In which FMA row will special FMA messages appear?

In which FMA row will special FMA messages appear?

• A. First
• B. Second
• C. Third
• D. Fourth

Answer: (C)

In the A320 FMA display, the information is split into three horizontal bands. The top two bands carry the normal lateral and vertical mode annunciations you rely on during flight. The bottom band is reserved for special FMA messages that indicate unusual conditions or events requiring attention. Those messages are placed there to stand out without cluttering the standard mode readouts. So, special FMA messages appear on the bottom line, i.e., the third row. The top two rows show the usual mode status, and there isn’t a fourth row on the FMA.

In the A320 FMA display, the information is split into three horizontal bands. The top two bands carry the normal lateral and vertical mode annunciations you rely on during flight. The bottom band is reserved for special FMA messages that indicate unusual conditions or events requiring attention. Those messages are placed there to stand out without cluttering the standard mode readouts.

So, special FMA messages appear on the bottom line, i.e., the third row. The top two rows show the usual mode status, and there isn’t a fourth row on the FMA.