GOM- CPDLC

Question 1

Before entering FANS route how many GPS must be operative for FMC position?

How do you check it?

Answer 1

One GPS

POS REF PAGE 2, check GPS time on pos init page 1.

Question 2

How many minutes before departure can you use CPDLC for departure?

Answer 2

15-45min

Question 3

To receive departure clearance how many minutes before must you login to CPDLC?

Answer 3

15-45minutes before

Question 4

What is the correct callout by the PM when receiving a ATC MESSAGE?

Answer 4

“ATC MESSAGE” then PM select the ATC key on CDU and announce “ATC UPLINK 1 of 1, 2 or 3”

Pilots confer and PM selects response.

Question 5

When receiving a message pilots should always check the time stamp against what?

Answer 5

The aircraft master clock

Time differential no greater than 5 min.

If older than 5 min REVERT TO VOICE AND VERIFY!!!

Question 6

What ways can we receive a clearance in Asia or Europe?

Answer 6

ACARS DCL

Question 7

What clearance system is replacing the US PDC system?

Answer 7

CPDLC- DCL

Question 8

Must you load your route before requesting a DCL? (Dep clnc with CPDLC)

Answer 8

Yes

Question 9

How soon should you do a PDC request before departure?

Answer 9

30 min

Question 10

Is clearance automatically displayed when ATC COMM ESTABLISHED is shown on the FMS?

Answer 10

Yes

If not ESTABLISHED by 30 min prior to dep, revert to voice and contact clearance.