FMS Flashcards
When the FMS powers on, the CDU defaults to the _____ page.
INIT (Initialization) page
T/F: Normally, during FMS startup, the aircraft position is accurate and no changes are required.
TRUE
T/F: SIDs and STARs are entered using the FPL MENU page on the FMS.
TRUE
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.
TRUE
The FPL page on the FMS includes which viewing options?
3 options: Normal, Compressed, Clearance
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.
TRUE
T/F: Inputs to the FPL summary page on the FMS are mandatory.
FALSE, inputs are not mandatory
T/F: The total passenger weight in the FMS is automatically displayed using the average weight per person.
TRUE
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.
TRUE
T/F: Both pilots will display FMS NAV page 1 for takeoff.
TRUE
Both pilots will display _____ on the FMS for takeoff.
NAV 1 page
T/F: Both pilots will display FMS DATA page 2 for takeoff.
FALSE, NAV 1 page will be displayed for takeoff
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.
FALSE, normally position is accurate and no changes are required
T/F: The FMS does not have any thrust limit functions.
TRUE (no autothrottle)
T/F: To fly directly to a waypoint on the FMS, pilots start by selecting the DTO key.
TRUE
The _____ key on the FMS is the starting procedure when cleared directly to a waypoint.
DTO (Direct-TO)
T/F: To enter an off-route waypoint into the FMS, pilots use the free text option on the DTO page.
TRUE
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.
TRUE
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.
FALSE, the FMS automatically selects a direct route between the two waypoints
To enter and edit holding maneuvers in the FMS, first select the MNVR prompt from the _____ page.
NAV
To enter a new hold in the FMS, pilots should begin by selecting a different waypoint in the ______ field.
FIX
T/F: To enter a new fix into the FMS, pilots should begin by specifying a different waypoint in the fix field.
TRUE
T/F: Only one hold can be entered into the flight route on the FMS.
FALSE, multiple holds can be entered into the flight plan, but only one hold can by displayed on the holding page
With regard to building a hold in the FMS, the turn direction field can be swapped by ____.
The +/- key
How do pilots remove a hold in the FMS after it has been armed but before it has been activated?
2 ways:
Select the hold line in the FPL page and then select delete
or
Disarm the hold on the MANEUVER menu page
T/F: Pressing the DISARM hold on the FMS after a hold has been armed will delete it.
TRUE
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.
TRUE
T/F: Pilots cannot delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed, but can only select another hold.
FALSE, the hold can be deleted
T/F: Pilots can delete a hold in the FMS after it has been armed.
TRUE
When holding using the FMS, the pilots can exit a hold at anytime by _____.
Selecting PROCEED on either MANEUVER page or HOLDING page.
T/F: To utilize VNAV with the FMS, at least one vertical waypoint must be defined.
TRUE
