Radio Management Panel (RMP)

Question 1

How are the communications radios controlled?

Answer 1

From any on of the three Radio Management Panels (RMPs)

Question 2

Which RMP is powered in the Emergency Electrical Configuration?

Answer 2

RMP 1

Question 3

What would cause the SEL indicator to illuminate on both RMPs?

Answer 3

When a communication radio normally associated with one RMP is tuned by another RMP.

Question 4

Which communication radios are powered in the Emergency Electrical Configuration?

Answer 4

VHF VOM 1 and HF 1

Question 5

What is the significance of selecting the NAV key on an RMP?

Answer 5

• FMGS cannot Auto-Tune navaids
• The RMP now controls the VOR/ILS receivers
• NAV key on RMP 3 has no effect
• Normal radio communication is still available

Question 6

If RMP 1 fails, how can VHF 1 still be used?

Answer 6

By using RMP 2 or 3