MFCD (Multi-Function Color Display)
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The Left MFCD is one of the two main digital multifunction displays in the A-10C cockpit. It provides real-time situational awareness and control over several aircraft systems such as navigation, targeting, weapons delivery, and communication. It can display a variety of pages including the Tactical Awareness Display (TAD), Digital Stores Management System (DSMS), Targeting Pod (TGP), and more. The MFCDs are the pilot’s primary interface for modern avionics in the A-10C.
20 push buttons (OSBs – Option Select Buttons) surrounding the screen (5 on each side, 10 total per MFCD).
• Type: Momentary pushbuttons • Function: Each button corresponds to contextual functions shown on the MFCD bezel screen edge.
2 rotary knobs (bottom left and bottom right corners).
• DAY/NIGHT/OFF switch: 3-position rotary switch for screen brightness mode.
• SYM/BRT rotary: Continuous rotary potentiometer for display symbol brightness adjustment.
Optional backlight control via secondary knob or software dimming.
20x momentary tactile pushbuttons (round or square 12mm type, with LED optional).
1x rotary 3-position switch (ON-OFF-ON or ON-ON-ON depending on wiring logic).
1x rotary potentiometer (10kΩ linear) for brightness control.
Optional: 3D printed bezel or CNC/laser-cut acrylic frame with engraved button legends.
Backlighting color: green (to match A-10C illumination).
Engrave all bezel legends (e.g. BRT, SYM, DAY/NIGHT/OFF) on the acrylic top layer.
LED light diffusion behind each button should be even; small 3mm green LEDs are ideal.
• 3mm top engraved panel (black-painted clear acrylic, laser-etched text).
• 5mm middle layer for buttons and LED mounts.
• LCD screen behind (usually 4.3"–5" display for simulated use).