduction Altitude, LVR CLB flashes.

Alt armed (In Blue). Engagement of NAV means we are following
Missed Approach Procedure.
 GO AROUND
THR CLB OP CLB
 HDG
 AP1
ALT 1FD2

A/THR

CL
B

At GA Acceleration Altitude, Thrust Lever is in CLB detent.

Alt armed (In Blue). Engagement of HDG means we are under Radar HDG. OP
CLB as we are in HDG.