TECHNICAL
DESCRIPTION
AIRBUS A320 - CEO & NEO
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PS4.5 FTD
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Introduction.........................................................................................
Company Overview............................................................................
Disclaimer...........................................................................................
A320 PS4.5 FSTD Overview..........................................................
Key Features......................................................................................
The Flight Deck..................................................................................
Flight Model/Handling Characteristics................................................
Systems Software..............................................................................
Instructor Operating Station...............................................................
Computer and Sound System Rack...................................................
Electrical System................................................................................
The Flight Deck..................................................................................
Front Panel.........................................................................................
Glareshield Panel..............................................................................
FCU (Flight Control Unit)...................................................................
Pilot Instrument Panels.....................................................................
Primary Flight Display (PFD).............................................................
Navigation Display..............................................................................
ECAM Displays..................................................................................
Lateral Consoles And Flight Controls................................................
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Pedestal Panel..................................................................................
Overhead Panels................................................................................
MCDU and FMGC..............................................................................
Seating................................................................................................
Visual System.....................................................................................
Sound System....................................................................................
Lighting System..................................................................................
Instructors Operating Station (IOS)....................................................
Other Features...................................................................................
Regulatory Certification......................................................................
Electrical Compliance.........................................................................
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1. INTRODUCTION
This document is a technical description of the Pacific Simulators Airbus A320 PS4.5 FSTD (Flight
Simulator Training Device).
Information contained in this document is subject to change without notice.
Further breakdown of individual items and their functionality and operation is available in the
Simulator Operations Manual.
1.1. Company Overview
Pacific Simulators (Pacsim) is a simulator manufacturer with a factory based in Christchurch,
New Zealand and a sales office in Sydney, Australia.
Founded in 2002, Pacsim manufacture a range of high-fidelity FSTDs for a variety of markets
including pilot training, AME (Aircraft Maintenance Engineer) training, entertainment and private
use. Our FSTDs are located in around a dozen countries including Australia, Bolivia, China,
France, Indonesia, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Thailand and USA.
Pacsim specialise in cost-effective FSTDs (Flight Simulator Training Devices) designed for the
‘airline bridging’ flight training market. These are ideal for flight schools looking at expanding into
the airline career and jet transition market and for airlines looking at improving initial training
standards and reducing their FFS footprint.
Pacific Simulators offer three A320 models for training: The PS4.5, PS2.5 and FJ2000.
The company is privately owned.
1.2. Disclaimer
Images/photos may differ from actual specifications due to enhancements and upgrades made to
the actual device. Specifications are subject to change at any time and final configurations for
actual device will be specified and/or agreed in actual proposal or sales documents.
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2. Airbus A320 PS4.5 Overview
The Pacific Simulators PS4.5 is a fixed-base, fully enclosed Flight Training Device with
rear-enclosed instructors station, replicating the Airbus A320.
The A320 PS4.5 is available in CEO and NEO engine configurations.
The A320 PS4.5 FTD is designed for A320 type ratings and ‘airline bridging’ training including
Jet Transition and Multi-Crew type pilot training. With specified options it meets regulatory
requirements for FAA FTD Level 4/5/6, EASA FTD 1/2, EASA FNPT II MCC and ICAO 9625
Type IV/V certification.
Flight Schools and universities can enhance their pilot training product range by offering
advanced training such as Jet Orientation and Multi-Crew Courses.
Airlines have the ability to utilise these devices to minimise their Full Flight Simulators (FFS)
training footprint such as type rating fixed-base training, jet transition training, pilot
recruitment, and systems training. Type rating credits are available subject to certification.
Training Applications -
The A320 PS4.5 is ideal for a wide-range of training applications including:
• A320 Type Rating credits (dependent on certification level sought)
• A320 Type Rating preparation
• Jet Transition / Jet Orientation Courses
• Multi Crew Cooperation (MCC) Courses
• Multi-crew Pilot License (MPL)
• Procedural and SOPs training
• Systems familiarisation training
• Simulator assessments for pilot recruitment
• Instrument training including glass cockpit familiarisation and Instrument Rating training /
recency / renewals
• Aircraft Maintenance Engineer (AME) training
• Flight Deck Orientation and Familiarisation Courses (such as for Air Traffic Controllers, Cabin
Crew, Fire Crew)
• Human Factors courses
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2.1 Key Features
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Aircraft Model: Airbus A320-200
Airbus Standard: 2.0.0
Engine Model: CEO (CFM56-5B4 or IAE V2500) or NEO (CFM LEAP-1A or PW1100G)
Fixed-base FTD - full replica of Airbus A320
Fully enclosed flight deck with instructors station and observer seats
Genuine aircraft flight controls, rudder pedals, steering tillers and throttle quadrant
Comprehensive simulation of A320 aircraft systems based on Airbus data package
Accurate air and ground Flight Model
Meets certification requirements for FAA, EASA, ICAO 9625 and CASA
Surround stereo sound system and floor shakers
High Definition, wrap-around visual system - Direct and Collimated Display System options
Navigation database based on the Jepessen ARINC-424 databases (data and subscription
shall provided by the Operator)
Global terrain and navigation database
Instructors Station with extensive features
Low maintenance and running costs
PS4.5 Exterior
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2.2. The Flight Deck
The Flight Deck consists of:
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Front Panel
Lateral consoles with sidesticks and steering tillers
Dual-linked Rudder Pedals
Glareshield Panel and FCU
Pedestal Panel and MCDUs
Overhead Panel
Pilot Seats and Observer Seats
Lighting System
Sound System
Ventilation System
2.3. Flight Model/Handling Characteristics
The Flight Model is based off the Airbus A320 data package and includes flight and ground
modeling to meet certification requirements for FAA FTD Level 5.
2.4. Systems Software
Comprehensive simulation of A320 aircraft systems based on the Airbus A320 data package,
including:
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Advanced fly-by-wire control laws and flight envelope protection modelling
Glass cockpit instrument displays including PFD and ND
Primary and Secondary Engines/Systems displays
Autopilot, Autothrust and Flight Director Systems
Extensive aircraft systems modelling including Fuel, Electrical, Hydraulic, Pneumatic,
Pressurisation and Fire Protection Systems
Comprehensive ECAM displays
Realistic Flight Management System
Advanced autoflight capability including managed lateral and vertical navigation,
RNP approaches and autoland
TCAS
EGPWS
Weather and Terrain Radars
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2.5. Instructor Operating Station
The Instructor Operating Station (IOS) console consists of:
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Instructors Seat
Monitor for displaying profile mapping
Touch-screen monitor for controlling instructor functions
Comprehensive Pacsim IOS software
2.6. Computer and Sound System Rack
The computer and sound system rack consists of:
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Rack mounted PCs and PC networking hardware
Sound system rack
2.7. Electrical System
The electrical system consists of:
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High voltage system
Low voltage system
Certified to meet required electrical compliance
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3. The Flight Deck
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4. Front Panel
The Front Panel includes:
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Glareshield Panel
FCU (Flight Control Unit)
Pilot Instrument Panels (Instrument Panels and CTR Instrument Panel)
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4.1 Glareshield Panel
The Glareshield Panel includes:
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Auto land light
Master Caution light (Capt and F/O)
Master Warning light (Capt and F/O)
Sidestick Priority light (Capt and F/O)
CHRONO pushbutton (Capt and F/O)
Barometer Reference Selector (Capt and F/O)
FD (Flight Director) pushbutton (Capt and F/O)
LS pushbutton (Capt and F/O)
EFIS Control Panel (Capt and F/O):
• Mode Select Switch
• Range Select Switch
• ADF-VOR Select Switches
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4.2. FCU (Flight Control Unit)
The FCU includes:
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Speed/Mach pushbutton
Speed/Mach window
SPD or MACH selector knob
Heading/Track window
HDG or TRK selector knob
AP 1 and AP 2 pushbuttons
A/THR Engagement pushbutton
HDG-V/S / TRK-FPA pushbutton
Altitude window
Altitude selector knob
Meter selector pushbutton
Vertical/Speed Flight Path Angle window
V/S or FPA selector knob
Mode Engagement pushbutton: LOC, EXPED, APPR
Managed dots for SPD/MACH, LATERAL, LVL/CHANGE
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4.3. Pilot Instrument Panels
The Pilot Instrument Panels include:
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EFIS Displays – Capt and F/O
• Primary Flight Display (PFD)
• Navigation Display (ND)
Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitor (ECAM) Upper and Lower Display Units
Standby Flight Instruments or ISIS (Integrated Standby Instrument System)
RMI
Clock
Chart Holder (Capt and F/O)
Sliding Table (Capt and F/O)
Lighting Panel (Capt and F/O)
Landing Gear Control Lever
Landing Gear Indicator
Autobrake/A-SKID Control
Brake Pressure Indicator
GPWS light (Capt and F/O)
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4.4. Primary Flight Display (PFD)
Primary Flight Display (PFD)
The PFD displays:
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AFS Status
FMA (Flight Mode Annunciations)
Attitude Indication
Airspeed/Mach Indication
Altitude Indication
Radio Altitude
Vertical Speed Indications
Heading/Track Indications
Barometric Reference Indication
Localiser and Glideslope Indicator
TCAS Alerts
4.5. Navigation Display
Navigation Display (ND)
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Rose (full compass mode)
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• VOR Mode
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PLAN mode
ARC mode
TCAS Indications
Weather Radar Display
Terrain Radar Display
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LS Mode includes:
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HDG information provided by the appropriate ADIRS system
ILS Pointer
Compass Rose
Glideslope indication
TAS / Groundspeed indication
Wind indication
ILS information in upper right corner
Adjustable brightness of display
VOR Mode includes:
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HDG information provided by the appropriate ADIRS system
VOR Pointer with TO/FROM indication
VOR information in upper right corner
Compass Rose
TAS / Groundspeed indication
Wind indication
Adjustable brightness of display
NAV Mode includes:
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HDG information provided by the appropriate ADIRS system
Compass Rose
Display of ADF1/2 and/or VOR1/2 needle (when selected on EFIS panel)
Display of Airports/Navaids/Waypoints (when selected on EFIS panel)
TO-Waypoint information in upper right corner
TAS / Groundspeed indication
Wind indication
Display of active and temporary flightplan
Display of selected runway for departure and destination aerodrome
Display of TCAS Traffic
Range change via EFIS panel
Adjustable brightness of display
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Compass Rose (north-orientated)
Display of active and temporary flightplan
Display of selected runway for departure and destination aerodrome
Centered waypoint switchable via MCDU
·Display of Aircraft position (when inside visible area)
Range change via EFIS panel
Adjustable brightness of display
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4.6. ECAM Displays
Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitor
(ECAM) Units
Upper Display Unit – Engine/Warning
Display (E/WD)
The E/WD displays:
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Main engine parameters (CFM – N1,
EGT, N2); (IAE – EPR, EGT, N1, N2)
Thrust limit and command
Fuel Quantity information
Flaps and Slats Position
Memo and warning
Lower Display Unit – System Display
(SD)
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System Synoptic Diagrams/Pages:
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COND (Air Conditioning),
CRUISE, DOOR, SECONDARY
ENGINE, ELEC (Electrics), F/
CTL (Flight Controls), FUEL,
HYD (Hydraulics), PRESS
(Pressurisation), STATUS,
WHEELFuel Quantity information
Status messages
5. Lateral Consoles And Flight Controls
The Side Panels include:
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Sidestick - Capt and F/O
Steering Tiller - Capt and F/O
Oxygen Masks - Capt and F/O (optional)
iPad for IOS Control and Charts (optional)
Checklist and Chart Holders - Capt and F/O
Loudspeaker - Capt and F/O
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Dual Sidesticks including:
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• Take-over button
• Radio PTT button
• Neutral switch
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Dual-linked Rudder Pedals with Toe Brakes (optional Active Control Loading)
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6. Pedestal Panel
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The Pedestal Panel has the following features:
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Thrust and Thrust Reverse Control Levers
Engine Panel
Pitch Trim Wheels (motorised)
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Dual MCDUs (Multifunction Control Display Units)
Switching Panel
ECAM Control Panel
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Radio Management Panels - Capt and F/O
Audio Control Panels - Capt and F/O
Lighting Panels - Capt and F/O
Weather Radar Panel
ATC Panel
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Speed brake lever
Flap lever
Rudder Trim Panel
Parking Brake selector
Gravity Gear Extension Panel
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7. Overhead Panel
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The Aft Overhead Panel has the following features:
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Circuit Breaker Panel
Maintenance Panel
FMS Load Panel
The Forward Overhead Panel has the following features:
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ADIRS Computer Panel
Flight Control Panels
Evacuation Panel
Standby Electrics Panel
GPWS Panel
Cockpit Voice Recorder Panel
Oxygen Panel
Calls Panel
Wiper Panels
Fire Controls Panel (Eng 1, APU, Eng 2)
Hydraulics Panel
Fuel Panel
Electrics Panel
Air Conditioning Panel
Anti-ice Panel
Cabin Pressure Panel
Exterior Lights Panel
APU Control Panel
Internal Lights and Signs Panel
Audio Control Panel
Cargo Heat Panel
Cargo Smoke Panel
Ventilation Panel
Engines Panel
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8. MCDU and FMGC
Multifunction Control Display Units (MCDUs)
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Dual (Capt and F/O), independent Control Display
Units (MCDUs) including an advanced Flight
Management Guidance Computer (FMGC)
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FMGC software includes:
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PROG, PERF, INIT, DATA, F-PLN, RADNAV,
FUEL PRED, SEC F-PLN, AIRPORT, OVFY,
LAT REV, VERT REV, AIRWAYS, PASTE,
MENU
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Navdata/AIRAC FMS data including airways,
SIDS, STARS and approaches
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All buttons, controls and displays on the MCDUs
are functional including:
• Colour Display screen
• Line Select Keys
• Function Keys
• Alpha Numeric keypad
• Message Lights
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9. Seating
The device includes the following seating:
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2 x OEM (genuine aicraft) Pilot Seats include:
• Adjustable (forward/backwards/rise/fall/back tilt/lumbar)
• Arm rests
• 5-point seat harness
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Observer Seat(s) include:
• 1 x fixed-seat for Instructors Station Console
• Optional Adjustable Instructors Seat
• Optional additional jump-seat
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10. Visual System
Display System Option 1: Direct Projection wrap-around Display System
Display System Option 2: RSI Crossview 200° x 40° FOV 9 Lite Collimated Display System
Image Generator: RSI EX Image Generator
Projectors: 3 x Barcom F50 projectors
Features include:
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Up to 6M pixels/Visual
4.5M+ Polygons/Visual
Beyond level D weather effects
750k Light points/Visual
Up to 16x Anti Aliasing for superior image quality
Up to 8x Anisotropic filtering
Worldwide geo-specific satellite imagery
Real world coastline
15m Imagery
Extensive library of airport models featuring imagery up to 0.6m
resolution
Generic airport system
Complete library of aircraft clutter models
Summer/Winter scenes with no model reload
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Visuals – optional tailored scenery
In-house software development allows us to develop specific, localised detailed scenery as
required (this is a cost plus option)
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11. Sound System
The Sound System includes:
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Rack-mounted mixers and amplifiers.
Speakers mounted outside the device for engine and environmental sounds.
Ceiling speakers for cockpit warnings, alerts and ATC sounds.
Stereo Sound Package includes engine, ground rumbling, landing gear, wind and
environmental sound effects.
Cockpit alerts and warnings including radio altimeter call-outs, configuration warnings, TCAS
alerts and EGPWS warnings.
Pilot Intercom System with aviation headsets and Oxygen Masks (optional) for crew
communications.
Floor Shaker System.
12. Lighting System
The device has a number of lighting systems including:
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Map lights
Panel backlighting
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13. Instructors Operating Station (IOS)
The IOS Console includes:
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1 x Fixed Instructors Seat (optional adjustable seat)
1 x Touch-screen monitor for IOS Software
1 x monitor for Map Display
1 x keyboard and mouse
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IOS Software Functions include:
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Check the running status of the simulator and system diagnostics
Shutdown the Simulator
Check Flight Time/Running Time of the Simulator
Access online Maintenance Website to Log Faults and Check Updates
Set Time of Day and Season
Aircraft Positioning including changing Airports, Runways, Gates, and various Approach
‘Presets’
Save and Load Situations
Manipulate Fuel, Weight and Balance
Control the Weather and Atmospheric Conditions including clouds, precipitation, wind,
turbulence, temperature, air pressure, visibility, windshear and runway condition
Save and Load Lesson Plans
Pause and Flight Freeze the Simulator
Monitor Radio Communications
Set Failures/Malfunctions
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On-screen and Printable Flight-Path Map to observe aircraft horizontal and vertical profile,
including load and save functions.
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QTG Testing
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14. Other Features
Other Optional Features
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Circuit Breaker Panels
Integrated Systems Diagrams/Schematics Software
GoPro Camera and Recording System
15. Regulatory Certification
The Airbus A320 PS4.5 FSTD meets the following certification levels:*
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FAA Part 60:
Flight Training Device - FTD Level 4 / 5 / 6
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EASA CS-FSTD(A):
Flight Training Device - FTD 1 / 2
Flight Navigation Procedures Trainer - FNPT II MCC
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ICAO Doc 9625:
Type IV / V
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MCC (Multi-Crew Cooperation)
*May require specific optional features dependant on certification level sought
16. Electrical Compliance
The device has been certified to meet the required electrical compliance standards.
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