A330 FLIGHT CREW OPERATING MANUAL
AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AUTO FLIGHT - FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
PERFORMANCE - PREDICTIONS
IDLE FACTOR AT DELIVERY If the FADEC A11.4 or a more recent FADEC Standard is fitted on both engines, the IDLE factor set at delivery is +4 %. Otherwise, it is 0 %.
PROCEDURE TO MODIFY THE PERF AND IDLE FACTORS Applicable to: ALL
PROCEDURE TO MODIFY THE PERF AND IDLE FACTORS (ON GROUND ONLY) ‐ PRESS the MCDU DATA key and then the A/C STATUS prompt in order to access the A/C STATUS page. ‐ ENTER the change code in the CHG CODE field. The default value for this code is ARM but it is possible to modify it on airline request. The applicable code is then coded: In the Airline Modifiable Information (AMI) file for aircraft with FMS2 Honeywell or Thales In the Navigation Database policy file for aircraft with FMS1 Honeywell Legacy. When a valid change code is entered, the IDLE and PERF factors are displayed in blue. ‐ ENTER the new IDLE and PERF factors in the scratchpad separated by a "/". For example: "-2/+1" ‐ PRESS the corresponding key to insert the new IDLE and PERF factors. The new IDLE and PERF factors are displayed in large blue font. Note: Only authorized personnel should take the responsibility to update the IDLE and PERF factors.