FSC A320 SIDESTICK PRO OEM, Instructor User Manual

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Instructor User Guide
AIRCRAFT Tab
AIRCRAFT Tab
13 Oct 2017
Page 69
8.10.3.1 ZFW
The Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) of the aircraft can be changed instantly in either one of
two ways:
•
Input text field (kilograms/pounds x1000)
•
Slider Control
To change the ZFW:
1) Tap on the ZFW input text field, this will display a keypad.
2) Use the keypad to manually enter a specific value.
Or,
3) Use the slider control to change the ZFW.
Adjusting the ZFW to a new value automatically results in a new Gross Weight value.
If the new gross weight value is outside limits as identified by approved data, then
fuel weight is also adjusted as required. (Dynamic Min/Max).
8.10.3.2 Fuel
The Fuel weight of the aircraft can be changed instantly in either one of two ways:
•
Input text field (kilograms/pounds x1000)
•
Slider Control
To change the Fuel weight:
1) Tap on the Fuel input text field, this will display a keypad.
2) Use the keypad to manually enter a specific value.
Or,
3) Use the slider control to change the Fuel weight.
Adjusting the Fuel weight to a new value automatically results in a new Gross Weight
value. If the new gross weight value is outside limits as identified by approved data,
then Zero Fuel Weight is also adjusted as required. (Dynamic Min/Max).
Note: Fuel onboard the aircraft is distributed in accordance with the aircraft fuel
distribution schedule.