A320-X

CABIN PA SYSTEM GUIDE

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1. Introduction -------------------------------------------------------- 3

2. Configuration ----------------------------------------------------- 4
Cabin Intercommunication Data System ------------------- 4
Audio Control Panel ------------------------------------------- 5

3. Installation -------------------------------------------------------- 6
Airline Cabin Packs ------------------------------------------- 6
Integrating with existing aircraft liveries -------------------- 6
Installing custom safety briefings --------------------------- 7

4. Announcement Simulation ------------------------------------ 8

Boarding music -------------------------------------------------8
Welcome on board – fasten seatbelts ---------------------- 8
Welcome on board - refueling ------------------------------- 9
Boarding is complete ------------------------------------------ 9
Doors to automatic -------------------------------------------- 9
Cabin welcome briefing ------------------------------------- 10
Cabin safety briefing ---------------------------------------- 10
Dimming lights for takeoff / landing ----------------------- 10
Secure for takeoff -------------------------------------------- 11
After takeoff --------------------------------------------------- 11
Turbulence ---------------------------------------------------- 11
Emergency landing ------------------------------------------ 12
Cabin pressure loss ----------------------------------------- 12
Ditching -------------------------------------------------------- 13
Duty free ------------------------------------------------------ 13
Seatbelts for landing ---------------------------------------- 14
Secure for landing ------------------------------------------- 14
After landing -------------------------------------------------- 14
Doors to manual --------------------------------------------- 15
Disembarking ------------------------------------------------- 15
Cabin secure for take-off – cockpit call ------------------- 15
Cabin secure for landing – cockpit call ------------------- 15
Reset cabin sounds ----------------------------------------- 16

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1. INTRODUCTION
The Flight Sim Labs A320-X features a Passenger Address System, integrated into the aircraft systems and it is possible to
not only hear the cabin crew address the passengers during different phases of flight, but also deliver your own address to the
cabin via the controls in the flight deck.

This document will explain how to configure the aircraft systems to hear the passenger address system, how each one is
triggered and also illustrate how they can be customized for different airlines.

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2. CONFIGURATION
Cabin Intercommunication Data System (CIDS)

The A320-X is equipped with a cabin management system, referred to as the CIDS (Cabin Intercommunication Data System).

The system controls cabin functions for passengers and crews. This includes cabin lighting, cockpit/cabin announcements,
door status indications, emergency signals, non-smoking/fasten seatbelt signs, smoke detectors, cabin temperature controls
– and a number of other functions. In the real world, the primary interaction with the CIDS is by the cabin crew, via the FAP
(Flight Attendant Panel) located at the front of each cabin. However, for this simulation, most of the functions of the CIDS have
been automated – and the following chapters will explain how this automation is integrated with the aircraft systems.

The A320-X includes several preferences that can be customized for the CIDS, and these can be found within the MCDU
OPTIONS pages:

To access the panel state options, display the Captain’s MCDU. Press the ‘MCDU MENU’ key if the MCDU menu is
not displayed already.

Select ‘CIDS>’ from the MCDU OPTIONS menu (1).

The following options are available within the CIDS Menu:

Cabin Ready Logic – (2)

1
Set conditions to be met in order to display the “Cabin Ready”
message. The setting “AUTO” will take the passenger load
and other factors into account, before the cabin crew will
send the ready message. Using the setting “READY”, the
cabin will always be ready.

Call When Ready – (3)

Disable or enable the on screen message for the slides being
armed or disarmed. 2
Print Slides Status – (4)
When CALL is selected, the cabin crew will call into the flight 3
deck to let the flight crew know the cabin is secure.
4
Door 1L Auto Logic (5)
Set the conditions to close the front left cabin door. Select
MANUAL to close the door through the MCDU OPTIONS 5
DOORS page. Select AUTO to close the door 2-4 minutes
after boarding is complete. Select FAST to close the front left 6
cabin door 5 second after boarding is complete.
Boarding Music – (6)
Enable the boarding music being played in the cabin.

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Audio Control Panel (ACP)

There are two ACP’s (Audio Control Panel) on the flight deck. One for the Captain and one for the First Officer. These can be
configured to channel a variety of different system sounds through to the flight deck speaker or pilot headset – such as Air
Traffic Control, VOR/ADF/ILS IDENTS, MARKERS and also cabin announcements made over the Passenger Address (PA)
system.

The Audio Control Panels are located on the pedestal panel – either side of the thrust lever quadrant.

To hear any announcements made over the cabin PA, press the
PA dial (1) so that it becomes illuminated white – and then turn
the same dial to increase the volume. You can adjust the 7
speaker volume into the flight deck via the speaker volume
controls, situated on either side of the main front panel (3).

By using the left mouse button to press and hold the PA 8

Transmit switch (2) the pilot can record an announcement 6
through the headset and listen to this play back in the aircraft
cabin. 2
When using the right mouse button to press and hold the PA
Transmit switch (2), the door slides can be toggled between 1
Armed and Disarmed.

When the cabin crew call the flight deck, the CAB ATT light (7)
will flash and FWC buzzer sound for 1 second. Press the CAB
dial (6) and the transmit switch (7) to receive the call. Once
complete, press the RESET button (8) to reset the flashing ATT
(attention) on the CAB switch. The flashing will stop
automatically after 60 seconds.

The ACP can also be configured to route through the user’s

headset. The headset device can be selected through the
MCDU OPTIONS page, under ACP (4).

Select your device from the list of available devices. Once

selected, the listed device will turn green (5). It is then
recommended to turn the flight deck speaker volume (3)
down/off to avoid echo.
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3. INSTALLATION
AIRLINE CABIN PACKS

Flight Sim Labs provide a number of Cabin Packs that you can download from the Downloads area on the forum – and using
an automated install process, will place the relevant sound files into the correct directory.

INTEGRATING WITH EXISTING AIRCRAFT LIVERIES

Aircraft liveries should now utilise the ‘airline_icao_code’ parameter added to the fltsim.cfg file that is located in the aircraft
livery texture folder. For example, an Air Canada livery installed for CFM can be found here:

Prepar3D v4 Add-ons\FSLabs\SimObjects\Airplanes\FSLabs A320 CFM

Within the livery texture directory, a new file containing the livery parameters is included – fltsim.cfg. This contains the following
parameters.

The Airline ICAO parameter, in this example ACA for Air Canada, is used to tell the simulation which Airline directory to try to
load the cabin announcements from first. The Airlines directory is illustrated below:

Prepar3D v4 Add-ons\FSLabs\SimObjects\Airplanes\FSLabs A32X\Airlines

FSL is the default livery and must not be removed, renamed or copied. By default, if the airline in use does not exist, the
simulation will load the default cabin announcement sounds found in the FSL directory. Therefore, there is no need to copy
the FSL folder.

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INSTALLING CUSTOM SAFETY BRIEFINGS

There are a number of airline safety briefings available to download within the Flight Sim Labs Forum Download area.
Follow these steps to install a custom safety briefing announcement manually if an installer isn’t provided:

❖ Locate the Airlines folder – found here:

➢ Prepar3D v4 Add-ons\FSLabs\SimObjects\Airplanes\FSLabs A32X\Airlines

❖ If no folder with the airline ICAO code exists, this needs to be created. For example, if the safety briefing was for United
Airlines, create a new folder named ‘UAL’

❖ Within the UAL folder, create a new folder named ‘Sounds’

❖ Within the Sounds folder, create a new folder named ‘Cabin’

❖ Copy the safety briefing sound into this Cabin folder – and rename it to:

➢ FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_SAFETY_BRIEFING.ogg

❖ No other files are required to exist in this directory if only the safety briefing is downloaded. Do not copy files from the
Airlines/FSL folder – they will be loaded by default if the system cannot load an airline specific announcement.

The result should resemble this:

Remember to ensure the ‘airline_icao_code’ is set correctly for the aircraft designated to use the safety briefing. Refer to the
previous section for instructions.

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4. ANNOUNCMENT SIMULATION
There are a number of cabin announcements that play throughout the flight. This chapter will illustrate the triggers for each
announcement and also provide an example announcement script.

The key element to ensuring that the cabin announcements play correctly is to make sure that the seat belt signs
are on before push back.

BOARDING MUSIC
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BOARDING_MUSIC.ogg - FMGS IN PREFLIGHT PHASE

- DOOR 1L OPEN
- BOTH ENGINES OFF
- MCDU OPTIONS: BOARDING MUSIC ON

Example Script

None

WELCOME ON BOARD – FASTEN SEAT BELTS

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BOARDING.ogg - GSX BOARDING

- BOTH ENGINES OFF
- NOT REFUELLING
- REPEATS EVERY 4-5MINS

Example Script

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you have just joined us, a very warm welcome on board this British Airways flight.
Just a reminder about hand luggage – small bags may be kept underneath the seat in front of you. All other
items must be placed into an overhead locker. Please place your bags right inside the locker as they can
sometimes fall out and may injure someone. If your bag has wheels, please put it in wheels first. We’d
appreciate your assistance, by closing the overhead lockers once they are completely full. If you are seated in
an emergency exit row, or a front row bulkhead seat – all your items must be placed into an overhead locker –
as the floor area around your seat must be kept completely clear. Your seatbelts can now be fastened for
departure.

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WELCOME ON BOARD – REFUELING

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BOARDING_FUEL.ogg - GSX BOARDING

- BOTH ENGINES OFF
- AIRCRAFT REFUELLING
- REPEATS EVERY 4-5MINS

Example Script

Ladies and Gentlemen, if you have just joined us, a very warm welcome on board this British Airways flight.
Just a reminder about hand luggage – small bags may be kept underneath the seat in front of you. All other
items must be placed into an overhead locker. Please place your bags right inside the locker as they can
sometimes fall out and may injure someone. If your bag has wheels, please put it in wheels first. We’d
appreciate your assistance, by closing the overhead lockers once they are completely full. If you are seated in
an emergency exit row, or a front row bulkhead seat – all your items must be placed into an overhead locker –
as the floor area around your seat must be kept completely clear. As we are currently refuelling, please ensure
that your seatbelt remains unfastened until the seatbelt sign is turned on.

BOARDING IS COMPLETE
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BOARDING_COMPLETE.ogg - GSX BOARDING COMPLETE

- AIRCRAFT ON GROUND

Example Script

Cabin Crew thank you, boarding is now complete.

DOORS TO AUTOMATIC
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_DOORS_AUTO.ogg - DOOR SLIDES SET TO ARMED

Example Script

Cabin crew, doors to automatic and cross check

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CABIN WELCOME BRIEFING

Generic File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BRIEFING.ogg - DOOR SLIDES ARMED

- AIRCRAFT ON GROUND
Morning File Name (0000-1159) - ONE ENGINE STARTING
- SEAT BELT SIGN ON
FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BRIEFING_MORNING.ogg

Afternoon File Name (1200-1759)

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BRIEFING_AFTERNOON.ogg

Evening File Name (1800-2359)

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_BRIEFING_EVENING.ogg

Example Script

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are now going to brief you on the safety procedures of this aircraft. We ask that you
remove your personal headphones until the end of the safety brief. All hand-held devices including mobile
phones must now be in flight safe mode or switched off, held securely or placed into a pocket. Larger devices
including laptops must now be switched off and stowed away safely. As a reminder, smoking is not permitted
at any time whilst on board. If you do have any questions, please ask a member of your cabin crew.

CABIN SAFETY BRIEFING

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_SAFETY_BRIEFING.ogg - WELCOME BRIEF HAS PLAYED

Example Script

Varies per airline

DIMMING CABIN LIGHTS FOR TAKEOFF / LANDING

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_LIGHTS_DIM.ogg - 30s PRIOR TO DIMMING OF CABIN LIGHTS

- DUSK/NIGHT/DAWN
- CABIN IS READY FOR TAKEOFF AND LANDING
- SEAT BELT SIGNS ON

Example Script

Ladies and gentlemen, we’ll shortly be dimming the cabin lights. This is normal procedure when flying in the
hours of darkness. You’ll find the switch for your individual reading light in the panel above your head or in
your armrest.

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SECURE FOR TAKEOFF

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_SECURE_FOR_TAKEOFF.ogg - AIRCRAFT ON GROUND

- CABIN READY
- SAFETY BRIEFING HAS PLAYED

Example Script

Thank you cabin crew, seats for takeoff please.

AFTER TAKEOFF
Generic File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_AFTER_TAKEOFF.ogg - AGL > 1200FT

- FMGS IN CLIMB PHASE
Morning File Name (0000-1159) - SEAT BELT SIGN ON

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_AFTER_TAKEOFF_MORNING.ogg

Afternoon File Name (1200-1759)

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_AFTER_TAKEOFF_AFTERNOON.ogg

Evening File Name (1800-2359)

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_AFTER_TAKEOFF_EVENING.ogg

Example Script

Well hello again ladies and gentleman, my name is Hannah Clark and it’s my great pleasure to be your
customer service manager onboard your flight today. I’d like to add my personal welcome to you all and
welcome back our executive club members and other world frequent flyers. If there’s anything we can do to
make your journey more comfortable, please let one of us know. As the captain has already mentioned, we
recommend that you keep your seatbelt fastened whenever you are seated and they must be securely fastened
whenever the seat belt sign is on. We are about to start our onboard food and drink to all customers – this will
be followed by an opening of our Highlife shop. Please do take a moment to have a look at your broacher which
can be found in your seat pocket. Please do not hesitate to ask any of us for assistants throughout the flight –
you can find us in the galley or by using your call button. We hope you enjoy your flight with British Airways.
Thank you.

TURBULENCE
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_TURB.ogg - FMGS IN CLIMB / CRUISE PHASE

- SEAT BELT SIGNS TURNED ON

Example Script

Ladies and Gentlemen, the Captain has turned on the fasten seatbelt sign. Please return to your seat and
fasten your seatbelt. At this time the wash room facilities will not be available.

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EMERGENCY LANDING
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_EMERGENCY.ogg - AGL > 2000FT

- EMERGENCY LIGHTING TURNED ON

Example Script

Ladies and gentlemen, can I have your attention please. A potential emergency situation has arisen and as a
precaution, we’ll be preparing the cabin for an emergency landing. You must listen carefully to the following
instructions. You must now switch off all electronic devices, put your arm rests down, tray tables stowed and
open the window blinds. Place all cabin baggage under the seat in front of you, or in the overhead lockers.
Please remove any high heeled shoes and fasten your seatbelt tightly. When you hear BRACE BRACE, please
adopt the following position – both feet apart on the floor, with your legs back against your seat. Rest your head
on the seat in front of you. Place your hands ontop of your head, one on top of the other, like this. Remain in
this position until the aircraft has come to a complete stop and you hear “Unfasten your seatbelts and get out!”.

The cabin crew will now point out your nearest usable exit. There are two doors at the rear of the cabin, two
over wing exits, and two at the front of the aircraft. Floor lighting will guide you to an exit. Please do not open
an exit if any danger is present. You must leave all personal items onboard when evacuating. Please study
your safety cards until you hear “BRACE BRACE”.

CABIN PRESSURE LOSS

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_PRESS_LOSS.ogg - CPC 1/2 DETECTS CABIN PRESSURE LOSS

Example Script

Ladies and Gentlemen, there has been a loss of pressure in the cabin. You’ll see a mask in front of you, pull
down firmly on the nearest mask – place over your nose and mouth, adjust the headband and breathe normally.
Attend to yourself before helping any infants. If you are standing, go to the nearest seat, fasten your seat belt,
put on a mask and breathe normally. Cabin pressure will return to normal shortly.

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DITCHING
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_DITCHING.ogg - DITCHING SWITCH ARMED

- AGL > 1500FT

Example Script

Ladies and gentlemen, a potential emergency situation has arisen and we need to prepare the cabin for a
landing on the water. You must listen carefully to the following instructions. Please take the life jacket from
under your seat and put this on now but do not inflate it. Put it over your head, pass the tapes around your
waist, click together and pull the straps to adjust - like this. Do not inflate your life jacket inside the aircraft.
Once you are outside the aircraft, inflate your lifejacket by pulling the toggle. If it fails to inflate or needs topping
up, blow into this tube. There is a light here, and a whistle here for attracting attention. You must now switch
off all electronic devices, put your arm rests down, tray tables stowed and open the window blinds. Place all
cabin baggage under the seat in front of you, or in the overhead lockers. Please remove any high heeled shoes
and fasten your seatbelt tightly. When you hear BRACE BRACE, please adopt the following position – both
feet apart on the floor, with your legs back against your seat. Rest your head on the seat in front of you. Place
your hands ontop of your head, one on top of the other, like this. Remain in this position until the aircraft has
come to a complete stop and you hear “Unfasten your seatbelts and get out!”.
The cabin crew will now point out your nearest usable exit. There are two doors at the rear of the cabin, two
over wing exits, and two at the front of the aircraft. Floor lighting will guide you to an exit. Please do not open
an exit if any danger is present. You must leave all personal items onboard when evacuating. Please study
your safety cards until you hear “BRACE BRACE”.

DUTY FREE
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_SHOP.ogg - FMGS IN CLIMB OR CRUISE PHASE

- AGL > 12,000FT
- TOD < 10MINS

Example Script

Ladies and Gentlemen, our High Life shop is now open and shortly we’ll be coming through the cabin. In the
High Life shop magazine you’ll see that we have a range of goods that are competitively priced, many of which
are exclusive to British Airways. We accept all major credit cards, currencies in note form and traveller’s
cheques. Members of our Executive Club can earn two BA miles for every one pound spent. Why not treat
yourself, your friends and family? Just let us know what you’d like as we come through the cabin.

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SEATBELTS FOR LANDING

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_SEATBELTS.ogg - FMGS IN DESCENT OR APPROACH PHASE

- SEAT BELT SIGN TURNED ON
- AGL > 3000FT
- AFTER TAKEOFF HAS PLAYED

Example Script

Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has turned on the fasten seatbelt sign as we will shortly be landing at our
destination. Please now return to your seat and make sure all your personal belongings are safely put away in
the overhead lockers or under the seat in front of you. Customers sitting in front row seats or in the emergency
exit rows should place all items in the overhead lockers leaving the floor area around your seat completely
clear. Please check that your table is folded away, your seat is in an upright position with the arm rest down
and your seatbelt is securely fastened. You may continue to use handheld electronic devices for landing –
these must be held securely or placed into a pocket. Larger items including laptops must now be switched off
and stowed away safely. Please also take a moment to remind yourself of your nearest exit.

SECURE FOR LANDING

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_SECURE_FOR_LANDING.ogg - FMGS IN DESCENT OR APPROACH PHASE

- SEAT BELT SIGN ON
- AGL < 3500FT
- SEATBELTS FOR LANDING HAS PLAYED

Example Script

Thank you cabin crew, seats for Landing please.

AFTER LANDING
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_AFTER_LANDING.ogg - FMGS IN DONE PHASE

- SEAT BELT SIGN ON
- SPEED BRAKE NEUTRAL
- SEATBELTS FOR LANDING HAS PLAYED

Example Script

Ladies and gentlemen, please remain seated with your seatbelt fastened until the seat belt sign has been
switched off. You may now make and receive calls and use all data services on your hand held electronic
devices. When leaving your seats, take care when opening the overhead lockers, as items may have moved
and can fall out and cause injury. Before leaving the aircraft, please make sure you have all of your personal
belongings with you and remember that smoking is now allowed until you have reached a designated smoking
area. All of us at British Airways and the One World alliance would like to wish all of our customers and those
of you visiting an enjoyable stay. If you’re travelling on further, we wish you a pleasant onward journey. It has
been our pleasure to serve you and we look forward to welcoming you back very soon.

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DOORS TO MANUAL
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_DOORS_MANUAL.ogg - DOORS SLIDES SET TO MANUAL

Example Script

Cabin crew, doors to manual and cross check

DISEMBARKING
File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_DISEMBARK.ogg - GSX DEBOARDING

- DOOR 1L OPEN
- REPEATS EVERY 4-5MINS

Example Script

Ladies and Gentlemen, when disembarking please take care and hold onto the hand rails when walking down
the stairs. Please ensure that you supervise your children and for your own safety do not walk underneath the
aircraft wing.

CABIN SECURE FOR TAKEOFF – COCKPIT CALL

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_READY_TAKEOFF.ogg - AIRCRAFT ON GROUND

- CABIN READY
- SAFETY BRIEFING HAS PLAYED

Example Script

Hi it’s Hannah – that’s the cabin secure for take-off.

Thanks!

CABIN SECURE FOR LANDING – COCKPIT CALL

File Name Trigger

FSL_A320X_CABIN_PA_READY_LANDING.ogg - FMGS IN DESCENT OR APPROACH PHASE

- SEAT BELT SIGN ON
- AGL < 3500FT
- SEATBELTS FOR LANDING HAS PLAYED

Example Script

Hello – that’s the cabin secure for landing.

See you on the ground!

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RESET CABIN SOUNDS

Trigger

- BOTH ENGINES OFF

- DOOR 1L OPEN
- AIRCRAFT ON GROUND

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