Why the ding after take-off
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Why the ding after take-off
I did a search so apologies if asked...
I notice on the A319/20/21 and so on, ding immediatly after take-off.
I'm sure it's when the landing gear is being retracted/extended.
Just wondered why the ding.
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http://flightlevel350.com/Aircraft_A...-4633.html?s=y
Just found this video. You can hear the noisey landing gear retract straight after the ding.
I notice on the A319/20/21 and so on, ding immediatly after take-off.
I'm sure it's when the landing gear is being retracted/extended.
Just wondered why the ding.
Cheers
Stu...
http://flightlevel350.com/Aircraft_A...-4633.html?s=y
Just found this video. You can hear the noisey landing gear retract straight after the ding.
Last edited by tangoecho; 14th Jan 2007 at 22:06. Reason: To add short video
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I don't fly Airbus but I guess that it is the flight deck crew signalling to the cabin crew that they can unstrap and begin their duties. It's a standard procedure which doesn't involve having to actually talk to the No. 1 which could be very time-consuming and inconvenient whilst flying the departure.
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It is the no smoking signs going off automatically when the gear is retracted.
Now it may be that the no-smoking signs stay on anyway (as programmed into the CIDS) but there is still the ding as the gear goes up.
Now it may be that the no-smoking signs stay on anyway (as programmed into the CIDS) but there is still the ding as the gear goes up.
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As cc on the A319 I can confirm the ding is connected to the retraction/extention of the gear. It happens at the same time as the exit sign stops/starts being illuminated. On descend it happens this way: landing gear goes down, about two seconds later 'ding' and exit signs illuminate. For cc it means now starts/stops the time of 'landing position'. And if the cabin is not secure yet, bloody hurry up! ;-)
For us to be released from our seats is a different 'ding' controlled by the flight deck, done with the seat belt sign and it only happens at the beginning of the flight not at the end.
For us to be released from our seats is a different 'ding' controlled by the flight deck, done with the seat belt sign and it only happens at the beginning of the flight not at the end.
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And that long into descend? Especially as we would have given our cabin secure minutes before the 'ding' if everything goes to plan...
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FCOM Vol 1
Section 1.33.40 P1
(This section refers to the NO SMOKING sel switch in the AUTO position)
I quote:
NO SMOKING & EXIT signs come on when landing gear is extended and go off when landing gear is retracted. Low chime sounds (depends on the CIDS/CAM programming) when the lights go on or off.
Section 1.33.40 P1
(This section refers to the NO SMOKING sel switch in the AUTO position)
I quote:
NO SMOKING & EXIT signs come on when landing gear is extended and go off when landing gear is retracted. Low chime sounds (depends on the CIDS/CAM programming) when the lights go on or off.
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Boeing is built the same way - in 'AUTO', lap straps come on with flaps, and smokers with gear. It gave the Captain time to empty the old baccy from his pipe on finals.
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it's clearly explained in this video - at around the 1min 20 mark.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arCITMfxvEc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arCITMfxvEc
