FMS

Question 1

When the FMS powers on, the CDU defaults to the _____ page.

Answer 1

INIT (Initialization) page

Question 2

T/F: Normally, during FMS startup, the aircraft position is accurate and no changes are required.

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

T/F: SIDs and STARs are entered using the FPL MENU page on the FMS.

Answer 3

TRUE

Question 4

T/F: If NO LINK is indicated after a vector leg, it can be deleted; otherwise, it should be line-selected to stop it from flashing.

Answer 4

TRUE

Question 5

The FPL page on the FMS includes which viewing options?

Answer 5

3 options: Normal, Compressed, Clearance

Question 6

T/F: The clearance view on the FMS most closely represents the Company release and should be used during the Data Verification phase by both pilots.

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

T/F: Inputs to the FPL summary page on the FMS are mandatory.

Answer 7

FALSE, inputs are not mandatory

Question 8

T/F: The total passenger weight in the FMS is automatically displayed using the average weight per person.

Answer 8

TRUE

Question 9

T/F: If you enter passenger and cargo weight in the FMS (regardless of current CLP procedures), the ZFW and GROSS WT are automatically calculated.

Answer 9

TRUE

Question 10

T/F: Both pilots will display FMS NAV page 1 for takeoff.

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

Both pilots will display _____ on the FMS for takeoff.

Answer 11

NAV 1 page

Question 12

T/F: Both pilots will display FMS DATA page 2 for takeoff.

Answer 12

FALSE, NAV 1 page will be displayed for takeoff

Question 13

T/F: In order to get the most accurate position during initialization, the pilots must manually input the current latitude and longitude into the INIT page each time the FMS is power up.

Answer 13

FALSE, normally position is accurate and no changes are required

Question 14

T/F: The FMS does not have any thrust limit functions.

Answer 14

TRUE (no autothrottle)

Question 15

T/F: To fly directly to a waypoint on the FMS, pilots start by selecting the DTO key.

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

The _____ key on the FMS is the starting procedure when cleared directly to a waypoint.

Answer 16

DTO (Direct-TO)

Question 17

T/F: To enter an off-route waypoint into the FMS, pilots use the free text option on the DTO page.

Answer 17

TRUE

Question 18

T/F: When deleting a waypoint from the FMS, the FMS will automatically select a direct route between the two waypoints to fill the gap from the deletion.

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

T/F: When deleting a waypoint from the FMS, pilots must manually select a new route to the next waypoint to fill in the gap.

Answer 19

FALSE, the FMS automatically selects a direct route between the two waypoints

Question 20

To enter and edit holding maneuvers in the FMS, first select the MNVR prompt from the _____ page.

Answer 20

NAV

Question 21

To enter a new hold in the FMS, pilots should begin by selecting a different waypoint in the ______ field.

Answer 21

FIX

Question 22

T/F: To enter a new fix into the FMS, pilots should begin by specifying a different waypoint in the fix field.

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

T/F: Only one hold can be entered into the flight route on the FMS.

Answer 23

FALSE, multiple holds can be entered into the flight plan, but only one hold can by displayed on the holding page

Question 24

With regard to building a hold in the FMS, the turn direction field can be swapped by ____.

Answer 24

The +/- key

Question 25

How do pilots remove a hold in the FMS after it has been armed but before it has been activated?

Answer 25

2 ways:
Select the hold line in the FPL page and then select delete
or
Disarm the hold on the MANEUVER menu page

Question 26

T/F: Pressing the DISARM hold on the FMS after a hold has been armed will delete it.

Answer 26

TRUE

Question 27

T/F: Pilots can delete a hold in the FMS by selecting the (HOLD) line of the FPL page and using the DEL function on the LSK 1R.

Answer 27

TRUE

Question 28

T/F: Pilots cannot delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed, but can only select another hold.

Answer 28

FALSE, the hold can be deleted

Question 29

T/F: Pilots can delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed.

Answer 29

TRUE

Question 30

When holding using the FMS, the pilots can exit a hold at anytime by _____.

Answer 30

Selecting PROCEED on either MANEUVER page or HOLDING page.

Question 31

T/F: To utilize VNAV with the FMS, at least one vertical waypoint must be defined.

Answer 31

TRUE