By: exmpa - 6th January 2007 at 11:13
Config Warnings
The Takeoff Config Warning on single aisle Airbus aircraft is triggered by the following:
SLATS/FLAPS NOT IN TO CONFIG
PITCH TRIM NOT IN TO RANGE
RUD TRIM NOT IN TO RANGE
SPD BRK NOT RETRACTED
SIDESTICK FAULT
BRAKES HOT
DOORS
ENG 1(2) OIL LO TEMP
PARK BRAKE ON
FLEX TEMP NOT SET
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By: EGPH - 5th January 2007 at 19:37
Thank you for your answers that is another of life little mysteries solved. The plane just vacated and was offered the choice to go back to the gate or try a second time. The pilot opted to just try once more and they took off no problem so nothing serious im guessing.
By: Skymonster - 5th January 2007 at 16:30
Usually its down to the systems warning the crew that there’s something not quite right with how the aircraft is configured (gear, flaps, etc.) for the takeoff. It might happen [say] when the flaps are set inappropriately for take off, or the trim is out of the takeoff range, or the brakes are on, or the spoilers are extended, etc, etc… Basically, its a warning pointing out that the aeroplane might not take off [as expected or at all] in the current configuration. Obviously, in such circumstances, its a good idea for all concern if the crew stop the takeoff and look into the issue.
By: jethro15 - 5th January 2007 at 15:19
I would suggest that the a/c were prepared for departure basing their instrument settings on the prevailing weather conditions. These conditions changed somewhat resulting in a ‘configuration change’. Or, was there a last minute runway change?
No doubt there are more knowledgeable folk on here who may wish to expand on this very basic explanation
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January 5, 2007 at 2:44 pm