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1
Q

What does the GND CTL pb do when ON and Auto?

A

ON - in blue, Manually selects the DFDR and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) to ON when the aircraft is on the ground. The DFDR is energized.

Auto - follows the lights out philosophy of Airbus. Remains on.

2
Q

What does the CVR Erase pb do?

A

If pressed for more than 2 seconds, erases the recording under to conditions:

  1. The aircraft is on the ground
  2. The parking brake is on
3
Q

What is the CVR test pb?

A

If pressed and held, activates the CVR test if:

  1. CVR is on (one engine is running) or
  2. GND CTL is pressed on (no engine running)
  3. After 5 minutes after the aircraft is energized with electrical power and the parking brake is on