MCDU

Question 1

How many passwords are required to complete a manifest and comply with FAR 117?

Answer 1

Both CP and FO

Question 2

If you need to request a copy of the PDC or release, what page and command do you use?

Answer 2

Compose message
Special Request
.PDC or .RLS

Question 3

Can you complete MEL items form the ACARS?

Answer 3

Yes

Question 4

What is the minimum number of passwords to initialize the ACARS?

Answer 4

1

Question 5

What page do you enter your password?

Answer 5

Initialize

Question 6

If a delay code is not sent via ACARS, how often will a delay code required message be up linked?

Answer 6

Every 15 mins until a delay code is entered and sent

Question 7

How many runways can you request takeoff and landing data for?

Answer 7

3 takeoff

2 landing

Question 8

How should you account for a ticketed cabin bag on ACARS manifest?

Answer 8

Weight adjustment on the zone adjustment page

Question 9

Where can you find more information on the ACARS?

Answer 9

ACARS users guide

Question 10

What page can you get max uplift weight before doing a mainfest?

Answer 10

Take-off runway page

Question 11

When is a delay code required?

Answer 11

Any time there is a delay, regardless of time.

Question 12

What will happen when you complete the divert page?

Answer 12

The initialize page destination will update with new information.

Question 13

Can you use max uplift as a manifest?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What do you do if the initialize page has the wrong crew information displayed?

Answer 14

Contact OCC

Question 15

When is a landing data assessment required?

Answer 15

Only if the conditions have changed from the TLR

Question 16

What does max uplift provide?

Answer 16

The max weight that can be lifted form a selected runway based on conditions.

Question 17

Which menu page can you get the ATIS from?

Answer 17

ATS menu

Question 18

What is the difference between NO COMM and NO DATALINK

Answer 18

No Comm means the radio has lost communication with the network
No Datalink means the radio is selected to voice mode.

Question 19

How do you know something has not been activated on the MCDU?

Answer 19

It’s cyan

Question 20

What does the TRS button on the MCDU allow us to do?

Answer 20

Change thrust rating

Question 21

What information can we access from the PERF button on the MCDU?

Answer 21

Performance data for all phase of flight

Question 22

What are the SOPM Default speeds?

Answer 22

Climb 270/.74
Cruise 270/.74
Descent 280/.74