Airbus aurtobrake "decel" call
hey all,
airline number 5 and I am now totally confused as to what the decal call indicates after touchdown in the 320/330 family.
FCOM and FCTM indicate that the decal call is based upon the speed trend decreasing and the crew feeling the aircraft slow. The call is not based on the illumination of the decal light as it may or may not illuminate depending on the rate of deceleration.
My previous carriers the call was "decal" if the decal light came on or "no decal" if it did not come on.
My question is, if I am correct and the call is based simply on the speed decaying and the crew sensing the aircraft slowing, then:
1. Why make such a call if deceleration at idle power is virtually guaranteed and
2. Where is the error trap if we forget to arm the auto brake? The "decal" call could erroneously lead the PF into thinking the aircraft is auto braking.
Regards