# 3.5 Pedestal

The pedestal contains systems used during active flight management.

#### Thrust Levers

- Control engine thrust
- Include detents: 
    - IDLE
    - CL (Climb)
    - FLX/MCT
    - TOGA

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</div>#### MCDU (Multipurpose Control and Display Unit)

Used to interact with the Flight Management System (FMS).

Main functions:

- Route planning
- Performance calculations
- Navigation management

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</div>#### Radio and Communication Panels

Used for:

- ATC communication
- Navigation frequency tuning