# 7.4 Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)

Located at the top of the PFD.

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</div>### Importance

The FMA shows:

- Active modes
- Armed modes
- Autothrust status

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</div>### Key Rule

👉 **Always confirm mode changes on the FMA**

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</div>### Standard Call

- “FMA checked”

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