Copyright D.P. Browne 2011
The FMA is located at the top of the PFD. It shows the actual auto flight mode that is currently active. When there is a change of mode, a white box highlights the new mode for 10 seconds.
Flight Mode Annunciation (FMA)
FMA Line 1
FMA Line 2
FMA Line 3
Auto thrust mode
Pitch mode
Roll mode
Approach
Capability
AP, FD and A/T engage status
Engaged Modes
Engaged modes are shown in green on the first line (FMA Line 1) for the A/THR and A/P and F/D which are Columns 1,2 and 3.
Armed Modes
Armed pitch and Roll modes in Columns 2 and 3 are shown in Blue or Magenta on Line 2 (FMA Line 2). A Magenta armed mode is shown when there is an FMGC constraint such as an altitude constraint.
Messages
Messages for the A/P and F/D appear in Line 3 (FMA Line 3).
Approach Capability
Approach capability is displayed in Column 4.
Auto flight Status
Auto flight status is shown in Column 5.