FMS

Question 1

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

Answer 1

INIT.

Question 2

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

Answer 2

True.

Question 3

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

Answer 3

True.

Question 4

T or 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 pages on the FMS includes which viewing options?

Answer 5

Normal, compressed, clearance.

Question 6

T or 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 or F: inputs to the FPL summary page on the FMS are mandatory.

Answer 7

False.

Question 8

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

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

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

Answer 9

True.

Question 10

T or 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.

Question 12

T or F: both pilots will display FMS DATA page 2 for takeoff.

Answer 12

False.

Question 13

T or F: in order to get the most accurate position during initialization, the pilots must manually inout the current latitude and longitude on the INIT page each time the FMS is powered up.

Answer 13

False.

Question 14

T or F: the FMS does not have any thrust limit functions.

Answer 14

True.

Question 15

T or 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 procedures when cleared directly to a waypoint.

Answer 16

DTO.

Question 17

T or 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 or F: when deleting a waypoint from the FMS, the FMS will automatically select a direct route to the next waypoint to fill in the gap.

Answer 18

False.

Question 19

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

Answer 19

NAV.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

FIX.

Question 21

T or F: to enter a new hold into the FMS, pilots should begin by specifying a different waypoint in the FIX field.

Answer 21

True.

Question 22

T or F: only one hold can be entered into the flight route on the FMS.

Answer 22

False.

Question 23

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

Answer 23

The +/- key.

Question 24

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

Answer 24

1. disarm hold prompt; 2. select the hold line on the FPL page and use the delete function.

Question 25

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

Answer 25

True.

Question 26

T or 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 26

True.

Question 27

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

Answer 27

False.

Question 28

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

Answer 28

True.

Question 29

When holding using the FMS, pilots can exit a hold at any time by ____.

Answer 29

Selecting the PROCEED prompt.

Question 30

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

Answer 30

True.