CPDLC

Question 1

With the use of CPDLC/ADS-C, separation of aircraft will be?

Answer 1

• Laterally? 30nm

* Longitudinally? 30nm or 50nm, depending on the airspace.

Question 2

Is pilot action required to send ADS-C position reports?

Answer 2

No pilot action is required.

Question 3

If ADS-C is not available from a particular ATSU, what is the position reporting procedure using CPDLC?

Answer 3

(AOM Vol I, Ch SP)
• Report over all compulsory reporting points
• Send an ATC position report from the Position Report Page of the FMS.

Question 4

When must you accomplish an ADS/CPDLC Logon, if required, using the ATC LOGON/STATUS page?

Answer 4

(AOM Vol I, Ch SP)

• 10-25 minutes prior to entry into ADS CPDLC airspace

Question 5

What page would you go to verify if the Data Link is Ready?

Answer 5

(AOM Vol I, Ch SP)

• Either by selecting the FMC COMM button or selecting ATC, then LOGON/STATUS.

Question 6

Under what condition would you select ADS OFF?

Answer 6

(AOM Vol I, Ch SP)

• Unless ATC has requested you to select it off, it is Kalitta Air policy not to select ADS OFF.

Question 7

When reporting by ADS-C only, can flight crews remove non-compulsory ATC waypoints?

Answer 7

(CPDLC Presentation)

• Although physically possible, it is not permitted

Question 8

What is the required response time for an ATC uplink? What do you do if you cannot respond in time?

Answer 8

AOM Vol I, Ch SP)
• One minute.
• Send a STANDBY response.

Question 9

After receipt of a “Conditional Clearance” the PNF should?

Answer 9

(AOM Vol I, Ch SP)
• Leave the ATC UPLINK page displayed until the clearance has been complied with.
• Print the ATC UPLINK page and place the printout where both pilots can see it until the clearance has been complied with.

Question 10

While using CPDLC to communicate with ATC, the EICAS message “DATALINK LOST” appears. What do you do?

Answer 10

(AOM Vol I, Ch SP)
• Revert to voice communications.
• Attempt to re-establish data link IAW the ACARS Supplemental Procedures.