EXIT

DUAL FMGC FAILURE

AIRBUS
FMGC 1 FAILURE
DUAL FMGC FAILURE
NAV B/UP

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PROC
A320

NORMAL mode:
FMGC 1
FMGC 2

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TOULD
NCDU 1E
non

MCDU 2
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IL 066000 DRAGOS 0000000

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11.2000 NOGOOGID

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PE
PF
FMGC 1 FAILURE
PM PM
BACK
FMGC Auto-Reset
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DETECTION
Fly, navigate and communicate: In this order and with
appropriate tasksharing Use the appropriate level of
automation at all times
QRH

Computer Reset i
1111
WINX

> SINGLE mode. The system automatically selects this

degraded mode when one FMGC fails:
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> For more, refer to FCOM PRO-SUP-22-10: SINGLE
LATCH
FMGC AUTO-RESET BACK
→ When the FM software cannot work properly, it
automatically resets itself:
• Minor reset:
- One single reset lasts 3 sec maximum
• Major reset:
- Several recurrent resets during 1 min. - Memories are
cleared loss of F-PLN, GW, CI, CRZ FL, etc...
> A resynchronization (25 sec) with the other FM
always occurs after an FM reset
While a RESET or a RESYNCH occurs:
MAP NOT AVAIL
MCDU reverts to A/C STATUS page.
Autotuning of NAVAIDS is lost.
RES
3
DIE DOOD

PLEASE WAIT
IN DIE

After 5 successive resets, the failing FMGC will latch

C
> SINGLE mode
After several unsuccessful resynch within 5 min
C
INDEPENDENT mode
FLY THE AIRCRAFT
NEXT
BACK
> Loss of AP1 and FD1
SPEED
NAV

SPEED | AUT | MY
CEP
2FD2 AITHR

Call
IR
280
260

TT
STD

19
10
11
12 1
→ Engage AP2
ARZ
AP2
PREV

NAVIGATE
ND1
PREV
BACK

BACK
ND1
3
PUB 333"
CE 173 TL
ULOZI

32
33
30
> Select the same range and mode on both NDs:
Us
HEWL

STOF
SET OFFSIDE ENGMODLI
GLAD OFFSIDEFL CONTROL

SET OFFSIDE RNG/MODE

OFFSIDE FM CONTROL
3 h D OF

The MCDU of the failed side reverts to the MCDU MENU

page, for flight crew awareness.
MCDU MENU
SELECT <FMGC (REQ) NAV BIUP >
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<CMS
SELECT DESIRED SYSTEM
A
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NIW
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> Remove the MCDU MENU page by selecting any

MCDU function
key. It is not necessary to select any system. The next
page will display:
LILIO
FRON
ATR722 ++
UIC SPD ALT MOU
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UH 129 TEE216 GUERE 68 2.9
UH1 29 BEBIX 0831
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DUOTID
COMPUTER RESET
BACK

Refer to QRH ABN-80: Computer Reset

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FOR TRAINING PURPOSE: DELAY RESET

SINGLE MODE
BACK
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PE
PF
DUAL FMGC FAILURE
PM
BACK

FMGC Auto-Reset
DETECTION
Fly, navigate and communicate: In this order and with
appropriate tasksharing Use the appropriate level of
automation at all times
When the ECAM is confirmed:
ECAM/OEB ACTIONS
Apply the Tasksharing for Abnormal Operations
QRH

ECAM PROCEDURE SYSTEM DISPLAY

Computer Reset i
STATUS
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ADE
ТЕЧ Ох

For more, refer to FCOM PRO-SUP-22-10: DUAL

LATCH
FLY THE AIRCRAFT
NEXT
BACK
> Loss of AP/FD and A/THR
> Remove FD flag (FDs.....OFF)
> Use the bird (FPV) (TRK/FPA.... SELECT) ---
Single Chime (every 5 sec)
THR LK
NI

> THR LK: Read N1, then move the thrust levers (O)
accordingly
6:0
010
NAVIGATE
PREV
BACK
STBY NAV

> Tune NAVAIDs using the RMP:

mav ve
8
NAV
VOR
ADF
BFO
OFF
GS = = = TAS

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→ Both NDs display:
HAR HOT-AVAT
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... A
ND ELD OF
MCDU MENU
SELECT
NAV BIUP >

> Both MCDUs revert to the MCDU MENU page:

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< CMS

SELECT DESIRED SYSTEM

COMPUTER RESET
BACK
> Reset only one FMGC at a time!
• Before resetting FMGC 1 (or 2). switch off FD 1 (or 2)
• Pull the CB of the affected FMGC and reset it after 5
s.
> Resynchronization of both FMS will occur after a dual
successful reset with messages:
MAP NOT AVAIL
MAP NOT AVAIL
KT
MCDU reverts to
A/C STATUS page. Autotuning of NAVAIDS is lost on failed
side.
PLEASE WAIT
PLEASE WAIT
TUVUUU

> A recovery may result in the loss of all pilot-entered

data (F-PLN, GW, CRZ FL, CI...).
► In that case, refer to FCOM PRO-SUP-22: DUAL
RESET WITH LOSS OF DATA AND
AUTORECOVERY
• Deselect standby NAV on RMPs (but ILS and ADF
must be tuned manually)
• Select the initial database
Select DIR TO and define DESTINATION
• Enter GW (FUEL PRED page)
Enter CRZ FL (PROG page)
• Enter CI (PERF page)
• Set Landing Elevation selector to AUTO.
PF
NAV B/UP MODE
PM PM
BACK

If the resets of both FMGCs are unsuccessful, use the

back-up navigation degraded mode:
SELECT NAV B/UP >

NAV B/UP................. SELECT on both MCDU MENU

pages
BELIGT NAV B/UP >

NAV BTUP
.
> The MCDU continuously memorizes the active F-PLN
in its internal memory > The pilot recovers the
navigation function through the MCDU and ADIRS >
F-PLN display is available on the ND > No AP/FD
managed mode
No crosstalk between MCDUS: F-PLN revisions have
to be achieved on both MCDUS >> The MCDU's NAV
B/UP mode provides the following functions:
• B/UP F-PLN with auto-sequencing and limited lateral
revision.
• B/UP F-PLN for DIR TO.
• B/UP PROG page.
• B/UP IRS (aircraft position using onside IRS or IRS
3).
• B/UP GPS page (option).
MCQU,

BACK UPS EENAVI

ERARETE
MCDU 2 - EBACKUP
SNAVSE
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NORMAL MODE BACK
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BB2B

EMGC 1
FMGC 2
FADEC
MCDU 1
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MCDU 2
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