Overseeing the proper shutdown of the APU MASTER SW when using bleed air is key to maintaining your A320’s turbine health and operational reliability. When you engage the shutdown sequence, an automatic cool-down phase managed by the ECB prevents heat soak damage, protecting internal components from thermal stress. Skipping this phase by cutting power immediately […]
Tag Archives: A320
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Jun
Jun
You’ll encounter the flight path vector, commonly called the “bird,” as one of two primary flying references on your A320’s Primary Flight Display. This symbol appears only when TRK/FPA mode is selected on the Flight Control Unit, providing real-time trajectory information computed from IRS and static pressure data. While the bird offers valuable guidance for […]
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Jun
Jun
The Door/Oxygen (DOOR/OXY) System Display (SD) page on the Airbus A320’s ECAM shows door statuses, slide arming, crew oxygen pressure, and cabin vertical speed. It’s essential during preflight, taxi, emergency procedures, or unusual cabin events. 1. Door Status Indicators Cabin, Avionic & Emergency Doors Green outline – closed Amber – open Amber “X” – no status […]
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Jun
Jun
Pilots who’ve logged thousands of hours on the Airbus A320 might think they know everything about this workhorse of commercial aviation, but you’d be surprised by the hidden engineering marvels and operational secrets that lie beneath its familiar cockpit. While you’re comfortable with your daily pre-flight routines and standard operating procedures, the A320 family harbors […]