Originally Posted by
PNWFlyer
just pointing out that there is an AD for the cockpit design that they are not going to fix. I didn’t write the AD, the FAA did. Both David P and N think the A220 can do no wrong. Well, it’s just another airplane.
Tgere is no need to change the cockpit and the switch placement in question is the same as many other aircraft. The procedural solution is just fine. Don't try and reselect auto throttles during takeoff. You won't hit the autopilot switch by mistake if you do that.