A300 Overhead Panel

[Made1Kraken]

Hi, the new Ini a300 is great but i've noticed that the msfs version only has 2 window heat buttons wheras the xplane version has 4. Is this intentional? Also, I've noticed that the xplane a300 F has got 6 smoke detection system buttons that the msfs a300 F does not have. Just wondering if this is intentional or not, and if not, could they be included in future updates?

[Agent_Wurst]

There are slightly different versions of the A300-600 when it comes to the Cargo Smoke Detection & Fire Extinguishing System and also the window heating.
I don't know if it was an option for the airline or just from airbus from on MSN XXX
My airline has 24 A300F's and we have 3 different versions of Cargo Smoke Detection systems, depending on the specific aircraft 😅

[Agent_Wurst]

Excerpt from FCOM I:

Smoke Detection of Lower Deck Cargo:
Applicable to MSN XXX:
The cargo compartments smoke detection system comprises 10 smoke detectors:
‐ 2 detectors (LOOP A) plus 2 detectors (LOOP B) installed in the FWD cargo compartment ceiling
‐ 2 detectors (LOOP A) plus 2 detectors (LOOP B) installed in the AFT cargo compartment ceiling
‐ 1 detector (LOOP A) plus 1 detector (LOOP B) installed in the BULK cargo compartment ceiling

Applicable to MSN XXX (different than above):
The lower deck cargo compartment smoke detection system comprises 6 smoke detectors:
‐ 2 detectors installed in the FWD cargo compartment ceiling
‐ 2 detectors installed in the AFT cargo compartment ceiling
‐ 2 detectors installed in the BULK cargo compartment ceiling.

 

Smoke Detection of Main Deck Cargo:
Applicable to MSN XXX:
The main deck cargo compartment smoke detection system comprises 24 smoke detectors installed
in pairs in cargo compartment floor level and ceiling level:
‐ 8 detectors in MID 1 zone
‐ 8 detectors in MID 2 zone
‐ 8 detectors in AFT zone.
At each location, detectors are connected in dual loop.
The smoke detection leads to:
‐ The closure of:
• Forward and bulk cargo isolation valves
• Pack valve 2 if two packs are running
• The two main deck isolation valves
• Lower deck cargo isolation valves
• Hot air supply valve.
‐ The opening of the bypass valve

Applicable to MSN XXX (this is of a Production Freighter)
The main deck cargo compartment smoke detection system includes:
‐ 4 detectors (LOOP A) plus 4 detectors (LOOP B) installed in the MID 1 cargo compartment ceiling
and at floor level behind the DADO panel (2+6)
‐ 4 detectors (LOOP A) plus 4 detectors (LOOP B) installed in the MID 2 cargo compartment ceiling
and at floor level behind the DADO panel (2+6)
‐ 4 detectors (LOOP A) plus 4 detectors (LOOP B) installed in the AFT cargo compartment ceiling
and at floor level behind the DADO panel (2+6).
When smoke is detected on MID 1, MID 2 or AFT cargo, the ventilation is cut off.

Edited December 29, 2023 by Agent_Wurst

[Made1Kraken]

Thanks for this info, you learn something new everyday!