General A350 GK

Question 1

What are the three ways A350 ACARS system communicates data?

Answer 1

OIS/Company COM
FMS
ATC Datalink

Question 2

How does the ACARS bundle info?

Answer 2

Via the aircraft router transmits or receives the data via the RMPs. Usually through VFH data channels, SATCOM, or HF.

Question 3

What is the primary method to communicate with the company?

Answer 3

Via the OIS Company Comm application.

Question 4

What data does the FMS get from the company comm?

Answer 4

Flight planning and navigation information.

Performance Calculations & optimization

Fuel predictions and optimization of altitudes to be flown.

Question 5

What does A350 ATC datalink do for you?

Answer 5

CPDLC
FANS
ADS-C

Question 6

What are the benefits of the RMP using VHF for data vs. other means?

Answer 6

VFH Data is very reliable, short range, but not available in remote areas.

Question 7

What is the positive/negative of RMP using SATCOM Data?

Answer 7

SATCOM has a long range, reliable, but not available in polar regions (above 80N)

Question 8

What are the pos/neg of HF data?

Answer 8

HF data has a long range, is available worldwide, but has a very slow transfer rate.