Limit Load, Ultimate Load and Factor of Safety
LIMIT LOAD The limit load refers to the maximum load that an aircraft structure is expected to encounter during normal…
Loss of FMS prediction in Low Density of Airports – A320
Issue: This if vary rare situation but has been identified in recent years. There may be repetitive loss of predictions…
Erroneous Trajectory in HDG (TRK) Mode for Procedures with Turn Direction on a leg with Altitude Termination – A320
As automation increases, pilots are faced with more demanding tasks in actively monitoring flight path. In some very specific operational…
Erroneous Fuel Prediction in case of Descent with Two Altitude Constraints – A320
Issue There are occasions when a flight plan has two or more altitude constraints for descent. These constraints can be…
“CHECK WEIGHT” MESSAGE ON MCDU – A320
The “CHECK WEIGHT” message on the MCDU of an Airbus A320 indicates a discrepancy between the gross weight (GW) computed…
Maximum Permissible Take-off Mass Calculation
When calculating the maximum permissible mass for takeoff, several critical limits must be considered. Each of these limits ensures the…
Role of Stall Strips
A stall strip is a small aerodynamic device typically attached to the leading edge of an aircraft wing. Its purpose…
VH VA VB VC VD Speeds
VH Speed VH speed is the maximum speed in level flight with maximum continuous power. VH speed is used to…
LOC Convergence Function and Enhanced LOC capture function A320
LOC Convergence Function – (when transiting from NAV to LOC mode) This function ensures that there is a minimum intercept…
GS Mini Explained! A320 (CEO and NEO)
When aircraft flies approach with approach phase activated and speed managed, the managed speed target displayed on PFD is variable.…