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Switching Panel is part of pedestal panel
SWITCHING PANEL – Four selectors on the forward control pedestal allows the pilots to reconfigure display unit sources in case of component failure.
ATT HDG Selector #
When the ATT HDG Selector is selected to:
- NORM – IR 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1, and DDRMI/VOR DME. IR 2 supplies data to PFD 2 and ND 2.
- CAPT 3 – IR 3 replaces IR 1 and supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1, and DDRMI / VOR DME.
- F/O 3 – IR 3 replaces IR 2 and supplies data to PFD 2 and ND 2.
AIR DATA Selector #
When the AIR DATA Selector is selected to:
- NORM – ADR 1 supplies data to PFD 1 and ND 1. ADR 2 supplies data to PFD 2 and ND 2.
- CAPT 3 – ADR 3 replaces ADR 1 and supplies data to PFD 1, and ND 1.
- F/O 3 – ADR 3 replaces ADR 2 and supplies data to PFD 2 and ND 2.
EIS DMC Selector #
When the EIS DMC Selector is selected to:
- NORM – DMC 1 supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1, and upper ECAM display. DMC 2 supplies data to PFD 2, ND 2, and lower ECAM display.
- CAPT 3 – DMC 3 replaces DMC 1 and supplies data to PFD 1, ND 1, and upper ECAM display.
- F/O 3 – DMC 3 replaces DMC 2 and supplies data to PFD 2, ND 2, and lower ECAM display.
ECAM/ND XFR Selector #
When the ECAM/ND XFR Selector is selected to:
- NORM – The System Display (SD) appears on lower ECAM.
- CAPT – Transfers the System Display to Captain’s ND.
- F/O – Transfers the System Display to First Officer’s ND.
Note: In case of engine/warning display (E/WD) and SD failure, the selector allows the E/WD to transfer to either ND.
