A320LEAP1A-B12-0008.5 Cont&Ind R1 220517
A320LEAP1A-B12-0008.5 Cont&Ind R1 220517
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REVISION SUMMARY
Table of Contents
Revision Summary .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
THROTTLE CONTROL SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION - Level 3.................................................................................................................... 8
Throttle Control Lever ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Throttle Control Unit ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
Bump Function (PW1100G and IAE ENGINES ONLY) - (Option) ................................................................................................................................... 12
ENGINE THRUST MANAGEMENT - Level 3 ..................................................................................................................................................................... 14
General .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Indications .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 16
Thrust Limit Modes .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 18
General ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
N1 Limit .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Predicted N1 (TLA POSITION) ............................................................................................................................................................................. 20
Thrust Limit Mode ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 20
Actual N1 .............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
N1 Command ...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
N1 Target .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 22
AUTOTHRUST CONTROL MODES .............................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Autothrust Active ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Autothrust Not Active .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 26
Manual Control Mode ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Thrust Control Malfunction (TCA) .............................................................................................................................................................................. 30
ENGINE INDICATING D/O - Level 2 .............................................................................................................................................................................. 32
Indicating ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Engine Indicating - Level 3 .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Engine Indicating - General ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 34
Power Indicating - N1 and N2 Sensors - General ..................................................................................................................................................... 36
Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 36
Power Indicating - N1 sensor - Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................................... 38
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 38
Functional Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 38
Power Indicating - N2 Sensor - Interfaces .............................................................................................................................................................. 40
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40
Functional Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40
Temperature Indicating - EGT and CCT Sensors - General ....................................................................................................................................... 42
Purpose ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 42
Temperature Indicating - EGT Sensors - Interfaces ................................................................................................................................................. 44
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44
Functional Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 44
Temperature Indicating - EGT Harnesses - Interfaces .............................................................................................................................................. 46
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 46
Functional Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 46
Temperature Indicating - CCT - Interfaces ............................................................................................................................................................. 48
Operation ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 48
Functional Description .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 48
• A throttle control lever which incorporates stop devices, autothrust instinctive disconnect pushbutton switch
• A graduated fixed sector o a reverse latching lever.
The throttle control lever is linked to a mechanical rod. This rod drives the input lever of the throttle control artificial feel unit.
The throttle control lever moves over a range from -20 deg.TLA (Reverser Full Throttle stop) to +45 deg.TLA:
An intermediate mechanical stop is set to 0 deg. 1LA. This stop is overridden when the reverse latching lever is pulled up for selection of the reverse
power. This stop is reset as soon as the throttle control lever is selected back to forward thrust area.
In the forward thrust area, there are two detent points, the MAX CLIMB detent point set to 25 deg.TLA and the MAX CONTINUOUS/FLEX TAKE-OFF detent
point set to 35 deg.TLA.
In the reverse thrust throttle range, there is one detent point at - 6 deg.TLA. This position agrees with the selection of the thrust reverser command and
the Reverse Idle setting.
In the middle throttle range (0 deg. To 35 deg.TLA), the autothrust function can be active if engaged. This range agrees with the selection of MAX CLIMB
or MAX CONTINUOUS thrust limit mode (in single operation). If the autothrust is not engaged, the engine control is manual. In the forward range (35
deg. To 45 deg.TLA), the autothrust function cannot be activated (except in alpha floor condition).This range agrees with the selection of FLEX TAKE-
OFF/MAX TAKE-OFF Mode.
A mechanical rod transmits the throttle control lever movement. It connects the throttle artificial feel unit to the input lever of the throttle control
unit. The throttle control unit comprises:
• An input lever
• Mechanical stops, which limit the angular range
• 2 resolvers (one resolver per FADEC (ECU/EEC))
• 6 potentiometers installed three by three
• A device, which drives the resolver and the potentiometer
• A pin device for rigging the resolver and potentiometers
• 1 switch whose signal is dedicated to the EIU
• 2 output electrical connectors
The input lever drives two gear sectors assembled face to face. Each sector drives itself a set of one resolver and three potentiometers. The
relationship between the throttle lever angle and throttle resolver angle (TRA) IS LINEAR AND 1DEG.TLA = 1.9 TRA. The accuracy of the throttle
control unit (error between the input lever position and the resolver angle) is 0.5 deg.TRA. The maximum discrepancy between the signals generated
by two resolvers is 0.25 deg.TRA.
The TLA resolver operates in two quadrants. The first quadrant is used for positive angles and the second quadrant for negative angles. Each resolver
is dedicated to one FADEC channel (ECU/EEC) and receives its electrical excitation current (6 VAC) from the related FADEC channel (ECU / EEC) The
ECU considers a throttle resolver angle value:
The ECU includes a resolver fault accommodation logic. This logic allows engine operation after a failure or a complete loss of the throttle resolver
position signal.
If an airline requests the bump function, this function is selected in the aircraft by guarded pushbutton switch with TLA at TOGA position (one on each
throttle control lever). With this switch, a signal can be sent to the two FADEC units at the same time through the Engine Interface Unit (EIU).
Thrust bump can be used to obtain additional thrust capability during takeoff. It can be used either with two engines or in single engine operation.
With the throttle levers at TOGA and the Bump P/B pushed, 'B' appears on the right side of the EPR/N1 dial on the EWD.
TO TO
GA GA
FLX
M CT
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30
T
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
R 15 R
10 EEC 2
EIU 2
5
0
F F
THROTTLE
LEVERS (ENGINE 2 SHOWN, ENGINE 1 SIMILAR)
The engine thrust is controlled under the management of the Electronic Engine Controller (EEC).
The main thrust monitoring parameter is the N1 speed (LP shaft). The main thrust demand parameter is the engine Fuel Flow (FF).
The actual N1 is the actual value given by the N1 speed sensor and is used as a reference for the engine thrust control loop.
This actual N1 is displayed in green on the N1 indicator and in percentage in the N1 box indicator.
A/THR
ADIRUs %
6. 5 6. 5
AUTOMATIC THRUST
SETTING N1 SPEED
EIU
Electronic Engine Control A
(EEC A)
THROTTLE LEVERS
T O T O
GA GA
FLX
(EEC B)
CL 45 CL
40
A A
/ 35 /
T 30
T
H H
R 25 R
0
TLA
20 0
R 15 R
10 THRUST
5 DEMAND
F
0
F ENG x
N1 SPEED
MANUAL THRUST SETTING (EEC A & B)
INDICATIONS
MAX N1 N1 EXCEEDANCE
PREDICTED N1
(THROTTLE TLA POSITION) EIS
CLB
80. 7%
5 5
ACTUAL 10 N1 10
N1 %
6.5 6.5
General
Depending on the throttle lever position, a thrust limit mode is selected and appears on the upper ECAM display.
If the throttle levers are set between two detent points, the upper detent will determine the thrust limit mode.
• Climb (CL),
• Flexible Take Off or Maximum Continuous Thrust (FLX/MCT),
• Take Off-Go Around (TOGA),
• IDLE levels,
• Maximum Reverse (MREV).
The NTHR function is engaged manually when the NTHR PIB is selected or automatically at take-off power application. The NTHR function becomes
active when the throttle levers are set to CLimb detent after take-off.
• the displayed N1 rate limit corresponds to the TO/GA thrust limit whatever the is selected,
• If FLEX mode is selected, FLEX N1 is displayed whenever the thrust lever position is between IDLE and FLX/MCT.
N1 Limit
For each thrust limit mode selection, an N1 rating limit is computed by the EEC according to Thrust Lever Angle (TLA) and the air data parameters
from the Air Data Inertial and Reference Units (ADIRUs).
This indication is displayed in green on the upper ECAM display near the thrust limit mode indication.
The predicted N1 is indicated by a blue circle on the N1 indicator and corresponds to the value determined by the TLA.
TOGA, FLX, CL or MCT limit mode, selected by the position of whichever thrust lever is farther forward, is displayed in blue.
A/THR
ADIRUs %
PREDICTED N1 6. 5 6. 5
(TLA POSITION)
(EEC A & B)
AUTOMATIC THRUST
SETTING THRUST LIMIT N1 RATINGS
EEC A MODE LIMIT
EIU
CLIMB MODE
EEC B
T O T O
GA GA
FLX
MC T
45
CLIMB MODE
CL CL
40
A A
/ 35 / N1 RATING
T 30
T
H H
R 25 R THRUST
TLA
0 20 0 DEMAND
R 15 R
10
5
THRUST LIMIT MODES
F
0
F ENG x TOGA: TAKE OFF - GO AROUND
FLX/MCT: FLEX TAKE 0FF - MA CONTINUOUS THRUST
CL: CLIMB
IDLE: IDLE THRUST
MREV: MAX REVERSE
N1 SPEED SGA: SOFT GO AROUND
MANUAL THRUST SETTING (EEC A & B)
ACTUAL N1
The actual N1 is the actual value given by the N1 speed sensor and is used as a reference for the engine thrust control loop.
N1 Command
The N1 command, used to regulate the fuel flow, is the Flight Management and Guidance Computer (FMGC) N1 target when the A/THR function is active.
When the A/THR function is not active, the N1 command is the N1 corresponding to the TLA.
N1 Target
In A/THR mode, the FMGCs compute an N1 target according to the AFS command, the air data and the engine parameters and send this demand to the
EECs.
N1 TARGET A/THR
ADIRUs %
6. 5 6. 5
AUTOMATIC THRUST
SETTING
EEC A
FEEDBACK N1 TARGET
(EEC A & B) EIU ON
A / THR
N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
OFF
THROTTLE LEVERS N1 RATING FUEL FLOW
T O T O
EEC B
GA GA
N1 TARGET
ON
FLX
MC T
A / THR
CL 45 N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
CL
40
A A
/ 35 / OFF
T T
N1 RATING FUEL FLOW TM FMV
30
H H
R 25 R
0
TLA
20 0
R 15 R
10 THRUST LIMIT MODES
5
TOGA: TAKE OFF - GO AROUND
0
FLX/MCT: FLEX TAKE 0FF - MA CONTINUOUS THRUST
F F CL: CLIMB
IDLE: IDLE THRUST ENG x
MREV: MAX REVERSE
SGA: SOFT GO AROUND
The A/THR function is engaged manually when the A/THR P/B is selected or automatically at take-off power application.
• Active
• Not active
Autothrust Active
When engaged, the A/THR function becomes active when the throttle levers are set to CLimb detent after take-off.
The A/THR function is normally active when the throttle levers are set between IDLE and CLimb (including CLimb).
The A/THR active range is extended to MCT in the case of single engine operation.
When the throttle levers are set between two detent points, the N1 command is limited by the throttle lever position.
Note: In case of Alpha Floor detection, the A/THR function becomes active automatically and the N1 target is to TOGA.
N1 TARGET ADIRUs %
A/THR 6. 5 6. 5
AUTOMATIC THRUST
SETTING
EEC A
FEEDBACK N1 TARGET
(EEC A & B) EIU ON
A / THR
N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
OFF
THROTTLE LEVERS N1 RATING FUEL FLOW
EEC B
TO TO
GA GA
N1 TARGET
ON
FLX
MC T
A / THR
45 N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
CL CL
40
A A
/ 35 / OFF
T T
N1 RATING FUEL FLOW TM FMV
30
H H
R 25 R
TLA
0 20 0
R 15 R
10 THRUST LIMIT MODES
5
TOGA: TAKE OFF - GO AROUND
CL: THROTTLE FLX/MCT: FLEX TAKE 0FF - MA CONTINUOUS THRUST
0
F RANGE FOR
ENGAGED &
F CL: CLIMB
IDLE: IDLE THRUST
ENG x
ACTIVE MREV: MAX REVERSE
SGA: SOFT GO AROUND
When engaged, the A/THR function becomes inactive when the throttle levers are set above CLimb with both engines running.
Note:
1. The A/THR function is inactive above MCT in case of single engine operation.
2. The A/THR function is disengaged when the throttle levers are set at IDLE stop.
N1 TARGET A/THR
ADIRUs %
6. 5 6. 5
AUTOMATIC THRUST
SETTING
EEC A
FEEDBACK N1 TARGET
(EEC A & B) EIU ON
A / THR
N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
OFF
THROTTLE LEVERS N1 RATING FUEL FLOW
TO
EEC B
TO
GA GA
N1 TARGET ON
FLX
MC T
A / THR
CL 45 CL
N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
40
A A
/ 35 / OFF
T T
N1 RATING FUEL FLOW TM FMV
30
H H
R 25 R
0 20 0
TLA
R 15 R
10 THRUST LIMIT MODES
5
TOGA: TAKE OFF - GO AROUND
0
FLX/MCT: FLEX TAKE 0FF - MA CONTINUOUS THRUST
F F CL: CLIMB
IDLE: IDLE THRUST ENG x
MREV: MAX REVERSE
SGA: SOFT GO AROUND
The engines are in manual control mode when the A/THR function is not engaged, or engaged and not active (throttle levers not in the A/THR operating
range and no Alpha Floor detected).
N1 TARGET ADIRUs %
A/THR 6. 5 6. 5
AUTOMATIC THRUST
SETTING
EEC A
FEEDBACK N1 TARGET
(EEC A & B) EIU ON
A / THR
N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
OFF
THROTTLE LEVERS N1 RATING FUEL FLOW
EEC B
TO TO
GA GA
N1 TARGET
ON
FLX
MC T
A / THR
45 N1 LIMIT N1 COMMAND
CL CL
40
A A
/ 35 / OFF
T T
N1 RATING FUEL FLOW TM FMV
30
H H
R 25 R
0
TLA
20 0
R 15 R
The purpose of the Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation (TCMA) logic is to identify if the engine is not responding the throttle command and take
mitigating action if required .
In flight, mainly during flare and landing phases, if the engine control is affected (engine thrust is higher than the throttle command), a TCMA cutback
sequence is applied.
On ground, if the engine control is affected (engine thrust does not response to throttle command, for instance when idle is requested during a rejected take-
off), a TCMA shutdown sequence is applied.
• Fan speed (N1) is greater than Thrust Control Malfunction (TCM) threshold,
• Pressure altitude below 15,000 ft,
• Mach number less than 0.40.
NOTE: The EECs use TCMA logic data from FMGCs to Flight Control Unit (FCU) to automatically reduce engine thrust (cutback) during flare.
• Fan speed (NI) is greater than TCMA threshold or TCMA cutback already applied,
• Pressure altitude below 15,000 ft,
• Mach number less than 0.40,
• The EEC receives a valid "aircraft on-ground" signal,
• Throttle is at or below idle.
A fuel cutback is achieved by a fuel flow reduction via the TCMA Torque Motor (TM) that opens the Bypass valve in order to decrease the fuel flow and the
engine thrust to a pre-set value.
A fuel shutdown is achieved by the control of the Hugh Pressure Shut-Off Valve (HPSOV) via the Engine Over Speed (EOS) 5hutdown hardware (EOSV TM
and Shut Off Solenoid Valve (SOSV)) to the close position in order to stop the fuel flow and shut down the engine.
MUSCLE
HP FUEL
PRESSURE
ADIRUs EIU
EEC A RETURN
TO FUEL
PUMP
TO
GA T A
G
O BYPASS
FLX
VALVE
SEC
M CT
CL 45 CL 1 TO FUEL
A
/
T
40
35
A
/
T EEC B MUSCLE NOZZLES (X19)
PRESSURE
30
H
R 25
H
R TLA OR
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
TM
F
5
0
F
SEC 2 A/C PERMISSION SHUT DOWN
SIGNAL FOR COMMAND
SHUTDOWN SIGNAL
(ON GND) N1 SPEED EOS
VALVE SOSV HPSOV
The engine indicating system has sensors that measure some engine parameters. These parameters are supplied to the Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
and/or to the Prognostic and Health Monitoring Unit (PHMU) for computation and transmission. They are sent to the Electronic Instrument System (EIS)
for display on the EWD and on the SD-ENGINE Page. In conjunction with inputs from the ADIRS, they are also used to control and monitor the engine
with the Throttle Lever Angle (TLA) position in manual thrust control mode or with the Engine Interface Unit (EIU) inputs in auto thrust control mode.
INDICATING
ENG X
SENSORS
- P0, PS3, PS3B, PSS
PS12
ENG X
SENSORS
- LOW OIL PRESS
- N1
- N2
- EGT EIS
- FUEL FLOW
- FUEL FILTER CLOG CLB
THROTTLE LEVERS - OIL TEMP 80. 7%
5 5
T O
GA
TO
GA
- OIL PRESS 10 N1 10
%
FLX
MCT - OIL QTY
0. 0 0.0
CL 45
40
CL - OIL FILTER CLOG
A
/
T
35
A
/
T
- NACELLE TEMP
- FWD VIB
30
H H
R 25 R
EEC ENGINE WARNING DISPLAY (EWD)
- AFT VIB
0 20 0
R 15 R
10
0
ENGINE
TLA
F F
F.USED
120 KG 950
CLOG
EIU OIL
QT
18 19
Purpose
The engine indicating system provides the speed, temperature and vibration parameter signals of the engine rotors to the Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
units for regulation and maintenance purposes.
The fan speed sensor (N1) is located within the 4 o'clock strut of the fan frame.
The core speed sensor (N2) is located on the Transfer Shaft (TS) housing, between the Accessory Gearbox (AGB) and the Transfer Gearbox (TGB).
Purpose
The function of the fan speed sensor (N1) is to transmit a redundant Low Pressure (LP) rotor speed (N1) signal to the two Electronic Engine Control (EEC)
units.
The function of the core speed sensor (N2) is to transmit a redundant High Pressure (HP) rotor speed (N2) signal to the two EEC units.
These two rotor speeds are used for engine control, vibration monitoring and flight deck indication.
Electrical interfaces:
• the N1 sensor is connected to Electronic Engine Control (EEC) units channel A and channel B,
Mechanical interfaces:
• the N1 sensor is inserted in a guide sleeve through the No.4 fan frame strut with an o ring and held in place with two bolts.
Operation
A phonic wheel located at the rear of the No. 2 bearing turns just below the N1 sensor.
This rotation coupled with the magnetic reluctance of N1 sensor generates an AC voltage that is directly proportional to the fan speed.
This signal is sent to Electronic Engine Control (EEC) units channel A and channel B.
Functional Description
Electrical interfaces:
• the N2 sensor is connected to the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) channel A and channel B,
Mechanical interfaces:
Operation
A phonic wheel located on one of the transfer gearbox shafts turns in front of the N2 sensor.
This rotation coupled with the magnetic reluctance of N2 sensor generates an AC voltage that is directly proportional to the transfer gearbox shaft speed and
consequently to the high pressure rotor speed.
This signal is sent to the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) channel A and channel B.
Functional Description
The 8 Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensors are equally spaced around the Turbine Centre Frame (TCF) at the inlet of the Low Pressure Turbine (LPT).
T48 harness No.1 is located on the right side of the core, at the TCF location.
T48 harness No.2 is located on the left side of the core, at the TCF location.
The Core Compartment Temperature (CCT) sensor is mounted with brackets on the forward High Pressure Compressor (HPC) case in the 2 o'clock position.
Purpose
The EGT sensors measure the temperature of the exhaust air for flight deck display and engine health monitoring.
The function of T48 harnesses No. 1 and No. 2 is to connect the EGT sensors to the two Electronic Engine Control (EEC) harnesses channel A (No. 2) and
channel B (No. 1).
The CCT sensor transmits the under cowl temperature to enable air leak detection in the air ducts and air valves.
Air interfaces:
The probe of each Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensor is immersed in the engine exhaust gas flow.
Electrical interfaces:
Mechanical interfaces:
• a gasket is installed between each EGT sensor and the Turbine Centre Frame (TCF) case and secured with bolts.
• each EGT sensor contains a spring which pushes the sensor against the Low Pressure (LP) stage 1 nozzle in order to be sealed with the internal
engine casing.
Operation
The thermocouple probe of each EGT sensor generates a voltage in relation with the temperature of the exhaust gas flow.
Functional Description
Electrical interfaces:
The left harness connects the Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) sensors No.1, No.8, No.7, No.6 to Electronic Engine Control (EEC) unit channel A.
The right harness connects the EGT sensors No.2, No.3, No.4, No.5 to EEC unit channel B.
The left harness is connected to engine harness HJ8A. The right harness is connected to engine harness HJ8B.
Mechanical interfaces:
The EGT harnesses are attached to the core case by clamps and brackets.
Operation
The EGT harnesses carry the voltage of each EGT sensor independently to the EEC units.
Functional Description
Air interfaces:
The Core Compartment Temperature (CCT) thermocouple senses the air near the engine Environmental Control System (ECS) bleed ducting.
Electrical interfaces:
Mechanical interfaces:
The CCT sensor is bolted to a bracket located on the High Pressure Compressor (HPC) case.
Operation
The thermocouple probe of the CCT sensor generates a voltage in relation with the temperature of the core compartment air.
Functional Description
• the No.1 bearing accelerometer, located on the No.1 bearing housing flange,
• the Turbine Centre Frame (TCF) accelerometer, located on the core engine at the 12 o'clock position.
Purpose
The No.1 bearing accelerometer transmits signals to Electronic Engine Control (EEC) unit channel B that are used to indicate the N1 rotor vibration condition.
The TCF accelerometer transmits signals to EEC unit channel A that are used to indicate the N2 rotor vibration condition.
The two vibration sensors can act as a back to each other in the event one fails.
Electrical interfaces:
• the connector of the Turbine Centre Frame (TCF) accelerometer is connected to Electronic Engine Control (EEC) channel A.
Mechanical interfaces:
Operation
The TCF accelerometer converts the vibration accelerations sensed in its sensitive axis (engine radial axis) into a proportional electrical signal.
Functional Description
• the sensor,
• the sensor housing with a mounting flange,
• the lead cable,
• the connector and connector flange.
The EEC units are closely integrated into the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM) to provide the flight deck fault indication and warning
display.
The FADEC system interfaces with the aircraft flight deck through the Electronic Instrument System (EIS) and the Flight Warning System (FWS) to
display propulsion system survey parameter indications, fault indications and warnings to the crew.
The elements of the EIS involved in the engine indication and warning display are:
• three Display Management Computers (DMCs),
• two Display Units (DUs) dedicated to the ECAM: the Engine/Warning Display (E/WD) and the System Display (SD).
Powerplant system survey parameters are directly displayed on the dedicated E/WD and SD.
Depending on the data received from the engine, messages are generated:
• on the upper ECAM (E/WD),
• on the lower ECAM (SD),
• by a master caution, or warning & by audible chimes,
• in the Status Box (STS) displayed after landing,
• as an advisory (or in an Advisory box (ADV)) that appears to draw the pilot’s attention during flight.
N1 - Functional Description
The N1 (low pressure rotor speed) indication is displayed on the Engine/Warning Display (E/WD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring
(ECAM).
N1 parameter display:
• analogue display: in percent, from 20 to 110 % rpm,
• digital display: in percent, on four digits from 0 to 120.0 % with a step of 0.1 % rpm.
N1 indication behaviour:
• steady green: normal operation,
• steady amber: if N1 ACTUAL is more than N1 MAX + 1% for more than 5 seconds, the needle and the digital value change to amber. The N1
maximum value is displayed in an analogue form by means of a thick amber mark across the N1 scale.
• steady red: the N1 digital value and needle become red if N1 ACTUAL is more than N1 redline + 0.1%. A small redline appears across the N1
scale and then remains at the maximum value that has been reached. The N1 exceedance indication disappears after engine start or after a
maintenance action. This maintenance action is accessed through the Multipurpose Control & Display Unit (MCDU). The N1 Redline is represented
by a red arc of circle that starts at the redline limit (101%) and finishes at the end of the scale (110%).
• two amber dashes across the decimal point: In case of a failure or loss of both N1 probes, the EEC computes a theoretical value through the
other engine parameters. Others N1 indications remain unchanged.
• two amber crosses: in case of invalidity of N1 Indication, the needle is removed, a box around the digital value is displayed and the digital value
is replaced by two amber crosses.
The N1 throttle reference symbol is a small cyan circle, which follows the position of the cockpit throttle.
The Thrust Reverser Operation indication (REV), the Positive Engine Relight Indication (AVAIL) and the bump indication (B) are displayed on the
Engine/Warning Display (E/WD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM).
REV parameter display:
• digital display: "REV" displayed in the N1 dial to give the thrust reverser status for each engine.
• digital display: "AVAIL" displayed in the middle of the N1 dial to announce successful engine relight.
• in flight, a green pulsing message "AVAIL" is triggered and maintained 10 seconds when an engine start sequence has ended, and the engine is at
or above idle. The AVAIL message is removed if the engine is not operating.
The Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) indication and the engine thermal indication are displayed on the Engine/Warning Display (E/WD) of the Electronic
Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM).
EGT parameter display:
• analogue display: in Celsius degrees from 0 to 1200 °C,
• digital display: in Celsius degrees with four digits from –99 to 2048 °C.
The N2 indication (high pressure rotor speed) is displayed on the Engine/Warning Display (E/WD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring
(ECAM).
N2 parameter display:
• digital display: in percent, on four digits from 0.0 to 120.0 % with a step of 0.1 % rpm.
N2 indication behaviour:
• steady green: normal operation,
• over bright green in a gray-background box: during the starting sequence,
• steady red: if N2 actual value exceeds the N2 redline limit value (116.5%), the value becomes red and a red cross appears closed to the digital
indication, to indicate to the pilot that an N2 exceedance has occurred. This red cross will disappear only after engine start or after a maintenance
action accessed through the Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU).
• two amber dashes across digit after the decimal point: in case of a failure of both N2 probes or when both N2 probes are lost, the
Electronic Engine Control (EEC) computes a theoretical value through the other engine parameters. In this case, the digit after the decimal point is
displayed with two amber dashes across.
• two amber crosses: in case of invalidity of N2, i.e. when an EEC critical control system processing or memory fault is detected, the digital value
is replaced by two amber crosses.
N2 ECAM E/WD
Fuel Flow and Fuel Used ECAM E/WD and SD - Functional Description
The fuel flow indication is displayed on the Engine/Warning Display (E/WD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM).
The fuel used and fuel filter clog indications are displayed on the ECAM System Display (SD).
Fuel flow parameter display:
• digital display: in kg/h or in lbs/h on five digits.
The fuel used by each engine is computed from the engine start to the engine shutdown. When the engine shuts down (A/C on ground, master lever
OFF and engine not operating), the fuel used displayed is recorded by the Display Management Computers (DMCs). This value is reset when the engine
starts on ground.
Fuel used indication behaviour:
• steady green: normal operation.
• amber dashes: if the fuel flow parameter is not valid in flight, the fuel used indication is displayed with two amber dashes across the 5 digits.
The oil quantity and pressure indications are displayed on the System Display (SD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM).
Oil quantity parameter display:
• analogue display: in percent of the max. oil quantity (24.25 quarts).
• digital display: in quarts or litres (set by Display Management Computer (DMC) pin program), on three digits from 0.0 to 99.5 quarts.
The oil temperature indication is displayed on the System Display (SD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM).
Oil temperature parameter display:
• digital display: in Celsius degrees, on two digits in negative and three digits in positive from –95 °C to 995°C.
The N1 & N2 vibration and nacelle temperature indications are displayed on the System Display (SD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring
(ECAM).
N1 & N2 vibration parameter display:
• digital display: on 3 digits from 0.0 to 12.8 Units. NOTE: The Electronic Engine Control (EEC) units convert vibration-related parameters into
Cockpit Units (CU) for display in the flight deck. The source parameters are fan (N1) vibration in mils, core (N2) vibration in IPS and broadband
vibration in IPS. For both N1 and N2, the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) interface can read up to 15 IPS which is to be scaled to 10 CU.
NOTE: The amber display on A320neo replaces the advisory display existing on A320 legacy.
Nacelle temperature parameter display:
• analogue display: none,
• digital display: in Celsius degrees, from –99 °C to 995°C.
The nacelle temperature indication of both engines is only displayed when the nacelle temperature advisory display has been triggered on one engine. It
is presented on the SEN page (Secondary Engine System Page) which is automatically called in flight phases 2 and 6, in case of advisory display. It has
to be requested by the flight crew in all other flight phases.
The Nacelle temperature indication is replaced by starting sequence indications while the starting sequence is performed.
Nacelle temperature indication behaviour:
• steady green: normal operation,
• pulsing green: if the temperature exceeds the nacelle temperature advisory display limit (280°C),
• amber crosses: when the nacelle temperature data is invalid, two amber crosses replace the digits.
The starting sequence indications are displayed on the System Display (SD) of the Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitoring (ECAM).
They replace the nacelle temperature indications during the starting sequence.
The starting sequence indications are:
• the Starter Air Valve (SAV) position indication,
• the engine precooler inlet pressure indication,
• the ignition indication.