AIRBUS A320 COCKPIT LABELED UPDATE
AIRBUS A320 COCKPIT LABELED PLUS

Now, the RMPs (and not the AMU) manage the boomsets, headsets, hand microphones, oxygen mask microphones and loudspeakers. Wherever it is technically feasible, links are now digital between the AMU and the peripheral equipment. It now includes some of the previously external computers (such as the SELCAL box) and has a dual channel configuration with internal reconfiguration capability to improve robustness. Improving and streamlining the architecture

improve aircraft dispatch capability and remove some airline maintenance tasks.

integrate additional functions and provide provisions for future upgrades.

increase synchronisation and simplify operating procedures to reduce crew workload.

AIRBUS A320 COCKPIT LABELED UPDATE

update the HMI to bring it into line with solutions available on the A350 and A380.improve and streamline the architecture, simplifying installation and increasing robustness.There is some limited synchronisation between RMPs, and in case of system failure requiring reconfiguration, the flight crew need to intervene manually (AUDIO SWITCHING control). The Human Machine Interface (HMI) is principally based on two separate control panels, the Radio Management Panel (RMP) and the Audio Control Panel (ACP). Additional standalone computers such as the Cockpit Amplified Loudspeaker, the Audio Mixing box and the SELCAL box, perform functions not included in the AMU. In the legacy architecture, the heart of the system, the Audio Management Unit (AMU), is connected to all peripheral equipment using multiple analogue links. Martin Delahaye, Assistant Technical PilotĪlthough the audio system peripherals (radios, boomsets, headsets, interfaced computers such as FWS, TCAS & GPWS, ….) have evolved and improved significantly over the years, the core elements of the audio system on A320 and A330 Family aircraft have remained essentially unchanged since the initial type certification of those aircraft types.

AIRBUS A320 COCKPIT LABELED PLUS

Most comments relate to the appreciation of the in-ear RAD ALT and ECAM plus clear audio quality. They are also happy with the brightness control during night flights.Ĭaptain Dan Wood, Flight Operations Technical Manager Pilots have fed back that the audio quality is significantly better. It’s a definite improvement from the previous RMP. Testimonies from Captain Dan Wood, Flight Operations Technical Manager and Martin Delahaye, Assistant Technical Pilot who are are coordinating the digital audio implementation at EasyJet.

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