EDM’s A320 Door Trainer for China Southern Airlines passes Factory Acceptance Test

EDM, a leading global provider of training simulators to the civil aviation and defence sectors, reported that the extended A320 Door Trainer it has manufactured for China Southern Airlines passed its Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) earlier this month. Designed and built at EDM’s facility in Manchester in the UK, the A320 Door Trainer will enable China Southern Airlines’ cabin crew to be fully trained in the proficient operation of this aircraft door type under all normal, abnormal and emergency conditions. The Door Trainer comprises of a fully functional main door and attendant seats as well as features including a door mode selector, integrated door training malfunctions, gust lock, manual slide inflation handle, door assist handles, simulated audio sounds and exit lighting. Business class seats, overhead lockers and a Passenger Service Unit (PSU) are located in the extended area of the Door Trainer. The simulator is controlled via an intuitive, easy to use Instructor Operator Station.