Flight Managment Computer Flashcards
What happens if the FMS fails in the FMS?
Automatic of manual switching to the other computer + alert.
What happens if the CDU fails inside the FMS?
Remaining units automatically take control.
What happens if a cross-talk bus fails inside an FMS?
Each system operates independently so data must be entered unto both CDU’S.
What is the name of the crew interface with the FMC?
CDU.
How can you tell an optional data field is in a CDU?
Dashes.
What does IDENT mean in a FMS?
Who am i.
What does POS INT mean in a FMS?
Where am I?
What does ROUTE mean in a FMS?
Where am I going?
What does PERF INIT mean in a FMS?
Performance initialisation.
Where would you find and EICAS or an ECAM?
In the middle where they display the engines and stuff.
How often is the AIRAC updated?
28 days.
What is the least economical but the fastest cost index?
200
The FMS navigation data base usually contains:
- Airport reference data
- ATC frequencies
- Company routes
- Nav. Aid. frequencies
- Taxiways
The combination regrouping all the correct statements is…
1,3,4
What does it mean if you have enhanced RAIM?
Access to more than 6 satellites .
What does it mean if you have basic RAIM?
Access to 5 satellites.