A320 Ventilation, Engine Start &
Rain Repellent & Wiper Controls
by jerome meriweather
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Up to Cargo Smoke
Left to Lighting Controls
To View a Control's Description, MouseOver it and ...
Click to "Show" - MouseDown to "Drag" - DoubleClick to "Hide"
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Rain RPLNT Switch
Deactivated
Wiper Selector
Controls operation of the respective Wiper. When selected OFF, the Wiper stops out of view.
Blower/Extract Switches
When both switches are in AUTO:
- On ground before takeoff power applied: the Ventilation system is in open circuit configuration.
- On ground after takeoff power applied, or in flight: the Ventilation system is in closed circuit configuration.
- In flight, Ventilation system can be in the intermediate configuration if skin temperature is above flight threshold.
CAB Fans Switch
- ON - Activates the two cabin recirculation fans.
- OFF - Stops the two cabin recirculation fans.
ENG MAN Start Switches
- ON
- The start valve opens, provided the ENG MODE selector is in CRANK or IGN/START and N2 is less than 10%.
- Both pack valves close.
- The ON light illuminates blue.
- OFF - The start valve is closed unless a start cycle is in progress.
ENG N1 Mode Switches
- ON - Thrust control reverts from the normal (EPR) control mode to the alternate (N1) control mode. When an automatic
reversion to the N1 rated or unrated mode occurs, selecting the switch confirms the mode. The ON light illuminates blue.
- OFF - The normal (EPR) control mode is selected, if available.