A320 Thrust Control System
by jerome meriweather

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Engine Start F/O's MCDU Captain's MCDU Right A/THR Range Left A/THR Range Scale Right Full Reverse Range Left Full Reverse Range Right Reverse Lever Left Reverse Lever Left Reverse Lever Right Reverse Lever Right Trim Position Scales Left Trim Position Scales Left AutoThrottle Disconnect Switches Right AutoThrottle Disconnect Switches Left CG Scale Right CG Scale Right Pitch trim Wheel Left Pitch trim Wheel Left Throttle Right Throttle
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Throttles
Transmit signals to the FADEC, which computes and displays the thrust rating limit and EPR. The throttle can only be moved manually. There are five lever positions define by stops or detents: Reverse Idle, Forward Idle, Climb (CL), Continuous Thrust (FLX/MCT) and TakeOff / Go Around (TO/GA)
Pitch Trim Wheels
CG Scales
Indicate relation between CG location and pitch trim setting prior takeoff.
Autothrottle Disconnect Switches (Red)
When pressed, disconnects the autothrottle system.
Trim Position Scales
Indicate trim position in degrees. Normal range is marked by a green band.
Reverse Levers
Select Reverse Thrust by overriding the stop fitted at the FWD IDLE position. The stop is reset when the throttle is selected back to forward thrust.
Full Reverse Range
In Full Reverse when throttle is pulled to this position.
Scale
 
A/THR Range
When the A/THR is armed, thrust is controlled directly by throttle position until the throttle is placed in the engagement range. Then, the A/THR is engaged and automatically controls thrust or speed, depending on the autopilot/flight director mode.