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1
Q

What computers feed data to the six display units?

A

3 Display Management Computers (DMC)

2
Q

What does each of the DMC’s normally supply?

A
  • DMC 1 – Captain PFD, ND, upper ECAM DU
  • DMC 2 – F/O PFD, ND, lower ECAM DU
  • DMC 3 – Backup
3
Q

How can you tell if a DMC has failed?

A

An INVALID DATA message will be displayed in the respective EFIS/ECAM display units

4
Q

What happens when the upper ECAM display fails?

A

The E/WD automatically replaces the SD on the lower ECAM display

5
Q

If both the E/WD and SD display units fail, how can you display E/WD information?

A

Select the ECAM/ND switch to CAPT or F/O to transfer the SD to either ND