ATA 31 - Recording

Question 1

What is AIDS

Answer 1

Aircraft Integrated Data System
1. DMU function
2. Get around 13000 parameters
3. Based on specific trigger condition, reports will be generated
4. Print, transmit or retrieve
5. Reports are customizable

Question 2

What happens inside the DMU?

Answer 2

1. Input parameter are given a number/label
2. Up to 400 internal parameter are created
3. Alpha call-up code are created with GSE programming (ground support equipment)

Question 3

What is the use of Alpha Call-Up (ACU) parameters

Answer 3

1. Displayable on the MCDU for troubleshooting, analysis, testing.
2. Display value will refresh every 1 seconds = live information.

Question 4

How are AIDS report generated?

Answer 4

AIDS Reports:
1. Fixed trigger mechanism, data collection, and output formatting.
2. Perform basic aircraft monitoring functions.
3. Collect parameters for trend analysis of engines, aircraft, and APU.
4. Aircraft data collected and automatically output during operational anomalies.
5. Manual triggering via remote print button results in immediate report generation.
6. Reports stored in SSMM can be transferred to printer, MDDU, ACARS, and DAR/SAR.
7. Reprogrammable parameters for customer requirements through MCDU or GSE.