FSC A320 SIDESTICK PRO OEM, Instructor User Manual

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Instructor User Guide
AIRCRAFT Tab
AIRCRAFT Tab
13 Oct 2017
Page 71
8.10.3.5 ZFW CG
The aircraft Zero Fuel Weight Center of Gravity (ZFW CG) can be changed instantly
in either one of two ways:
•
Input text field (% MAC)
•
Slider Control
To change the aircraft ZFW CG:
1) Tap on the ZFW CG 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 CG.
Adjusting the ZFW CG of the aircraft to a new value automatically results in a new
aircraft GW CG value. If the new aircraft GW CG value is outside limits as identified
by approved data, then the Fuel weight is reduced and the Zero Fuel Weight (ZFW) is
increased as required. (Dynamic Min/Max).
8.10.3.6 Center of Gravity Limits Graph
This graph displays the Aircraft Weight vs Aircraft CG operating envelope of the
aircraft with the current weight and CG indicated by a cursor within the envelope.
As this is an interactive graph, the instructor can modify the current aircraft weight
and CG by simply touching and moving the cursor (+) inside the envelop on the
graph.
8.10.3.7 Left Outer Fuel Tank
The fuel weight of the Left Outer Fuel Tank can be changed instantly in either one of
two ways:
•
Input text field (kilograms/pounds x1000)
•
Slider Control
To change the Left Outer Fuel Tank weight:
1) Tap on the Left Outer 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.