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AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 1/33 AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 2/33 An other aspect of the FMGS is the assistance provided to the pilot to keep the flight safe and within the flight envelope. This assistance covers: - The engine failure compensation, - The low speed protections, and, - The AP/FD mode reversions. Let’s look at some of these “protections” in detail. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 3/33 In case of an engine failure with AP ON, the FMGS ensures an automatic yaw compensation in all modes. This is achieved by the FAC, using the yaw damper at take off and go-around and the automatic rudder trim in all modes. Furthermore, the AP/FD SRS pitch mode adjusts automatically the reference target guidance speed in case of an engine failure at take off or go-around. NAV ENGINE FAILURE COMPENSATION AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 4/33 Low speed protection is achieved by the following features: - The A/THR SPEED mode, - The LOW ENERGY warning, - The ALPHA FLOOR protection, and, - The WINDSHEAR protection LOW SPEED PROTECTIONS AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 5/33 When the A/THR is ON and in SPEED mode: - If the speed target is MANAGED (driven by the FMS) and the speed target is below the actual maneuvering speed, here F, the A/THR will not allow the speed to decrease below this maneuvering speed. - If the speed target is SELECTED (by the pilot on the FCU) and the speed target is below VLS, the A/THR will not allow the speed to decrease below VLS. MANAGED SPEED SELECTED SPEED A/THR SPEED MODE AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 6/33 LOW ENERGY WARNING If, for any reason such as turbulence, shear, A/THR OFF… the A/C speed drops significantly below VLS, a repetitive “SPEED SPEED SPEED” aural warning is automatically triggered by the FAC. It drives pilot’s eyes to the speed scale, so as to readjust thrust, for example. This warning takes into account the A/C deceleration rate and current flight path angle which explains the “LOW ENERGY” wording. It is available when the A/C is on departure and arrival: between 100 ft and 2000ft RA and in configuration 2, 3 or FULL (with Flaps extended). AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 7/33 ALPHA FLOOR PROTECTION If the A/C speed still drops more (below the low energy warning) and the angle of attack increases above a given threshold, the “ALPHA FLOOR” function of the A/THR is triggered. The A/THR commands full thrust, I.e. TOGA thrust. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 8/33 ALPHA FLOOR PROTECTION The angle of attack threshold which triggers the “ALPHA FLOOR” is processed by the FAC as a function of A/C parameters such as configuration, deceleration rate … When ALPHA FLOOR is triggered: - A/THR is turned ON (if it was previously OFF), indicated by a white A/THR on the FMA, - A. FLOOR in green is displayed as the A/THR mode. The ALPHA FLOOR function is available from lift off down to 100ft AGL. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 9/33 WINDSHEAR DETECTION If the A/C encounters windshear conditions, detected by the FAC, a red WINDSHEAR message is triggered on both PFD, associated with an aural “WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR” warning. This windshear detection function is available from lift off to 1000ft at take off and from 1000ft down to 50ft during landing. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 10/33 The windshear protection is provided by the FMGC: - At takeoff and go around, with the AP/FD SRS vertical mode, which commands a pitch ensuring a minimum positive rate of climb, despite a potential speed drop. - In approach, with managed speed target: the speed target is automatically adjusted with wind variations, so as to ensure that the A/C ground speed does not drop below a minimum value (GS MINI). NOTE: If the angle of attack gets too high and reaches the fly by wire angle of attack protection, the AP disengages. The fly by wire maximum angle of attack protection assists the pilot to best react. AT TAKEOFF AND GO AROUND IN APPROACH WINDSHEAR PROTECTION AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 11/33 Let’s now review the mode reversions of AP/FD and A/THR. The mode reversions are automatic mode changes: - Which ensure a flight envelope limit speed protection, or, - Which allow a comprehensive autoflight system behavior when the pilot modifies a target on the FCU. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 12/33 Let’s review the flight envelope limit speed protection with AP ON. Suppose you are in climb, and you select V/S +3000ft/mn while your target speed is 315kt. The target altitude is above A/C altitude. The performance capability of the aircraft does not allow such a high rate of climb. The AP pitches the A/C up to track +3000ft/mn. The A/THR, in SPEED mode, will command MAX CLB thrust since the A/C speed is decreasing. AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 13/33 When the A/C speed reaches VLS+5kt, the AP vertical mode reverts to OP CLB and A/THR mode to THR CLB. The AP will pitch the A/C down to reaccelerate towards the 315kt target speed. This reversion ensures the flight envelope low limit speed protection. AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 14/33 Suppose now that we have selected V/S +3000ft/mn, but with an altitude target below the A/C altitude. The AP pitches the A/C up to +3000ft/mn and speed decreases similarly. NOTE: On the FMA you can see that no ALT in blue is shown due to the target altitude being below the present A/C altitude with the A/C climbing. AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 15/33 AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN When the A/C speed reaches VLS + 5kt, the AP vertical mode reverts to OPEN DESCENT (OP DES) and the A/THR mode to THR IDLE. Remember: - With a target altitude above A/C altitude, the reversion is to OP CLB/THR CLB, - With a target altitude below A/C altitude, the reversion is to OP DES/THR IDLE. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 16/33 Let’s see an other case: we are in descent at 3000ft/mn, the target speed is 250kt and the target altitude is below the A/C altitude. The performance of the A/C is such that such a high rate of descent leads the A/C to accelerate... AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 17/33 AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN When the A/C speed reaches VMO/MMO - 5kt, the AP vertical mode reverts to OP DES and the A/THR mode to THR IDLE. The AP pitches the A/C up to recapture the 250kt target speed. This reversion ensures the flight envelope high limit speed protection. NOTE: Depending on A/C configuration, this reversion can occur at VLE + 4kt or VFE + 4kt. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 18/33 Here is an other case: we are on approach, high above G/S, in landing configuration. V/S -2500ft/mn is selected to recover G\S from above, with a target altitude above the A/C current altitude. Notice that this V/S is actually quite high. The performance of the A/C is such that this high rate of decent leads the A/C to accelerate... AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 19/33 AP/FD REVERSION: V/SOPEN When the A/C speed reaches VFE + 4kt, the AP vertical mode reverts to OP CLB and the A/THR mode to THR CLB (this is because target ALT is above A/C altitude). Hence, the A/C starts to climb with CLB thrust to recapture VAPP, which ruins your effort to fly back to the G/S. So, remember, if you are high above G/S, do not use an excessive down V/S... AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 20/33 We have studied the flight envelope limit speed protections with AP ON. Let us now review other limit speed protections with FD ON and AP OFF (manual flight). AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 21/33 FD REVERSION: OP DESV/S THR IDLE SPEED Suppose the A/C is manually flown with FD ON (AP OFF). The current vertical mode is OP DES, the A/THR one THR IDLE. In order to demonstrate the next reversion, the A/C is pitched up, disregarding the FD orders given by the FD bars. The speed decreases... NAV AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 22/33 FD REVERSION: OP DESV/S THR IDLE SPEED When the A/C reaches VLS-2kt (or VLS-17kt with speed brakes extended), the A/THR reverts from THR IDLE to SPEED and thrust is readjusted to recapture the target speed. Simultaneously, OP DES reverts to V/S using the actual V/S value at the time of reversion. NAV AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 23/33 Let us see an other case. This time we are in climb, using OP CLB, which lead to the engagement of THR CLB as A/THR mode. Once again, we will not follow the bars, pitching the A/C down a little more than needed. The speed increases... FD REVERSION: OP CLBV/S THR CLB SPEED NAV AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 24/33 NAV When the aircraft reaches VMO/MMO, the A/THR mode reverts from THR CLB to SPEED and thrust decreases to recapture the target speed. Simultaneously, OP CLB mode reverts to V/S on current V/S value. NOTE: Depending on the A/C configuration, this reversion can occur at VLE or VFE. FD REVERSION: OP CLBV/S THR CLB SPEED AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 25/33 As a summary, the flight envelope limit speed protection is ensured by AP or A/THR (with FD ON, AP OFF) mode reversion so that: - At minimum speed, the A/C pitches down or thrust is added automatically to regain target speed, - At maximum speed, the A/C pitches up or thrust is reduced automatically to regain target speed. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 26/33 Let’s review some essential mode reversions when you modify the FCU target altitude during climb or descent. These mode reversions are designed so as not to modify the A/C pitch behavior due to the new altitude selection. It leaves it up to you to decide the further orders you wish to give the FG. AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 27/33 NAV Suppose we are in climb (using either OP CLB or CLB) to FL250 as cleared by ATC. While crossing FL225, ATC requires us to level off at FL220... REVERSION TO V/S ON FCU ALT CHANGE AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 28/33 NAV We therefore select the FCU target altitude to FL220. The AP/FD vertical mode reverts to V/S on the current V/S value. Notice also that ALT (blue) is not armed. REVERSION TO V/S ON FCU ALT CHANGE AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 29/33 It is then up to the pilot to decide how to regain FL220: - By dialing the desired V/S target (I.e. down to -1000ft), or, - By pulling the ALT selector to engage OP DES… NOTE: You can imagine the same scenario in descent. NAV REVERSION TO V/S ON FCU ALT CHANGE AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 30/33 We are now capturing the target altitude (ALT* green). The ATC clears us back up to FL250... NAV REVERSION TO V/S ON FCU ALT CHANGE AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 31/33 We therefore select the FCU ALT target to FL250. The AP/FD vertical mode reverts, once again, to V/S, with the current V/S value. NAV REVERSION TO V/S ON FCU ALT CHANGE AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 32/33 REVERSION TO V/S ON FCU ALT CHANGE It is now up to the pilot to decide how to regain ALT target: - By pulling the ALT selector to engage OP CLB, or, - By dialing the desired V/S target (I.e. up to +1500ft)… NAV AUTOFLIGHT MENU Protections 33/33 These are the essential mode reversions linked to FCU target changes which you may have to do in case of ATC late clearances. They ensure no discontinuity in A/C behavior, and leave you full authority to satisfy these clearances. 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