DOC AIRBUS | AMM A320FFIXED WINDOWS - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL
1. General
There are four fixed windows installed in the cockpit:
The windows are mounted in a frame which enables them to be removed and installed externally.
All windows are interchangeable.
** ON A/C NOT FOR ALL There are four fixed windows installed in the cockpit:
- two windshields
- two fixed side windows between FR8 and FR11.
The windows are mounted in a frame which enables them to be removed and installed externally.
All windows are interchangeable.
2. Description
Windshield - Panel Assembly(1) Composition of the panel glass
The windshield panels are made up of several layers of different materials.
The windshield panels are made up of several layers of different materials.
(2) Anti-icing and defogging system
The anti-icing and defogging system of the windshield panels consists of:
An almost invisible electrical conductor film which heats the windshield panels when an electrical current flows through it.
This film is installed on the inner surface of the outer sheet of glass.
The temperature is controlled by two probes.
An icing indicator is installed on the outer face of the windshield post to indicate the presence of ice.
The anti-icing and defogging system of the windshield panels consists of:
An almost invisible electrical conductor film which heats the windshield panels when an electrical current flows through it.
This film is installed on the inner surface of the outer sheet of glass.
The temperature is controlled by two probes.
An icing indicator is installed on the outer face of the windshield post to indicate the presence of ice.
(3) Frame
The windshield panels are mounted in a frame integrated in the nose structure.
The panels are clamped in position by three retainers bolted to the outer face of the frame.
The windshield panels are mounted in a frame integrated in the nose structure.
The panels are clamped in position by three retainers bolted to the outer face of the frame.
(1) Composition of window glass
The fixed side windows consist of several layers of different materials.
The fixed side windows consist of several layers of different materials.
(2) Anti-icing and defogging system
The fixed side windows are fitted with an integral anti-icing and defogging system.
The fixed side windows are fitted with an integral anti-icing and defogging system.
(3) Frames
(a) The retainers hold the fixed window panel in position in its frame. The retainers are attached to the inner face of the frame with the bolts.