A320 ENGINE PANEL

A320 ENG Master Levers & Mode Selector

ENG MODE START selector

  • NORM : Normal mode of operation.
  • IGN/START : Use the IGN/START position to:
    • Initiate the automatic or manual start sequences of the associated engine, when the ENG MASTER lever is set to OFF, or 
    • Initiate the ignitors in flight as required.
  • CRANK : Use the CRANK position to:
    • Initiate the dry crank process of the associated engine, when the ENG MASTER lever is set to OFF and the ENG MAN START pb-sw is set to ON.
    • Initiate the wet crank process of the associated engine for maintenance purpose, when the ENG MASTER lever, and the ENG MAN START pb-sw are set to ON.

ENG MASTER lever

  • ON : The FADEC:
    • Initiates the automatic start sequence of the associated engine, when the ENG MODE selector is set to IGN/START, or 
    • Initiates the manual start sequence of the associated engine, when the ENG MODE selector is set to IGN/START and the ENG MAN START pb-sw is set to ON.
  • OFF : The FADEC:
    • Shuts down the associated engine, or 
    • Aborts the start sequence of the associated engine.

ENG 1(2) FIRE light

FIRE Light comes ON, when a fire is detected in the corresponding engine.

ENG 1(2) FAULT light

FAULT light : This amber light comes on, and a caution appears on ECAM, if there is: 

  • The position of the HP fuel shutoff valve is abnormal, or 
  • The automatic start sequence of the associated engine aborts, or 
  • There is a malfunction of the thrust control.
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