MD80 SERIES

System Description & Limitations

Revision Nr: 3 / 2011-03-12

Attention: This booklet is to be used as reference only. For further detailed information refer to FCOM & AOM

Edited By H.Shemirani
Content Index
 1.Warning & Cautions
 2. Electrical
 3.Hydraulic
 4.Fuel
 5.Landing Gear
 6.APU
 7.Flight Controls
 8.Power Plant
 9.Air
 10.Ice & Rain
 11.Airdata & Navigation
 12.Flight Guidance
 13.Fire Protection
 14.Airframe & Interior
 15.Oxygen & Emergency
 16.FMS Flight Management System
 17.Operational Limitations
 18. MD80series Electrics Map
 19. MD80series Memory Items
 1. Warning & cautions
Proximate traffic= within 6nm ± 1200ft
Other traffic=within 6nm ±2700ft
Caution area= traffic advisory= 35-45sec
Warning area=resolution advisory= 20-35sec
Collision area= 0-20sec
TCAS scan ABV: 9900ft above – 2700ft bellow
NORM: 2700ft above – 2700ft bellow
BLW: 2700ft above – 9900ft bellow
 Master warning, master caution, door cue cannot be dimmed
 Caution area, warning area, collision area
 On ground only TA will be shown
 • = traffic advisory
 □ = resolution advisory
 GPWS OVR switch inhibits warn when no flap set
 TCAS test initiated on ground only
 Basic GPWS only active when <2500ft
 EGPWS active at all altitudes (ops by GPS sat)
 EGPWS shows red on ND 30 sec to impact (pull up pull up)
 EGPWS shows yellow on ND 60 sec to impact (terrain terrain)
+ Aural warning and TERRAIN LIGHT

2. Electrical  GCR trip under/over voltage, short circuit

•115V AC 400HZ
•28V AC 400HZ
•28V DC (NORMAL 26±4V)
Medical •220V AC 50HZ •115V AC 60HZ
GCR trip 115v ±10v 400±20hz
3 Generators each 40KWA
65 Amp MAX BAT charging
50 Amp MAX discharge with emergency power
10-35 AMP discharge emergency power check
25V min and 10-25AMP BAT operation values
or a t C.
 X-tie relay: engine generators=ground/flight APU=flight only
 When X-tie in use galley electricity will be disconnected
 X-tie lockout when probably short circuit
 AC X-tie reset switch only active on ground
 FCU fuel control unit controls fuel flow to APU
 Heavy 3 phase AC power consumers:
o L GEN BUS
o Galley power
o Cooling fans
o Primary longitudinal trim
o AUX hydraulic pump
o R GEN BUS
o Cooling fan
o Galley power
 For instrument power 115VAC is reduced to 28VAC by a single
phase transformer

3. Hydraulic  AUX pump used during Takeoff & Landing

 AUX & transfer pumps used during takeoff, Land, ground ops
HYD reservoir max capacity 19 qrts  Switching press HI to LOW may take 15 sec
Amber warn light ON before flight 8 qrts  Temp sensor in reservoir
Amber warn light ON during flight 4 qrts  Press sensor downstream spoiler shutoff valve
Normal system pressure 2800-3000psi  When pumps set to HI confirm 2800-3200 psi
Electrical loss, pump reverts to 3000psi  Spoiler shutoff valve upstream of consumers
HYD relief valve active when press >3600psi  When spoiler shutoff in BYPASS receive R/L HYD PRESS LOW
HYD PRESS LOW annunc when press <900psi
HYD PRESS LOW goes off when above 1200psi
Auto shut down of rudder power when Right sys bellow <950psi
Transfer pump feeds between 2000-3100psi
At Temp >95°C HYD OIL TEMP HIGH comes on with Master Caution RIGHT HYD SYS
DUAL CONSUMERS R thrust reverse
LEFT HYD SYS Slats Outboard flight spoilers
L thrust reverse Flaps Inboard flap cylinder
Inboard flight spoilers Ground Spoilers Rudder
Outboard flap cylinder Nose wheel steering Land gear
Elevator Augmentation Brakes Aft stairway

4.Fuel
Kerosene type A-1 Freezing point -47°C and MAX +49°C
•22 105 liters total •17 740 kg total •4200 kg main •9340 kg CNTR (MD82)
FWD tank 1720 kg AFT tank 1720 kg total 21180 kg (MD83)
4 magnestic in main tank, 1 in CNTR tank and inclinometer for visual fuel quantity measurement
•MAX refuelling capacity 1200kg/min (25-50 psi) •MAX d fu ca acity 550kg/min
FUEL LEVEL LOW annunciation ON when <1150 kg (2500 pounds) fuel left
680 kg MAX unbalance between main tanks
180 kg MAX unbalance between FWD and AFT tank (MD83)
When <500 kg fuel remain in each fuel tank, 10° MAX nose up is allowed
CNTR switch in AUTO- 5000kg-4100kg remain in CNTR tank, CNTR tank will be cutoff
2200kg-1700kg remain in MAIN WING, CNTR tank activates again
>6° (during approach) of flap the CENTR FUEL PRESS LOW annunciation will become silent
MAX 10° attitude if go around when less than 1000 pounds in either main tank (NO go around if <500 pounds)
28VDC start pump provides MAX 10psi output
 APU supplied normally from Right main tank
 APU shutoff valve operated electrically
 APU fuel use approx 150kg/h during flight
 CNTR tank overrides L&R tanks and can supply both engines
 CNTR tank activated after takeoff. Part of after takeoff checklist
 Both engines can be fed via X-feed valve
 X-feed lever mechanically operates X-feed valve
 transferring of fuel between tanks via defueling valve
 DC start pump in right main tank
 Start pump pressurize Right manifold
 Fuel heat ON when fuel temp <0°C
5. Landing Gear Anti retract mechanism error (nosewheel is locked)
Gear warn horn sound if <1200ft-can be silenced (Can be retracted)
Gear warn if not extend <210kt - can be silenced  Retract with gear handle release button pressed in
Gears warn if flaps extend >26°- CANNOT be silenced Make sure nose wheel is in centered position
•G ar down s d V xt nd = 300kt or 0.7 M
•MAX s d r traction V r tract 250kt Ground shift mechanism error (nosewheel can be turned)
•MAX s d r cyc 240kt (Do not retract)
Gears must be operated by HI pressure 3000 psi  Do not attempt to retract the gears.
• t ring wh 82° L&R or 55° if one hyd sys inop Serious damage can be left on the aircraft.
•st ring da s 17° L&R
425°C-475°C brake warn temp when test  2 Ground shift mechanism in aircraft
•205°C MAX brake temp before takeoff o Disconnect nose wheel steering and
•305C overheat light ON o Centers nose wheel and
•260°C overheat light OFF o Removes gear anti latch mechanism
205°C-300°C after T/O cool gear for 10 min  Steering wheel priority over steering pedals
Auto brakes available when:  Main gear door light only indicate door transition during extension
• In ARM &  Maintenance can open main wheel well via bypass on RIGHT side
• G ar down &  Nose gear stay up by over centre linkage
•F a s in and od >26°  Main gear door stays up by Inboard doors
Auto brake system in land mode:  Emergency gear lever
•s oi rs d oy d o Release main door latches and
•thrott s <22% o Release nose over center link and
•brak da s r as d o Place hydraulic in bypass
Auto brake system in MIN & MED 3 sec delay  Transducers feel wheel rotation in anti skid sys
Auto brake system in MAX 1 sec delay  Brake accumulator avail for one land roll
Auto brake system disarms when:  Brake pedals mechanically connected to brake control valves
•brak s ush d or than>25% or  Anti skidding deactivates bellow <10 knots.
•thrott s advanc d or than>22% or  Skidding when one wheel 20% slower than average wheels
•F a s r tract less than<26° above >70KIAS
Rejected take off bellow <70 knots ABS reverts to MIN ABS mode (3 sec delay)
Rejected take off above >70 knots ABS MAX braking setting without any delay
Fuel consumption during taxi is 30-50 ponds/min (14-23 kg/min)

6. APU  3 APU doors. 1 ram and 2 non ram.

 APU fire or overspeed will auto shutdown APU
APU supplies 40 KWA AC  Fuel from Right man tank
APU starter motor 28VDC powered from BAT BUS  BAT switch must be ON for operation & BAT charging
25 V MIN BAT voltage for starter motor operation  IN flight APU can be started with 28VDC starter only if AC avail
60 ±10 sec warm-up & cool down by timer  If no AC power avail windmill start must be initiated
35%-95% OIL PRESS LOW light must be OFF  APU OIL PRESS LOW = master caution - action shut down APU
110% APU overspeed and APU auto shutdown  APU OIL TEMP HIGH = master caution - action shut down APU
35 000ft MAX APU operating ceiling  APU incapable to start
30 000ft MAX Alt for electric start  Check CB:s APU starter motor
24 000ft MAX Alt for windmill start  Check BAT voltage
MAX temp 760°C during APU start  Operation of RAM door 2 x 90 sec
MAX temp 630°C during continuous load  Check fuel pump 5 min cooling
MAX temp 663°C temporarily during normal operation 90 sec start
APU OIL PRESS LOW must be off before 95% RPM 60 min cooling
MAX 100% (1.0) APU generator load bellow 25 000ft
MAX 70% (0.7) APU generator load above 25 000ft Temp< 100°C before
100°C Normal CSD temp second attempt can be
165°C MAX CSD oil outlet temp initiated
11.2°C MAX CSD oil temp rise
7. Flight Controls
Vmo - 340 KIAS <27,300ft
Mmo - .84M >27,300ft
<5° control wheel movement only ailerons will be affected
>5° control wheel movement aileron and spoiler on down going wing affected
•MAX s d brak d f ction 35° •MAX ground s oi r d f ction 60°
Rudder Throw limiter RUDDER TRAVEL UNRESTRICTED light:
•M 83: ON 165kt OFF 200kt •M 82: ON 144kt OFF 180kt
MAX turbulence penetration speed <10.000ft = 250kt >10.000ft = 275kt
>6° flaps extended together with speed brake causes Master caution to come on & aural warning
Gear warn horn sound if flaps extend >26°- CANNOT be silenced
Automatic extension to 60° when ground shift in ground mode or wheel spin up
Auto shut down of rudder power when Right sys bellow 950psi
17° MAX rudder deflection. 2.5° MAX rudder deflection at high speeds by throw limiter
>10° diff between elevator and control tab, augmentation will provide nose down powered from L sys
ELEVATOR PWR ON light must be on when push control full fwd
RUDDER TRAV UNREST light remains on = put rudder HYD to MANUALL. On POWER during app
RUDDER TRAV UNREST light remains off = not land with x-wind >12kt, and maintain min speed 135kt
RUDDER CONTRL MAN light remains on = put rudder hyd to MAN and minimum speed 135kt
0.78M MAX speed with mach trim switch in OVRD position or mach trim unserviceable
•Pri ary tri 1/3° per sec (suitcase handle, twin control trim switch, over heat protection)
• A t rnat tri 1/10° per sec. Used by Auto pilot
Runaway stabilizer if >2° during <30 sec. Pull longitudinal trim CB and auto pilot CB
Slat extended reduces V stall by 25kt
Slat extend speeds •MID = 280kt or .57M •FULL = 240kt or .57M
Flap extend speeds •11°= 280kt or .57M •15°= 240kt or .57M •28-40°= 195kt or .57M
Auto slat MID SEALED goes to FULL EXT automatically when:
•f a 0-13°&
•<240kt &
•sta n arby co ut r ( at DISAG and AUTO light comes ON)
When approach to stall stop to exist slat moves from FULL EXT to MID SEALED position
2 independent stall warn sys gives input to auto slat, stick shaker, stall warn and stick pusher
STICK PUSHER activates 6sec after stall light and horn only when slat in MID SEALED or FULL EXT position.
STICK SHAKER activates 10% above V stall
3000 psi HYD power for augmentation Active when control tab displaced >10° A/C nose down relative to elevator
When spoiler lever in stowed position & spoiler deployed >10° on ground, SPOILER DEPLOYED light illuminates
Takeoff warning when:
 Throttles advanced for T/O and flap/slat handle in agreement with flap value window or
 Horizontal stabilizer not set within green band for long trim indicator or
 The slats not extended or
 Spoiler handle not in retract detent or
 Parking brake set
Runaway stabilizer when A/P moves stabilizer 2° or more in less than 30 sec
 30 knots MAX demonstrated x-wind,
 50 knots MAX headwind,
 10 knots MAX Tailwind
 12 knots MAX x-wind with rudder restricted
 12 knots MAX x-wind with manual rudder
 195 knots MAX tire speed
 Ailerons are mechanical interconnected for lateral controlled
 Inboard aileron control tab, outboard aileron trim tab
 Rudder movement by HYD actuators
 Elevator gives long control and controlled by elevator tabs
 Augmentation gives nose down at high A of A
 Viscous dampers prevent flatter.
 Torque tube connects control wheels
 Load feel spring gives artificial load feel & back to neutral position
 All controls have artificial loadfeel and center mechanism
 Spoilers operated by HYD actuators
 Ground spoilers hydraulically locked down during flight.
 Spoilers: outboard actu Right HY sys •Inboard actu Left HYD sys
 Flaps: Outboard actu Left HY sys •Inboard actu Right HYD sys
 Outboard flap indicates flap position
 All flaps mechanically interlinked
 Flaps move faster 40°-20° by of 2-valve speed restrictor
 When flaps move between 13-15° slat goes to Full EXT position
 Flaps and speed brake use is prohibited.
 Spoiler mixer operates spoilers in symmetry with ailerons
 Left throttle handle disarms speedbrake handle
 Yaw damper prevents lateral directional oscillation
 Yaw damper in OFF = engaged when autopilot engaged
 Yaw damper in OVRD = Always be OFF
 Nose and engine strakes provide longitudinal control
 Nose strakes rudder effectiveness
 Engine strakes elevator effectiveness
 Slat self test on ground. MID-EXT-MID
 Both HYD and electric power needed for slat move MID-EXT
 Slat DISAG light ON = land with 28-40° flap and Vref for slat retract
 8. Power Plant
•JT8D-217C 20 000lb (+850lb ART) •JT8D-219 21 000lb (+700lb ART)
475°C MAX EGT during engine start (EGT rise within 10 sec after fuel lever ON)
630°C for 2 min MAX EGT during takeoff 625°C for 5min. 595°C MAX 2min T/O with air supply ON
5min MAX takeoff thrust allowed
N1 101.7% MAX during takeoff
N2 102.5% MAX during takeoff ENG starter limit
20% N2 or 5% N1 MIN for Fuel control lever to ON 2 x 90 sec ON
40% N2 or 15%-20% N1 MIN for release of starter switch 5 min OFF
EGT rise during first 10sec or discontinue engine start 30 sec ON
36psi MIN pneumatic pressure before engine start (minus 1psi per 1000ft press alt) 5 min OFF
18psi MIN allowable drop during engine start
45psi MAX pneumatic pressure for x-bleed start
360-500kg/min of fuel consumption during engine start
115VAC (4joule) used for Low energy ignition (when switch in springback to OFF position)
28VDC(20 joule) used for High energy ignition
5 min engine cool down for shutdown if high power setting for 1 min the last 5 min
20 sec cranking after discontinued engine start
Engine reverser
1.3 MAX reverse EPR when slip runway
1.6 MAX reverse EPR
80kt cut reverser power
60kt stow reverse handle
ART Automatic reserve thrust ATR Automatic thrust restoration
 ART disarms <49% N1 or slat retract  Only with auto throttle engaged
& armed only when N1>64%  Armed when:
 Activated when: o Pitch mode in takeoff &
o >30% N1 difference signal from DFGC or o Aircraft >350ft &
o Power loss to DFGC or o Both engines cut back >0.1 EPR
o 1-2 DFGS switch moved  Activated when:
 ART provides +850lb to JT8D-217C & +700lb to JT8D-219 o N1∆ >7% & > EPR∆ >0.25 or
 ART self tested on ground when slats set for takeoff o V/S is <0 more than 5 sec
 ART not armed when TO FLX chosen on TRP  ATR disconnected when A/T disconnected
 ART must be OFF for maximum takeoff thrust

Engine oil
16 quarts MAX
10-16 quarts Normal after start, 12-16 quarts before start, after parking min 12 quarts
10 quarts MIN limit
12 quarts MIN after engine shutdown
45psi Normal eng oil press, min 40psi for takeoff
<40psi Amber light & master caution + OIL PRESS LOW annunciation
<35psi Red light & master caution + OIL PRESS LOW annunciation
60°C-80°C Normal Oil temp
>135°C Amber light & master caution + OIL TEMP HIGH annunciation
>165°C Red light & master caution + OIL TEMP HIGH annunciation
General Engine Ignition
 N2 rotor drives the accessory gear box and:  GRD & CONTIN ignition setting used for:
o Engine starter o Engine start on ground
o Hydraulic pumps o Takeoff and landing
o CSD o Anti ice ON
o Fuel pumps o Turbulence heavy rain
o Oil pumps o Bird collision hazard
o N2 tachometer generator o Single engine operation
 EPR by PT7÷PT2  IGN OVRD ignition setting used for
 AIR supply switch must be OFF for engine start o Takeoff & land in heavy rain
 APU air must be ON during engine start o Heavy snow
 L ENG SYNC itself by R ENG o Standing water & slush
Engine fuel o Restart in flight
 Fire shutoff valve located in wing trailing edge o Flame out protection
 Fuel/air heater from 13th compressor stage.  IGN OVRD time limit: 2 min ON 3 min, 2 min ON 23 min OFF
 Fuel/air heater active for 1 min cycles
 Fuel Temp sensor downstream of fuel/air heater Engine reverser
 Fuel/oil heat exchanger downstream of FCU  Reverser shut of valve operated by 28VDC via GCR
 Fuel control unit regulated by:  Left reverser operated by L hyd syst & Right by R hyd syst.
o Eng inlet temp  Reverser has 2 accumulators in case of Hyd power failure
o N2 compressor RPM  Inflight reversers powered by accumulators only (prohibited)
o Diffuser section pressure  On ground,reverser shut of valve open (reverser avail) when:
 Fuel used can be monitored for 10 sec o Ground shift relay in ground mode or
Engine oil o Reverser CB pulled or
 o
Oil P & T sensed downstream fuel/oil exchanger  Normal reverse Reverser bucket unlatched
 OIL STRAINER CLOG annunc with master caution 1.4 EPR and MAX 1.6 EPR
9. Air
7.77psiΔ normal MAX allowed diff pressure (cabin alt 8000ft at FL370) 8.32 psiΔ ultimate MAX.
72psi MAX supply pressure (highest engine output monitored)
21psi HP bleed regulating for anti ice via ice pressure regulator valve
27psi MAX & MIN 21psi supplied pressure regulate valve for water pressurization & air condition
80°C MAX temp allowed in tail comp. TAIL COMP TEMP HIGH +master warning light
<1.3psiΔ of cabin differential pressure & engine failure, air condition will auto pack shutdown
18°C - 27°C Air temp when cabin temp in AUTO mode
54°C MAX allowable sensed temp from air-condition cycle machine
2 press relief valves start operate 7.97psiΔ to MAX relief valve differential pressure 8.32psiΔ
700-500ft/min is the normal cabin climb (adjustable 100-2000ft/min)
300ft/min normal cabin descend (adjustable 40-860ft/min)
10 000 ft cabin alt CABIN ALT & master warning appear
<1.3Δpsi cabin diff pressure both pack will close in case of engine failure
 Pneumatic pressure provided for:
o Engine air start
o Ice protection
o Air-condition
o Pressurization of water tank
 Pneumatic components in tail comp. aft of rear pressure bulkhead
 Augmentation valves regulates bleed the air from 13th stage
 Flow restrictor valve restricts bleed output from 13th stage
 Aircon air cooled by fans on ground & ram air in flight.
 Air supply switch (OFF-HP BLEED OFF 8th-AUTO) controls:
o Augmentation valve
o Aircon press regulating valve
o Aircon flow regulation vale MAX FL with one press system inop is FL 250
 Augmentation operates by signals from:
o Pressure sensor for air conditioning
o Temp sensor for anti ice system
 Air cond colder position chosen when supply not sufficient
 OAT <24°C = APU air set to ON (only one pack can be used)
 OAT>24°C = APU air set to AIR COND COLDER (both packs can be used)
 Cabin Temp regulated by temp control valve
 Cabin air recycled in AIR. On ground Fan will not be operative
 Butterfly (big changes. operative on ground only) & nozzle outflow valve (small changes) mechanically connected.
 FLOW light on when no sufficient aircon flow available or cabin leak
 RAM AIR VALVE can bet switched ON if both packs unserviceable for air-conditioning
 If pressurized after landing GROUND CONTROL RELAY sends a signal for controlled depressurization for 20 sec

10. Ice & Rain

Ice protection pressure regulator valve regulates pressure from pneumatic manifold to 21psi
Airfoil anti ice only operational ground control relay in flight mode
Tail de-ice cycle for 2.5min (150sec)
ICE PROT TEMP LOW when no sufficient temp for anti ice system
ICE PROT TEMP HIGH + Master warn when temp to high for anti ice system
ANTI ICE SUPPLY HIGH + Master warn when to high press feed into anti ice pneumatic system
AIRFL ICE PRESS ABNML + Master warn
8ththstage bleed for nose bullet, PT2and inlet guide vanes
13 stage bleed for inlet cowlings (jet pump mixes hot air with air for overheat protection)
ENG VALVE ON during valve movement
In case of elect failure valves stays in last selected position
Airfoil anti ice must be ON when flying in <6°C RAT. No airfoil anti ice >10ºC OAT
Wing heaters divided into 3 zones and operational on ground only
WING HEAT ON indicates operation of wing heaters (12kw for operation)(galley power auto turned off)
ICE FOD ALERT & ICE FOD INOP operative 20sec after land, Self testing for 2.5min and lights flash 6 times
MAX 315 knots bellow 10.000 feet if one windshield heat inoperative
Electrically heated:
 3 pitot tubes
 4 static ports
 2 A of A transducers
 RAM air temp probe

Normal ops ENG anti ice
 VALVE OPEN annunciation
 ENG ANTI ICE light ON
 IGN switch to GRND START & CONT
 ON between -15ºC to +6ºC
 ON only one at the time
Normal ops tail De-ice
 20min intervals to be used
 1min prior to flap selection
 2.5min cycles (150sec)
Normal ops airfoil anti ice
 X-feed pneumatic level open
 Anti ice switch ON
 ANTI ICE WING light ON
 ON when OAT <6ºC
11. Airdata & Navigation
3 Pitot tubes, electrical heated
 L i ot Pitot (tot r ssur to A ) ← tatic in ut fro L static (can be connected to Alt)
 R i ot Pitot (tot r ssur to A 2) ← tatic in ut fro R static (can be connected to Alt)
 Aux Pitot (tot pressure to STBY IA /A ti t r) ← Alternate static give static pressure
10 static ports, 5 on each aircraft side
5 static systems, (L Pilot, R Pilot, AUX, Cabin, Alternate) (AUX & Cabin static used for Cabin pressure cont)
•Aux static → abin r ssur contro r •Cabin static → abin r ssur contro r 2
• A → FG , ta warn , AT trns , GPWS • A 2 → FG 2, ta warn 2, AT trns , Flt recorder
257.5kt barber indicator when Vmo failure
25h of endless taping for DFDR Digital flight data recorder
DFDR starts when first start valve opens until 5 min after shut down
52h cassette recordings for QAR quick access recorder.QAR TAPE LOW annunciation when <25% tape left.
EFIS
10kt MAX fast/slow indication
2500ft: Radio Height (RH) Radio altimeter becomes alive
500ft: RH green background with 10ft increments
200ft: diagonal increasing orange field
•L i ot PF & & RMI2 ← Symbol generator 1 & (VG1, IRS1) → FG (VG spin up period 3 min)
•R Pi ot PF & & RMI1 ← Symbol generator 2 & (VG2, IRS2) → FG 2
>2h stops IRS should be turned OFF
IR ( ri ary Attitud and h ading in ut) → IRU (in rtia r f r nc unit) ← A -2
If one IRS available only:
 Only attitude and heading available (not during first 20 sec)
 A/C should fly straight and forward. Not to bank
 Heading must be updated manually
30 min power avail from batteries in case of power loss to IRS
N73°-S60° for magnetic heading. Crossing N73° HDG flag appear and True heading avail only
<N70° alignment 10min or less
N70-N78.25° alignment 15 min
IRU driv s: •Tri axial laser gyro (rotational motion, ro yaw itch) → Attitud & h ading out ut
•Tri axial accelometer (linear motion, gr at circ d artur ) → osition, ground s d, track
Weather radar Wx
IRS2 or Vertical gyro2 gives attitude info for Stab mode (scanning parallel to ground)
Wx shown only in ARC & MAP mode
Gain control adjusts amplification of radar echoes. (In Wx gain control is automatic)
5 meter minimum distance to ground personnel on ground use

 Attitude & heading by IRS or vertical gyro & direction indicator

 Voice recorder & flight data recorder in aft cargo department
 Ram Air Temp probe on fwd right side gives RAT/SAT to CADC 1&2
 Cockpit voice recorder records last 30min via 4 channels
o L Pilot audio
o R Pilot audio
o Service interphone
o Area mic
 Can be erased when:
o On ground and
o Park brake set and
o Push & hold erase button for 15 sec
 Transponder starts operating at liftoff
EFIS
 ADF modes : Rose, ARC, MAP EASY MEMORY
 (Wx) modes : ARC, MAP ADF AWF RAMP
 FMS modes : MAP, PLAN
 ILS showed on: selected side ND & opposite side PFD ADF: Rose Arc
 Wh n IL fr q s t RMI oint r shows 3 o’c ock Weather: Arc Map
 Testing the PFD display:
o ILS freq set and Fms: Map Plan
o In ARC or ROSE mode then
o Radio altimeter will show 40 ft
 If test button pushed >3sec ND and PFD will be tested &:
o ND shows 1 dot fly up &
o 1 dot fly left
o Radio altimeter shows 40ft
 12. Flight Guidance
Parallel rudder Series rudder
(By A/P rudder servo drive, moves rudder pedals MAX 17°) (By A/P yaw actuator. No pedal movement MAX 2.5°)
Active when: Active when:
o In Takeoff, Land & Go around modes only o In climb, Cruise & descend only
o Auto land must engaged or
o LOC TRACK, GS TRACK & <1500ft RH & >26° flap

Altitude advisory system:

 750ft before selected alt: lamp comes on steady & 2 sec sound alert
 250ft before selected alt: lamp goes off
 ±250ft d viation fro s ct d a t: advisory a t ight f ash s & ora warning “A titud ”
 Pitch select wheel inhibited (for VERT SPD & IAS/MACH) during ALT CAP & ALT HLD
 >FL100 MAX turbulence penetration speed of 285KIAS / MACH .75-.79 whichever is less
 <FL100 MAX turbulence penetration speed of 250KIAS
CLAMP throttle (auto throttle servo unpowered) occurs when:
 >60kt during takeoff
 A/T & Flight guidance pitch mode incompatible
FMA Flight Mode Annunciations
Comparator lights:
 A/P trim: ON when Horizontal stab not trim quick enough by A/P input
 ILS, Horizon, Heading: ON when diff exist between DFGS 1-2 or L/R displays
(Lights flashes on failed side and remains on, on non-failed side
 Monitor: ON when comparator unserviceable
<1500ft RH during approach:
 A/P app → AUT G/A in FMA If go around ogic r s nt
 F/D app → F/ G/A in FMA If go around ogic r s nt
 Man a → Man G/A in FMA If go around logic present
<FL270 FMA VERT SPD mode in IAS/MACH FMA indicates IAS climb
>FL270 FMA VERT SPD MODE IN IAS/MACH FMA indicates MACH climb (only available if > 0.5M)
FMA Takeoff mode
Throttles manually set to ≥1.4 EPR or 80% N2 to engage A/T
>60kt & TOGA button pressed will CLAMP throttles & engages TO mode (remove power from auto throttle servo)
Vref+10kt (6° climb pitch) should be maintained during TO as indicated on FD pitch
EPR sync in operation when: VOR TRK if within ±2 dots
 A/T engaged (≥1.4 EPR or 80% N2) If not a new VOR set after the
 ENG sync switch in OFF position cone of confusion within 3 min
 EPR > 1.1 basic HDG HLD mode will engage
≥200ft RH the A/P may be engaged
1500ft above field elevation CL EPR selected on TRP (thrust ratio panel) (MAX bank before clean up 15°)
3000ft pitch down & acceleration for clean up configuration (MAX bank after clean up 25°)
Climb Cruise Descend & Land
Gear down when glide slope alive
40° flap overhead outer marker (OM)
<1500ft FMA changes to AUT LAND in roll/pitch window if auto land selected (parallel rudder activates)
150ft RH ALN will show in FMA roll window if in auto land
50ft RH RETARD & FLAR monitored in Pitch window
Reverse thrust disengages A/T
After spin up & throttles all idle then ROL OUT in Roll and Pitch FMA window appears
AUTO BOX1 & AUTO BOX2 (DFGS 1 & 2) auto test 2min after touch down
Go around disengages when:  Auto Throttle A/T disengages when:
 Another pitch mode selected o A/T switch set to OFF
 Pitch select wheel turned o A/T switch pressed on throttle handles
 Pre-selected ALT captured o Turbulence mode engaged
 HDG HLD & ALT HLD or VERT SPD (when V/S >100ft/min)) o A/T monitor detects failure condition
Are the FD & A/P basic engagement modes o A/T in EPR & flap/slat design limit or Vmo
 HDG SEL knob 4 positions: o Power interrupted for 1/5sec
o Pulled position: engages pre selected HDG o Reverse thrust applied
o Normal position: 1° /click  Auto Pilot A/P disengages when:
o One step pushed: 10° /click o A/P switch to OFF
o Full pushed: Levels out ±3° from wings level o 1-2 DFGC switch moved
 ALT SEL knob 3 positions: o Power loss or failure of one DFGC
o Pulled position: arms ALT o Control wheel input
o Normal position: 1000ft/click o Suitcase trim handle moved
o Pushed position: 100ft/click o Control-wheel twin trim switch moved
 SPD/MACH knob 3 positions: o Control-wheel A/P disconct button pressed
o Normal springback position: 1kt/0.02M/click  Auto Pilot disconnect when:
o One step pushed: fast change o Flaps <26° and
o Fully pushed: Change between IAS/MACH o Before pressing TOGA button
13. Fire Protection
2 Parallel loops, Loop A & Loop B. Fire detection loop active when Loop shorts
 Class A fire: Tree, paper etc  APU fire:
 Class B fire: Liquid fire o Fire detection Loop
 Class C fire: Gas fire o Master Warning light
 Class D fire: Electric fire o Master caution light
 Class E fire: Metal fire o APU FIRE annunciation
Cargo fire: o LOOP A & B
 Each Cargo comp. got 4 detectors operated by 2 loops (A & B) o Oral warning
 2 fire bottles located in mid cargo comp. o APU Auto shutdown
 Diverter valve chose witch comp to divert fire bottles  Cargo fire:
 4 nozzles in each comp. 2 upper ceiling, 2 lower floor o SMK DET LOOP light
 Bottle nr1: direct injection for 30 sec. o Cargo fire light
 Bottle nr2: Timed extinguishing for 45min via metering valve o Fire light
 Flashing red fire light indicates timer is in operation spacing 15 min o Oral warning
Between agent nr1 and nr2. o Master caution
 Total fire suppression 60 min o Master warning
Cabin smoke or fire: o 2 orange Loop A & B lights
 3 smoke detectors in each lavatory.  If one cargo fire Loop unserviceable:
 Testing lavatory fire system: Press test button MIN 5sec o SMK DET LOOP light
 Melting halon extinguisher in lavatory trash can o Master caution
 When pulling T-handle:
 Engine fire: agent 1 for R ENG, agent 2 for L ENG o Fire bell silenced
o Fire detection Loop o Generator isolated
o Master caution o Engine fuel shutoff valve closes
o Fire T-handle light o Engine hydraulics cut off
o Loop light A & B o Pneumatic X-feed cut off
o Oral warning + bell o Activates fire agent
o If fire not extinguished after 30sec use other agent

14. Airframe & Interior

 E & E comp pressurized, can be reached through cockpit floor
 All cargo comp pressurized
 FWD cargo comp heated
 All doors are plug type doors
 4 slides total
 Side & centre windshields heated for anti icing & anti fogging
 Eye-brow window & clear-view window only defogged
 ntr windshi d crack → MAX 235 KIAS
 180liter water tank capacity (Right fuselage)
 Water service panel left fwd fuselage
 Water system pressurized by aircon syst.
 Water drain:
o FWD lavatory = FWD drain mast
o FWD galley = Waste box
o AFT galley, AFT L/R lavatory = AFT drain mast
15. Oxygen & Emergency
2 fixed systems. Cabin & flight deck
Flight deck: On demand mixable diluter system
Cabin: continuous flow oxygen generators
Crew Oxg bottle pressure 1850psi normal (60min) Min 900psi (30min)
82psi maintained between pressure-regulator & diluter demand regulator for flight crew masks
Flight crew mask Normal position: Mixture of Air/Oxg up to 30 000ft thereafter 100% Oxg
Flight crew mask in Emergency position: Slight over pressure & 100% Oxg to mask
Flight crew mask door must be open for Mic to function
>14 000ft Passenger mask falls down automatically (release latch powered by R/L DC BUS)
Passenger Oxg system is chemical continuous flow supplying for at least 15 min
CABIN Oxg ON annunciation when all passenger Oxg panels unlatched

 Situations:
o Emergency Oxg - After decompression
o Supplemental Oxg – After emergency Oxg use
o First aid Oxg – Medical treatment
o Protective Oxg – Smoke in Aircraft
 6x 120 liters portable Oxg bottles.
o 4liter/min first aid use 30 min
o 2liters/min for supplementary use 60 min
 Flight Deck Emergency Equipment
o 3x flash lights
o 3x smoke goggles
o 3x red life wests, 1 back of each pilot, 1 under observer seat
o 1x handcuff
o 1x halon fire extinguisher & 1x pair of gloves (keep dist. of 1-2 m)
o 1x fire axe left of observer seat
o 1x emergency VHF transceiver, 48h, Max 3 nm, 121.5 123.1MHZ
o 1x smoke hood (20 min Oxg)
o 1x 310l F/D crew cylinder. 1850psi = 1 hour 900psi = 30min
 Cabin Emergency Equipment
o Cabin emergency checklist
o 4x reserve life wests, 2 fwd 2 aft
o 8x infant life wests, 4 fwd 4 aft
o 5x flashlights, 2 over wing, 3 in galleys
o 1x moveable light in fwd galley
o 2x megaphones, 1 fwd galley 1 aft galley
o Crew life wests under each jumpseat
o 3x halon extinguisher, 1 fwd 2 aft
o 1x water extinguisher next to halon in fwd galley
o 6x 120 liter Oxg bottles 3 fwd 3 aft.
o 5x smoke hoods 2 fwd 2 aft 1 aft galley (Oxg for 20 min)
o 1x doctor kit (only certificated medical staff, log entry required)
o 3x first aid kit, 1fwd 2 aft
o 1x ELT transmitter aft right cabin, 48h, 121.5 & 243 MHZ
o 1x dangerous goods kit
 >10 000ft cabin altitude:
o Master warning
o CABIN ALT annunciation on OAP
o Ora warning “cabin a titud ”
o Seatbelt lights (in Auto position)
o No smoking lights (in Auto position)
16. FMS Flight Management System
2 databases, 1 active 1 inactive (the inactive one updated every 28 days)
5 DME stations within 200nm used for positioning (updated every 2 min)
2 routes (RTE1 & RTE2) programmable
FMS start operation when 100kt TAS
>FL100 only will wind velocity and direction be showed in FMS PROG page
>6min signal loss, FMS times out and continues in dead reckoning mode (MAP fail)
7.5nm MAX off track error showed on FMS progress page
Ground speed showed in ND when A/C equipped with IRS
>1000ft FMS VNAV mode may be engaged & CL EPR set
When within 2.5nm from FMS centre line NAV CAP appear
FMS Climb mode
During climb speed is maintained by changing pitch
<FL100 250kt is the climb speed
>FL100 econ climb speed will be maintained (can be changed to any MACH >0.5M)
One engine out data can be given under CRZ & CLMB modes
3 methods by inserting new FMS fix:
 VOR radial/DME distance
 VOR radial/VOR radial FMS RNAV gives:
 Coordinates
 Bearing/DME A/T → THRUST command
 checkpoints A/P F/D →PITCH command
FMS Approach descend mode VNAV can be activated 1000ft AGL, CLB EPR set
Disengage FMS latest 1000ft AGL FMS NAV gives:
Destination arrival not shown until
 >50nm away from departure airport A/P F/D → ROLL command
 <200nm to destination

 Inputs to FMS computer:

o Performance database:
o Aerodynamic data
o Engine data
o Fuel data
o Speed data
o Navigation database:
o Navigation aids
o Airways
o Waypoints
o Airport data
o Information entered:
o Initial position
o Gross weight
o Fuel data
o Flight plan
o Flight level
o CADC 1-2
o DFGS 1-2
o V/G D/G
o VHF
 VNAV DES shown in FMA when established on VNAV slope profile
 ±15kt allowed above trans level during FMS descend operation. Drag required appears
 ±10kt allowed under trans level during FMS descend operation
 >21nm off-track or different heading from FMS track descent path inhibit appears
 1000ft = VNAV full scale

17. Operational limitations Hydraulic oil

Runway slope maximum gradient: Takeoff +1.7% / -2.0%  19 quarts MAX quantity
Landing +2.0% / -2.0%  7 quarts MIN hyd quantity left system
37 000 ft MAX operating altitude  8 quarts MIN hyd quantity right system
8500 ft MAX takeoff and landing altitude Engine oil
-1000 ft MIN takeoff and landing altitude  16 quarts MAX quantity
+50°C bellow 2525 ft MAX takeoff and landing temp  12-16 quarts Normal before start
+40°C above 2525 ft MAX takeoff and landing temp  10-16 quarts Normal after start
-54°C MIN takeoff and landing temp  12 quarts MIN after engine shutdown
+35°C MAX enroute temp  10 quarts MIN limit
-76°C MIN enroute temp
Wind
ENG starter (9535) APU starter (9596) Eng ign OVRD (20j)  30 knots MAX demonstrated x-wind,
2 x 90 sec ON 2 x 90 sec 2 min ON  50 knots MAX headwind,
5 min OFF 5 min cooling 3 min OFF  10 knots MAX Tailwind
30 sec ON 90 sec start 2 min ON  12 knots MAX x-wind with rudder restricted
5 min OFF 60 min cooling 23 min OFF  12 knots MAX x-wind with manual rudder
  Pneumatic indication gage  Water panel heating
X-Tie relay operation  Lightning
 ND  Generators: Ground/Flight
 Vacuum clean
 PFD  APU: Fight only
 F/0 Compass  BAT Charging
 EPU: Never  GPU supplies GRND service bus

 HYD AUX pump  Galley power

 Galley power  Cooling fans
 Cooling fans  Wing heaters
 Primary Long trim (ground ops only)

 28VDC APU starter

 FWD stair open from inside
 Oxy mask release latch  Oxy mask release latch
(MAN ejection) (MAN ejection)
 Cabin pressure control
 FWD stairway  Cabin pressure control actuator
actuator  Refuel panel  Fuel pumps
 VHF COM 2  Emergency lights  Landing lights
 VHF NAV 2  Anti ice
 Fuel pumps  Stall warning
 Landing lights  (28VAC)
 Anti Ice
 Stall warning
 (28VAC)
 Low energy 115V eng start

 R CSD disconnect  VHF COM 1  28VDC Fuel start pump  L CSD disconnect
 Oxg mask release latch (AUTO eject)  VHF NAV 1  Fire detection control unit  Oxg mask release latch (AUTO ejection)
 L engine system display  Passenger addressing system  Fire extinguisher agents  Fire detect ion (agent low light)
 C System engine display  Fire warning system  R channel warning system (CB T24)
 Capt pitot heating  L channel warning system (CB U35)  R engine system display
 System engine display
 FMS fight management system powered from L RADIO AC BUS  28VDC high energy ignition
 FMS CDU(control display unit) powered from L/R RADIO AC BUS  Alternate standby instrument
 Cabin Oxg mask panel release latch powered mask from R/L DC BUS (automatic ejection)  28VDC eng start valve
 Cabin Oxg mask panel release latch powered from R/L AC BUS (manual ejection)

18. MD 80-series Electrics map

= AC power = DC power = Information box
19. MD80-SERIES MEMORY ITEMS

Engine Fire/Damage/Separation: AUTOTHROTTLE (PF).....................................

OFF
THROTTLE (PF) (affected engine).............................
(PF) "CONFIRM" IDLE

Two Engine Flameout: EMER PWR SWITCH..................................................

ON
ENG IGN SELECTOR....................................................
OVRD

Cockpit Smoke Removal: O2 MA K and GOGGLE ………………….......................ON/ 100%

During Unpressurized Flight COMMUNICATIONS.................................................
ESTABLISH

Air Conditioning Smoke/Fumes: O2 MASKS and GOGGLES .....................................

ON/100%
COMMUNICATIONS...................................................
ESTABLISH

Electrical Smoke of Unknown Origin:O2 MASKS and GOGGLES .................. ........................

ON/100%
COMMUNICATIONS................................. ..................
ESTABLISH
CABIN ALT CONTROL LEVER ...................................
MANUAL (DOWN)
EMER PWR ELE TOR…………………………………. ON/CHECK
* If emergency power checks normal
L & R GEN / APU/ L & R BUS SWITCHES:...OFF .................

Tail Compartment Temp High Light: PNEU X-FEED VALVE LEVERS.................................

CLOSE
AIR FOIL ANTI-ICE SWITCHES........................................
OFF
AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY SWITCHES...................
HP BLEED OFF

Complete Loss of AC Power: EMER PWR SWITCH.................................. ON

Runaway Stabilizer Trim: AUTOPILOT..................................................

DISCONNECT
Control Wheel Trim Switches... .................TRIM OPPOSITE

Cabin Altitude Warning: O2 MASKS and GOGGLES ..........................ON/100%

Rapid Depressurization CABIN ALT CONTROL LEVER ..................... MANUAL (DOWN)
OUTFLOW VALVE... ....................................FULL FORWARD &
MANUALLY LOCKED

Rapid decompression: O2 MASKS and GOGGLES……………………. ON/100%