Chapter A05 - Flight Management Systems Flashcards
The FMS comprises the following components:
Flight Management Computer (FMC)
Autopilot/Flight Director System (AFDS)
Auto Throttle (A/T)
Inertial Reference System (IRS)
Multifunction Control Display Unit (MCDU)
The purpose of the Multi-function Control and Display Unit (MCDU) is to provide
a human-machine interface.
In the FMC, one acts as ? and the other acts as ?
Master and Slave
FMC talk to each other via the ?
Cross-talk bus
In Independent mode the two FMCs ?
Do not not communicate with each other
In Independent mode, there is no comparison so the pilots ?
Have to monitor both systems
Single mode of an FMC is ?
Only one FMC is operational
What are the two databuses of the FMC?
Nav and Performance database
Back-up (Alternate) Navigation
Complete FMC failure
Volatile memory is?
When the power source is removed the data is removed
Non-volatile memory is?
When the power source is removed the data is not removed
The navigation database contains?
It contains the information that can be found in navigational charts, plates and manuals
How often is the database of an FMS updated ?
28 Days
Can you change the content of the database you’re using?
NO!
Can you change the database of the FMC you’re using?
YES!
What does STAR stand for?
STandard Arrival Route
How does an FMS know where it is ?
The Kalman filter does what ?
Filters the different navigation equipment (GNSS, IRS, DME, VOR/ILS) to choose the best location from the FMS
RNP stands for?
Required Navigation Performance