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Crew
Operational
Documentation
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Dassault
EASy
CODDE 1
Airplane Description
DGT94085
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00-00 GENERAL
00-05 MISCELLANEOUS
00-05-00 UNITS
Conversion tables
00-05-05 GLOSSARY
List
CHAPTER DESCRIPTION
This chapter provides general features with respect to the CREW OPERATIONAL
DOCUMENTATION for DASSAULT EASy (CODDE 1), and also includes a list of units of
measurement and its corresponding conversion charts and formulas.
MANUAL DESCRIPTION
The CODDE 1 is divided into chapters, sections and sub-sections. CODDE1 is divided into
the following chapters:
- 00 GENERAL,
- 01 FLIGHT DECK,
- 02 AIRPLANE SYSTEMS,
- 03 TECHNICAL INFORMATION PAGES (TIP).
FOREWORD
This manual has been designed by Dassault Aviation in order to provide the flight crew with
Falcon systems description.
The CODDE 1 manual:
- Integrates all F2000EX EASy / F2000DX / F2000LX / F2000LXS / F2000S systems,
- Describes the systems from the pilot / airplane interface perspective,
- Provides systems user's guides in connection with CODDE 2,
- In chapter 02, is drawn up in accordance with ATA structure,
- Includes pilot oriented system schematics, consistent with the synoptics on the display
units,
- Is written so as to supports both daily operations and pilot's initial / recurrent training.
This manual is part of a documentation set including:
- Airplane Flight Manual (DGT88898),
- CODDE 2 (DGT88899), Operations manual - Procedures,
- CODDE 3: Quick reference Handbook - QRH1 Normal procedures (DGT94712) and
QRH2 Abnormal and emergency procedures (DGT94713).
Although each page of this document has undergone a careful and strict correction process to
ensure that the data contained herein and in the Airplane Flight Manual are in agreement, in
the event of a disagreement between these two documents, the Airplane Flight Manual is the
final authority.
This manual is therefore valid for the Falcon 2000EX EASy and variants (F2000DX, F2000LX,
F2000LXS and F2000S) reminded in each page header. It is strictly forbidden to insert any
additional page not provided by Dassault Aviation, except when explicitly authorized.
Dassault Aviation is not responsible of any non-approved data that may be inserted by
operators.
PAGE LAYOUT
HEADER
FOOTER
TEXT LAYOUT
SYMBOLOGY
The following definitions of NOTE, CAUTION and WARNING apply to the Crew Operational
Documentation for Dassault Easy 1 (CODDE 1).
NOTE
Concerns matters which are not directly related to safety,but which are sufficiently unusual or
important.
CAUTION
Concerns safety matters of secondary importance or which are not immediately
imminent.
WARNING
CONCERNS SAFETY MATTERS OF PRIMARY IMPORTANCE OR WHICH ARE
IMMEDIATELY IMMINENT.
Following symbols are used to represent messages displayed by the Crew Alerting System
(CAS):
- Warning CAS message ENGINES: ALL OUT
- Caution CAS message ENG 1: VIBRATION
- Advisory CAS message ENG 2: FUEL FILTER
- Number symbol: ".." symbol is used to identify one of the following number : 1, 2, 3 or 4.
ENG .. : OIL PRESS
- Abbreviation symbol: "XX" symbol is used to identify one of the following abbreviations:
LH, RH, UP, LW. BUS XX LOW VOLTAGE
DOCUMENTATION UPDATING
The Crew Operational Documentation for Dassault Easy is continuously updated to improve
its quality and to ensures compliance with the other airplane manufacturer's manuals (e.g.
Airplane Flight Manual, Performance Manual, …)
REVISIONS
The revisions are issued to insert urgent and non-urgent amendments and/or to add or delete
data.
They consist of:
- A new list of effective sub-sections, which enumerates all the valida sub-sections of this
manual and gives the actions to carry out (add, delete or replace),
- A set of pages to be inserted in this manual.
The owner of this manual is responsible for recording the revision.
The reader can then easily identify the amended text. Any revision bar will remain in the
margin, as long as the corresponding text is not further modified.
LIST OF REVISIONS
Issue 3
24-Mar-2005 Step 2 update: M2606, M2571 and M2629
or Revision 2
Sections reworded:
Revision 20 02-Oct-2020 - ATA 24 Electrical Power
- ATA 34_13 XPDR / TCAS (EASy II)
INTRODUCTION
The CODDE 1 (as the CODDE 2) is generic to a standard airplane technical configuration.
The following table lists the modifications and service bulletins referring to the particular
configuration of the reference airplane defining the fleet and the impact of the flight
documentation at the date mentioned in the header.
OPTION NO DESCRIPTION
M1896 Quick Access Recorder
M2100 LED navigation lights
M2250 A/C electrical distribution 115/230 V
M2290 Load-shedding for optional circuits
M2308 EFVS with HGS and MDU display capability
M2505 Radio altimeter 2
M2504 Third FMS
M2507 Third IRS
M2517 3rd Crew seat ERDA
M2518 Charging batteries by GPU
M2519 Jeppesen electronic treminal charts
M2528 AFIS
M2529 Brake heating
M2533 Ice detection
M2535 Third VHF
M2607 Aft smoke detector
M2610 Third Audio Panel (Step 2)
M2662 SELCAL
M2674 Concord lead acid battery
M2689 Third Audio Panel (Step 3)
OPTION NO DESCRIPTION
M2746 HGS CAT1 (without EFVS capability)
M2752 HGS CAT3 (with EFVS capability disabled)
M2759 EFVS with HGS and MDU display capability
M2760 HGS CAT I (with EFVS capability disabled)
M2821 Emergency Vision Assurance System
M2882 Third VHF on airplane with basic V provision
M2967 Complement to HGS CAT1 installed per M2760
M3177 Automatic brake at landing
M3254 EASy II 1st Cert Legacy IO
M3300 Localizer Performance with Vertical guidance approaches
M3301 Automatic Dependent Surveillance - Broadcast Out
M3302 Runway Awareness and Alerting System
M3303 Synthetic Vision System
M3304 Automatic Descent Mode
M3306 XM graphical weather
M3309 Controller Pilot Data Link Communication - ATN B1
M3318 HGS compatible with EASy II
M3381 EASy II 2nd Cert – NGIO, TOLD & TOGA for LXS/S
M3394 TCAS II change 7.1 MOPS
M3402 Controller Pilot Data Link Communication - FANS 1A
M3410 Circling approaches in FMS
M3453 New FADEC Software V9.0.3 for PW308C Engines
M3556 Autobrake integration with EASy II
M3688 EASy II 3rd Cert on legacy IO – TOLD & TOGA for LXS/S
M3942 EASy II 4th Cert on NGIO - FANS 1A latency timer fix
M3943 EASy II 4th Cert on legacy IO - FANS 1A latency timer fix
M-OPT006 EFVS improvement
OPTION NO DESCRIPTION
M-OPT060 FalconEye HUD
M-OPT061 FalconEye HUD with EVS
M-OPT062 FalconEye HUD without EVS, improvement of M-OPT060
M-OPT063 FalconEye HUD with EVS (EFVS down to 100ft OPS)
M-OPT173 Electronic Flight Bag for LXS/S
M-OPT261 Electronic Flight Bag - Installation of CMC CMA-1310 EFB-NG
M-OPT296 CPDLC Push to Load
CONVERSION TABLES
WEIGHTS
DISTANCES
SPEED
CAPACITY
FUEL
PRESSURE
TEMPERATURE
LIST
A Ampere
A/I Anti-Ice
AAL Above Airport Level
AB ABove
AC Acceleration Chevron
ACARS Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System
ACMF Airplane Condition Monitoring Function
ACT Attitude Compensated Tilt
ADC Air Data Computer
ADF Automatic Direction Finder
ADI Attitude Director Indicator
ADM Air Data Module
ADM Automatic Descent Mode
ADMS Airplane Diagnostic and Maintenance System
ADS Air Data System
ADU Air Data Unit
AES Airborne Earth Station
AFCS Automatic Flight Control System
AFIS Airborne Flight Information System
AFM Airplane Flight Manual
AFU Artificial Feel Unit
AGL Above Ground Level
AGM Advance Graphic Module
AHS Attitude Heading reference System
AIOP Actuator Input Output Processor
AM Amplitude Modulation
AMSL Above Main Sea Level
AOA Angle Of Attack
AOA ACARS over AVLC (Datalink)
AP Auto Pilot
APM Airplane Personality Module
APP APProach
APR Automatic Power Reserve
APT AirPorT
APU Auxiliary Power Unit
APU ECU Auxiliary Power Unit Electronic Control Unit
ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center
CKPT CocKPiT
CL Check-List
CLC Check-List Controller
CLR CLeaR
CMC Centralized Maintenance Computer
CMCF Central Maintenance Computer Function
CMD CoMmanD
CMF Communication Management Function
CMPTR CoMPuTeR
CMS Configuration Management System
COND CONDitioning
CPC Cabin Pressurization Computer
CPCS Centralized Pressurization Control System
CPDLC Controller Pilot Data-Link Communication
CPL CouPLing
CRS CouRSe
CRZ CRuise
CRU CRUise
CTC Computed Terrain Clearance
CTR-TK CenTeR-TanK
CVR Cockpit Voice Recorder
CW ClockWise
DAU Data Acquisition Unit
DC Display Controller
DCT DireCT
DDI Drift Down Index
DEST DESTination
DFDR Digital Flight Data Recorder
DGR DeGRaded
DH Decision Height
DISC DISConnect
DIST DISTance
DL Data Loader
DLS Data Loading System
DM Downlink Message
DMU Data Management Unit
DN DowN
DR Dead Reckoning
DSK Data Set Knob (knob of the cursor control device)
DTG Distance To Go
DTK Desired TracK
DU Display Unit
EASy Enhanced Avionics System
E.O. Range Engine Out Range
ECL Electronic Check-List
ECS Environmental Control System
ECTM Engine Condition Trend Monitoring
ECU Environmental Control Unit (cold air unit)
EDU Engine Diagnostic Unit
EEC Electronic Engine Control
EFVS Enhanced Flight Vision System
EGPWM Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning Module
EGPWS Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System
ENG-CAS ENGine and Crew Alerting System window
ENG-TRM-FUEL ENGine and TriM and FUEL window
EPB Electronic Phone Book
EPU Estimated Position Uncertain
ERS ERaSe
ET Elapse Time
ETA Estimated Time to Arrival
ETB Engine and Trim and Brake window
ETE Estimated Time Enroute
EVAS Emergency Vision Assurance System
EVMC Engine Vibration Monitor Computer
EVS Enhanced Vision System
F Flyover
FADEC Full Authority Digital Electronic Control
FAF Final Approach Fix
FANS Future Air Navigation System
FCD Fault Code Display
FCTL Flight ConTroL
FCU Fuel Control Unit
FD Flight Director
FGC Flight Guidance Computer
FGL Flight Guidance Panel
FLC Flight Level Change
FLGT MGMT FLiGhT ManaGeMenT
FMA Flight Mode Annunciator
RH Right Hand
RHDU Right Hand Display Unit
RNAV aRea NAVigation system
RNG RaNGe
RNP Required Navigation Performance
ROS ROtation Symbol
RP Reversion Panel
RST ReSeT
RTC Route Type Controller
RTN ReTurN
RTR ReTaRd (thrust reduction)
RVSM Reduced Vertical Separation Minimum
SA Safe Altitude
SAT Static Air Temperature
SBAS Satelite Based Augmentation System
SF x Slats Flaps SF1 to SF3
SFD Secondary Flight Display
SG Symbol Generator
SIC Second In Command
SID Standard Instrument Departure
SPD SPeeD
SPS Speed Protection System
SQ SQuelch
SRC SouRCe
STAR Standard Terminal Arrival Route
STAT STATus
STBY STandBY
STC Sensitivity Time Control
STD STandarD
SUA Special Use Airspace
SVS Synthetic Vision System
SYNC SYNChronization
TA Terrain Awareness or Traffic Advisory
TA/RA Traffic Advisory / Resolution Advisory
TALON Technology for Advanced Low Oxides of Nitrogen
TAS True AirSpeed
TAT Total Air Temperature
TAWS Terrain Awareness & Warning System
TBD To Be Defined
NOTE
Acronyms can be intentionally left in the singular in documentation.
01-05-00 GENERAL
Introduction
Flight deck philosophy and solutions
01-10-00 DESCRIPTION
Introduction
System distribution
Modular Avionics Unit (MAU)
Virtual backplane concept
Modular Radio Cabinet (MRC)
Avionics Standard Communication Bus (ASCB)
Local Area Network (LAN)
01-15-00 GENERAL
Introduction
Display units
01-20-00 GENERAL
Introduction
INTRODUCTION
The Enhanced Avionics System (EASy) cockpit has been developed to increase the flight
safety in all flight phases in normal or abnormal situations. To match this goal, a lot of
improvements have been made in:
- intuitive man machine interface,
- crew coordination,
- situational awareness,
- for maintaining pilots in the loop,
- for reducing pilot workload.
All flight informations such as navigation, status systems or flight management are displayed
into four 14.1 in digital display units: two Primary Display Units (PDU) and two Multifunction
Display Units (MDU), in which windows format and information can be modulated. These
screens present to the crew integrated information, managed with dedicated controls.
Because differents informations are needed depending on the flight phase or operating
conditions, the system is characterized by a great versatility and can be modulated at will.
To manage the EASy system, few controls are used. They are fitted in front of each station,
on the overhead panel or on the pedestal. Both crew members have access to all functions.
This allows any pilot to manage the entire system with his inboard hand while flying with his
outboard hand.
Some controls are dedicated to specific functions while other functions are accessed through
a graphical interface:
- in the flight deck, only functions that require a frequent action, a direct independent
access, or that would need to interrupt another task are given dedicated controls
(Autopilot, Autothrottle, AP/AT management, VHF COM tuning, Weather Radar
management, Check-list management, …),
- others functions that do not need a quick access are managed through a graphical user
interface: a trackball on the pedestal, called the Cursor Control Device (CCD), is the main
control to set and select functions through the display units.
The EASy flight deck has thus been designed around three fundamental principles:
- increase safety in all operations,
- increase system availability,
- increase crew comfort.
IMPROVED SAFETY
The EASy flight deck arrangement improves the situational awareness, the presentation of
the airplane technical status, and intends to reduce the pilots’ workload, and consequently the
human error rate.
SITUATIONAL AWARENESS
EASy answers this pilot's question: "What is our position, relatively to the flight plan, the
surrounding terrain, navaids, airports, airways, restricted airspaces, etc.?"
On pilot's request, the I-NAV map display shows any possible information from:
- The onboard sensors (traffic, weather, terrain threat),
- The onboard navigation data bases for (aeronautical data, geopolitical elements, etc.).
The pilot can adjust the size (up to full screen), the orientation, and the content of the I-NAV.
He can also move the I-NAV into another display unit.
EASy answers these pilot's questions: “Where does the flight path vector point to? What
performance can be achieved with the current engine power and airplane configuration?"
The HUD lookalike Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) gives a very clear picture of the airplane
flight path vector and energy:
- The Flight Path Symbol (FPS) represents the flight path vector. FPS now replaces the
ancient airplane symbol as the primary flight parameter,
- The Acceleration Chevron symbolizes:
o Potential flight path,
o Acceleration along the flight path,
- The airplane symbol that gives pitch and roll is always displayed in the ADI, although no
longer considered as the primary flight parameter.
Below the ADI, the Horizontal Situations Indicator (HSI) provides the pilot with the short term
navigation data.
Beside the ADI, the ENG-CAS window displays the primary engines parameters.
EASy answers these pilot's questions: "What are the AutoPilot and Auto-Throttle doing right
now? What will they do next? What if?"
On the PFD, above the ADI, the standard color-coded Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) helps
the crew to easily know:
- The current or active AutoPilot / Auto-Throttle modes and targets,
- The next or armed AutoPilot / Auto-Throttle modes.
The total number of AutoPilot modes being reduced, the Guidance Panel is simplified to give
a clear picture of the active modes with the same layout as the FMA.
The navigation sources used by the Flight Director are now limited to FMS and LOC.
The Flight Plan and WayPoinT List displayed in the I-NAV allow identifying the
repercussions of any change made in the flight plan, before activating it.
The overhead panel gathers all the airplane systems controls, and is designed so as to:
- Give the pilot a direct feedback of any action on any switch, knob, pushbutton, etc.
- Being entirely dim (dark cockpit concept) in normal operation. Nevertheless, for a few
systems, a permanent blue indication is displayed.
The Crew Alerting System (CAS) is permanently displayed in both pilots' primary field of
view as the sole means of indicating and warning. Each warning message conveys the
maximum information about the failure. All in-flight messages that do not require a pilot
action are not displayed.
The SYNOPTICS window provides the pilot with a clear and concise illustration of each
system. Each system is graphically represented with all its components (pipes, pumps,
valves, etc.) in accordance with the EASy color code, to give an instantaneous and clear
picture of the system status.
The STATUS page shows the airplane operating status, in displaying the current
limitation(s) associated with the failure(s) displayed in the CAS window.
The center part of EASy provides both pilots with a common work area. From top to bottom:
- The Overhead Panel to control all the airplane systems,
- The Guidance Panel to control the Auto Pilot and Auto-Throttle,
- Both central Multifunction Display Units (MDU) to ease the decision making,
- The pedestal to manage the flight.
Should a Display Unit (DU) fail, the pilot can reconfigure the remaining DU to retrieve all
necessary information.
IMPROVED AVAILABILITY
The integration of a maintenance computeur (CMC) within EASy allows improving the
dispatch rate of the airplane. This computer displays clear and concise instructions that make
the airplane maintenance more readable to the pilots.
INTRODUCTION
The Enhanced Avionics System (EASy) is based on Honeywell Primus Epic modular
architecture.
The system provides fast processing speed, data-link capabilities, and data storage capability
to bring large amounts of information into the cockpit for real-time use, resulting in increased
safety through enhanced situational awareness and reduced pilot workload.
The EASy system is characterized by its versatility. Depending on the flight phase or on the
operating configuration, most windows format and information can be modulated at will.
The main features of this avionics are:
- Two digital Primary Display Unit (PDU),
- Two digital Multifunction Display Unit (MDU),
- Graphical interface system managed with dedicated controls as Cursor Control Device
(CCD) and Multifunction Keyboard (MKB),
- Modular avionics architecture.
SYSTEM DISTRIBUTION
Channel B
Channel A
NIC MRC2
MAU 2
NIC NIM
Channel B
Channel A
MRC1
MAU 1
MAU OVERVIEW
The various functions of the MAU are distributed over a number of processing modules.
The MAU modules are field-replaceable and represent “building blocks” of the Primus EPIC
system.
Former dedicated air data and navigation computers become simple sensors. They provide
measurements of the environment and direct the information to a variety of processing tools
in the EPIC systems. The computer codes, residing on several processing modules, take the
measurement and produce the data needed by the rest of the airplane to provide safe,
accurate and reliable navigation and to produce the calculations required for flight.
Communication within and between each MAU is via a virtual backplane network.
Control I/O module provides primary interface with other avionics units such as Guidance
Panel (GP), Weather radar (WX), TCAS, HF1, HF2, VHF3, LSS and SATCOM. Control I/O
is a single channel module. Data which come from HF1 are received by Control I/O 1, data
which come from HF2 are received by Control I/O 2 and data which come from GP, TCAS,
WX, LSS, VHF3 and SATCOM are received by the both control I/O.
Custom I/O and Generic I/O modules are main gates to collect data from aircraft system
(inputs) and transmit data towards aircraft system (outputs). Custom I/O module and
Generic I/O modules are dual channel such that no single fault can cause loss of all signals
received.
MAU LOCATION
The Virtual Backplane Concept (VBC) is a way of combining a variety of system resources in
an airplane through the use of system buses that functions as a single network.
The MAU backplane is electrically divided into a lower backplane (Channel A) and an upper
backplane (Channel B). This design allows a user module to be installed into the lower
backplane, by flipping the module, into the upper backplane. Some modules, that need to be
addressed to both channels, connect to both channels through the backplane.
Each resource is not physically constrained and may be anywhere in the airplane. The Virtual
Backplane provides the interface between all the sub-systems so that they may function as
one.
The actual EASy backplane is a combination of several bus types and the physical backplane
of the MAU cabinets.
MRC OVERVIEW
DME
ADF
VIDL
NIM
VDR
XPDR
Two MRC are used in the EASy system. Non volatile memory is contained within each MRC
to store radio configuration information.
They house the VIDL (VOR / ILS / VHF Data Link), VDR (VHF Data Radio), XPDR, ADF,
DME and NIM modules. The optional VHF3 is stand-alone equipment.
MRC LOCATION
The EASy network interface extends the backplane busses beyond the MAU using the
ASCB-D. The network interface also supports a Local Area Network (LAN).
There are a variety of system network busses that support the entire network structure and
enable the system to tie together standard avionics equipment with the system components.
ASCB-D is a bi-directional community bus network designed to transfer a large amount of
digital data between airplane systems.
The LAN is a computer network designed to supplement the ASCB-D bus. It allows data
communication between the various sub-systems and allows the inclusion of an outside
computer for maintenance or data loading.
On the airplane, the LAN is used for:
- Data loading on the ground,
- Maintenance and test purposes on the ground with limited flight access,
- In flight, the bus carries charts and map-data from the Data Management Unit (DMU) as
needed (not applicable for airplane fitted with EASy II).
There are provision in the airplane for connections of personal computer and a LAN printer.
INTRODUCTION
The EASy system is characterized by its versatility. In fact, it gathers all the flight information
and management into four display units, which can be modulated at will. Depending on the
flight phase or on the operating configuration, most areas can be customized by the crew.
The EASy displays are set on the flight deck as follows:
- two outboards displays, fitted in front of each pilot station, which are called Primary Display
Unit (PDU). Each screen is a private area: the crew members can manage their PDU
independently,
- two central displays, called Multifunction Display Unit (MDU). These screens are
considered shared areas, as both of the crew members can access them with their own
controls.
All the functions are gathered in four screens, and can be accessed by using a cursor, just
like on a computer. This new way flying an airplane allows the crew to focus on safety and
makes the flight management easier.
DISPLAY UNITS
The Primary Display Units (PDU), as well as the Multi-function Display Units (MDU), is
divided into 4 windows. Horizontally, these display units are split into 1/3 and 2/3 screen
width. Vertically, they are split into two equal parts.
Thus, two windows have the size of 1/6 of the display area and 2 windows have the size of
1/3 of the display area: the windows are then named 1/3 windows and 1/6 windows.
A window cannot be blank; a default window is always displayed.
2/3 1/3
1/3 1/6
window window 1/2
PARTICULARITIES
Even though the screen is split in those four windows, some pages of the Multi-function
Display Units (MDU) can be combined in order to be displayed into a vertical 1/3 window, a
1/2 window, a 2/3 window, or even a full screen.
1/2 window
GENERAL
The PDU is fitted in front of each pilot station (LH Display Unit and RH Display Unit) in a
normal display unit’s configuration. It basically gathers the indications usually displayed in a
classic flight deck such as ADI (Attitude Director Indicator), Horizontal Situation Indicator
(HSI).
Each PDU contains therefore:
- An Attitude Director Indicator (ADI),
- An Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI),
- An ENG-CAS page, comprising permanent engine parameters information and the CAS
messages display area,
- A 1/6 window, which can be filled at will.
ENG-CAS
ADI
HSI
1/6 window
FIGURE 01-15-05-00 RIGHT HAND PRIMARY DISPLAY UNIT
In a normal configuration, the ADI, the HSI and the ENG-CAS window are fixed and cannot
be changed to another window.
On the other hand, the 1/6 window can be modulated. It depends on the number of display
units available.
The Primary Display Unit (PDU) provides all the basic flight information necessary to aviate,
navigate in short term, communicate and supervise airplane status.
Integrated Primary Flight Display (IPFD) is the basic configuration of PFD for any airplane
fitted with EASY II.
The IPFD integrates the formerly separate ADI and HSI windows in same window.
Transparency and haloing effects are applied as required to the PFD layer objects to
provide for the ambient and continuous display of the sky and ground on the background
layer while ensuring appropriate contrast for objects readability. The purpose is to have a
display large enough with the appropriate compression factors.
The IPFD is designed to be conformal with Synthetic Vision (SV) when displayed. SV is
an option of EASy II.
The purpose of the IPFD with SV is to improve the overall flight safety by greatly
increasing the crew situational awareness using 3D terrain synthetic representation while
maintaining the existing PFD intended function. The synthetic terrain and associated
objects, or its substitute in case SV is not displayed, are set as a background layer for the
instrument layer.
ENG-CAS window
GENERAL
The MDU offers more freedom in the display configuration, as no window is permanent in
normal situations.
PAGES LIST
PAGES FORMATS
The MAINT window is only available when the airplane is grounded, for maintenance
purposes. This window is a 2/3 window format, which can be activated from either the lower
or the upper 1/3 windows of each MDU.
CURSOR MANAGEMENT
Just like on a computer, information and functions can be accessed through a cursor
designation in the display units. Thus, the Cursor Control Device (CCD) is the first crew
control. There are two CCD and therefore two associated cursors in the cockpit. When its
trackball is rolled, a corresponding cursor moves in the displays.
The cursor is used in the displays for:
- selecting or deselecting an item, thanks to <ENTER> on the CCD,
- modify a value or in a data field, thanks to the data set knob on the CCD.
CURSOR DESCRIPTION
Each crew member drives his own cursor independently from the other. In order to
differentiate the Left Hand (LH) cursor from the Right Hand (RH) cursor, both cursors have a
different shape:
A cursor is considered inactive if no action on any controls of the CCD has been done during
30 seconds, and disappears from the screen. When the cursor has disappeared, any
trackball movement displays the corresponding cursor at its previous location; and any
action on the other controls or on the Multi-function KeyBoard (MKB) shortcuts that might
displace the cursor turns it to an active status.
When reactivated or when moved from another display, a cursor blooming effect appears,
helping the crew member to localize his cursor.
As the Multifunction Display Units are considered common areas, both cursors can be
displayed in the same window. When both cursors are in the same window, one is inhibited
following these rules:
- if cursor A enters a page where cursor B is already active, cursor A is inhibited,
- if cursor A enters a page where cursor B is inactive, the cursor B is inhibited.
The trackball is the primary mean to move the cursor through a display or from one
display to the other:
- the left pilot can move his cursor through the Left Hand PDU and the two MDU,
- the right pilot can move his cursor through the Right Hand PDU and both MDU, as
the two MDU are considered common working areas.
To move a cursor on a display, simply roll the CCD trackball: the cursor follows the
movement, just like the cursor of a mouse on a Personal Computer.
To move a cursor from one display to another, scroll the cursor using the trackball in the
direction of the desired display. When at the edge of a display, continuing scrolling makes
the cursor jump the edge and appear in the contiguous display.
Display switch
The cursor can be directly allocated to a desired display at any time, just by clicking on
the corresponding direction on the display switch of the CCD. In that case, the cursor
appears on the desired display at its home location:
- on the MDU, the home location is the lower left corner of the display unit for the Left
Hand (LH) cursor and the lower right of the display unit for the Right Hand (RH)
cursor,
- on the PDU, the home location for the LH cursor is the HSI menu button, located at
the lower left corner of the HSI window, and the ATC field in the Permanent Radio
Bar for the RH cursor.
WINDOWS MANAGEMENT
INTRODUCTION
The EASy flight deck philosophy is characterized by a great flexibility in the windows
arrangement.
However, some windows contents are not modifiable, and interactions within the pages are
impossible.
On the opposite, other pages can be customized at will as the crew members can select a
specific page to be displayed. This is the case for all MDU pages, and for the pages of the
two lower windows of the PDU.
Also, the FLIGHT MGMT, the WPT LIST and the I-NAV pages can be displayed in different
formats (1/6, 1/3, 1/2, 2/3, full screen). The other pages can be displayed in only one format.
The windows management comprises all the ways to select a window in a display.
SELECTING A PAGE
Active page
The page inside which a cursor is present is called active page and the different controls
of the Flight deck has an effect on the active page parameters.
When active, a page is framed in cyan.
Window selection:
PAGES LAYOUT
GENERAL RULES
Each page has a specific layout, depending on selected menu items. In fact, some pages
gather multiple informations and from a toolbar or a tab, different layers or content can be
selected.
When the page features a toolbar, it is generally displayed at the top of the page
(I-NAV, FLIGHT MGMT):
On pages with multiple informations, each content is represented by a tab in the upper part
of the page; the content of each tab is accessed by simply clicking on the corresponding tab
(FUEL, ELEC, … synoptics).
The principle is the same for the FLIGHT MGMT and AVIONICS pages which both contain
tabs.
When a page or a tab contains data which are to be filled in a chronological order, reading is
done from left to right and from the top to the bottom (FLIGHT MGMT):
EXPANDING PAGES
The FLIGHT MGMT (flight management) page is specific since it can be expanded from a
1/6 to a 1/2 window by combining a 1/6 and a 1/3 format. This does not only expand the
page but it also simultaneously displays the 3 tabs of the FLIGHT MGMT page.
In order to do it, simply select the FLIGHT MGMT page in a 1/6 window and select it again in
its adjacent 1/3 window.
The FLIGHT MGMT can also be displayed in a 2/3 window, then only two tabs are
displayed; the third one being represented by a tab. From this format, select the adjacent 1/6
window to display all three tabs.
The WPT LIST can be obtained in a vertical 1/3 format by combining the two 1/6 windows
(to combine windows, simply select the same window in the closest window to be
combined). Combining a 1/3 WPT LIST with a vertical 1/3 format brings a full screen WPT
LIST.
The basic format of the I-NAV is 1/3, but a 2/3 window (i.e. covering the two 1/3 quadrants)
can be obtained by combining two 1/3 I-NAV or WPT LIST windows on the same display, or
even create a full screen I-NAV or WPT LIST by selecting the FULL I-NAV page in the 1/6 or
the vertical 1/3 window menu.
NOTE
The WPT LIST and the FLIGHT MGMT have been designed around a 1/6 window, in order to,
be managed in this format in a most remote case of two displays failure. These windows have
therefore multiple tabs when displayed in a restricted format.
1/6 window
1/3 window
1/2 window
2/3 window
Full screen
FIGURE 01-15-10-12 AVAILABLE WINDOWS FOR FLIGHT MGMT, WPT LIST AND I-NAV PAGES
INTRODUCTION
The graphical interface is composed of several graphical objects; which have different
properties and functions. All of these objects are accessed with the CCD, and actions can be
performed either using the CCD or the MKB.
POPUP MENU
INFORMATION BOX
DATA FIELDS
To enter data in the data fields, the crew members can either use the MKB or the data set
knob CCD. To complete an entry:
- Place cursor in the desired field: it is then framed in cyan, indicating that it is active,
- Enter the value, using either the CCD (an arrow is displayed when this mean is available)
or the MKB,
- To validate a CCD entry, move the cursor or press the enter buttons of the CCD (in this
case if another data field is to be set, the cursor automatically moves to the concerned
field),
- To validate a MKB entry (the cursor being caged until the entry is validated), either:
o Press the enter buttons on the CCD,
o Use the display switch,
o Use MKB shortcuts,
o Cancel the entry via the CLR / DEL key on the MKB.
If a data field is exited before the entry is validated, the data reverts to the previous value. In
this way, the system is protected against any uncompleted entry.
ACTION
OBJECT FUNCTION
PERFORMED WITH
ACTION
OBJECT FUNCTION
PERFORMED WITH
The green value in this field is system CCD data set knob
defaulted (and modifiable). MKB keypad
SYSTEM DEFAULT DATA
The white value in this field is pilot CCD data set knob
inserted. MKB keypad
PILOT MODIFIED ENTRY
INTRODUCTION
To facilitate the reading of information in the EASy interface, a color code has been defined.
This color code applies to:
- all displays, readouts and lighted pushbuttons,
- all labelling and placards when located in the flight deck.
The color code aims to alert the crew of conditions requiring either attention or immediate
action. It helps the crew members in their operations, as the color code makes obvious what
input is possible or not, and puts forward information in abnormal situation.
The SYNOPTICS page contains dedicated symbols associated with a specific color code. As
it is specifically used in the synoptics, explanations concerning this color code can be found in
each relevant CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA sub-sections.
WARNING ALERTS
is associated with short term danger or emergency situation. That includes fires, loss
of such basic parameters as attitudes, airspeed and altitude loss of guidance cues. Red is
also used for some events like AutoPilot disconnection. It is also relevant to out of normal
range conditions.
The following table shows some examples of red indications:
WARNING
IN THESE CASES, AN IMMEDIATE CREW ACTION IS REQUIRED SINCE THE PHYSICAL
INTEGRITY OF THE AIRPLANE CAN BE JEOPARDIZED IN SHORT TERM.
CAUTION ALERTS
WARNING
IN THESE CASES, CREW ATTENTION IS REQUIRED EVEN IF NO IMMEDIATE ACTION IS
EXPECTED. NEVERTHELESS, FLIGHT CONTINUATION MAY BE COMPROMISED.
AUTOMATION STATUS
For all automated functions, a specific set of colors has been defined in order to depict the
status of the automated systems:
- represents the active target: what the system is aiming for now,
- corresponds to what is about to happen. As such, it means armed mode,
pending modification: what the system will do next,
- defines an inactive target.
TARGET
COLOR MEANING EXAMPLES
STATUS
SYSTEM STATUS
The status of a system or of system-computed data is notified by a green and cyan color
code:
- depicts a normal or active status of a system or system-computed data,
- , like in the automation status color code, corresponds to an armed mode or a
preset target. It depicts the next status of the system or system data.
BACKGROUNDS
Gray
Gray is a neutral background color. It is used to delimit sectors or areas. When used as
the background color of character strings, gray means that this parameter cannot be
selected or modified, e.g.: labels, units, scales.
On the synoptic pages, gray is used to depict an element which is not active.
Black
Black is the default background color or string color for reverse video. When used as the
background color of a parameter, it means that this parameter can be selected or
modified by the crew member.
White
is a default color. Every other indication or parameter that does not pertain to
the color code described before is displayed in white. It is used for all labels on controllers
and in windows, as well as for pilot selected inputs or overridden data in order to
differentiate them from system data.
Blue
is the control feedback color code after a normal crew selection in the overhead
panel. It is also used in the flight plan WPT LIST to highlight the row where the CCD
cursor lies.
Brown
depicts the earth in the ADI (as well as on the standby instrument), in the altitude
tape and in the I-NAV regular terrain representation.
Yellow
is used for airplane symbol on the ADI, WX symbology and terrain alerts in the I-
NAV and TRAFFIC windows.
The color code does not only include the use of colors but also usage of different
backgrounds, different fonts, videos and flashing:
- the fonts of the flight deck can be of three sizes: large, medium and small,
- a reverse video is also available for alphanumeric strings. The definition of a reverse video
for a string color is:
o in normal video, the string is displayed in a color and the background is black,
o in reverse video, the string is black and the background is displayed in the previous
string color :for example, the modes displayed in the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA)
appear in normal video when Auto Pilot is off and in reverse video when AP is on,
- flashing alerts the crew members that an action is required.
OVERHEAD PANEL
Each overhead panel systems are framed with a different color per system for a better
ergonomy.
In nominal operation the overhead panel should be dark. This is the dark cockpit philosophy:
by quickly looking at the overhead panel, the crewmembers can figure which command is not
in its nominal position.
Four colors are used:
- red: the fire pushbuttons become red when a fire is detected and stay red until the fire is
extinguished,
- amber: some pushbuttons become amber when the crew decides, during a failure
procedure completion, to put the system into an abnormal status (off for example). It
indicates the pushbutton position but not the feedback of the system status,
- blue: some pushbuttons become blue when the crew decides to switch on some particular
systems (anti-ice, wipers, interior/exterior lights). It indicates the pushbutton position but
not the feedback of the system status,
- green: two pushbuttons (EXT POWER and APU) become green when a nominal
operating of the system is detected. It indicates the feedback of the system status.
INTRODUCTION
The EASy system is build to adapt the menu list and the pages layout depending on the
availability of the display units, i.e. in case of a display unit failure or advance graphical
module (AGM) failure. The aim of this flexibility is to reach a constant level of functionality at
any time, by keeping the PDU and MDU based functions repartition in case of failure.
At any time, the crew member can display the same page in multiple windows, i.e. he can
display the I-NAV in both Multifunction Display Units depending on the layer he might want to
see. In the same way, multiple SYNOPTICS pages can be displayed at the same time but the
same synoptic cannot be displayed in more than one display unit at once.
In case of restricted display unit’s configurations, some rules have been defined:
- The Pilot Flying (as defined on the Flight Guidance Panel) always has a full and
permanent PDU window with permanent ADI, HSI and ENG-CAS windows,
- The Pilot Non Flying always keeps at least a permanent ADI,
- The Electronic Check-list (ECL) is always available from a direct access,
- The MDU are identical and independent. Therefore, the loss of a MDU does not change
anything in the content of the one remaining, except for the electronic check-list which
remains present in the remaining MDU,
- The menu lists increase as the available display areas decrease.
The normal configuration, available with running engines or APU, is a four display unit’s
configuration.
In case of a display unit failure or advance graphical module failure, after procedure complete
the system reconfigures in order to continue to provide a full functionality. Below are
described the configurations corresponding to one PDU, one MDU failure and one AGM
failure (three operating display units), as well as the failure of two display units or two AGM.
The mini-load configuration corresponds to the two operating displays configuration, except
that some controls are not powered since the mini-load runs on the batteries.
NOTE
In the following figures, some are colored in blue areas as they can be replaced by an other
page and therefore be customized. While some others are fixed and cannot be changed: these
are then displayed in gray background.
MINI-LOAD CONFIGURATION
On ground before running the APU or the engines, or during the flight in case of a total
electrical generation failure, the airplane systems run on mini-load. The mini-load
configuration provides in a reduced configuration all the windows normally available. Only the
Left Hand PDU and the upper MDU are powered.
The mini-load provides electrical supply for two display units, in the same configuration as
with two operating displays; i.e. with a complete Left Hand PDU and an upper MDU fitted with
either an augmented PDU or a regular.
The crew switches from one screen to the other just like in the two displays configuration,
using the pushbutton on the Reversion Panel (RP).
A fully operational normal configuration is a four displays configuration. The crew members
can adjust their own PDU and the MDU according to their needs at different flight phases.
One exception is in the lower MDU: the CHECKLIST is only available in the lower 1/6
window.
The ATC DTLK window may be displayed in any of the dedicated 1/6 area around the
Display Units. The system accepts to display only one ATC DTLK window per display.
After procedure completed if the upper or lower MDU fails, all its functions are dispatched to
the remaining MDU. In the above configuration, the only change is the Electronic Check-List,
now also displayed in the lower 1/6 window of the upper MDU.
NOTE
There are no changes in the content of the PDU and the MDU compared to a four display units
configuration.
After set to OFF the corresponding display diming knobs on the Reversion Panel, the lower
MDU suffers no change, but the upper MDU now displays the failed PDU. As with a MDU
failure, there are no changes in the contents of the PDU and MDU.
NOTE
There are no changes in the content of the PDU and the MDU compared to a four display units
configuration.
After set the corresponding AGM reversion knobs to REV on the Reversion Panel, all MDU
functions are dispatched to the remaining MDU.
FIGURE 01-15-25-04 TWO PDU AND UP MDU CONFIGURATION WITH ONE AGM FAILURE
NOTE
There are no changes in the content of the PDU and the MDU compared to a four display units
configuration.
CAUTION
Never turn off a DU which displayed a red cross.
If two display unit’s failure or two AGM failure occurs, after procedure complete, no
capabilities are lost, only the menu lists increase in each available window.
The Pilot Flying PDU has now two additional pages in the 1/6 window, the WPT LIST and
FLIGHT MGMT pages.
The Pilot Non Flying display can be configured using the pushbutton on the Reversion
Panel (RP), allowing the crew to switch between:
- An augmented PDU:
o The ENG-CAS and the HSI are no more fixed, the ENG-CAS window now also
comprises the FLIGHT MGMT and the WPT LIST, while the HSI window can display the
SYNOPTICS and the I-NAV,
o The traditional 1/6 window is enhanced with the FLIGHT MGMT, the WPT LIST and the
electronic CHECKLIST,
o The ADI is permanent; a heading scale is added in its horizon line when the HSI is not
displayed.
- A regular MDU, to which the RADIOS page is added.
TWO DU FAILURE
If two displays units failure occurs, after set to OFF the corresponding display diming knobs
on the Reversion Panel, no capabilities are lost.
If two AGM failures occur, after set the corresponding AGM reversion knobs to REV on the
Reversion Panel, no capabilities are lost.
FIGURE 01-15-25-06 TWO OPERATING DISPLAYS CONFIURATION WITH TWO AGM FAILURE
CAUTION
Never turn off a DU which displayed a red cross.
INTRODUCTION
The Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) provides horizontal navigation information, airplane
configuration status and permanent radio information. Reversion flags, miscompare flags and
failure indications are also displayed when conditions are met.
INTRODUCTION
The Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) window provides attitude, airspeed, altitude and vertical
speed information. It also provides Flight Modes Annunciator (FMA). Reversion flags,
miscompare flags and failure indication are also displayed when conditions are met.
For more ADI information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 22 and ATA 34.
In this example, pilot has selected manual speed mode on the GP, therefore manual speed
bug is displayed, in magenta.
ENG-CAS WINDOW
The ENG-CAS window provides primary engines information and a dedicated Crew Alerting
System (CAS) area. The window is permanently displayed on both PDU (upper 1/6 window)
in 4 and 3 displays configuration. It can be removed on the PNF PDU in only two displays
configuration.
Crew Alerting System (CAS) consists in a dedicated area which is able to display 10
messages among the stack of all messages.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 31.
The lower portion the window displays the primary engine parameters.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 70.
ENG-TRM-BRK window gathers secondary engine parameters, trim and fuel information as
well as primary APU parameters. This window complements ENG-CAS window for engine
parameters.
ENG-TRM-BRK window can be displayed on pilot request in the lower 1/6 of each PDU.
There is no graphical interaction possible in this window. AFM and check-list require to
display this window on PF PDU for take-off and landing phases due to the presence of trim
indication.
NOTE
ENG-TRM-BRK window will Popup automatically in case of engine parameter excess or when
the crew member use aileron and rudder trim controls and the aileron or rudder trim position
exceeds the neutral range.
RADIOS WINDOW
The RADIOS window gathers all controls for managing the complete airplane set of radio
device. In addition to the primary tuning controls and modes which can be found in the HSI
Permanent Radio Bar, RADIOS window provides the remaining secondary radio functions.
The RADIOS window can be displayed on pilot request in the lower 1/6 of each PDU, or by
using HF shortcut on the MKB (this would Popup HF page).
TRAFFIC WINDOW
The TRAFFIC window provides a close-up and de-cluttered view of TCAS traffic plots and
TAWS alerting terrain immediately around the airplane.
Both crew members can manually access this window by pressing the TRFC shortcut on their
respective MKB. However, TRAFFIC window can only be closed using the CCD window
menu.
Associated with the TAWS and TCAS aural warnings, this tactical window would Popup on PF
PDU whenever a TCAS RA or a TAWS alert condition occurs to provide immediately traffic or
terrain threat clear view. No graphical interaction is allowed: range is fixed to 5 NM.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 34.
SENSORS WINDOW
SENSORS window gathers all controls to manage airplane position sensors. This window can
be displayed on pilot request in the lower 1/6 of each PDU. It provides two main tabs:
- NAVIGATION,
- and WX / LSS / TAWS.
The WayPoinT List (WPT) window supplements I-NAV by equivalent text-based flight
planning operations and concise view of the active and pending flight plan. All the I-NAV
graphical flight planning modifications can also be done on WayPoinT List using the same
object-task method and the same dialog box.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 34.
As the I-NAV and WayPoinT list window provide more tactical flight planning operations, FMW
is aimed at providing strategic mission planning.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 34.
When selecting SYNOPTICS in the display menu, the tabs on top of the window allow the
pilot to access all the airplane systems information. The displayed systems are labeled ENG,
ELEC, FUEL, HYD, ECS, and BLD.
The SYNOPTICS window is a 1/3 screen and can be displayed in each MDU.
Refer to respective ATA for ENG, ELEC, FUEL, HYD, ECS and BLD synoptics.
STATUS TAB
Systems overview
TEST TAB
TEST tab gathers all system testing controls (except the FIRE test switch).
INTRODUCTION
The CHECK-LIST window is displayed in the lower right quadrant of the lower MDU. It allows
to display and manage the Electronic Check-List (ECL). The full-flight ECL provides normal
procedures and check-lists as well as the complete set of emergency and abnormal
procedures. Emergency and abnormal procedures are identical to the one presented in the
Airplane Flight Manual (AFM). Normal procedures and check-list are adapted from AFM
normal procedures.
When a failure occurs, the ECL presents the corresponding abnormal/emergency procedure
and guides the crew in completing this procedure. The CHECK-LIST window can also be
used to review any procedure, as all procedures are accessible at any time.
The Electronic Check-List (ECL) window provides from top to bottom:
- A header, to display current check-list name or menu name,
- A display area for check-list items,
- A menu for check-list management using the cursor at the bottom.
CHECK-LIST WINDOWING
The Check-List Controller (CLC) provides a convenient and full-time dedicated controller to
manage the ECL. One CLC is available for each crew member but their actions are
combined.
The check-list items are designated by a green arrow-shaped cursor, which is driven by the
CLC. The line item designated by the CLC cursor is called the current item.
As the CLC provides a dedicated and independent control, the CCD offers more possibilities
to navigate inside the check-list. Using the CCD, the crew members can select functions
from the toolbar, which cannot be accessed with the CLC.
The current check-list item designated by the CCD cursor is preceded by the green arrow-
shaped cursor and framed in cyan.
Use the trackball of the CCD to move the cursor through the page. To acknowledge an item,
press on the CCD <ENTER> pushbutton.
When scrolling is possible, a cyan arrow is displayed at the top right of the page. To view the
following items, turn the CCD knob.
For more information, refer to 01-20-15 / CURSOR CONTROL DEVICE.
FUNCTIONS
Show Cklsts
The Show Cklsts menu contains the Electronic Check-List data base. All the procedures
that are listed in the Airplane Flight Manual (emergency, abnormal and normal) can be
viewed by selecting respectively the Emerg, Abnormal, and Normal check-lists.
The crew can consult the check-list data base at any time.
Cklst Funct
The Cklst Funct menu provides several functions than can be performed within a
procedure or the ECL. It can only be accessed using CCD.
■ Undo Action
■ Cklst Override
Instead of checking manually all the items of procedure, crew members can use
this function to acknowledge at once the entire procedure.
■ Cklst Reset
At any moment, instead of undoing each action at a time, selecting this function
allows to clear the entire procedure.
■ Queue Reset
■ Reset All
This function allows to clear all the procedures that were displayed in the
Active Abnormal queue, even if they are still associated with a CAS message. It is
only available when the airplane is on the ground.
■ Auto Popup
The Auto Popup function is selected by default. It allows an automatic Popup of the
SYNOPTIC page, at the appropriate tab, whenever an item requires to check a
system status.
Active abnormal
The Active Abnormal queue displays the procedures that are associated with detected
failures, i.e. identified by an amber or a red CAS message. The list of procedures is then
displayed, in the color (red or amber) corresponding to their priority. If there is only ONE
red message or ONE amber message without a red CAS message, the procedure will
automatically pop-up in the ECL window.
The ACTIVE ABNORMAL check-list menu can be rapidly accessed using the C/L
pushbutton either on the CLC panel or on the MKB. The number at the top right of the
page permanently indicates the number of red and amber active abnormal memorized by
the system.
ITEMS DESCRIPTION
Several items can be found in the ECL pages, displaying information or requiring a crew
action. Most of them require to be checked manually by crew members using the CCD or the
CLC.
The action items indicate to the crew an action to perform. They are identified by an empty
gray square displayed at the beginning of the item. When an item is completed by the crew
members, the square is filled in with a green check mark and the text will turn from white to
green.
The arrow-shaped cursor stays at the beginning of the line until crew members check it to
declare they performed the action.
DEFER ITEM
Some actions of a procedure may have to be performed later on, during another phase of
flight or when airplane enters specific conditions. Such items are separated from the other
procedure item by white dashes above and below the corresponding group of actions. The
ECL always presents the flight crew with the deferred item with the relevant phase of flight
(above the first deferred item).
The pilots can choose to complete or defer these items depending on the phase of flight. If
they prefer delaying these actions, they can use the defer function:
- By moving the CLC joystick backward,
- Using the CCD, in clicking on the Defer Item function in the ECL toolbar.
When an item is deferred, a Recall box is displayed in the upper left corner of page and the
cursor simultaneously jumps to the next Active item.
The last item of the procedure can not be deferred. To reach the deferred item(s), either:
- Click on the Recall box using the CCD cursor, the cursor to the first deferred item,
- Move the CLC joystick upward, to display the last deferred item.
In some cases the procedure varies according to the status of a system; the crew is then
questioned through a conditional item. This conditional item is answered by YES or NO,
either using the CLC or the CCD.
Upon crew input, the CLC cursor (or current line indicator and the cursor if using CCD)
jumps to the first active item of the selected case. All the items that belong to the non-
selected case are grayed out and not accessible anymore.
The conditional items can not be deferred. When presented to the crew, it needs an
immediate response.
Some items are information to the crew, with no linked action. It may be an advice presented
to the crew, or a title which helps in understanding the procedure. It may also introduce a
particular phase of flight for the following items.
The information items do not need any crew action through the CLC or the CCD. Their text
is displayed in white, preceded by a dash, and the cursor will be directly positioned on the
first active item of the list upon procedure opening.
To complete a check-list, crew members have to check all the active items (including deferred
items) of a procedure. If some items are deferred, the check-list remains uncompleted in the
Abnormal Active queue. As said before, pilots may exit a check-list and perform other
procedures until they want to complete the deferred items of the previous check-list(s).
The Check-list Complete indication is displayed at the bottom of the check-list once
completed. Upon completion of a normal check-list, the Normal Check-list menu is displayed.
The title of the completed check-list turns green and a check mark is displayed. The current
line indicator and the cursor jumps to the next check-list.
When avionics senses a failure, the latter is declared to crew members through CAS
message in the CAS messages area or by flags in the primary display units, while the
corresponding procedure is memorized in the ECL Active Abnormal queue. In both cases,
crew members can choose which failures they want to deal with first.
Some failures cannot be detected by the system, yet some procedures are available in the
Abnormal check-list menu (Show Cklsts function). They are called UNDETECTED FAILURES
procedures. It falls within the competence of the crew to appreciate whether the procedure is
adapted to the failure or not.
At the beginning of some of these procedures, the possible events linked to the failure
identified by the crew are presented. These possibilities are presented as inactive items.
SPECIFICITIES EASY II
The Electronic CheckList information is produced by two identical ECL channels, which are
implemented in the Modular Avionics Units (MAU), and use the same checklist database.
The first electrically powered ECL channel takes priority for displaying the CHECKLIST
window; however both channels are active all the time. Therefore, if the priority channel fails,
the other channel takes priority for displaying the CHECKLIST window, with no required pilot's
action.
Each ECL channel is monitored, and the flight crews are alerted in the event of a failure:
- The Graphic Generation Function (GGF) will display the data produced by the priority ECL
channel. If both ECL channels have priority, the GGF ignores the data produced by both
ECLs and displays a “DUAL LINK FAIL”, “SINGLE ECL ONLY” error Message. In this
case, the ECL is no longer operational. Selecting "CONTINUE" (as shown in the below
picture) restores the ECL functionality, but only in single mode. Dual ECL can only be
recovered after cycling the electrical power.
- The Checklist Database name is checked to make sure that both ECLs have selected the
same database. If the selected databases differ, then the ECL displays a “Checklist DB
Mismatch” message.
In case of ECL failure, the Quick Reference Handbook 1 and Quick Reference Handbook 2
are to be used.
The ECL and the QRH1 (DGT94712) contain the same Normal checklist.
The ECL and the QRH2 (DGT94713) contain the same Emergency and Abnormal
procedures.
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
The F2000EX EASy / F2000DX / F2000LX cockpit features new displays and a new cockpit
management. The EASy philosophy is based on a graphical interface system through a
modular avionics architecture.
These main new airplane characteristics induce new controls and modified systems.
The overhead panel gathers all airplane system controls and provides a direct pilot action
feedback on that controls. This panel features flush technology pushbutton with electronics
logic (to drive relay) and LED based lighting.
In order to manage the PDU and the MDU, specific EASy controls have been installed:
- One Guidance Panel (GP) comprises the VHF quick tuning knob and all the controls
dedicated to the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS),
- Two Cursor Control Devices (CCD) drive a cursor and provide buttons and a knob for
acting directly on the displays,
- Two Multifunction KeyBoards (MKB) provide alphanumeric keyboard and dedicated
controls for flight management, TAWS, and Weather radar as well as functions shortcuts,
- One Reversion Panel (RP) gathers all reversion controls and displays dimming knobs,
- Two Audio Control Panels (ACP) gather all communication and audio selection for each
crew member,
- Two Check-List Controllers (CLC) drive the cursor through the Electronic Check-List.
INTRODUCTION
Thanks to the electronic technologies, the airplane is able to position all controls upon
airplane power-up (auto set up) whatever the last system state before shutdown. It also allows
to automation for some features: automatic activation of pitot heat at take-off, automatic
activation of booster pump at engine start, …
These automatic functions can be overridden by the crew if necessary.
In the electrical, fuel and bleed air systems, controls are arranged around a synoptic of that
system. The same synoptic drawing is used in the SYSTEMS window displayed on the
instrument panel displays. Refer to respective ATA for system controls details.
DESCRIPTION
- guarded pushbutton:
- rotary switch:
- switch:
INTRODUCTION
The Guidance Panel provides control and indication for Automatic Flight Control System, baro
setting and a fast access to the on-side VHF COM tuning in the Permanent Radio Bar.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 23.
The Guidance Panel (GP) comprises the following functions:
DESCRIPTION
On the Guidance Panel (GP), different kind of controls can be found; in particular:
- the dual position knobs, which allow command of two functions with the same control,
- the pushbuttons, which activate and deactivate a function, are lit up in green when the
function is activated,
- the APP, VNAV and LNAV pushbuttons, are displaying the state of the mode: CYAN when
the mode is armed, GREEN when the mode is active.
The PILOT SIDE pushbutton designates the Pilot Flying (PF) side. Pressing on this
pushbutton switches between the two sides. The Pilot Flying side determines the source
used by the auto modes: AutoPilot (AP), AutoThrottle (AT), Flight Director (FD) and Thrust
Director (TD). The Pilot Flying side also determines:
- the FMS source driving the two MDU,
- the side where the TCAS, TERRAIN and ENG-TRM-BRK windows pop-up in case of
alert or trim runaway,
- the master PDU in case of a two-display failure,
- the baro set taken into account for ALT mode,
- the radar settings display and management in I-NAV,
- the master FMS when the FMS are switching between single and synchronous state.
The Yaw Damper (YD) provides stabilization in yaw whether the AP is engaged or not, and
helps the AP for turn coordination.
The AP pushbutton allows to engage and disengage the Autopilot function.
The AT pushbutton allows the crew to engage and disengage the AutoThrottle function.
Speed command can be given by the FMS or manually, using the dual position knob. The
crew members can choose to enter the speed in MACH or KIAS by pressing on the PUSH
CHG pushbutton of the dual knob. The speed or Mach target can be read in the digital
readout.
The dual knob allows the crew to choose between the heading (HDG) and the track (TRK)
mode. The heading or track target to be followed can be modified by the inner rotary knob.
The corresponding value is displayed in the associated digital readout. Pressing on the
PUSH SYNC pushbutton of the dual knob synchronizes the heading or track to the current
heading or track.
The HDG / TRK pushbutton allows the crew to engage and disengage the HDG or TRK
mode (selected with the dual knob).
The APP pushbutton allows the crew to engage and disengage the LOC and G/S modes on
a precision approach or the VNAV Glide Path (VGP) mode for a non-precision approach (the
approach type being selected through the FMS).
The LNAV pushbutton allows the crew to engage and disengage the FMS lateral navigation
mode.
VERTICAL MODES
The dual knob in the vertical modes zone allows the crew to set the altitude target by
increments of 100 ft or 1,000 ft. The altitude target can be read in the digital readout, in FL
(Flight Level) when the Pilot Flying altimeter is STD, in feet when PF altimeter is set in hPa
or in inches Hg.
The ALT pushbutton allows the crew to engage and disengage the Altitude Hold mode.
The PATH / VS wheel sets the path target when the PATH mode is displayed as selected in
the Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA). When the VS mode is selected, the wheel commands
the vertical speed target.
The Climb mode is engaged and disengaged by pressing the CLB pushbutton.
The VS pushbutton allows the crew to engage and disengage the VS mode.
The VNAV pushbutton allows the crew to engage and disengage the FMS vertical
navigation mode.
The barometer for the altimeter is set using the BARO knob. Each knob is independent for
each PDU, and provides pressure setting in 1 hPa or 0.01 in.Hg increments (selecting In.Hg
or hPa is possible through HSI window-Units tab). The STD pushbutton on the knob directly
sets the corresponding barometer to STD setting (1,013.2 hPa / 29.92 in.Hg).
The FD / TD pushbutton manages the display of the FD and TD in each ADI. When AP is
engaged, they both automatically appear in each ADI. The first push deletes the TD, leaving
only the FD, a second push deletes the FD, and a third push re-displays both TD and FD,
and so on.
The VHF concentric knob provides a direct VHF COM tuning of each on-side VHF (i.e.
VHF1 for LH station and VHF2 for RH station). The outer knob sets the units and the inner
one sets the decimals. The 8.33/25 pushbutton on the knob allows the crew to toggle
between a 8.33 kHz and a 25 kHz frequency spacing (when pressing the button during more
than 2 seconds).
The SWAP pushbutton activates the on-side VHF COM preset frequency.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 23.
INTRODUCTION
The CCD is the pilot primary interface. It is the virtual finger of the crew member on the
displays. The CCD has been designed to provide the most comfortable and the most accurate
pointing device, regardless of the flight conditions:
- it is a one-hand operated device, allowing the crew member to rest his outboard hand on
the yoke if it's necessary. Moving the ball only requires fingers movement while the palm
comfortably lays on the palm-rest,
- thanks to the ergonomically modified armrest and the location of the CCD on the pedestal,
operating the CCD is natural and comfortable,
- the tilted palm-rest allows a good grip on the CCD, and allows good operation, accuracy
and comfort even in turbulence conditions,
- friction avoids any cursor movement in case of vibrations or unintentional action,
- identical CCD are installed on both sides.
DESCRIPTION
The CCD integrates many different controls, allowing the pilot to manage most of his flight
without moving his hand:
- the Push-To-Talk button (PTT) is equivalent to the MIC pushbutton on the yoke,
- the trackball, embedded into the palm-rest, drives the cursor on the displays or from one to
another. Each CCD can drive its cursor in the three nearest screens: the on-side PDU and
both MDU,
- the Data Set Knob (DSK) or rotary knob, allows the pilot to modify the object or the
parameter designated by the cursor. This knob is therefore multi-functional and replaces
most other knobs usually scattered among the flight deck,
- the enter pushbuttons (one on each side of the palm-rest) are used to press on virtual
pushbuttons (soft key) on the screens or to terminate/validate an entry,
- the menu pushbutton calls the WINDOW menu of the window in which the cursor is,
- the display switch rapidly allocates the cursor to one of the displays. From a left pilot
station, a left push on the switch brings the cursor to the LH PDU, a down push brings the
cursor to the lower LW MDU, and a right or an up push on the switch brings it in the upper
UP MDU,
- the CCD channel reversion switch allows the crew members to switch between the two
trackball sensors and pushbutton channels. Indeed, for redundancy issues considering its
intensive use, its electronics are dual.
<ENTER>
pushbutton
Trackball
Data SET
rotactor
Reversion switch
Push-To-Talk MENU
pushbutton (MIC) pushbutton
DISPlay
switch
INTRODUCTION
DESCRIPTION
INTRODUCTION
The Reversion Panel (RP) is located in the middle of the pedestal, behind the engine power
levers. It provides common and individual controls to both crew members for the reversion of
various elements.
DESCRIPTION
The display dimming knobs are presented in a T shape, just like the displays are on the front
panel. The lower knob corresponds to the lower Display unit; the right knob corresponds to
the right Display Unit, and so on.
Turning the inner knob counterclockwise dims the corresponding screen and fully CCW
turns it off. Turning off a display reverts the screen, and the content of this display is
automatically displayed on the closest one. All information and windows are still available,
but their access depends on the number of remaining displays.
NOTE
When turning off or failed (or not power supplied) the screen appears (blank) in black.
There are four Advance Graphics Module (AGM) installed in the airplane, one for each MAU
channel. One AGM can drive any display but one AGM can only drive one display at a time
In normal configuration:
- the LH DU is driven by the AGM1,
- the RH DU is driven by the AGM4,
- the Upper DU is driven by the AGM2,
- the Lower DU is driven by the AGM3.
In case of AGM failure (AGM .. FAIL or corresponding MAU .X FAIL CAS message), the
aim of AGM reversion is to keep the three upper DU operational and displaying their normal
format (PDU – MDU – PDU).
The AGM can be reverted by setting the corresponding outer knobs on the RP to REV.
The AGM reversion knobs (outer knobs) can be set to two positions, AUTO and REV:
- AUTO position corresponding to normal position with no AGM reversion.
- REV position, the system reconfigures assuming the corresponding AGM is failed or not
be used.
When a DU is switch off, the screen is called blank and when the AGM is failed the screen is
red crossed.
CAUTION
Never turn off a DU which displayed a red cross.
This airplane is equipped with two DAU: each one has two channels, A and B.
DAU 1 refers to the generic I/O and custom I/O modules located in MAU 1, and DAU 2
refers to the ones located in MAU 2.
In case of failure, the DAU channels can be reverted by turning the corresponding knobs on
the RP. There are two positions for DAU channel reversion:
- AUTO, for automatic reversion in case of a detected failure,
- REV, for a manual reversion.
When the DAU knob is in AUTO position, the avionics display uses the data coming from
channel A if valid, else system reverts to channel B. In this case, there is no reversion
annunciation on the ADI.
If a channel of DAU 1 / DAU 2 is manually reverted (DAU 1 / DAU 2 knob is set to REV),
DAU 1 / DAU 2 reversion caption appears in amber on the top of the left/right of the ADI. In
this case, the avionics display uses the data coming from channel B.
In two operating display units configuration, this pushbutton allows to switch the DU non
flying between PDU format and MDU format.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 01 / sub-section 15-25
DESCRIPTION
The two AUDIO panels are located on the pedestal and gather all the required controls for the
following primary function:
- selecting radio-communications sets (transmit/receive),
- selecting radio-navigation systems,
- selecting the intercom system for each crew members.
INTRODUCTION
The Check-List Controller (CLC) is located on the lower part of the pedestal, behind the CCD.
There is one CLC for each crew member, but their operations are synchronized.
DESCRIPTION
The CLC provides dedicated controls for the complete management of the ECL during normal
and abnormal situations.
It consists of:
- a C/L pushbutton, which is a shortcut to call the ECL window,
- a four-directional joystick, which drives the check-list cursor in the check-list window. The
check-list cursor is represented by a green arrow Ö at the beginning of each sentence of
the ECL.
The following actions can be performed by the CLC joystick:
PREV
Undo last action in the U
Current item
E
checklist N
D
N acknowledgement
T
O
No effect NEXT
Opens checklist / directory
C/L
02-21-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Equipment location
02-21-15 PRESSURIZATION
Description
Control and indication
System protection
Normal operation
Abnormal operation
CAS messages
INTRODUCTION
In order to maintain a comfortable area inside the airplane, the airplane is equipped with an
air conditioning and pressurization system.
The air conditioning system regulates the flow and temperature of air into the cockpit, cabin,
toilets, baggage compartment and nose cone for conditioning purpose.
The pressurization system regulates the cabin pressure depends on:
- Airplane altitude,
- Airplane vertical speed,
- The maximum differential pressure supported by the system.
Both systems have an automatic mode and a manual mode, allowing the pilot to control
directly the valves.
They use hot air supplied by the engines and/or the APU.
In case of failure (overpressure, negative pressure, maximum altitude), protections ensure
that limitations are observed.
SOURCES
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The system is supplied with hot air coming from the common feeder duct of the bleed air
system.
The hot air enters the conditioning system via two cockpit temperature control valves and
two cabin temperature control valves.
These valves control the amount of air directed to the ECU, and hot air by-passing the ECU.
Cold air generated by the ECU is mixed with hot bleed air inside the cockpit and cabin ducts
to obtain the desired air temperature. Cold air from the ECU is also supplied to the gaspers
and used for cockpit avionics cooling.
The cockpit and cabin temperature control valves are controlled in automatic or manual
mode from the AIR CONDITIONING overhead panel.
The purpose of the environmental control unit is to generate the cold air required for cockpit
and passenger cabin air conditioning.
The ECU is mainly composed of:
- a dual heat exchanger (primary and secondary),
- a heat exchanger jet pump and associated valve,
- a turbocooler,
- a condenser,
- a water separator,
- an atomizer,
- a turbine outlet temperature control valve.
The dual heat exchanger is a single unit containing two independent heat exchangers: a
primary exchanger and a secondary exchanger. The primary exchanger supplies air to
the compressor of the turbocooler and the secondary exchanger supplies air to the
turbine of the turbocooler. It is located in the forward servicing compartment.
The jet pump is an injector located downstream the heat exchanger cold side. It
increases the ram air flow through the heat exchanger.
The normally closed jet pump valve controls the bleed air to the dual heat exchanger jet
pump. It opens automatically when increased ram-air flow is required (e.g. low airplane
speed).
Turbocooler
The turbocooler is a single stage compressor and turbine. The turbocooler operates in
conjunction with the heat exchangers and the water separator. The purpose of the
turbocooler is to cool engine bleed air.
By-pass valve
Only airplanes below serial number 56 are equipped with by-pass valve.
The turbo-compressor is automatically by-passed by air coming from the primary heat
exchanger in order to keep a comfortable air flow entering the cabin at high altitude.
Condenser
Associated with the water separator, the condenser removes moisture from bleed air in
the ECU system.
Water-separator
The water separator separates and collects the water droplets formed in the condenser.
The water is then routed to the atomizer.
Atomizer
The atomizer receives water from the water separator and discharges it as a fine mist.
The mist is directed to the secondary exchanger inlet. The evaporating mist lowers the
ram air temperature and contributes to the cooling process.
The turbine outlet temperature control valve regulates air temperature at the turbine outlet
by regulating bleed air flow to the casting of the turbocooler.
The two turbine outlet temperature sensors monitor the temperature of air flowing through
the turbine outlet duct. They are used to control the turbine outlet temperature control
valve.
Recirculation valve
The cabin air recirculation duct is equipped with a re-circulation valve located in the aft
toilet compartment. This valve closes automatically when the airplane reaches an altitude
of 15,000 ft, to prevent cabin air from returning to the unpressurized area.
The re-circulation valve is electrically powered for normal operation. In case of failure, it
can be manually closed by a mechanical control lever located on the valve.
The cabin and cockpit temperatures are controlled by the air conditioning computer located
in the baggage compartment. They are adjusted by mixing hot bleed air with cold air from
the ECU to obtain the desired temperatures.
The air conditioning computer relies on three independent computers:
- a cockpit computer which ensures automatic cockpit temperature control, temperature
control at the cooling unit outlet, and the indication of compressor overheating.
- a cabin computer which ensures automatic control of the cabin temperature and
indication of compressor overheating,
- a computer which controls the valves respectively for cabin and cockpit systems in
manual mode; temperature regulation at the cooling unit outlet in manual mode, and the
emergency function which controls the conditioning valves.
The TCS can operate in three modes:
- automatic mode (AUTO),
- manual mode (MAN),
- emergency mode (EMERG).
The temperature control valves of the cabin and cockpit conditioning system are identical.
They control the air flow and temperature supplied to the cabin and cockpit. Each
assembly consists of a butterfly valve and an actuator. The actuator receives inputs from
either the automatic or manual temperature control system.
The temperature control valves also act as shut-off valves to the air systems when the
overhead panel bleed air CKPT and CABIN pushbuttons are set to OFF.
A manual valve, when open, interconnects the cockpit and cabin conditioned air systems.
The ventilation system uses series of ducts and a fan to ventilate:
- the cockpit ducts: the cockpit conditioning ducts are routed along the right side of the
fuselage and supply conditioned air to the entrance area, the cockpit, the windshields
and the foot warmers. Each pilot selects the direction of the conditioned air supply (to
the windshield for defogging or to the foot warmer) with a control lever on the
instrument panel. An additional control lever located on the left side console enables to
control cold air flow to the glareshield,
- the cabin ducts: air is distributed on the left and right sides at ceiling and floor levels,
- the toilet compartments: the air is picked off from the cabin conditioned air and delivered
at the lower part of the toilet compartment,
- the Multifunction Display Unit (MDU) / Primary Display Unit (PDU): cooling of the
components of the instrument panel is achieved by airflow coming from the crew gasper
system,
- the nose cone: an electric blower ventilates the nose cone during ground operations and
in flight at low altitude (differential pressure < 0.7 psi). In flight, ventilation is also
provided by the cockpit conditioned air through a calibrated orifice. The air is evacuated
through the nose gear well.
An ozone catalyser is installed in each conditioning system to limit the quantity of ozone
concentration in cabin.
Cabin ducts
Passenger and crew conditioned air ducts may be manually interconnected to allow
either the cabin or the cockpit distribution system to supply both ducting systems. The
manual interconnection valve is located on the lower right-hand side of the cabin area.
Two-way ducts
The two-way ducts are routed along the top of the cabin. These two-way ducts have two
functions:
- distribute cold air to the upper part of the cabin when the air conditioning requires a
temperature drop,
- recycle air from the cabin and mix it with conditioned air when conditioning requires a
temperature rise.
Gasper ducts
The duct system providing cold air to the gaspers is a two-branch system:
- the RH branch supplies the RH cabin gaspers, the crew gaspers, cold air for the
MDU / PDU and cold air to the glareshield.
- the LH branch supplies the LH cabin gaspers.
Cold air is directly bled from the turbocooler outlet.
Air supplied to the gaspers and for MDU / PDU cooling is maintained at a constant
pressure through a pressure control valve.
Floor heating
Air is distributed between the floor panels and the fuel tanks by a manifold supplied with
cabin conditioning air. In addition to that air, cockpit air is evacuated underneath the floor
panels to help floor heating.
Air evacuation
Cabin air is evacuated via the toilets and the baggage compartment through the outflow
valves.
Cockpit air is evacuated from the rear of the pilot and copilot consoles, circulates
underneath the cabin floor and is directed to the outflow valves.
Sensors
Temperature sensors located in the cabin and cockpit ducts provide air temperature
inputs to the air conditioning computer.
Temperature switches are activated when air duct temperature is over 95 °C (203 °F)
with display of the COND: CREW OVHT or COND: PAX OVHT CAS message and of
amber corresponding lines in the Environmental Control System (ECS) synoptic.
MODES
In automatic mode, the air conditioning computer controls hot and cold temperature
control valves to adjust the temperature to the rotactor position.
In MAN mode, the pilot directly controls the valve positions via rotactors.
Emergency mode
In EMERG mode, warm air is supplied to the cabin and cockpit, even in case of cold air
unit failure. Actuating the EMERG pushbutton closes the two cold temperature control
valves. The two hot temperature control valves can be controlled by the rotactor.
CONTROL
Overhead panel
Rotactor
Guarded
pushbutton
Pushbutton
Status light
In automatic mode, by selecting the REMOTE soft key, the cabin temperature can be
controlled directly from a rotactor located in the cabin (VIP seat).
Synthetic table
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Automatic mode:
the PAX / CREW
rotactor is used to Automatic
select cabin / cockpit mode
temperature
Manual mode:
the PAX / CREW
rotactor is used to
control the position of Push
the cabin / cockpit MAN
temperature control
valves
Guarded
(AUTO
mode)
Closes the two cold
temperature control
valves
Raise the
guard and
push
EMERG
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
INDICATION
Air conditioning indications and system status are displayed on the ECS synoptic.
Command indication includes the cabin temperature selection remote mode and the cabin
and cockpit operating mode. System status items include actual cabin temperature, cabin
duct temperature and ECU status.
T ECU compressor
T cabin duct air T cockpit duct air
outlet air > 230 °C
Normal operation > 95 °C (203 °F) > 95 °C (203 °F)
(446 °F)
COND: PAX OVHT COND: CREW OVHT
ECU OVHT
CAS message CAS message
CAS message
The cabin duct temperature indication is shown on the left of the PAX control mode
display. The indication is based on the cabin duct temperature. When the signal is invalid,
two amber dashes are displayed. In case of passenger conditioning overheat, the
temperature is displayed in black on amber background.
The cabin temperature indication is shown on the right of the PAX label. When the signal
is invalid, two amber dashes are displayed.
SYSTEM PROTECTION
GENERAL
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
NORMAL OPERATION
In the following, typical in-flight situation has been selected to help the crew to understand the
symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
In the following, typical abnormal operations have been selected to help the crew to
understand the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
AIR CONDITIONING WITH PAX OVERHEAT
Abnormal status
CONTEXT RESULT
ACTION RESULT
Abnormal status
CONTEXT RESULT
ACTION RESULT
CAS MESSAGES
COND: PAX + CREW AUTO FAIL PAX/CREW automatic temperature computer failed
COND: PAX + CREW MAN FAIL PAX/CREW manual temperature computer failed
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The purpose of pressurization is to maintain a certain level of pressure inside the fuselage
that is comfortable for the passengers and crew, taking into account structural limits of the
airframe, whatever the flying conditions.
The air conditioning system provides the pressurized areas with air at mild temperature.
The pressurization system can operate in three modes:
- Automatic mode,
- Manual mode,
- Rapid depressurization mode.
Frame Frame
In manual mode, the emergency outflow valve is pneumatically controlled by the manual
cabin altitude rate setting knob, the electro-pneumatic valve is closed. Pneumatic operation
is used as a backup mode in case of automatic mode failure.
The digital Cabin Pressure Controller manages cabin pressurization in automatic mode.
The CPC is composed of:
- A digital Printed Circuit Board (PCB) with a pressure and temperature sensor to
achieve automatic pressure control,
- An analog PCB with a pressure sensor which provides a second indication of cabin
pressure and cabin pressure rate of change. This output is the only available data in
manual mode.
The CPC is located in the LH electrical cabinet behind the pilot seat and is controlled by
the pressurization controls located on the overhead panel.
The CPC digital PCB is electrically energized only in the automatic operation mode. CPC
analog PCB (monitoring indicator module) is always energized.
The electro-pneumatic main outflow valve is mounted on the rear bulkhead of the
pressurized area. The outflow valve controls cabin pressurization by actuating
atmospheric chambers. A flexible diaphragm connected to the poppet valve separates
each chamber. A spring in the control chamber determines a fail-safe closed position for
the poppet.
The pressure in the control chamber is determined by a torque motor quadrant in
response to output signals received from the CPC. The quadrant alternately opens two
nozzles, one admits cabin pressure into the control chamber (moving the poppet toward
the closed position) and the other nozzle connects the control chamber to the vacuum
pressure line (reducing pressure inside the control chamber and inducing the poppet
towards the open position).
The function of the main outflow valve is, in response to signals from the CPC, to regulate
the airflow exiting the cabin, so as to:
- Maintain the programmed cabin altitude,
- Limit the cabin rate of climb and descent.
The electro-pneumatic main outflow valve control chamber includes:
- A cabin altitude limitation capsule,
- An overpressure limitation capsule,
- A negative pressure relief valve to prevent negative differential pressure.
The cabin altitude limitation capsule detects the absolute pressure in the cabin. When the
set pressure is reached (cabin altitude 14,500 ± 500 ft), a valve linked to this capsule
interconnects the control chamber to the cabin pressure, which tends to close the outflow
valve and pressurize the cabin again.
The overpressure limitation capsule receives the external static pressure and the cabin
pressure. When the difference between the two pressures reaches the calibration value
of 9.3 psi (644 mbar), the capsule opens a valve and connects the control chamber to the
outside, hence opening the outflow valve and causing depressurization of the cabin.
The negative pressure relief valve allows the outflow valve to open when the external
pressure is higher than the cabin internal pressure.
The emergency outflow valve is identical to the electropneumatic valve and comprises:
- A pneumatic relay,
- An overpressure limitation capsule,
- A cabin altitude limitation capsule,
- A quick-closing electric valve to induce rapid closing for take-off,
- A negative pressure relief valve.
The emergency outflow valve is pneumatically operated. Pneumatic operation is based
on pressure difference between controlled and actual cabin pressure as determined by a
pneumatic relay.
The control chambers of the two outflow valves interconnect so that in automatic mode
the pneumatic valve is slaved to the electropneumatic valve, whereas in manual mode
the pneumatic valve operates on its own, with the electropneumatic valve closed.
The vacuum jet pump produces a flow from a line supplied by No 1 and 2 engines LP
bleed air or by the APU bleed air system when the airplane is on ground. The vacuum jet
pump provides negative pressure produced by venturi-effect to operate the main and
emergency outflow valves during automatic operation and during manual control of the
pressurization system.
In automatic mode, the CPC automatically controls cabin altitude and pressurization rate
of change according to programmed laws and landing field elevation.
Crew interaction is limited to the selection of the pressurization laws. The landing field
elevation is automatically send to CPC if a flight plan has been entered and validated. In
case of loss of landing field elevation, a CAS message is displayed in order to manually
enter landing field elevation in ECS synoptic page.
In the both mode, a LOW cabin altitude rate of change option is available.
This mode provides the most comfortable pressurization mode by limiting the cabin
pressure rate of change during climb and descent.
The cabin altitude in NORM mode during cruise is calculated by the following logic:
Example 1:
A Falcon 2000EX EASy is cruising in NORM mode logic at 40,000 ft to an airport
elevated at 8,200 ft
Example 2:
A Falcon 2000EX EASy is cruising in NORM mode logic at 40,000 ft to an airport
elevated at 600 ft
This mode is particularly adapted for flights at a lower altitude (e.g. medical
evacuations when low cabin altitude is required) and allows in such cases a better
comfort for passengers. It is intended to maintain a low cabin altitude of 1,000 ft until
the airplane reaches 22,000 ft (Δp = 9 psi). Climb to 47,000 ft is possible in this mode
but cabin pressure variation is less comfortable above 22,000 ft.
The cabin altitude in FL mode during cruise is calculated by the following logic:
The cabin altitude in FL mode doesn't depend on the destination landing altitude.
Example 1:
A Falcon 2000EX EASy is cruising in FL mode logic at 40,000 ft to an airport.
The cabin altitude during cruise will be:
Example 2:
A Falcon 2000EX EASy is cruising in FL mode logic at 20,000 ft to an airport.
The cabin altitude during cruise will be:
LOW cabin altitude rate of change can be activated with either NORM or FL laws to
limit the rate of change to lower values:
+ 400 / - 300 ft/min instead of + 460 / - 400 ft/min.
Without any additional crew action, in case of landing or take-off above 8,000 ft, the
nominal excessive cabin altitude 9,700 ft (+/- 250 ft) threshold is automatically
modified, by the pressurization system, during descent or take-off, and set to the
landing field elevation + 1,700 ft (limited to 14,500 ft).
■ Descent sequence
When rate of descent is established at 500 ft/min or steeper, the target cabin
altitude is set to the field altitude entered in the LDG ELEV box of the ECS page
minus 300 ft. The reason for this slight pressurization is to avoid a cabin pressure
bump during touchdown.
At touchdown, the automatic depressurization sequence achieves a fast return to
landing field pressure.
This mode is to be selected in case of failure of the automatic pressurization mode. The
crew directly controls the cabin altitude rate of climb or descent with the MANUAL
PRESSURIZATION control knob.
This mode allows an emergency air conditioning supply, in the pressurized areas, by
closing the two cold temperature control valves and setting the two hot temperature
control valves to the full hot position.
In case of failure of the pressurization system to achieve the correct cabin pressure at
destination, the cabin pressure can be dumped by forcing the outflow valves to full open
position.
The nose cone is ventilated during ground and low altitude flight operations. It is also
pressurized in normal flight conditions and the transition from ventilation to pressurization is
entirely automatic. The function of the pressurization is to ensure a positive differential
pressure of the nose cone in order to achieve sufficient sealing.
CONTROL
Overhead panel
Instrument panel
The MANUAL PRESSURIZATION control knob allows to control the rate of climb from
- 1,500 ft/min to + 2,500 ft/min. A constant cabin pressure may be achieved by adjusting
the MANUAL PRESSURIZATION control knob within the white area until the cabin
altitude rate of change indicator stabilizes at zero.
The rest position is in front of the green line in automatic mode.
Prior to the selection of the MAN mode, put the knob into the white area.
In MAN mode, turn the knob until the desired cabin altitude rate of change is achieved.
ECS synoptic
Through the ECS synoptic boxes with the Cursor Control Display (CCD), the flight crew
can:
- Activate mode selection of NORM or FL laws,
- Enter the destination landing field elevation through the LDG ELEV box (thus
overriding the flight plan parameter),
- Activate the selection of LOW cabin rate.
Synthetic table
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
- In MAN mode,
use the MANUAL
PRESSURIZATION Push on:
control knob MAN mode
Guarded:
Automatic
mode
- Allows a rapid
depressurization by
forcing the outflow
valves to fully open Raise the
guard and
push on:
DUMP
mode
INDICATION
ECS synoptic
Symbology
FIGURE 02-21-15-13 CABIN ALTIMETER INDICATIONS WHEN LDG ELEV < 8000 FT
STATUS synoptic
SYSTEM PROTECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The electrical circuit protection is provided by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located
above the overhead panel (refer to Air conditioning).
The CPC automatically maintains a normal differential pressure limit of 9 psi (620 mbar).
An overpressure limitation capsule located in each outflow valve controls the maximum
cabin differential pressure at 9.3 psi (644 mbar).
The CABIN PRESSURE TOO HIGH CAS message appears when the cabin differential
pressure is above 9.44 psi (651 mbar).
An altitude limitation capsule contained in each outflow valve maintains the cabin
pressure at the altitude of 14,500 ft in case of depressurization due to:
- CPC failure,
- DUMP pushbutton activation,
- Permanent cabin rate of climb in manual mode.
The negative pressure relief valve protects the structure from the effects of negative
differential pressure (outside pressure above cabin pressure). Only the negative pressure
relief valve can override the maximum altitude limitation.
A pressure relief valve in the nose cone bulkhead provides structural protection in case the
calibrated holes provided for airflow evacuation are clogged. The relief valve is intended to
operate when the difference between nose cone pressure and atmospheric pressure
reaches 1.59 psi (110 mbar).
NORMAL OPERATION
In the following, typical in-flight situation has been selected to help the crew to understand the
symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
In the following, typical abnormal operations have been selected to help the crew to
understand the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
Abnormal status
CONTEXT RESULT
ACTION RESULT
CAS MESSAGES
CABIN PRESSURE TOO HIGH cabin above 9.44 psi (651 mb).
Cabin altitude above 8,200 ft with landing field
elevation below 8,000 ft.
CHECK CABIN ALTITUDE
In case of take-off or landing above 8,000 ft, the
message is not triggered.
PRESSURE CMPTR FAIL Cabin Pressure Controller failure.
Cabin pressure rate of change lower than
CHECK CABIN RATE
- 1,200 ft/min or above + 1,200 ft/min.
02-22-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Flight director and thrust director
Mach trim function
02-22-10 DESCRIPTION
Automatic flight control system interface
Automatic flight control system operation
Flight director modes
Thrust director modes
Autopilot CAT II approach
INTRODUCTION
The Falcon 2000EX EASy Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) is composed of:
- 2 Flight Director (FD) and 2 AutoPilot (AP) systems,
- 1 Thrust Director (TD) and 1 AutoThrottle (AT) systems,
- 2 Yaw Damper (YD) and 2 Mach Trim (MT) systems.
The AFCS elaborates orders in path and roll axis. These orders are displayed on the Attitude
Director Indicator (ADI), on the Head-up Guidance System (HGS, optional), and identified as
Flight Director (FD) orders.
The AFCS elaborates also a thrust order, displayed on the ADI, on the HGS (optional), and
identified as Thrust Director order.
When AP and AT are engaged, electric servo-motors are connected to:
- the flight controls via a clutch, so that the airplane will follow the FD orders,
- the power levers cables, so that the engines will follow the TD orders.
The Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS) also automatically trims the airplane in pitch and
compensates for pitch variation during deployment of slats, flaps and airbrakes. Whatever
vertical modes selected, when AP is engaged, pitch is automatically limited to +/- 20°.
A Yaw Damper (YD) independent from the AP provides automatic stabilization in yaw during
manual handling of the airplane, and turn coordination during AP operation.
The AFCS functions are hosted in the Modular Avionics (MAU). The EASy installation
contains two AFCS and each AFCS is dual channel. AFCS 1 channel A and channel B are
hosted in MAU2B: AFCS 2 channel A and channel B are hosted in MAU1B:
The standard dual configuration can provide both manual and automatic reversion and
interface capabilities sufficient to maintain full AFCS functionality, despite the absence of the
other AFCS (due to failure). The fail operational design of the AFCS provides automatic
reversion following in-flight failure of an MAU, except for the servo-motor failures: after a
servo-motor failure, there is a transfer in priority AFCS, but the engagement of the 2nd AFCS
is inhibited. The automatic reversion is annunciated to the crew via advisory CAS message
( AP .. FAIL ), but will result in no changes to the mode selection or engage status except for
servo-motor failures.
Circuit breakers
Guidance Panel
(GP)
AUDIO
Panel Multifunction
KeyBoard
(MKB)
Curcor Control
Device
(CCD)
Check-List
Reversion Panel Controller
(RP) (CLC)
NOTE
FD and/or TD orders can also be flown manually (AP and/or AT disengaged, lateral and vertical
modes remain active).
When AP is not engaged an automatic Mach trim increases the airplane longitudinal stability
at high Mach numbers (above 0.77) by adjusting the horizontal stabilizer position as Mach
number is changing.
Mach trim is automatically engaged at airplane power up and cannot be manually
disengaged. With the Mach trim engaged, the normal trim can be used at any time to adjust
the stabilizer position. Once the normal pitch trim switch is released, the Mach trim resumes
its operation.
When AP is engaged, an auto-trim is provided by the AFCS.
GUIDANCE PANEL
AP and AT modes status (armed, engaged) and their references are displayed on the Flight
Mode Annunciator (FMA) on each ADI, according to the EASy color code. Only one vertical
AP mode and one lateral AP mode may be active at the same time. However, one vertical
armed and one lateral mode can be simultaneously armed: for example when APP
(approach mode) is armed, LOC and GS are armed.
PILOT SIDE pushbutton is located on the GP. The selected side is indicated by a green light
on the left or right side of the pushbutton, and by a horizontal arrow in the middle of each
Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) of each ADI.
NOTE
At power on, LH side is selected by default.
The following sensors and equipment selected on the Pilot Flying side are used by the
AFCS for computations:
- Air Data System (ADS),
- Inertial Reference System (IRS),
- Flight Management System (FMS).
When swapping the PILOT SIDE, AP/FD modes are automatically de-selected and they
must be selected again.
NOTE
After a PILOT SIDE change, LNAV and VNAV modes may not automatically re-engage.
In this case, it is recommended to respect a waiting period (about 30 sec) before a new
selection of these modes.
AP ENGAGEMENT
Pressing AP pushbutton on the GP is the only means to engage the autopilot. When
engaged, the green ON caption comes on in the AP pushbutton, and a green AP symbol is
displayed at the top center of each FMA.
When AP is engaged, the horizontal and vertical modes are displayed in reverse video on
the FMA. With this symbology, the pilots are immediately informed about the status of the
AutoPilot.
AP DISENGAGEMENT
Manual AP disengagement
FD MODES FD MODES
BEFORE TCS ACTIVATION AFTER TCS ACTIVATION
LNAV LNAV
HDG (XXX°) HDG (XXX°)
TRK (XYZ°) TRK (XYZ°)
ROL (X°) ROL at TCS release (*)
LOC LOC
ALT (XXX ft) ALT at TCS release (YYY ft)
VS (XXX ft/min) VS at TCS release (YYY ft/min)
PATH (XX°) PATH at TCS release (YY°)
ASEL ASEL
CLB (XXX kt) manual speed Speed at TCS release (YYY kt)
CLB (XXX kt) FMS speed CLB (XXX kt)
G/S G/S
VGP VGP
VPTH VPTH
Automatic AP disengagement
NOTE
At AP disengagement, continuous “AUTOPILOT” aural warning sounds and AP flashes red on
the FMA unless the pilot presses the quick disconnect pad or reengages the AP
YD ENGAGEMENT / DISENGAGEMENT
The Yaw Damper is automatically engaged on the ground after successful completion of the
AFCS power up test or in-flight upon AP engagement, or by pressing the YD pushbutton
(the ON caption on the pushbutton illuminates in green).
Autopilot engaged, pushing YD makes AP disengage, but pushing AP does not make YD
disengage. If YD fails, the AP remains engaged.
Connection of the AT is achieved through depression of the AT pushbutton on the GP, only
when the airplane is flying above 400 ft Radio Altimeter after take off. Engagement of the AT
is not possible above Max Climb.
When AT is connected, the ON symbol on the AT pushbutton illuminates in green and a
green A/T symbol displayed at the top left corner of each FMA. When AT is connected, the
AT modes are displayed in reverse video on the FMA.
Upon manual disconnection, A/T flashes amber for 10 seconds on the FMA and
"AUTOTHROTTLE" aural warning sounds once.
The autothrottle automatically disconnects if:
- The pilot overrides it (force disconnection),
- After FADEC malfunction,
- After AT failure.
Upon automatic disconnection, "AUTOTHROTTLE" aural warning sounds and A/T flashes
amber on the FMA. To cancel both warnings, the pilot must push one of both AT quick
disconnect buttons.
When disconnected, the AT generate the appropriate synchronized power settings on the
two engines, with respect of engine and airplane flight envelope limitations (max / min N1,
VMO / MMO) or specific speed references.
NOTE
AP and AT must be disengaged at Minimum Use Height.
LATERAL MODES
Heading (HDG) or Track (TRK) mode is selected with the outer rotary switch (outer ring)
on the GP. Heading or Track value is set with the inner rotary knob (inner ring), then
mode is engaged by pressing the HDG / TRK pushbutton.
When engaged, a green ON symbol is displayed on the GP. Heading or Track value is
displayed on the FMA and on the HSI.
When engaged, the HDG / TRK mode captures and maintains the heading or track
corresponding to the bug position.
Turn is initiated in the direction the heading bug was turned to (even for changes of more
than 180° but less than 360°).
The maximum bank angle can be manually selected on the AVIONICS window (AFCS
Tab) or as automatically selected according to current airplane altitude (High bank 28°
below 30,000 ft, Low bank 14° above). Low bank symbol is displayed on the roll scale at
the top of the ADI.
Pressing the PUSH SYNC rotary knob synchronizes selected heading or track bug to the
current heading or track of the airplane.
When activated, HDG or TRK mode can be automatically disengaged by AFCS logic (e.g.
if LOC mode is armed, there is an automatic transition from HDG / TRK mode to LOC
mode) or manually by pressing again on the HDG / TRK pushbutton (return to ROL
mode).
Lateral navigation mode (LNAV) is selected by pressing the LNAV pushbutton, which
displays a cyan dot (LNAV armed) or a green dot (LNAV engaged), and accordingly the
FMA displays a cyan / green LNAV symbol. When LNAV is active, the FD provides lateral
command to capture and hold the active leg of the flight plan. When engaged, the AP
follows this FD lateral command and the roll is automatically limited to 28°.
LNAV can be automatically activated after a DIRECT TO a waypoint selection and after a
transition from ROLL / HDG / TRK to LNAV (for these last cases, the airplane trajectory
must be convergent to the considered flight plan leg).
When active, LNAV mode can be disengaged automatically by AFCS logic (e.g.
commutation from LNAV to LOC if APP was previously armed) or manually by pressing
the LNAV or GA pushbutton or by selection of HDG or TRK mode.
LOC
Approach mode (APP) is selected by pressing the APP pushbutton on the GP. When
engaged, the APP mode allows the airplane to capture and follow a LOC beam. This
mode is similar to the LNAV mode but provides more accurate track monitoring. The LOC
can also be captured from ROL, HDG / TRK, LNAV lateral modes.
A cyan light (APP armed) or a green light (APP engaged) is then displayed on the
pushbutton itself. Accordingly the FMA displays LOC and G/S cyan / green.
When active, APP mode can be disengaged automatically by AFCS logic (e.g. loss of
sensors) or manually by pressing the APP pushbutton.
NOTE
If APP mode is selected to capture and follow a LOC beam, and if GS beam is available, the
airplane will capture and follow both LOC and GS.
B/C
If Back Course has been selected on the Flight Management Window for the arrival
phase of flight, the APP mode selection engages the B/C lateral mode. In B/C mode, the
final descent to the runway can be performed in PATH or VS modes.
NOTE
When Back Course has been selected, it remains active until de-selection in FMW window
(ARRIVAL phase, Landing Data tab).
For a Back Course approach, the front course must be selected on the Couse Deviation
Indicator.
VERTICAL MODES
If no FD modes are displayed on the FMA, engaging the AutoPilot automatically selects
basic modes (ROLL and PATH). The PATH limits when AP is engaged are +/- 17°.
AP engagement outside of these limits will bring back the airplane to a commanded path
at +/- 17°. Within these limits, the path angle can be changed through use of the
PATH / VS thumb wheel, up and down (UP/DN), and also through TCS function.
Altitude hold mode (ALT) is selected either manually by pressing the ALT pushbutton on
the GP or automatically after capture of a Pre-selected Altitude (ASEL).
The ALT mode allows either to capture and hold the present altitude when ALT button is
pressed or to hold the pre-selected altitude.
When ALT mode is active a green ON light is displayed on the GP and the FMA displays
the green ALT indication and the reference altitude along with the corresponding bug on
the altitude tape.
Airplane response in ALT mode is limited to +/- 0.1 g or +/- 20° pitch angle.
When active, ALT mode can be disengaged automatically by AFCS logic (e.g. Glide
Slope capture) or manually by pressing the ALT pushbutton.
Changing ASEL during an ASEL capture leads to the basic mode reversion (PATH) at the
current path if no mode selected (CLB mode for example).
NOTE
Check the vertical mode, and reset if necessary, whenever a new altitude is selected.
Climb mode
Climb mode (CLB) is selected by pressing the CLB pushbutton on the GP, and a green
ON light is displayed on the pushbutton itself. In CLB mode, the AFCS captures and
keeps the speed target, either manually set (SPEED knob) or FMS managed. The FMA
displays the green CLB indication and speed bug (FMS or MAN) along the speed tape.
When active, CLB mode can be disengaged automatically by AFCS logic (e.g. ASEL
capture) or manually by pressing the CLB pushbutton.
Vertical Speed (VS) mode is selected by pressing the VS pushbutton on the GP and a
green ON light is displayed on the pushbutton itself. In VS mode, the AFCS captures and
flies a reference vertical speed. This reference vertical speed can be adjusted through the
use of the VS / PATH thumb wheel on the GP. Each click on the wheel will change the
vertical speed by +/- 100 ft/min. The maximum vertical speed commands are
- 8,000 ft/min and + 6,000 ft/min. The FMA displays the VS indication in green and the
value of the vertical speed target in magenta.
Vertical Navigation mode (VNAV) is selected by pressing the VNAV pushbutton on the
GP.
When VNAV is armed a cyan light is lighted on the GP, when the VNAV is active a green
light is lighted on the GP. The FMA displays accordingly the corresponding cyan/green
mode/sub mode indications.
In this mode, the FD guidance is computed by FMS.
FD modes for VNAV are VALT, VCLB, VPTH, VASL, and VGP:
- VALT: transition to VALT automatically occurs upon VNAV mode capture of the FMS
pre-selected altitude or computed altitude (whichever is closer), or if the FMS
requests a direct transition to altitude hold. The reference altitude may also be
manually selected and in such case will have priority over the FMS computed
altitude.
- VCLB: when CLimB mode is operating, VCLB is selected by pressing the VNAV
pushbutton on the GP. It operates like the CLB mode except that guidance
commands are referenced to the FMS altitude and IAS/Mach values. Manually
selected speed reference can also be used in this mode. If a pre-selected altitude
has been manually set, this selection will override the FMS computed altitude if this
selected altitude value is below the FMS constraint.
- VPTH: it is selected by pressing the VNAV pushbutton on the GP. VPTH is only
active during descent and operate like VS mode. It is automatically engaged at the
TOD (Top Of Descent) if the ASEL is lower than the current altitude of the airplane.
To obtain a VPTH mode on a waypoint, it is necessary to have an altitude constraint
attached to this waypoint. If the ASEL is lower than the airplane current altitude, it is
possible to engage VPTH by performing a vertical DIRECT TO this waypoint.
- VASL: this mode is equivalent to altitude capture. It is used to level the airplane at
the VNAV supplied altitude target. The altitude target is either an altitude constraint
or the altitude preselector setting. The FD controls the path of the airplane in order to
capture the altitude. The AT controls the speed command displayed on the GP
(Guidance Panel) or the FMS speed when selected. Moving the throttles changes
the speed. VASL mode operation status is displayed in the FMA only during capture
phases.
- VGP: this mode is similar to VPTH mode but the altitude preselector is ignored. The
FD shall transition to VGP mode based on the set-up of an FMS approach, being in
the terminal area, and the arming of the mode via the APP pushbutton on the GP.
NOTE
Below transition altitude or level, altimeter must be set to QNH for VNAV accuracy.
Vertical mode
FMS vertical
pointer
Transition to Glide Slope mode (GS) from a VNAV mode occurs when the airplane gets
within the GS deviation limits with LOC captured. In the FMA the GS caption turns green.
APPROACH MODE
Approach mode (APP) is selected by pressing the APP pushbutton on the GP. A cyan light
(APP armed) or a green light (APP engaged) is then displayed on the pushbutton itself.
The type of approach must be selected in the FMW page before pressing the APP
pushbutton (Refer to Chapter 02 / ATA 34 / windows and associated tab - flight
management window).
When VGP approach mode is selected and the system is capable to perform VGP, a VGP
excitement field will be displayed in FMA to indicate to the pilot that this mode can be armed.
Once the pilot presses APP pushbutton, the VGP mode will be armed.
When active, APP mode can be disengaged automatically by AFCS logic (e.g. loss of
sensors) or manually by pressing the APP pushbutton.
Accordingly the FMA displays armed mode in cyan and active mode in green.
The dual couple mode is activated if the following conditions are met:
- Both PDU display the same ILS frequency, from independent NAV receivers.
- Both NAV sources are valid and active (LOC1 on HSI 1 and LOC2 on HSI 2).
- Radio altimeter reads 1,500 ft, decreasing.
GO-AROUND MODE
The Go-Around mode (GA) is available when the airplane is airborne (weight off wheels) or
when airspeed is above 60 kt, by pressing the GA pushbutton on the yoke. This disengages
the AP and displays ROL and GA on the FMA.
On the ADI:
- In the lateral axis lateral mode, the FD commands wings level until 140 kt are reached,
and then transition to heading hold,
- In the vertical axis, the FD commands a fixed pitch (11°).
WINDSHEAR MODE
WindShear (WS) escape mode can be selected, each time a Windshear condition is
detected by the Terrain Awareness and Warning System (TAWS) by pressing the GA
pushbutton on the yoke. If GA is already activated at the moment of the windshear condition
is detected, the windshear mode is automatically activated.
This action disconnects the AutoPilot and changes the FD / TD commands. ROL and WSHR
modes are displayed in the FMA.
FD and TD will thus provide vertical and thrust guidance to achieve the best escape path.
FD command, when followed, will maintain the IAS close to the stall speed. TD command,
when followed, will maintain the maximum take-off power. The escape guidance aims to
minimize altitude loss while maintaining a safe margin to stall.
Windshear mode is de-selected upon selection of any other vertical mode.
ROTATION SYMBOL
NOTE
When AT is engaged and in speed capture phase (target speed is significantly different from
the current speed), TD progressively coincide with acceleration chevrons.
SPEED MODE
In this mode, throttle positions will be adjusted to maintain the selected speed / Mach
number.
Associated AP vertical modes are: ALT, ASEL, VALT, VASL, VS, PATH, VPTH, G/S, VGP,
and ASP.
In MAN speed, the reference target speed / Mach number (selected through action on the
PUSH CHG toggle button) will be displayed in the speed digital readout on the GP. On FMS
speed modes, dashes are displayed in the speed digital readout on the GP. The FMA
displays a green A/T SPD indication, the reference speed value and the associated bug.
A speed reference bug can be:
- : MAN,
- : FMS,
- : Tear-drop display when MAN / FMS speed < Low Speed Cue + 5 or MAN / FMS
speed > VMO - 5 kts.
When the speed reference bug is below LSC + 5 kt or above VMO - 5 kts, teardrop appears
and becomes the active speed target (independently of any speed protection).
The TD will provide a thrust command to capture and hold the reference speed / Mach
number. If reaching the reference speed / Mach number takes too long or is impossible, a
LIM amber indication will be displayed on the FMA (in the AT status area): to achieve the
target capture, PF action will be necessary (extend or retract airbrakes, change flaps
configuration, …).
THRUST MODE
This mode is active when the speed is held by the FD or when the throttle positions are
maintained constant.
Associated AP modes are: CLB, VCLB, WS, GA, Pitch Speed Protection (PSP), throttle
retard mode, and thrust reduction mode.
CLB, VCLB
In these modes, the TD indicates the throttle position to complete the climb.
N1 is displayed in green in the autothrottle FMA.
The maximum possible engine power setting is MAX CLIMB or CRU (cruise).
The CRU is selected on the ENG synoptic.
For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / ATA 70.
Windshear, GA
This mode provides protection each time the airplane is flying outside of the normal
speed flight envelope (low or high speed).
For more information, refer to section 02-22-15
PSP is automatically activated when ASP is not able to make the airplane re-enter within
the limits of the normal speed flight envelope.
For more information, refer to section 02-22-15
When the AT is engaged and the airplane descends through 20 ft radio altitude, the AT
will retard throttles to IDLE, and then disengage after touch down (WOW).
The FMA displays a green RTR symbol as the active N1 limit, until AT disengagement.
This mode is initiated by a HGS order entailing automatic throttles reduction during flare
out.
AT displays and operation in this mode is the same as in the throttle retard mode
described above.
AUTOTHROTTLE LIMITS
N1 limit
The FMA displays a green N1 indication, and just below the active N1 limit:
- CRU, if the N1 upper limit is MAX CRUISE.
Speed limit
The upper speed limit is VMO / MMO and the lower speed limit is low speed cue.
NOTE
Automatic protection is not provided for VFE.
AUTOTHROTTLE AUTHORITY
CAT II Approach must be selected in the Arrival Phase Of Flight of the Flight Management
Window (Landing Data tab).
Approach mode (APP) is selected by pressing the APP pushbutton on the GP.
The CAT 2 annunciation is displayed in the ADI when approach CAT II is selected and the
vertical G/S deviation is captured.
If CAT II conditions are fulfilled, CAT2 shows green.
If CAT II conditions are not fulfilled and if:
- RA > 200 ft, CAT2 shows amber,
- RA < 200 ft, CAT2 shows red.
For more information on the symbology refer to CODDE1 / ATA 34 / Windows and
associated tabs – ADI.
INTRODUCTION
EASy provides speed protection devices and associated warnings, in order to keep the
airplane within the normal flight envelope.
The normal speed flight envelope ranges from VMO/MMO - 4 kt and LSC + 4 kt.
The speed protection warnings consist of indications on the speed tape, referred to as "cues"
and aural alerts.
The speed protection consists of both Autothrottle Speed Protection (ASP) and Pitch Speed
Protection (PSP). Automatic speed protections are only available if the AutoPilot is engaged.
Aural alerts and color changes of the speed scale are provided in order to increase the flight
crew awareness in case of overspeed, low speed or excessive AOA.
Aural and visual alerts are available independently of the AutoPilot engagement.
At the bottom of the speed scale of the Attitude Director Indicator (ADI), two cues, one
amber and one red, are displayed at low speed. They are also displayed on the Head Up
Display (optional).
The amber Low Speed Cue (LSC) indicates an operational speed limit that includes
preset stall margins. The length of the amber low speed cue will vary when the airplane
configuration changes (SF1, SF2, SF3 and AB1, SF3 and AB2, SF0 and slats out).
LSC is not displayed on ground (Weight On Wheel).
In clean configuration, the LSC is the maximum between LSC "low altitude" (computation
based on AOA) and LSC "high altitude" (computation based on a table using gross
weight from FMS and pressure altitude from the on-side selected ADS).
When the airplane is not in clean configuration, the displayed LSC is the "low altitude"
LSC.
With AutoPilot off, when the load factor increases, the upper edge of the amber cue will
not move up.
A continuous "INCREASE SPEED" aural warning is triggered if the speed is below the
amber zone (when IAS < LSC - 2kts for more than 1 second).
The upper edge of the red cue indicates the speed at and below which the stall warning is
activated in any flight phase and airplane configuration. When the load factor is increased
(e.g., during a turn), the upper edge of the red cue will move up. Therefore, at high load
factors, the amber cue may be hidden by the red cue.
A continuous "STALL" aural warning would be triggered below the red zone.
As for the Low Speed Cue, indications of overspeed are displayed at the top of the speed
scale of the Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) and the HUD.
VMO / MMO
The VMO / MMO limitation is represented by a red cue with white stripes, displayed at the
top of the speed scale.
A continuous alert (pulsing horn) is triggered slightly above VMO or MMO.
NOTE 1
With slats, flaps, landing gear extended and/or with certain failures, a red cue (V constraint)
shows at the top of the speed tape. In this case, the V constraint indicates the maximum
allowed speed (VFE, VLE, max IAS with such and such failure).
NOTE 2
This V constraint does not trigger any automatic protection.
Activation of the speed protection depends on the status of the AutoPilot and Auto-Throttle:
- If the AutoPilot and Auto-Throttle are engaged, the system is configured to stay within the
normal speed flight envelope,
- If the AutoPilot is engaged but the Auto-Throttle is not, the Auto-Throttle will automatically
engage when speed protection is triggered,
- If the AutoPilot and Auto-Throttle are not engaged, they will not automatically engage
when speed protection is triggered. It is the flight crew responsibility to recover the speed.
There is no speed protection:
- When flying above a V Constraint (VFE, PITCH FEEL, AIL FEEL, ...),
- When flaps are extended; only a continuous "FLAPS" voice message is triggered when the
airplane is flying above VFE,
- When Go-Around or Windshear mode are active.
NOTE
Even when speed protection is active (AP ON, AT ON), if speed reaches the red low speed
cue, the continuous "STALL" aural warning sounds and the AutoPilot will automatically
disengages. The flight crew will has to manually recover from the stall onset.
Engagement
With the AutoPilot engaged and the Auto-Throttle not engaged; the Autothrottle Speed
Protection (ASP) mode automatically engages if the airplane flies beyond the normal
speed envelope:
- Low speed ASP engages when speed IAS goes below the top of amber Low Speed
Cue (LSC),
- High speed ASP engages when IAS goes above VMO / MMO.
When ASP is activated, the Auto-Throttle engages and adjusts thrust to keep the active
speed target (MAN / FMS speed bug or tear drop). The power levers initial displacement
is amplified in order to swiftly increase / reduce the airspeed.
ASP is not available when the power levers are beyond MAX CLB detent.
The Auto-Throttle switches to protection mode and a PROT shows on the Flight Mode
Annunciator (FMA).
At low speed, the reference speed is the greater of MAN/FMS selected speed or the
tear-drop speed (top of LSC + 5 kts).
At high speed, the reference bug is the lower of MAN/FMS selected speed or the
tear-drop speed (slightly below VMO - 5 kts).
Disengagement
The ASP disengages when recovering the normal speed range, or when the AT is
disengaged
Engagement
The Pitch Speed Protection (PSP) mode can be activated in every vertical mode other
than ASEL, ALT (below 20,000 ft), VALT (below 20,000 ft), G/S, GA, WS and VGP.
It is automatically activated when the ASP cannot bring the airspeed back into the normal
speed envelope.
NOTE
Below 20,000 ft, in ASEL, ALT, VALT, and in G/S or VGP modes, flying the path is considered
more important than managing the airspeed, so PSP is not available in these modes.
The PSP is always activated after ASP engagement. In that case, the AutoPilot vertical
mode automatically swirtches to PROT that shows on the Flight Mode Annunciator. Two
PROT captions are then displayed: the left one relates to AT in ASP mode; the right one
relates to AP in PSP mode.
When the PSP is activated, the AutoPilot maintains the tear drop speed. The tear drop is
VMO/MMO minus 5 kts, or LSC plus X kts (X depends of the altitude).
When PSP is activated, the auto throttle adjusts the engines thrust to cancel out the
speed excursion.
PSP mode, pitch-up at low speed and pitch-down at high speed are inhibited.
Disengagement
The PSP disengages when recovering the normal speed range (LCS+4kt; VMO/MMO -
4kt). Then, the AP vertical mode reverts to PATH that synchronizes with the current path
angle.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The Auto Flight System is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above
the overhead panel.
AFCS CH A circuit breaker protects AFCS 1 module A hosted in the MAU 2B and AFCS 2
module A hosted in the MAU 1B.
AFCS CH B circuit breaker protects AFCS 1 module B hosted in the MAU 2B and AFCS 2
module B hosted in the MAU 1B.
CAS MESSAGES
AFCS - IRS ALL MISC All IRS units miscompare detected by AFCS
Miscompare of the IRS unit (1/2/3) with respect the
AFC - IRS ..+.. MISC other IRS units.
CHECK DUAL COUPLE The FD is not in dual couple mode below 800 ft
Approach CAT 2 is selected and ILS frequencies
CHECK ILS FREQ are different between LH and RH
Approach CAT 2 is selected and the same IRS is
CHECK IRS SOURCE displayed on both PDU
Approach CAT 2 is selected and LH NAV source is
CHECK PILOT NAV not LOC 1
Approach CAT 2 is selected and RADH is set below
ENGAGE AP 200 ft but AP is not engaged
Approach CAT 2 is selected but active vertical mode
G/S NOT CAPTURED is not GS
Approach CAT 2 is selected but one GS deviation
G/S NOT RECEIVED (LH or RH) is invalid
Approach CAT 2 is selected but one LOC deviation
LOC NOT RECEIVED (LH or RH) is invalid
02-22A-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Flight director and thrust director
Mach trim function
02-22A-10 DESCRIPTION
Automatic flight control system interface
Automatic flight control system operation
Flight director modes
Thrust director modes
Autopilot CAT II approach
INTRODUCTION
The dual Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS1 and AFCS2) is composed of the following
systems:
- 2 Flight Directors (FD) and 2 AutoPilots (AP),
- 1 Thrust Director (TD) and 1 AutoThrottle (AT),
- 2 Yaw Dampers (YD) and 2 Mach Trims (MT).
Each AFCS elaborates orders in path and roll axes that are known as Flight Director (FD)
commands. These commands are displayed on the Attitude Director Indicator (ADI) and
possibly on the Head-Up Display (HUD, optional).
The AutoThrottle elaborates the thrust order, known as Thrust Director command, displayed
on the ADI and on the HGS (optional).
When both AP and AT are engaged, the electric servo-motors are connected to:
- The flight controls via a clutch, so that the airplane will follow the FD commands,
- Each thrust lever, so that the engines will follow the TD commands.
The AutoPilot automatically trims the airplane in pitch and compensates for AOA variation
during deployment of slats, flaps and airbrakes. Regardless of the active vertical mode, the
AutoPilot limits the angle of pitch to ± 20°.
The Yaw Damper (YD) provides the pilot with automatic yaw stabilization when handflying.
When the AutoPilot is engaged, YD provides both yaw stabilzation and turn coordination.
EASy contains two dual-channelled AFCS: AFCS 1 channel A and B are hosted in MAU2B,
while AFCS 2 channel A and B are hosted in MAU1B.
This dual configuration allows manual and automatic switching between AFCS1 and AFCS2.
The AutoPilot fail-safe design allows for automatic reversion following an electronical failure
(MAU for instance) that is indicated by AP .. FAIL in the CAS window.
NOTE
In this section, the illustration may sometimes differ from the displaying on the real airplane.
FLIGHT DIRECTOR
The Flight Director (FD) command cue gives Lateral and Vertical guidance. The pilot has just
to make the green FPS coincide with the magenta FD command cue.
The lateral and vertical modes are grouped into basic and superior modes.
LATERAL VERTICAL
LATERAL VERTICAL
CLIMB - CLB
VERTICAL SPEED - VS
THRUST DIRECTOR
The Mach Trim improves the longitudinal stability at high Mach number (0.77 ≤ MI ≤ 0.87) by
adjusting the position of the Trimable Horizontal Stabilizer (THS) with the Mach number
increasing.
The Mach Trim automatically engages at airplane power up and cannot be manually
disengaged.
When AutoPilot is Off:
- The Mach Trim operates unless the pilot uses the normal pitch trim. Once the pilot
releases the pitch trim switch, the Mach Trim resumes its operation.
When AutoPilot is ON:
- The Mach Trim does not operate. The Autopilot has an auto-trim function.
The Flight Crew can manage the AFCS (AutoPilot and AutoThrottle) with the use of:
The Flight Mode Annunciator (FMA) on each PDU shows the Pilot Flying (or coupled side),
the armed and active AFCS modes, and AutoThrottle modes.
Only one lateral and one vertical mode can be active at the same time. However, one lateral
and one vertical mode can be simultaneously armed: for example, when APP (approach
mode) is armed, LOC and GS are armed.
The active modes show in green in the FMA, along with the associated references
displayed in magenta, according to the following standard.
The armed modes show in cyan in the FMA, according to the following standard.
NOTE
At power on, the left side is selected by default.
When swapping the PILOT SIDE, the AP/FD automatically reverts to the basic modes. The
superior modes must be selected again.
NOTE
After swapping PILOT SIDE, LNAV and VNAV modes may not engage.
In this case, pause for about 30 sec before selecting these modes again.
AUTOPILOT ENGAGEMENT
When the AutoPilot is engaged, the active lateral and vertical modes show in reverse video
(black on green) on each FMA.
AUTOPILOT DISENGAGEMENT
The pilot can manually disengage the AutoPilot by pushing any of the following controls:
- Quick disconnect pad on the yoke (one push),
- (TO)GA pushbutton on the yoke,
- Pitch trim switch on the yoke,
- AP pushbutton on the Guidance Panel,
- YD pushbutton on the Guidance Panel,
- EMERG TAILPLANE on the pedestal.
NOTE
At AP disengagement, continuous “AUTOPILOT” aural warning sounds and AP flashes red in
the FMA until the pilot pushes again the quick disconnect pad, or reengages the AP.
The Touch Control Steering allows to hand fly the airplane while the AutoPilot remains
engaged. When the pilot pushes the TCS button, the AP servomotors declutch, he/she
then can hand fly the airplane to modify the flight parameters. When the pilot releases the
TCS button, the AP servomotors reengage, the AutoPilot then synchronizes with the new
flight parameters or reverts to the previous ones, as below described:
When the pilot uses the Touch Control Steering, TCS (in white reverse video) replaces
AP in the FMA.
NOTE
Do not push the AP quick-disconnect pad while holding the TCS button: the AutoPilot will
disconnect without both “AUTOPILOT” aural warning and flahing AP in the FMA.
On the ground, the AFCS self tests at power up. When the test is ok, the Yaw Damper
automatically engages (ON), but the servomotors are declutched. They remain declutched
during the take-off phase, and progressively engage after lift-off (or at 400 ft Rad Alt on the
initial climb out if the Weight On Wheel system is INOP).
In flight,
• If both Yaw Damper and AutoPilot are OFF: pushing the YD or AP pushbutton
makes the YD engage, the green “ON” caption comes on.
• If the Yaw Damper is ON and AutoPilot is OFF: pushing the YD pushbutton makes
the Yaw Damper disengage, the “ON” caption goes off.
• If both Yaw Damper and AutoPilot are ON: pushing the YD pushbutton makes both
Yaw Damper and AutoPilot disengage, both “ON” captions go off. Pushing the AP
pushbutton does not make the Yaw Damper disengage.
When the AutoThrottle is connected, the green “ON” caption comes on, and A/T is
displayed on the top-left corner of each IPFD, along with the AutoThrottle active mode (see
AutoThrottle Modes in this chapter).
Upon manual disconnection, A/T flashes for 10 seconds in the FMA and
"AUTOTHROTTLE" aural warning sounds only once.
Upon automatic disconnection, A/T flashes continuously and "AUTOTHROTTLE" sounds
continuously.
To silence both warnings, the pilot must push either AT quick disconnect pushbutton.
LATERAL MODES
ROL mode is active when no other lateral mode is: either when engaging the AP/FD
without any lateral mode selected, or when deselecting the active lateral mode with the
AP/FD engaged.
- Maintains the heading when the bank angle was lower than 3° for the last 10 seconds,
- Makes the wings level if the bank angle is between 3° and 6°,
- Maintains the bank angle if between 6° and 35° below FL200 (28° above FL200).
In this case, the FMA shows ROL as the active lateral mode.
The Heading/Track mode (HDG/TRK) captures and maintains the heading or track selected
by the pilot on the Guidance Panel.
- The pilot selects Heading (HDG) or Track (TRK) with the outer selector.
- The pilot sets HDG/TRK with the middle knob, or synchronizes HDG/TRK with the present
one by pushing the inner pushbutton (PUSH SYNC).
- The pilot then engages the desired mode by pushing the HDG/TRK pushbutton.
- The green “ON” caption comes on.
- Both FMA and HSI show the selected HDG or TRK.
- The AFCS makes the airplane turn in the same direction the pilot turns the HDG/TRK
knob, even if more than 180°.
In HDG/TRK mode, the maximum bank angle is 28° below FL300 and 15° above FL300.
The FMW AVIONICS/AFCS page allows selecting Half Bank; the 15° Low Bank Arc then
shows white on the roll scale.
The Lateral Navigation mode (LNAV) is designed to capture and folow the active leg of
the Flight Plan.
To activate the Lateral Navigation mode, the pilot pushes the LNAV pushbutton.
- LNAV can possibly stay armed for a few seconds, which is annunciated by
In LNAV mode, the AFCS limits the bank angle to 30° (from 5° to 30° in Go Around mode
from 0 ft to 250 ft).
The FMS also commands a bank angle limited to:
- 15° during capture,
- 30° in Holding Pattern, Procedure Turn, Orbit, Arc to Fix leg and transition arc,
- 25° in all other situations.
Depending on the phase of flight, the bank angle is adjusted within these limits to keep
the trajectory in its protected airspace. Unless it is necessary to remain in these airspaces
(due to the wind for instance), the bank angle will not exceed the FMS LNAV Bank Factor
(20° by default) except en-route where the Bank Factor from AVIONICS / AFCS tab
applies (7° by default).
VERTICAL MODES
With the use of the Guidance Panel, the Flight Crew can control these vertical modes:
The Flight Director always engages in ROL and PATH, so does the AutoPilot if the FD
was not previously in use.
In PATH mode, the AFCS restricts the Flight Path Vector (FPV) to ± 17° angle of path. If
the pilot engages the AP/FD with the FPV beyond these limits, the AFCS brings it back
into the ± 17° normal range.
The pilot can adjust the path angle by means of either the VS/PATH thumb wheel, or the
TCS. The path angle shows in the FMA, right of the PATH annunciator:
When the pilot pushes the ALT pushbutton on the Guidance Panel:
- The ALT mode captures and holds the present altitude (in magenta),
- The green “ON” caption comes on,
- ALT shows in the FMA with the reference altitude/Flight Level.
- The altitude bug is displayed on the altitude tape.
ALT mode active, the AFCS maintains the altitude with ± 0.1 g load factor.
The ASEL readout displays the altitude by 100 or 1,000 foot increment, depending on the
position of the outer knob. When the onside altimeter is set to standard, the readout
displays the Flight Level by 1,000 foot increment. The selected altitude / FL then shows in
ASEL box, on top of the altitude tape.
The AFCS captures and holds the preset altitude / FL in minimizing the overshoot:
- In climb, it starts capturing 2,000 ft below ASEL (0.8 g maximum load factor),
- In descent, it starts capturing 10,000 ft above ASEL (1.2 g maximum load factor).
CHECK ASEL is inhibited in approach (GS, VGP, LPV), go-around and in windshear
mode.
Turning the ASEL knob during the altitude capture makes the AFCS revert to the basic
PATH mode that maintains the present airplane path.
NOTE
Check the vertical mode, and reset it if necessary, whenever a new altitude is selected.
Pushing the CLB pushbutton activates the CLIMB mode, and the green ON caption
comes on. In CLB mode, the AFCS captures and keeps the speed target, either pilot
selected (SPEED knob set to MAN) or FMS managed (SPEED knob set to FMS). CLB
shows green in the FMA along with the target speed in magenta. The speed bug shows
along the speed tape.
Pushing the VS pushbutton activates the Vertical Speed mode, and the green ON caption
comes on. The pilot adjusts the vertical speed (V/S) with the use of the VS / PATH thumb
wheel. The V/S digital value shows magenta in FMA (right of VS) while the Vertical
Speed Indicator gives both digital and analog V/S (green pointer).
VS mode restricts the vertical speed between 6,000 ft/min climbing and 8,000 ft/min
descending.
Pushing the VNAV pushbutton activates the Vertical Navigation mode. In this mode, the
FMS computes the vertical guidance that the AFCS follows.
When VNAV becomes armed, the cyan caption on GP comes on. When VNAV becomes
active, the green caption comes on. Simultaneously, the FMA shows the corresponding
vertical sub mode in cyan, or in green:
- VCLB: If CLB is active, pushing the VNAV pushbutton activates the VCLB mode.
The FMS computes the VCLB guidance from the altitude and speed constraints of
the Flight Plan. If the pilot sets ASEL to an altitude / FL, this value overrides the FMS
altitude constraint, provided that ASEL is the lowest.
- VASL: only shows in the FMA during altitude capture. VASL is the equivalent of
ASEL when in VNAV mode. The airplane will level of at either the pilot selected
altitude (ASEL) or the next FMS altitude constraint.
The pilot must first select the type of approach in the STAR/App tab of the FMW before
activating the Approach Mode (Refer to ATA 34 / Windows and associated tab - Flight
Management Window – Arrival POF).
When the pilot pushes the APP pushbutton, the cyan or green caption comes on to
indicate that the Approach Mode becomes armed or active. Simultaneously, the approach
lateral and vertical guidance modes show in cyan or green in the FMA.
■ ILS
The Approach Mode captures and follows the localizer beam. The AFCS can
capture the localizer (LOC) from any lateral mode ROL, HDG / TRK or LNAV.
The FMA shows LOC and GS in cyan when armed, and in green when captured.
NOTE
In APP mode, AFCS first captures and follows the Localizer (LOC). If a Glide Slope (GS) signal
is available, the AFCS will next capture and follow GS, fully established on the ILS.
Once the Localizer is captured (LOC shows in FMA), the AFCS will transition from
a vertical mode to the Glide Slope mode when the airplane gets within the GS
deviation limits. The FMA will then show GS.
If the pilot has previously selected B/C in the FMW / Arrival POF / Landing Data
Tab, pushing the APP pushbutton makes the Back Course mode engage. In B/C
mode, the final approach segment can be either flown in PATH or VS modes.
NOTE
On a B/C ILS approach: in HSI, always set Crs to the Localizer front course.
B/C will remain active until the pilot deselects it in FMW / Arrival POF, Landing Data tab.
After the Glide Slope is captured, the AFCS switches to Dual Couple Mode when all
the following conditions are met:
- Both IPFD display the same ILS frequency, from independent NAV receivers.
- Both NAV sources are valid and active (LOC1 on HSI 1 and LOC2 on HSI 2).
- Radio altimeter reads 1200, decreasing.
VGP beeing selected in FMW / Arrival POF / Landing Data Tab, the AFCS being
set in LNAV / VNAV:
When in the terminal area, and when the system is VGP capable, a vertical
deviation scale and the VGP pointer are displayed on the ADI to inform the pilot that
VGP mode is available for the approach.
Once the pilot presses APP pushbutton, the VGP mode will be armed.
In order to be LPV capable, the Falcon 2000EX EASy must be equipped with 2
Global Navigation Satellite Sensor Units (GNSSU) that contain Satellite Based
Augmentation System (SBAS) Golbal Positioning Sytem (GPS) sensors. Note that
over the United States, SBAS is called Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS).
The FMS database contains the approach Final Approach Segment (FAS) Data
Block associated with the LPV minimums. The FAS Data Block consists of the
lateral and vertical definition for the final approach path to be flown during the
RNAV GPS approach. The FAS Data Block is transmitted from the FMS to the
GNSSU and is used to compute the airplane lateral and vertical deviations along
the final approach segment. The GNSSU also monitors the excessive deviations.
LPV guidance becomes available once:
- RNAV GPS approach is selected in FMW / Arrival POF / Landing Data Tab,
- RNAV GPS approach contains a LPV line of minimums,
- The FAS Data Block is loaded into the GNSSU,
- The pilot pushes the APP pushbutton.
• When LPV is armed, the cyan caption comes in the APP pushbutton,
• When LPV is active, the cyan caption turns green.
The GNSSU then transmits angular lateral and vertical deviations to the AFCS that
provides ILS-like guidance, even if the FMS fails. LPV guidance is displayed on the
ADI as Lateral Satellite Based Augmentation (LSBA) and Vertical Satellite Based
Augmentation (VSBA).
During the approach, the FMA shows LSBA and VSBA cyan or green, accordingly.
Take-Off mode provides both vertical and speed guidance on standard takeoff, and
especially on One Engine Inoperative takeoff.
If takeoff data are invalid or not correctly entered, a push on TOGA button makes
FD TO MODE INHIBITED appear in CAS window.
THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT T/O MODE IS TO SELECT ANOTHER VERTICAL MODE.
In T/O mode, the Flight Director drives either a pitch attitude (via a path angle) or
airspeed, depending on the following phases. The Thust Director drives a reference N1.
Phase 3
Speed command: VFT MAX CLB THRUST
At Acceleration Altitude
(VFE - 5 max speed) when IAS = VFT - 3
(TOSA)
[1] visual guidance during the rotation is indicated by the ROtation Symbol.
NOTE
Do not engage the Auto-Throttle when T/O mode is the active vertical mode.
N1
MAX TO
GA – Go-Around Mode
The Flight Director drives either a pitch attitude (via a path) or airspeed, depending
on the following phases. The Thust Director drives a reference N1.
If VREF or VFT is beyond limits or invalid, GA mode is still available but the Flight
Director can only drive an 11° (or 12°) pitch attitude (via a path) and
FD GA DEGRADED MODE appears in CAS window.
LNAV AP GA
ROL AP GA
LNAV
HDG AP GA
LNAV
Next, when the conditions for LNAV engagement are met, LNAV
becomes the active lateral mode. The FMA shows
LNAV AP GA
FIGURE 02-22-10-27 FMA – LATERAL NAVIGATION IN GA MODE
At the end of the go-around, final target speed remains VFT. Once another vertical
mode is selected, the FMS will switch to climb if:
- Destination is changed, OR,
- Another approach is activated after a DIRECT-TO or FPL change (if done outside
a 15 NM circle from destination), OR,
- Current altitude is above 18,000 ft.
WSHR - Windshear mode (except on F2000LXS/S not equipped with M5023/SB 368)
When it detects windshear conditions, the Terrain Awareness and Warning System
(TAWS) triggers the alarm (audio + red or amber flag on IPFD).
If the FD is in T/O or GA mode and the TAWS triggers a red WINDSHEAR alarm:
- The Windshear Mode (WSHR) activates without any pilot's action.
If the FD is not in T/O or GA mode and TAWS triggers a red / amber WINDSHEAR alarm:
- Pushing the (TO)GA button activates the Windshear Mode (WSHR).
When the AFCS transitions to WSHR Mode, the AutoPilot automatically disengages,
Flight and Thrust Directors (FD / TD) provide vertical and thrust guidance for a better
escape. The FMA then shows:
Precisely flying the FD helps maintain the airspeed close to stalling speed. The TD
commands maximum takeoff thrust. WSHR escape guidance minimizes the altitude loss
while maintaining a safe stall margin.
THE ONLY WAY TO EXIT WSHR MODE IS TO SELECT ANOTHER VERTICAL MODE
- AutoPilot is engaged,
- Aircraft flies above FL300,
- Cabin altitude exceeds 15,000 ft,
- Depressurization is detected (CABIN ALTITUDE in CAS window),
- None of the following modes is active: T/O, GA, WSHR or any Approach Mode.
NOTE
If the Auto Throttle was not previously engaged, ADM automatically activates it.
When the AFCS transitions to ADM mode, ADM flashes both sides of AP in the FMA.
As an AutoPilot mode, ADM drives the F2000EX EASy along the following pattern:
NOTE
The (TO)GA pushbutton does NOT deactivate the ADM.
NOTE
If the pilot disengages the AutoPilot, ADM will not activate again, even if the conditions for
activation still remain.
ROTATION SYMBOL
To help the pilot fly the ideal pitch attitude at rotation, the FD activates the ROtation
Symbol (ROS) at power on.
The ROS shows as an inverted T at 11° pitch angle (on F2000EX EASy, F2000LX,
F2000DX) or at 14° pitch angle on F2000S/LXS, and will be removed from view 3
seconds after liftoff.
The HSI moves downward to make the ROS visible during the acceleration phase.
For more details about the Rotation Symbol, refer to Chapter 3 “TECHNICAL
INFORMATION PAGES”
The Thrust Director (TD) displays the thrust guidance on the IPFD, in order to help the pilot
reach and maintain the target airspeed or Mach number.
When engaged, the AutoThrottle adjusts both engines thrust to follow TD guidance (the
acceleration chevron progressively coincides with TD).
For more details about the Thrust Director and Acceleration Chevron, refer to
Chapter 3 “TECHNICAL INFORMATION PAGES”
SPEED MODE
In Speed Mode, the TD allows to maintain the target speed or Mach number, when the
AFCS works in any of these vertical modes: ALT, ASEL, VALT, VASL, VS, PATH, VPTH,
G/S and VGP.
The display of the TD mode (IPFD top left corner) changes with Autothrottle mode selection:
Example:
TD Speed Mode with AutoThrottle On (A/T SPD).
The target speed is displayed on top of the Speed Tape.
Speed Bugs
Two different speed bugs are displayed along the Speed Tape, depending on the position
of the inner Speed Knob (MAN or FMS).
MAN SPEED
FMS SPEED
THRUST MODE
In Thrust Mode, TD displays a fixed thrust setting to follow manually (at takeoff, go-around,
windshear, retard mode) or automatically by the Autothrottle (climb, cruise, descent,
Automatic Descent Mode, and pitch speed protection mode). When Autothrottle is On, the
AFCS controls the speed by pitch.
The TD works in Thrust Mode when the AFCS works in any of these vertical modes: CLB,
VCLB, WSHR, T/O, GA, ADM, Pitch Speed Protection (PSP), Throttle Retard (RTR) Mode
(HUD 3 / Cat III ILS approaches only).
N1 N1
T/O and GA [1] Not applicable
MAX TO [2] MAX CLB [2]
A/T N1
ADM Not applicable
_ADM_
N1
RTR Not applicable
RTR
[1] Airplanes equipped with TOGA mode (M3381 or M3688 – SB 322).
[2] Means that N1 upper limit is computed by the FADEC.
[3] Airplanes not equipped with TOGA mode.
AUTOTHROTTLE
When the pilot pushes the AT pushbutton, the AutoThrottle (AT) engages and adjusts both
engines thrust and actuates both thrust levers accordingly. The AutoThrottle can work in
either Speed or Thrust modes in accordance with the TD guidance.
NOTE
AUTOTHROTTLE LIMITS
If the phase of speed capture takes too long or if it is impossible to reach the target speed,
A/T LIM will show on the top-left corner of the IPFD.
Speed Limit
The upper speed limit is VMO / MMO and the lower speed limit is Low Speed Cue.
For more details, refer to the next chapter SPEED PROTECTION MODE
NOTE
The Autothrottle does not respect VFE.
When CRUISE box is checked in ENGINE synoptic, thrust is limited to Max Cruise Thrust
(computed by FADEC, whatever the target speed is), indicated by the first inner white
mark on the N1 gauge.
The AutoThrottle cruise setting is displayed on the top-left corner of each IPFD:
NOTE
With EASy II, the CRUise limitation mode is a sub mode of A/T SPD.
CAT II Approach must be selected in the Arrival Phase Of Flight of the Flight Management
Window (Landing Data tab).
Approach mode (APP) is selected by pressing the APP pushbutton on the GP.
When the G/S is captured, the AFCS switches to dual couple mode if the following conditions
are met:
- Both PDU display the same ILS frequency, from independent NAV receivers,
- Both NAV sources are valid and active (LOC1 on HSI 1 and LOC2 on HSI 2),
- Radio altimeter reads 1,200 ft, decreasing.
The AFCS receives and displays radio altitude on both PDU. The AFCS selects the radio
altitude as long as both radio altimeters are valid and tracking (no miscompare flag)
For more CAT II conditions of operation, refer to AFM (DGT88898) / ANNEX 2 and
CODDE 2 (DGT88899) / Chapter 02 / SPECIAL NORMAL OPERATION / Operations.
Any unfulfilled CAT II requirement is indicated by a relevant CAS message.
For more information on the symbology refer to CODDE1 / ATA 34 / Windows and
associated tabs – ADI.
INTRODUCTION
EASy provides Speed Protections and associated warnings, in order to keep the airplane
within the normal flight envelope (Low Speed Cue + 4 kt < IAS < VMO - 4 kt).
Speed Warnings consist of indications on the Speed Tape, referred to as "cues" and related
aural alerts.
Speed Protections consist of both AutoThrottle Speed Protection (ASP) and Pitch Speed
Protection (PSP).
SPEED WARNINGS
Aural alerts and color changes of the Speed Tape warn the pilots about too high / too low
airspeed or excessive Angle Of Attack (AOA).
Aural and visual alerts are available independently of the AutoPilot engagement.
In flight only, the amber Low Speed Cue indicates an operational speed limit that includes
preset stall margins. LSC are identical on both PDUs.
SF CLEAN at or above FL200, the LSC computation is based on the gross weight (from
the master FMS) and on the average altitude from both ADS (Air Data System).
SF CLEAN below FL200, or in SF1/2/3, the AFCS computes the LSC based on the
average AOA from both vanes. In this case the LSC depends on the airplane
configuration (Slats / Flaps settings, Airbrakes in or out). It is load factor compensated,
thus it does not stretch when g-load increases.
"INCREASE SPEED" continuously sounds when the ASP / PSP protections become
active (if the AP is engaged) or when IAS reaches LSC-2kt. This function includes static
and dynamic thresholds which depend on predicted airspeed. In explains why the
INCREASE SPEED can sometimes trigger whereas the current IAS has not reached
LSC-2 kt.
In flight only, the top of the red Stall Warning Cue indicates the threshold of activation of
the Stall Warning.
The Stall Warning Cue depends on the airplane configuration (Slats / Flaps settings,
Airbrakes in or out). SWC is not load factor compensated, thus it stretches when g-load
increases and can possibly mask the LSC at high load factor.
"STALL" continuously sounds when the AOA reaches the stalling angle, which is
graphically indicated on the Speed Tape by the speed bug entering the red SWC.
VMO / MMO
A red barber pole shows on top of the Speed Tape to indicate VMO / MMO.
A pulsing horn continuously sounds to warn the pilot about VMO / MMO exceedance.
VMO / MMO
cue
Vconstraint
cue
NOTE 1
A red cue (V-constraint) also shows on the speed tape to indicate the maximum allowed speed,
depending on the configuration (VFE, VLE) or on any possible failure.
NOTE 2
Such V-constraint does not trigger any Speed Protection.
SPEED PROTECTIONS
The activation of the Speed Protections depends on the status of the AutoPilot and
AutoThrottle:
- If both AutoPilot and AutoThrottle are engaged, Speed Protections automatically keep the
airspeed within the normal bounds of operation.
- If only the AutoPilot is engaged, the AutoThrottle will automatically engage when Speed
Protection activates.
- If both AutoPilot and AutoThrottle are not in use, none will automatically engage. When the
High / Low Speed Warning sounds, the pilot must manually recover from the speed
exceedance / decay.
- With flaps extended, only "FLAPS" continuously sounds if the airspeed exceeds VFE.
- In Take-Off, Go-Around, ADM or Windshear mode.
NOTE
Even if both AP and AT are ON, when the speed bug enters the red SWC, the AutoPilot
automatically disengages. The pilot must manually recover from the stall onset.
Engagement
Simultaneously,
- The speed bug format changes into a magenta teardrop,
- PROT is displayed in an amber box, on the top-left corner of IPFD.
A/T SPD
PROT
The AutoThrottle adjusts thrust to bring the airspeed back into the normal range. One can
observe an amplified displacement of both thrust levers that swiftly increase / reduce the
airspeed.
Disengagement
ASP disengages when speed is back within normal range, or when the pilot disconnects
the AutoThrottle.
Engagement
Pitch Speed Protection (PSP) automatically activates when ASP cannot keep the
airspeed within the normal bounds of operation.
PSP is available in every AFCS vertical mode other than G/S, VGP, TO, GA, and WSHR.
NOTE
Below FL200, PSP is inhibited when AFCS active vertical mode is ASEL, VASL, ALT or VALT,
because maintaining the altitude is more important than managing the airspeed.
The "teardrop speed" is displayed when IAS = VMO - 5, or IAS = LSC + X (where X
depends on the altitude).
The AutoThrottle sets the thrust to MAX CLB (if speed decay) or IDLE (if airspeed
exceedance), then the AutoPilot adjusts the path to maintain the "tear drop speed".
Per design, PSP cannot command a pitch-up at low speed or a pitch-down at high speed.
Disengagement
PSP automatically disengages when IAS is back within the normal (LSC + 4 / VMO - 4)
speed range.Then, PATH becomes the AFCS active vertical mode that synchronizes with
the current path angle.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The Auto Flight System is protected by conventional circuit-breakers located on the overhead
circuit-breakers panel.
CAS MESSAGES
ATA 23 – COMMUNICATION
02-23-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Communication interface
Interphone plug jacks
Circuit breakers
02-23_1-00 GENERAL
Introduction
VHF tuning
Receiving
Transmitting
Abnormal operation
02-23_2 – HF RADIO
02-23_2-00 GENERAL
Introduction
Controls and Indications
HF modes
HF transmission
HF reception
SELCAL function
02-23_3-05 GENERAL
Introduction
02-23_4-00 GENERAL
Introduction
Status / config tab
Winds tab
Term Wx tab
Sigmets tab
Rx Msg tab
Tx Msg tab
02-23_5 – CPDLC
02-23_5-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Definitions
02-23_5-10 DESCRIPTION
General
CPDLC connection management
Uplink message processing
Downlink message processing
Message log management
ADS-C management (FANS 1/A only)
Emergency (FANS 1/A only)
Data link status
Message printing
Oceanic clearance (FANS 1/A only)
CPDLC failure
02-23_6 – COMMUNICATION
INTRODUCTION
SOURCES
ELECTRICAL SOURCES
The radio system is fed by a 28V / 25A DC source through four buses: set 1 is powered
through buses A1 and A2 and set 2 is powered through buses B1 and B2.
The AUDIO panels are powered through bus A2 for the left hand and the third crew member
AUDIO panels, and through bus B2 for the right hand AUDIO panel.
Operations on mini-load provide full functionality of the entire radio Set 1, VHF2 and HF2.
For more information, refer to section 02-24.
ANTENNAS
The following figure shows the different antennas used by the radio-communication, radio-
navigation and radio-surveillance systems, and their respective location.
COMMUNICATION INTERFACE
The Permanent Radio Bar (PRB) offers all the primary functions for the radio. Secondary
radio functions can be found in the 1/6 RADIOS window.
The active transponder module and the transponder code are displayed permanently in the
bottom field of the PRB. In addition the transponder and TCAS mode is displayed: ALTOF,
ALTON, STBY, TA RA or TA.
RADIOS WINDOW
F2000S, F2000LXS and F2000EX EASy, F2000DX, F2000LX fitted with EASy II
FIGURE 02-23-05-03 - RADIOS WINDOW TAB SELECTION
EASy I:
For ATC / TCAS, refer to sub-section 02-34-45 – EASY I – NAVIGATION -
SURVEILLANCE.
EASy II:
For XPDR / TCAS, refer to section 02-34_13 NAVIGATION (EASY II) - XPDR / TCAS.
MKB radios short-cuts provide a very quick and convenient way to access the desired
on-side radios. Pressing one of the MKB radios short-cuts directly pops-up the
corresponding radio in the Radio Bar and positions the cursor in it, except for HF. The HF
short-cut pops up the 1/6 radio window in the HF tab and selects HF1.
Then, with the CCD cursor positioned in the dedicated field, tune the frequency (preset) by
rotating the knob on the CCD base and swap between active and preset frequencies by
clicking the <ENTER> pushbutton of the CCD.
It is also possible to tune by dialing the frequency on the MKB then pressing the ENTER
pushbutton to validate, and to swap between active and preset frequencies by pressing the
SWAP key on the MKB.
NOTE
For primary VHF COM, preset frequency can be directly modified using the dedicated on-side
tuning knob and the SWAP pushbutton located on the GP.
In degraded two displays configuration, if HSI window is not displayed, 1/6 RADIOS window
pops-up and cursor is positioned in the corresponding field when using MKB radios short-
cuts.
AUDIO PANEL
Two AUDIO panels are located in the pedestal and gather all the required controls for the
following primary functions:
- Selecting radio-communication sets (for transmitting / receiving),
- Selecting radio-navigation systems,
- Setting the intercom system for each crew member,
- Setting the radio volume.
CORRESPONDING
PUSHBUTTON RADIO DEVICE OR CHARACTERISTICS
FUNCTION
CORRESPONDING
PUSHBUTTON RADIO DEVICE OR CHARACTERISTICS
FUNCTION
CORRESPONDING
PUSHBUTTON RADIO DEVICE OR CHARACTERISTICS
FUNCTION
■ Reception
The COM function is selected (through the headsets or speakers) by pressing the
corresponding circular pushbutton (in AUD row of his AUDIO panel). When
selected, the audio button will light up in green and the corresponding audio level
will appear in the readout display. The crew can adjust the reception volume by
rotating the SET knob on the right side of the readout display.
After 30 seconds, the volume is automatically reverted to the headphones
adjustment level (HDPH indication on the AUDIO panel readout display) or to the
speakers adjustement level (SPKR) if headphones (HDPH) are deselected.
All the COM devices audio reception can be selected simulltaneously. To deselect
one of them, press again on the associated AUD pushbutton.
■ Transmission
To select a specific COM function (VHF, HF, SAT, PA) for transmission, each crew
member has to push on the corresponding rectangular pushbutton (in the MIC row
of his AUDIO panel), and the corresponding audio circular pushbutton will
automatically be activated. When selected, the two buttons are lit up in green.
Only one COM transmitter set can be selected at a time, selecting another one will
disconnect the previously selected MIC selector. To deselect, press on the MIC
selector again.
To transmit through the selected COM device, the pilot can either use the Push-To-
Talk buttons (MIC) on the yoke or on the Cursor Control Device (CCD) base, or use
the handheld mike (stored on the front area of the yoke):
NOTE
Transmitting with handheld mike will automatically activate the speakers if not selected.
This pushbutton (MIC) selects either the boom microphone (BOOM) or the mike
mask (MASK).
In case of use of the oxygen masks, this button must be depressed.
NOTE
When active, the transmission through the mask will automatically select the on-side speakers.
The GRND pushbutton is used to select/deselect the ground crew interphone system to the
on-side speaker and/or headset and selected microphone. After pressing the GRND
pushbutton, the volume is adjusted by rotating the knob.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
INTRODUCTION
The VHF1, VHF2 and VHF3 (optional) are set and tuned by using one of the three sets of
controls located in the Guidance Panel (GP), the Cursor Control Device (CCD) and the
Multifunction KeyBoard (MKB).
VHF spacing can be set to 25 kHz or 8.33 kHz.
The VHF3 is a third VHF COM, usable for voice communication and for datalink (optional).
VHF TUNING
The easiest and fastest way of tuning the VHF radios is through the Guidance Panel (GP)
VHF knobs.
The controls are one rotary knob and one swap pushbutton dedicated to the respective VHF
set. Only the onside VHF can be tuned by this knob, VHF1 (and VHF3) on LH side, VHF2
(and VHF3) on RH side. The VHF setting appears in the upper part of the Permanent Radio
Bar of the corresponding crew member's Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI).
VHF field
Permanent
radio bar
Custom
field
VHF tuning through the Guidance Panel (GP) is done without positioning the CCD cursor in
the VHF field on the Permanent Radio Bar (PRB):
- Rotating the outer ring of the VHF knob sets the frequency units and the inner ring the
decimals,
NOTE
Only the preset frequency can be tuned. To become active, it has to be swapped with the
active frequency
- Pressing the SWAP pushbutton will swap preset and active frequencies of the selected
VHF.
VHF can also be managed through the CCD, either through the Permanent Radio Bar in
each Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI), or through the RADIOS window in each Primary
Display Unit (PDU).
■ VHF field
The VHF field in the Permanent Radio Bar can be customized independently on
each PDU to display VHF1 (only on the left PDU) or VHF2 (only on the right PDU),
or VHF3 (option) active and preset frequencies, by selecting the desired VHF on
the VHF pull down menu.
NOTE
At power up, the VHF field on the left hand Permanent Radio Bar will be configured with VHF1
and the one on the right hand PRB with VHF2.
NOTE 1
When tuning the frequency with CCD or MKB, pressing SWAP on the MKB directly activates
the new frequency.
NOTE 2
Smart tuning of the VHF is also possible through the MKB.
Example: dial 236 press <ENTER> on the CCD or press the SWAP key on the MKB to
activate 123.600; 123.600 has become the active frequency.
To toggle between 8.33 and 25 kHz frequency spacing, place CCD cursor in the
Spacing field and click <ENTER>. When 25 kHz spacing is selected, 25 appears at the
top of the corresponding VHF field.
RECEIVING
As for transmission selection, select the desired VHF by pressing the corresponding AUD
pushbuttons on the AUDIO panel.
To select or deselect the squelch (noise suppressor), place CCD cursor on the Squelch field,
and click <ENTER>. When squelch is off, amber SQ letters will appear above the frequency
box of the corresponding VHF in the RADIOS window and on the Permanent Radio Bar.
On the VHF page, cabin selection allows the audio of the VHF2 to be heard in the cabin
through a headset.
TRANSMITTING
The VHF mike selection is done on the AUDIO panel by pushing the corresponding MIC
selectors. To transmit, use the Push-To-Talk (MIC) buttons as described in previous
sub-section 02-23-05.
During transmission, TX is displayed:
- On the AUDIO panel readout display,
- On the Permanent Radio Bar (PRB) at the top of the corresponding VHF field,
- On the VHF page of the RADIOS window, at the top of the corresponding VHF field.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
EMERGENCY AUDIO
A backup analog audio connection from the VHF1 to the AUDIO panel is available in case of
failure of the digital audio connection or AUDIO panel amplifier.
Press on the BKUP rotary pushbutton selects the analog connection between the VHF1 and
the AUDIO panel and extend the rotary pushbutton. The reception volume is controlled by
rotating the extended pushbutton. In BKUP mode the speaker is not available.
In the NORM position (pushbutton in) the digital audio connection is used and controls on
the AUDIO panel work normally.
EMERGENCY FREQUENCY
In case of loss of radio controls or radio interface, automatic tuning of VHF1 to 121.5 MHz
will be obtained by pressing a guarded light pushbutton, whether VHF1 is currently selected
or not. This pushbutton called VHF1 EMER is located to the right of the right hand Primary
Display Unit (PDU).
The guarded light pushbutton will turn amber after being pressed:
In case of loss of radio controls or radio interface, a backup tuning of the VHF1 (VHF2) is
available using the LH MKB (respectively RH MKB), via a dedicated bus (ARINC-429)
between MKB and VDR module passing through NIM module.
Pressing SHIFT + BKUP/VHF pushbuttons on MKB enables tuning the on-side VHF
frequency.
INTRODUCTION
The F2000EX EASy is fitted with 2 HF systems providing long range voice communication in
the 2,000 KHz to 29,999 KHz range (HF2 is optional on F2000S).
The HF radio system supports Simplex, Duplex, Maritime and Emergency tuning. The HF
transceiver also operates in either Upper Voice, Lower Voice or Amplitude Modulation emission
modes and includes a SELCAL monitoring function.
Display and tuning of HF frequencies is done through the Cursor Control Device (CCD), or the
Multifunction KeyBoard (MKB), using one of the following display:
- The Permanent Radio Bar (PRB),
- The HF tab of the RADIOS window,
The Permanent Radio Bar of the HSI enables the control and the display of the HF
frequencies:
- The on side HF radio can be selected through a drop down menu.
- The HF frequencies tuning and swapping is done through the CCD or MKB.
RADIOS WINDOW
Through the HF tab, the radios window provides the access to HF frequencies and
modes selection.
The HF preset frequencies tuning and swapping is done through the CCD or MKB.
NOTE
In the PRB or RADIOS window, only the HF preset frequency can be tuned. To activate this
frequency, it must be swapped with the active frequency.
If the frequency is out of range, the field flashes in reverse video cyan for a few seconds
and then reverts back to previous value.
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FIGURE 02-23_2-00-02 - FREQUENCY CHANGE ON THE HF PAGE
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1 2 3
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K L SHIFT 4 5 6
Q R E 7 8 9
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SPACE SWAP
HF MODES
The HF tab in RADIO window provides, through drop-down menus, the following HF modes
settings:
- Squelch (noise suppressor of the active frequency): OFF, LOW, MED, or HIGH
- Power selection (active frequency): set the emission power to LOW (10W), MED
(50W) or HIGH. MED is the recommended selection (best power/range ratio).
NOTE
When transmitting in the [4,000-5,500 kHz] or [9,900-11,000 kHz] frequency range with "HIGH"
power mode, a permanent HF tone may be heard, indicating a faulty system. Set power mode
to "MED" or "LOW" to resume HF operations.
- Mode :
o SIMP : simplex, transmission and reception on the same frequency
o DUPL : duplex, transmission and reception on different frequencies. A
transmission and a reception frequency must be entered (“R” and “T” label
displayed beside the values). See figure below.
HF TRANSMISSION
Before transmitting, the antenna must be coupled with the active frequency:
- The MIC button must be pushed and hold for more than 2 sec,
- Then wait for the end of the audio tone which confirms the HF radio is tuned.
To transmit, push and hold the MIC again and speak. During transmission, “TX” flag is
displayed:
- On the AUDIO panel readout display,
- On the Permanent Radio Bar (PRB) at the top of the corresponding HF field,
- On the HF tab of the RADIOS window, at the top of the corresponding HF field.
NOTE
Wait for 5 seconds after having swapped HF frequencies, before pushing the MIC button.
HF RECEPTION
To activate the HF reception, push the HF 1 (or 2 if installed) pushbutton on the AUDIO panel.
For more information, refer to sub-section 02-23-05 – COMMUNICATION INTERFACE.
SELCAL FUNCTION
The SELCAL (selective call) function informs the pilots that a ground station wishes to
communicate with the aircraft. When a SELCAL signal is received:
- The HF .. SELCAL advisory CAS message is displayed, and an audio tone sounds.
- The MIC and AUD pushbuttons green light flash on the audio panel, until MIC
pushbutton is pushed.
NOTE
There is one SELCAL channel per VHF/HF equipment installed. For example: if 2 VHF and 2
HF are installed, there are 4 SELCAL channel.
INTRODUCTION
SATCOM
FONE
The optional Fone function provides phone communication through the telephone system
which transmits the call between the airplane and the ground via UHF phone or SATCOM
depending on the installation.
The FONE tab is available only if the telephone system is installed on the airplane.
If a telephone system is not installed, the FONE tab is not displayed.
CONTROLS
CONTROLS
The management of the SATCOM and FONE is done through controls located:
- On the Audio panel,
- On the yoke and the Cursor Control Device (CCD) for the selection of Push To Talk
(PTT),
- On the Multifunction Keyboard (MKB). The SAT button on the MKB displays the
RADIOS window SAT tab and moves the cursor to the SATCOM Number field,
- On the RADIOS window in the 1/6 lower window of the PDU.
On A/C with M-OPT258, a HI-SPEED INTERNET ON/OFF hard switch is added in cockpit.
The power supply of the SATCOM which is connected to cockpit is controlled through the
SAT ON/OFF button of the RADIOS window/SAT tab/Additional Details page.
The SAT ON/OFF button may also control some SATCOM dedicated to cabin, if installed.
The power supply of the SATCOM which is connected to cockpit is controlled through the
SAT ON/OFF button of the RADIOS window/SAT tab/Additional Details page.
A SATCOM system which is dedicated to cabin is controlled through the HI-SPEED
INTERNET ON/OFF hard switch in cockpit.
In the case where more than one SATCOM/ATG is functionally used for cabin, then all of
them are controlled through the same HI-SPEED INTERNET ON/OFF hard switch as seen
on Figure 02-23_3-20-01.
The INTERNET ON/OFF hard switch in cockpit may be used to reset the cabin dedicated
SATCOM, as there are no impact on the cockpit SATCOM or External Router.
INDICATIONS
When no SATCOM is installed, the SAT tab is still visible and displays the message "NOT
INSTALLED".
When the SATCOM is compatible with EASy, the SAT tab in the RADIOS window displays
the following controls and indications:
- SATCOM Status
- The Name of the phone number (if number is selected from the phone memory)
- The phone number (18 digits)
- Priority setting through a drop-down menu
- Phone management buttons (“CALL”, “END”, “CANCEL”, etc…as mentioned below)
- Phone Memory access button (opens the Phone Memory subpage)
- Additional Info access button (opens the SAT Additional Details subpage)
SATCOM STATUS
The SAT Status displays the current status of the SATCOM Channel in green (the SATCOM
Unit ON/OFF control is part of the Additional Details page).
Following the status displayed, associated action buttons are displayed as mentioned in the
table below:
PRIORITY
The Priority menu provides the priority status selection for an outgoing call:
- ALL (default)
- EMER
- FLT SFTY
- OTHER SFTY
- NON SFTY
When a selection is made from the Priority menu, only those names / numbers that are
recorded with that priority are displayed.
PHONE MEMORY
The Phone Memory function provides a list of stored phone numbers. This list is part of the
Electronic Phone Book database, and may contain up to 200 SATCOM phone numbers, and
50 FONE numbers.
The ALL priority selection provides the view of all the recorded numbers.
The memory list supports the “smart” scrolling capability. Following the letters entered in the
Name field, the list automatically scrolls.
In the phone memory list, the name and number entry is displayed on two lines:
- The first line displays the name and priority,
- The second line displays the number.
The following actions are also possible to manage the stored name/numbers:
- Add: Pushing “Add” stores the name/number, previously entered, into the memory’s
database (if no priority is entered, the default priority is ALL). If name/number already
exists the database, a dialog box opens and displays “Overwrite?” with YES or NO
buttons,
- Delete: pushing “Delete” removes the selected number from the database,
- Apply: pushing “Apply” presets the name/number selected on the SAT tab and the
phone memory page is closed.
- Cancel: pushing “Cancel” cancels any actions and closes the page.
NOTE
The entire number must be entered on the MKB (versus editing the number). As soon as the
operator enters the first digit of the number, the number field only displays the digits entered
(the old number is removed from the display).
The SAT Additional Details page is opened by selecting the SAT Additional Details button in
the SAT page.
The SAT ON / OFF button turns the SATCOM unit to the On or Off state.
The Log On State of the SATCOM is displayed in green. The following buttons are displayed
for the respective state:
The “GES Select” button opens a dialog box that displays a scrolling list of all selectable
GES (only when a WSCI Enabled SATCOM is installed). For each GES, the associated
Inmarsat Satellite (and Code) is displayed such as:
- AOR-E = Atlantic Ocean Region - East
- AOR-W = Atlantic Ocean Region - West
- IOR = Indian Ocean Region
- POR = Pacific Ocean Region
Once a GES is selected, the “Log On” button becomes selectable. Pressing the “Log On”
button forces the log on to the selected GES and removes the dialog box.
Pushing the “Close” button closes the dialog box
FONE TAB
The FONE function provides the possibility to call through the telephone system via UHF
phone or SATCOM (depending on the installation). The FONE tab function is similar to the
SAT tab without the priority management.
The FONE Status indications and associated action buttons are indicated in the table below:
Calls are initiated via the CALL button on the FONE window or via the FONE button on the
AUDIO panel. It is not required to push the MIC button to speak (hot mic).
The Transfer and Conference capability is available through the AUDIO panel.
For more information, refer to sub-section 02-23-05
The Phone Memory pushbutton opens the Phone Book memory page which is similar to the
SATCOM Phone Book, but without the priority button showing:
- - A maximum number of 50 FONE numbers can be entered in the phone book.
- - The Number field enables the entry of an 18-digit phone number.
- - The Name field displays the associated name (18-characters) of the phone number.
- - The FONE phone book provides the same buttons as the SATCOM Phone Book .
- - Only one operator can use the FONE Phone Book at a time.
INTRODUCTION
To access to the AFIS function with VHF3, select on PDU via then select
VHF tab and click DATA Mode for VHF3.
When DATA is selected the CMF defaults to the lowest VHF frequency and then automatically
tune an appropriate VHF ground based station.
When VOICE is selected the CMF defaults to the frequency 118.000 MHz. Wait 2 to 3
seconds after the default frequency is displayed before making a frequency input.
To access the AFIS function with SATCOM, select CMF / AFIS on MDU via then select
STATUS/CONFIG tab and click Auto in Satellite Links field.
When both VHF3 and SATCOM are installed, VHF3 will be automatically selected, unless
VHF3 cannot receive data anymore or SATCOM is forced.
Only one CMF / AFIS window is allowed in an MDU at a time.
The AFIS window provides six main tabs:
- Status / Config (default tab),
- Winds,
- Term XW,
- SIGMETS,
- Rx Msg,
- Tx Msg.
The VHF Comm field item indicates the VHF status with a ground station (Available or No
Comm). If the status remains available for longer than 5 min. after initiating a request data,
the pilot may assume the request has been received by the GDC. Otherwise the pilot should
retransmit the last request.
The VHF Link field indicates the VHF Link status (Voice or Data). Voice is indicated when
VHF3 is used in voice mode (not available for AFIS).
The SATCOM field indicates the SATCOM communications status (Available or No Comm).
This item is only displayed when a SATCOM is configured.
The Last Rqst field indicates Rcvd by GDC when the GDC has received the last
transmission. Upon any transmission this field is blanked until an acknowledgment is
received.
Reset soft key is available only for airplanes fitted with EASy II. This command triggers the
reset of the unique CMF application. This soft key is selectable if the active CMF is valid,
otherwise soft key is not selectable (grayed out).
CVR 1 FAIL CAS message can be displayed during reset.
The Auto Report radio buttons allow Off or On selection of the position automatic reporting
feature.
The Auto Weather radio button allow Off or On selection of the weather automatic update.
The Satellite Links radio buttons allow Off or Auto selection. This item is only displayed when
a SATCOM is configured.
The Print selection modes are Off, Manual and Auto. The default selection is Off. If Manual is
selected then the button is selectable on all tabs. If Auto is selected then the Auto Print
Config item is displayed.
The Auto Print Config checkboxes allow to specify the AFIS data that is to be printed
automatically. All ckeckbox items default to not selected.
WINDS TAB
NOTE
When has been selected it is necessary to wait a few seconds for the GDC to send
back the data.
Once the wind data is returned “NEW WINDS AVAIL” message is displayed (on I-NAV).
It is possible to request wind reports for the flight plan waypoints by selecting the Include
FPLN WPTS check box. When the winds reports are available, the winds can be inserted into
the waypoint list by selecting Insert Winds soft key.
The View Report column contains a text box listing the available wind reports. Each station
which has an associated wind report is displayed in green (up to five). If there are no available
reports, the text box and the data field on the right are blank.
The first available report in the list is the default. If the available data exceeds the displayable
area, a scroll bar is displayed.
TERM WX TAB
Upon the entry of an identifier, the soft key becomes selectable. Deleting an entry
returns the field to dashes.
Selecting transmits a request to the GDC for a weather update for all the field
stations. If the CMF function has failed the soft key remains unselectable.
Once the weather data has been returned NEW WX REPORTS AVAIL message is displayed
(on I-NAV).
The View Report column contains a text box listing the available Wx reports. Each station
which has an associated Wx report is displayed in green (up to five). If there are no available
reports the text box and the data field are blank.
The first available report in the list defaults to selected. The selected station ident and the
date are displayed above the data in green. The weather data is displayed in green.
If the available data exceeds the displayable area, a scroll bar is displayed.
SIGMETS TAB
When the From and To boxes have been filled, the soft key becomes selectable. If
the CMF is failed, the soft key remains unselectable.
Selecting Update transmits a request to the GDC for the specified SIGMETS. Once the
SIGMETS data is return, “NEW SIGMETS AVAILABLE” is displayed (on I-NAV).
If the available data exceeds the displayable area, a scroll bar is displayed.
RX MSG TAB
Selecting removes the currently displayed message and displays the next available
message if existing.
TX MSG TAB
Once there is data in the text box, the Delete Msg soft key becomes selectable. The
soft key deletes the entire message, but not the From, To and Address fields.
Selecting Transmit sends the message to the GDC and clears all the entries. If the CMF is
failed, the Transmit soft key remains unselectable.
Selecting sends the entire message including From, To and Address to the printer.
INTRODUCTION
The Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) function intent is to provide an
alternate means of communication to voice Air Traffic Control (ATC) communication based on
preformatted message exchange.
CPDLC covers non-time-critical en route control in specific airspace. CPDLC communications
are defined by two complementary technical standards:
- Future Air Navigation System (FANS 1/A) has been introduced on Aircraft
Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) networks for control on
oceanic and remote regions. Therefore, it is based on mid range data link (VHF) and long
range data link (SATCOM). FANS 1/A includes both CPDLC messages and automated
position report for surveillance (ADS-C).
FANS 1/A operational procedures over North Atlantic Airspace require that the Oceanic
Clearances (OCL) for either eastbound or westbound are requested accordingly to ARINC
623-3 Air Traffic Services technical standard.
FANS 1/A and ATN B1 CPDLC functions are options available only for airplanes fitted with
EASy II.
They are enabled or disabled independently by avionics Aircraft Personality Module (APM)
parameters which allow to get an airplane with four different configurations:
- FANS 1/A only,
- ATN B1 only,
- FANS 1/A and ATN B1,
- No CPDLC.
DEFINITIONS
Dialog message: CPDLC annunciation displayed into specific box at the middle of the ATC
DTLK window
Downlink Message: CPDLC message sent by the flight crew to the ATC controller
Function: complete end-to-end group of applications and equipment providing a service to
flight crew
Message log: list of the most recent uplink and downlink CPDLC messages in the sequence
of their transmission / reception
Subnetwork: air/ground communications mean enabling to establish a connection to a
ground network
Uplink Message: CPDLC message sent by the ATC controller to the flight crew
GENERAL
CPDLC installation requires data link capabilities depending on which CPDLC function is
activated:
- FANS 1/A requires both a VHF Data Link Mode A / Mode 2 capable (VHF 3), and a
SATCOM capable of data link services approved for FANS 1/A operations (e.g.
INMARSAT Classic Aero service).
- ATN B1 requires a VHF Data Link Mode 2 capable (VHF 3).
CPDLC function implements a set of services to provide CPDLC services defined in
regulatory materials:
- For FANS 1/A:
o CPDLC connection management, allowing to establish, to monitor, and to terminate
CPDLC communications,
o Uplink message processing, allowing to read and to respond to uplink message,
o Downlink message processing, allowing to edit, to verify, and to send downlink
messages,
o Message log allowing to retrieve uplink and downlink messages and to consult their
associated status,
o Emergency,
o Automated Dependant Surveillance - Contracts (ADS-C) contract management allowing
to review the current active contracts,
o Data link status, allowing to check VHF 3 and/or SATCOM availability,
o Message printing,
o Oceanic CLearance (OCL) request, allowing to request, verify and acknowledge Oceanic
Clearance to enter North Atlantic FANS 1/A airspace.
- For ATN B1:
o CPDLC connection management, allowing to establish, to monitor, and to terminate
CPDLC communications,
o Uplink message processing, allowing to read and to respond to uplink message,
o Downlink message processing, allowing to edit, to verify, and to send downlink
messages,
o Message log allowing to retrieve uplink and downlink messages and to consult their
associated status,
o Data link status, allowing to check VHF 3 availability,
o Message printing.
Through the ATC DTLK window, the crew may monitor and manage the connection, send and
receive ATC messages.
Data link resources are shared between FANS 1/A, ATN B1, OCL, AFIS, Uplink Weather and
maintenance data broadcast. OCL function is bundled with FANS 1/A function.
CPDLC function is projected on several MAU software components:
- ATN B1 application is hosted in ATC partition. ATC contains Context Management
(CM/ATN B1) application, CPDLC/ATN B1 application, and ATC Database.
- FANS 1/A is hosted in FMS application. FANS 1/A contains AFN/FANS1/A,
CPDLC/FANS1/A, and ADS-C/FANS1/A applications. As FMS instances are
synchronized, FANS applications are synchronized. In case of one FMS failure, FANS 1/A
function context is kept.
Refer to 01-10-00 for MAU description: hardware modules and software projection.
Initial notification to ATC center is under flight crew responsibility and enables exchange of
necessary information to establish CPDLC and / or ADS-C (FANS 1/A only) connections.
Primary output of the notification is to allow the ATC center to match transmitting airplane,
identified by airplane tail number, with a filed flight plan.
After notification success, ATC center initiates CPDLC connection.
FANS 1/A function requires a set of parameters to be valid for initiation of CPDLC
connection:
- Airplane position,
- Airplane Tail Number. Tail Number is automatically populated from APM.
- Airplane Flight Identification. Flight Identification is automatically populated if a valid
flight identification is defined on AVIONICS window (field FLT ID).
If there is an invalid definition of Flight ID in FANS 1/A function compared to Flight ID
displayed in AVIONICS window, CHECK FLIGHT ID dialog message is displayed.
In case of a deletion of Airplane Flight Identification field, INVALID DELETE dialog message
is displayed.
If ACARS network coverage is available, a command to initiate a notification procedure is
available. CPDLC connection is established after successful notification and initiation of
CPDLC connection by the ATC center. CPDLC function provides feedback to flight crew on
notification progress and CPDLC connection establishment.
Upon CPDLC connection establishment, ATC COMM ESTABLISHED dialog message is
displayed.
In case of initial notification failure, RE-LOGON TO ATC CENTER dialog message is
displayed.
CPDLC connection termination may be resulting from different causes:
- ATC center has the capability to terminate the active CPDLC connection by
transmission a specific message.
- Flight crew has the capability to terminate CPDLC connection.
- Flight arrival at gate.
- ACARS connection loss.
- Change of flight or aircraft identification parameters.
The sequence is described as following and does not require flight crew action:
- Declaration of the next ATC center by the current ATC center,
- Notification by the airplane of the next ATC center, if required by current ATC center,
- CPDLC connection establishment by the next ATC center,
- Termination of CPDLC connection by the active ATC center and handoff to the next
ATC center.
CPDLC function provides the flight crew with the identity of the next ATC center.
FANS 1/A function populates message log upon declaration by the current center of the
identity of to the next ATC center.
ATC center handoff does not require any crew action. However, system messages defined
for initial CPDLC communication establishment are applicable to handoff of control to the
next ATC Center as detailed below:
- ATC COMM ESTABLISHED dialog message is displayed upon handoff of control to the
next ATC center.
- If there are uplink or downlink messages in a pending state at the time of handoff of
control to the next ATC center, these messages are closed in an abort state.
ATN B1 FUNCTION
ATN B1 function requires a set of parameters to be valid for initiation of CPDLC connection:
- Airplane position,
- Airplanet Flight ID, which is automatically populated if a valid Flight Identification is
defined on EASy AVIONICS window (field FLT ID),
- Departure Airport. Departure Airport is automatically populated if a valid Departure
Airport is defined on FMW (field ORIGIN),
- Destination Airport. Destination Airport is automatically populated if a valid Destination
Airport is defined on FMW (field DESTINATION).
The ATC center must be defined in the ATC database. Flight crew selects the ATC center
from a list. ATC database defines for each ATC center an ATN protocol address. When a
direct flight crew entry is unknown from ATC Database, ATC CENTER NOT SUPPORTED
dialog message is displayed.
If ATN network coverage is available, a command to initiate a notification procedure is
available. CPDLC connection is established after successful notification and initiation of
CPDLC connection by the ATC center. CPDLC function provides feedback to flight crew on
notification progress and CPDLC connection establishment.
Upon CPDLC connection establishment, ATN B1 function sends automatically CPDLC
message (DM99 - CURRENT DATA AUTHORITY) to the ATC Center and adds the
downlink message DM99 to message log.
In case of initial notification failure, ATC CENTER NOTIFY FAILED dialog message is
displayed.
Invalid flight crew actions during notification process are indicated by dialog message.
On reception of a new uplink CPDLC message, ATC DTLK MESSAGE CAS message
and a dedicated aural (Ding Dong tone) are triggered.
CAS message is displayed as long as there is at least one uplink messages not read by flight
crew (NEW state). The CAS message reminds the crew that it shall look at the ATC DTLK
window (dialog boxes and message log).
If CPDLC CAS message is displayed upon reception of a new CPDLC uplink message,
CPDLC CAS message display is re-triggered and aural annunciation is played again.
CAS message and aural annunciations are inhibited during take-off and landing phases.
Upon reception of an uplink message, message status is set in a pending state and is added
to message log.
The ATC DTLK shortcut on the MKB allows flight crew to open a pending message.
If an uplink message does not require any response, reading the message sets its status to a
closed state (OLD in FANS 1/A and CLOSED in ATN B1).
After flight crew has reviewed the content of an uplink message, CPDLC function proposes to
the flight crew only the valid closure response according as defined by ED-122 (FANS 1/A)
and ED-120 including change 1&2 (ATN B1).
An uplink message is closed by transmission by the flight crew of a valid closure response.
Flight crew positive closure responses are WILCO, AFFIRMATIVE, and ROGER and negative
closure responses are UNABLE and NEGATIVE.
After transmission of flight crew response, CPDLC function creates a link between the flight
crew downlink response and the original ATC uplink message. Flight crew is able to retrieve
their response to an uplink message (when applicable).
Both FANS 1/A and ATN B1 functions do not load any uplink ATC clearance in flight
management plans. Flight crew is required to enter manually clearances in FMS.
In a report / confirmation dialog, ATC center requests a report or a confirmation of flight
parameters. The flight crew responds by the transmission of requested flight parameters in a
predefined message. For each uplink report / confirmation request, only a specific downlink
message is considered as a valid response.
Upon reception of a negotiation uplink message, CPDLC proposes the valid response to the
flight crew.
In case of CPDLC connection termination, all uplink open messages are closed and tagged
as aborted / expired message.
The different uplink message status states are defined in the following table:
UPLINK
DISPLAYED
STATUS DESCRIPTION MESSAGE
STATUS
STATUS
NEW Message not reviewed by pilot Pending
FANS 1/A function does not close uplink messages in case of lack of flight crew response.
For uplink message, it is flight crew responsibility to close all messages.
Uplink report / confirmation request correlation with downlink report / confirmation response
is defined in the following table:
REPORT LEAVING
128 28 LEAVING [altitude]
[altitude]
REPORT LEVEL
129 37 LEVEL [altitude]
[altitude]
REPORT PASSING
130 31 PASSING [position]
[position]
CONFIRM ASSIGNED
136 39 ASSIGNED SPEED [speed]
SPEED
CONFIRM NEXT
140 42 NEXT WAYPOINT [position]
WAYPOINT
CONFIRM NEXT
141 43 NEXT WAYPOINT ETA [time]
WAYPOINT ETA
CONFIRM ENSUING
142 44 ENSUING WAYPOINT [position]
WAYPOINT
REPORT REACHING
175 72 REACHING [altitude]
[altitude]
REPORT REACHING
REACHING BLOCK ALT
180 BLOCK ALT [altitude] TO 76
[altitude] TO [altitude]
[altitude]
Upon positive response by flight crew to an uplink report / confirmation request message,
FANS1/A function adds the correlated downlink report/confirmation response to the ATC
report list. If no response is required to an uplink report / confirmation request message, the
correlated downlink report/confirmation response is added upon message reception.
ATC report list can hold up to nine report/confirmation dialog. In the case where the ATC
report list is full, ATC REPORT LIST FULL dialog message is displayed.
Negotiation uplink message only accepts preformatted Free Text downlink message as a
valid response. Upon reception of a negotiation uplink message, FANS 1/A function
proposes the valid free text downlink message response to the flight crew as described in
the following table:
The different uplink message status states are defined in the following table:
UPLINK
DISPLAYED
STATUS DESCRIPTION MESSAGE
STATUS
STATUS
NEW Message not reviewed by pilot Pending
UM120 uplink message content is MONITOR [unit name] [frequency]. This message is an
instruction to monitor the given ATC center on the given frequency.
ATN B1 function requires that the flight crew responds with a closure response to an ATC
Center uplink message in 100 seconds.
In case, flight crew cannot process the uplink message and send a closure response in the
allocated time, flight crew should respond STAND BY. This message resets the response
timer and gives an additional 100 seconds to the flight crew.
If flight crew does not response in the allocated time, the uplink message is closed in
expired state. An error message is sent back to the ATC center. The error message is
added to the message log.
UPLINK
RESPONSE VALID CLOSURE TYPE RESPONSE MEANING TYPE
TYPE
Response type is requested for uplink ATC
W/U WILCO, UNABLE instructions or clearances message (eg.
CLIMB TO [FL300])
Uplink report / confirmation request correlation with downlink report / confirmation response
is defined in the following table:
CONFIRM ASSIGNED
135 38 ASSIGNED LEVEL [level]
LEVEL
STATE PREFERRED
231 106 PREFERRED LEVEL [level]
LEVEL
Negotiation uplink message only accepts specific downlink response message as a valid
response. Upon reception of a negotiation uplink message, ATN B1 function proposes the
valid response messages to the flight crew as described in the following table:
Flight crew has the capability to edit and send downlink request.
The ATC center responds to flight crew request either by an acknowledgement response or
by an instruction or clearance.
The set of downlink messages editable by flight crew is compliant with mandated data link
services for ATN B1 defined in ED-120 including change 1&2 and with ED-122 for FANS 1/A.
Upon selection of a downlink request message, CPDLC function presents applicable
parameters for edition by the flight crew. CPDLC function interprets data (numerical key
words) entered by flight crew and associate relevant unit.
In case of invalid data format entry for a given field, INVALID ENTRY dialog message is
displayed.
After downlink message edition and before transmission over the network, message is
presented to flight crew review. In case of error, flight crew can modify downlink message
content before transmission on the network.
After transmission flight crew can monitor transmission progress with message status.
Downlink messages requiring an ATC center response remain in open state until reception of
a closure response from ATC center.
For ATN B1, If ATC center does not respond in 300 seconds, a sidelink message ERROR:
RESPONSE FROM ATC CENTER [facility] NOT RECEIVED: [message text] (where [facility]
is the ICAO code of the active center and [message text] the content of the initial downlink
message) is added to ATN message log. If the ATC center responds STANDBY an extra 300
seconds is allowed to the ATC center to process the request.
For FANS 1/A, for downlink request message it is ATC center responsibility to close all
messages.
If no response is required, message is closed.
For each downlink message, a message status summarizes the open dialog with the current
ATC center.
For FANS 1/A, the different downlink message statuses are defined in the following table:
DOWNLINK
DISPLAYED
STATUS DESCRIPTION MESSAGE
STATUS
STATUS
For ATN B1, the different downlink message statuses are defined in the following table:
DOWNLINK
DISPLAYED
STATUS DESCRIPTION MESSAGE
STATUS
STATUS
The message log lists the most recent uplink and downlink CPDLC messages in the
sequence of their transmission/reception.
FANS 1/A
Message log does not add an entry in the log for downlink closure response. Indeed, uplink
message status indicates what the flight crew response is:
- Accepted means that the flight crew has responded WILCO, ROGER, or AFFIRMATIVE
- Rejected means that the flight crew has responded UNABLE or NEGATIVE.
Message log contains at least the five most recent uplinks and the five most recent
downlinks. In case of uplink memory shortage the RESPOND TO ATC UPLINKS dialog
message is displayed.
For all messages in log, the following information is available to the crew:
- Uplink or downlink characteristic,
- Time of reception/transmission,
- Message status (see downlink/uplink message status),
- Beginning of message content.
From the message log, the flight crew can retrieve CPDLC messages and access their
content.
- Message content contains all message parameters:
- Time of transmission or reception,
- Message content,
- Message status (see downlink/uplink message status),
- Flight crew response if applicable,
- Initial flight crew request if applicable.
If FANS1A function detects an error in an uplink message, the ERROR (DM62) message
with the appropriate error code is sent back to ATC center, the uplink message is discarded
and INVALID ATC UPLINK dialog message is displayed.
Both the invalid uplink message and the error response message are not added to message
log.
ATN B1
From the message log, the flight crew can retrieve CPDLC messages and access their
content.
- Message content contains all message parameters:
- Time of transmission or reception,
- ICAO code of originator of message,
- Message content,
- Message status(see downlink/uplink message status),
- Flight crew response if applicable,
- Initial flight crew request if applicable.
For ATN B1, sidelink messages are system-generated messages added to the message log.
Upon addition of a sidelink message to message log, ATC DTLK MESSAGE CAS
message and dedicated aural annunciation (Ding Dong tone) are triggered. Sidelink
messages are closed upon flight crew review. CAS is deleted upon sidelink closure.
Only one sidelink is defined ERROR: RESPONSE FROM ATC CENTER [facility] NOT
RECEIVED: [message text] (where [facility] is the ICAO code of the active center and
[message text] the content of the initial downlink message).
If an uplink message is identified by CPDLC as invalid, the uplink message is discarded and
the ERROR (DM62) message is sent back to ATC center. Both the invalid uplink message
and the error response message are not added to message log.
ADS-C application intent is to replace periodic position report over voice in remote and
oceanic regions where no ground-based surveillance system is available.
ADS-C contracts are ground-initiated. ADS-C application supports ADS-C contracts with up to
five different ground ADS-C users (either ATC center or AOC center).
There are three contracts modes: periodic contract mode, event contract mode, and demand
contract mode. ADS-C application can maintain simultaneously one periodic contract and one
event contract for each ground ADS-C users.
- For periodic contract mode, ADS-C reports at a specified reporting interval a set of
navigational and meteorological parameters specified in ADS-C contracts. Each group of
parameters may be reported with a different period. Each ADS-C report contains at least a
set of basic navigational parameters.
- For event contract mode, ADS-C reports a set of parameters upon the occurrence of a
specified event. The set of parameters to be reported is depending on the event.
- For demand contract mode, ADS-C sends a single report with the specified set of
parameters. Demand contract is deleted after transmission of the requested report.
Flight crew has the capability to enable or deactivate ADS-C application. When the maximum
number of contract with different ATC Center is reached, new ADS-C contract requests are
rejected. When ADS-C is deactivated by flight crew, all active ADS-C contracts are terminated
and ADS-C application no longer accepts ADS-C contracts.
Upon establishment of the first ADS-C contracts (periodic and event mode) and termination of
the last ADS-C contract, FANS 1/A function triggers dialog messages:
The flight crew is able to review all active ADS-C contracts. For each contract, the mode
(periodic or event), the ACARS address of ground ADS-C users and the set of parameters
requested are available. Demand mode contracts are not reviewable by flight crew and do not
trigger any dialog message.
Flight crew has the capability to set the system in emergency mode either by activating
ADS-C emergency mode or by transmission of a MAYDAY emergency message.
In emergency mode, ADS-C application sets all existing ADS-C periodic contracts to ADS-C
emergency mode contracts. If no ADS-C contract exists with current ATC Center, ADS-C
application will set up a default emergency mode contract with current ATC Center.
Emergency mode may be cancelled either by deactivation of ADS-C Emergency mode, or by
transmission of a specific cancellation message, or by reception of an ADS-C Cancel
Emergency request. In all cases, ADS-C application reverts to normal mode. Established
emergency ADS-C contracts revert to normal periodic mode.
Flight crew can monitor the availability of the ACARS / ATN data link.
FANS 1/A
If either VHF VDL (mode 2 or A) or SATCOM is available then ACARS data link status is
READY.
In case of lack of both subnetworks coverage, ACARS data link availability is tagged as NO
COMM.
DISPLAYED
DATA LINK STATUS
STATUS
NOCOMM Both VHF and SATCOM ACARS data link are not available.
When flight crew is preparing the transmission of a message and if the ACARS data link is
available, the transmission command or the transmission progress status is displayed
instead ACARS data link status.
The table below summarizes the transmission commands and progress status:
The downlink message remains in a SENDING status, pending a response from ground
network during 10 maximum minutes (network acknowledgement timer). Upon timer
expiration, downlink message is:
- Aborted and set to a NO ACK status, if it is a flight crew request, or
- Discarded if it is a flight crew response. The flight crew has to re-send his/her response.
In both cases, the dialog message UNABLE TO SEND DOWNLINK is displayed.
A data link reset command is available in CMF/AFIS window. Usage of this command implies
a temporary loss of data link communication until ACARS link re-establishment. FANS 1/A
CPDLC and ADS-C current connections will be maintained during this timeframe.
If a CPDLC or an ADS-C downlink message is in transmission (i.e. in sending state and no
network acknowledgement has been received) when data link reset command is used, this
message must abort (i.e. 10 minute timer must expire) and dialog message UNABLE TO
SEND DONWLINK must be displayed for a new downlink message of same type to be
transmitted.
If an AFIS downlink message transmission fails when the ATC DTLK window / FANS 1/A
page is displayed, the dialog message UNABLE TO SEND DOWNLINK is presented.
ATN B1
Flight crew can monitor the availability of the ATN data link.
ATN data link is based on VDL Mode 2 only. In case of temporary unavailability of VDL
Mode 2, ATN B1 function sets the CPDLC connection on hold during at most 6 minutes. If
CPDLC connection is in HOLD mode, all composed CPDLC downlinks are QUEUED until
they are transmitted or expired.
For example, VDL Mode 2 may be unavailable because of use of VHF3 for voice
communications. Upon expiration of hold timer (6 minutes), CPDLC connection is
terminated.
ATC COMM ON Communication link between aircraft and ATC center over ATN
HOLD network is not available
When flight crew is preparing the transmission of a message and if the ATN data link is
available, the transmission command or the transmission progress status is displayed.
The table below summarizes the transmission commands and progress status:
The downlink message remains in a SENDING status, pending a response from ATC Center
during 305 maximum seconds. Upon timer expiration, downlink message is set in EXPIRED
status. The sidelink message ERROR: RESPONSE FROM ATC CENTER [facility] NOT
RECEIVED: [message text] is added to the log.
Downlink message needs to be transmitted again.
Special case: CURRENT DAYA AUTORITY (DM99), sent automatically by the system at
CPDLC connection establishment (initial connection or ATC center transfer) expires after 40
seconds in SENDING status.
Upon expiration, the message is set in EXPIRED state, sidelink message ERROR:
RESPONSE FROM ATC CENTER [facility] NOT RECEIVED: [message text], and the
message is re-sent automatically and added to the log.
After 3 unsuccessful transmission attempt, CPDLC connection is terminated and ATC
COMM TERMINATED dialog message is triggered.
A data link reset command is available in CMF/AFIS window. Usage of this command
implies the termination of current ATN B1 CPDLC connection.
ATC COMM TERMINATED dialog message is displayed
MESSAGE PRINTING
For airplanes equipped with a printer, a command is available to print either the full content of
log or individual CPDLC message.
Printer availability status is directly available on the printer.
NOTE
If no printer is installed, the print command remains available and its use has no effect.
FANS 1/A operations over North Atlantic Airspace require the request of oceanic clearance to
OACC (Oceanic Area Control Center) using ORCA system (defined by ARINC 623).
It is flight crew responsibility to request an oceanic clearance to OACC. The flight crew can
send an Oceanic CLearance (OCL) through a dedicated function. There is no functional link
between OCL function and FMS, therefore downlink message parameters are not
automatically populated, and the uplinked oceanic clearance cannot be loaded in FMS.
The process of requesting an oceanic clearance is as following:
- 1) Flight crew request the clearance by providing the required parameters (oceanic
clearance request).
- 2) OACC acknowledges the reception of OCL request (ATC status message).
- 3) OACC center transmits the oceanic clearance (oceanic clearance).
- 4) Flight crew is then required to acknowledge the clearance (oceanic clearance
acknowledgement).
- 5) Finally, the OACC closes the dialog by confirming the reception of flight crew
acknowledgment (ATC status message).
Upon reception of an OCL message, COM: ATS CLEARANCE MSG CAS message and a
dedicated aural is triggered (Ding Dong tone).
Flight crew must open OCL message page manually. No MKB shortcut is provided.
A status is associated with each OCL message. The statuses are described in the table
below:
Oceanic clearance cannot be loaded automatically in FMS flight plan. Flight crew is required
to key in the clearance manually.
An OCL message log allows to retrieve the most recent OCL messages. Message status and
time of reception/transmission is available for each entry of message log. Messages are
added sequentially in order of reception/transmission. In case of log saturation, older
messages are removed.
Flight crew has the capability to print OCL messages.
CPDLC FAILURE
GENERAL
CPDLC requires flight crew actions to manage connection to ATC center, to send downlink
messages, and to respond to uplink messages.
Control and indication are based on:
- A 1/6 window for CPDLC pages display (ATC DTLK window),
- MKB for data entry,
- A dedicated ATC DTLK shortcut on MKB,
- A specific CPDLC annunciation for new incoming messages composed of a dedicated
white CAS and specific aural.
The ATC DTLK window may be displayed on 1/6 lower window on PDUs and any 1/6
window allocation on MDUs. But all windows are synchronized and their contents are
identical: changing the page on one window will affect all the displayed instances.
The system accepts to display only one ATC DTLK window per display.
MKB
Pressing the ATC DTLK shortcut pushbutton on the MKB displays the ATC DTLK window on
the on-side PDU. If the on-side PDU is not available (only degraded 2 DU configuration), it
automatically displays the ATC DTLK window on the lower 1/6 of the MDU.
When the ATC DTLK window is accessed through the dedicated MKB shortcut, the page
automatically switches to (by order of priority):
- The message itself if there is a single pending FANS 1/A or ATN B1 uplink message,
- The message log if several pending FANS 1/A or ATN B1 uplink messages exist,
- The main page otherwise.
GENERAL
Data-entry-field
Network selector
The CPDLC window is divided into several areas as seen on Figure 02-23_1-15-02:
- The page title,
- The paging and associated CCD knob icon,
- The emulated side keys: selects a parameter, links to another page, activates a
function, ... The action depends on the content of the line next to the key,
- The content of the page,
- The data-entry-field: displays the data being entered,
- The network selector: selects the network (FANS 1/A or ATN B1) or the type of pages
(CMF/ATS).
Specific characters
- When a side key is set a 2 states parameter (ACTIVE/OFF for instance), next to it, a
small triangle (under FANS 1/A) or an arrow (under ATN B1) is displayed
- If activating a side key would send a message on the datalink, it is displayed as a '*'
under ATN B1 or as a ‘Send >’ label under FANS 1/A
The ATC DTLK window has a total of 12 button soft keys (side keys). There are 6 side
keys on the left side and 6 other side keys on the right side. Each two soft key along the
vertical has a light grey shape in order to improve the legibility of the window content. The
line being empty or not, any of the 12 side key may be outlined in cyan when the active
cursor is pointing:
- Within the interactive region of the button,
- Or the middle side part of the line corresponding to the button.
Page layout
Each page is divided in 12 main lines, associated to a left and a right line select key.
Each main line is composed by a header line and a data line, which may contain 24
characters.
DIALOG MESSAGES
The annunciation system for the CPDLC function is based on several dialog messages in
ATC DTLK window.
Dialog messages are displayed into specific dialog boxes at the middle of the ATC DTLK
window.
All dialog boxes have the same shape and are superimposed.
NOTE
INVALID ATC UPLINK may be displayed inadvertently upon reception of the same message
over different sub-networks.
ATC CENTER NOT Enabled when flight crew enters an ATC Center ICAO
Advisory
SUPPORTED code unknown of ATC Database.
Enabled when ATN B1 does not receive a positive
ATC CENTER NOTIFY
Advisory response to its attempt to perform a Context
FAILED
Management logon.
ATC COMM Enabled when the connection with the current CPDLC
Alerting
TERMINATED connection with the active center is terminated.
ATC NOTIFY IN Enabled if the pilot tries to edit any of the notification-
Advisory
PROGRESS related data while a notification is in progress.
This message indicates that the entry is not in the
INVALID ENTRY Advisory
correct format and/or range.
If the uplink message requires a closure response and
the closure response has not been sent, then rotating
the CCD knob counterclockwise when page 1 is
REVIEW MESSAGE Advisory
displayed will cause page 1 to continue to be displayed
and the dialog message “REVIEW MESSAGE” to be
displayed.
CAS MESSAGES
The behavior of the CPDLC advisory CAS message complies with the existing CAS rules.
Nevertheless, if a new event triggers the CAS when already displayed, it switches to reverse
video for 10 seconds again, and it is moved back on top of the white CAS list.
In addition, CPDLC advisory CAS message is systematically associated to a single aural:
Ding Dong tone.
Two advisory CAS messages are dedicated to CPDLC function:
- ATC DTLK MESSAGE : uplink message is received or associated to some
specific dialog system (*) and sidelink messages.
- ATS CLEARANCE MSG : a new ATS message is received and no other ATS
message is pending.
*: Dialog messages triggering CAS message:
• For FANS 1/A: “RESPOND TO ATC UPLINKS” and “INVALID ATC UPLINK”.
• For ATN B1: “ATC CENTER NOTIFY FAILED”.
ATC INDEX page is the FANS root page and provides access to FANS datalink related
pages.
ATC LOGON/STATUS 1/2 subpage allows to establish and monitor CPDLC connections with
ATC centers and to access to ATS Facilities Notification (AFN) information as well as
information regarding the active and next center.
This subpage allows also to ADS settings.
LOGON TO: allows to enter a ATC center identifier for an AFN Initial Notification (AFN
LOGON) to the entered ATC center. When initial notification is accepted, the LOGON TO field
changes to four dashes. Default value is four dashes. When initial notification is accepted,
the LOGON TO field changes to four dashes. Default value is four dashes.
LOGON: displays logon status associated to the ATC center identifier entered in LOGON TO
field. If no ATC center identifier display, the fields are blank.
FLT ID: allows to verify / enter the flight ID to be used for ATS datalink purposes. It is intended
that this flight ID will match the flight ID from the AVIONICS window. Default value is 8
dashes.
ACT CTR: displays the current active ATC center for CPDLC (ATC Comm). When there is no
CPDLC connection to an active ATC center, the field is blank.
TAIL NO is fulfilled with data defined in the APM. No entry is permitted.
NEXT CTR: displays the next ATC center, in case of ATC center handoff. If a valid next ATC
center is not identified, the field is blank.
ADS:
- Left line select key: displays the status of the ADS function (ACTIVE, OFF, or ARMED).
- Right line selct key: allows to turn off or arm ADS. Selection of OFF► turns off the ADS
function. Selection of ARM► enables the ADS function.
ADS EMERGENCY:
- Left line select key: displays the status of the ADS EMERGENCY mode (ON or OFF).
- Right line selct key: allows to turn on or off the ADS emergency mode. If emergency mode
is off, then ON► is selectable. If emergency mode is on, then OFF► is selectable.
If ADS status is off, data line 5 is blank.
If an emergency message is sent, while ADS status is off, ADS will be armed automatically
and ADS emergency mode will be turned on automatically.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access to the ATC INDEX page.
DATALINK: displays the datalink status, the transmission command, or the transmission
progress status (NO COMM, FAILED, VOICE, READY, SEND, SENDING, SENT, RESEND).
If an action is associated (e.g. SEND), a prompt character ► is displayed.
ATC LOGON/STATUS 2/2 subpage allows to enable / disable control of CPDLC and to set
uplink delay time.
ATC COMM:
- Left line field: displays the status of the CPDLC (or ATC Comm) connection.
- Right line select field: allows to enable / disable CPDLC function. When the status field is
ACTIVE or ARMED, then OFF► is selectable. When the status field is OFF, then ARM►
is selectable.
UPLINK DELAY TIME: allows to modify the ATC uplink max delay time. This parameter is an
operational time limit to consider a message still relevant. Its default value is 16 minutes (960
seconds).
- EASY II 3rd cert: ATC uplink max delay time is set in minutes.
- EASY II 4th cert: ATC uplink max delay time is set in seconds.
The ATC LOG page provides a listing of all uplinks / downlinks messages stored in the ATC
Log and provides access to the ATC UPLINK, ATC REQUEST, ATC REPORT, and
EMERGENCY pages corresponding to each logged uplink and downlink.
Log entries are displayed such that the most recently received or transmitted message is
displayed in line 1. Correspondingly, the oldest entry in the log is displayed as the last log
entry.
The log begins display in the header line of line 1. Each message is displayed on one header
line and one data line, as follows:
- Header line:
The time of message receipt or transmission is displayed in HHMMZ format on the left side
of the page.
The message status is displayed on the right side of the page. The possible message
statuses are: NEW, OPEN, OLD, ACCEPTED, REJECTED, and ABORTED, for uplink
messages; SENDING, SENT, OPEN, DEFERRED, RESPONSE RCVD, ABORTED, and
NO ACK, for downlink messages. NEW and OPEN uplink messages have their statuses
displayed in reverse video.
- Data line:
If the message is an uplink, the first character of the line is an up arrow. If the message is
a downlink, the first character of the line is a down arrow. Immediately following the arrow,
the message data text is displayed.
If the message text exceeds 22 characters, only the first 20 characters will be displayed
followed by two periods. A right facing prompt symbol ► is displayed.
Selection of left line select key or right line select key when message data is displayed results
in the display of ATC UPLINK, ATC REPORT, ATC REQUEST, or EMERGENCY page that
corresponds to the message displayed on the line selected.
◄ATC INDEX: results in the display of ATC INDEX page.
CLEAR LOG►: allows the flight crew to clear messages (see below corresponding logic).
This prompt is displayed when the following conditions are all satisfied:
- The ATC LOG contains non-pending messages and
- The ATC LOG is not being printed from the ATC INDEX page and
- The CLEAR LOG is not armed, that is, the prompt has not been selected since the page
was accessed or a ◄NO-----CONFIRM has been selected.
◄NO<----CONFIRM---->YES► is displayed when all of the following conditions are satisfied:
- The ATC LOG contains non-pending messages and
- The ATC LOG is not being printed from the ATC INDEX page and
- The CLEAR LOG prompt has been selected since the page was accessed and
- The CONFIRM prompt has not been selected since the page was accessed.
Selection of CLEAR LOG► arms deletion of all non-pending messages in the ATC LOG.
Selection of CONFIRM---->YES► results in the deletion of all non-pending messages in the
ATC LOG. Selection of ◄NO-----CONFIRM disarms the clear log. Leaving the page while
CONFIRM is displayed results in the disarming of the clear log.
ATC UPLINK page displays the decoded elements of uplink messages and message status.
This page also allows to respond to pending messages or to initiate a print of the current
message.
Page description when one page is required for the display of message element data or
message response data.
UPLINK DELAY EXCEEDED (left line 1 header):
- If the difference between the timestamp within the uplink message and the current FMS
time is greater than the ATC uplink max delay time and the uplink status is OPEN, then
the UPLINK DELAY EXCEEDED header is displayed in the line 1 header.
- If the difference is less than or equal to the max delay time; or the corresponding ATC
center connection is no longer the current data authority; or the message is not open,
the UPLINK DELAY EXCEEDED is not be displayed.
◄REQUEST (left line 1 select field): if the uplink message is displayed in response to a
crew initiated request, the REQUEST page prompt is displayed. Selection of the REQUEST
prompt results in the display of the request downlink (ATC REQUEST page) associated with
the response uplink.
The current status of the uplink message is displayed in right line. If the UPLINK DELAY
EXCEEDED is displayed, the status is displayed in the data line 1 field; otherwise, the status
is displayed in the line 1 header field. The possible displays for message status are: NEW,
OPEN, OLD, ACCEPTED, REJECTED, ABORTED.
Lines 2 through 4: message data
The elements of the ATC uplink are displayed in lines 2 header through the line 4 data line.
The first element begins display in the line 2 header followed by subsequent message
elements in the order they appeared in the uplink message. Each new element is started in
the next available header line with a “/” character in the first column followed by the fixed text
for the specific element. Each new element begins in a new line on the display field. Variable
data associated with the fixed text are displayed in the line immediately following the fixed
text. The fixed text is not separated from its associated variable data across subpages. If
both the fixed text and its associated variable data do not fit on the subpage, both are
displayed starting on the next subpage.
If a message element is armable, and that message element has not been armed, the last
line of that data element displays ARM► right justified in the data line. If that element has
been armed, ARMED is displayed right justified in the data line. Once an ARM has been
satisfied and the corresponding report has a status of SENT, the last line of that element
displays REPORT► right justified in the data line.
If the uplink message corresponds for a request for report and the report is not armable, the
last line of that data element displays REPORT►.
Selection of REPORT► prompt, when a corresponding report is not in the sent status,
transitions to ATC REPORT page.
Selection of REPORT►, when a corresponding report has been sent, transitions the page to
the ATC REPORT page associated with the corresponding report.
Deletion of ARMED results in the display for the corresponding report returning to the
ARM► prompt display and the disarming of the trigger condition.
If a message element may be reviewed, a REVIEW► prompt is displayed in the last line of
the data element right justified in the data line.
Response data if it exists begin in the line immediately following the uplink element data.
The first response line displays >>>> RESPONSE XXXXz <<<< indicating the timestamp of
the response. Response data follow fixed and variable data formatting as described for the
element data.
A message element or response data with multiple fixed text/variable data segments is
allowed to be separated between two subpages as long as associated fixed and variable
data within a segment are not separated.
PRINT► (5 line select field): provides the capability to print the ATC UPLINK elements and
response information as displayed on the ATC UPLINK page. If the subpage displayed is
the last subpage for the ATC UP the PRINT► is displayed else the 5 line select field is
blank.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access to the ATC INDEX page.
LOG►: provides access to LOG subpage 1/X.
Page when more than one page is required for the display of message element data or
message response data:
INSERT►: when no pending flight plan already exists, transfers CPDLC route clearances
into the FMS waypoint list.
Once inserted, the clearance is displayed as a pending flight plan modification. The crew is
able to review it using the WPT LIST or the INAV.
NOTE
When an OFFSET DISTANCE DIRECTION OF ROUTE clearance is inserted into the FMS
using the PUSH TO LOAD functionality, the offset can’t be previewed in the INAV.
Should the crew select ACCEPT before INSERTing the clearance, the INSERT soft key will
remain available in the UPLINK page.
If the clearance cannot be loaded properly in FMS flight plan, a pop-up message is
displayed in ATC DTLK window:
ATC REPORT page displays the complete data for an ATC report that was previously sent.
Multiple pages are used to accommodate all of the element text associated with the ATC
report.
XXXXz is the zulu time the downlink was sent in HHMMz format.
Right line 1: if subpage 1 is displayed, the send status of the ATC report is displayed in the
line header field in accordance with the message status. The possible displays for a report
message status are: SENDING, SENT, ABORTED, NO ACK.
Lines 1 through 5: if the subpage displayed is subpage 1, header line 2 through header line
5 displays the ATC REPORT message element text. If the subpage displayed is not
subpage 1, header line 1 through header line 5 displays the ATC REPORT message
element text.
The element text is in accordance with the displays format for downlink elements. Each
element begins on a new header line and begins with a “/” followed by the element text.
Associated variable data are displayed on data lines. The fixed text is not separated from its
associated variable data across subpages. If both the fixed text and its associated variable
data do not fit on the subpage, both are displayed starting on the next subpage. Free text
begins with “/FREE TEXT” in the next available header line followed by the free text in the
subsequent lines. The free text lines are displayed as entered on the VERIFY REQUEST
page.
-- CONTINUED -- (Left line 5): inform that additional message is displayed on the next
subpage.
PRINT►: if the subpage displayed is the last subpage for the ATC report and if FMS printing
is available, right line 5 provides the capability to print the XXXXz ATC report elements and
response information as displayed on the ATC REPORT page via selection of the displayed
PRINT► prompt. If the subpage displayed is not the last subpage for the ATC report, right
line 5 select field is blank.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access the to the ATC INDEX page.
LOG►: results in the display of ATC LOG subpage 1/x.
EMERGENCY PAGE
EMERGENCY page displays detailed information about the XXXXz emergency report. This
page is normally accessed through the log page.
Multiple pages are used to accommodate all of the element text associated with
EMERGENCY report.
XXXXz is the zulu time the downlink was initiated in HHMMz format
Right Line 1 STATUS: if the subpage displayed is subpage 1, the send status of the
emergency report is displayed in the line header. The possible displays for an emergency
report status are : SENDING, SENT, ABORTED, NO ACK.
Lines 1 through 5: Message Element Text.
If the subpage displayed is subpage 1, header line 2 through header line 5 displays the
EMERGENCY message element text. If the subpage displayed is not subpage 1, header
line 1 through header line 5 displays the EMERGENCY message element text.
The element text is in accordance with the displays format for downlink elements. Each
element begins on a new header line and begins with a “/” followed by the element text.
Associated variable data are displayed on data lines.The fixed text is not separated from its
associated variable data across subpages. If both the fixed text and its associated variable
data do not fit on the subpage, both are displayed starting on the next subpage. Free text
begins with “/FREE TEXT” in the next available header line followed by the free text in the
subsequent lines. The free text lines are displayed as entered on the VERIFY REQUEST
page.
If the position report (element 48) was included in the corresponding emergency report, the
element is not displayed on the EMERGENCY page.
-- CONTINUED -- (Left line 5): inform that additional data is displayed on the next subpage.
PRINT►: if the subpage displayed is the last subpage for the EMERGENCY report and if
FMS printing is available, right line 5 provides the capability to print the EMERGENCY report
elements and response information as displayed on the EMERGENCY page via selection of
the displayed PRINT► prompt. If the subpage displayed is not the last subpage for the
EMERGENCY report, right line 5 select field is blank.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access the to the ATC INDEX page.
LOG►: results in the display of ATC LOG subpage 1/x.
The ATC REQUEST page displays the complete data for an ATC request that was
previously sent.
Multiple pages are used to accommodate all of the element text associated with the ATC
request.
XXXXz is the zulu time the downlink was initiated in HHMMz format.
◄UPLINK: when ATC REQUEST subpage 1 is displayed and the uplink response to the
message displayed on the ATC REQUEST page is contained in the ATC log, an ◄UPLINK
prompt is displayed in left line 1 select field. Selection of 1L when the ◄UPLINK prompt is
displayed results in the display of subpage 1 of the ATC UPLINK page that corresponds to
the uplink response message.
Right line 1 (Status): if the subpage displayed is subpage 1, the send status of the ATC
request is displayed. The possible displays for a request message status are: SENDING,
SENT, OPEN, DEFERRED, RESPONSE RCVD, ABORTED, NO ACK.
Lines 1 through 5 (Message Element Text): if the subpage displayed is subpage 1, header
line 2 through header line 5 displays the ATC REQUEST message element text. If the
subpage displayed is not subpage 1, header line 1 through header line 5 displays the ATC
REQUEST message element text.
The element text is in accordance with the displays format for downlink elements. A route
clearance request indicates /REQUEST ROUTE CLEARANCE without the individual route
parameters. Each element begins in the next available header line and begins with a /
followed by the element text. Associated variable data are displayed on data lines. The fixed
text is not separated from its associated variable data across subpages. If both the fixed text
and its associated variable data do not fit on the subpage, both are displayed starting on the
next subpage. Free text begins with /FREE TEXT in the next available header line followed
by the free text in the subsequent lines. The free text lines are displayed as entered on the
VERIFY REQUEST page.
When an uplink response to the message displayed on the ATC REQUEST page has been
received, the first line following the last downlink message element displays:
>>>> RESPONSE XXXXz <<<<, where XXXXz is the time of the receipt of the uplink
response message, followed by the response.
-- CONTINUED -- (Left line 5): inform that additional data is displayed on the next subpage.
PRINT►: if the subpage displayed is the last subpage for the EMERGENCY report and if
FMS printing is available, right line 5 provides the capability to print the EMERGENCY report
elements and response information as displayed on the EMERGENCY page via selection of
the displayed PRINT► prompt. If the subpage displayed is not the last subpage for the
EMERGENCY report, right line 5 select field is blank.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access the to the ATC INDEX page.
LOG►: results in the display of ATC LOG subpage 1/x.
The ATC POSITION REPORT 1/2 and 2/2 subpages display data elements to be included in
the downlink position report (element 48).
LAST WPT: allows the display of the identifier of the last previously sequenced flight plan
waypoint. If no flight plan waypoints have been sequenced for this flight, the field is blank.
ATA: allows the display of the time of the sequence of the LAST WPT, in HHMMZ format.
If LAST WPT field is blank or the ATA is invalid for the LAST WPT, the field is blank.
TO WPT: allows the display of the identifier of the TO WPT. If no TO WPT exists for an
active flight plan, the field is blank.
ETA: allows the display of the ETA of the TO WPT, in HHMMZ format. If no TO WPT
exists for an active flight plan or the TO WPT ETA is invalid, the field is blank.
NEXT WPT: allows the display of the identifier of the next waypoint. The next waypoint is
the waypoint following the TO WPT in the active flight plan. If no next waypoint exists for
an active flight plan, the field is blank.
DEST ETA: allows the display of the ETA of the DEST WP, in HHMMZ format. If the ETA
is invalid, the field is blank.
SPEED: if the current target is valid, the target speed is displayed in CAS or mach format
as appropriate. If there is no valid target speed, the field is blank.
FLT ID: if the FLT ID on the ATC LOGON/STATUS page is valid displays the FLT ID.
ALTITUDE: if the current airplane altitude is valid displays the altitude in feet.
TEMP: if the current static air temperature is valid displays the temperature in degrees C.
WIND: If the FMS computed wind is valid, displays the current wind in degrees true with
the bearing representing the direction the wind is coming from and the magnitude in
knots.
FUEL: if the current fuel quantity is valid, displays the current fuel quantity in thousands of
pounds or thousands of kilograms based on system configuration. If the value is
displayed in thousands of pounds, the value is suffixed by LB. If the value is displayed in
thousands of kilograms, the value is suffixed by KG.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access to the ATC INDEX page.
Right line 6 field: displays the datalink status, the message transmission command, or the
message transmission command status:
- The possible displays for datalink status are: NOCOMM, FAILED, VOICE, READY.
- The possible displays for the message transmission command are: SEND►,
RESEND►.
- The possible displays for the message transmission command status are:
SENDING, SENT.
ATC REPORT POSITION page transitions to the ATC REPORT page, upon receipt of
the network acknowledgement.
The ATC REPORT page displays the messages in the report list and provides the ability to
generate an assigned route report (FPL Report) and free text downlink message.
◄FPL REPORT (left line 1): if current subpage displayed is subpage 1 and if an active flight
plan exists, left lline 1 select key field displays the ◄FPL REPORT prompt. Selection of this
prompt results in the selection of downlink element ASSIGNED ROUTE and display of the
VERIFY REPORT page for the ASSIGNED RTE. If the airplane is flying an offset path when
◄FPL REPORT is selected, downlink element DEVIATING OF ROUTE is also selected for
inclusion in the report downlink.
FREE TEXT►: if current subpage displayed is subpage 1, FREE TEXT► prompt is
displayed in right line 1 select key field. Selection of this prompt provides access to the
VERIFY REPORT page.
Line 1 through Line 5 (Report List): The ATC report list contains entries which are
automatically placed in the ATC report list when the uplink message contains an element
whose response is a report or confirmation downlink and a closure response is not required
for the uplink message. Entries are also placed in the ATC report list when the uplink
message contains an element whose response is a report or confirmation downlink, a
positive closure response required for the message was sent, and the network
acknowledgement has been received.
Lines 2 through 5 on subpage 1, and 1 through 5 on subpage 2 are used to display the ATC
report list. The ATC report list is displayed with the oldest report first, based upon receipt of
the request/confirmation that required the report, with the oldest report list entry in data line
2 of subpage 1, and each succeeding report list entry in the next available data line.
Each main line displays a single pending report request, an ARMED report, or an armable
report.
The report text is in accordance with downlink element display text; report texts are
displayed, in one line only, on data lines.
If the report displayed is pending report request (not including an armable report that is not
armed), a prompt character ◄ is displayed in column 1 preceding the report request text. If
the message text is greater than 23 characters, the first 21 characters are displayed
followed by two periods indicating more data is included in the message text.
If the report displayed is an armable report that is not armed, ARM► is displayed right
justified in the line displaying the report request text. If ARM► is displayed and the report
request text exceeds 19 characters, the first 17 characters are displayed followed by two
periods.
If the report displayed is ARMED, ARMED is displayed in header line above the displayed
report. A report is armed by crew selection as described in ATC UPLINK subpage 1 section.
Deletion of an ARMED report removes the armed status of the report.
Selection of a left line side key when a corresponding report is not in the sent status and no
manually selected report is in the sending state results in the selection of the corresponding
downlink message elements and transitions the page to the VERIFY REPORT page for the
corresponding report, or transitions to the ATC POSITION REPORT page if the report
request was for a position report. If a report corresponding to another manually selected
report is in the SENDING state the page display remains unchanged and the BUSY-
SENDING PREV MSG message is displayed.
The EMERGENCY REPORT page provides the ability for the flight crew to create and send
an emergency report.
Left line 1: displays ◄MAYDAY prompt, if MAYDAY has not been selected. If MAYDAY has
been selected, the field displays MAYDAY without prompt character “◄”.
Selection of ◄MAYDAY prompt results in:
- The page display changing to the VERIFY EMERGENCY page.
- The deselection of PAN in right line 1, if selected.
When the AFCS Automatic Descent Mode (ADM) becomes active, ◄MAYDAY is
automatically selected. ADM is an option.
Deletion of MAYDAY, if selected, causes deselection of MAYDAY and the display of
◄MAYDAY prompt.
Right line 1: displays PAN► prompt, if PAN has not been selected. If PAN has been
selected, the field displays PAN without prompt character “►”.
Selection of PAN► results in:
- The page display changing to the VERIFY EMERGENCY page.
- Deselection of MAYDAY in left line 1, if selected.
Deletion of PAN, if selected, causes deselection of PAN and the display of PAN► prompt.
DIVERT TO: support DIVERT TO downlink message. If a waypoint has been entered, the
identifier of the waypoint is displayed. If a waypoint has not been entered, the field displays
the destination of the active route if it exists. The destination is preceded by a prompt
character ◄.
If a crew entry does not exist and an active flight plan destination does not exist, four dashes
are displayed.
Selection when a prompt character ◄ is displayed results in waypoint to be included in the
downlink message.
Deletion when the DIVERT TO is selected results in the deselection of DIVERT TO
message and the display of line field reverts to dashes or to prompt character ◄ followed by
active flight plan destination, if it exists.
DESCEND TO: supports DESCENT TO message. An altitude can be entered in feet or in
FL. If an altitude entry does not exist and the altitude preselector is valid, the altitude
preselector is displayed. If the altitude preselector is displayed and MAYDAY is not selected,
a prompt ◄ precedes the altitude preselector display. Default value is five dashes.
Selection when the prompt is displayed results in DESCENDING TO message to be
included in the downlink message with the altitude preselector as the altitude variable data.
When the EDM mode becomes active, 15000 is automatically entered into field.
Deletion when an altitude is displayed and a prompt is not displayed, result in deselection of
DESCEND TO message.
OFFSET: supports OFFSETTING OF ROUTE message. Default values are dashes.
Deletion when a valid offset exists results in deselection OFFSETTING OF ROUTE
message and the OFFSET field returns to dashes.
SOB: allows entry of souls on board to be included in downlink message. Default value is
dashes. When the ADM mode becomes active, the SOB field is automatically set to a value
of: 2 (pilot and copilot) plus the number of passengers entered in FMS. Deletion results in
deselection of SOB in downlink message and the field returns to dashes.
FUEL REMAINING (right line 4): allows entry of remaining fuel to be included in downlink
message. Header and data lines are blank if an SOB entry does not exist. If a SOB exists,
FUEL REMAINING is displayed in the header.
The remaining fuel value, if valid, is displayed expressed in terms of thousands of pounds or
thousands of kilograms followed by LB or KG to identify the units. If fuel remaining is invalid,
this field is blank.
The fuel time value, if valid, is displayed right justified in the field in HH+MM format. If the
remaining fuel time value is invalid, dashes are displayed as --+-- prompting a proper format
entry. Fuel time entries are allowed over data or dashes.
Deletion results in deselection of FUEL REMAINING in downlink message and the field
returns to dashes.
Left line 5: if no valid selection or entry has been made into any data field on EMERGENCY
REPORT page and there has not been a successful transmission of an emergency
downlink, line is blank.
If a valid selection or entry has been made resulting in creation of a downlink message
element and a successful SEND of an emergency downlink has not occurred, ◄CLEAR ALL
prompt is displayed.
If a successful SEND of an emergency downlink has occurred and no valid data selections
or entries have occurred since the transmission of the emergency downlink, then ◄CANCEL
EMERGENCY prompt is displayed
Selection of ◄CLEAR ALL prompt results in the deselection of all downlink message
elements that were previously selected on the EMERGENCY REPORT page and clears all
EMERGENCY REPORT page entries.
Selection of ◄CANCEL EMERGENCY prompt results in:
- The removal of prompt character ◄ (“CANCEL EMERGENCY” displayed).
- CANCEL EMERGENCY message to be included in the downlink message.
- The display of the VERIFY EMERGENCY page.
Deletion with CANCEL EMERGENCY displayed results in deselection of CANCEL
EMERGENCY message.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access to the ATC INDEX page.
VERIFY►: provides access to the VERIFY EMERGENCY page corresponding to the
EMERGENCY REPORT page displayed.
When the ADM mode becomes active and fields 1L, 2R, and 3R have been automatically
entered, the VERIFY EMERGENCY page is automatically selected.
WHEN CAN WE EXPECT page administers the negotiation request downlink messages
CRZ CLB TO: support the WHEN CAN WE EXPECT CRUISE CLIMB TO ALTITUDE
request. Default altitude value is five dashes.
Entry of an altitude results in:
- CRUISE CLIMB TO ALTITUDE element with altitude to be included in the downlink
message.
- The deselection of any existing selection of CLIMB TO HIGHER ALT in right line 1 or
DESCENT TO LOWER ALT in right line 2.
Deletion when an altitude is displayed results in the deselection of WHEN CAN WE
EXPECT CRUISE CLIMB TO ALTITUDE request.
HIGHER ALT or HIGHER ALT► (right line 1): supports the WHEN CAN WE EXPECT
HIGHER ALTITUDE request.
- Selection of HIGHER ALT► prompt results in:
- HIGHER ALT element to be included in the downlink message.
- The removal of the ► prompt (“HIGHER ALT” displayed).
- The deselection of any existing selection of CRUISE CLIMB TO in left line 1 or LOWER
ALT in right line 2.
Deletion when HIGHER ALT is displayed results in the deselection of WHEN CAN WE
EXPECT HIGHER ALTITUDE request.
SPEED: supports the WHEN CAN WE EXPECT SPEED request. Default speed value is
three dashes. Entry of a single speed (CAS or mach) results in the selection of the WHEN
CAN WE EXPECT SPEED request to be included in the downlink message with the entered
speed parameter. Deletion while a speed is displayed results in the deselection of WHEN
CAN WE EXPECT SPEED request.
LOWER ALT or LOWER ALT►: supports the WHEN CAN WE EXPECT LOWER
ALTITUDE request.
Selection of LOWER ALT► prompt results in:
- LOWER ALT element to be included in the downlink message.
- The removal of the ► prompt (“LOWER ALT” displayed).
- The deselection of any existing selection of CRUISE CLIMB TO in left line 1 or HIGHER
ALT in right line 1.
Deletion when LOWER ALT is selected results in the deselection of WHEN CAN WE
EXPECT LOWER ALTITUDE request.
BACK ON ROUTE or ◄BACK ON ROUTE: supports the WHEN CAN WE EXPECT BACK
ON ROUTE request.
Selection of ◄BACK ON ROUTE prompt results in:
- BACK ON ROUTE element to be included in the downlink message.
- The removal of the ◄ prompt (‘BACK ON ROUTE” displayed).
Deletion when BACK ON ROUTE is selected results in the deselection of WHEN CAN WE
EXPECT BACK ON ROUTE request.
CLEAR ALL► (right line 5): prompt is displayed when one or more parameters have been
entered or selected on the WHEN CAN WE EXPECT page. Selection when CLEAR ALL►
prompt is displayed results in the deselection of all selected parameters on the page.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access to the ATC INDEX page.
VERIFY►: provides access to the VERIFY REQUEST subpage 1 corresponding to the
displayed WHEN CAN WE EXPECT page.
The ATC REQUEST page is the initial page that provides access to the detailed request
pages. Entry of a value to a request altitude, speed or offset causes the display of the
detailed altitude, speed or offset request pages. Selection of the FPL prompt takes the user
to the ATC FPL REQUEST page.
ALTITUDE: supports and provides access to ATC altitude clearance requests. Default
altitude value is five dashes. Valid entries are a single altitude or a block altitude in the
format altitude/altitude. Valid entry provides access to the ATC ALT REQUEST page.
Deletion while an altitude is displayed results in the deselection of the altitude request.
Selection with dashes or with an altitude entered provides access to ATC ALT REQUEST.
OFFSET: provides support for ATC lateral offset requests. Default offset value is three
dashes followed by “NM” label. Valid entries result in the display of the ATC OFFSET
REQUEST page with the entered offset value.
Deletion results in the deselection of offset request.
Selection with dashes or with an offset entered provides access to ATC OFFSET
REQUEST.
SPEED: provides support for ATC speed requests. Default value is three dashes. Entry of a
single speed (CAS or mach) results in the display of the ATC SPEED REQUEST page with
the entered speed value.
Deletion results in the deselection of speed request.
Selection with dashes or with an altitude entered provides access to ATC SPEED
REQUEST.
FPL REQUEST►: selection results in the display of the ATC FPL REQUEST page.
CLEAR ALL► (right line 5): prompt is displayed when any of the request elements
associated with the ATC REQUEST page has had data selected and not sent (pending). If
no pending ATC REQUEST elements associated with the ATC REQUEST page exist, the
field is blank. Selection of CLEAR ALL► prompt results in the deselection and clearing of all
pending ATC request data and elements.
◄ATC INDEX: provides access to the ATC INDEX page.
VERIFY►: provides access to the VERIFY REQUEST subpage 1 corresponding to the
displayed ATC REQUEST page.
The ATC ALT REQUEST page provides access to detailed settings for an ATC altitude
request downlink message.
ALTITUDE: displays the altitude or block altitude entered on either the ATC REQUEST page
or on the ATC ALT REQUEST page. Default value is dashes.
STEP AT (right line 1): If a single altitude is displayed in left line 1, a position or a time can
be entered in, in order to be included in downlink message. Default value is dashes.
If a block altitude is displayed in left line 1 or a request to fly at the specified level is currently
selected, header and data lines are blank.
◄REQUEST CRZ CLB (left line 2): if a single altitude is displayed left line 1 and if the
displayed altitude is more than 150ft above airplane altitude, the ◄REQUEST CRZ CLB
prompt is displayed. Selection of this prompt results in a request cruise climb to be included
in downlink message. When selected, the prompt character ► is removed from the display.
Deletion results in deselection of REQUEST CRZ/CLB.
DUE TO WEATHER► (right line 2): selection results in DUE TO WEATHER to be included
in the downlink request message, as reasons. When selected, the prompt character ► is
removed from the display. Deletion results in deselection of DUE TO WEATHER.
DUE TO PERFORMANCE► (right line 3): selection results in DUE TO PERFORMANCE to
be included in the downlink request message, as reasons. When selected, the prompt
character ► is removed from the display. Deletion results in deselection of DUE TO
PERFORMANCE.
AT PILOTS DISCRETION► (right line 4): Selection results in AT PILOTS DISCRETION to
be included in the downlink request message, as additional information. When selected, the
prompt character ► is removed from the display. Deletion results in the deselection of AT
PILOTS DISCRETION.
MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION/VMC► (right line 4): selection results in MAINTAIN OWN
SEPARATION AND VMC to be included in the downlink request message, as additional
information. When selected, the prompt character ► is removed from the display. Deletion
results in the deselection of MAINTAIN OWN SEPARATION AND VMC.
◄ATC REQUEST: results in the display returning to the ATC REQUEST page.
VERIFY►: provides access to the VERIFY REQUEST page associated with the current
pending ATC request elements.
ATC SPEED REQUEST page provides access to detailed settings for an ATC speed
request downlink message.
SPEED: displays the speed entered on either the ATC REQUEST page or on the ATC
SPEED REQUEST page. Default value is dashes. An IAS or a mach speed can be entered.
DUE TO WEATHER►: selection results in DUE TO WEATHER to be included in the
downlink request message as reason. When selected, the prompt character ► is removed
from the display. Deletion results in the deselection of DUE TO WEATHER.
DUE TO PERFORMANCE►: selection results in DUE TO PERFORMANCE to be included
in the downlink request message as reason. When selected, the prompt character ► is
removed from the display. Deletion results in the deselection of DUE TO PERFORMANCE.
◄ATC REQUEST: results in the display returning to the ATC REQUEST page.
VERIFY►: provides access to the VERIFY REQUEST page associated with the current
pending ATC request elements.
ATC OFFSET REQUEST page provides access to detailed settings for an ATC offset
request downlink message.
OFFSET: displays the offset entered on either the ATC REQUEST page or on the ATC
OFFSET REQUEST page. Default value is dashes.
OFFSET AT: allows entry of an offset request time or an offset request position. Default
value is dashes. If no offset request value is entered data lines are blank. OFFSET AT entry
can be removed.
DUE TO WEATHER: selection of DUE TO WEATHER► prompt allows the flight crew to
request a weather deviation. When selected, the prompt character ► is removed from the
display. DUE TO WEATHER can be deselected.
◄ATC REQUEST: results in the display returning to the ATC REQUEST page.
VERIFY►: provides access to the VERIFY REQUEST page associated with the current
pending ATC request elements.
ATC FPL REQUEST page provides the capability to build route modifications downlink
request messages.
DIRECT TO: displays the direct to position entered on the ATC FPL REQUEST page.
Default value is dashes.
HEADING: displays the heading entered on the ATC FPL REQUEST page. Default value is
dashes.
ARRIVAL: allows entry arrival procedure identifier. Default value is dashes.
GND TRACK: displays the ground track entered on the ATC FPL REQUEST page. Default
value is dashes.
RUNWAY: displays the runway entered on the ATC FPL REQUEST page. Default value is
dashes.
ROUTE CLEARANCE: allows the flight crew to enable a route clearance request:
- If there is a pending graphical flight plan, the prompt ◄PENDING ROUTE is displayed.
- If there is not a pending graphical flight plan and there is an active flight plan, the prompt
◄ACTIVE ROUTE is displayed.
- If there is not a pending graphical flight plan or an active flight plan, the promp
◄ROUTE CLEARANCE is displayed.
If prompt is selected, REQUEST ROUTE CLEARANCE is displayed. Deletion resets prompt.
◄ATC REQUEST: selection results in the display returning to the ATC REQUEST page.
VERIFY►: provides access to the VERIFY REQUEST page associated with the current
pending ATC request elements.
Upon selection of ◄ADS REVIEW prompt on ATC INDEX page, the ADS REVIEW subpages
are displayed. Three types of ADS contracts are possible: Periodic, Emergency Periodic,
Event. The information displayed on each page is dependent upon the ADS content
requested by the ground. The subpages are ordered with the newest contract first and the
oldest contract last.
CONTRACT: displays the type of contract (PERIODIC for normal periodic / EMERG for
emergency periodic / EVENT for event), followed by periodicity if applicable.
ADDRESS: displays the address of the ground contract center.
3 MSG CONTENT or EVENT DATA (line 2 and 3)
If the contract is normal periodic, the groups specified to be included in the ADS report are
displayed under the header MSG CONTENT in lines 2 and 3. The groups and associated
display texts are:
If the contract is emergency periodic, the following groups are displayed in lines 2 through 3
under the header MSG CONTENT: FLIGHT ID and EARTH REF.
If the contract is an event contract, the requested event triggers are displayed in lines 2 and 3.
Event contract types and associated display are:
◄ATC INDEX: selection prompt results in the display of the ATC INDEX page.
REJECT DUE TO page allows the flight crew to provide reasons for selection of reject of an
uplink message. Pre-formatted reasons for airplane performance or weather may be
selected. Free text is also provided for the flight crew to provide additional information.
Subpage 2 through X:
- FREE TEXT CONTINUED – (line 1): free text entered by the flight crew is displayed from
data Line 1 to data Line 5.
ATC FPL REVIEW page provides a readable view of a flight plan clearance prior to a
modification of the active flight plan. This page is available following selection of the
REVIEW► prompt on the ATC UPLINK page.
ATC CLEARANCE page provides a readable view of a flight plan clearance as received
from ATC in the ATC uplink message. This page is available following selection of the ATC
CLEARANCE► prompt on the ATC FPL REVIEW page.
Lines 1 through 5: displays the route clearance as received from ATC in the uplink message
from Line 1 to Line 5.
◄ATC UPLINK: allows to return to the ATC UPLINK page where REVIEW► was selected
for the flight plan being reviewed.
FPL REVIEW►: allows to return to the ATC FPL REVIEW page where ATC CLEARANCE►
was selected for the flight plan being reviewed.
VERIFY PAGES
VERIFY RESONSE page displays the elements selected for inclusion in a response
downlink message. This page is accessed from the REJECT DUE TO page.
Lines 1 through 5: the elements associated with the response downlink message and free
text are displayed from line 1 to line 5.
◄REJECT DUE TO or ◄UPLINK (left line 6):
- ◄REJECT DUE TO prompt is displayed if the VERIFY RESPONSE page was
accessed from the REJECT DUE TO page and the send status is not SENDING.
Selection of this prompt result in the display of the REJECT DUE TO page applicable to
this VERIFY RESPONSE page.
- ◄UPLINK prompt is displayed if the VERIFY RESPONSE page was accessed from the
ATC UPLINK page and the send status is not SENDING. Selection of this prompt result
in the display of the ATC UPLINK page applicable to this VERIFY RESPONSE page.
Right line 6 (datalink status): line of the last subpage of VERIFY RESPONSE page
sequence displays the datalink status, the message transmission command, or the message
transmission command status. This field is blank if not the last subpage.
The possible displays for datalink status are: NOCOMM, FAILED, VOICE, READY.
The possible displays for the message transmission command are: SEND►, RESEND►.
The possible displays for the message transmission command status are: SENDING, SENT.
VERIFY RESPONSE page transitions to the ATC LOG page, upon receipt of the network
acknowledgement.
VERIFY REPORT page provides the complete display of the information to be included in a
report downlink message and provides for the ability to include free text in the message. The
VERIFY REPORT page allows the flight crew to send the report message.
Lines 1 through 5: the elements associated with the report downlink message and free text
are displayed from line 1 to line 5.
◄REPORT: selection results in the display of the ATC REPORT page corresponding to the
VERIFY REPORT page displayed.
Right line 6 (datalink status): displays the datalink status, the message transmission
command, or the message transmission command status.
The possible displays for datalink status are: NOCOMM, FAILED, VOICE, READY.
The possible displays for the message transmission command are: SEND►, RESEND►.
The possible displays for the message transmission command status are: SENDING, SENT.
VERIFY REPORT page transitions to the ATC REPORT page, upon receipt of the network
acknowledgement.
VERIFY EMERGENCY page displays the elements selected for inclusion in an emergency
report downlink message and allows for the addition of free text. This page also provides the
flight crew the capability to send the EMERGENCY report.
Lines 1 through 5: the elements associated with the emergency downlink message and free
text are displayed from line 1 to line 5.
◄EMERGENCY: selection results in the display of the EMERGENCY REPORT page
corresponding to the VERIFY EMERGENCY page displayed.
Right line 6 (datalink status): displays the datalink status, the message transmission
command, or the message transmission command status.
The possible displays for datalink status are: NOCOMM, FAILED, VOICE, READY.
The possible displays for the message transmission command are: SEND►, RESEND►.
The possible displays for the message transmission command status are: SENDING, SENT.
When no emergency data is entered, but all other conditions for sending message are valid,
right line 6 is blank.
When the ADM mode has been active for 30 seconds without pilot selection of
◄EMERGENCY prompt, transmission of the emergency report message is automatically
initiated (as if the SEND► prompt had been selected). Pilot selection of ◄EMERGENCY
prompt within 30 seconds of the ADM mode becoming active cancels the automatic
transmission of the emergency message.
VERIFY EMERGENCY page transitions to the EMERGENCY page, upon receipt of the
network acknowledgement.
VERIFY REQUEST page provides the capability to confirm selected downlink request
elements and add free text prior to sending the downlink. This page also provides for the
capability to send the message following review.
Lines 1 through 5: the elements associated with the request downlink message and free text
are displayed from line 1 to line 5.
◄REQUEST or ◄WHEN CAN WE or ◄ATC INDEX (left line 6):
- If VERIFY REQUEST page were accessed from WHEN CAN WE page, the line select
field displays ◄WHEN CAN WE prompt and selection results in returning to the origin
WHEN CAN WE page.
- If VERIFY REQUEST page were accessed from ATC REQUEST page, the line select
field displays ◄REQUEST prompt and selection results in returning to the origin ATC
REQUEST page.
- If VERIFY REQUEST page were accessed from ATC INDEX page (via VOICE► or
CLEARANCE►), the line select field displays ◄ATC INDEX prompt and selection
results in the display returning to ATC INDEX page
Right line 6 (datalink status): displays the datalink status, the message transmission
command, or the message transmission command status.
The possible displays for datalink status are: NOCOMM, FAILED, VOICE, READY.
The possible displays for the message transmission command are: SEND►, RESEND►.
The possible displays for the message transmission command status are: SENDING, SENT.
When no request data is entered, but all other conditions for sending message are valid, 6R
line select field is blank.
VERIFY REQUEST page transitions to the ATC REQUEST page, upon receipt of the
network acknowledgement.
ATC MENU page is the ATN root page and provides access to ATN datalink pages.
REQUEST: provides access to ATC request pages, in order to set and send downlink ATC
requests (altitude changes, speed changes and route changes). When a CPDLC connection
is established, REQUEST prompt is enabled and displays <REQUEST; otherwise, REQUEST
prompt is disabled and displays REQUEST.
REPORT: provides access to ATC report pages, in order to construct and send ATC reports.
When a CPDLC connection is established, REPORT prompt is enabled and displays
REPORT>; otherwise, REPORT prompt is disabled and displays REPORT.
<NOTIFY: provides an access to ATC NOTIFY/STATUS page, which allows to perform an
ATC logon.
ATC LOG>: provides access to ATC MSG LOG page, which contains the message logs for
messages received, messages sent and status/sidelink messages.
ATC NOTIFY/STATUS page provides the flight crew with the mechanism to log on to the
ATC center via the CM Logon function, to monitor CPDLC connection and also to terminate
all CDPLC operations.
Notifying Notified
ATC CENTER: allows entry of ATC center identifier or navigation to the ATC CENTER
MENU page. Default display is a prompt character “<” with 8 white boxes. The data is frozen
while a pilot-initiated logon is in progress. This is indicated by blanking the “<” character.
CURRENT: provides the ATC center identifier for the current center. Default value is 4
dashes. This field is not modifiable.
FLT ID: allows display of the flight ID. The data is automatically populated from FMS flight
plan value. Default value is 8 dashes. This field is not modifiable.
NEXT: provides the ATC center identifier for the next center. Default value is 4 dashes. This
field is not modifiable.
ORIG/DEST: provides for entry of the ICAO codes for the flight plan origin and destination
airports. The origin and destination should exactly match the value on the filed flight plan.
Default values are white boxes. If only one ICAO code is entered with or without a trailing “/”,
then the entry is accepted as the origin airport. If only one ICAO code is entered with a
preceding “/”, then the entry is accepted as the destination. If either or both of the FMS flight
plan origin and destination values are available, then the data is automatically populated in
the appropriate field.
LOG OFF or TERMINATE (right line 3): by default, this field is blank. During notifying or
when notification is completed, but no CPDLC connection exists, LOG OFF* prompt is
displayed. Once a CPDLC session exists, TEMINATE* prompt is displayed. Selection of
LOG OFF* or TERMINATE* prompt will transition to a new page (ATC MSG VERIFY page)
which will prompt the flight crew for confirmation.
<ATCMENU: selection allows access to the ATC MENU page
Right line 6: displays availability of the system or the current logon state.
Possible displays are: ATC COMM NOT AVAIL, ATC COMM ON HOLD, ATC CENTER
NOTIFY, ATC CENTER NOTIFY*, ATC CENTER NOTIFYING, ATC CENTER NOTIFIED,
NOTIFY FAILED or ATC CENTER BUSY.
Selection of ATC CENTER NOTIFY* prompt initiates the logon to the selected ATC center.
To assist the crew to select which ATC center to log on, the ATC CENTER MENU page,
selectable via the ATC CENTER prompt on the ATC NOTIFY/STATUS page, display all
ATC centers that are defined in the ATC database.
Line 1 to Line 5: ATC centers names are displayed on header lines. ATC centers identifiers
are displayed on data lines. On the left side of the page, displays of selectable ATC centers
identifiers are preceded by a prompt character “<”. On the right side of the page, displays of
selectable ATC centers identifiers are followed by a prompt character “>”. ATC centers are
gathered by country.
<RETURN (left line 6): selection of prompt returns to ATC NOTIFY/STATUS page from
which this page was accessed.
ATC MSG LOG page displays the messages that have been received, sent, as well as the
status messages that ATC function generated.
ATC MSG LOG CONTROL page allows for printing of log page(s) and log messages as well
as deletion of messages.
ATC UPLINK MSG page is invoked by selecting the specific uplink message in the ATC
MSG LOG page.
Line 1: the UTC time of receipt of the message is displayed in HHMMZ format on the left
side of the line; the identifier of the ATC center sending the uplink in the middle of the line;
message status, which can have the following values NEW, OPEN, REPORT, CLOSED
EXPIRED, on the right side of the line.
From line 1 to line 4: uplink message text is displayed on header and data lines.
Line 5:
- If the current subpage displayed is the last subpage of uplink message, the possible
responses are displayed depending on uplink message type:
o At left: *UNABLE or *NEGATIVE;
o At right: WILCO*, AFFIRMATIVE*, ROGER*, or REPORT>
If the uplink message is a UM120, then selection of WILCO* prompt replaces that
option with a REPORT> prompt. Selection of REPORT> prompt provides access to
the appropriate ATC Report page for assembling a downlink response message.
- If the current subpage displayed is not the last subpage of uplink message, line 5 is
blank.
Line 6:
- <ATC LOG: selection returns to the ATC MSG LOG page from which this page was
accessed.
- The current UTC time is displayed in HHMMZ format in the middle of the data line 6.
- NEXT> or STANDBY* or PRINT*:
o If the current subpage displayed is the last subpage of uplink message:
STANDBY* is displayed, if uplink message requires a response.
PRINT* is displayed, if uplink message doesn’t require a response or if a response
has been already selected or if STANDBY* has been already selected.
o If the current subpage displayed is not the last subpage of uplink message, NEXT>
prompt is displayed.
When an ATC downlink message is selected from the ATC MSG LOG then it is displayed on
the ATC DOWNLINK MSG page.
Line 1: the UTC time of transmission of the message is displayed in HHMMZ format on the
left side of the line; the identifier of the ATC center, to which the message has been sent, in
the middle of the line; message status on the right side of the line. The possible downlink
message statuses are: SENDING, SENT, OPEN, CLOSED, QUEUED, and EXPIRED.
Line 1 to line 5: downlink message text is displayed on header and data lines.
Line 6:
- <ATC LOG: selection returns to the ATC MSG LOG page from which this page was
accessed.
- The current UTC time is displayed in HHMMZ format in the middle of the line.
- NEXT> or STANDBY* or PRINT*:
o If the current subpage displayed is the last subpage of downlink message:
STANDBY* prompt is displayed, if uplink message requires a response.
PRINT* prompt is displayed, if uplink message doesn’t require a response or if a
response has been already selected or if STANDBY* has been already selected.
o If the current subpage displayed is not the last subpage of downlink message, NEXT>
prompt is displayed.
ATC REPORT page allows the flight crew to access to ATC report pages, in order to send
reports to the ATC center.
<PRESENT: provides access to ATC REPORT PRESENT page (altitude). This prompt is
enabled and the character prompt “<” is displayed, if no corresponding message is being
processed.
<PREFERRED: provides access to ATC REPORT PREFERRED page (altitude). This
prompt is enabled and the character prompt “<” is displayed, if no corresponding message is
being processed.
ASSIGNED>: provides access to ATC REPORT ASSIGNED page (altitude). This prompt is
enabled and the character prompt “>” is displayed, if no corresponding message is being
processed.
<WE CAN ACCEPT: provides access to ATC REPORT WE CAN ACCEPT page (altitude).
This prompt is enabled and the character prompt “<” is displayed, if no corresponding
message is being processed.
TOP OF DESC>: provides access to ATC REPORT TOP OF DESCENT page (estimated
time). This prompt is enabled and the character prompt “>” is displayed, if no corresponding
message is being processed.
ON HOLD: displayed when communication link between airplane and ATC center over ATC
network is not available.
<ATC MENU: selection returns to the ATC MENU page.
MONITORING>: provides access to ATC REPORT MONITORING page (to monitor the
specified ATC center on the specified voice frequency). This prompt is enabled and the
character prompt “>” is displayed, if no corresponding message is being processed.
ATC REPORT page: PRESENT provides the capability to generate a downlink message to
report the present airplane altitude.
ALTITUDE: allows entry of a valid airplane altitude in feet or Flight Level (FL). If the altitude
is entered in feet, the value is followed by “FT” label. The default value display is 5 white
boxes. The crew may overwrite a value automatically provided by the system.
<RETURN: selection returns to the previous page (ATC REPORT page or an ATC Uplink
message page)
VERIFY>: provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to view the
composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e. display of
“>”), once valid data has been entered or automatically populated.
ATC REPORT page: PREFERRED provides the capability to generate a downlink message
to report the preferred airplane altitude.
ALTITUDE: allows entry of a valid airplane altitude in feet or Flight Level (FL). If the altitude
is entered in feet, the value is followed by “FT” label. The default value display is 5 white
boxes; there is no automated value provided by the system.
<RETURN: selection returns to the previous page from which this page was accessed; this
may be the ATC REPORT page or an ATC Uplink message page.
VERIFY>: provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to view the
composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e. display of
“>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC REPORT page: WE CAN ACCEPT provides the capability to generate a downlink
message to report the time at which a specific airplane altitude can be accepted.
ALTITUDE: allows entry of a valid airplane altitude in feet or Flight Level (FL). If the altitude
is entered in feet, the value is followed by “FT” label. The default value display is 5 white
boxes; there is no automated value provided by the system.
TIME: allows entry of a valid UTC time in HHMMZ format. The default value display is 4
white boxes followed by a “z” without a valid value; there is no automated value provided by
the system.
<RETURN: selection returns to the previous page (ATC REPORT page or an ATC Uplink
message page).
VERIFY>: provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to view the
composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e. display of
“>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC REPORT page: ASSIGNED provides the capability to generate a downlink message to
report the currently assigned airplane altitude.
ALTITUDE: allows entry of a valid airplane altitude in feet or Flight Level (FL). If the altitude
is entered in feet, the value is followed by “FT” label. The default value display is 5 white
boxes; there is no automated value provided by the system.
<RETURN: selection returns to the previous page (ATC REPORT page or an ATC Uplink
message page).
VERIFY> prompt provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to
view the composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e.
display of “>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC REPORT page: TOP OF DESCENT provides the capability to generate a downlink
message to report the UTC time at which the top of descent point will be reached.
ESTIMATED TIME: allows entry of a valid UTC time predicted for the airplane Top of
Descent point, in HHMMZ format. The default value display is 4 white boxes followed by a
“Z”, without a valid value; there is no automated value provided by the system.
<RETURN: selection returns to the previous page (ATC REPORT page or an ATC Uplink
message page).
VERIFY>: provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to view the
composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e. display of
“>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC REPORT page: MONITORING provides the capability to generate a downlink message
to report the ATC center currently monitored by the airplane.
When accessed via the REPORT prompt for an Uplink message 120 (MONITOR
[ID][FUNCTION] ON [FREQUENCY]), the following fields are automatically populated with
the values contained in and displayed for the uplink message.
ATC CENTER: allows entry of an ATC center identifier. If selected with the data entry field
empty, then the ATC CENTER MENU page is accessed for selection of the ATC center
facility identifier and name. The default value display is a “<” followed by 8 white boxes.
FREQUENCY: allows entry of an ATC center frequency in XXX.XXX format. The default
value display is 3 white boxes, a “.” and 3 white boxes.
NAME: allows entry of an ATC center name. Field may be filled by selection of an ATC
center on ATC CENTER MENU page (see hereabove 2nd line LH field ATC CENTER). The
default display is 18 white boxes.
FUNCTION: allows entry of a center function. This field is enabled once an ATC CENTER
entry is made in 2nd line LH field. If selected with the data entry field empty, then this will
access the ATC CENTER FUNCTION page for selection of the center function. The default
value display is a “<” followed by 12 white boxes.
<RETURN: selection returns to the previous page from which this page was accessed. This
may be the ATC REPORT page or an ATC Uplink message page.
VERIFY>: selection provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew
to view the composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e.
display of “>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC CENTER FUNCTION page provides the capability to select an entry of the ATC center
function for the ATC REPORT MONITORING page.
Selection of any of the above listed prompts updates the ATC FUNCTION value with option
selected and return to the page from which this page was accessed.
<RETURN: selection returns to the page from which this page was accessed without any
data update.
ATC REQUEST page is the top level page that contains a list of supported ATC requests
(altitude, speed and route modification).
<ALTITUDE: provides access to ATC ALTITUDE REQUEST page. This prompt is disabled
(the character prompt “<” is removed), if an altitude request is pending.
<SPEED: provides access to ATC SPEED REQUEST page. This prompt is disabled (the
character prompt “<” is removed), if a speed request is pending.
<ROUTE MOD: provides access to MOD.ATC ROUTE MOD REQUEST page. This prompt
is disabled (the character prompt “<” is removed), if a route mod request is pending.
<ATC MENU: selection returns to the ATC MENU page.
ATC ALTITUDE REQUEST page allows the flight crew to set specific ATC request for
altitude modification.
ALTITUDE: allows entry of a valid airplane altitude in feet or Flight Level (FL). If the altitude
is entered in feet, the value is followed by “FT” label. The default value display is 5 white
boxes; there is no automated value provided by the system.
DUE TO: selection of WX← prompt provides for the addition of “Due to Weather” to the
altitude request message. If a selection has been made, a “<SEL>” will appear to the left of
the currently selection option and left arrow “←” will be removed from display. This selection
is mutually exclusive with the A/C PERF option.
A/C PERF←: provides the addition of “Due to Aircraft Performance” to the altitude request
message. If a selection has been made, a “<SEL>” will appear to the left of the currently
selection option and left arrow “←” will be removed from display. This selection is mutually
exclusive with the WX option.
OPTIONS>: provides access to ATC ALTITUDE REQUEST OPTIONS page, which allows
the addition of “Climb To” or “Descent To” to the altitude request message.
<ATC REQ: selection returns to the ATC REQUEST page from which this page was
accessed.
VERIFY>: provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to view the
composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e. display of
“>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC ALTITUDE REQUEST page: OPTIONS allows the addition of “Climb To” or “Descent
To” to the altitude request message.
ATN B1 ATN B1
CLIMB TO←: provides for the addition of “Climb To” to the altitude request message. If a
selection has been made, a “<SEL> ” will appear to the left of the currently selection option
and left arrow “←” will be removed from display. This selection is mutually exclusive with the
DESCENT TO option.
CLIMB TO←: provides for the addition of “Descent To” to the altitude request message. If a
selection has been made, a “<SEL> ” will appear to the left of the currently selection option
and left arrow “←” will be removed from display. This selection is mutually exclusive with the
CLIMB TO option.
<ALT REQ: selection returns to the ATC ALTITUDE REQUEST page from which this page
was accessed.
VERIFY>: provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to view the
composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e. display of
“>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC SPEED REQUEST page allows the flight crew to set specific ATC request for speed
modification.
ATN B1 ATN B1
SPEED: allows entry of a valid airplane speed in knots or mach. If the speed is entered in
knot, the value is followed by “KT” label. The default display is 5 white boxes; there is no
automated value provided by the system.
DUE TO: selection of WX← prompt provides for the addition of “Due to Weather” to the
speed request message. If a selection has been made, a “<SEL>” will appear to the left of
the currently selection option and left arrow “←” will be removed from display. This selection
is mutually exclusive with the A/C PERF option.
A/C PERF←: provides the addition of “Due to Aircraft Performance” to the speed request
message. If a selection has been made, a “<SEL>” will appear to the left of the currently
selection option and left arrow “←” will be removed from display. This selection is mutually
exclusive with the WX option.
<ATC REQ: selection returns to the ATC REQUEST page from which this page was
accessed.
VERIFY>: provides access to ATC VERIFY page, in order to allow the flight crew to view the
composed message. The prompt will be available and the selection enabled (i.e. display of
“>”), once valid data has been entered.
ATC ROUTE MOD REQUEST page allows the flight crew to set specific ATC request for
route modification, by providing access to DIRECT TO and WX DEVIATION pages
<DIRECT TO: provides access to ATC ROUTE MOD REQUEST - DIRECT TO page.
<WX DEVIATION: provides access to ATC ROUTE MOD REQUEST – WX DEVIATION
page.
<ATC REQ: selection returns to the ATC REQUEST page from which this page was
accessed.
ATC ROUTE MOD REQ page: DIRECT TO (menu) page provides selection of WAYPOINT,
NAV AID, or AIRPORT, to compose a DIRECT TO route modification message.
ATC ROUTE MOD REQ page: DIRECT TO WAYPOINT/AIRPORT/NAV AID allows the
flight crew to compose a DIRECT TO route modification message.
ATN B1 ATN B1
DIRECT TO WAYPOINT DIRECT TO AIRPORT
ATN B1
DIRECT TO NAV AID
FIGURE 02-23_5-25-21 - ATN B1 - ATC ROUTE MOD REQUEST: DIRECT TO
WAYPOINT/AIRPORT/NAV AID
ATC MSG VERIFY page allows the flight crew to verify downlink message text before
sending.
ATN B1 ATN B1
ATN - ATC MESSAGE VERIFY page ATN - ATC MESSAGE VERIFY page
(TERMINATE case)
From Line 1 to line 5: downlink message text is displayed on header and data lines.
EDIT or CANCEL (left line 6):
- When ATC MSG VERIFY page is not accessed from ATC NOTIFY/STATUS, an <EDIT
prompt is displayed. Selection of this prompt returns to the downlink page from which
this page was accessed via the VERIFY> prompt.
- When ATC MSG VERIFY page is accessed from ATC NOTIFY/STATUS via
TERMINATE command, a <CANCEL prompt is displayed. Selection of this prompt
returns to ATC NOTIFY/STATUS page.
SEND*: selection initiates the transmission of the composed downlink message to the
current ATC center. Once this prompt selected, the transmission status is displayed:
SENDING or SENT. Then, there is a page reversion to ATC MSG LOG page.
A/C fitted with FANS 1/A and ATN B1 A/C fitted with ATN B1 only
FIGURE 02-23_5-30-00 - CMF/ATS - SYSTEM MENU
<DATALINK MGR: selection results in the display of the DATALINK MANAGER page.
NEW MSGS>: selection results in the display of the NEW MESSAGES page. In ATN B1
configuration only, this prompt is not displayed (ATS pages are not available).
<TIME/DATE: selection results in the display of the TIME/DATE page.
ATS LOG>: selection results in the display of the ATS LOG page. In ATN B1 configuration
only, this prompt is not displayed (ATS pages are not available).
MAINTENANCE>: selection results in the display of the MAINTENANCE MENU page.
ATS MENU>: selection results in the display of the ATS MENU page. In ATN B1
configuration only, this prompt is not displayed (ATS pages are not available).
ATS PAGES
ATS pages are not available for airplane fitted with only ATN B1.
NEW MSGS>: selection results in the display of the NEW MESSAGES page, for the new
incoming OCL messages.
ATS LOG>: selection prompt results in the display of the ATS LOG page.
<OCEANIC REQ: selection results in the display of the OCEANIC CLX REQ page.
SYS MENU>: selection results in the display of the SYSTEM MENU page, the top menu
page for the system displays.
ATS LOG page is the messages log for downlinked oceanic clearance requests, and
uplinked oceanic clearances and uplinked status messages, except pending ones (logged in
NEW MESSAGES page). This page is only for Oceanic Clearance messages and does not
apply to FANS and ATN.
The uplinked oceanic clearances (resp. uplinked status messages) will move to the ATS
LOG page after they have been acknowledged (resp. viewed) on the NEW MESSAGES
page.
Line 1 to line 5:
- In the header lines, the time stamp of when the message was received or sent is
displayed on the left side; the status of the associated message is displayed on the right
side. The possible values for message status are: ACCEPTED and DISPLAYED for
uplink messages, and SENT for downlink messages.
- In data lines, the following is displayed:
o The first column one of each entry in the ATS LOG page contains the direction
indicator (up arrow for an uplink message and down arrow for a downlink message).
o The message title.
o A character prompt > is displayed in the last column.
- Left or right side key selection of a message entry results in the display of the message.
- To delete a message from the ATS LOG, the cursor is placed over the left side key
adjacent to a message and then the CLR/DEL pushbutton on the MKB is pressed.
<RETURN: selection results in the display of the page that originally caused the ATS LOG
page to be accessed.
PRINT (right line 6): when PRINT ATS LOG* prompt is displayed, its selection results in all
messages listed in the ATS LOG with a print definition being sent to the printer.
ENTRY FIX: when this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message, entry
to this field is the latitude and longitude of the entry fix for the Oceanic Clearance Request
downlink message. Default value is white boxes.
ETA:
- When this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message, entry to this
field is the requested time of arrival at the entry fix for the Oceanic Clearance Request
downlink. The entry format is HHMM. Default value is white boxes.
- When this page is accessed to review a downlink message already sent, this field is
only for data display purpose.
MACH:
- When this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message, entry to this
field is the mach speed at the entry fix for the Oceanic Clearance Request downlink
message. Default value is a dot followed by white boxes.
- When this page is accessed to review a downlink message already sent, this field is
only for data display purpose.
FLT LEVEL:
- When this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message, entry to this
field is a 1 to 3-digit flight level at the entry fix for the Oceanic Clearance Request
downlink. Default value is “FL” label followed by white boxes.
- When this page is accessed to review a downlink message already sent, this field is
only for data display purpose.
ATC FACILITY:
- When this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message, entry to this
field is a ATC Facility identifier to which the Departure Clearance Request downlink is
intended. Default value is white boxes.
- When this page is accessed to review a downlink message already sent, this field is
only for data display purpose.
FLT ID.
- When this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message, entry to this
field is the Flight ID. The default value is the FMS Flight Identifier.
- When this page is accessed to review a downlink message already sent, this field is
only for data display purpose.
REMARKS
- When this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message, entry to this
field is the first line of optional free text to be included in the Oceanic Clearance
Request downlink. Default display is 24 dashes.
- When this page is accessed to review a downlink message already sent, this field is
only for data display purpose.
<RETURN: selection results in the display of the page that originally caused the OCEANIC
CLX REQ page to be accessed.
DATALINK REQUEST:
- When this page is accessed to generate and send a downlink message: An asterisk
prompt character is displayed after all required data has been entered. Selection after
the asterisk is displayed results in an Oceanic Clearance Request downlink
transmission.
- When this page is accessed to review a downlink message already sent, no asterisk
prompt character is displayed.
Uplinked oceanic clearance messages and uplinked status messages are first displayed on
the NEW MESSAGES page. The user can select any message listed in the log to view the
message. Upon acknowledgement for uplinked oceanic clearance messages or upon return
from viewing the message for uplinked status messages, the message will be moved to the
ATS LOG and no longer be on the NEW MESSAGES page.
NEW MESSAGES is only for the uplink messages of Oceanic Clearance function and does
not apply to FANS and ATN functions.
Line 1 to line 5:
- In the header lines, the time stamp of when the message was received is displayed on
the left side; the status of the associated message is displayed on the right side. The
possible values for message status are: NEW and OPEN.
- In data lines, the following is displayed:
o The first column one of each entry in the NEW MESSAGES page contains the
direction indicator (up arrow for an uplink message).
o The message title.
o A character prompt > is displayed in the last column.
o Left or right side selection of a message entry results in the display of the message.
- To delete a message from the NEW MESSAGES Log, the cursor is placed over the left
side key adjacent to a message and then the CLR/DEL pushbutton on the MKB is
pressed.
<RETURN: selection results in the display of the page that originally caused the NEW
MESSAGES page to be accessed.
PRINT (right line 6): its selection results in all messages listed in the NEW MESSAGES
being sent to the printer.
XXXX CLRNCE page displays the message received in response to the Oceanic Clearance
Request. This page allows the flight crew to view the message and to acknowledge receipt
of the message by sending the Oceanic Clearance Readback downlink message. Multiple
pages are used as necessary to display the message based upon the size of the uplink
message.
CMF PAGES
Left line 1: fields are only displayed when a VHF datalink (VHF 3 mode 2 capable) radio is
installed and the VHF radio is in Data Mode.
- The header line displays the VHF subnetwork status or VHF test status. The possible
values are: FAILED, AVAILABLE, NO COMM, SENDING, and SENT.
- *VHF TEST: selection when the asterisk is displayed causes a link test to be performed
on the VHF subnetwork.
Right line 1: this field indicates ACARS mode of operation:
- “VDL Mode A” for POA (Plain Old ACARS),
- “VDL Mode 2” for AOA (ACARS over AVLC),
- “VDL Mode X” when switching from between POA and AOA.
Left line 2: fields are only displayed when a SATCOM system is installed.
- The header line displays the SATCOM subnetwork status or SATCOM test status. The
possible values are: FAILED, AVAILABLE, NO COMM, SENDING, and SENT.
- The select field displays a *SATCOM TEST prompt. Selection when the asterisk is
displayed causes a link test to be performed on the SATCOM subnetwork.
AOA VHF: fields are only displayed when AOA operation is enabled in the APM and the AMI
allows the user to manually enable/disable AOA (toggle button). The text toggles between
ENABLED* and DISABLED* when the button is selected.
If it is desired that the crew cannot force POA (which would in effect also cause the ATN to
go into NO COMM because it requires VDL Mode 2), then the AMI option should be set to
disallow using this prompt. Further, the regions defined in the AMI where ATN operation is
required should specify AOA as the preferred VHF subnetwork.
MSG RESET*: selection results in the display of the CONFIRM* prompt. Selection of the
CONFIRM* prompt results in the resetting of all crew entered data on the OCEANIC CLX
REQ page to their default values; deletion of all Oceanic Clearance Request and Oceanic
Clearance Readback downlink messages yet to be sent; and all messages to be deleted
from the ATS LOG and NEW MESSAGES pages.
VHF FREQ SEL>: field is only displayed when the VHF 3 is in Data Mode. Selection when
the VHF FREQ SEL> prompt is displayed results in the display of the VHF FREQ SEL page.
<SYS MENU: selection results in the display of the SYSTEM MENU page.
DATA REGIONS >: selection results in the display of the DATA REGIONS page.
VHF RADIO MODE: this field is only displayed when a VDR is installed. This field displays
the current voice or data mode of the VHF radio in the middle of the line.
SATCOM: allows the flight crew to enable/disable SATCOM (if allowed via APM). Possible
values are: ENABLED*, DISABLED*, DISABLE NOT ALLOWED.
VHF FREQ SEL>: this field is only displayed when the VHF radio is in Data Mode. Selection
when the VHF FREQ SEL> prompt is displayed results in the display of the VHF FREQ SEL
page.
<SYS MENU: selection results in the display of the SYSTEM MENU page.
DATA REGIONS>: selection results in the display of the DATA REGIONS page.
DATA REGIONS page allows the flight crew to force frequencies specific to an area to be
scanned.
Left line 1 through left line 5 and right line 1 through right line 4 fields (on as many
subpages as required):
It can be displayed the up to twenty user-defined Regions. The Current Region is
annunciated by the <*> indicator. When the AMI Attribute: Region Selection Enabled is
enabled, an asterisk is displayed in the outermost column of each field indicating that
selection is allowed. Selection of a prompt causes that region to become the Current
Region, and manually overrides the automatic selection of regions. The manual override of
the automatic selection of regions also causes 5R field to be displayed.
The Regions are defined in the AMI and are based upon geographic areas. The Other
Region is used when position inputs are valid but the current position does not fall within any
of the defined Regions. The Default Region is used when the position inputs are invalid.
Regions apply to FANS, ATN, and ATS as they all use the same subnetworks managed by
the CMF.
When the AMI Attribute Region Selection Enabled is not enabled, selection of the region
prompts is nonoperational.
RETURN TO AUTO*: prompt is only displayed when the automatic selection of regions has
been overridden by manual selection. When the prompt is displayed, its selection results in
the automatic region determination logic to be executed.
<RETURN: selection results in the display of the page that originally caused the DATA
REGIONS page to be accessed.
VHF FREQUENCY SELECT page (POA) allows the flight crew to set current frequency of
operations of VHF 3.
When there are more than eight candidate frequencies in the current Region, a second
subpage of the VHF FREQ SEL page will be used.
The name of the current region is displayed centered in the header of line 1.
General rule:
- The <SEL> indication is displayed adjacent to the frequency that is currently being used
by the CMF for VHF data link communications whether it is being used because of
automatic tuning, an auto tune request from the ground, crew entry, or crew selection.
- Left line 1 to left line 4 and right line 1 to right line 4: these fields display the candidate
frequencies for the current region, in order from fields left line 1 through left line 4 and
from right line 1 through right line 4 of subpage 1, and if necessary the same ordering
for subpage 2.
When in AOA operation, the frequencies are for display only; only POA operation allows the
flight crew the option to change the frequency (see previous paragraph).
The name of the current region is displayed centered in the header line 1.
AOA FREQ: displays the AOA frequency currently being used for VHF communication.
DSP ID: displays the Datalink service provider identifier currently being used for VHF
communication.
<RETURN: selection results in the display of the page that originally caused the VHF FREQ
SEL page to be accessed.
DATA REGIONS>: selection results in the display of the DATA REGIONS page.
TIME/DATE PAGE
CAS MESSAGES
VHF COM .. FAIL Failure of VHF COM (1,2 or 3) (Third VHF is optional)
Applicable to airplane fitted with EASy II:
SATCOM FAIL
SATCOM is failed or unavailable (option)
In-flight, indication of ADF (1/2) receiver failure.
ADF .. FAIL
ADF 2 is optional on F2000S
AUDIO 3 FAIL Optional AUDIO panel is failed
02-24-05 GENERAL
General
02-24-10 DESCRIPTION
Electrical system architecture
Electrical system components
Equipment location
GENERAL
The aircraft electrical power supply consists of a 28V DC generating system. The systems
which require 115V/400Hz or 26V/400Hz are powered by inverters fed with the 28V DC power
supply.
The aircraft electrical system can be powered by:
- 2 engine-driven generators (12kW),
- 1 APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) generator (9kW / 300A),
- 2 Batteries (24V),
- 1 external power 28 VDC GPU (Ground Power Unit).
Additional batteries are installed and dedicated to specific equipment for abnormal or
emergency situations:
- 1 battery (4 Ah) in the Secondary Flight Display (SFD),
- 3 batteries for the emergency lighting system,
- Buffer batteries:
o 4 Batteries (4 Ah NiCad) protecting the LH DU, UP DU, MAU1A and MAU2B against
voltage drop,
o Only 1 buffer battery for A/C equipped with SB F2000EX-340 / M3336 (Removal of
3 buffer batteries),
- 4 internal MAU batteries dedicated to NIC, one battery per NIC/PROC module of each
MAU.
BAT BUS
A number of services are needed on ground for maintenance (fueling, lighting…), or after a
crash for safety (shut-off valves, extinguishers...). Those services are directly connected to
the battery bus so as to be available even when the aircraft is not powered.
The battery bus (BAT BUS) is a hot bus bar and directly supplies (regardless of the BAT 1
switch position):
- Secondary discharge of the engine fire extinguishers,
- Discharge of APU fire extinguisher,
- APU door closing,
- Fuel shut-off valves,
- Fueling panel,
- Normal and Emergency Slats control unit,
- Water system fill level/Door (*),
- Water leak detection (*),
- Cockpit dome lights,
- Airstair lights,
- Servicing lights that include:
- Nose cone light (*),
- Baggage compartment lighting (*),
- Baggage compartment exterior lighting (*),
- Forward servicing compartment lighting (*),
- Aft servicing compartment lighting (*),
- Refueling area lighting (*),
- PAX Door lift motor (*).
The amber “BATT IN USE” switch/light illuminates on ground if at least one lighting circuit
supplied by the battery (cockpit dome, airstair or servicing) remains energized. The “BATT IN
USE” switch/light will not be lighted if any of the other direct battery bus services are still
powered (such as the slat handle out of clean position).
(*) These services need at least one GEN switch to be On to be powered by the BAT BUS. If all
the 5 red switches GEN 1/2/APU and BAT 1/2 are set to Off position, the services are no longer
powered. This logic is sometimes called "crash logic" meaning that, if the pilots set the all 5
switches to Off (according to procedures Forced Landing, Ditching, Emergency Evacuation),
these equipment are not powered by the BAT 1, saving power for a potential use of the fire
extinguishers if needed.
LH AV MASTER" PUSHBUTTON
This button is used to energize the following equipment from the Bus A2:
- TCAS,
- Weather Radar,
- LSS (A/C with option M2513),
- RAD ALT 1,
- Third audio panel (ICS 3 on CB panel),
- DATA LOADER,
RH AV MASTER PUSHBUTTON
This button is used to energize following equipment from the Bus B1 and B2:
- RH & LW DU,
- LH & RH CCD,
- RH MKB,
- RH GP,
- MAU 1B & MAU 2A,
- VHF 3,
- XPDR / ATC 2,
- ADM 2,
- VOR 2, DME 2, ADF 2,
- RAD ALT 2,
- AFCS A & AFCS B,
- AP SVO,
- YD.
MAIN BATTERIES
The F2000EX EASy is fitted with 2 main batteries located in the forward service
compartment, providing the primary source of DC power to the airplane electrical distribution
system:
- F2000EX EASy S/N < 118: 24 V /36 Ah NiCad,
- F2000EX EASy S/N ≥ 118, F2000DX, F2000LX: 40 Ah Ultra Low Maintenance
NiCad. Optional replacement batteries include 40 Ah ULM NiCad or 42 Ah Lead
Acid batteries.
Both batteries are ventilated on the ground by a battery-powered blower when the BAT 1
switch is on. Aerodynamic air flow cools the batteries in flight.
NOTE
The battery must supply at least 18 VDC to enable the BAT BUS connection.
OTHER BATTERIES
- 3 EMERG batteries supply the emergency lighting system. Emergency light
batteries can be checked by the three-position OFF-ON-ARM EMERG LIGHTS
switch on the overhead panel.
- 1 HORIZ BAT battery supplies the Secondary Flight Display (SFD) for approximately
160 minutes provided the SFD cannot be powered by its normal source (A1 bus).
HORIZ BAT battery voltages are monitored and indicated on the TEST synoptic
page.
- Buffer batteries:
- F2000EX EASy S/N < 222: 4 MAU-DU BAT buffer batteries supply the LH DU,
UP DU, MAU1 channel A and MAU2 channel B. These batteries prevent DU
dimming when system voltage drops during APU start. One of these batteries
powers the Centralized Maintenance Computer (CMC) during shutdown. MAU
battery voltages are monitored and indicated on the TEST synoptic page.
- F2000EX EASy S/N ≥ 222: Only 1 buffer battery (on MAU1) is installed on the
A/C with SB F2000EX-340 / M3336 (Removal of 3 buffer batteries).
- 4 NIC internal MAU batteries supply the NIC / PROC module of each MAU channel.
ENGINE-DRIVEN GENERATORS
Each engine has a rectifier alternator driven by the accessory gear box. DC power output is
rated at 12 kW, and regulated at 28.5 V by the Generator Control Unit (GCU).
The generator shaft has a damper to prevent vibration, and a shear point to protect the
accessory gearbox from damage in case of generator seizure.
ENGINE GCU
NOTE
Overcurrent protection is provided by the overcurrent limitor of each respective generator.
When an overcurrent is detected, the respective generator switch trips off. See the AFM for
overcurrent limits.
APU GENERATOR
APU GCU
The APU GCU provides control and protection for its generator:
- Controls the APU start sequence,
- Controls the output voltage (28,5V),
- Limits output current to 300 A (max 450 A for 40 seconds and/or 375 A for 3
minutes),
- Maintains a common voltage when both generators are connected to the same bus
bar,
- Disconnects the generator when the over current or an overvoltage occurs.
GPU
An approved 28 VDC Ground Power Unit (GPU) may be used for prolonged periods to power
the aircraft electrical system during flight preparation, maintenance and servicing.
The GPU may also be used for APU starting. Recommended GPU amperage is 1,000 A for
APU starting.
When the GPU is connected and powering the electrical distribution system, generators and
batteries are automatically disconnected from their buses. If the optional battery charging
using the GPU system is installed, it is possible to connect batteries to their respective
buses while the GPU is operating.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
INTRODUCTION
DC SUPPLY PANEL
CONTROL DESCRIPTION
GEN 1 & 2 switches (two-positions magnetic trip switch):
- GEN 1 connects generator 1 to the LH bus,
- GEN 2 connects generator 2 to the RH bus,
- Trips automatically if GCU detects over voltage or over
Connected Disconnected current.
Horizontal Vertical
- LH ISOL pushbutton (On): isolates LH bus from ESS bus,
- RH ISOL pushbutton (On): isolates RH bus from MD bus.
On Off
CONTROL DESCRIPTION
CABIN MASTER pushbutton (2 positions):
- Off (shed): default position at power-up
- On: energizes cabin equipment connected to LH bus.
On Off
LH AV MASTER pushbutton (2 positions):
- Off (shed): default position at power-up
- On: energizes avionics equipment connected to LH bus (A2).
Refer to CODDE 1 02-24-10
On Off
MINI LOAD MASTER pushbutton (2 positions):
- Off (shed): default position at power-up
- On: energizes avionics equipment connected to ESS bus.
Refer to CODDE 1 02-24-10
On Off
RH AV MASTER pushbutton (2 positions):
- Off (shed): default position at power-up
- On: energizes avionics equipment connected to RH bus
(B1/B2).
On Off Refer to CODDE 1 02-24-10
GALLEY MASTER pushbutton (2 positions):
- Off (shed): default position at power-up
- On: energizes galley equipment connected to RH bus .
On Off
RH CONSOLE
115/230 VAC (two positions guarded pushbutton), when On:
- Supplies 115 / 230 VAC power to cabin passengers system,
- Must be off for takeoff and landing phases.
On Off For more information, refer to CODDE1 - ATA 25.
ELEC SYNOPTIC
Generators
& batteries
status
Ammeters
Batteries
Temperature
LH and RH buses voltmeter are permanently displayed above the respective bus.
The ESS bus voltmeter is displayed (above the ESS bus) when ESS and LH bus are
untied.
The MD bus voltmeter is displayed (above the MD bus) when MD bus and BAT2 are
isolated from both ESS and RH buses.
When a generator supplies the bus, the voltmeter value and pointer is displayed amber
between [25 V - 30V]. This range follows specific conditions according electrical
configuration (batteries only, APU starting, etc.).
The bus line representation is also displayed in green or amber, following the same
conditions as the voltmeter value.
The engine-driven generator current value and pointer are displayed amber if:
- Above 300 A on ground,
- Above 400 A in flight.
The APU generator current value and pointer are displayed amber if:
- Above 300 A up to 10,000 ft,
- Above 250 A between 10,000 ft and 25,000 ft,
- Above 200 A above 25,000 ft.
The APU ammeter:
- Is not displayed when the APU MASTER is off,
- Is displayed in gray when the APU MASTER pushbutton is ON,
- Is displayed (as described above) when the APU is running.
The batterie current value and pointer is displayed in amber if below - 300 A, and above +
45 A.
NOTE
A negative current means the batterie is charging. 0 A is displayed for any generator or battery
ammeters when the current is between -10 A and +10 A.
When the optional lead acid battery modification is applied, there is no temperature
indication.
At start, a white START indication is placed under the APU ammeter until approximately
50% N1. It is replaced by an amber START indication in case of an abnormal power
supply.
The GPU current value is displayed amber if above 300 A, except during GPU-powered
APU starting (thresholds are modified with GPU batteries charging option).
LH / RH ISOL contactor
If the optional “charging batteries by GPU” modification is installed on the airplane, the
CHRG BAT soft key is displayed in the lower left corner of the ELEC synoptic page.
- When the “CHRG BAT” soft key is selected, green CHARGING BATTERIES indication
is displayed.
- In case of battery charging interruption, amber CHARGING BATTERIES indication is
displayed. The interruption is automatically activated if:
- The aircraft in flight configuration,
- The charging current of at least one battery is higher than 250 A, for at least 2
sec,
- DC voltage supplied by the ground power unit is < 27 V DC during more than
240 sec, or > 29 V DC during more than 10 sec,
- The temperature of at least one battery is higher than 60°C (140°F),
- "EXT POWER" switch/light disengaged (off position, light extinguished),
disconnection of external power receptacle.
- If GPU voltage is between 27 and 28 V DC during more than 2 min, amber CHARGING
BATTERIES indication is displayed, BAT 1 & BAT 2 are still in green and BAT contactors
are closed and green. The charging is not interrupted.
STATUS SYNOPTIC
Bus voltages, generators and batteries loads are also displayed in the upper section of the
STAT synoptic page.
TEST SYNOPTIC
MAU/DU BAT
The voltage of MAU/DU battery, Secondary Flight Display battery (HORIZ BAT) can be
displayed on the TEST synoptic, by clicking on the corresponding soft key (click and
hold).
Normal values appear in green while abnormal values (too high or low) appear in amber.
HORIZ BAT
The Secondary Flight Display (SFD) battery voltage is checked by clicking on the
HORIZ BAT soft key.
Note: the AUX BAT option is not applicable the F2000EX EASy A/C.
INTRODUCTION
The electrical system is protected through various components and logics. The main
protections are given by:
- Switches: the DC POWER section of the cockpit overhead panel contains five magnetic
trip switches for the batteries and generators, a BUS TIED rotary switch, two ISOL relay
switches, five "Master" pushbuttons, and the EXT POWER pushbutton.
-
- Contactors/relays: batteries, generators and GPU are connected to the main system buses
through contactor relays. Each of them has a switch that controls its respective contactor
to connect or isolate it from its designated main bus. Sub-bus feeder cables are protected
by current limiting fuses. LH, ESS, MD and RH bus bar are independent as they are
separated by specific contactors.
-
- Electrical Load shed: when an engine-driven generator fails, LH and RH lateral window
heating, some cabin and galley appliances are automatically shed.
-
- Circuit breakers: the cockpit C/B panel is divided into different sections. Each section is
delineated by different colored frames and corresponds to airplane major systems.
Component circuit protection is provided by conventional trip-free circuit breakers.
In addition, static dischargers divert the electrostatic loads (or the static electricity) and
provide airplane protection from lightning strikes:
- 18 static dischargers are installed on F2000EX EASy / F2000DX,
- 16 static dischargers are installed on F2000LX / F2000LXS / F2000S.
The BUS TIED rotary switch enables separations of both side of the electrical system. When
the contactor is open, it protects one side against the opposite side overvoltage or
overcurrent.
NOTE
The “BUS TIED” contactor automatically opens and untied the ESS bus from MD bus, if the
current is above 350A for 10s.
It remains open until the next power on cycle whatever the rotary switch position.
BATTERIES
The batteries are protected against excessive load and high temperature as following:
- Overload: when battery charging (reverse) current exceeds 330 A for more than 3 sec, the
respective BAT magnetic trip switch trips, disconnecting the battery and triggering the
BAT .. CAS message.
NOTE
Only two reset attempts are permitted.
Each of the three generators (APU and engines) is permanently monitored by their
respective GCU and is manually controlled by magnetic trip switches. Each GCU regulates
the DC ouput voltage at 28.5V and protects the generator from overvoltage and overload:
- If the GCU detects overvoltage or overload, the magnetic switch trips and generates a
GEN .. or APU GEN CAS message.
- If the GCU detects a generator failure or reverse current (> 30 A), the magnetic switch
does not trip but the contactor opens and the corresponding GEN .. or APU GEN CAS
message is displayed.
AUTOMATIC LOAD-SHEDDING
WINDOW ANTI-ICING
In flight, LH and RH lateral window heating is automatically shed when GEN 2 fails.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The main circuit breaker panel is located in the cockpit overhead above and aft of the
overhead panel.
All cockpit circuit breakers have color-coded collars that adhere to the following convention:
NOTE
Red breakers indicate backup power provided by another bus
INTRODUCTION
In the following examples, typical ground and in flight situations have been illustrated to aid
the crew understanding of indications and symbols provided in the various panels and
displays.
GROUND OPERATION
POWER OFF:
The DC SUPPLY panel is in the following configuration:
POWER ON:
BAT 1 & 2 ON:
- The LH and RH main bus ties automatically close, connecting the LH bus to the ESS and
the RH bus to the MD. LH ISOL and RH ISOL indications remain dark.
- The BUS TIED rotary switch remains vertical, its contactor is open and BUS TIED
indication remains dark.
- The BUS TIED rotary switch remains vertical to allow individual checks of both battery
voltages.
- Once battery checks are completed, the BUS TIED switch is rotated to the horizontal
position (tied) and the BUS TIED annunciator illuminates. At this time, either the APU
generator or a GPU can be used to minimize battery depletion.
The following DC SUPPLY panel and ELEC synoptic depict normal flight condition:
INTRODUCTION
This sub-chapter describes few abnormal situations to help the crew understand the
symbology displayed on the various panels and screens.
BATTERY 1 OVERHEAT
ACTION RESULT
Wait until
- HOT BAT 1 CAS message extinguishes (battery temperature < 71
°C). Once the CAS disappears, the BAT 1 symbol and temperature
indication turns amber (digital temperature continues to decrease)
- WARM BAT 1 CAS message +
- light on
GEN 2 FAILURE:
CAUTION
In case of low battery voltage, the “BUS TIED” protection may automatically open the
contactor and unty the ESS and MD bus until the next A/C power on. This protection is
activated if the current is above 350A for 10s.
FIGURE 02-24-30-06 - OVERHEAD PANEL WITH GEN 2 SWITCHED OFF AND BUS TIED
GEN 2 + 1 FAILURE:
MASTER
- ELEC synoptic: GEN 1 and GEN 2 symbols in amber with voltmeters with no voltage
- LH & RH ISOL.
CAS MESSAGES
02-25-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Equipment placards
02-25-10 DESCRIPTION
Fire extinguisher
Crash axe
First aid kit
Life rafts
Life jackets
Flash lights
Ditching life line
Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT)
AC electrical distribution (option)
Pilot seats
Emergency Vision Assurance System (option)
INTRODUCTION
Depending on customer requirements and airplane configuration, the amount, type and
locations of the above safety equipment may be changed to suit the customer operational
environment. Any changes to the standard equipment in amount, type and locations,
requested by the customer(s), may result in weight and balance change.
Interior accommodations described in this section include seats and AC electrical distribution.
The cockpit is laid out for a LH pilot, RH pilot and third crew member. It is organized
identically for the LH pilot and RH pilot.
The pilot seats slide forward and backward and contain an electrical height adjustment. Other
features include separate backrest and armrest tilt angle adjustments and a headrest.
An optional third crew member seat can be installed. Two kinds of optional seats are
available: a fold-away jump seat and the right stow jump seat.
EQUIPMENT PLACARDS
All emergency equipment locations are indicated with placards. The following symbols are
used for location purposes on the diagram.
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
The airplane is equipped with 2 HALON fire extinguishers (one more optional for public
transport operation) mounted on:
- The aft side of the LH crew closet,
- The RH forward side of the aft cabin partition,
- The optional one is located on the aft face of LH forward galley bulkhead.
This model of extinguisher is to be used on flames of electrical origin and dry fires. It is
composed of:
- A cylinder,
- A trigger handle,
- A pressure gauge provided with a green sector which is used to check the charging level,
- A safety pin,
- A lever.
Instructions of use:
- Remove extinguisher from its support,
- Remove the safety pin,
- Press the lever while lifting the trigger handle,
- Direct spray toward the flame base,
- Release the lever to stop spraying,
- Make sure the fire is totally extinguished.
NOTE
A full discharge of the extinguisher lasts around 25 seconds.
CAUTION
Extinguisher should not be discharged in an unventilated enclosed area without
breathing equipment. When fighting fires, keep away from the fire's fuel source and
avoid breathing vapors, fumes and heated smoke as much as possible.
CRASH AXE
The crash axe is made of steel. It is usually located in the LH crew closet and used to:
- Open up an exit,
- Break through a wall,
- Strip carpet or interior panels in the cabin to stop fire spreading,
- Achieve complete fire extinction by eliminating the smallest flames.
There is one first aid kit usually located in the LH crew closet. It is composed of medications,
bandages, and check-up equipment. A first aid handbook contains instructions for use and
describes other miscellaneous equipment.
This kit must be checked periodically to ensure that its content is still valid for use. It must also
be renewed at regular intervals in compliance with the expiry date labels, and whenever
required by circumstances.
LIFE RAFTS
WARNING
DO NOT INFLATE RAFT INSIDE THE AIRPLANE.
LIFE JACKETS
A life jacket is stored under each crew seat and in a compartment located within each cabin
seat and sofa.
Life jackets feature the following accessories:
- An automatic inflation system using a gas cartridge (CO2),
- A mouthpiece to inflate the jacket by blowing into the hose,
- A flashlight operating when in contact with water (24-hour duration)
- A whistle (not present in infant jackets).
In addition, crew life jackets feature signaling equipment.
Life jackets are designed to allow users to float on the water surface with the back of their
head above water level.
FLASH LIGHTS
Two flashlights are provided and mounted within the cockpit area. They can be rechargeable
in option.
The life line is used to secure passengers and facilitate their exit off the airplane when after
ditching evacuation is performed over the wing.
A ditching life line is installed at the emergency exit window and is attached to the airplane
structure.
The life line will be unwound up to the RH wing leading edge and attached to its anchor point
indicated by the marking LIFE LINE surrounded by a red circle.
The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) is a distress and localization radio beacon
transmitter (121.5, 243 and 406.025 MHz). It is activated either by a strong impact or
manually by the pilot from the instrument panel (MAN).
When active, the radio transmitter transmits an omnidirectional distress signal and helps the
rescue units localizing the airplane after a crash or forced landing.
CONTROL FUNCTION
NOTE
In case of inadvertent depress of the AUTO TEST pushbutton, do not activate MAN / AUTO
switch to MAN (to avoid ELT transmission). Just wait the end of the automatic test.
NOTE
The pushbutton must be switched OFF during TAKE-OFF and LANDING flight phases.
1 push
PILOT SEATS
The left and right seats can be adjusted longitudinally, vertically, and their backrest tilted,
using the following controls:
- A handle on the guide track at the front on the console side, for longitudinal adjustment
travel of 255 mm (10 in.) in 15 mm (0.6 in.) steps,
- A pushbutton controlling the electrical motor is located under the seat on the console
side and is used to adjust the seat up to a maximum height of 150 mm (6 in.),
- A mechanical locking control pushbutton for adjusting the backrest tilt angle from 0 to
30°.
The both armrest can be adjusted vertically and the inboard armrest can be adjusted in
longitudinally. These armrests allow comfortable work position on CCD by supporting the
elbow in an ergonomic position. Farther backward stowage of the armrests improves access
to the seat.
Each seat is fitted with a 5 points harness including an abdominal strap, a crotch strap and
two shoulder straps which are fastened to the abdominal buckle.
The abdominal strap is fitted with a built-in adjustment buckle.
The different elements are linked by metal attachment devices. When the straps are not
used, they are stowed between the seat and the pedestal, and between the seat and the
console, and in front of the seat. The upper straps are mounted on inertia reels which give
the pilots the greatest freedom of movement.
For the LH pilot (respectively RH pilot), the correct height and longitudinal position are
obtained when the white ball on the instrument panel is visually in line with the red ball
located on the RH windshield post (on the LH windshield for the RH pilot), this is achieved
through aft/forward-up/down seat adjustment combination.
After adjustment of pilot seat, adjust the control pedals position so as to obtain a full rudder
deflection and a full braking travel.
It is critical to assure that the flight controls remain free throughout their full range after seat
adjustment prior to taxi or take off. If the seat is adjusted in flight, the pilot must assure the
seat is readjusted as described above to a position that will not allow control interference for
approach and landing maneuvers.
The cockpit can comprise a fold-away jump seat between frames 4 and 5 which, when
folded away, acts as the cockpit entrance step. Unfolded, it provides a seat for a third crew
member in the cockpit behind the left and right seats, in line with the pedestal.
Two kinds of harness can be installed on the airplane:
- A 3 points harness, including an abdominal strap and one shoulder strap,
- A 4 points harness, including an abdominal strap and two shoulders strap.
The jump seat is unlocked from the stowed position by pulling up the handle recessed in
the false floor at the front.
The jump seat can then be deployed by pulling the false floor and then the seat pan until
the mechanism rods lock into position.
The seat is unlocked from the deployed position by means of the handle at the front
under the seat pan, once the backrest has been folded down.
The jump seat then falls under its own weight into the intermediate position. Stowage is
completed by pressing the false floor down until it locks.
The cockpit can be equipped with an optional right stow jump seat between frames 4 and 5.
This seat is stowed behind the right pilot seat.
The seat is moved on the slide rail seat and it can rotate of 180°.
It can be manually adjusted longitudinally and laterally on its base. The backrest tilt angle
can be adjusted.
A pushbutton on the lower right hand side of the backrest allows releasing the backrest for
an emergency evacuation.
The seat is equipped with a 5 points adjustable harness similar the pilot seat one.
CAUTION
For take-off and landing the seat must be moved in the aisle centerline and facing
forward, just behind the pedestal.
While in use, the EVAS will inflate the IVU with filtered clear air at a pressure slightly above
that of ambient air. Thus completely displacing all smoke by the volume of the IVU. EVAS unit
is designed to run for 2.5 hours.
INSTRUCTIONS OF USE:
Remove the Inflatable Vision Unit (IVU), complete with the IVU fabric restraining strap, from
the EVAS container by inserting the hand into the EVAS container and grasping the IVU
package.
Removal of the IVU package from the container pulls a lanyard, closing the lanyard switch,
thereby automatically starting the blower and switching the internal light ON. If the blower
does not start, the blower must be started manually by pushing firmly on the power switch.
When the blower is started, the IVU is kept compressed by the fabric restraining strap.
Place the IVU package on the glareshield so that the Velcro® on the bottom of the IVU
fabric restraining strap mates with the previously installed Velcro® on the glareshield.
The IVU position on the glareshield will be approximately correct if the base of the hand
holding the IVU package is placed on the rear edge of the glareshield directly forward of the
center of the control column. The flexible air duct must be positioned on the same side of the
IVU as the EVAS storage box. Route the air duct to avoid any interference with airplane
controls.
Hold the IVU in place on the glareshield with one hand and release the IVU for inflation by
firmly pulling on the tab of the restraining strap with your other hand.
As the IVU inflates, assist inflation by gently unfolding the IVU envelope and positioning the
windshield portion and the instrument panel portion for optimum vision. Be sure to assist the
instrument portion of the IVU so it inflates between the control wheel and the instruments.
When EVAS is no longer needed, actuate the power switch to OFF and deflate the IVU by
manual pressure. Remove the IVU to a convenient temporary storage place.
Later, report the use so EVAS will be removed for return to the manufacturer for servicing.
02-26-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
02-26-10 DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Fire detection
Fire extinguishing
Portable fire extinguishers
INTRODUCTION
* corresponding hydraulic system shut-offs are simultaneously activated when an engine fuel
shut-off switch is activated.
WARNING - FIRE
circuit breakers
CAS windows
SOURCES
Overheat detection is provided in the main wheel wells and forward servicing compartment.
Smoke detection is provided in the baggage compartment.
Engine fire detection is provided in their respective nacelle.
APU fire detection is provided in the APU compartment.
Engine/APU fire extinguishing is provided by a total of three fire extinguisher cylinders located
in the aft servicing compartment.
Two (or three) portable fire extinguishers are available to the crew. The optional third
extinguisher is required for public transport operations.
Two extinguisher cylinders are allocated to Two or three portable 2.5 lb. halon
the engines. extinguishers are allocated to the flight
One is allocated to the APU. deck, cabin and baggage compartment.
INTRODUCTION
The airplane is equipped with a fire protection system which provides the flight crew with
detection, warning, fuel and hydraulic shut-off and fire extinguishing capability. Fire detection
is provided for both engines, the APU, the baggage compartment, the forward servicing
compartment and the main wheel wells. The rear and forward toilets can also be equipped
with (optional) smoke detectors that will activate a message within the CAS window displays.
Remote controlled fire extinguishing is provided for both engines and the APU.
The overhead control panel and CAS windows provide the fire protection system interfaces
and controls for the flight crew. The throttle handles contain warning lights that illuminate
indicating an engine fire.
FIRE DETECTION
Overheat Engine No 2
sensors
Capillary
lines
Baggage
Aft servicing APU
compartment
Wheel Forward compartment
wells servicing
compartment
Smoke detector
Each engine and APU has a sealed box (detector) that contains a warning pressure switch, a
system integrity pressure switch and temperature sensitive capillary tubing which provides fire
detection. The temperature sensitive capillary tubes contain a gas under pressure and a core
that generates expanding gas when exposed to high temperature.
When this tube is subjected to a very local but relavitively high heat source or flame, the
expanding gas generated from the core increases internal capillary pressure thus triggering
the pressure switch which activates the appropriate fire warning.
Additionally, if the tube is subjected to a widespread but relatively low temperature increase,
the general gas expansion is enough to increase internal capilary pressure and trigger the
switch.
Both of these processes are reversible therefore when the fire is extinguished, the switches
resume to normal position and warning stops.
In case of gas leak from the capillary tube, pressure within the tube decreases and the system
integrity pressure switch triggers a failure within the detection system. It activates an
ENG.. FIRE DETECT FAIL or APU FIRE DETECT FAIL CAS message.
NOTE
The appropriate emergency procedure must be applied even when an
ENG .. FIRE DETECT FAIL or APU FIRE DETECT FAIL message is displayed.
Detection of an APU fire will automatically shut down the APU and close its fuel shut-off valve.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING
Remote controlled fire extinguishing is available from three fire extinguisher cylinders located
in the aft servicing compartment. They provide fire extinguishing for both engines and the
APU.
The engine fire extinguishing system is designed to enable up to two successive discharges
as the engines share their two cylinders:
- Cylinder 1: Discharge 1 Engine 2 or Discharge 2 Engine 1,
- Cylinder 2: Discharge 1 Engine 1 or Discharge 2 Engine 2,
- Cylinder 3: Discharge for APU (only one discharge is available for the APU).
The second discharge is available in case the engine fire persists after the first discharge.
Each cylinder is equipped with a pressure gauge and a correction table to check proper
charging level adjusted for ambient temperature. Visual inspection of that pressure gauge is
the only way to check whether a fire extinguisher cylinder percussion has accidentally
occurred during ground operation.
Fire extinguisher
cylinders
Engine No 2
Aft servicing
compartment
Forward APU
Extinguishing agent
servicing
spray nozzles
compartment
Engine No 1
Additionally, two (or three) 2.5 lb (1.13 kg) Halon portable extinguishers, located in the
forward crew closet and cabin area (the third is located on the aft face of LH forward galley
bulkhead), are available in the event the crew has to extinguish a fire in the cabin or baggage
compartment.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / ATA 25.
CONTROL
Interfaces and controls of the fire protection system are located in the upper (aft) portion of
the overhead control panel. They include controls of engine and APU fuel and hydraulic
shut-off valves (FIRE 1, 2 and APU), and engine and APU cylinder discharge pushbuttons
(DISCH 1, 2). The baggage compartment fire warning annunciator (FIRE BAG COMP), and a
FIRE TEST pushbutton are also located on this panel.
Engine 1 fuel FIRE TEST APU Baggage compartment Engine 2 first extinguisher
shut-off valve pushbutton fuel shut-off valve fire warning cylinder discharge
CLOSED indication CLOSED indication annunciator safetied pushbutton light
SYNTHETIC TABLE
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Activates closure of:
- Corresponding engine or APU fuel
shut-off valve to stop fuel flow to it.
- Corresponding hydraulic system
shut-off valve(s) (engines only).
The CLOSED indication flashes during
shut-off valve operation.
Fuel shut-off valve is closed when
CLOSED indication is illuminated fixed.
Guarded
If a discrepancy between pushbutton
and fuel shut-off valve is detected, the
CLOSED indication flashes.
NOTE 1
FIRE light goes out when fire is
extinguished.
NOTE 2
These pushbuttons are used to re-
open the valves.
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION
TO DEACTIVATE
FIRE
pushbutton not
pushed yet
FIRE
pushbutton
pushed on
Cylinder
percussion
DISCH
illuminates
steady amber
INDICATION
The engine and APU fire warnings are provided through illuminated pushbuttons on the fire
control panel, the throttle hand grips warning light and through CAS messages. No fire
detection indications are provided through synoptic windows.
The baggage compartment smoke detector triggers a CAS message and a warning
annunciator on the fire control panel:
.
The wheel wells and forward servicing compartment overheat thermal switches trigger only
CAS messages.
An audio warning is activated when an engine, APU or baggage compartment fire is detected
or when the fire test is performed.
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
Fixed extinguishers are equipped with a pressure gauge indicating the pressure inside the
bottle and an ambient temperature correction table.
INTRODUCTION
The fire control panel is physically and electrically segregated from the other systems located
on the overhead control panel (except for the illuminated white markings on the front panel).
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The Fire Protection System is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located
above the overhead panel.
The fuel and hydraulic shut-off valves are powered by B2 and BAT buses for engine 1, and
A1 and BAT buses for engine 2. The APU fuel shut-off valve is powered by B2 and BAT
buses.
A pressure relief valve on each cylinder provides protection against a rupture due to
overpressure. In case of overpressure, the relief valve frangible disk bursts and discharges all
of the extinguishing agent through the aft servicing compartment drainage system.
INTRODUCTION
In the following examples, typical ground and in-flight situations have been selected to aid
crew understanding of symbology and logic of the fire control panel and displays.
ACTION RESULT
- 1 and 2
pushbuttons illuminates white.
Failure of the fire detection system is indicated by ENG .. FIRE DETECT FAIL or
APU FIRE DETECT FAIL CAS message.
CONTEXT RESULT
Failure of the fire detection system is indicated by AFT COMP OVHT DETECT FAIL CAS
message.
The following example gives the indications displayed during normal ground operation of the
fire test.
Pressing the fire test button activates the warning horn, illuminates all pushbuttons and
lights on the fire panel, and the lights in the throttle hand grips.
The FIRE ENG 1+2 , FIRE APU and FIRE BAG COMP CAS
messages associated with illumination should be displayed in the CAS window.
The test is passed when all above mentioned warnings are activated.
Integrity of any CAS messages is performed during the light test and especially the fire
detection system CAS messages.
This test is performed by selecting the LIGHTS soft key in the TEST synoptic.
The test is passed when “OK” is displayed in the center area of the TEST page.
If a failure is detected in the engine fire detection system, the following message is displayed
to left of the LIGHTS soft key in the TEST synoptic page:
- ENG .. FIRE DETECT FAIL .
If a failure is detected in the APU fire detection system, the following messages is displayed
to left of the LIGHTS soft key in the TEST synoptic page:
- APU FIRE DETECT FAIL .
If a failure is detected in the wheel overheat detection system, the corresponding CAS
message is displayed to left of the LIGHTS soft key in the TEST synoptic page:
- WHEEL XX OVHT .
CAS MESSAGES
02-27-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Flight control sources
Primary and secondary flight controls
02-27-10 DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Primary flight controls
Ailerons
Pitch control
Rudder
Secondary flight controls
INTRODUCTION
FLT CONTROL
circuit breakers
Pitch trim
on yoke
Rudder
Flaps Elevator
Slat
Horizontal
stabilizer
Airbrakes
Aileron
FIGURE 02-27-05-01 F2000EX EASY / F2000DX / F2000LX - PRIMARY AND SECONDARY FLIGHT
CONTROLS
Rudder
Flaps Elevator
Horizontal
stabilizer
Airbrakes
Aileron
Slats
INTRODUCTION
The primary flight control system is hydraulically actuated and mechanically linked to the flight
deck controls and pedals. Control inputs from the flight deck are transferred from the dual
control yokes, control columns, and pedals through a system of push-pull rods and bellcranks,
which provide mechanical inputs to dual hydraulic servo-actuators connected to the
appropriate primary flight control surface.
In case of total hydraulic failure, all primary flight controls can be operated manually.
The horizontal stabilizer, aileron, and rudder trims are electrically actuated. The horizontal
stabilizer is controlled by two electrical motors, one dedicated to normal operations and the
other for emergency situations. The ailerons have both a normal and an emergency electrical
trim system.
The secondary flight control surfaces are electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated.
The connecting link between the pilot or copilot flight deck controls (i.e control column, yoke,
and pedals) and a flight control surface consists of:
- A series of push-pull rods acting as the mechanical link between the flight deck controls
and the servo-actuator,
- A main Artificial Feel Unit (AFU),
- A variable bellcrank, also known as an Arthur, for roll and pitch feel control,
- A trim unit,
- A servo-actuator, and
- An auxiliary AFU connected to the servo-actuator.
SERVO-ACTUATOR
Each primary flight control surface is actuated by its respective hydraulic servo-actuator. The
servo-actuators consist of two independent barrel and piston assemblies operating in
unison. Hydraulic No 1 and 2 systems independently supply one barrel of each servo-
actuator.
The actuator pistons are connected to the airframe. The servo-actuator unit is attached to
the control surface.
Each primary flight control incorporates a main spring-loaded Artificial Feel Unit (AFU)
upstream from its servo-actuator. The main AFU provides an artificial load feel to the pilot
controls that is directly proportional to the input movement.
The elevator main AFU is electrically heated.
An auxiliary AFU is connected to the airframe and to the auxiliary arm of each servo-
actuator. In the unlikely event of control linkage disconnection, the auxiliary AFU causes the
slide valves to move the servo-actuator to the neutral position.
A variable bellcrank, or Arthur, is incorporated within both the aileron and elevator control
systems to vary the artificial feel (load) of the flight controls. The law governing the Arthur
unit positioning is based upon specific parameters (speed or stabilizer deflection). As these
parameters change, the pivot-point of the Arthur variable bellcrank effectively increases or
decreases the AFU input arm length, thus artificially decreasing or increasing control yoke
load (feel). To obtain the same control surface deflection, greater effort must be applied to
the yoke when the airplane speed is high versus when it is low.
AILERONS
Moving the pilot or copilot control yoke causes aileron deflection through a series of push-pull
rods, bellcranks and servo-actuators. The aileron flight control system includes a spring-
loaded main AFU, an auxiliary AFU, a variable bellcrank and trim units.
In the event of aileron control linkage jamming, an electrically powered aileron actuator can
drive the left aileron servo-actuator. When this emergency aileron trim actuator is out of the
neutral position, an amber AIL ZERO CAS message appears in the CAS message window.
The aileron Arthur variable bellcrank adjusts feel (artificial control load) of the aileron with
respect to the airplane airspeed.
The Arthur unit position is compared to the theoretical position computed using ADS1
airspeed. If the difference exceeds an airspeed dependant threshold, the AIL FEEL CAS
message appears. An Arthur unit failure may cause higher or lower control forces than
normal depending on whether the unit has failed in the high or low speed position.
The aileron system has both normal and emergency trim systems. Both trim unit actuators
use electrically-driven jack screws.
The normal trim actuator moves the AFU zero reference to obtain a zero reaction force (in-
trim condition), as determined by the pilot. It is controlled by a dual rocker switch located on
the flight deck center pedestal. Both halves of the rocker switch must be pressed
simultaneously to close the electrical circuit to actuate the trim.
The emergency trim acts as a backup system in the event of normal trim failure or aileron
control linkage jamming. It allows the control of the RH or LH servo-actuator (depending on
the jamming location) through two red pushbuttons located on the center pedestal, close to
the normal aileron trim switches.
Aileron trim range is displayed within the ENG-TRM-FUEL windows within both pilots’ PDUs.
When the trim is used, the ENG-TRM-FUEL window pops up on the Pilot Flying side.
PITCH CONTROL
Pitch control inputs are transmitted from the control columns through a series of push-pull
rods, bellcranks and a hydraulic servo-actuator to the elevator. This elevator flight control
system includes both a spring-loaded main AFU and an auxiliary AFU, an Arthur variable unit
and a horizontal stabilizer trim unit
The elevator Arthur is positioned to the low speed point whenever the slat handle is
“extended” (SF1, SF2, SF3 or emergency slats selected), or whenever the horizontal
stabilizer is trimmed to a low speed position (less than -4o). It is positioned to the high speed
point whenever the stabilizer is in a high speed position (greater than +0.3o). When the
stabilizer is between these two positions, Arthur unit position varies directly with the
horizontal stabilizer position.
Low airspeed correlates to low control forces and, conversely, high airspeed correlates to
high control forces.
Elevator Arthur internal electronics continuously monitor the Arthur unit with respect to
horizontal stabilizer position, slat control handle position and the emergency slats switch. If
the comparison exceeds a threshold, the PITCH FEEL CAS message appears and a low
speed Arthur position is commanded. Therefore, an Arthur unit failure may cause lower or
higher control forces than normal.
CAUTION
In flight, an Arthur unit failure induces speed limitations.
The horizontal stabilizer trim system provides pitch trim by varying the setting angle of the
horizontal stabilizer:
- For F2000EX EASy, DX and LX: between +2° nose-down and -10° nose-up,
The emergency pitch trim rocker switch is located on the flight deck center pedestal. In the
event of a failure of the horizontal stabilizer normal trim unit, the emergency pitch trim switch
can then actuate the stabilizer. The switch is spring-loaded to the center (off) position.
Moving the switch to either operating position (up/down) automatically disengages the
normal circuit breaker located near the switch. This deactivates the normal pitch trim circuit.
Pitch trim range is displayed permanently in the HSI window and within the ENG-TRM-FUEL
windows in both pilots PDUs. When the trim is used, the ENG-TRM-FUEL window pops up
on the pilot flying side.
When in take-off configuration on the ground (with a high power setting), if the stabilizer trim
is not set within the green range, a “ NO TAKE-OFF “ aural warning sounds and the
NO TAKE-OFF CAS message appears. The STAB tick mark (STAB synoptic) turns red.
CAUTION
The pitch trim indication must be located in the green area for take-off.
Paint marks are provided on the vertical stabilizer indicating take-off range and extreme
positions of the stabilizer for on-ground visual inspection.
A clacker alert sounds when the stabilizer is moving, regardless of where the command is
initiated (pilot, copilot or autopilot).
The emergency pitch trim allows for actuation of the stabilizer following normal stabilizer trim
failure.
Horizontal stabilizer operations are commanded by:
- Switches located on pilot/copilot yoke for normal operation,
- A lever located on the flight deck center pedestal for emergency operations.
NOTE
Acting on the emergency trim lever automatically disengages the normal trim circuit breaker
located near the emergency trim lever. This renders the normal operating circuit inoperative.
As a function of the autopilot, the Mach trim controls the stabilizer setting when the Mach
number varies between 0.77 Mach and 0.87 Mach.
A clacker alert sounds when the stabilizer is moving as a function of trim.
With the Mach trim system engaged, normal trim can be used to adjust stabilizer position
any time. Once the normal pitch trim switch is released, the Mach trim system resumes
automatic operation.
NOTE
Mach trim is overridden by normal trim and autopilot activation.
RUDDER
Pilot or copilot rudder pedals movement commands rudder deflection through a series of
push-pull rods, bellcranks and servo-actuator.
The rudder control system also includes spring-loaded main and auxiliary AFUs, a rudder trim
unit, and a yaw damper system.
The rudder trim is controlled by a dual rocker switch located on the flight deck center
pedestal. Both halves of the rocker switch must be pushed simultaneously to actuate the
rudder trim.
Pushing both halves of the rocker switch applies 28 V DC power to a motor that actuates a
linear screw jack located in the aft fuselage. This linear screw jack moves the yaw main AFU
zero reference in order to obtain zero reaction force.
The autopilot does not control the rudder trim.
Rudder trim range is shown within the ENG-TRM-FUEL windows displayed on both pilots'
PDUs. When the trim is used, the ENG-TRM-FUEL window pops up on the Pilot Flying side.
The yaw damper consists of an electrically driven actuator attached to the rudder linkage. It
is controlled by the autopilot.
Secondary flight controls include electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated leading-
edge slats, trailing edge flaps, and airbrakes.
LEADING-EDGE SLATS
Three hydraulic actuators supply each slat. Two double-acting units provide normal
extension and retraction by the No 1 hydraulic system. The third actuator provides only
emergency extension by the No 2 hydraulic system.
FIGURE 02-27-10-10 F2000EX EASY / F2000DX / F2000LX - LEADING EDGE SLAT SYSTEM
F2000S / F2000LXS
The slat assembly includes inboard and outboard slats, not operating the same way.
■ Outboard Slats:
Three hydraulic actuators supply each outboard slat. Two double-acting units
provide both retraction and extension during normal and automatic slat operation
and are powered by No 1 hydraulic system. The third actuator provides emergency
and automatic extension by the No 2 hydraulic system.
■ Inboard Slats:
One differential actuator powers extension and retraction of the inboard slats with
the No 1 hydraulic system power. The inboard slats cannot be extended in the
emergency mode.
The slat actuators are designed to maintain the slats in the retracted position in the
event of No 1 hydraulic system failure.
Slat Operation
NOTE
When the EMERG SLATS switch has been used, slats retraction is no longer
possible.
When in the take-off configuration on the ground (with a high power setting), if the slats are
not extended, a “ NO TAKE-OFF “ aural warning sounds and the NO TAKE-OFF CAS
message appears. The slat symbol (PDU) turns to red.
The trailing edge flaps consist of inboard and outboard double slotted flaps on each wing. A
control handle located on the flight deck center pedestal operates flaps (and slats). The
handle electrically activates a hydraulic motor. The flaps are actuated through a series of
rotating rods and jack screws. Inboard and outboard flaps are linked by a connecting road.
The difference between the right and left flap position is continuously monitored to detect a
possible asymmetry. If an asymmetry is detected, a FLAPS ASYM CAS message appears
and the flap control circuit breaker trips, stopping flap movement.
CAUTION
Flap extension or retraction must be executed one setting at a time.
When in the take-off configuration on the ground (with a high power setting), if the flaps are
not deployed or are set to SF3, a “ NO TAKE-OFF “ aural warning sounds and the
NO TAKE-OFF CAS message appears. The flap symbol (PDU) turns to red.
AIRBRAKES
Three airbrake panels are located on each wing upper surface. They provide braking action
mostly by aerodynamic drag effect in flight, during Rejected Takeoff (RTO) and landing roll.
They also reduce the likelihood of bouncing after touchdown.
Automatic Extension:
Automatic Retraction:
Takeoff protection:
When in the take-off configuration on the ground (with a high power setting), if at least
one airbrake panel is not retracted:
- A “ NO TAKE-OFF “ aural warning sounds, and,
- The NO TAKE-OFF CAS message appears, and,
- The airbrake symbols (HSI window) and airbrake annunciation (ADI speed scale)
turn to red.
CONTROL
The slat and flap controls are located on the flight deck pedestal.
The airbrakes and trim controls are located on the pedestal inboard of the slats / flaps
controls.
SYNTHETIC TABLES
The following table provides examples of slat / flap activation and indication:
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
Airbrakes
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
Sets airbrakes to
(Above 18,000 ft:
CLEAN notch
for 15 sec only,
(airbrake panels
nil after)
retracted)
See NORMAL
OPERATION
Sets airbrakes to
first notch:
(center airbrake panels
deployed)
Sets airbrakes to
second notch:
(all airbrake panels
deployed)
Pushbutton
Push to DISARM
The following table provides examples of normal and emergency trim activation and
indication:
ENG-TRM- BRK
CONTROL FUNCTION ACTIVATION
WINDOW
Activates emergency
aileron left or right trim No synoptic
(trims roll axis).
Activates horizontal
stabilizer to move up
or down
(trims pitch axis).
Activates emergency
horizontal stabilizer up
or down
(trims pitch axis)
and deactivates
primary trim.
INDICATION
The aileron, rudder and stabilizer trim positions are displayed in the ENG-TRM-BRK windows.
This window appears either on pilot’s request or when any trim shift is sensed (even non-
commanded). Each indicator consists of a green pointer moving along a scale.
On the AIL and RUDDER indicators, the neutral is indicated by a white mark. The white range
corresponds to +/- 4% of the rudder (+/- 10% of the aileron) full travel.
On the STAB indicator, the green range corresponds to the certified settings of the horizontal
stabilizer at take-off:
- F2000EX EASy, F2000DX and F2000LX fitted with EASy I: between -2.5° and -5.5°,
- F2000EX EASy, F2000DX, and F2000LX fitted with EASy II: between -3° and -5.5°,
- F2000S and F2000LXS: between -6° and -7°.
NOTE
The combination of various materials (structure and control linkages) showing different
coefficients of thermal expansion as well as the normal aeroelasticity of the airplane structure
may require readjustment of the rudder and aileron trims as a function of airspeed and OAT
variations during the flight.
The pilot should then accordingly rig the airplane; not doing so could possibly trigger the
ROLL MISTRIM CAS message. It is not unusual or abnormal to observe the aileron and
rudder trim pointers being out off the white range.
The STAB trim permanently displays in the upper-right corner of both HSI windows.
A clacker sounds at each STAB trim displacement.
Slat, flap and airbrake positions are displayed in the upper-left corner of both HSI windows.
Symbols and labels can be displayed in this dedicated area according to the following rules:
- Slats / flaps / airbrakes symbols are displayed when:
o There is one slat, one flap or one airbrake panel extended (including untimely or non-
commanded surface movement), or
o There is a flight control CAS message displayed, or
o A flight control label is triggered (AUTO, EMERG, AUTO RET, DISARM),
- The slats / flaps / airbrakes symbols are replaced by a white CLEAN label when:
o The airplane is in the CLEAN configuration and,
o No flight control CAS message is displayed, and
o No flight control label is triggered.
- The CLEAN white label is erased (nothing is displayed) when:
o The airplane altitude is above 18,000 ft, and
o The CLEAN label has been displayed for 15 sec.
Flap handle and airbrake handle positions are shown in the indicator as a magenta tick mark
(1, 2 or 3 for flap indication, 1 or 2 for airbrake indication).
An airbrake flag (AB1 or AB2) is displayed vertically on the airspeed tape when airbrakes are
extended.
The airbrake flag is displayed in green reverse video in normal situations. This indication is in
red reverse video if the NO TAKE-OFF CAS message due to AB1 or AB2 is enabled, this
indication is in amber reverse video if the commanded position does not match the actual
position.
The following sections depict symbols and indications for typical normal and abnormal slat,
flap and airbrake conditions.
SLAT SYMBOL
Control handle in Control handle moved into When slats and flaps are
CLEAN notch. SF1 notch. extended, slat symbol
Slats are retracted and slat Selecting SF1 causes: arrow becomes green filled and
symbol is not displayed. symbol to flash (green filled to steady
See NORMAL OPERATION blank), tick mark and label 1
displayed in magenta.
Control handle in SF1 notch. Control handle returned to When both slats are retracted,
Slats are extended and slat CLEAN notch. Selecting the slat graphic is not displayed.
symbol is green filled. control handle back to CLEAN Flap position, outlined in
Tick mark and label 1 are causes: arrow symbol to flash green, is in 0° status.
displayed in magenta. Flap (green filled to blank), tick See NORMAL OPERATION.
position, outlined in green, is mark and label 1 displayed in
in the 10° status. white.
FLAPS SYMBOL
Control handle in SF1 notch: Control handle moved to SF2 When flaps reach 20° position:
flaps extended to a deflection notch. Selecting the control flap symbol, outlined in green,
angle of 10°, tick marks and handle to the SF2 notch in status 2.
labels 0, 2, 3 displayed in causes: tick mark and label 1
white, tick mark and label 1 to display in white, and tick
displayed in magenta, and mark and label 2 to display in
flap symbol, outlined in green, magenta.
in status 1. Slats are
extended (green filled).
Control handle in SF2 notch: Control handle moved to SF1 When flaps reach 10°
flaps extended to a deflection notch. Selecting the control position: flap symbol, outlined
angle of 20°, tick marks and handle to the SF1 notch in green, in status 1.
labels 0, 1, 3 displayed in causes: tick mark and label 2
white, tick mark and label 2 to display in white, and tick
displayed in magenta, and mark and label 1 to display in
flap symbol, outlined in green, magenta.
in status 2. Slats are extended
(green filled)
AIRBRAKES SYMBOL
Control handle in notch 1. Control handle moved to When airbrakes are retracted,
Airbrakes deployed, airbrake notch 0. Selecting the control airbrake symbol is not
symbol display at position 1. handle to position 0 causes displayed.
Tick mark and label 1 display tick mark and label 1 to
magenta. display in white.
INTRODUCTION
The circuit protection is provided by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the
overhead panel and on the center pedestal.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
PLACARD MARKINGS
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical on-ground and in-flight situations have been selected to help crew
understanding of flight control symbology in various panels and displays.
ON GROUND
FIGURE 02-27-25-00 PDU DISPLAY ON GROUND WITH FLAPS SET FOR TAKE-OFF
IN FLIGHT
SYNOPTIC
Airbrakes control
handle is on notch 1
Airbrakes control
handle moved to
notch 0
Airbrakes are
retracted
INTRODUCTION
In the following, selected abnormal conditions have been depicted to help crew understanding
of flight control CAS message philosophy.
CONTEXT RESULT
- SLATS FAIL CAS message
Slats do not extend
- Slat symbol is amber
- UNWANTED SLATS CAS message
Unwanted slat extension
- Slat symbol is amber
Failure of automatic slat system
(i.e. invalid AOA or airspeed data or Weight - AUTO SLATS CAS message
On Wheel data)
CONTEXT RESULT
Inboard slats do not extend - INBD SLATS FAIL CAS message
(outboard slats are extended) - Slat symbol is amber
With the loss of hydraulic system No 1, aileron, rudder and elevator control surfaces remain
hydraulically powered by the No 2 system.
Flaps and airbrakes are not affected as they are powered by the No 2 system only.
Normal slats will not be available. However, the emergency slat system is powered by the
No 2 system, allowing outboard slat extension through the emergency actuators. These
actuators can only extend the slats. Retraction is not available from the emergency system.
Aileron, rudder and elevator control surfaces remain hydraulically powered by the No 1
system.
Slats operate normally. The emergency slat system is not available.
CAUTION
With both hydraulic systems failed, do not use emergency aileron trim to laterally
control (roll) the airplane.
JAMMING
In the event of aileron linkage jamming, limited roll control is obtained by using emergency
aileron trim which actuates the left aileron trim only.
In case of elevator linkage jamming, limited pitch control is obtained by using horizontal
stabilizer trim.
For further information, refer to CODDE 2 / Chapter 03 / ABNORMAL.
CAS MESSAGES
02-28-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Fuel storage
Fuel tank capacity
02-28-10 DESCRIPTION
Sub-systems
Distribution
INTRODUCTION
The fuel system is common to F2000EX EASy, F2000DX, F2000LX, F2000LXS and F2000S.
The F2000DX and F2000S carry less fuel than the F2000EX EASy; the front and rear tanks
capacity being reduced (M3000 modification).
The F2000EX EASy fuel system and the F2000LX / F2000LXS fuel system are similar.
FUEL circuit
breakers
CAS windows
HSI window
FUEL STORAGE
LH wing RH wing
outboard tank outboard tank
NOTE
M3072 is a mandatory modification that consists in installing a sealed area in the tank above
the main landing gear. It prevents fuel spillage in case of wheel burst.
F2000EX EASY
F2000DX
F2000S
F2000S
SUB-SYSTEMS
TANKS
The tanks are pressurized by both engines LP bleed air, independentely of the air
conditioning system. The pneumatic system automatically regulates the tank pressure at
2.9 psi.
The wing tank is divided into outboard and inboard tanks that are separated by a rib with
interconnection holes on top and flapper valves at the bottom.
The Booster Pumps (BP) compartment is located in the feeder tank that is integral part of
the center wing tank. The center wing tank is also separated from the wing tank by a rib
with interconnection holes and flapper valves.
Fuel split
Below figures are computed with 0.803 kg/l (6.7 lb/USG) fuel density.
F2000EX EASY
LH TANK GROUP RH TANK GROUP
Wing outboard tank, 2350 lb Wing outboard tank, 2350 lb
without M3072 without M3072
F2000DX
LH TANK GROUP RH TANK GROUP
Wing outboard tank, 2350 lb Wing outboard tank, 2350 lb
without M3072 without M3072
Wing outboard tank, with 2322 lb Wing outboard tank, with 2322 lb
M3072 M3072
F2000S
LH TANK GROUP RH TANK GROUP
Wing outboard tank 2322 lb Wing outboard tank 2322 lb
BOOSTER PUMPS
Each booster pumps compartment contains a booster pump and a stand-by booster pump
that do not work simultaneously. The four immersed booster pumps are identical and AC
powered. Each booster pump includes an inverter that converts 28 VDC to 115 VAC 400 Hz.
At engine normal start: setting the pedestal engine rotary switch to START automatically
sets the corresponding pushbutton to on, making the onside booster pump run (BOOST 1 or
2). However, the booster pump does not automatically stop at engine shutdown.
Pressing APU MASTER pushbutton automatically makes the RH booster pump (BOOST 2)
run. RH booster pump does not automatically stop at APU shutdown.
JET PUMPS
In the LH tank group, 6 jet pumps transfer fuel from the wing and rear tanks to the LH
booster pumps compartment. Two jet pumps in the rear tank transfer fuel to the LH feeder
tank via two manifolds.
In the RH tank group, 5 jet pumps transfer fuel from the wing and front tanks to the RH
booster pumps compartment. A single jet pump in the front tank transfers fuel to the RH
feeder tank via only one manifold.
In order to keep the booster pumps continuously immersed, a jet pump is installed in both
BP compartments.
The FQMC is located in a pressurized area (baggage compartment), away from hot air
ducts, hydraulic and fuel pipings.
Negative pressure
relief valves
(under the wings)
Gravity filler
ports
SUMP DRAINS
NOTE
The fuel drain filler cup is stored in the aft servicing compartment.
VENT VALVES
The airplane is equipped with 3 fuel vent valves that are only energized at refueling:
- LH and RH vent valves are connected to onside wing tanks, RH vent valve being also
connected to the front tank.
- Center vent valve is connected to the rear tank.
These three valves automatically open when raising the lever in the refueling coupling bay.
Fueling panel
Fuel vents
Fuel vents
Pressure fueling connector
DISTRIBUTION
GENERAL INFORMATION
In normal operation, each tank group feeds the onside engine. The RH tank group also
feeds the APU.
Both tank groups can be interconnected with the crossfeed (X-BP), letting any booster pump
feed both engines if both pumps fail (booster and standby pumps) on the same side. If an
engine fails, the X-BP also allows feeding the live engine from both tank groups.
Both feeder tanks can be interconnected with the crosstank (X-TK), so as to compensate for
a possible asymmetric fuel flow. In pressing an X-TK "arrow", the crosstank valve opens, the
onside jet pumps deactivate, and then the fuel flows from offside feeder to onside one.
NOTE
Actuating the crosstank inhibits the front and rear tanks jet pumps. It is impossible to transfer
fuel between front and rear tanks.
The fuel gauging system and the fuel transfer sequence are monitored and controlled by the
FQMC. The fuel system is designed so that the fuel from the forward and rear tanks is used
first. When these tanks are empty, the system uses fuel from LH and RH center and wings
tanks.
On these models, the forward tank capacity (2,560 lb) is greater than the rear tank
(1,960 lb) by 600 lb. Consequently in flight, the rear tank normally empties before the
forward tank.
FQMC manages refueling so that:
- If the ramp fuel is lower than 16,100 lb, forward and rear tanks are even.
- If the ramp fuel exceeds 16,100 lb, forward tank contains more fuel than rear tank.
If the ramp fuel was greater than 16,100 lb, when in cruise the rear tank is empty, FQMC
automatically closes the forward tank fuel valve in order to limit the asymmetry between
both wing tanks and triggers FUEL TRAPPED IN FWD TANK CAS message.
Means of recovery: FQMC reopens the forward tank fuel valve when the RH wing tank
contains less than 1,300 lb, FUEL TRAPPED IN FWD TANK CAS message then
disappears and the fuel in forward tank becomes available.
To avoid this issue, it is recommended to balance the fuel between the RH and LH tank
groups at the beginning of cruise.
See CODDE 2 - NORMAL PROCEDURE - FLIGHT PHASES - CRUISE.
NOTE
FUEL TRAPPED IN FWD TANK CAS message is not activated on F2000DX and F2000S
because forward and rear tanks are smaller and of equal quantity.
CONTROL
SYNTHETIC TABLE
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
BP On On
Stand by ST-BY
On On
- Manually controls selection of
pumps in LH / RH fuel lines
NOTE
and
In Auto Start mode, BP 1 / 2
are automatically switched on
at corresponding engine start All pumps
Off
Off
Failure
Invalid
data
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
Push on to Open
open the
valve
Invalid
data
Open
(1Í2)
Push on to
open the
- Manually controls the fuel valve
transfer between LH and RH Open
tank groups
(1Î2)
Valve Closed
closed
Invalid
data
INDICATION
TEMP Fuel temperature probe stands in the LH feeder tank and provides temperature
indication on the FUEL page.
FU Fuel Used is computed by the FQMC. Computation starts as soon as one engine is
running and stops when the two engines are shut off. It does not compute fuel consumed by
the APU. It can be reset with the RESET FU soft key on the FUEL page.
FQ Fuel Quantity is supplied by the Data Acquisition Unit (DAU) and FQMC.
WING 1 and WING 2 buttons give access to a separate dialog box that displays individual
fuel quantity for each wing tank.
Clicking on WING 1 or 2 opens their respective window.
To close the windows, place the cursor in the upper part, on the X box and click with enter
button of the CCD.
FR Fuel Remaining is supplied by FMS. It is the result of Fuel Quantity minus Fuel Used
computed by FMS (using Fuel Flow). Before first engine start the FR is synchronized with
the FQ supplied by FQMC or with the FQ value manually changed by the crew in the
preflight POF of the FMW.
After second engine start the FR is computed by FMS. After first engine stop, the FR is
automatically synchronized with the FQ supplied by FQMC.
The FR is a computed value only when all engines are operating.
WING 1 or WING 2
Fuel levels are monitored for each group of tanks through two types of detection:
- One is on when fuel quantity in a group is less than 1,000 lb. It is based on fuel level
detection thermistors located in center wing lateral tanks,
- One is on when fuel quantity in a feeder tank is less than 250 lb. It is based on tests
on the fuel gauged quantities.
When the 1000 lb level is reached, amber LEVEL is displayed above the wing scales of
the synoptic and FUEL LEVEL .. appears in CAS window.
When the 250 lb level is reached, only the fuel quantities: total (FQ), total circuit (FQ 1/2),
WING 1/2 like that FEED and WING are displayed in amber in the MDU FUEL;
LOW FUEL .. appears in CAS window.
When the gauging of any tank is lost, the corresponding digital readout displays four
amber dashes and the quantities FQ, FQ 1 (or 2), WING 1 (or 2, in case of loss of a wing
tank fuel quantity) are amber frame: for example.
Degraded gauging situations can occur during a loss of IRS (Inertial Reference System)
or a loss of a fuel gauge.
In these cases DEGRADED GAUGING appears in CAS window.
FQ indication is amber framed when total gauging of any tank group (LH wing, center
tank or RH wing) is lost.
PDU
The total Fuel Quantity (FQ = sum of the different tank quantities) and the Fuel Remaining
(FR) are permanently displayed on the PDU.
FF, FU and FQ are permanently displayed on ENG-TRM-BRK window of the PDU, however
this window is not available in case of TCAS RA auto pop-up.
ENG-CAS window
FF (Fuel Flow)
PPH digital readout
FU (Fuel Used)
LB digital readout
COLOR SYMBOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
Electrical circuit protection is provided by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above
the overhead panel.
The fuel shut-off valve controls are located on the fire control panel which is a part of the
overhead panel.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The three FIRE pushbuttons activate the fuel shut-off valves corresponding to each engine or
APU fuel supply system.
Engine 1 fuel FIRE TEST APU Baggage compartment Engine 2 first extinguisher
shut-off valve pushbutton fuel shut-off valve fire warning light cylinder discharge
CLOSED light CLOSED light guarded pushbutton light
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical on ground and in flight situations have been selected to help the crew
to understand the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
AIRPLANE WITH FULL TANKS AND ONLY APU OPERATING (ON GROUND)
CONTEXT RESULT
ACTION RESULT
INTRODUCTION
In the following examples, the most common abnormal situations have been selected.
They illustrate all the symbols used to advise the crew of an abnormal situation, in the various
airplane panels and system displays.
ABNORMAL STATUS
CONTEXT RESULT
BOOST 2
overhead panel pushbutton BP 2 and corresponding fuel line synoptic
remain in amber
pushed to light ST-BY
ACTION RESULT
- Engine 2 is fed by BP 1
- Overhead panel X-BP pushbutton lighted
and BOOST 2 pushbutton lighted OFF
Overhead panel pushbuttons: - X-BP fuel line in green
- X-BP pushed on, and
- BP 2 synoptic in gray with OFF indication
- BOOST 2 pushed off
- RH tank group fuel is not used any more at
this point and fuel quantity balance between
the tank groups needs to be managed by
opening and closing the X-TK valve
ACTION RESULT
Overhead panel pushbutton pushed - X-TK valve and associated fuel line synoptic
in green
- indication above the valve synoptic
ABNORMAL STATUS
CONTEXT RESULT
NOTE
There is no indication on the overhead
panel. There is no action required from the
pilot.
CAS MESSAGES
FUEL PRESS .. Fuel pressure in the indicating fuel group (1/2) is below
320 mbar when engine is on or booster pump is on.
LOW FUEL .. Fuel quantity in the indicating fuel group tanks (1/2) is
below 250 lb.
DEGRADED GAUGING Loss of IRS data or loss of one gauge or loss of a tank
gauging.
FUEL LEVEL .. Fuel quantity in the indicating fuel group tanks (1/2) is
below 1,000 lb.
FUEL PRESS .. FAIL On ground engine off, failure of the fuel pressure
sensor (1/2).
INTRODUCTION
NOTE
The fueling panel is electrically powered when the batteries are connected or the airplane is
powered by GPU and the fuel vents are open.
PRESSURE REFUELING
To operate normally, the pressure refueling system needs only the battery 1 to be connected
to the battery bus.
The refueling pressure must be between 30 psi and 50 psi maximum. Refueling stops
automatically when the selected fuel quantity is reached with a precision of 50 lb.
GRAVITY REFUELING
The airplane may be refueled by gravity through the filler ports located on the two upper
wings.
Gravity refueling only allows to fill up the LH/RH wing and center wing tanks.
The fuel flows from the wing tank to center wing tank only if the airplane is electrically
powered.
NOTE
For more information, refer to the Ground Servicing Manual (DGT681).
SUCTION DEFUELING
As well as for pressure refueling, the refueling filler connector can be used for suction
defueling.
For this function, the valve is controlled by the DEFUELING guarded switch on the fueling
panel.
Electrical power is required on the airplane as the suction defueling is performed by the
booster pumps.
It is possible to defuel both tank groups or either LH tank group or RH tank group.
NOTE
For more information, refer to the Ground Servicing Manual (DGT681).
GRAVITY DRAINING
Electrical power is required on the airplane for the booster pumps to transfer the fuel to the
feeder tanks.
For this function, the gravity defueling valve is manually actuated by its control lever.
It is possible to defuel both tank groups or either LH tank group or RH tank group.
NOTE
For more information, refer to the Ground Servicing Manual (DGT681).
02-29-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Equipment location
02-29-10 DESCRIPTION
Sub-systems
Accumulators
Distribution
INTRODUCTION
The hydraulic power system provides pressure for actuation of several airplane components.
It is composed of two fully independent systems (HYD 1 and HYD 2 systems) operating
simultaneously and powered by three engine-driven pumps and an electrical stand-by pump.
Hydraulic system is of the “set and forget” type. After initialization for flight (ST-BY PUMP set
to AUTO), no crew action is required for the rest of the flight if no failure occurs.
HYDR
Circuit breakers
CAS windows
HYD synoptic
SOURCES
Each hydraulic system has its own hydraulic fluid reservoir located in the aft servicing
compartment.
Both systems are pressurized by LP bleed air through a common system for fuel and
hydraulic pressurization systems. The reservoirs are pressurized to avoid pump cavitation.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
The hydraulic system components are mainly installed in the hydraulic racks in the aft
servicing compartment.
Except for very few items, the HYD 1 system components are located on the left side of the
airplane, the HYD 2 system and stand-by components on the right side.
External hydraulic cart connections are provided for ground checks and maintenance tests of
each system.
SUB-SYSTEMS
The three self-regulating, piston-type pumps are driven by the accessory gearbox of the
corresponding engine.
They regulate automatically the output pressure at 3,000 psi ( 200 psi).
The pumps are not controlled from the cockpit.
The pumps are lubricated by the hydraulic fluid.
In flight
In case of HYD 2 pump failure, a stand-by electrical pump (ESS bus) allows operation of
components powered by the No 2 system.
In AUTO mode, the stand-by pump starts automatically as soon as a pressure drop
(pressure below 1,650 100 psi) is detected in the HYD 2 system: the stand-by pump
cycles continuously between 1,650 and 2,300 psi ( 100 psi) as long as it is not switched
off.
At ramp
By default, the stand-by electrical pump is always set to the HYD 2 system pressurization
position. However, it may also be used to pressurize HYD 1 system for maintenance
checks.
The mechanical selector that allows the swap between the two HYD systems is located in
the right side of the aft servicing compartment.
CAUTION
The stand-by pump selector must be set to IN FLIGHT position prior to flight.
NOTE
The stand-by pump must be switched off in case of HYD 2 system leakage
Located on the HYD 2 system, it isolates the pitch and rudder servo-actuator hydraulic
systems from the other user systems when the stand-by pump is active.
This valve is controlled by HYDR 2 ISOL selector switch on the overhead panel.
When the selector switch is set to AUTO:
- On ground, or in flight with the slats extended, the hydraulic isolation valve is controlled
to open position, allowing the stand-by electrical pump to supply fully hydraulic system 2,
- In flight with the slats retracted, the valve is closed. Only pitch and rudder servo-
actuators are powered by the stand-by pump.
When the selector switch is set to OPEN, the hydraulic isolation valve is directly controlled to
open position.
When the selector switch is set to CLOSE, the hydraulic isolation valve is directly controlled
to close position.
NOTE 1
The isolation valve must be set to CLOSE in case of HYD 2 system leakage, if fluid quantity
drops to 0.
NOTE 2
When the hydraulic pump 2 is failed and the hydraulic isolation valve is set to CLOSE, the
airbrakes are no longer available.
ACCUMULATORS
o Provide reserve power to the parking brake system in case of a normal braking system
total loss,
o Retract airbrakes once in case of HYDR #2 pressure loss.
These 2 accumulators are both located in the right main wheel well.
NOTE
After engine shutdown or hydraulic failure, hydraulic pressure in each system accumulator
drops to zero. Check valves maintain for a while the pressure in the parking brake and thrust
reverser accumulators.
DISTRIBUTION
HYD 1 SYSTEM
HYD 2 SYSTEM
Hydraulic fluid pressure and level are measured and displayed in hydraulic synoptic and
status page.
CONTROLS
Light
Pushbutton
Light
FIGURE 02-29-15-00 STAND-BY PUMP AND ISOLATION VALVE OVERHEAD PANEL CONTROLS
SYNTHETIC TABLE
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
In AUTO
mode
In AUTO
mode
- ST-BY pump can be set Push on running for
to AUTO or OFF (AUTO) more than
- It must be in AUTO 60 sec
position in flight (normal
condition) On
- In the AUTO position, GROUND
ST-BY pump starts TEST
operation when HYD 2
pressure drops below
1,650 psi and stops when
pressure reaches 2,300
psi (green range on the Push OFF OFF
psi scale is adjusted to
normal operating range)
Invalid data
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
In AUTO
mode,
open,
nominal
In AUTO
mode,
closed,
nominal
Push
AUTO
- HYDR 2 ISOL can In AUTO
be set to AUTO, mode,
OPEN or CLOSE open,
- It must be in AUTO abnormal
position in flight
(normal condition) In AUTO
mode,
- In the AUTO closed,
position, on the abnormal
ground, the isolation
valve is automatically
open.
- In the AUTO OPEN
position, in flight, the Push In OPEN
isolation valve is OPEN mode
automatically open if
the slats are
extended, closed
otherwise.
Invalid data
INDICATION
ST-BY
pump
NOTE
When the stand-by pump is active, the green range of the pressure indication scale is 1,400 to
2,400 psi.
For F2000S and F2000LXS, the "SLATS" label is displayed as "IN/OUT SLATS".
QTY above the minimum QTY below the minimum Invalid data
required (1/2) required (1/2)
Abnormal pressure:
- amber colored range from 1,000 to 2,800 psi (bottom area)
Normal pressure: - amber colored range from 3,200 to 3,500 psi (top area)
- green colored range from 2,800 to 3,200 psi
(middle area)
In normal operation, symbols are green. If a failure occurs in a system, the symbols of
equipment powered by this system become amber.
NOTE
As flight control actuators are connected to HYD 1 and HYD 2 systems, the corresponding
symbols are (see figure below):
STATUS page
Each reservoir is equipped with a window showing the min. and max. fluid levels,
respectively corresponding to 6 to 7.4 l (1.59 to 1.95 USG) for hydraulic system 1
reservoir and 4.6 to 6 l (1.22 to 1.59 US gal.) for hydraulic system 2 reservoir
They are located in the aft servicing compartment.
Hydraulic reservoir
Level window
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
RELIEF VALVES
GENERAL
In the following, typical on ground and in flight situations have been selected to help the crew
to understand the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
ON GROUND OPERATION
OVERHEAD PANEL
FIGURE 02-29-25-01 HYDRAULIC SYNOPTIC, APU OPERATING AND STAND-BY PUMP AUTO
Hydraulic engine-driven pumps ENG 1 HYD pumps synoptics are gray and HYD 1
PUMP, ENG 2 PUMP 1 and ENG 2 PUMP 2 system is inoperative.
are inactive as engines are not running
ST-BY PUMP overhead panel pushbutton in ST-BY pump cycling as HYD 2 is inactive,
AUTO position
HYD 2 equipment synoptics are green.
IN FLIGHT OPERATION
OVERHEAD PANEL
Hydraulic engine-driven pumps ENG 1 PUMP, HYD 1 and HYD 2 systems operating:
ENG 2 PUMP 1 and ENG 2 PUMP 2 active - HYD pumps synoptics are green,
- HYD 1 and HYD 2 system equipment
synoptics are green
ST-BY PUMP overhead panel pushbutton in AUTO indication above ST-BY pump
AUTO position synoptic
GENERAL
In the following, typical abnormal situations have been illustrated to help the crew to
understand the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
ABNORMAL STATUS
CONTEXT RESULT
CONTEXT RESULT
+ light on
ACTION RESULT
CONTEXT RESULT
CAS MESSAGES
02-30-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Anti-icing protection sources
Anti-ice system location overview
Ice detector location
02-30-10 DESCRIPTION
Pneumatic anti-icing
Electrical anti-icing
Ice detection system
INTRODUCTION
CAS windows
BLD synoptic
BUS A1
BUS A2
Engines No 1 and 2 BUS B1
BUS B2
BUS ESS
The pneumatic system, using hot bleed air from the engines, protects the following structural
parts and equipment:
- Wing inboard leading edge,
- Outboard slats,
- Air conditioning heat exchanger ventilation air intake,
- Engine air intake lips,
- Wheel brakes (if brake heating system is installed).
The electrical anti-ice system protects the following probes, parts and equipment:
- LH and RH pitot pressure probes,
- LH and RH static pressure probes,
- Total Air Temperature probe,
- Angle-of-Attack sensors,
- stand-by pitot pressure probe,
- P1-T1 sensors (one per engine),
- Cockpit windshields and windows,
- Water drains.
In addition, wipers are provided for the main windshields.
PNEUMATIC ANTI-ICING
GENERAL
Each engine is fitted with LP and HP bleed air ports located on the compressor HP spool.
The main LP bleed ports supply air to the interconnection manifold, named the “distribution
line” to which the main systems are connected.
When the LP air pressure is not high enough to achieve correct anti-icing or defogging, HP
air, extracted through the main HP bleed ports, is injected into the LP bleed air through an
electric valve. The Bleed Air System Computer (BASC) controls the electric valve opening
and closing.
The BASC monitors the wings anti-ice system and displays the corresponding CAS
message(s).
Ice protection of engine air intakes is provided by HP air extracted from the corresponding
engine through the auxiliary HP bleed air port.
DISTRIBUTION
WINGS ANTI-ICE
The wings anti-icing system protects the wing inboard leading edges, the outboard slats
(through telescopic tubes) and the air-conditioning heat exchanger ventilation air intake.
Wings anti-icing is provided by circulation of mixed LP and HP hot air.
A minimum N1 value depending on altitude and Total Air Temperature (TAT) is necessary to
ensure proper anti-icing.
When the system is in AUTO mode, the wings anti-icing valve is commanded to open.
- If one of the throttle levers is set to MAX CLIMB position or further, the valve partially
opens, in order to reduce the amount of air bled from the engine.
- If both throttle levers are below MAX CLIMB, the valve fully opens.
When the feeder isolation valve is closed, No 2 engine is the only anti-icing supply source
for this system.
Air is tapped downstream the wings anti-icing valve and supplies the intake duct of the air
conditioning heat exchanger.
BRAKE HEATING
The No 1 and 2 air intake anti-icing systems are fully independent. They are supplied with
dedicated HP bleed air from the corresponding engine.
The pneumatic A/I valve controls the bleed air supply to maintain a constant pressure in the
anti-icing line. In case of duct rupture, a venturi limits the airflow of the HP compressor.
WINDOW DEMISTING
The cockpit air conditioning system helps to remove mist, especially from:
- Front windshield,
- Pilot windshield,
- Copilot windshield.
ELECTRICAL ANTI-ICING
The cockpit windows are electrically heated by a network of heating elements incorporated
into the transparent panes.
The electrical anti-icing system of the windshields is composed of two identical circuits:
- One pilot circuit,
- One copilot circuit.
The pilot and copilot circuits are fitted with dual heat regulating sensors, one active and one
stand-by. The heating temperature is automatically regulated between 25 °C (77 °F) and
30 °C (86 °F).
Front windshield
Pilot windshield
Copilot windshield
LH side opening
window RH side window
PROBES
The pitot probes, static probes, AOA sensors and Total Air Temperature probe are heated
by resistors controlled by pushbuttons.
Resistors controlled by the PITOT NORMAL pushbutton heat the following probes and
sensors:
- LH and RH pitot probes,
- LH and RH static probes,
- LH and RH Angle Of Attack sensors,
- Total Air Temperature probe.
Resistor controlled by the PITOT ST-BY pushbutton heats the stand-by pitot probe.
Drain masts of the water system (one for the front galley, one for the rear washbasin) are
electrically anti-iced.
The water drain hoses between rear mast and pressurized area include an electrical resistor
which surrounds end fittings.
The drain masts and the heating elements of the lines are supplied from the DRAINS HEAT
circuit breakers.
WIPERS
Pilot and copilot windshield panes are both equipped with a wiper arm powered by an
electrical motor-converter and designed to keep the field of view clear during taxi, take-off,
approach and landing phases when raining or snowing.
When the wipers are not used, they are stowed in a recess located at the bottom of each
windshield.
Each wiper is powered and controlled independently of the other by a pushbutton on the LH
and RH side of the overhead panel.
CONTROL
OVERHEAD PANEL
AUTOMATIC SELECTION
At airplane power on, the overhead panel configuration is: WINDSHIELD PILOT,
WINDSHIELD COPIL., PITOT NORMAL and PITOT ST-BY controls in OFF mode.
WINDSHIELD controls are automatically set to normal mode and PITOT controls are
automatically set to on when:
- One throttle lever is in TAKE-OFF position and one engine is on and with WOW
signal, or
- Without WOW signal (Flight).
At landing, they are automatically set to OFF when flight / ground transition occurs and
IAS < 60 kt. In case of rejected take-off, they are not automatically set to OFF.
In all case, the crewmember can override the automatic selection by depressing the
corresponding pushbutton.
P1-T1 probe
The heating of the P1-T1 probe is effective when the ENG anti-ice control is set to ON.
The drain masts and the heating elements of the lines are automatically activated as
soon as the airplane is electrically powered.
All other overhead panel anti-ice controls are set to off mode when energizing the
airplane systems (ANTI-ICE and WIPER functions).
SYNTHETIC TABLE
ENG controls
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Push ON ON
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Push O’RIDE
Forces HP 1 and HP 2
valves to full open
When O'RIDE is de-
activated, wings mode is
automatically set to off
Push OFF
NOTE
The BRAKE pushbutton is available on the overhead panel only when the brake heating
system is installed on the airplane.
WINDSHIELD controls
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
PITOT controls
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
On mode
Push OFF
On mode
Push OFF
WIPER controls
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
OFF mode
Push
FAST
INDICATION
NOTE
The brake anti-ice symbol is displayed only when the brake heating system is installed.
WINGS ANTI-ICE
BRAKE HEATING
Brake heating OFF with Wings Brake heating ON with Wings Brake heating failure with
anti-ice ON anti-ice ON Wings anti-ice ON
Brake heating OFF with Wings Brake heating ON with Wings Brake heating failure with
anti-ice malfunction anti-ice malfunction Wings anti-ice malfunction
INTRODUCTION
The circuit protection is provided with conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the
overhead panel.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
INTRODUCTION
Icing conditions exist when the OAT on the ground and for take-off, or TAT in flight is 10 °C or
below, and visible moisture in any form is present (such as clouds, fog with visibility of one
mile or less, rain, snow, sleet or ice crystals).
Icing conditions also exist when the OAT on the ground and for take-off is 10 °C or below
when operating on ramps, taxiways or runways where surface snow, ice, standing water, or
slush may be ingested by the engines or freeze on engines, nacelles or engine sensor
probes.
It is recommended to use anti ice system during all flight operations when icing conditions
exist or anticipated, except during climb and cruise when the temperature is below -40° C
SAT. However, flying in the vicinity or through unstable cumuliform clouds can result in rapid
variations of SAT with SAT increasing above -40°C. In such case, it is recommended to
anticipate icing conditions by selecting anti ice system. It is also recommended to use anti ice
system must be used prior to and during descent in icing conditions, including temperature
below -40°C SAT.
IN FLIGHT SITUATIONS
In the following, typical in flight situations have been selected to help the crew to understand
the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
In this case, pitot, static, AOA probes and water waste masts are the only anti-iced systems.
In this case, pitot, static, AOA probes, water waste masts, engines and wings are anti-iced.
INTRODUCTION
An abnormal situation has been selected to help the crew understand the symbology in the
various panels and displays.
ABNORMAL STATUS
CONTEXT RESULT
ACTION RESULT
CAS MESSAGES
A/I: BRAKES MISCONFIG Brake anti-ice valves are not in the commanded
position
A/I: ENG .. LO PRESS Low pressure in engine (1/2) inlet anti-ice system with
anti-ice ON
A/I: ENG .. OVERPRESS Overpressure in engine (1/2) inlet anti-ice system with
anti-ice ON
A/I: ENG .. UNWANTED OPS Pressure in engine (1/2) inlet anti-ice system while
engine inlet anti-ice is not activated
A/I: WINGS CMPTR FAIL Failure of wings anti-ice computer (BASC) or the
monitoring of the anti-ice system is inoperative.
A/I: WINGS LO PRESS Low pressure in wings anti-ice system
A/I: WINGS OVHT Overpressure in wings anti-ice system
A/I: WINGS UNWANTED OPS Pressure in wings anti-ice system while wings anti-ice
is not activated
AOA HEAT .. Angle-of-Attack probe (1/2) heating system failure
ST-BY PITOT HEAT In flight failure of stand-by Pitot and static probe
heating system
02-31-05 GENERAL
Introduction
02-31_1-00 GENERAL
Introduction
02-31_2-00 GENERAL
General
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
GENERAL
The Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI) displays the primary data the pilot needs to fly the
airplane.
NOTE
RNP AR approach is described in this sub-section but is not yet available.
The FMA displays the Pilot Flying (or coupled side), the armed and active AFCS modes, the
AutoPilot (AP) status, and the AutoThrottle (AT) status and modes.
AP STATUS
When the AutoPilot is engaged, is displayed. When Touch Control Steering is activated,
replaces .
If the AutoPilot is disengaged, will flash until acknowledged by the pilot by pressing the
AP pushbutton or quick disconnect pad, then is removed.
If autopilot is not active, the field will only display a green arrow (pilot flying side).
LNAV VCLB
ROL VGP
HDG/TRK VASL
LOC VALT
B/C VPTH
LSBA (LPV option) PATH
ADM (ADM option) ASEL
ALT
PROT
CLB
VS
GA
G/S
WSHR
T/O
VSBA (LPV option)
ADM (ADM option)
AUTOTHROTTLE STATUS
When the AutoThrottle is engaged, is displayed. If AutoThrottle is not engaged, the box
is blanked.
If the AutoThrottle is disengaged normally, the “A/T” flash amber background with black text
to amber text black background for 10 seconds or until acknowledged by the crew member.
If the AutoThrottle is disengaged abnormally, the "A/T" flashes amber background with black
text for as long as the condition exists or acknowledged by the crew member.
The A/T annunciation is displayed in cyan when AutoThrottle state is armed. Both armed
and active A/T anunciation is displayed at the same location.
Refer to section 02-22A for or more information.
AUTOTHROTTLE MODES
The active mode, being either “SPD” or “N1”, is displayed to the right of “A/T” as shown in
Figure 02-31_1-10-01. The active mode is same color-coded as the auto-throttle status. If
the AutoThrottle is disengaged, the active mode is displayed in green text on black
background.
The AutoThrottle sub-mode or N1 limit mode is displayed below the active mode. The
AutoThrottle sub-mode has priority over the active N1 limit mode.
When the speed limit sub-mode is activated, the LIM annunciation is displayed in amber
(reverse video). When active, the annunciation flashes for 10 seconds.
When automatic descent sub-mode is activated, the ADM annunciation is displayed in
amber (reverse video). When active, the annunciation flashes for 10 seconds (ADM is an
option).
The active N1 limit mode is displayed in green. One of the following can be displayed for the
active limit: “FXCLB”, “CRU” or “RTR”.
Refer to section 02-22A for or more information.
EXCITEMENT ANNUNCIATION
The excitement annunciation is displayed white text on semi transparent background with a
marquee border until the excitement condition is resolved.
ZPRL Airplane
symbol
Track reference
symbol
Heading
reference
Selected track symbol
symbol
Acceleration
Chevron VPRL
Flight path
Thrust Director symbol
symbol
Flight Director
symbol
The Zero Pitch Reference Line (ZPRL) provides the zero pitch datum reference and
separates the sky (pitch up) and the ground (pitch down) areas for the ADI pitch scale.
The ZPRL is hidden inside the airspeed, altitude and vertical speed scales.
The ZPRL movement is limited so that regardless of the airplane represented attitude (pitch
or roll), the pitch up (sky) and pitch down (ground) part of the ADI scale always remain
visible and can clearly be identified.
Heading and track symbols are displayed on the ZPRL using heading and track from the
displayed IRS source. The ZPRL heading and track symbols are removed if the FPS is not
displayed (invalid or removed). When the heading symbol reaches its lateral limit as defined
in Figure 02-31_1-10-05, the heading symbol becomes “ghosted”.
Selected heading symbol / track symbol is displayed on the ZPRL according to heading /
track selection on the guidance panel. The ZPRL selected heading symbol is a white double
rectangle shape. The ZPRL selected track symbol is a white double triangle shape.
Those symbols have the same limits as the ZPRL heading and track symbols as defined in
Figure 02-31_1-10-06. When those symbols reach the limit they are removed from the
display.
When the ZPRL reaches its specified limit, the ADI scale continues to provide the proper
pitch, roll and FPS indication but the ZPRL is no longer set at the 0º datum of the pitch
scale. In such case, the ZPRL main line is displayed with dashes (ghosted) there is no more
gap in the ZPRL.
AIRPLANE SYMBOL
The attitude reference airplane symbol is a fixed object displayed in the center of the ADI
sphere. The symbol is displayed in yellow and is used in conjunction with the attitude pitch
tape to reflect airplane pitch.
When the Flight Path Symbol (FPS) is not displayed (invalid or removed during excessive
attitudes) the airplane symbol is en larged in size and a center dot is added.
The Flight Path Symbol (FPS) is displayed in green. The FPS provides a representation of
the airplane inertial flight path angle as well as its drift angle.
If the on-side flight director is displayed, the center dot in the FPS is removed.
The FPS movement is limited so that it is always visible and does not interfere with other
primary flight data. The FPS vertical limit is the same in rose mode versus arc mode. The
FPS limits is set as shown on Figure 02-31_1-10-06. When the FPS is limited it is ghosted.
NOTE
The FPS indicated on the Secondary Flight Display is an airmass flight path angle.
The radio altitude is displayed in green digits under the FPS with the range of -20 to +2,500
feet. Below -20 ft, the display remains at -20; above 2,500 ft the indication is removed.
The flight path Acceleration Chevron (AC) is displayed green and referenced to the Flight
Path Symbol (FPS). When alongside the FPS, the AC represents a zero acceleration along
flight path. When the AC is above the FPS, the airplane is accelerating. When the AC is
below the FPS, the airplane is decelerating.
Refer to Chapter 03 / Technical Information Pages (TIP) for or more information.
The Flight Director (FD) is displayed in magenta. It is referenced to the Flight Path Symbol
(FPS) and represents the path to be followed, as calculated by the AFCS.
When in HUD2 or HUD3 approach, the FD is computed by the HGS (HUD computer). In that
case a HUD2 or HUD3 symbol is displayed at the top of the ADI (amber or green).
It can be removed by pressing twice the FD / TD pushbutton on the GP.
The Thrust Director (TD) provides speed guidance for speed manual holding.
TD is displayed in magenta and is referenced to the Acceleration Chevron (AC). The
guidance given by the TD is followed by adjusting the engines power to put the AC in front of
the TD.
It can be removed by pressing one time the FD / TD pushbutton on the GP.
The ROtation Symbol (ROS) is a magenta symbol displayed Wheight On Wheel (WOW) in
the lower part of the ADI.
For F2000EX EASy, F2000DX and F2000LX, ROS is displayed 11° below the attitude
reference (airplane symbol).
For F2000S and F2000LX-M5000, ROS is displayed 14° below the altitude reference
(airplane symbol).
The HSI will be pushed down, to make the pitch symbol visible during the Take Off phase
At rotation, the pilot must pull up until this symbol is superimposed with the horizon bar,
which means the lift off pitch attitude is correct. It is removed three seconds after lift off.
Refer to Chapter 03 / Technical Information Pages (TIP) for or more information.
The position of the Angle Of Attack (AOA) path limit symbol is linked to the FPS position.
When the FPS reaches the AOA limit symbol the "STALL” aural warning is triggered.
The pitch scale is positioned so that the center of the aircraft symbol as represented on the
figure indicates a measure of the pitch angle for the IRS selected for display.
The attitude pitch tape can display 35 degrees of field of view, and values between 0 and
± 90 degrees.
The tape also moves with the roll scale with the horizon line as the rotating point.
Red chevron pointing toward the attitude recovery (ZPRL, 0 pitch reference) is presented for
large pitch values (less than -20º for pitch down, greater than 30º for pitch up) so that at
least one chevron remains visible for those large attitudes.
PITCH COMPRESSION
When the FPS reaches the vertical limit defined in Figure 02-31_1-10-06, the pitch scale is
compressed to keep a true FPS indication. When compression is active, the FPS is
displayed yellow.
The maximum compression factor is 4 beyond this value the FPS is removed to indicate that
the value of the FPS is no longer on the pitch tape. Once the compression factor is less than
4 the tape expands back to normal.
The FPS is ghosted when the compression rate is frozen at 4 and in windshear condition the
tape remains compressed and the FPS is ghosted. Once the FPS is ghosted it no longer
indicates the correct position, however, it continues to correctly show a climbing or
descending state.
When the pitch scale is compressed by more than 10%, the intermediate pitch markers
between the ZPRL and the 5 º pitch down markers is removed. When the pitch scale is
compressed by more than 2, the intermediate 5º pitch marks (5, 15, 25...) are removed.
When an approach vertical deviation is displayed (vertical deviation or flag on the right side
of the ADI), a Vertical Path Reference Line (VPRL) is added to the pitch scale which
represents the path of the selected approach provided by the FMW.
The VPRL is composed of 2 cyan strings of 4 dots centered on the pitch scale separated by
a gap. The gap in the middle is such that the -5 deg pitch scale can ride through it.
The roll scale displays the roll angle of the airplane. The tick marks on the scale represent
respectively ± 10, ± 20, ± 30 and ± 60 degrees; three inverted triangles represent 0 and ± 45
degrees.
The bottom half of the roll pointer indicates the slip / skid, relatively to lateral acceleration.
Normally displayed in white, it turns amber when the lateral acceleration is too high.
BARO M OR RA DH READOUT
The BAROmetric Minimum (BARO M) readout is displayed in white and is located on the
lower right corner of the attitude display.
The Radio Altimeter Decision Height (RA DH) readout is displayed in white at the same
location than the BARO M indication.
HEADING SCALE
The heading scale is displayed on the ZPRL only in a two DU configuration and when the
PNF has removed the HSI.
The ZPRL scale has tick marks every 10° with two digits readout representing heading
values. This scale is positioned such that the heading symbol is correctly located on the
scale and is set to reference MAG or TRU heading values as control by the cross-side.
If the heading or track pointers are removed, the ZPRL heading scale is also removed.
ANNUNCIATIONS
MARKER BEACONS
The marker beacon information is received from the radios. The inner, middle and outer
marker beacons are displayed at the same location: upper right corner of the attitude
display.
The inner marker is indicated by a white IM text and white outline box.
The middle marker is indicated by an amber MM text and amber outline box.
The outer marker is indicated by a cyan OM text and cyan outline box.
When a low to high transition is seen from the appropriate marker beacon, the marker
beacon flashes normal video to blank for 15 seconds then steady.
EGPWS ANNUNCIATION
The EGPWS messages (WINDSHEAR, PULL UP, and GND PROX) are displayed in the
same field of ADI. In order of decreasing priority the messages are:
- WINDSHEAR ,
- following a terrain warning alert or a ground proximity warning,
- following a terrain caution alert or a ground proximity caution,
- WINDSHEAR.
The STP indication, on the left of the roll pointer, indicates that the EGPWS steep approach
mode is selected.
FMS ANNUNCIATION
flashes white on ADI top right corner to warn the pilot 1 minute before any change in
vertical path.
shows on ADI top right when the airplane is within 30 NM range from the airport, on
either departure or arrival.
replaces when the airplane is 2 NM inbound FAF and:
- The pilot has selected a FMS based approach,
- FMS is the active navigation source,
- does not show on HSI.
At go-around, will replace when over flying MAP (Missed Approach point)
HUD ANNUCIATIONS
MINIMUMS ALERT
The minimums descent altitude indication is the same for RA DH indication than for
BARO M indication.
When approaching minimums a semi transparent window is displayed and when at
minimum, an amber MINIMUMS is displayed inside the semi transparent window.
DEVIATION
VERTICAL DEVIATION
The vertical deviation is displayed on a static vertical deviation located to the left of the
altitude tape.
The vertical deviation scale is displayed on a static vertical deviation located to the left
of the altitude tape.
deviation
VNAV
The vertical deviation is displayed in white when there is a valid vertical deviation from
FMS or from the radio navigation.
Depending on the navigation source, the vertical deviation scale is defined in path
angular deviation or in feet altitude deviation. A dedicated pointer is displayed for each
navigation mode.
When in radio navigation source (G/S or GPS LPV if installed), the vertical deviation
scale is defined in angular deviation.
Each dot on the scale represents respectively:
Scale Values
Second dot up + 0.24 × Glide path angle
First dot up + 0.12 × Glide path angle
Zero Glide path angle
First dot down - 0.12 × Glide path angle
Second dot down - 0.24 × Glide path angle
When in FMS navigation source (VGP, VNAV) the vertical deviation scale is defined
in altitude deviation.
Each dot on the scale means different values depending of the flight of phase
computed by FMS:
Scale Values
Second dot up + 150 ft
First dot up + 75 ft
Zero 0 ft
First dot down - 75 ft
Second dot down - 150 ft
Scale Values
Second dot up + 500 ft
First dot up + 250 ft
Zero 0 ft
First dot down - 250 ft
Second dot down - 500 ft
CAUTION
The same scale is displayed for radio-navigation source and FMS navigation source,
but depending of the pointer dots mean differents values.
VNAV VGP
FIGURE 02-31_1-10-34 - FMS VERTICAL DEVIATION POINTERS
The FMS VNAV vertical deviation pointers are displayed when the FMS CDI is
selected for displayed on the HSI and a vertical deviation is associated to a VNAV
descent.
The FMS VGP vertical deviation pointer is displayed when the approach category
selected in the FMW is LNAV / VGP, RNP, LOC or B/C, the FMS CDI is displayed on the
HSI and a vertical deviation is associated to a VGP descent.
If the FMS CDI is removed, the vertical deviation pointer (VNAV or VGP) is removed.
If the deviation value is outside the limits of the scale, the pointer is parked at the
appropriate end of the scale with half of the pointer out of view.
On the PF’s side the FMS vertical deviation pointers are displayed in cyan if the vertical
mode is armed, in magenta if the vertical mode is active, else in white.
On the PNF’s side the FMS vertical deviation pointer are displayed in cyan if the vertical
mode is armed and the FMS are operating in synchronous mode, in magenta if the
vertical mode is active and the FMS are operating in synchronous mode, else in white.
The G/S deviation pointer is displayed if the VOR CDI is selected for display on the HSI,
the radio is tuned to LOC and there is a valid G/S deviation.
If the G/S mode is active the pointer is displayed in magenta, if the G/S mode is armed
the pointer is displayed in cyan, else the pointer is displayed in white.
If the deviation value is outside the limits of the scale, the pointer is parked at the
appropriate end of the scale with half of the pointer out of view.
The LPV vertical deviation pointer is displayed when the approach category selected in
the FMW is LPV, the SBA CDI is displayed on the HSI, and there is a valid LPV SBAS
identifier from the displayed GPS.
If the SBA CDI is removed, the vertical deviation pointer is removed.
If the deviation value is outside the limits of the scale, the pointer is parked at the
appropriate end of the scale with half of the pointer out of view.
On the PF’s side the LPV pointer is displayed in cyan if the armed FD vertical mode is
VSBA, in magenta if the active FD vertical mode is VSBA, else in white.
On the PNF’s side the LPV pointer is displayed in magenta if the vertical active mode is
VSBA and the LPV SBAS identifier are the same on both side, in cyan if the vertical
armed mode is VSBA and the LPV SBAS identifier are the same on both side, else in
white.
LATERAL DEVIATION
During approaches, an indication of the lateral deviation of the airplane with respect to
the desired lateral track is displayed above the HSI and location is linked with the HSI
(moves down with HSI).
The LOC lateral deviation scale and pointer are displayed when the approach category
selected in the FMW is CAT1, CAT2/HUD2, HUD3, LOC, B/C, and the VOR CDI is
selected and the displayed NAV is tuned to LOC.
If the active lateral mode is LOC or B/C and tuned to LOC, the pointer is displayed in
magenta. If the armed lateral mode is LOC or B/C the pointer is displayed in cyan, else
white.
LPV lateral deviation scale and pointer (A/C with LPV option)
The LPV lateral deviation scale and pointer are displayed when the approach
category selected in the FMW is LPV, a SBA CDI is selected and there is a valid LPV
SBAS identifier from the GPS.
On PF’s side, the LPV pointer is displayed in cyan if the armed FD lateral mode is VSBA,
in magenta if the active FD lateral mode is VSBA, else in white.
On PNF’s side, the LPV pointer is displayed in magenta if the lateral active mode is
VSBA and the LPV SBAS identifier are the same on both sides, in cyan if the lateral
armed mode is VSBA and the LPV SBAS identifier are the same on both sides, else in
white.
The RNP lateral deviation scale and pointer are displayed when the FMS is selected as
navigation source with a valid RNP selection and the airplane is flying from the IAF to the
landing or to the end of the missed approach procedure.
RNP lateral deviation pointer is displayed in white if LNAV is not armed or engaged and
TSE ≤ current RNP, in cyan if LNAV is armed and TSE ≤ current RNP and in magenta if
LNAV is engaged and TSE ≤ current RNP.
If RNP lateral deviation pointer exceeds the dots boundary (TSE > current RNP), lateral
deviation scale and pointer are displayed in amber and RNP pointer flashes during 10
seconds at the transition to amber.
The non RNP FMS lateral deviation scale and pointer are displayed when FMS is
selected as navigation source, the approach category selected in the FMW is
LNAV / VGP and the FMS VGP vertical deviation pointer is displayed.
The non RNP FMS lateral deviation pointer is displayed in white if LNAV is not armed or
engaged, in cyan if LNAV is armed and in magenta if LNAV is engaged.
FIGURE 02-31_1-10-40 - NON RNP FMS LATERAL DEVIATION SCALE AND POINTER
If the navigation source is LOC and tuned to LOC, the lateral excessive deviation
indicator is displayed as triangle when the proper condition exists (refer to figure below).
In CAT2, HUD2 or HUD3 modes, if the lateral deviation is exceeding a pre-determined
value, an amber (above 200 ft RA) or red (below 200 ft RA) triangle is displayed to
perform an appropriate correction (the correction direction is indicated by the arrow
direction).
If the active navigation source is LOC and tuned to LOC, the vertical deviation excessive
indication is displayed as triangles when the proper condition exists (refer to figure
below).
In CAT2, HUD2 or HUD3 modes, if the vertical deviation is exceeding a pre-determined
value, an amber (above 200 ft RA) or red (below 200 ft RA) triangle is displayed to
perform an appropriate correction (the correction direction is indicated by the arrow
direction). It takes between 2 and 4 seconds for the triangle to be displayed depending on
the RA.
A CAT 2 excessive indication is displayed from one dot deviation of LOC or GS.
AIRSPEED TAPE
The airspeed tape scale is limited from 30 to 900 kt, with white tick marks indicating every
10 kt.
When the data is deemed invalid, a is displayed on the tape and all the information is
removed.
It is displayed in amber reverse video when indicated airspeed is less than or equal to the
low speed cue.
The selected airspeed reference display is a digital readout and reference icon located at
the top of the airspeed tape.
If the selected airspeed knob on the guidance panel indicates MAN, the manual spee bug
is magenta except when in T/O or GA mode, in this case manual bug displayed in cyan.
FMS SPEED selection removes the MAN bug except when ADM (option) is active.
The speed bug is set to the position corresponding to the IAS selected airspeed, using
the SPEED knob on the GP when in MAN position. If the selected airspeed is beyond the
range of the displayed airspeed, the bug is displayed at the appropriate end of the tape
with half of the bug out-of-view.
If the selected airspeed knob on the guidance panel indicates MAN, the FMS speed bug
is white. If the selected airspeed knob on the guidance panel indicates FMS, the FMS
speed bug is magenta, except when in T/O or GA mode or when ADM is active, where
bug is cyan.
The FMS speed bug is placed at the position corresponding to the FMS speed. If the
airspeed is beyond the range of the displayed airspeed, the bug is displayed at the
appropriate end of the tape with half of the bug out-of-view.
NOTE
For any system failure that implies a speed limitation, this limitation may not be honored by
FMS speed. FMS speed must be deselected if not within speed envelope.
The TOGA bug is represented by an upward pointing triangle. It is displayed when in T/O
or GA mode.
The TOGA bug (displayed in magenta) when is active, has priority on MAN and FMS
speed bugs (displayed in cyan).
The longitudinal acceleration is located at the bottom of the airspeed tape when on ground.
It is displayed in green and has a range of ± .99. On ground, when the data is invalid, the
readout is replaced by . The flag is removed when in flight if the data is still
invalid.
The Mach readout is displayed at the bottom of the airspeed tape when in flight. It is
displayed in the same colors as the airspeed digits and has a range of .400 to .998 Mach. It
is displayed when MACH is greater than .450 Mach and is removed below .400 Mach.
When Mach is invalid, the readout is amber dashed ( ).
NOTE
The displayed Mach is an indicated Mach. The true Mach shall be calculated with the correction
table provided by the AFM.
AIRBRAKES ANNUNCIATION
The airbrakes annunciation or are displayed vertically on the airspeed tape in green
reverse video in normal situations. .This indication is displayed in red reverse video if the
CAS message due to AB1 or AB2 is enabled. This indication is displayed in
amber reverse video if the commanded position does not match the actual position.
AIRSPEED LIMITATION
Depending on the airplane configuration, a red tape is displayed at the top of the speed
scale to prevent overspeed when flaps are extended or in case of failures that might lower
speed limitations (pitch feel fail, aileron feel fail, etc.). This tape may therefore correspond to
speed lower than VMO / MMO.
In this case, the manual speed bug can still be positioned above the airspeed limitation bar.
The airspeed limitationt is displayed in red as a thermometer that extends from the top of the
VMO / MMO thermometer to the Vconstraint value. It is based on the following conditions:
SF1 200 kt
SF2 190 kt
SF3 180 kt
0.80 Mach
CAS message MACH TRIM FAIL enabled
with AP disengaged
NOTE
The conversion of mach to IAS is done using a linear equation.
TREND VECTOR
The normal flight envelope for the airplane is above the Low Speed Cue (LSC).
This LSC is computed using weight from the FMS (high altitude only) the pressure
altitude (high altitude only) from the onside selected ADS, and taking in account the
airplane configuration (CLEAN, SF1, SF2, SF3).
Low Speed Cue low altitude is filtered to ensure the AFCS can use it as a stable target
for speed protection. When AutoPilot is Off, LSC computation comprises a load factor
compensation (LSC is not affected by load factor). When AP is engaged, LSC
computation is not compensated in load factor during turns, aiming at keeping a margin
between LSC and Stall warning. This margin allows speed protection to be more efficient.
The stall warning cue is displayed in red. It gives indication of the stall speed according to
the airplane configuration.
The VMO / MMO thermometer is displayed as a barber pole (red with white stripes). It
extends from the VMO value to the top of the airspeed tape.
When in overspeed (or underspeed) an amber arrow is displayed close to the speed scale. It
is displayed if the modes CAT2, HUD2 or HUD3 are active, RA is between 15 and 1,000 feet
and Indicated AirsSpeed (IAS) is different from the speed bug by more than 5 kt.
When the warning is displayed, it flashes as long as the condition exists.
The Drift Down Index (DDI) is the speed giving the best lift-to-drag ratio and it is only
displayed in clean configuration.
The DDI is the green circle (aka donut) moving along the speed tape.
The DDI value is either calculated with data coming from on-side AOA, ADS and IRS
displayed in the on-side PDU or displayed from a table using FMS gross weight and altitude.
Below 20,000 ft, the DDI is removed if calculated DDI from AOA is invalid.
The DDI is removed if the data from the table is invalid and the calculated data is invalid.
Since each DDI is computed from its onside ADS, IRS and AOA, DDI discrepancy could
possibly be observed between the two PDUs.
NOTE
In case of discrepancy, always rely the greatest DDI reading.
ALTITUDE TAPE
The altitude tape scale goes from - 2,000 to 65,000 ft. White tick marks represent every
100 ft.
When altitude is invalid, a is displayed on the tape.
ALTIMETER READOUT IN FT
The altimeter readout is displayed in green. If the altitude is negative, a green NEG is
displayed on the left of the readout.
The altimeter metric readout is displayed in green. The M label is displayed following the
digital readout to indicate Metric units. When a value is negative, a green minus sign is
displayed on the right of the readout.
ASEL READOUT
ASEL BUG
The ASEL bug is displayed on the altitude tape (set using the ASEL knob on the GP). If the
selected altitude is beyond the range of the displayed altitude tape area, only half of the bug
is visible. The bug follows the same color code than the ASEL readout.
VNAV BUG
The VNAV altitude bug is displayed on the altitude tape. If the altitude is beyond the range of
the displayed altitude tape, only half of the bug is visible.
The bug is colored in:
- Magenta if the vertical active mode is VASEL or VALT and at the current altitude,
- Cyan when in VCLB and altitude is below ASEL, or in VPTH and higher than ASEL,
- White otherwise.
If the pointer is at a limit of the scale only half of the pointer is displayed.
The BAROmetric Minimum (BARO M) readout is displayed in white and is located on the
lower right corner of the attitude display.
The Radio Altimeter Decision Height (RA DH) readout is displayed in white at the same
location than the BARO M indication.
BAROSETTING READOUT
The barosetting correction is displayed in green at the bottom of the altitude scale, and is set
using the BARO set knob on the GP:
- When the inches of mercury unit is selected in the Units menu of the HSI tool bar, the
barometer is set in in.Hg (0.1 in.Hg increments for one click),
- When hPa is selected in the Units menu, the barosetting is set in hPa (1 hPa increments
for one click).
When the PUSH STD pushbutton on the GP is depressed, a indication appears at the
bottom of the altitude scales and the altitude is standard.
The low altitude awareness symbol is displayed when approaching the ground. The ground
is displayed brown with a yellow line at the top. The ground is displayed when the RA is
lower than 550 ft.
The vertical speed is a fixed scale with a moving speed pointer. Each tick mark on the scale
represents respectively 0, ± 250 ft/min, ± 500 ft/min, ± 1,000 ft/min, ± 2,000 ft/min, and
± 4,000 ft/min.
When the VS is invalid, all the symbols are removed from the tape and a red flag is
displayed at the top of the scale.
The vertical speed readout is displayed in green in the middle of the vertical speed scale. It
indicates vertical speed in feet per minute (100 ft/min increments).
Negative values for the vertical speed are displayed with minus sign at the beginning of the
readout.
The readout is removed for the vertical speeds less than ± 300 feet / min:
The vertical speed pointer is displayed in green. It gives an analog display of the VS.
The Vertical Speed (VS) target is displayed above the tape in magenta when in vertical VS
captured mode (100 ft/min increments). It is set using the VS / PATH wheel on the GP when
in VS.
The vertical speed target bug is displayed on the tape in magenta when in VS mode.
The arrow displayed close to the target indicates if a positive or negative VS is set.
MISCOMPARE ANNUNCIATION
A miscompare flag is displayed when the system detects a difference between two values for
the same sensor.
When a parameter differs from both ADI, a miscompare flag flashes for 10 sec, then thurns
steady as long as the difference remains:
- ATT - When 6° difference in roll or 5° difference in pitch,
- FPV - When more than 10 % difference between the two,
- RA - When the difference between the rad-alts exceeds the limit (which varies from 10 ft
on the ground up to 333 ft at 2,500 ft),
- LOC - When the ILS courses differ by more than 1 dot in CAT1 (1/2 dot in CAT 2 or HUD
3),
- G/S - When the glidepath angles differ by more than 1 dot in CAT 1 (1/2 dot in CAT 2 or
HUD 3),
- IAS - When more than 10 kts difference,
- ALT (amber) when more than 200 ft difference of pressure altitude
(Discrepancy between ADS1 and ADS2 pressure altitude).
ALT (cyan) when more than 200 ft difference of baro setting
(Discrepancy between LH and RH altimeter settings).
ALT amber flag has priority on ALT cyan flag.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In most cases, if data are invalid the corresponding indication(s) are removed. In some other
cases when it is necessary for the crew to be aware of a failure, the failure indication is
displayed on the ADI in white text with a red background.
FPV flag is triggered when the FPV computations are not available for the corresponding IRS.
(e.g during in flight alignment phase).
FD flag is triggered when the FD computations are not available for the corresponding AFCS.
ATT flag is triggered when attitude from the on-side IRS is lost.
SSEC flag is displayed when Static Source Error Correction from the on-side ADS is lost.
flag is displayed in place of vertical deviation scale when LPV mode is active or armed
and vertical deviation from GPS is unavailable.
flag is displayed in place of lateral deviation scale when LPV mode is active or armed
and lateral deviation from GPS is unavailable
GENERAL
HSI window provides horizontal navigation information, airplane configuration status and
permanent radio information. Reversion flags, miscompare flags and failure indication are
also displayed when conditions are met.
HSI FORMAT
The pilot can fold / unfold the HSI toolbar by clicking on the HSI soft key.
HSI tool bar gathers all controls to customize the HSI content. All these controls are arranged
in sub-menu.
Using the left bearing menu, the pilot can display in HSI either FMS1 (optional FMS3 if
installed), ADF1 or VOR1 on the primary bearing pointer.
Normally displayed white in the menu, these functions turn green when selected.
In the right bearing menu, each crew member can choose to display in his HSI, either the
FMS2, ADF2 or VOR2 bearing (secondary bearing with diamond shape), or to remove the
bearing (OFF).
A VOR bearing is based on the selection in the tool bar and not Tuned–to-LOC, if the data is
invalid or Tuned-to-LOC the VOR bearing pointer is removed.
The other bearing pointer, ADF and FMS, are based on the data being valid and the selection
in the tool bar, if the data is invalid or selection is OFF the bearing pointer is removed.
Arc format offers the possibility to display the weather radar (WX selection) layer, the flight
plan (FPL selection), the lightning sensor display (LSS selection) if installed and the Synthetic
Vision if installed. Selection of these layers is done through the submenu of the HSI
feature menu. However, they can be selected in the HSI tool bar, whatever the format ROSE
or ARC.
Terrain layer is not available in HSI since it has its own dedicated display in the PDU lower
1/6 quadrant (TRAFFIC window).
When selecting the flight plan, the FMS CDI selection is automatically checked for display. If
the FMS CDI is already selected, the CDI pointer and lateral deviation scale and pointer are
removed from the display. Then, the lateral deviation is replaced by a digital readout when the
flight plan is selected.
In the submenu, each crew member can choose the units to be displayed in his PDU
for altitude, heading and pressure. The default values are In (FAA configuration) or Hpa
(EASA configuration), Mag and Ft.
For airplane with LPV option, the CDI menu contains the following selection::
- CRS entry box
- Secondary CDI selection with the sub-menu:
- SBA1,
- SBA2,
- VOR,
- FMS (primary CDI selection).
For airplane without LPV option, the CDI menu contains the following selection:
- CRS entry box,
- VOR (secondary CDI selection),
- FMS (primary CDI selection).
The access to the CRS entry box is controlled from the HSI menu or using the MKB
shortcut. When the pushbutton is selected, the CRS entry box is given focus.
When VOR is selected, the course can be modified with the scroll knob on the CCD and the
scroll icon appears in cyan in front of the entry field.
When SBA1 or SBA2 is selected, the CRS entry cannot be modified and scroll icon is not
displayed. When the SBA1 or SBA2 CDI is displayed, the course entry is set as the FMS
selected course from the priority FMS.
CDI cannot be removed when displayed in magenta since it is the active source.
HEADING SCALE
When the FMS CDI is selected for display the FMS1 or FMS2 or FMS3 (optional) source
annunciation is displayed.
When the VOR CDI is selected for display and radio navigation is tuned to LOC, the LOC1
or LOC2 source annunciation is displayed.
B/C 1 or B/C2 is displayed when the selected course is above 100 degrees of the present
heading. B/C1 or B/C2 is replaced by LOC1 or LOC2 when the course become below 95
degres of the present heading.
When VOR CDI is not displayed the corresponding annunciation is removed.
When SBA CDI is displayed the SBA1 or SBA2 source annunciation is displayed (applicable
to A/C with LPV option). When SBA CDI is not displayed the corresponding annunciation is
removed.
According to the lateral active or armed mode, the navigation source color can be magenta,
cyan or white.
The priority is based on the current flight director modes. The highest priority is for an active
mode (magenta CDI), the second highest is for an armed mode (cyan CDI), and white is the
lowest priority. If both CDIs are white, the FMS CDI is by default the higher priority.
If the left pilot and right pilot are using the same source, the annunciation has an amber box
around it, if not the annunciation has a white box around it.
When navigation source (FMS or VOR or SBAS GPS) is failed, the annunciation source is
displayed black text on amber background as displayed in Figure 02-31_1-20-18.
FMS navigation summary gathers the primary short term FMS data in a single area at the
ARC and ROSE format top left corner. The following information is displayed from top to
bottom:
- Active FMS TO WPT name,
- DTK (Desired Track … to TO WPT),
- DTG (Distance To Go … to TO WPT),
- ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival … at TO WPT).
This group of data and the FMS navigation source annunciaton are only displayed when
FMS CDI is displayed. FMS CDI is automatically displayed when LNAV mode is active or
armed. If LNAV is neither active nor armed, FMS CDI and FMS Nav data can be selected for
display by selecting the “FMS CDI” option in the CDI submenu of the HSI tool bar.
According to the lateral active and armed mode, the color of the FMS data, navigation
source annunciaton and CDI can be magenta (LNAV active), or cyan (LNAV armed) or white
(LNAV not active and not armed).
Navigation data summary gathers in a single area at the top right corner of the ROSE and
ARC format the information on the on-side selected VOR / LOC or SBA (LPV option) source.
Following information is displayed:
- Navigation source pointer icon and station or approach (LPV option) identifier,
- Course digtal readout,
- DME information if available.
This group of data is only displayed when VOR / LOC or SBA source CDI is displayed. CDI
is automatically displayed when LOC or LPV mode is active or armed.
The DME distance is displayed at all time (even if the VOR CDI is not displayed) if valid
unless a SBA approach has been selected.
According to the lateral active or armed mode, the color of the data, navigation source
annunciation and CDI can be magenta (LOC or LPV active), cyan (LOC or LPV armed) or
white (VOR or ILS station tuned without LOC active or armed, or LPV not active or armed).
When the VOR / LOC CDI is selected for display and a DME distance is available, the DME
station identifier (up to four characters) is displayed along the distance. If the DME station
identifier is the same as the VOR / LOC station (collocated), the DME identifier is not
displayed. DME range is 0 to 524 NM.
is displayed for a DME Hold.
The CDI comes from FMS or the navigation radios or SBA (applicable to A/C with LPV
option), based on the primary navigation source.
If the navigation source is FMS, the CDI is positioned corresponding to the desired track
digital readout.
If the navigation source is VOR or LOC, the CDI is positioned corresponding to the course
select digital readout.
If the navigation source is SBA, the CDI is set using the Final Approach Course (FAC)
provided by GPS.
The system is able to display both CDIs (i.e. FMS and VOR / LOC or SBA) at the same time
visually differentiating showing the using a thick line for FMS and a thin line for VOR / LOC
or SBA.
According to the lateral active or armed mode, the CDI color can be magenta, cyan or white.
The lateral deviation scale and pointer are displayed the same color as the corresponding
CDI.
If the two CDIs are displayed, there are two pointers displayed, but there is only one set of
dots displayed for the highest priority CDI. If the FMS and VOR CDI are displayed in white,
the scale follows the FMS CDI.
For deviation values outside the limits the pointer is parked at the appropriate end of the
scale. The scale and pointer rotate with the CDI.
. Pointer Deflection
Depending on the navigation source, the different dots mean different values:
VOR LOC * FMS
Scale
Lateral Deviation Lateral Deviation Lateral Deviation
125% Right - 15 Degrees + 4 Degrees * +2 RNP
100% Right - 10 Degrees + 2 Degrees * + RNP
50% Right - 5 Degrees + 1 Degrees * +1/2 RNP
0% 0 Degrees 0 Degrees 0 ft
50% Left + 5 Degrees - 1 Degrees * - 1/2 RNP
100% Left + 10 Degrees - 2 Degrees * - RNP
125% Left + 15 Degrees - 4 Degrees * - 2 RNP
*: LOC angle lateral deviations depend on runway length. Values give in the above table
correspond to a runway length approximaly equal to 3,000 meters.
When the HSI is displayed in ARC mode, the lateral deviation is the same as in ROSE
mode.
When FPL is selected in the HSI tool bar (CDI removed), a digital readout and an arrow are
displayed for the FMS lateral deviation (Refer to figure 02-31_1-20-20):
- The digital readout has a resolution of 0.01 NM up to 0.99 NM and a resolution of
0.1 NM up to 99.9 NM inclusive. When greater than 99.9 NM, the readout has a 1 NM
resolution.
- The arrow is displayed to show the airplane position relative to the flight plan track. An
arrow pointing right is displayed for deviation lower than 0 or left arrow for deviation
greater than 0. The arrow is removed for a 0 deviation.
When FPL is selected in the HSI tool bar, the digital readout and the arrow are not displayed
for LOC / VOR approaches. if valid, the lateral deviation is displayed in the lower part of the
ADI.
BEARING POINTERS
The bearing pointers are always displayed in green. The bearing pointer selections are
chosen through the control bar on the HSI.
The primary bearing is a circle and the selections for the pointer are OFF, VOR1, ADF1,
FMS1 and FMS3 (if installed).
The secondary bearing is a diamond and the selections are OFF, VOR2, ADF2, FMS2 and
FMS3 (if installed).
A VOR bearing is based on the selection in the control bar and when the radio is not tuned-
to-LOC. If the data is invalid or tuned-to-LOC, the VOR bearing pointer is removed. The
other bearing pointer, ADF and FMS is based on the data being valid and the selection in
the control bar.
HEADING READOUT
The digital heading readout is displayed in green and uses three digits using leading zero.
If the data is invalid, is displayed.
Based on the Guidance Panel selection, the readout label can be HDG or TRK and uses
three digits using leading zero.
If the Guidance Panel (GP) switch indicates HDG, pressing SYNC pushbutton on the GP
sets the selected heading bug to the current displayed heading. If current heading is invalid,
then the pushbutton has no effect on the selected heading bug.
If the GP switch indicates TRK, pressing SYNC pushbutton on the GP sets the selected
track bug to the drift bug. If the drift bug is invalid and on-ground, then pressing the SYNC
pushbutton syncs the selected track to the current heading. If drift bug is invalid and not on-
ground, then pressing the pushbutton has no effect on the selected track bug.
Based on the GP selection, the bug can be displayed as two squares (heading) or two
triangles (track). The bug is positioned according to the selected heading/track.
DRIFT BUG
The drift bug is displayed in green. If the value is zero, the dift bug is aligned with the lubber
line.
Lubber line
Drift bug
Flight Plan
Scroll Icon
25
Range
Lateral Deviation
The flight plan is driven by the onside FMS Nav Source. Only the active flight plan is
displayed with the waypoint symbols and waypoint idents.
The display is limited to the first four waypoints. Therefore, there is no navaids, airports,
constraints, etc.. displayed.
The flight plan has priority in the drawing order over WX layer.
The symbol has the same shape and color as the one displayed in INAV.
The range is the same as the ARC range on the HSI.
The flight plan is removed when de-selected in the HSI control bar or the HSI is in ROSE
format.
AIRPLANE CONFIGURATION
GEAR INDICATORS
Sensors status is summarized in the lower right corner of the HSI. From top to bottom:
- FMS annunciation field: (FMS message is displayed on I-NAV), XTK (offset),
(DeGRaded, EPU is greater than RNP),
- TAWS annunciation field: , , , TAD OFF
(terrain awareness display off), (test), (failed),
- LSS annunciation field: (normal mode), (calibration), (clear),
(test), (failed),
- TCAS annunciation field:
o TCAS limits: (unrestricted), (above), (below),
o TCAS mode: (off), (normal operation), (TA without
intruder),or (TA with an intruder), (RA failure),
(test), (failed).
NOTE
is related to TCAS Resolution Advisory. It does not mean Radio Altimeter failure.
GENERAL
I-NAV is the Interactive NAVigation map of the EASy flight deck. I-NAV map:
- Displays various layers of data base information (terrain, airways, navaids, airports,
geopolitical, airspace …)
- Merges information from on-board sensors (FMS flight plan, aircraft position, weather,
TCAS plots)
- Provides synthetic horizontal plane view of airplane situational environment.
Using the CCD, direct modification of flight plans can be completed on the I-NAV map.
All graphical flight plan modifications are performed using the object-task method:
- Click on map object to be modified (with the CCD)
- Task menu appears containing all valid tasks that can be performed
- Click on desired choice
- Activate choice
I-NAV can be displayed in a 1/3, 2/3 or full window format in each MDU. Information
capacity remains the same in all formats.
Two I-NAV maps can be displayed simultaneously and independently, one on each MDU,
each with a different set of data.
I-NAV MAP
I-NAV map increases situational awareness and eases some aspects of flight planning. It
uses a map projection that displays great circle legs as straight lines. I-NAV uses
topographical color-coding to provide a 3-dimensional display of terrain.
A Tool Bar is located at the top of the I-NAV map for various control functions:
- - this drop-down menu enables the selection of various symbols, display
functions (terrain, TCAS) and other flight-related data (Airways, Airspace Boundaries,
Fixes, etc.).
- WX - this drop-down menu enables the selection of various weather display functions
(Weather radar, LSS option, Uplink weather option, XM weather option).
- checkbox displays a vertical profile at the bottom of the full or 2/3 I-NAV
windows.
- Map Center and orientation – provides multiple ways to re-center or orientate map.
Symbols and text on the map are range-dependent. More details are visible on smaller
scales due to an automatic de-clutter feature. It is the crew responsibility to select
appropriate layers of information (through I-NAV scale and layer selection) depending on
flight phase.
Map range can be adjusted by using CCD data set knob whenever the cursor is in the lateral
map (including scroll frame). The inner knob provides small range adjustment while the
outer knob provides higher range adjustment. Maximum half range is 750 NM; minimum is
0.5 NM.
The map may be oriented Heading Up (mag or true) or North Up (only true):
- Heading Up – aircraft positioned at 1/3 of the I-NAV height and map displayed along
aircraft heading. A 180° compass arc is provided. When using the 1/3 display window,
the aircraft is at the bottom of the window. This function is not available with any
“centering” function.
- North Up – map displayed with True north pointing up. Map may be centered on the
aircraft or any waypoint or fix. It is possible to scroll the map in every geographical
direction by using “scroll frame”.
The scroll frame is the area just inside the edges of the map in North Up format. It is
highlighted when the cursor is within the frame area. To scroll the map, the cursor must be
within the frame area on the desired directional edge (top, either side, or bottom) and the
<ENTER> pushbutton of the CCD the crew must be held depressed. The map continuously
moves until the button is released. When the scrolling action is stopped, the aircraft moves
again on the I-NAV map. Using scroll frame when in Heading Up automatically reverts the
map to North Up.
The I-NAV Data Menu provides all controls to manage the layers of the I-NAV map. To
open, click the I-NAV Data menu key in the I-NAV Tool bar. Each item corresponds to a
layer of data (same capacity in North-up or Heading-up).
Display priority is from top to bottom:
- Terrain – absolute terrain information and situational awareness terrain (e.g. relative
terrain) and adjustment of its brightness (using CCD data set knob)
- Traffic – TCAS traffic plots
- FPLN sub-menu – active flight plan, alternate flight plan and missed approach
- Fixes sub-menu – airports, VOR, ADF, Intersections
- Airways sub-menu – high altitude, low altitude airways
- Airspaces sub-menu – special use, terminal airspaces
- Boundaries – international boundaries, rivers.
Weather radar image selection and adjustment of brightness are accessible through WX
drop-down menu.
Messages generated by FMS system are displayed in a dedicated box located in the middle
top part of the I-NAV. A white “MSG” annunciation is displayed in the HSI when an FMS
message is displayed in I-NAV.
The dialog box displays the last messages (if many messages are triggered).
The last messages can be acknowledged (simultaneously for all FMS) by pressing the
white pushbutton located on the eyebrow.
NOTE
This pushbutton does not illuminate when an FMS message is triggered.
When I-NAV is not displayed, only the MSG annunciation in the HSI is displayed and the
white pushbutton on the eyebrow has no action (no blind acknowledgement).
GENERAL
The Vert Prof selection (Vertical Situation Display, VSD) is available and visible only when the
I-NAV window size is greater than 1/3rd, but for both Secondary and Active flight plans.
The Vert Prof is defaulted to selected upon power up. When selected, VSD is always
displayed at the bottom of I-NAV window.
The reference setting for all VSD barometric altitudes is the Pilot Flying barometric setting.
NOTE
Below transition altitude or level, altimeter setting must be set to QNH for the use of VNAV and
VSD.
VSD SELECTION
The selection/deselection of the VSD is done by the pilot through the I-NAV tool bar using
the Vert Prof button.
Airplane
The airplane symbol is allowed to move its position vertically and horizontally on the VSD.
The airplane symbol vertical position in VSD window is computed according to the
airplane barometric altitude. A framed label with green text on a black background
showing the A/C barometric altitude in feet is displayed at A/C symbol height on the Y-
axis scale.
The airplane symbol horizontal position in VSD window is computed according to I-NAV
modes. The airplane symbol is horizontal, constant in size and always oriented to the
right. The default color of the airplane symbol is white. The zero position of the airplane is
at the center of the symbol represented by a black dot, consistent with I-NAV.
The angle and horizontal distance values from the airplane symbol zero position to the
cursor position in VSD are displayed at the bottom right corner of VSD.
The cursor is free-flowing within VSD. In case where the two cursors are simultaneously
present in VSD, priority rules are that of MDU cursor conflict. In this case, flight path
angle and horizontal distance are computed with the active cursor position.
Flight Plan
Flight plan items (Waypoints, Legs, TOC, TOD and BOSC, Missed Approach,
Intermediate Leveloffs) are displayed in VSD if FPL is displayed.
Default symbol for flight plan waypoints is the upright four-branch star.
WPT4
WPT3 FL180
FL180
WPT1 WPT2
6000
The symbol for top of climb (TOC), Bottom of Step Climb (BOSC) and top of descent
(TOD) is the diamond. Downpath TOC points associated with a BOSC are labeled Top of
Step Climb (TOSC).
The TOD, TOC and BOSC points remain displayed after they are sequenced, until the
FROM waypoint changes. This is in order to maintain the correct path visualization.
Flight Path
Actual flight path is depicted as a solid green line extending from the airplane nose to 2
cm ahead of the airplane.
Actual flight path is displayed if the following conditions are all met :
- Airplane symbol is displayed
- Xrange is less than or equal to 150 NM
- Climb/Descent rate exceeds ±300 feet per minute
Commanded flight path is depicted as a solid magenta line extending from the airplane
nose to the limit of VSD window boundary.
Commanded flight path is displayed if the following conditions are all met :
- Airplane symbol is displayed
- Xrange is less than or equal to 150 NM
- path mode is active
ILS beam is positioned appropriately with respect to the glideslope from the Navigation
Database.
Glideslope feather top angle is sharp and ILS beam length in VSD is consistent with that
of I-NAV lateral map.
Scales
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
The X-axis displays three ticks at the bottom of VSD window: from left to right, Xmin,
Xcenter and Xmax. In Heading Up, a fourth tick, Xquarter, is displayed at the half I-NAV
range (Xcenter/2).
The Y-axis displays three to five ticks at the left of VSD window. The Y-ticks labels are in
feet and indicate a rounded-off barometric altitude.
The ticks scroll up and down the vertical scale to reflect the airplane motion in the vertical
plan.
Selected Altitude
The altitude bug and the dashed line are positioned in VSD according to their barometric
altitude.
The altitude label is displayed in a frame, near dashed line to the right in the VSD
window. The altitude label displays selected altitude in feet as set on the ADI.
The selected altitude (ASEL) bug and readout park at the limit of the display when
beyond the displayable range.
Color for altitude bug, dashed line and altitude label complies with the color displayed on
the ADI.
Terrain
Terrain is displayed on the full length of VSD if available, according to its barometric
altitude. Terrain is extracted from current track or flight plan according to VSD modes.
When terrain or part of the terrain is not available, a crosshatch line is represented at the
bottom of the display. When terrain is available but located below the lower limit of the
vertical scale, only the black background is visible.
MODE DISPLAY
SELECTED MODE
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain straight ahead of the airplane current
track. Therefore, in this mode the airplane is always displayed in VSD.
The terrain displayed in VSD is extracted along the airplane current track.
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain along the Active FPL. Therefore, in
this mode the active FPL is always displayed in VSD. If no Active FPL exists then
VSD is blank.
The terrain displayed in VSD is extracted along the active FPL displayed in VSD.
In Manual FPL mode, the airplane symbol is removed from the VSD.
■ AutoSelect mode
In this mode, the system selects automatically the Track or FPL mode.
The system selects the FPL mode if E-GPWS Warning/Alert is not active and If the
airplane is on the ground, or if LNAV is active.
The system selects Track mode as soon as FPL mode is not selected.
VSD reverts automatically to Manual TRK mode when the airplane is diverging from
FPLN route for more than 18° and out of route corridor for more than 2 Nm.
It may revert automatically after LNAV capture when AFPL previously selected
■ Pending mode
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain along the pending FPL. Therefore, in
this mode the pending FPL (only) is always displayed in VSD.
The terrain displayed in VSD is always extracted along the pending FPL.
If I-NAV is in pending configuration (Active or Secondary), pending mode is
automatically selected.
When I-NAV exits from pending configuration, the VSD mode returns to the
previous pilot selected mode.
■ Secondary mode
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain along Secondary FPL. Therefore, in
this mode the secondary FPL is always displayed in VSD whereas the A/C is never
displayed.
The terrain displayed in VSD is always extracted along the secondary FPL (Current
or Pending) displayed in VSD.
I-NAV MODE
As the I-NAV lateral map and the VSD are two different displays of the same situation,
VSD configuration inherits from I-NAV modes.
■ Point Centering
When I-NAV lateral map is centered about a waypoint, VSD displays situation near
the waypoint according to I-NAV lateral map range.
When I-NAV lateral map is centered about a remote location, VSD is blank.
■ Airplane Centering
When I-NAV lateral map is centered about the airplane, VSD displays situation near
airplane position according to I-NAV lateral map range.
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Crew Alerting System (CAS) continuously monitors various airplane systems and warns
the flight crew.
It comprises two sub-systems:
- CAS messages, which generates text messages in the CAS window, and prioritizes the
aural warnings.
- Aural warning, which generates the audio warnings.
DESCRIPTION
MESSAGES DEFINITION
The CAS generates three classes of messages, according to the below color code:
- RED CAS MESSAGE signals a failure that immediately raises the crew's
awareness, and requires an immediate reaction. The master warning lights up and a
continuous chime sounds.
- AMBER CAS MESSAGE signals a failure that immediately raises the crew's
awareness, and will require a subsequent corrective action. The master caution lights
up and a single chime sounds.
- WHITE CAS MESSAGE signals a failure or system event of little importance. Such
advisory message does not require any action. No aural warning does sound along with
such message except for optional CPDLC messages.
Some in-flight generated white messages may turn amber after landing to raise the crew's
consciousness of the next dispatch decision.
In the CAS window, the red messages are displayed on top, the amber messages
immediately below, and the white messages are displayed at the bottom of the table.
In each class, the messages are displayed in chronological order. The most recent message
is displayed at the top of the class and the oldest at the bottom.
MESSAGES CONCURRENCE
When two identical airplane components fail, the CAS displays a concurrent message.
For instance:
GEN 1 FAIL + GEN 2 FAIL = GEN 1+2 FAIL
MESSAGES INHIBITION
The CAS messages may be inhibited in one phase of flight or more, which are:
- Park,
- Taxi,
- Take-Off,
- Cruise,
- Landing.
Take-Off and/or Landing inhibition avoids distracting the pilots with irrelevant messages in a
heavy workload.
In addition, Park and Taxi inhibition prevents the excessive displaying of CAS messages on
ground.
Logic of inhibition:
- Park inhibit: (Weight On Wheel = ground) and (IAS < 50 kt) and (parking brake is set or
two engines are cut-off).
- Take-Off inhibit: (WOW = ground) and (IAS > 80 kt increasing)
o Disabled when (WOW = flight, with a 25 sec delay) or (RA > 400 ft) or (IAS < 50 kt) or
(Take-Off inhibit is active for 60 sec or more).
- Landing inhibit: (RA < 200 ft decreasing)
o Disabled when (WOW = ground for 2 min) or (RA > 200 ft) or (IAS < 50 ft).
- Taxi inhibit: (WOW = ground) and (no Take-Off inhibit) and (no Landing inhibit) and (no
Park inhibit).
- Cruise inhibit: (WOW = flight) and (no Take-Off inhibit) and (no Landing inhibit).
CONTROL:
Messages scrolling
If more than 10 messages are in the stack, the number of "hidden" messages is
displayed beside the CAS window. The pilot can move the CCD cursor into the rectangle,
at the right edge of the CAS window, and then scroll the amber and white messages.
The red messages being always displayed, there is no need to scroll them.
Both CAS windows being synchronized, scrolling the messages on the left PDU makes
the messages scroll on the righ PDU, and vice versa.
During PARK and TAXI phases, clicking on this soft key makes the on-ground
inhibited CAS messages display.
INDICATION
- The master warning and master caution pushbuttons,
- Two CAS windows that are permanently displayed in each PDU.
When a new red or amber message pops up, it is considered unacknowledged and
displayed in reverse video. In addition the master warning (or caution) lights up and the
chime sounds in order to better catch the pilots' attention.
The pilot then depresses the master warning (or caution) pushbutton to acknowledge the
red or amber CAS message.
There is no need to acknowledge a white message, which is automatically displayed in
normal video (white on black) after 10 sec.
The take-off configuration NO TAKE OFF message comes along with the "NO TAKE
OFF" aural warning.
The take-off configuration NO TAKE OFF message is not inhibited due to V1.
In order to determine the cause, the following indication is displayed:
DESCRIPTION INDICATION
ABNORMAL OPERATION
Three different sources (the Monitor Warning computers or MW) manage the lists of CAS
messages.
Should at least two lists disagree, a CAS flag and a soft-key are displayed in the upper-right
corner of the ENG-CAS window.
The CAS soft-key is displayed as long as the CAS flag is.
The pilot can swap sources (i.e. MW1, 2, or 3) in clicking on the soft-key in his on-side CAS
window for comparison. In this case, the source does not change in the off-side CAS window.
The CAS soft-key may display either:
- Grey when the selected source agrees with at least one of the other sources.
- Amber when the selected source disagrees with at least one of the other sources.
Grey, showing a white PRI (priority) and a green CAS1 (or 2, or 3), to indicate the monitor
warning that takes priority.
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The audio warnings, voice messages and tones, are normally associated with CAS
messages. They warn the fligh-crew of an abnormal or emergency situation.
The aural warning system consists of three drivers: a master driver, a slave driver and the
TCAS. Each of them contains groups of alerts, which act together in accordance with priority
rules.
SOURCES
The two drivers called master and slave are part of Control IO module and are located in the
MAU 1A (Control I/O 1) and MAU 2A (Control I/O 2).
The TCAS alerts are generated by the TCAS equipment, which is independent from the
MAU: they are directly sent to the audio channels.
All aural warnings are sent to the cockpit speakers through each AUDIO panel.
DESCRIPTION
PRIORITY GROUPS
Since the drivers are independent from each other, the alerts may possibly come out from
the three drivers at the same time.
To avoid too many alerts at the time, the audio warnings have been grouped and priorities
between those groups have been defined.
Each driver contains several groups of audio alerts, called priority groups.
When two alerts of different groups are triggered at the same time, only the aural warning of
the highest priority group is heard.
When the alert of the highest priority group stops, the audio warning of the lowest priority
group is then heard, if still present.
Priorities have also been set within each group. In fact, all alerts are heard in sequence,
beginning with the one of the highest priority.
NOTE
When EGPWS triggers an aural alert, TCAS is forced in TA ONLY (no audio warning).
When the EGPWS alert stops, the TCAS automatically reverts to TA/RA.
The following table shows the priority groups in a decreasing order of priorities for all three
drivers:
Group 1 - Stall
- Windshear
Group 2
- Overspeed
- Fire
- Master warning
Group 3 - Master caution
- EGPWS warnings
- Cabin pressure
The complete list of audio warnings (condition and associated tone or voice message) is
described further in this sub-section.
- CAUTION when pushed, the pushbutton amber light goes out and the chime stops.
o INCREASE SPEED for 30 seconds only. After this 30 seconds period, if the conditions
are met, it will trigger again,
o End of Timer or Alarm-clock,
MASTER
o The CABIN warning can be silenced by pushing either the WARNING or pushbuttons,
MASTER
o The warning can be silenced by pushing either the WARNING or pushbuttons,
o The RAAS aural annunciation (RAAS is optional on A/C fitted with EASy II).
TCAS DRIVER
The TCAS aural warnings and associated voice message are described in the below table:
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION (WARNING OR TONE / VOICE MESSAGE TYPE
CAUTION)
"DESCEND, DESCEND, NOW, Single
TCAS RA WARNING DESCEND, DESCEND, NOW"
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION (WARNING OR TONE / VOICE MESSAGE TYPE
CAUTION)
"MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED, Single
TCAS RA WARNING
MONITOR VERTICAL SPEED"
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION (WARNING OR TONE / VOICE MESSAGE TYPE
CAUTION)
Stall warning WARNING "STALL" Continuous
(Mode 7) (Siren) "WINDSHEAR, Single
WARNING
Windshear warning WINDSHEAR, WINDSHEAR"
Overspeed alert WARNING Pulsing horn Continuous
Fire WARNING 2 tones signal Continuous
Master warning WARNING Chime Continuous
Master caution Chime (different from the master Continuous
CAUTION
warning one)
(mode 1) "PULL-UP" Continuous
WARNING
Pull-up
(mode 2) "TERRAIN, TERRAIN" Single
CAUTION
Pull-up preface
(mode 2) "PULL-UP" Continuous
WARNING
Pull-up
Terrain awareness "TERRAIN, TERRAIN" (FAA) Single
preface CAUTION
"TERRAIN AHEAD" (EASA)
Terrain awareness "PULL-UP" Continuous
WARNING
warning
Obstacle awareness "OBSTACLE, OBSTACLE" Single
preface CAUTION (FAA)
"OBSTACLE AHEAD" (EASA)
Obstacle awareness "PULL-UP" Continuous
WARNING
warning
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION (WARNING OR TONE / VOICE MESSAGE TYPE
CAUTION)
Cabin pressure WARNING "CABIN" Continuous
(mode 2)
CAUTION "TERRAIN" Continuous
Terrain
(mode 6)
CAUTION "MINIMUMS" Single
Minimums
"CAUTION TERRAIN"
Terrain awareness (pause)
CAUTION Continuous
caution "CAUTION TERRAIN"
(7sec pause)
"CAUTION OBSTACLE"
Obstacle awareness (pause)
CAUTION Continuous
caution "CAUTION OBSTACLE"
(7sec pause)
(mode 4)
CAUTION "TOO LOW TERRAIN Single
Too low terrain
(Terrain clearance floor)
CAUTION "TOO LOW TERRAIN" Single
Too low terrain
1,000 Single
500 Single
300 Single
200 Single
(mode 6)
CAUTION 50 Single
Altitude call-outs
40 Single
20 Single
10 Single
5 Single
(mode 4)
CAUTION "TOO LOW GEAR" Single
Too low gear
(mode 4)
CAUTION "TOO LOW FLAPS" Single
Too low flaps
"SINK RATE"
(mode 1)
CAUTION (pause) Single
Sink rate
"SINK RATE"
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION (WARNING OR TONE / VOICE MESSAGE TYPE
CAUTION)
"DON'T SINK"
(mode 3)
CAUTION (pause) Single
Don't sink
"DON'T SINK"
(mode 5)
CAUTION "GLIDESLOPE" Single
Glideslope
(mode 6)
CAUTION "APPROACHING MINIMUMS" Single
Approaching DH
"BANK ANGLE"
(mode 6)
CAUTION (pause) Single
Bank angle
"BANK ANGLE"
(mode 7)
CAUTION Quiet –
Windshear alert
LEVEL
DESCRIPTION (WARNING OR TONE / VOICE MESSAGE TYPE
CAUTION)
AutoPilot:
WARNING "AUTOPILOT" Continuous
disengagement
Autothrottle:
CAUTION "AUTOTHROTTLE" Continuous
abnormal disengagement
Autothrottle:
CAUTION "AUTOTHROTTLE" Single
normal disengagement
COLOR
DESCRIPTION (WARNING OR TONE/VOICE MESSAGE TYPE
CAUTION)
Taxiway take-off WHITE "ON TAXIWAY!, ON TAXIWAY!" Single
Approaching runway in WHITE
flight "APPROACHING XX Y" (*)
OR OR Single
Approaching runway on "APPROACHING RUNWAYS"
ground
WHITE "ON RUNWAY XX" (*)
On runway on ground OR Single
"ON RUNWAY RUNWAYS"
Distance remaining during WHITE
"ZZ REMAINING" (*) Single
landing and roll-out
Runway end WHITE "ONE HUNDRED REMAINING" Single
WHITE "APPROACHING XX, ZZ
AVAILABLE" (*)
Approaching short runway
Single
in flight OR
"APPROACHING RUNWAYS
WHITE "ON RUNWAY XX, ZZ
AVAILABLE" (*)
Insufficient runway length
Single
on ground OR
"ON RUNWAYS
Extended holding on WHITE "ON RUNWAY XX, ON RUNWAY
Single
runway XX" (*)
Distance remaining RTO WHITE "ZZ REMAINING" (*) Continuous
(*):
XX = runway identifier
Y = LEFT or RIGHT or CENTER
ZZ = distance in feet
Refer to section 02-34_11 for a description of Runway Awareness and Advisory System.
SYSTEM PROTECTION
AUDIO WARN ESS circuit-breaker switch off the audio warning driver located in the MAU 1A.
AUDIO WARN B circuit-breaker switch off the audio warning driver located in the MAU 2A.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
GENERAL
The Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) begins recording as soon as the airplane is
powered on, and stops when powered off.
Source
When the airplane is not powered on, the internal battery enables continuation of internal
clock increment.
Equipment Location
The DFDR is located at the rear of the airplane, on the left side. It can be accessed
through the aft mechanic’s servicing door.
The Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) begins recording as soon as the airplane is powered on,
and stops when powered off.
The CVR records the last 2 hours of crew and radio conversations.
For airplanes fitted with EASy II and CPDLC option, the CVR records the cockpit data link
messages exchanged over the last 2 hours.
Source
Location
The CVR is located at the rear of the airplane, on the right side. It can be accessed
through the aft mechanic’s servicing door.
The cockpit microphone, located on the right side of the eyebrow, records the cockpit
conversations:
DESCRIPTION
The DFDR records the last 25 hours of flight data information at rate of 256 words per
second for airplane without M3316 and at rate of 512 words per second for airplane with
M3316.
The Custom I/O 1 module (housted in MAU 1A) is used to group the digital, analog and
discrete parameters measured by the sensors, and to adapt and transfer them to the DFDR.
Two EVENT pushbuttons, located on the glareshield, are used to mark specific events.
An impact switch interrupts the recording whenever the longitudinal acceleration exceeds
3 g.
The DFDR is provided with an acoustic beacon enabling underwater location of ditched
airplane. The beacon is automatic energyzed by a specific battery uppon tripping of a water-
sensitive contact.
A Quick Access Recorder (QAR) equipped with a PCMCIA card can be installed as an
option in parallel to the DFDR. The QAR provides a quick and easy means to download
flight parameters for analysis. The card must be removed from the QAR and installed in a
laptop for flight parameters downloading.
A typical location for the QAR is the avionics rack located in the RH side of the baggage
compartment.
The QAR records the same signal as the DFDR. However, a 256 Mo PCMCIA card has a
recording capacity limited to about 125 hours and stops recording once the card is full
(Both FAIL and LOW CAPACITY LED are illuminated). The PCMCIA card needs then to
be downloaded and emptied in order to be used again (after download the card can be
formatted in a laptop to ensure recovery of full capacity). Regular card download intervals
are recommended to avoid reaching the capacity limit (When the card is nearly full, the
LOW CAPACITY LED flickers).
NOTE
QAR starts to record as soon as the airplane is powered. To avoid unnecessary recording
during maintenance on powered airplane, you may pull the QAR circuit breaker. Do not forget
to reactivate circuit breaker when the maintenance period is finished.
For airplanes fitted with EASy II and CPDLC option (ATN B1 or FANS1/A), recording of data
link messages is activated in CVR. The CVR records data link messages received and
transmitted during at least the most recent 2 hours. Depending on data link traffic, recording
may exceed 2 hours.
Data link information includes:
- ATN B1 CPDLC uplink and downlink messages, and related status change (eg. the time
of message display by flight crew),
- FANS 1A CPDLC and ADS uplink and downlink messages only,
- ARINC 623 OCL messages, and related status change (eg. the time of message display
by flight crew),
- AFIS, Uplink Weather, OOOI report, Auto Position report messages,
- CMC Data Broadcast downlink reports,
- Data link connection status (periodic recording).
An impact switch interrupts the recording whenever the longitudinal acceleration exceeds
3 g.
The CVR is provided with an acoustic beacon enabling underwater location of ditched
airplane. The beacon is automatic energyzed by a specific battery uppon tripping of a water-
sensitive contact.
Crew members can identify on the record a specific event to be analyzed later, by pressing
one of the EVENT pushbuttons located on each side of the glareshield for at least 1 second.
There is no indication to the crew that the EVENT pushbutton has been pressed.
On the AUDIO panel, the CVR pushbutton allows crew members to select the CVR
audio:
The current audio channels recorded by the CVR are then heard.
The ERS pushbutton allows to erase the entire CVR record. This action can only be
performed when the PAX door is open and the CVR audio pushbutton is selected. A tone
emitted in the crew member headsets indicates that the record has been erased.
The ERS pushbutton does not erase data link recording on CVR (airplanes fitted with
EASy II and CPDLC option).
CVR tests
The CVR can be tested manually, it is done by clicking the CVR softkey on the TEST
synoptic page of the MDU. This will trigger a 2 s tone indicating that CVR is operating
normally.
The AUDIO panel scrach pad window displays the VOLUME level when the CVR test is
normal.
For airplanes fitted with EASy II and CPDLC option, CVR 1 FAIL CAS message can be
displayed during CVR test.
SYSTEM PROTECTION
The DFDR is protected by two conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the
overhead panel.
The CVR is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the overhead
panel.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
The status of the DFDR is periodically auto-checked. If a failure is detected, the following
CAS messages can appear.
CONTEXT RESULT
If the CVR tests reveal a CVR failure, the following CAS messages can appear.
CONTEXT RESULT
The VIDEO window provides selection and viewing of the optional video camera system. Up
to 8 cameras or other video inputs may be installed (e.g. Airshow, EFVS). All may be viewed
individually or simultaneously.
The VIDEO window can be displayed on either MDU (not a PDU), as it requires a 2/3 format.
It is mutually exclusive with the MAINT and CHARTS windows (also 2/3 formats).
During power-up, the display is based on total number of cameras installed on the airplane. If
eight inputs are installed, all eight are displayed as depicted below:
When all video inputs are displayed, it is considered the default display. The number of
camera images displayed is selected as described in this section.
The Video window has one selection checkbox, one pull-down menu box and two soft keys.
The Video Inhibit checkbox provides (or removes) a video feed to the cabin.
The Video Select pull-down menu provides a method of selecting individual or multiple
images for display.
Soft keys include:
- View All – Activates all available video images.
- Configure – Re-configures to view all selected images.
Video input selection is controlled through either a pull-down menu or directly on the display.
The pull-down menu is in checkbox format to allow selection of simultaneous multiple inputs
or a single input. Text and number of options is based on airplane configuration in the
Airplane Personality Module (APM).
Selections made via the pull-down menu cause an immediate reconfiguration of the
underlying video display to reflect the new selection. The pull-down menu remains available
for further selections until the cursor is moved off the pull-down menu. This action causes
reconfiguration of the window using the new selections. This new selection becomes the
default configuration until the next selection change or power-down.
When is selected, all installed video images are displayed. It is available in any
configuration other than default.
The soft key is available in all configurations except “Large Image” display. This
soft key is grayed out when not available.
When a new selection window first appears, the soft key is not available (grayed
out). It becomes available when at least one selection box is checked.
When the soft key is selected, it reconfigures the display based on the number of
selected inputs. Non-selected video inputs become not available and are not displayed in
the window.
DEFAUT CONFIGURATION
SELECTION ON IMAGE
Video display input is also selected by using the CCD to click individual check boxes within
the display window. After selections are complete, click on “Configure” to reconfigure the
display to the selected images. This new selection becomes the default configuration until
the next selection change or power-down.
Due to display limitations, direct selections are available for only those images currently
displayed.
The selection process is as follows:
- Move cursor to the top of the image: a display cyan highlight surrounds the title and
check boxes.
- Click on image within box: a green check-mark appears in top right corner of image.
This indicates image to be viewed. Multiple images may be selected in a similar
manner.
- Click on “Configure” soft key: reconfigures to display selected images.
- Click on "View All" soft key: reverts to default configuration.
LARGE IMAGE
A single large image is viewed by clicking on any one of the images. The selected image is
displayed as a single, full-window image. Return to the previous image by clicking on the
large image.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
02-32-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Landing gear location
02-32-10 DESCRIPTION
Landing gear
Brakes
Distribution
INTRODUCTION
The airplane has a retractable tricycle landing gear consisting of two dual tire main gears and
one dual tire nose gear.
Each landing gear strut is equipped with dual radial tires.
Each main landing gear wheel houses a carbon brake assembly.
An autobrake system can be installed in option on F2000EX EASY or F2000DX or F2000LX
S/N < 238. This system is basic on F2000LX S/N ≥ 238.
SOURCES
In normal operation, landing gear is electrically controlled from the pilot station and
hydraulically actuated. In emergency mode, landing gear is actuated only by hydraulic power.
In free fall mode, the landing gear extends by gravity.
Braking system control and interfaces are provided through the brake pedals and parking
brake handle.
Normal braking system needs hydraulic and electrical power, whereas parking brake only
needs hydraulic power.
ELECTRICAL HYDRAULIC
A1 bus
A2 bus Hydraulic reservoirs 1 and 2
B1 bus
Parking brake accumulator (supplied by HYD 2)
B2 bus for parking and emergency braking.
ESS bus
LANDING GEAR
The steering hand wheel is located on the left console. When manually rotated, the hand
wheel actuates a control potentiometer to transmit steering signals through the Braking and
Steering Control Unit (BSCU) to the servo-valve on the Nose Wheel Steering (NWS)
assembly. The pilot must depress the hand wheel to unlock and energize the steering
selector valve. The nose wheels are steered from 0 to 60° and are equipped with a centering
system allowing the gear centering for retraction and extension.
HYD 1 system supplies the hydraulic pressure to the NWS.
When the hydraulic pressure is not supplied to the steering system, the nose wheel shimmy
effect is damped by the anti-shimmy system.
When the nose gear is retracted, the hydraulic pressure in the steering system drops to zero
(no more control).
Each Main Landing Gear (MLG) primarily consists of a shock strut barrel housing a shock
absorber (lower unit). The shock absorber is equipped with the axle, wheels and brake
assemblies and is connected to the barrel with scissor links.
The design is optimized for maximum thermal performance and includes a deep draw
conical wheel web for maximum brake energy.
The outboard end of each wheel hub is equipped with a drive cap carrying a drive blade
which engages and drives the braking control system tachometer which is housed within the
hollow axle.
Each MLG also features two flight/ground proximity sensors and two wheel speed
transducers (dual channels) for the anti-skid system, one driven by each main wheel. When
extended, the MLG is down locked by an integral lock in the gear actuator and by constant
hydraulic pressure. When retracted, the MLG is up locked by mechanical lock units that are
mechanically locked and hydraulically unlocked in the normal and emergency operating
modes and mechanically unlocked in the free fall extension mode.
Each MLG is enclosed at retraction with a main door and a fairing door.
The Nose Landing Gear (NLG) includes an outer shock strut barrel housing a shock
absorber. A rotating inner barrel is controlled by the steering mechanism.
The inner barrel and shock absorber are connected with scissor links. A hydraulically-
actuated rack-and-pinion steering actuator within the inner barrel supplies steering motion.
Four NLG doors enclose the nose gear at retraction. The upper aft door is mechanically
connected to the NLG and to the airplane structure. The lower aft door is connected to the
scissor links. Both doors move to enclose the rear area of the NLG assembly at retraction.
The two forward doors are mechanically actuated by rollers on the torque link lower arm,
closing the doors at retraction.
The nose wheels must be equipped with chine tires.
The NLG also features two flight/ground proximity sensors.
FLIGHT/GROUND DETECTION
Two proximity sensors per landing gear detect whether the shock absorbers are extended or
not.
The six data issued from proximity sensors are sent to each Modular Avionics Unit (MAU).
The internal monitor warning function of each MAU computes soft flight/ground logics based
on hard flight/ground detection.
MLG extension and retraction sequence is controlled by proximity sensors on the door up
lock units and on the MLG door actuators.
NOTE
The doors do not operate unless the gear is fully up locked or down locked.
Proximity sensor status changes after the completion of an operation and the next operation
is initiated.
The NLG doors are not sequenced; they are mechanically actuated by nose gear
movement.
During retraction sequence, the BSCU applies brake pressure to stop the wheel rotation
prior to NLG retraction and before the wheels enter the wheel well.
The emergency control system uses pressure from the HYD 1 system as a means to extend
the landing gear when the normal control system has failed.
It consists of a mechanical control that operates slide valves to simultaneously connect the
normal control system pressure lines to:
- Door latches,
- Gear up-locks,
- Actuators.
Although there is no sequencing, wheel jamming cannot occur when a tire comes in contact
with a door.
When using the emergency system, the doors stay open after full extension of the landing
gear.
The free fall control system permits extension of the landing gear by gravity if the hydraulic
system is inoperative. Extension takes place as follows:
- Actuating the emergency gear handle to position the slide valves so as to let the fluid in
the door and landing gear actuators flow into the return lines,
- Releasing the door latches and landing gear up-locks one at a time in pulling the
corresponding handles located on either side of the cockpit pedestal.
There is no sequence, the landing gears extend by gravity, and the aerodynamic loads help
get correct locking.
BRAKES
Each brake unit consists of a brake housing assembly (hydraulic supply) and a carbon
composite hot section (heat sink). It is a three pair carbon brake assembly. The brakes are
equipped with two sets of pistons working at the same time.
The pilot pedals act on two dual channel transducers; the copilot pedals are mechanically
linked to pilot’s pedals.
BRAKING SYSTEM
General
Principle
The braking system uses brake pedal position transducers ( “braking-by-wire”) and main
wheel speeds supplied by tachometer generators.
The brake pedal position is converted to a deceleration rate, which is compared with the
wheel deceleration rate to command a brake pressure. If BSCU detects a wheel skidding,
the brake pressure is released from this wheel while maintaining maximum commanded
brake pressure. The pilot cannot control the anti-skid system.
Two electrically and hydraulically independent channels give normal braking:
- BSCU 1 controls the channel 1 (electrically fed by the ESS bus) which supplies
brake pressure from HYD 1,
- BSCU 2 controls the channel 2 (electrically fed by the RH and LH bus) which
supplies brake pressure from HYD 2.
If one of both channels fails, the other system remains available and can supply braking
and anti-skid.
If both braking systems fail, the parking brake handle can be used to stop the airplane.
If the hydraulic pressure is lost, emergency braking is still available because of a
dedicated accumulator. When the accumulator pressure is less than 1,900 psi, a
BRAKE ACCU CAS message is displayed and the parking brake can be actuated at
least six times.
The anti-skid protection is unavailable in emergency braking.
The braking system also supplies signals for automatic airbrake activation.
The automatic mode commands the extension of airbrakes at touchdown and when
rejected take-off, in order to:
- Enhance the overall braking action at landing or rejected take-off,
- Prevent possible bounce after touchdown.
The crew can disarm this feature, if necessary.
Brake temperature
NOTE
The brake temperature is measured from 0 to 1,100 °C. The accuracy is 25 °C below 665 °C
and of 50 °C from 665 °C to 1,100 °C.
Wheels monitored
by BSCU 1
Wheels monitored
by BSCU 2
The autobrake automatically gives the maximum braking efficiency at MLG touchdown.
The autobrake can only be activated in flight, a ground / flight logic prevents any
activation on the ground
The autobrake function is hosted in a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) installed between
BSCU and the pedal transducers for each braking system. Both PCBs are located both
sides of the baggage compartment.
The AUTO BRAKE guarded pushbutton, installed just above the landing gear handle,
shows two labels:
- Green ACTIVE label,
- Amber OUT label.
Clicking on the LIGHTS soft key (on the TEST synoptic) makes both labels show. They
can be dimmed with DIM / BRIGHT control.
A placard, close to the autobrake pushbutton, gives the maximum authorized landing
weight with autobrake.
In flight, pressing the AUTO BRAKE pushbutton activates the autobrake, making ACTIVE
green label show. With the autobrake active, the BSCU only lets pressure in the braking
system when both MLG have touched down and the wheels’ speed is sensed.
If amber BRAKE… FAIL CAS message is displayed, the BSCU is inoperative, so is the
autobrake.
To manually de-activate the autobrake, the pilot may:
- Press the AUTO BRAKE pushbutton,
- Or, after landing, depress the brake pedals beyond a preset threshold.
Then, ACTIVE green label goes out.
Autobrake is automatically de-activated:
- On the ground: 50 seconds after MLG touchdown, or,
- When one power lever is set at MAX CLB or beyond, or,
- GA pushbutton is pressed, or,
- One BSCU fails, or,
- One autobrake PCB fails.
Then, ACTIVE green label goes out and amber OUT label flashes.
The below flowchart describes the transition between the different states of the
autobrake, with EASy I avionics.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Go Around conditions
Push & (GA pushbutton pressed
Auto Brake Out or 1 Throttle > Max Climb)
or system failure
Auto Brake Out
Alert (PCB or BSCU fail) Acknowledged
ACTIVE ACTIVE
DE-SELECTION
OUT OUT
Go Around conditions
Push & NOT (GA pushbutton pressed
or 1 Throttle > Max Climb)
or system failure
AUTOBRAKE (PCB or BSCU fail) REJECTED SELECTION
AUTO DE-SELECTION FAILURE Go Around conditions
Go Around conditions PCB failure Push & (GA pushbutton pressed
(GA pushbutton pressed or 1 Throttle > Max Climb)
or 1 Throttle > Max Climb) or BSCU failure
or system failure
(PCB or BSCU fail)
Inactive
DE-SELECTION ACTIVE
END OF LIGHTS TEST
Push1 LIGHTS pushbutton released
or OUT
Pedal pressed on ground
or LIGHTS TEST
50 seconds time-out on ground In the TEST synoptic
SELECTION
Push1 In flight LIGHTS pushbutton pressed
The autobrake automatically gives the maximum braking efficiency at MLG touchdown.
The autobrake can only be activated in flight, a ground / flight logic prevents any
activation on the ground
The autobrake function is hosted in a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) installed between
BSCU and the pedal transducers for each braking system. Both PCBs are located both
sides of the baggage compartment.
The AUTO BRAKE guarded pushbutton, installed just above the landing gear handle,
shows green AUTO BRK label.
Clicking on the LIGHTS soft key (on the TEST synoptic) makes AUTO BRK label show. It
can be dimmed with DIM / BRIGHT control.
A placard, close to the autobrake pushbutton, gives the maximum authorized landing
weight with autobrake.
In flight, pressing the AUTO BRAKE pushbutton activates the autobrake, making green
AUTO BRK show and white AUTOBRAKE ACTIVE CAS message display.
With the autobrake active, the BSCU only lets pressure in the braking system when both
MLG have touched down and the wheels’ speed is sensed.
To manually de-activate the autobrake, the pilot may:
- Press the AUTO BRAKE pushbutton,
- Or, after landing, depress the brake pedals beyond a preset threshold.
Autobrake is automatically de-activated::
- On the ground: 50 seconds after MLG touchdown, or,
- One BSCU fails, or,
- One autobrake PCB fails, or,
- Go-Around mode is activated:
o Below 20,000 ft, at least 1 power lever is halfway between MAX CLB and TO
detents, or beyond, or,
o GA pushbutton is pressed.
When manually deactivated or deactivated after landing, AUTO BRK green label turns-off
and AUTOBRAKE ACTIVE CAS message dusappears.
When automatically deactivated, AUTO BRK green label goes out and:
- AUTOBRAKE OUT CAS message is displayed, if the deactivated is due to a:
o PCB failure,
o Go-around, and one power lever (at least) is now below MAX CLB.
- BRAKE 1 FAIL or BRAKE 2 FAIL CAS message is displayed if the deactivation
is due to BSCU1 or BSCU2 failure.
When AUTOBRAKE OUT CAS message is displayed, pressing the AUTO BRAKE
pushbutton makes it disappear, but does not re-activate the autobrake.
ANTI-SKID CONTROL
General
Anti-skid control modulates brake pressure as required to prevent tire skidding and
improve the braking effectiveness. The Brake Control System (BCS) is tuned to attenuate
the nuisance signals appearing with the resonating frequencies of the landing gear.
Each BSCU controls the wheel skid from:
- Wheel tachometers (one per wheel, i.e. two per strut),
- IRS (which computes ground speed and deceleration).
As a wheel is near to skidding, the BSCU commands the brake control valve to limit the
pressure as necessary to:
- Avoid skidding, and
- Maintain the maximum commanded braking.
If the wheel does not skid, no brake release order is sent and the brake pressure
corresponds to the pedal position.
If the wheel skids but turns, a brake release order is computed.
If the wheel is blocked, a total brake release order is sent.
Tire burst
The braking system is protected against tire burst and tachometer failure.
When a tire bursts, the corresponding wheel is no longer in contact with the ground; its
speed is thus considered as null. BSCU sends a brake release order to both wheels,
resulting in a complete loss of braking on the onside strut.
After 0.4 sec of complete brake release (or in the event of tachometer failure) the brake
pressure is gradually restored. The system then only takes into account the remaining
wheel speed.
Aquaplaning safety
If the wheel speed does not increase after touchdown, the aquaplaning safety mode
prevents braking.
PARKING BRAKE
NOTE
Both engines run-up at full thrust is to be conducted with the normal braking system (pedals),
both HYD systems must be operative.
DISTRIBUTION
Both hydraulic systems supply pressure for operation of the landing gear and braking system.
For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 29.
HYD 1 system supplies:
- No 1 braking system,
- Landing gears and doors,
- Nose wheel steering.
HYD 2 system supplies:
- No 2 braking system,
- Parking brake,
- Airbrakes.
Both hydraulic systems independently supply the carbon disk brakes on main landing gear
wheels.
A back-up accumulator on HYD 2 system supplies pressure to the emergency braking.
An anti-skid system is built into both braking systems.
CONTROL
FRONT PANEL
FLOOR
TO
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
ACTIVATE
NOTE
Displayed above
In this case, aural warning 18,000 / 18,500 ft
"GEAR" is activated.
DOWN
Autobrake
function is
selected and
activated
Controls selection of
autobrake function.
The AUTO BRAKE
guarded pushbutton has
two lighted areas:
- A green lighted area Autobrake
labeled ACTIVE, selection is
- An amber lighted area rejected
A/C with M3177
labeled OUT.
Autobrake with
EASy I Autobrake Maximum Autobrake
Landing Weight placard is function is
added close to the AUTO automatically
BRAKE pushbutton.
de-activated
OUT flashing is
acknowledged
by depressing
the pushbutton.
Autobrake
Controls selection of function is
autobrake function. activated
Autobrake Maximum
A/C with M3556 Landing Weight placard is
added close to the AUTO Autobrake
Autobrake with BRAKE pushbutton. function is not
EASy II activatetd
INDICATION
GEAR
Gear and configuration indications can be found on PDU, in the right upper side of the HSI
window.
L/G configuration
indication
NORMAL STATUS
GEAR
UP
Gear handle selection is gear down. Gear handle selection is gear up.
Gears are unlocked and in transition. Gears are unlocked and in transition.
Gear doors are open. Gear doors are open.
ABNORMAL STATUS
Gear handle selection is gear up. Gear handle selection is gear down.
Gears are up and locked. Gears are down and locked.
Left main gear door remains open. Left main gear door remains open.
Gear handle selection is gear down. Gear handle selection is gear up.
20 sec have elapsed and main landing gears 20 sec have elapsed and nose landing gear
are not indicated down and locked. is not indicated up and locked.
In this case, gear handle light blinks and In this case, gear handle light blinks and
LANDING GEAR is displayed. LANDING GEAR NOT UP is displayed.
REMINDER STATUS
If the landing gear handle selection is gear up and all following conditions are fulfilled:
- Both throttles are below MAX CRUISE position,
- Indicated speed is below 150 kt and decreasing or 155 kt and increasing,
- Height is below 500 ft and radar altimeter is valid, or radar altimeter is invalid.
Then following indications are available:
- "GEAR" aural warning,
- Gear handle light blinking,
- Gear indication in HSI window as following:
NOTE
ERRONEOUS INDICATION
If at least one landing gear is not down and locked (green display) when:
- Height is below 500 ft and radar altimeter is valid, or radar altimeter is invalid.
Then an erroneous indication is displayed; e.g with a nose gear not extended:
Instead of
In this example, all gears are displayed UP, which is not their actual status. When one of the
hereabove conditions is not fulfilled, the correct display is recovered.
INVALID DATA
SEQUENCE
BRAKE TEMPERATURE
INTRODUCTION
The landing gear and braking system are protected by circuit breakers. The wheels are
protected against overheat and overpressure.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The circuit protection is provided by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the
overhead panel.
WHEELS
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical ground and in flight situations have been selected to help the crew to
understand the symbols provided in the various panels and display.
GROUND OPERATION
IN FLIGHT OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical abnormal situations have been selected to help the crew to
understand the symbology provided in the various panels and displays.
FIGURE 02-32-30-00 HSI WINDOW, GEAR IN TRANSIT WITH TOO LONG EXTENSION TIME
LANDING GEAR
In case of total hydraulic power loss, the landing gear can still be extended manually with
the three emergency gear handles.
BRAKING SYSTEM
In case of total hydraulic power loss, braking is still possible, using parking brake handle,
thanks to the brake accumulator.
CAUTION
Do not go beyond the first parking brake detent during landing roll.
CAS MESSAGES
BOTH BRAKE SYSTEM Total failure of both brake systems. Only emergency
park braking is available
02-33-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
02-33-10 DESCRIPTION
General
Cockpit lights
Cabin lights
Servicing lights
Exterior lights
Emergency lighting
INTRODUCTION
Lighting circuit
breakers C/B panel
lighting switch
Cockpit lighting
control panel
Reversion
Panel (RP)
SOURCES
GENERAL
Cockpit lighting provides general illumination, specific lighting for instruments, and map
lighting.
Cabin area lighting provides illumination for warning signs and area illumination for passenger
safety and convenience.
Individual lights are provided for the forward and aft servicing compartments, baggage
compartment, and nose cone compartment.
Exterior lighting includes navigation, landing, taxi, anti-collision and wing ice detection lights.
All interior and exterior lights can be manually controlled through the overhead panel
pushbuttons and toggle switches except for the baggage, forward and aft servicing
compartment lighting that is controlled by micro-switches located on each door.
COCKPIT LIGHTS
Cockpit lighting consists of dome, reading, glareshield, circuit breaker panel, overhead panel,
instrument and indicator lights. The lighting control panel is located in the copilot overhead
zone.
DOME LIGHTS
Two dome lights located on each side of the overhead panel are provided for general
illumination of the cockpit area. The dome lights are controlled by a DOME rotary knob
located in the INTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel. This rheostat allows setting
of the dome light from DIM to BRIGHT.
Each ceiling light contains three bulbs, one for normal operation (28 VDC) and two for
emergency operation (5 VDC). The dome lights are supplied by the main batteries.
READING LIGHTS
The two swivel reading lights are located in the cockpit headliner above both pilots. The
associated rheostat rotary switches are also located in the headliner.
Brightness adjustment of four 14.1 in-PDU and MDU LCD displays is controlled by the
reversion panel located in the cockpit center pedestal. Each LCD display is controlled
through its associated DIM / OFF – AUTO - REV inner rotary knob (rheostat).
PEDESTAL, UPPER STRIP PANEL, SECONDARY FLIGHT DISPLAY AND SIDE LEDGE
EQUIPMENT
The PANEL rotary knob, located in the cockpit lighting control panel sets the level of lighting
for all the equipment located in the cockpit. A variable 0 to 5 VDC power supply controls the
equipment lighting.
The two check-list controllers, located at the end of the center pedestal, are permanently
illuminated with a 28 VDC power source. The lighting is not adjustable and continuously
operates at a day level.
OVERHEAD PANEL
The overhead panel is divided into two distinct zones for the setting of the lighting:
- The pushbuttons with status indications, controlled by the DIM / BRIGHT switch of the
cockpit lighting control panel,
- The functionnal diagrams, systems boundary lines, marking on cockpit lighting control
panel and borders, controlled by the OVERHEAD rotary knob (rheostat) located on the
cockpit lighting control panel.
The instrument lighting is provided by four strip electro-luminescent lights (LED), powered by
28 VDC.
The SHIELD rotary knob, located on the cockpit lighting control panel, controls the
brightness adjustment of the instrument panel lighting.
The Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) panel, placards and manual pressurization rotary
knob are lighted by the shield lighting.
Annunciator and indicator comprise the following switches: EVENT, FMS MSG, SIL,
MASTER CAUTION, MASTER WARNING, VHF 1 EMERG (VHF 1 emergency frequency
guarded switch), APR O'RIDE and APR DISARM.
The SIL and EVENT switches are permanently illuminated in white on a dark background. A
thin illuminated white border surrounds the text.
The guarded emergency VHF 1 switch carries the 121.5 MHz label, written in white on the
switch (dark background) and VHF 1 EMERG placard, applied below. The switch is
illuminated amber when activated.
The DIM / BRIGHT switch located in the right overhead lighting control panel controls the
level of lighting of these switches. In BRIGHT (daylight operation), the lighting intensity is not
reduced. In DIM (night lighting), lighting intensity is reduced.
The circuit breaker panel is illuminated with two spotlights located on the bulkhead behind
the pilot and the copilot. They are controlled with the C.B. PANEL pushbutton located on the
bottom right circuit breaker panel.
CABIN LIGHTS
The passenger cabin is equipped with lighting for the entrance, stairs, toilets, galley area and
cabin. Illuminated ordinance signs are also provided throughout the cabin area.
The entrance lighting control panel located on the left hand side of bulkhead of the main
entrance door includes:
- ENTRY LIGHTS pushbutton which controls the passenger cabin main entrance lighting
system,
- STAIR LIGHTS pushbutton which controls the passenger door stair lighting system,
- AISLE LIGHTS pushbutton which controls the passenger cabin aisle lighting system,
- PYLON LIGHTS pushbutton which controls the exterior lighting systems of the baggage
compartment door and the refueling area,
- BATT IN USE amber pushbutton which, when illuminated, indicates that a system is
supplied by the battery circuit.
Pushbuttons are illuminated green when inactive and amber when active through a
combination of green and red LED.
The airplane entrance and galley are illuminated by spots and a fluorescent lighting system.
The entrance fluorescent lighting system is supplied with power from inverters that use a 28
VDC A2 bus input; the spots are supplied by A2 bus.
The galley lighting system is supplied by optional feeders (A4 bus, B4 bus).
An ENTRY LIGHTS pushbutton, located on the lighting control panel, controls the entrance
lighting.
Pushbuttons located in the galley control the galley lighting.
A BATT IN USE light indicates when batteries supply equipment.
STAIRS LIGHTING
The stairs are illuminated by an electro-luminescent lighting system. Each stair is illuminated
by an individual spotlight.
The stairs lighting is directly supplied from the 28 VDC battery bus.
Two pushbuttons control the stairs lighting:
- One located on the lighting control panel (STAIR LIGHTS),
- The other by a pushbutton located on the middle step of the stairs left side, when the
passenger door is open.
Stair lights
The passenger cabin is equipped with reading and table lights located in the passenger
service unit.
Both lighting systems are supplied with a 28 VDC power.
Switch control panels are located within the side-ledges or armrests near each seat location
or other designated areas.
The cabin indirect ceiling lighting system is powered from inverters supplied with 28 VDC.
The lighting system consists of four rows of fluorescent tubes located within the upper and
lower valance panels (typical).
The cabin indirect lights are controlled through the lighting panel located in the galley and
the CABIN pushbutton located in the INTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel.
The CABIN pushbutton of the overhead panel allows the pilots to cut off:
- The entrance and galley lighting or,
- The entire cabin lighting whatever the position of the related switches.
When the airplane electrical system is powered, the switch shows no illuminated
annunciator or status light and all lights can be illuminated through the lighting panel of
the galley.
Pushing once the button cuts off the entrance and galley lighting. The PAX status light
then illuminates in steady blue above the CABIN pushbutton.
Pushing the button a second time cuts off cabin, galley and entrance lighting. The amber
OFF annunciator light is then illuminated below the CABIN pushbutton.
The lighting panel located in the galley allows ceiling or valance lights to be illuminated in
the forward or aft cabin, at passenger's request.
Individual switch control panels located throughout the cabin area at designated seat
locations control the indirect lighting system.
VIP seat locations and other areas may be designated to allow for lighting control of the
cabin areas.
The illuminated FASTEN BELTS and signs are located throughout the
cabin area and are visible from all seat locations. One RETURN TO SEAT sign is located in
the toilets.
Control switches are located in the cockpit. The pushbutton are in the INTERIOR LIGHTS
area of the overhead panel, with the and symbols. The RETURN TO SEAT sign
illuminates at the same time as the FASTEN BELTS sign.
AISLE LIGHTING
Aisle lighting consists of lights distributed along the aisle on the bottom of galley, seats and
sofa.
The aisle lighting system is directly supplied from the 28 VDC battery bus.
The AISLE LIGHTS pushbutton, located on the entrance lighting control panel, controls the
aisle lighting.
TOILET LIGHTS
The toilet lighting system is powered from a 28 VDC and inverters for fluorescent tubes.
The toilet lighting is controlled by pushbuttons located on the bulkhead.
A fluorescent tube inverter receives power from the main batteries. Therefore, it is not
affected by an electrical circuit power failure.
SERVICING LIGHTS
FLASHLIGHTS
Two flashlights are provided and mounted within the cockpit area. They can be rechargeable
in option.
A hand light is provided for inspection of equipment items in the nose cone area.
This inspection light is controlled with a built-in switch and directly supplied from the battery
circuit.
A switch located on the baggage door control panel (LIGHT) allows baggage compartment
exterior illumination for night baggage handling. Another way to control this light is the
PYLON LIGHTS pushbutton located on the passenger lighting control panel.
The fueling coupling and the pressure refueling panel lighting are automatically lighted when
their respective access door is open.
The refueling area light is controlled by the PYLON LIGHTS pushbutton located on the
passenger lighting control panel.
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
Green wing tip light Anticollision light (upper))) White navigation and
anticollision lights
Landing lights
Logo light
Taxi light
For airplane S/N≥78 LED navigation lights are installed on the wing tips. For airplane
S/N < 78 LED navigation lights are optional and can be installed in place of incandescent
bulb navigation lights. If a "F" flag is displayed on the light itself, no specific action is
required from crew: it means that the light is operative but needs to be replaced within the
next 30 days. If no "F": no action is required even if some LEDs are burnt out.
The logo lighting (option) is provided by two lights located on the left and right sides of the
horizontal stabilizer upper surface.
Navigation lights and logo lights are both controlled by the NAV pushbutton located in the
EXTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel.
Logo lights are automatically switched off at landing gear retraction and automatically
switched on when landing gear is extended regardless of switch position.
The pushbutton is located in the EXTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel.
LANDING LIGHTS
The two 600 W landing lights are located in a flush enclosure in each side of the wing
leading edge to fuselage fairings. The landing lights provide an in flight forward illumination
of the landing area. A ventilation inlet provides cooling for the lights.
NOTE
Ground operations are limited to a 15-minute cycle with a 45-minute cooling period between
use.
The landing lights illumination is controlled by the two LANDING selector switches located in
the EXTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel. The switch features three positions:
OFF, PULSE and ON.
In the PULSE position, the landing lights are flashing in phase opposition. In the ON
position, the landing lights are both steady on. In both positions, the blue LDG status light is
on.
TAXI LIGHTS
The 150 W taxi light is located on the nose gear strut and illuminates the area directly in
front of the airplane. It provides visibility during taxi evolutions. If the nose gear is not down-
locked, the taxi light remains off regardless of switch positions at the light control panel.
The pushbutton located in the EXTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel
controls the illumination of the taxi lights. When lights are on, the status light is on.
One 85 W ice detection light is located on each side of the fuselage forward section near the
fuselage-wing fairing. These lights enable the flight crew to detect wing leading-edge icing
during night operation or during low ambient light conditions in flight.
The pushbutton located in the EXTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel
controls the illumination of the wing ice detection lights. When lights are on, the
status light is on.
EMERGENCY LIGHTING
In case of a total electrical failure, the emergency lighting system ensures illumination of the
cockpit, emergency exit, overwing escape route and passenger door. This lighting system is
supplied by three nickel-cadmium batteries charged by the onboard electrical circuit, as long
as the EMERG LIGHTS three-position switch is on the ARM position. The batteries can
supply for electrical power approximately 10 minutes after an electrical failure.
The emergency batteries supply power to the following:
- Pilot and copilot dome lights,
- Passenger door:
o Two spotlights,
o TO UNLOCK MOVE UPWARD THE YELLOW HANDLE sign,
o EXIT signs,
- Aisle spotlights,
- Emergency exit:
o EXIT sign,
o PULL HERE TO OPEN sign,
o exit handle,
- Evacuation light on lower wing surface,
- Outside emergency exit light.
The emergency lighting system is controlled with the OFF-ON-ARM toggle switch located in
the INTERIOR LIGHTS zone of the overhead panel.
In the OFF position, no power is supplied to the emergency lighting system. If the airplane
electrical circuit is energized with the switch in the OFF position, the status light above the
switch illuminates.
In the ON position, the emergency lighting system is energized and the EMERG LIGHTS
status light is illuminated for testing. Power is taken from the emergency batteries.
In the ARM position, the emergency lights remain off providing the airplane electrical system
is energized. The lights will automatically illuminate in the event of a total electrical system
failure. For normal in flight conditions, the switch should be armed. The three batteries are
charging as long as the airplane electrical system operates normally.
SYNTHETIC TABLE
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION
TO DEACTIVATE
Pushbutton functions
are:
Off / ON Off ON
Pushbutton functions
are:
OFF / NAV On /
NAV-LOGO On OFF NAV On NAV and
LOGO On
Pushbutton functions
are:
OFF / ANTICOL RED On OFF RED RED and
/ ANTICOL RED and
ANTICOL On WHITE
WHITE On
ANTICOL
On
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION
TO DEACTIVATE
Functions of toggle
switches are:
ON
OFF / PULSE / ON
PULSE
Pushbutton functions
are:
Off / ON
Off ON
Illuminates FASTEN
SEAT BELT ordinance
signs in the cabin area
Pushbutton functions
are:
Off ON
Off / ON
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION
TO DEACTIVATE
Illuminates
ordinance signs in the
cabin area
Pushbutton functions
are:
Off ON
Off / ON
Pushbutton functions
are:
OFF / PAX On / All
OFF PAX On and All cabin
entry OFF lights on
CONTROL FUNCTION
CONTROL FUNCTION
GENERAL
Circuit protection is provided by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the
overhead panel.
02-34-05 GENERAL
Introduction
02-34-10 DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Navigation function
Flight Management System (FMS)
Other equipment
Air Data System (ADS)
02-34-42 RADIO-NAVIGATION
Introduction
Controls and indications
Radio-Navigation modes
NAV backup tuning (A/C equipped with MKB with CPDLC function)
02-34-45 SURVEILLANCE
Weather radar
Lightning sensor system
ATC / TCAS
EGPWS
INTRODUCTION
EASy uses various windows on PDU and MDU to interface with the onboard navigation
systems.
In normal configuration, the PDU shows:
- ADI: primary flight data (attitude, flight path, airspeed, altitude, vertical velocity), altitude
pre-select, baro-set, radio altitude, and AFCS mode annunciation.
- HSI: heading and track information, and navigation data (FMS, VOR-LOC, ADF, and
DME), weather radar, EGPWS, airplane configuration, stabilizer trim setting, radio
frequency, fuel, temperature, GS/TAS and time information.
- ENG-CAS,
- 1/6 configurable window: a choice of ENG-TRM-BRK, RADIOS, SENSORS or TRAFFIC
In normal configuration, each MDU may show up to 4 windows, including:
- I-NAV (navigation display, lateral map, vertical situation display, optional uplink weather),
- Waypoint List (WPT LIST),
- Flight Management Window (FMW),
- Jeppesen © Charts (CHARTS) - optional,
- SYNOPTICS pages,
- AVIONICS pages,
- Communication Management Function (CMF) / Airborne Flight Information System (AFIS)
(optional),
- MAINT (maintenance data),
- VIDEO - optional,
- Electronic CheckList (ECL).
The HUD displays flight data in an ADI-like and an HSI, this display automatically changes,
depending on the phase of flight.
In option, the HUD can display the Enhanced Flight Vision system (EFVS), a video that
overlay the standard display.
INTRODUCTION
EASy Flight Management System comprises 2 FMS (3rd one as an option), both using the
following input devices to compute the airplane position and performance data:
- 2 GPS modules,
- 2 DME,
- 2 VOR,
- 2 IRS, (3rd one as an option).
NAVIGATION FUNCTION
NAVIGATION RESOURCES
Two independent MRC are installed: MRC 1 under the floor, immediately forward of the
entranceway; MRC 2 in the nose cone.
Each MRC houses:
- 1 VOR/ILS/VHF Data Link (VIDL) module,
- 1 DME module,
- 1 ADF module,
- 1 VHF module,
- 1 transponder (XPDR),
- 1 Network Interface Module (NIM).
VOR and ADF raw data can be displayed on the HSI.
The airplane is fitted with 2 micro Inertial Reference Units (IRU). A third IRU is available
as an option. The IRS gives inertial position, velocities and accelerations, and IRS-GPS
hybrid velocities.
IRS operation requires system initialization (entry of latitude and longitude) during
alignment. GPS position is usually used for initialization.
Once aligned, the IRS receives GPS autonomous data and air data information (altitude,
altitude rate, and true air speed) from an Air Data System (ADS).
No control device is required for IRS mode management. Each IRS manages its modes
(alignment, navigation, end of flight) without any crew action.
Two types of automatic alignment are performed on ground by an IRU in NAV mode:
- Stationary align (Full),
- Auto realign.
Stationary alignment (full) commences approximately 5 seconds after initial power on.
Duration of full alignment requires 5 to 17 minutes depending on current latitude
(between 78° North and 78° South). Longer times are required at higher latitudes.
Current position is entered as a function of FMS position and should be entered within the
alignment period. No navigational information is available from the IRS during stationary
alignment. Excessive airplane movement during alignment will result in automatic full re-
alignment beginning 30 seconds after the excessive movement ends.
Auto realign starts when no airplane motion is detected while in navigation mode after
stationary alignment (initial alignment) is complete. By this realignment, an IRU
periodically corrects position and heading, and zeroes out any velocities until motion is
detected. During alignment, the IRU continues to provide valid navigation data. Auto
realign continues updating at one-minute intervals until excessive motion is detected.
Approximately one minute after the airplane stops motion, auto re-align will re-
commence.
After an IRS in-flight shutdown (i.e. transient loss of electrical power), an in-flight
alignment is automatically commenced without any crew action once electrical
power is restored. IRS attitudes are recovered within 5 seconds if the airplane is
maintained wings level without any pitch or roll movements. Automatic alignment
will continue for 5 to 17 minutes depending on current latitude. Airplane
accelerations and maneuvers will shorten the time to complete the alignment.
During alignment, a pilot can manually enter a heading on the SENSORS window.
The Flight Path Symbol (FPS) and Acceleration Chevron (AC) are not available
from this IRS until re-alignment is complete.
2 GPS modules are installed, one per Modular Avionics Unit (MAU).
Both GPS work automatically, without any pilot action.
The FMS uses GPS valid data to compute airplane position.
The pilot can read each GPS independent position in SENSORS window.
CREW INTERFACE
Flight planning actions are performed using either the I-NAV graphical interface or or the
Waypoint List (WPT LIST).
Flight parameters are organized into 5 Phases Of Flight (POF) displayed in the Flight
Management Window (FMW):
- Pre-flight,
- Departure,
- Cruise,
- Arrival,
- Post-flight.
NOTE
Refer to 02-34-20 up to 02-34-38 WINDOWS AND ASSOCIATED TABS sub-sections for
details.
POSITION COMPUTATION
The FMS determines the best reference position update source (e.g. blended GPS position,
DME-DME radio position, VOR-DME radio position or blended IRS position) to use for
computing the airplane position. Current FMS mode is displayed in the SENSORS window.
The FMS uses a position and velocity filter. If no reference position source is available, the
FMS uses a Dead Reckoning (DR) mode of navigation.
In DR mode, a "NO POSITION SENSOR" FMS message is triggered and displayed in the
FMS message box in I-NAV window. A "MSG" label is also displayed in each HSI indicating
a new FMS message.
The FMS manages the RNP value with regards to the flight phase. Transition into or
between these flight phases is as follows:
- Departure: when the airplane is less than 30 Nm from origin (direct distance is
considered) or the active flight plan leg is part of a departure procedure (SID).
- Oceanic / Remote: when the airplane is more than 200 Nm from the nearest NAVAID,
more than 30 Nm from origin or destination airport, and not flying a terminal area
procedure. The FMS transitions out of the oceanic / remote phase of flight, when the
closest NAVAID to the airplane is less than 65 Nm away or when the departure, arrival,
approach, or missed approach phase of flight conditions apply.
- En route: when the airplane is not in the Oceanic, Departure, Arrival, Approach or
Missed Approach phases.
- Arrival: when the airplane is within 30 Nm of the destination airport or the active flight
plan leg is part of an arrival procedure (STAR), but the airplane is not on an approach.
- Approach: if the active flight plan leg is part of an approach procedure selected from
the navigation database and the airplane is within 2 Nm of the Final Approach Fix (FAF)
or between FAF and the Missed Approach Point.
- Missed approach: if an approach is selected from the database, the missed approach
starts at the Missed Approach Point (MAP) and continues to the MAP holding point.
Note that the TERM annunciation is displayed in the ADI when the FMS is in Departure,
Arrival or Missed Approach flight phase.
For each phase of flight, the FMS will consider the following default RNP value:
- Departure: 1.00
- En route 2.00
- Oceanic / Remote: 10.0
- Arrival: 1.00
- Approach: 0.30
- Missed approach: 1.00
The crew can modify the default flight phase RNP value in the AVIONICS window / FMS
Setup tab, or can manually modify the current RNP value in the SENSORS window /
Navigation tab / Performance page.
Refer to sections 02-34-24 and 02-34-28 respectively for further details.
When the crew manually enters an RNP value, priority is given to this manual entry (note
that a confirmation is required if this entry is higher than the current RNP default value)
The FMS will cancel the manual entry (and display the related FMS message “PILOT RNP
CANCEL”) when transitioning into a flight phase of lower RNP value or when the flight phase
transitions to Arrival or Approach.
The “high latitude area” is defined as being above 72° 30' N or below 59° 30' S when
entering and below 72° N or above 59° S when leaving the area.
The FMS automatically switches to true heading when entering one of the high latitude
areas. HSI heading is switched to true and an FMS message ACTIVE MODE IS TRUE HDG
is displayed. This switch is necessary for the FMS to calculate the magnetic in adding the
true heading to the stored magnetic variation. Magnetic variation up to 73° N or 60° S is
stored in the FMS. Above 73° N latitude and below 60° S latitude, magnetic heading cannot
be calculated by the FMS.
Upon leaving a high latitude area provided MAG remains the selected mode, the FMS and
HSI automatically switch back to magnetic heading. The FMS message ACTIVE MODE IS
MAG HDG is displayed when the switch occurs.
POLAR NAVIGATION
CAUTION
This function is not certified.
The “polar area” is defined as being above 85° N or below 85° S when entering the area,
and below 84° N or above 84° S when leaving.
ANNUNCIATIONS
FMS annunciations will appear on the PDU and MDU when certain conditions exist.
PDU annunciations appear as 2 – 4 letters. Examples include:
- APProach mode (APP),
- TERMinal mode (TERM),
- DeGRaded mode (DGR).
MDU annunciations appear in an FMS message field that pops up in the upper portion of the
I-NAV map (if selected). A "MSG" label is also displayed in each HSI indicating a new FMS
message.
MDU message reports include:
- Unable Required Navigation Performance (RNP) condition
- Position input differs from the FMS position by a pre-determined distance
- FMS operational messages
OTHER EQUIPMENT
The airplane is equipped with 1 RA. As an option, the 2nd RA is required for hand flying
CAT II & III ILS approaches with the use of HUD.
The Radar Altimeter (RA) comprises a receiver and a transmitter with their respective
antennas.
WEATHER RADAR
The weather radar is designed for weather detection and ground mapping. The primary
purpose of the airborne weather radar is to detect storms along the flight path and give to
the crew member a visual color indication of rainfall intensity and turbulence content.
The Lightning Sensor System (LSS) is used to detect and locate areas of lightning activity in
a 200 NM radius around the airplane and to give the crew a visual display of lightning rate of
occurrence and position relative to the airplane.
Lightning Sensor System (LSS) installation comprises:
- An antenna,
- A processor unit.
In EASy, Traffic alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and the transponder (XPDR)
are integrated.
HGS COMPUTER
AIRCRAFT
POWER
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
ADS data is sent to the onboard navigation system and/or displayed on PDU / MDU.
The primary flight data (altitude, airspeed) are permanently displayed on the PDU.
The vertical speed is baro inertial and not displayed on PDU when the corresponding ADS
fails.
In normal configuration, ADA 1 (ADA 2) output data is displayed on LH (RH) PDU.
If an ADS fails, cross side ADA output data can be displayed on both PDU in pushing the
ADS pushbutton on Reversion Panel (RP).
The ADM, as an absolute air pressure sensing, is the ADS primary data capture module.
Each ADM capture data from its 2 onside sensors, for measuring the static pressure (Ps)
and total pressure (Pt).
TAT is sensed by a dual channel probe and sent to both ADA which to supply compute
static temperature.
For heating elements in the probes refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 30.
The SFD can only show the airmass flight path angle (refer to 02-34A-50).
INTRODUCTION
This chapter chronologically describes the steps of flight plan insertion from airplane power
on through engine start.
This description does not necessarily follow the same order as the normal procedures
checklist (refer to CODDE 2 / Chapter 02).
AT AIRPLANE POWER UP
With the batteries and MINI LOAD on, typical PDU / MDU configuration is:
From this point, the description in this chapter is based on these given conditions:
- APU is running and APU air and generator are being utilized
- A new FPLN (KTEB-KCMH) is being created (this FPLN has not been stored previously)
- IRS are being aligned using GPS position
- ATIS is known
- Enroute winds are known
- The new FPLN will be saved
APU RUNNING
Isolation bus ties are closed. Select LH and RH AV MASTER on. PDU / MDU configuration
switches to four displays. Recommended windows organization is as follows:
In the lower MDU, view the window, tab. Verify initial data (Time, Date).
In “Databases”, the flight crew can check version and validity of the installed databases.
Note that “charts” is only displayed when the option electronic Jeppesen charts is installed.
In “Tail number”, the pilots input airplane registration, and in “Flt ID” the callsign (as in the
ICAO FPLN) that the transponder transmits to ATC radars.
Click on the soft key. A dialog box appears:
The dialog box displays (in the right column) radio buttons with corresponding available
geographic positions:
- Lat/Lon – a last known FMS position (at power off), which may be changed by crew
input from the keyboard
- Ref Wpt – is the closest airport to the last known FMS position. Its ICAO identifier is
displayed in the box under Ref Wpt
- GPS1 / GPS2 – current position of indicated GPS receiver
- IRS1 / IRS2 / IRS3 (if installed) – These selections are normally dashed until alignment
cycle complete
IRS and FMS alignment is normally performed on GPS position. Select the radio button of
choice, click on soft key. This initializes “Current Position” to choice selected.
Click on tab:
Select Off.
In normal flight, is defaulted to Full Perf.
has two checkbox choices: or . Default is both
unchecked. If were checked, a disk must be inserted in the loader to receive output at
the end of the flight. only outputs data to the onboard printer.
For and , fill in an estimated take-off fuel and landing fuel quantity
allowance (for performance computation). Estimates can be found in CODDE 3, QRH 1. For
this example, input “300” and “200”.
are already filled, in based on certification values. Usually there is nothing to
change here. Leave the default settings for this example. (To get database defaults,
highlight the box, press CLR DEL on the MKB. The database default appear in the box)
Click on tab.
Refer to CODDE 2 and to the airport charts (STAR, SID, IAC, etc.).
At this point we are done with windows. With the cursor in the AVIONICS
window, press on CCD and click on :
This extends the 1/6 FLIGHT MGMT window (FMW) to a 1/2 window while replacing the
AVIONICS window. The pre-flight Phase Of Flight (POF) tab is the default display.
NOTE
As an aid for data insertion, the cursor normally moves to the next entry box whenever data is
“clicked“ into place. Therefore, automatic cursor movements are assumed (and not mentioned)
unless additional clarity is required.
For this example, a flight plan from Teterboro, NJ (KTEB) to Columbus, OH (KCMH) is being
entered. The alternate is Cincinnati, OH (KCVG). Route details are supplied as needed.
From the Flight Management Window (pre-flight Phase Of Flight tab), enter data in the
tab as follows:
To create a new flight plan, move cursor to FPLN Name and enter origin and destination
(separated by “-“ as shown) using the MKB. A stored FPLN could be selected, but for training
purposes we are creating a new one. Press <ENTER> or click on CCD and the cursor moves
to . Notice that both and were automatically filled in and
was illuminated by the system. From here, the cursor steps through to each next step when
the CCD is clicked (or <ENTER> pressed).
Now verify (KTEB) and click the CCD. Verify (KCMH) and click again. For
this example, enter KCVG in , and press <ENTER> (or click). If an alternate is not
desired, simply click on the empty box to move the cursor to the softkey.
Click on , which inputs the information into “pending” and moves the cursor to the
softkey on the WPT LIST (on the upper MDU). It is not necessary to activate yet.
The rest of the FPLN can be inserted directly on the WPT LIST.
Immediately below the departure airport waypoint is an drop down menu. Move cursor
to the menu box and type in “FJC” on the MKB, then <ENTER>.
NOTE
During this process, if the I-NAV map is displayed with a sufficiently large scale, the origin,
destination and alternate appear in cyan as waypoints (stars). Each successive waypoint
appears as they are clicked, with a cyan line from the previous waypoint.
After entering “FJC”, a secondary page appears with a choice of FJC in either
“USA” or “CHINA”. The cursor is located in the top box (USA). Click (using the CCD) on the
1st choice (USA). That waypoint’s information is moved to the selection box with white letters
and a white border. The cursor moves to the softkey (in the lower right corner). Click
on to enter the waypoint and return to the WPT LIST.
NOTE
When entering waypoints in the WPT LIST, and multiple choices of any waypoint are available,
a cyan box appears around the closest choice in the page. All waypoints with
the same ID are listed in order of distance from the previous waypoint (closest at the top), with
a country indication next to waypoint name.
Type in and insert the next waypoint "ETX" in a similar manner. Then enter the airway "J60"
with its exit point "DRAPE". As "ETX" defines the entry point onto the "J60" airway, click on
to display drop down menu with three choices:
o Airway
o KCMH (Destination) Arrival
o KTEB (Origin) Departure
Select "Airway", then "J60" in Airway list and select "DRAPE" as Exit Wpt. Notice that "Exit
Wpt" can be filtered by "Name" (ICAO waypoint name) or "Ident" (Navaid name).
NOTE
Scrolling (using the CCD Data Set Knob) is required to view portions of the list when it
exceeds window size.
After inserting DRAPE, complete FPLN with VINSE J80 AIR KCMH.
Insert "VINSE" in the WPT LIST, then click , select , select "J80" and
“BELLAIRE” (stands for “AIR” navaid which can also be selected with filter Ident). Then click
.
An alternative to insert an aiway with Exit Wpt is to type in directly in the WPT LIST (in
filed): J60.DRAPE, J80.BELLAIRE…
After inserting BELLAIRE, FPLN entry is complete except for the SID, STAR and Approach.
The STAR will be entered next; the SID and Approach will be entered later.
To enter the STAR, first click on the “X” in the upper right of the page that
appeared when BELLAIRE was inserted. An underlying page appears. Click on
for drop down choices. Select .
Skip boxes for runway and approach choices and select “BREMN3” with the “AIR” transition,
then .
Scroll the WPT List down to view BREMN. Move the cursor to BREMN and click which brings
down a drop down menu. Select , which brings in the page again. Move
cursor to highlight the. box (lower left of WPT LIST) and click. Destination (KCMH) is
added to the list and the cursor moves to the softkey.
NOTE
Once the FPLN is activated, cyan waypoints and routes turn white.
Check the FPLN route for accuracy, discontinuities and that Destination is the last waypoint.
This example requires the scroll feature to view the entire WPT List. Check the WPT LIST and
I-NAV map to insure all legs are correct. Use a combination of scale adjustment and
/ to view the FPLN on the I-NAV map. If correct, then click on
to confirm.
NOTE
If an incorrect waypoint is been found in the FPLN, click on the waypoint in question in either
the I-NAV map or the WPT LIST. A dropdown menu appears. Select and click. The
cursor moves to the softkey. A cyan line is drawn on the I-NAV map to display the
pending change. If correct, click on to complete delete process.
A change in FPLN was just received and must be inserted. The FPLN now reads ELIOT J60
DRAPE VINSE J80 AIR. A leg from ELIOT to ETX must be added and one from FJC to ETX
must be deleted. To accomplish this, click on KTEB and place ELIOT in the page. After
entering, click in the ensuing page. Select J80, filter Exit Wpt by ”Ident” and select
“ETX”. Once is clicked, the new route is inserted and FJC is deleted. If everything is
correct, click on to confirm.
NOTE
Additional methods of changing flight plans and removing waypoints are discussed in other
chapters.
Clicking on accepts the flight plan into memory and moves the cursor to the lower
MDU, into the Flight Management Window ( tab, ”Crz Spd” block):
Navigating through the tab is aided by automatic cursor movement to the next box
as it did in the tab.
Clicking on Crz Spd box activates a dropdown menu box containing the following choices:
- LRC – Long Range Cruise
- Max End – Maximum Endurance speed
- Max Spd – Maximum Speed
- Manual – adds two boxes (Mach / IAS combination) next to Crz Spd box
For this example, click “Manual” and insert “.82” and “300” in the M and Kt boxes.
Click on Fuel Res to drop down another menu containing:
- NBAA – provides NBAA standard reserves
- Time – requires a time (in minutes to be used)
- Pounds – requires a minimum fuel load reserve
Click “NBAA” for this example.
Continue inserting data on this tab with the following given conditions:
- Initial cruise altitude – FL340
- Step increase – 0 feet
- Wind/Temperature at – FL340
- 265 T / 85 Kt
- -47oC / + 5 ISA Deviation (input either temperature or ISA Deviation and the other will be
calculated)
The cursor moves to the FUEL / Weight tab when this data input is complete.
In the tab, complete all boxes (BOW, Fuel, etc.) with the following data:
When all required inputs are satisfied, the button illuminates. Click . The
system re-computes ETE and computes , and . The
computed results are displayed both here and on the WPT LIST:
FIGURE 02-34-15-22 FUEL / WEIGHT TAB AND WPT LIST ESTIMATION DATA
NOTE
At power up, the green value in the Fuel box is total fuel quantity as indicated by fuel gauges. It
must be updated for correct computations during pre-flight if refuelling is done after power up.
Fuel quantity (indicated in the Fuel box) is automatically synchronized with the fuel gauges
during first engine start (initial fuel flow detection) and during first engine shut-down (cessation
of fuel flow). FQ and FR remain synchronized as long as one engine is stopped, even in flight.
In the tab, click on to drop down the procedure dialog box. Select
Departure Runway (01), then SID Transition (TETRO5):
NOTE
Click :
In this example, cancel the discontinuity, if one exists, by clicking on the Discontinuity box. A
dropdown menu appears. Click “Delete Wpt” which removes the discontinuity, then confirm by
clicking .
NOTE
It is not always acceptable to delete a discontinuity. They are frequently used to serve as a
“break“ in the flight plan to allow for ATC instructions to the next fix (i.e. radar vectors, etc.). It is
up to the crew to determine when it is appropriate to delete each discontinuity.
The fuel computed for the flight may change when a discontinuity is maintained in the flight
plan.
Complete remaining tab fields (most are already completed in green) except for the
field (used for HGS). Before clicking each, confirm green box data for accuracy
(and change if necessary). and are optional boxes unless specific
obstacle clearances are required for departure.
Fill in tab fields with ATIS parameters and take-off configuration as shown.
When complete, click to confirm and compute take-off data.
Once data is computed, it is displayed in amber. Speeds are displayed green when the actual
slats-flaps setting corresponds to the configuration entered in S+FLAPS box.
Verify accuracy and confirm by clicking in tab:
With flight plan now complete, move cursor to FMW / pre-flight POF, FPLN tab, into FPLN
Name box. Using the MKB, enter FPLN name (e.g. KTEB KCMH) and SAVE. This saves the
FPLN for future use.
NOTE
SID, STAR and Alternate portions are not saved in a stored FPLN.
Configure PDU (VOR CDI and ADF needle in the HSI and corresponding frequencies) as
appropriate.
GENERAL
The Flight Management Window is accessible from the main menu on the
CCD. It provides pilot interface for:
- FMS performance initialization,
- Performance prediction and computation,
- SID, STAR and approach retrieval and review,
- Advisory Take-Off and Landing Data (TOLD) computation.
The Flight Management Window (FMW) can be displayed on either MDU in the 1/6, 1/3
horizontal, or 1/2 format.
The FMW provides access to Flight Management System (FMS) performance using:
- Route Type Controller (RTC),
- Phase Of Flight selection (POF).
RTC
POF
In the FMW and WPT LIST windows, a Route Type Controller (RTC), located in the top left
corner, toggles between active and secondary flight plans. These controllers are identical in
function.
The active flight plan is the flight plan currently in use by the FMS. The active flight plan is the
primary flight plan and contains:
- FROM waypoint,
- TO waypoint (may also be the destination),
- Destination,
- Missed approach procedure,
- Alternate flight plan (if desired and inserted).
While one FPLN is active, the FMS provides capability to build and review a completely
independent flight plan. It is designated the secondary flight plan.
A secondary flight plan contains (as a minimum):
- FROM waypoint,
- TO waypoint (may also be the destination),
- Destination.
When a secondary FPLN is saved, performance information is stored, but departure (runway
and SID) and arrival (STAR, approach, and runway) information is not.
The FMW contains Phases Of Flight (POF) information pages sequenced and organized to
crew tasks during flight.
Manual selection tabs, indicating each phase, are located at the top of the window. Each tab,
with its corresponding POF pictogram, displays in green when selected. Selection of a tab
displays the appropriate POF page into view. Each window displays multiple fields relative to
selected POF for selected Route Type.
The five POF pages contain:
- Preflight – flight plan creation/selection, including altitude, speed and fuel requirements.
- Departure – runway and SID selection including weather data initialization and advisory
take-off (TOLD) performance computations.
- Cruise – performance summary data including what-if computations and One Engine Out
conditions.
- Approach – terminal procedures (runway, approach and STAR), including weather data
initialization and advisory landing (TOLD) performance computations.
- Post-flight – summary data.
After entering parameters, the cursor automatically moves to the next field or tab to ease
insertion of data and provide sequential prompts.
The pre-flight POF provides for system initialization, active flight plan selection, performance
initialization, and weight data. The figure below illustrates pre-flight POF displayed using 1/2
window.
FPLN PAGE
The Flight Plan (FPLN) tab provides the ability to create, retrieve, save and delete a FPLN. A
FPLN can be created entirely by the crew or modified from a stored FPLN.
There are three ways to enter FPLN airport origin and destination airports:
- Key in airport ICAO identifiers for Origin and Destination fields using MKB,
- Key in a FPLN name in field (ICAO identifier dash separated; e.g. KTEB-
KCMH). Origin and Destination are automatically updated after <ENTER> activation on
CCD or MKB,
- Select a flight plan from the Stored FPLN .
soft key inserts selected flight plan into the pending flight plan.
and soft keys respectively delete the selected flight plan from the stored FPLN
list or save the active (or secondary) flight plan to the FPLN stored list.
Pilot Selection
This selection allows the pilot to create a flight plan by directly inserting Origin and
Destination or by selecting a flight plan from the Stored FPLN list. Pilot is the default
selection.
The Airborne Flight Information System (AFIS) can be used to download a flight plan and
weather information from a flight planning provider.
Refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 23 for AFIS description
Upon initial entry to this page, all soft keys are unselectable (greyed out) and all boxes
default to white dashes.
AFIS data is requested by either Number (default) or FPLN Data.
When the Number radio button is selected, the Transmit Request soft key remains greyed
out until a number has been entered. Once entered, Transmit Request soft key becomes
available (cyan). Selecting Transmit Request initiates transmission of a flight plan request
to the AFIS provider.
When the FPLN Data radio button is selected, the Transmit Request soft key is greyed out
until Orig, Dest, ETD and Date have been entered. Once this data has been properly
entered, the Transmit Request soft key becomes available. Selecting Transmit Request
initiates transmission of a flight plan request to the AFIS provider.
If there is a Communication Management Function (CMF) failure, the Transmit Request
soft key remains unselectable.
Once the requested flight plan is received, the FMS message (on the I-NAV map) FLT PLN
RECEIVED is displayed and the soft key becomes selectable to download flight
plan data.
downloads the flight plan directly to the active or secondary flight plan (as
determined by RTC selection).
DMU Selection
DMU provides selection of a flight plan from one of the physical media (CD/DVD, PCMCIA 1
or PCMCIA 2) that can be inserted into the data loader if the DMU is available (connected,
and operating).
NOTE
The data loader must be closed and locked to authorize the reading of PCMCIA card.
LAN Selection
LAN provides selection of a flight plan from a PC connected to the airplane LAN, if available
(properly configured, connected and operating).
Secondary Selection
Secondary provides for the secondary flight plan to be moved into the Active flight plan, with
or without performance computation (according to the “Perf Init” checkbox).
NOTE
The insert key remains in cyan even if the flight plan is correctly sent to active flight plan.
ALT/SPD TAB
The Altitude Speed tab provides input for mission parameters and forecasted weather data.
NOTE
The first three options are available only when Full Perf is the active performance mode. In Pilot
Spd / FF or Current GS / FF, only Manual is available.
Fuel Res
As any mandatory data, initial cruise altitude is initially displayed with white boxes. It should
be set to a flight level compatible with FPLN length for operational efficiency.
NOTE
Inappropriate selection of Crz Alt may result in a predicted Top Of Descent (TOD) prior to Top Of
Climb (TOC), causing inaccurate performance computations.
During climb, if ASEL is set above the FMW cruise altitude, FMW cruise altitude is reset to the
ASEL without crew notice. If ASEL is then reset to a lower altitude and the airplane levels out at
that lower altitude (having never reached the higher altitude), the FMS Init Crz Alt remains in the
climb mode with no obvious indication to the crew. In such case, FMW cruise altitude must be
reset back to current altitude to enable the FMS to transition from climb to cruise mode.
For example: FMW and ASEL are set for FL340. A climb is initiated to FL370. ASEL is
inadvertently set to FL380 and immediately returned to FL370. Automatically, the FMS internally
resets its Init Crz Alt to FL380. The crew should reset the FMW Cruise Alt to FL370, otherwise the
FMS will remain in climb mode when the airplane levels out at FL370.
If the FMS remains in climb mode during cruise, fuel usage and flight time computations will be
overstated until TOD calculations override expected climb considerations. If cruise altitude is
properly reset in the FMW (Cruise POF, What-If tab), a change in estimated fuel and time will
occur which more accurately reflects true predicted data.
Step Inc
Step Increment is anticipated incremental step climb interval for performance calculations.
Initially As optional data, it is initially displayed with white dashes. It is available only in the
Full Perf mode.
Wind/Temp
The lower part of the page enables to set expected enroute atmospheric conditions: wind
and temperature (either temperature or ISA deviation) for entered given altitude. It is woth
inserting Wind/Temp aloft at the closest FL.
If left blank, the FMS will use zero wind and ISA conditions (tempered by actual onboard
sensors while inflight) for all cruise predictions.
Winds aloft can also be uploaded via AFIS (if available).
The tab is used to enter fuel and weight information for the Active flight plan.
Basic Operating Weight ( ) initially contains either the last pilot entered value or the
default one from the airplane database.
is displayed green when Fuel Quantity is received from the FQMC on power-up. It
becomes white if the crew manually changes this value. It reverts back to green once Fuel
Flow is detected (e.g. engine start) since FQMC input is updated to the FMS during engine
start. If manual entry is deleted, this field is restored to the fuel quantity gauged by the FMQC.
NOTE
TOLD performance may be computed with predicted fuel quantity. If for any reason actual fuel
quantity on board is different (i.e. due to refueling issues), the TOLD computation will be
inaccurate. After engine start, FMS Fuel Remaining is automatically synchronized with actual Fuel
Quantity. The Compute soft key in the departure Phase Of Flight in the Take-off data tab
automatically illuminates and sends an I-NAV FMS message to alert the crew that a new TOLD
computation is required.
indicate total number and average weight (in pounds) of each. The first box is
number of passengers and is initially displayed with white boxes. The second is weight per
passenger and is initially displayed in white with the last manually entered value during a
continuous power cycle. If power was interrupted, the default comes from the aircraft database.
is indicated in pounds and is initially displayed with white boxes (mandatory data).
is automatically displayed in green once all weight data is entered regardless of the
soft key status.
is automatically calculated once origin and destination have be inserted and actuated. It
is updated with activated calculations.
, , for destination are computed by the system on command
( soft key) and displayed once calculation is complete. Fuel Req and Fuel Res are
in thousands of pounds. Fuel FOM (Figure Of Merit) provides calculation tolerance in lbs. down
to 100 lbs. accuracy.
Upon completion of pre-flight POF data entry, the soft key is highlighted. Clicking
starts performance computations. Once calculation is complete, ETE (hours +
minutes) and fuel values (thousands of pounds) are displayed in green and the waypoint list is
updated.
This information is available only in Full Perf mode.
DEPARTURE POF
CAUTION
Complete SID tab data prior to Take-off Config tab to avoid resetting parameters.
SID TAB
The SID tab provides retrieval of runway and departure information from the navigation
database and places it into the pending FPLN. It automatically displays parameters for the
departure runway. Click soft key to open a procedure dialog box that displays
available Runways, SID and Transitions for Origin airport. Once Runway and/or SID have been
selected, they are displayed at the top of the SID tab.
Refer to I-NAV Graphical Flight Planning section for Procedure Dialog Box description.
Runway parameters, retrieved from the navigation database, are automatically displayed. They
shall be checked against approved charts and are modifiable as needed by the crew.
and are initially displayed with dashes and may be left blank. However,
when an obstacle is a departure issue, TOLD calculation requires this information (elevation
and distance from runway end) to account for these parameters. The crew is alerted (by amber
message) when minimum take-off requirements are not satisfied.
CAUTION
Manually entered obstacle clearance restrictions for TOLD computation apply only through
the second segment. All other SID obstacles / altitude restrictions are not accounted for in
TOLD computations.
TOSA corresponds to Take Off Safety Altitude. Default is 400 ft above runway elevation.
Entering a value resets the altitude tape bugs on both ADI.
When a Secondary flight plan is utilized as the Active flight plan while inflight, TOSA is
unavailable.
Trans Alt corresponds to transition altitude and defaults to the last pilot entry or the airplane
database. Pilot entries are maintained through power off cycles. The crew is responsible for
confirming its accuracy and changing when necessary.
Trans Alt in the SID tab is synchronized with Trans Lvl in the STAR/App tab in the arrival
Phase Of Flight.
Trans Alt / Trans Lvl is used for both the Active and Secondary FPLN. These parameters can
be modified only on the Active flight plan using either the SID or STAR/App tabs.
Takeoff tabs provide a method for crews to input weather and airplane data, calculate take-off
performance, and display critical parameters. Takeoff Config provides the input format and
Takeoff Data provides computed results.
Takeoff Config tab provides for input of weather and airplane data required for TOLD
computations.
The upper part of the tab window is used for entry of runway conditions (wind, pressure,
temperature). Except for surface winds, default entries are provided for all fields as per
airplane’s sensors. Surface winds are required entries (white boxes). Winds provided in the
METAR reports are usually referenced to true north, the wind provided by the tower or ATIS
is usually referenced to Magnetic north (unless otherwise specified e.g. at airfield where
magnetic variation is important). The wind direction to be entered in the tab
is a magnetic value.
– enter either a Celsius or Fahrenheit value. System automatically computes and
displays other parameter.
– Altimeter setting default is 1013 hPa or 29.92 in. (The last value used
determines scale).
– Pressure altitude is computed from runway altitude and value.
The lower part of the tab is specific to the TOLD function and used to compute take-off data.
These parameters are removed when the “manual” Vspeeds check-box is selected in the
tab or when working on a Secondary FPLN.
drop down menu provides two possible selections: Dry and Wet. Dry is the
default. This field is displayed in white or amber as controlled by the TOLD function.
drop down menu provides two possible selections: ON and OFF. Default is OFF.
When selected ON, take-off data is computed using “Anti-ice – On” tables. This field
remains in amber if the airplane’s anti-ice system status is not consistent with the TOLD
selection.
drop down menu provides selection of slats and flaps position 1 or 2. Default is
Position 2. This field is remains in amber if the airplane’s actual configuration is not
consistent with the TOLD selection.
defaults to the value computed in the pre-flight POF.
The soft key is used to start TOLD computation. It is enabled once all required
boxes are filled in and whenever a change in one of these fields is detected.
Origin airport, selected runway, and SID are displayed at the top of the tab once activated
within the flight plan.
Take-off weight and wind component are displayed with either Auto or Manual Vspeed.
Take-off weight, take-off distance and runway available are self-explanatory.
Wind is given as head-wind or tail-wind, and cross-wind component.
Wind data display as:
- ↓ = headwind
- ↑ = tailwind
- = right crosswind
- = left crosswind
T/O Pitch Att is the pitch to precisely set at VR in case of an engine failure after V1.
N1 information corresponds to N1 of the day calculated by the FMS using temperature
entered by the flight crew.
All computed information is displayed after has been selected on
Take-off Config tab.
FIGURE 02-34-20-21 TAKEOFF CONFIG AND TAKEOFF DATA TABS MANUAL VSPEED
If Manual Vspeed checkbox is checked, configuration items for take-off and landing
computations are removed from the tab, and message is displayed
in the Takeoff Config tab. The crew must manually insert each Vspeed value. Take-off
weight and wind components remain displayed.
Clicking soft key sends Vspeeds to speed tapes and ADI box windows on both PDU.
Compute soft key will not become active unless all required data has been entered.
TOLD problems
Whenever the current airplane configuration (slats / flaps, anti-ice, pressure altitude) does
not match the selected configuration on Takeoff Data tab, the mismatch item is highlighted
in amber and the Vspeed values are displayed in amber. Press Alt is in amber when
difference with Elev in SID tab is above 200 ft (the problem may occur if QFE baroset is
selected).
If a problem exists with the take-off and landing computations such that it is determined that
take-off is not possible, the Vspeeds are not displayed, all other information are removed,
and an amber message is displayed indicating the problem ( ,
).
CRUISE POF
- What-If Init
- What-If Data
- E.O. Range
They provide a summary of current cruise conditions and various range calculations based on
both current conditions and projected scenarios.
Spd (airspeed), Crz (cruise altitude), and Step (step climb) are based on inputs from preflight
unless updated by the crew. Updates are input using the What-If Init tab.
(Ceiling) and Opt (Optimum altitude) are based on a blend of available information. The
FMS uses manual input predictions, current condition measurements, and the selected choice
on FMS Setup tab to obtain these figures.
is the maximum altitude for any given IAS / Mach mode, based on current FMS weight
and computed wind/temperature conditions.
Opt is the altitude between max certified ceiling (47,000 ft) and sea level at which the greatest
specific range can be achieved for any given IAS / Mach mode, based on current FMS weight
and computed wind/temperature conditions
Both of these altitudes will vary depending on selected speed (Manual, Max speed, or Max
Endurance Speed).
In Figure 02-34-20-23, Ceil FL467 and Opt FL247 would mean maximum altitude is 46,700 ft
and optimum altitude is 24,700 ft for the current speed mode (Spd).
Specific range is calculated using current FMS weight and current wind / temperature from
aircraft database performance data (Smart Perf) once sufficient learning has been performed.
NOTE
Since Ceiling, Optimum altitude and specific range are calculated from the airplane database,
they are based on information that is not certified and are susceptible to potential errors contained
in the database. They shall be cross-checked against paper performance data.
Fuel summary information is displayed digitally and with synthetic bar-graphics to display
projected fuel remaining at destination and alternate based on a blend of current mission
parameters (speed, cruise altitude, step climbs, atmospheric conditions), current airplane
weight and predicted mission conditions (for remainder of flight).
There are two pairs of fuel bar-graphics: the left pair represents destination fuel, the right pair
represents alternate fuel.
The white bars in both pairs represent pre-planned fuel prior to take-off (labeled “Preflt”). The
green bars represent current fuel estimates during flight (labeled “Actual”).
A white line represents fuel reserves as defined before take-off.
In the event of an engine out condition, tab title becomes (Cruise Summary
Engine Out) to inform crew that predictions are based on Engine-Out data.
NOTE
For NBAA computed fuel reserves, white bars do not extend to the alternate, since alternate fuel
is included in NBAA computations.
WHAT-IF TABS
What-If tabs provide a method for crews to input a scenario, calculate its effect on fuel, range,
and flight time, and display results for active FPLN. It is not available for a secondary FPLN.
What-If Init provides the input format and What-If Data provides computed results.
What-If Init provides for modifications of critical parameters to calculate effects of potential
changes to the overall flight plan. These modifications can be made either inflight or during
preflight.
For more details on boxes in this tab refer to the Alt/Spd tab of the preflight phase of flight.
Defaults are the current (active) settings.
E.O Range tab displays critical information to the crew regarding a potential Engine Out
situation. No crew input is available. E.O. computations are continually updated during flight.
This tab is not available for the Secondary flight plan.
The FMS computes Optimum range, Speed, and altitude for engine out conditions using
current airplane weight and OAT. Crz Alt and Crz Spd are determined by the FMS during
these computations.
To Reserve Fuel is the ETE and Range excluding reserve requirements.
To Zero Fuel and ISA Dev are self-explanatory.
When an Engine Out condition is detected, this tab is removed and the titles of the other tabs
are renamed as indicated below:
ARRIVAL POF
Arrival POF provides interface for selection of arrival and approach, Landing Configuration, and
Landing Data. The figure below illustrates arrival POF displayed in a 1/2 window.
STAR/APP TAB
STAR/App tab is used to select and display of arrival procedures (STAR and Approach) and
landing runway parameters. Clicking soft key drops down the menu
to displays available runways, approaches and STAR for destination. Select appropriate radio
buttons to load data into temporary storage.
soft key becomes active when any data is selected in the menu. Clicking
places temporary arrival and approach data into the I-NAV window and WPT LIST.
After confirming accuracy of data, click Activate (available in I-NAV window or WPT list) which
inserts the tempory data into flight plan and causes the menu to disappear (display
returns to STAR/App page). On the STAR/App page, confirm Dest, RW, Appr, and STAR
contain accurate data. If incorrect, repeat selection process (click ).
Upon selection of a runway, all runway information is retrieved from navigation database and
displayed in green. All boxes contain information except Loc Trk (refer to HGS). The runway
picture itself is static and does not change based on runway length or width.
The STAR/App displays all runway data base parameters (heading, elevation, width, length,
ILS glide slope, displaced threshold and runway slope). This information must be verifed by the
crew. These parameters can be overridden if necessary, and will be displayed in white when
changed.
For circle to land approaches, complete the page with direct approach data (e.g. ILS 35L) but
insert for runway in use (e.g. 304° for Rwy 30). (Other information such as Elev,
Rwy Length, Disp Thr, Slope and Baro Min may also need to be manually entered for the
runway in use.) Once computed, wind computations are related to runway in use (Rwy 30).
NOTE
The correct setting of localizer true track is a key element for proper HGS operation during
approach. It is automatically inserted for CAT III approaches. Its accuracy must be verified by the
crew.
Inaccurate setting of the Loc Trk value may result in a slight misalignment of the final approach
axis ("swinging LOC") displayed in the HGS.
NOTE 1
As FMW standard, any pilot modified data is displayed in white.
NOTE 2
CLR
DEL on MKB deletes any input and resets the database parameter.
Once re-entered, every value displays green.
Landing tabs provide a method for crews to input airport and airplane data, calculate landing
performance, and display critical parameters. Landing Config provides the input format and
Landing Data provides computed results.
The upper part of the tab window provides for entry of runway conditions (wind, pressure,
temperature):
Surface Wind - manually input the surface wind magnetic direction and magnitude. The
values then display green.
– enter either a °C or °F value. The FMS automatically converts into the other unit.
– defaults to 1013 hPa or 29.92 in. The entered value determines the unit in use.
– the runway pressure altitude is computed from its elevation and .
The lower part of the tab window provides for entry of aircraft data.
defaults to the FMS computed one, wich may be manually modified.
offers two options: ON and OFF. If ON, the landing performance data are
computed accordingly.
defaults to 1.67, and is used to compute the Landing Field Length (LFL) from
TOLD calculated Landing Distance (LD) : LFL = LD x Ops Factor.
NOTE
It is the crewmembers’ responsibility to apply appropriate adjustments to computed data for
landing runway conditions.
NOTE
is not designed to take into account the VREF corrections due to failure or landing
configuration considerations. In case of failure introducing landing penalties: refer to
QRH1 – Book 2 – PERF / TOLD USER GUIDE.
When check box is checked, the system automatically sets GPWS mode 1 to
steep approach envelope (inhibition of nuisance alert "SINK RATE"). It can also be selected
via SENSORS window. Crew is alerted by “STEEP” annunciation on PDU (ADI window).
Ticking checkbox has no influence on the calculation of the landing
performance. For this calculation, refer to CODDE2 03-16-40 "Steep approach and
Landing".
check box is automatically unchecked either at touchdown or at flaps retraction.
For more information, refer to QRH1 – Book 2 – PER F/ TOLD USER GUIDE.
inhibits "TOO LOW FLAPS" aural warning at 250 ft RA when not in SF3
configuration during final approach. Crew is alerted by “FLAPS OVRD” annunciation on
PDU HSI window). It can also be set using SENSORS window.
soft key is available when:
- All mandatory boxes are completed
- Automatically detecting a change to TOLD
- Clicking on soft key
When in manual Vspeeds ("Manual" ticked in Landing Config tab), all configuration data
used by TOLD are removed. and will continue to be
considered by the EGPWS.
The upper part of the page provides a summary of selected procedures and gathers
approach category and minimums information. The lower part provides a synthesis of
landing data and can be considered as an electronic landing card.
New terminology used for minimums ( and ) allows compliance with new
regulations and terminology, especially concerning FMS VNAV approaches, and
/ ILS approaches:
– approach minimum based on Radio Altimeter (RA) (normally and
precision approaches).
– approach minimum based on barometric altitude / height ( ILS,
FMS / VGP, LOC, B/C and all non-precision approaches).
App Category (Approach Category) is related to all other information in top half of this tab.
Selection of a particular approach type simultaneously selects a “minimums restriction” radio
button ( RA DH or Baro Min ) and inserts a minimum altitude into its corresponding
“minimums” box. The “minimums” box value may be modified to a higher value, but not to a
lower one. The default is FMS / VGP approach with corresponding minimums set to runway
elevation (as displayed on the STAR/App tab) + 250 ft.
When LOC based approach is selected (in the STAR/App tab), becomes the default
in the App Category box.
If an approach other than LOC based approach is selected (in the STAR/App tab),
FMS / VGP becomes the default in the App Category box.
The figure below depicts the drop down menu display for :
FIGURE 02-34-20-34 LANDING DATA TAB APP CATEGORY DROP DOWN MENU
NOTE
After having selected CAT1 in the App Category drop down menu, should the pilot tick RA DH
radio button, the system automatically switches to CAT2 but CAT1 still remains displayed in App
Category box. Fortunately, when LOC is next captured, the pilots will read a CAT 2 in ADI as a
warning.
When is selected:
- radio button is selected
- 100 (ft) is defaulted into the minimums box. Can be modified to between 100 ft and 199
ft. This selection also impacts TOLD computations by limiting Maximum Landing
Weight (refer to AFM).
When is selected:
- radio button is selected
- 50 (ft) is defaulted into the minimums box. Can be modified to between 50 ft and 99 ft.
When LOC is selected:
- radio button is selected
- Corresponding minimums set to runway elevation (as displayed on the STAR/App tab)
+ 250 ft. The crew can modify to a higher value when appropriate. If no runway
elevation is available, the field defaults to 250 ft, and can be modified higher
- No vertical guidance is provided.
When B/C is selected:
- radio button is selected
- Corresponding minimums set to runway elevation (as displayed on the STAR/App tab)
+ 250 ft. The crew can modify to a higher value when appropriate. If no runway
elevation is available, the field defaults to 250 ft, and can be modified higher
- No vertical guidance is provided.
The lower section of the page provides a quick-view summary of Landing Data. It can be
considered as an electronic landing card.
The green section of runway depicts a quantitative value of runway required compared to
useable runway. The runway symbol is static and does not change shape based on active
runway. The green highlight is a relative percentage based on (Landing Field Length) /
(Landing Distance Available).
Wind components are displayed as in the tab (arrows for wind direction and
digital values for wind velocities).
By ticking check box, the pilot can manually input Vspeeds to supersede the TOLD
computations. In such case, preceding inputs related to the airplane configuration are
deleted, and the message appears on the Landing Config tab.
Landing weight and wind components remain displayed (See Figure 02-34-20-36).
soft key is used to send Vspeeds to both P.
TOLD Messages
When the actual airplane configuration does not match the selection in
tab, the conflicting item is amber highlighted, and the Vspeeds are not displayed.
, are displayed when LFL is longer than LDA.
Consequently, Vspeeds and other TOLD parameters are not displayed.
Data Not Initialized appears when any required input is missing (not inserted or
unavailable).
POST-FLIGHT POF
The post-flight POF provides a flight summary. Figure 02-34-20-39 illustrates post-flight POF
displayed in a 1/2 window.
Post-flight POF supports three tabs labeled Flight Sum 1, Flight Sum 2, and Flight Sum 3 for the
Active flight plan. Post-flight pages are unavailable for the Secondary flight plan.
When the Printer checkbox for the Flight Summary Output is checked on the AVIONICS
window / FMS Setup tab, information displayed on the three Flight Sum tabs is sent to the printer
in text format upon landing. This information is saved to a file upon landing if the Disk checkbox
for Flight Summary Output selection is checked.
FLIGHT SUM 1
Tail # on this tab is synchronized with Tail # on the Avionics window Init tab (i.e. entry on
Flight Sum 1 tab will be reflected on the AVIONICS window Init tab, and vice-versa). If there is
no value available from the AVIONICS window, this box displays white dashes.
Crew boxes default to dashes and are used for entry of the pilots’ names.
Passengers displays the number of passengers from the Fuel/Weight tab from the pre-flight
POF. If not defined, the area is blank.
FLIGHT SUM 2
All associated data for display is provided by the FMS and is based on the values recorded and
computed for the Active flight plan. If a particular data item is not available for display, then its
associated display field is blank.
Avg TAS displays average airspeed based on Flight Time and air distance. If Air Dist is
displayed in amber, Avg TAS is also displayed in amber.
Air Dist displays total air distance for the flight. During flight, if TAS becomes invalid, Air Dist
displays in amber at the last valid value. When TAS becomes valid again, distance
computation resumes with the assumption that TAS since the last valid value was constant and
equal to current value. With TAS valid again, Air Dist will be displayed in green as computed
by the FMS.
Avg GS displays average ground speed based on Block Time and ground distance. If Gnd
Dist is displayed in amber, Avg GS is also displayed amber.
Gnd Dist displays total ground distance for the flight. During flight, if ground speed becomes
invalid, Gnd Dist displays in amber at the last valid value. When ground speed becomes valid
again, distance computation resumes with the assumption that ground speed since the last
valid value was constant and equal to current value. With ground speed valid again, Gnd Dist
will be displayed in green as computed by the FMS.
ICAO identifiers for the active flight plan’s origin and destination is displayed in green beneath
their respective takeoff and landing icon.
Taxi Time displays time recorded from original parking brake release after system power-up.
Any subsequent setting and/or releasing of the parking brake does not cause Taxi Time to
change. If the system is powered up while the parking brake is already released, power up time
is captured for Taxi Time.
T/O Time displays takeoff time (Zulu) in green.
Ldg Time displays landing time (Zulu) in green.
Apron Time displays time recorded when the parking brake was set after flight. If the parking
brake is set, and then released and later reset, the latest time is captured.
Flight Time is elapsed time in flight measured once T/O Time is displayed.
Block Time is overall duration between Taxi Time and Apron Time. If in flight or after landing
prior to setting parking brake, it is duration between Taxi Time and current time. Block Time is
displayed as as soon as Taxi Time is available.
For quick turn operations (power is not shut down), Apron Time continues to be displayed until
the airplane goes airborne again. Once airborne for the next leg, the last release of the parking
brake prior to takeoff is used as the new Taxi Time.
FLIGHT SUM 3
All associated data for display is provided by the FMS and is based on the values recorded and
computed for the Active flight plan. If a particular data item is not available for display, then its
associated display field is blank.
Fuel Used values (FU1, FU2) are the same as those displayed on the Fuel Synoptic.
Drift Rates values (IRS1 Drift, IRS2 Drift, etc.) for all installed IRS are the same as those
displayed on the Sensors window.
FMS APPROACHES
The FMS offers lateral and vertical guidance for various types of approaches and lines on
minima. The FMS lateral guidance (LNAV) can be used either with standard vertical guidance
modes (e.g. ALT, PATH, VS, ASEL), or with FMS vertical guidance (VNAV) modes:
- On the initial approach segment: VPTH, VASEL, VALT
- On the final approach segment: VGP
Refer to AFM for details on the applicable limitations, as well as the CODDE2 for approach
recommendations.
The approach procedure is selected in the FMW / Arrival POF / STAR/App tab. This procedure
is activated in the waypoint list or in the I-NAV.
All waypoint constraints are taken from the database. They allow the system to build the lateral
and vertical trajectory.
These constraints are displayed in white at approach selection. Four type of constraint exist:
AT, AT or ABOVE, AT or BELOW and WINDOW. Pilots cannot modify altitude constraints on
the final approach segment.
Three waypoints are important for the final approach for vertical guidance computation:
- RWY (runway)
This waypoint is located at the runway threshold and always has an AT altitude constraint
of runway threshold + 50 ft.
- FAF (Final Approach Fix)
Between the FAF and the MAPT, the final approach path and the final approach course
are defined. The final approach course may be different from the runway course. Both
courses can not be modified by the pilot.
- MAPT (Missed Approach PoinT)
This waypoint is the first waypoint of the missed approach. At its location, if pilots have not
the runway in sight, they have to perform a Go-Around.
The altitude constraint at the MAPT is the bottom of the defined approach procedure. This
waypoint is not necessarily at the place where the MDA is reached.
It is not possible to change, delete or insert a waypoint between the FAF and the MAPT.
The final approach path ends:
- At the MAPT if:
o The MAPT is more than 0.2 NM before the runway threshold
Or
o After the runway threshold
- At the runway threshold + 50 ft if the MAPT is located less than 0.2 NM from the
runway threshold.
NOTE
The FMS based approaches are QNH operations only. The system is not design for QFE
operations.
VGP
VGP is available when the following information are published and known by the FMS:
- Final approach slope between the FAF and the MAPT
- Threshold Crossing Height (TCH).
If the slope and the TCH are not published but MAPT is located ahead of the runway
threshold, VGP approach should still be available.
VPG is not available for approaches featuring a MAPT located beyond the runway
threshold. In such case, PATH mode can be used on the final approach segment.
The vertical profile proposed by the system should be checked by the crew. It is the crew
responsibility to check the system proposed VGP angle against the chart-published descent
angle.
NOTE 1
VGP mode shall not be used when the published path is below 3° PATH (for example -2.7°) as in
such cases, the VGP mode forces the reference path to -3° and capture occurs after the FAF.
NOTE 2
VGP is the only approach mode approved to fly RNAV approaches down to the published LNAV-
VNAV minimum. If VGP is not available, PATH can be used using LNAV published minimum.
The APP pushbutton enables the VGP FD mode engagement, provided the following
conditions are fulfilled:
- VGP RW XX excitement field is displayed in FMA,
- FAF is the active TO waypoint.
- And FMS is operating correctly i.e:
o LNAV active,
o FMS.. displayed as the active NAV source next to the HSI,
o FMS not in degraded or DR mode.
NOTE
When a Vertical Direct To is performed on the FAF, the vertical deviation scale is used for the
Vertical Direct To function. As the VGP also requires the vertical deviation scale, the VGP mode
cannot be armed as long as the Vertical Direct To is not sequenced. The sequence can occur
50 ft above the FAF at the earliest.
This is the reason why, in such cases, if a Vertical Direct To the FAF is performed, VGP cannot be
armed before the FAF. This can generate a late capture of the final approach path and a steep
slope to quickly recover the reference path between the FAF and the MAPT.
The FMS chooses the appropriate guidance modes (VPTH, VALT, VASEL…) to follow the
approach trajectory. VNAV can be used up to the FAF, but VPTH is not approved to fly the
final approach segment from the FAF to the MAPT. PATH shall be used instead.
No pilot specific action is required for VNAV approaches in addition to the ASEL
management.
GENERAL
INITIALIZATION
Upon initial power-up, when CHARTS is first accessed, the following window is displayed for
confirmation of geographical coverage and currency of navigational charts:
NOTE
The first time a new subscriber loads a database, the sixteen-digit serial number assigned to
the subscriber must be inserted. If an invalid serial number is entered, the scratchpad box
blinks in white reverse video.
Once all information is confirmed, the window can be closed by clicking the “X” in the upper
right corner.
The Main Chart Menu Page appears next with the Origin Airport Diagram chart displayed as
in FIGURE 02-34-22-01.
The Main Chart Menu window provides for airport selection and subsequent selection and
printing of desired charts. It also provides for viewing revision and currency status and for
inputting access codes (when appropriate).
AIRPORT SELECTION
Airport selection is required prior to chart selection. Select airports through the Airport
Selection Drop Down Menu (upper left). Charts are selected using tabs (along top) that
categorize them by type (Airport, SID, STAR, etc.)
The Airport Selection box uses a drop down menu to facilitate selection of airports. It also
provides access to the print function and navigation database/revision status. Once
selected, the airport ICAO identifier is displayed in the menu box.
If no origin, destination, or alternate airports have been entered into the flight plan, only the
Search Aprt and Revision Info tasks can be selected from the airport selection drop-down
menu.
Once an ICAO identifier is displayed in the Airport Selection box, Tabs provide selection of
chart types. These tabs correspond to standard Jeppesen chart types. Individual charts are
selected from these tabs.
, , and are designated by the active flight plan and not modifiable in this
menu. Each selects its respective airport for chart selection. If not designated in the flight
plan (i.e. alternate not chosen) dashes will be displayed instead of the ICAO identifier.
Additional choices are not required for these selections and the respective ICAO identifier is
placed directly into the Airport Selection box.
Selection of Search Arpt, Print, or Revision Info provides its respective dialogue box
containing multiple selections and choices.
Search Arpt provides a page for designating an additional airport for chart selection.
On the Search Arpt page, use the CCD to select a radio button to perform a search
based upon ICAO (identifier), Airport Name, City or Country. Only one radio button can
be selected at a time.
Use the MKB to enter appropriate text into the text box below the radio buttons. Press
<ENTER> to begin the search. After the search is completed, the cursor is located at the
first airport in the Search Results box.
Some searches may result in a list of airports greater than what can be displayed in the
box. In that case, a scroll function is displayed along the right side. Use the CCD Data
Set Knob to view additional results. Click on the appropriate airport to make your
selection. The airport’s ICAO identifier will now appear in the Airport Selection menu box
The Clear Search soft key clears both the Search Results and scratchpad boxes.
provides a page for the chart print function. From this page, charts are selected,
printer status is viewed, and print is activated.
The Print dialogue box provides various selections and choices for print. Multiple charts
are selectable through four (airport) tabs: , , or . Under each of
these labels, the ICAO airport identifier is displayed in green. If the airport is not listed,
the tab is not selectable. , , and are designated by the active flight plan.
is designated by previously selected Search Results.
When an airport tab is selected, all charts for that airport are listed, separated by a
header for each chart type: Airport Charts, SID Charts, and STAR Charts.
Attached to each chart type header is a Select All checkbox. This checkbox selects (or
deselects), all charts within the header.
The Select All checkbox at the top of the Print window is a master selection
(deselection) for all available charts within all headers.
Once all selections are complete, use the Print soft key (in the upper right corner) to
send all selected charts to the Print Queue. The Print Queue box displays up to three
charts at a time. Each line contains:
- Airport ICAO Identifier
- Chart Name (which may be truncated due to the limited length of the display
- Print job status of the chart (Printing, Spooling, Pending, Paused, etc.)
When the CCD cursor is located in the Print Queue box, a cyan rectangle encloses the
line where the cursor is located. A Delete soft key appears to the right within the cyan
rectangle. If Delete is selected, the chart is deleted from Print Queue.
In addition, the Print Queue header contains a Delete All soft key. When selected, all
charts in Print Queue are removed.
Printer Status is displayed at the bottom left of the Print page. It reports what the printer
is currently doing: Ready (available), Printing, Busy, Paused, etc. Final status (or
secondary printer status) is displayed to the far right of Printer Status. It displays
warnings that will interrupt the printer from normal operation, such as Toner Low. There
is no separate label for final status.
An access code is entered by placing the cursor in the Valid Access Code box and by
using the keyboard to insert the access code. The access code will be verified against the
database and airport locations contained in new coverage regions are added and
displayed as white dots. After an access code is entered and verified, it is displayed in
both the "Valid Access Code" and the "Valid Access codes" boxes. The Valid Access
codes box is a visual aide when entering multiple access codes.
If an invalid access code is entered, the Valid Access Code box blinks in white reverse
video.
The graphic of the world map displays white dots for airport locations contained within
coverage regions. This provides indication of coverage areas available under current
subscription coverage and any additional subscription coverage using access codes.
The volume label is read from the CD and stored. It is displayed in this page. Whenever a
new Jeppesen CD is loaded, the crew needs to confirm that the volume label stencil on
the CD matches the displayed volume label. When Jeppesen data is current, the volume
label is displayed in green.
When the database needs to be updated, three things occur:
- Upon first use of the chart function after power-up, the user is prompted to
acknowledge continued use of the database
- The volume label is displayed in amber
- "May contain outdated information" is displayed in amber to the right of the volume
label
Charts are selected using tabs that categorize them by type. These tabs correspond to
standard Jeppesen chart types. Choices include:
- (Airport)
-
- (Approach)
-
- (Airspace)
Aprt, SID, STAR, and App tabs provide a secondary menu page when more than one chart
exists within that tab. Individual chart selection is accomplished in a similar manner in each of
these four tabs.
Noise, NOTAM, and Airsp require only one page and therefore do not require a secondary
menu page.
NOTE
The default chart displayed for each tab is the one designated in the active flight plan. If none is
designated, a “NO CHART SELECTED” message is displayed in the chart title menu box.
When the Aprt, SID, STAR, or App tab is selected, a Chart Title Bar appears near the top of
the window, immediately below the Airport Selection box.
The displayed chart title is shown in a Chart Title Bar line window above the chart window.
In the following example, “ILS RWY 30L CAT II” chart is displayed in white.
White indicates the chart was manually selected. A chart title displayed in green indicates it
was selected directly from the FMS (in the active flight plan).
Click on the Chart Title Bar and a drop-down page leads into the selection process.
A third section may be displayed when two versions of a chart exist: a "current chart" and a
"future chart".
While other chart characteristics are available (e.g. revision date, action, effective date) only
the geo-referenced icon, plain English chart name, and chart index number are displayed in
the chart title menu box and App From Flight Plan box. The geo-referenced icon is not
included in the Available Charts list.
A scroll function (right side) is provided if the list is too long. With the chart title in view,
highlight it with the cursor. Click to select. The selected chart name is displayed in the chart
title menu box and the chart is displayed in the window.
If no chart exists within a given tab, the tab is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Provided the tab is selectable, the system tries to display a chart. However, unless the chart
is designated in the flight plan, it does not select a chart:
In the event that there are no charts available for a selected airport, an amber message is
displayed as shown:
Airport diagram is normally displayed on the upper MDU since it can be helpful during taxi to
provide improved airport situational awareness and runway information for take-off briefing.
Aprt From Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. To display other airport charts for this
airport, use drop-down menu. To see charts for airports not in the flight plan, use Search
Arpt.
SID TAB
SID From Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. Use drop-down menu for additional
SID choices.
STAR TAB
STAR From Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. Use drop-down menu for additional
STAR choices.
App From Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. Use drop-down menu for additional
approach choices.
NOISE TAB
The Noise tab displays noise abatement procedures (if available) for the selected airport.
AIRSPACE
NOTAM TAB
When a NOTAM is displayed in this window, it is always assigned or displayed using the
airport as a reference. However, NOTAM are assigned either by an ICAO airport identifier or
by country in the database.
If a NOTAM is assigned to a country, it applies to all airports in that country.
SPECIAL FUNCTION
The chart task menu provides an interface for manipulation of charts within the window. It is
accessible by clicking on any location of the displayed chart:
- checkbox is selectable for those charts that can be split into two parts. The large
(upper) window shows a chart plan view. A smaller (lower) window shows header,
profile or minima that is selectable (using radio buttons). The dimensions for the split
windows are determined by chart software and cannot be modified. Zoom is available,
however scrolling is not. Different zoom factors are permitted between the two windows.
ZOOM FUNCTION
The CCD data set knob controls zoom of the chart window even though the curled arrow
(normally displayed when this function available) is not displayed. The center of the chart
window is used as the magnification point.
Maximum zoom is limited to approximately 2 magnification.
Minimum zoom (regardless if split screen is enabled) is equivalent to the size of the chart. At
minimum zoom, the entire chart can be viewed in an unsplit display window.
SCROLL FUNCTION
Scroll is enabled whenever the cursor is placed along the chart display edge as indicated by
a pop up shaded frame. Place the cursor near the edge closest to the desired scroll direction
and a shaded frame appears. Press and hold the CCD <ENTER> pushbutton to control
scrolling.
The chart scrolls in increments in the direction of the arrows.
Scrolling is limited to the edge of the chart. When the edge is reached, the arrow disappears
and scrolling stops in that direction.
Occasionally charts may need to be updated, deleted or revised in the middle of a database
release cycle. To accommodate this, some charts have an action code associated with
them:
- "A" – added
- "R" – revised
- "D" – deleted
Future effective charts have an associated effectivity date and are not to be used for
navigation until that date. Similarly, expired charts are not to be used after the effective date.
Charts are added or deleted from the list of currently effective charts using dates and flags in
the database, which enable/disable them for viewing and navigation.
GENERAL
SENSORS window can be displayed (using MENU on CCD) in the lower 1/6 of both PDU’s. It
provides access to:
- Airplane position sensors management (IRS, VOR / DME, GPS)
- Navigation function (FMS)
- Environment sensors (WX, LSS and TAWS)
NAVIGATION TAB
In the tab, a drop down menu in the top left corner allows selection of different
levels of navigation information. These selections provide hierarchical navigation status.
The highest levels contain summary information and provide graphics for quick
understanding. Lower levels contain specific sensor information and detail. They are used to
resolve higher selection navigation issues.
PERFORMANCE SELECTION
The highest level page (default), called Performance, provides a summary of navigation
status:
- Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU)
- Required Navigation Performance (RNP) for the current POF
- FMS Horizontal Navigation Mode
The choice of any FMS is available in Performance. The selected FMS is the data source for
the page and provides EPU, RNP, and Horizontal Mode. In fully synchronous mode, RNP
should always be identical for all FMS.
Horizontal Mode readout at the bottom of the window displays current FMS navigation
mode in green. Possible modes are:
- GPS
- DME/DME
- VOR/DME
- IRS
- Dead Reckoning
For example, during a FMS approach, RNP is automatically selected at 0.3 NM. If EPU
becomes higher than RNP, the APP annunciaton at the top of the ADI disappears and the
indication is displayed at the bottom of the HSI. The FMS message "UNABLE RNP"
would be displayed in the INAV window.
In this example, if in IMC conditions, the crew is required to perform a go around.
SUMMARY SELECTION
This page provides a graphical presentation of the relative position of all position sources
including the currently calculated airplane position.
Current airplane coordinates are displayed in the top right corner. The soft key
updates current position of the indicated FMS.
NOTE
The Navigation tab soft key only affects the selected FMS when in Single mode.
The check boxes on the left hand side enables or disables indicated position source display
on the graphic.
The graphic depicts current airplane position in the center (as computed by the selected
FMS). The white range ring is set to current RNP value. A digital readout displays range.
The display is always depicted North Up.
Position sources are displayed relative to the airplane. If a source is beyond the page limit, it
is indicated with an arrow at the correct bearing.
Labels for the sensor positions are:
- F = FMS
- G = GPS
- I = IRS
- N = Nav Radio
When the Update soft key is clicked, the Update FMS Position Menu drops down:
The drop down menu provides selection choices to update FMS current position:
- provides for a manual latitude and longitude
- provides for a waypoint identifier. The lat/lon of that point is then
determined and displayed adjacent to that radio button in green.
- All other configured source radio buttons and their respective positions.
Clicking updates indicated FMS position with selected position.
GPS SELECTION
The GPS selection page provides for selection of installed GPS and displays key information
about them. All data comes from the selected GPS. It is not modifiable.
IRS SELECTION
The IRS selection page provides for selection of installed IRS and displays key information
about them. All data on this page comes from the selected IRS except for
Position (corresponding to master FMS) and Drift Rate, which are
computed by the FMS.
indications include:
- – automatic mode at power up. Time to Nav parameter is displayed below the
parameter.
- – automatically displayed when IRS alignment completed (“Time to Nav”
disappears).
- – displayed when position computation is lost while attitude remains available.
A manual heading input is now required, and a input line is
displayed to provide for its input into the IRS.
During initial alignment, IRS alignment position is automatically set to FMS position.
Alignment duration depends on the latitude (approximately 7 min at 45° N or S).
IRS data displayed on the page is self-explanatory. Time to Nav is not presented during in
flight alignment.
This page is the only place in the EASy system that Wind information is available.
NAV SELECTION
The NAV selection page provides for selection of installed VOR radio’s and displays key
information about them. All data on this page comes from the selected VOR except for
Position (corresponding to the master FMS), Position, and position
sources, which are computed by the FMS. Frequency IDENTS are displayed based on
existing FMS database information. If a data parameter is not available, it is displayed with
amber dashes.
The pilot can prevent the FMS from using a particular VOR and/or DME station for position
computation by using the soft key. The soft key displays a NOTAM List
page that contains up to six NOTAM (three permanent, and three temporary). Temporary
NOTAM are cleared at power off and “permanent” NOTAM are stored in FMS memory until
removed by pilot. The default is white dashes. To use it the pilot has to enter the NAVAID
identifier in the NOTAM list. If the custom DB is not available due to a crossloading or
uploading function, is displayed below the NOTAM list and entry boxes are
grayed.
FMS SELECTION
If active mode does not match selected mode for any FMS, the soft key
becomes selectable. Clicking displays the problems page.
Problems that prevent the active mode from transitioning to selected mode are listed for
each FMS.
Problem messages include:
- – Both FMS (or three if available) do not have the same Custom DB
loaded and can not synchronize. The pilot must transfer Custom DB from one FMS to
the other(s) (requires approximately 1 min).
- – Both FMS (or three if available) do not have the same Navigation DB loaded
and can not synchronize. The same Navigation DB must be reloaded in all FMS from
the red CD. Note this operation can take-up to 45 min.
- – Active mode does not match selected mode of any FMS
- – FMS disagree as to which is the master
- – FMS are unable to synchronize or pilot selected single.
- – Avionics Standard Communications Bus (ASCB) is inoperative, and
information can not be transmitted between FMS. System automatically drops into
mode. Will be accompanied by message and may be accompanied by
or other FMS problem messages.
- – indicated FMS is inoperative
- Dual INOP – indicates that the FMS are not able to operate in synchronous mode due
to excessive automatic transitions to single mode. Usually accompanied by another
message such as , and /or . System latches in
mode until power down.
This window provides selection or de-selection of sensors for use by the FMS in their
position calculation.
The default is the on-side FMS. The right column defaults to the cross-side selected FMS.
The third (non displayed) FMS is available through a drop down menu.
To select a sensor, click the corresponding check box. When the sensor is correctly being
used, a is displayed.
Distance and bearing from the indicated FMS for the sensor are displayed in green.
WX controls include:
- Status, Sector, Tilt and Gain
- Mode selection :
o WX – normal weather mode (default)
o GMAP – ground mapping mode
- selection enables:
- (Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation Technique) – attenuation compensation of
radar signal for rainfall
- (Turbulence) – turbulence detection mode
- (Target) – radar target feature
- (Stabilization) – in-flight attitude stabilization
The weather radar powers-up in WX mode with stbilization on (STAB box not checked). All
other sub-modes are off (box not checked).
Detailed operation of Weather Radar, LSS, and TAWS are covered in their respective
sections of CODDE 1.
GENERAL
The AVIONICS window provides system initialization, setup, database management, and
tools through seven main tabs:
-
- Tools
-
TABS DESCRIPTION
INIT TAB
- and . Displays airplane tail number and Flt ID information. Flight ID must
match exactly what is entered at Item 7 of the ICAO flight plan: registration marking of
the airplane (e.g N2567GA) or the flight identification number (e.g KLM511). They are
modifiable and saved by the system. Flt ID is used by the transponder. If deleted, both
display white dashes.
NOTE
- selection (default Full Perf). The crew may decide to deselect Full
Perf when the flight is not representative of a normal flight or when the “normal profile”
as depicted in the performance data will not be flown (i.e. short, low altitude legs,
training flights, etc.). When Full Perf is not available, system default is Pilot Spd/FF.
Selection of Pilot Spd/FF or Current GS/FF is recommended only when Full Perf data is
determined to be inaccurate.
NOTE
SmartPerf is a fully integrated, lateral and vertical flight plan predictive program that calculates
optimum speeds and altitudes, ETA’s and fuel figures. It can be used anytime, before and in
flight.
- Flight Summary Output fiels allows for the selection of the desired output medium for
the Post Flight data. The Post Flight data can be output directly to a printer, if installed,
or saved to a disk. The Post Flight data will send to the printer or the DMU via the CMC
after the airplane has landed and park brake is on.
- To insert the fuel quantity burned from engine start to 1,500 FT AAL on the
takeoff path. Once airborne, the actual data supercedes this one.
- To insert the fuel quantity burned from touchdown to engines shutdown.
NOTE
and are estimated by the crew. They default to the last entered figures or
to the airplane database if blanked. Pilot's input is stored in memory at airplane power down.
allow the selection of RNP for a particular phase of flight or the last entered
value. Default values are as follows:
- Departure: 1.0
- Enroute: 2.0
- Remote / Oceanic: 10.0
- Arrival: 1.0
- Approach: 0.3
- Missed approach: 1.0
tab: entry windows for speeds used by the FMS. All data within this tab is
synchronized between all FMS when in synchronous mode.
- Depicts speed schedule used by FMS for each POF (departure, climb, descent,
approach and go-around.
- Provides Departure and Approach POF where speeds are applied. Approach and Go-
around speeds are based on TOLD data.
provides:
- A default value from the airplane data base (if data base is not available, this selection
is grayed and not available).
- A manual selection. The manual field default values are the last entered values.
provides entry of a target airspeed and the altitude and range from origin airport
(effective area) for its use. For instance, it can be used to set restrictions for departure
airport airspace. Defaults are 2,500 FT AGL and 4 NM. Speed defaults to the last entered
value, the airplane database value, or 200 kts (if no value is provided by airplane database).
If below 1,500 ft above airfield and the airplane descent more than 200 ft, automatically the
FMS speed revert to CLEAN Approach speed. The FMS understand that it is a quick return
to base.
input the maximum airspeed that the FMS will fly below the entered altitude. It
is possible to delete Speed limit /Altitude (fields are then dashed). At power-up, the FMS
retains the last entered values unless previously deleted; in that case the default values are
250 KT / 10,000 FT.
provides three selections:
- The airplane data base default
- A Vmo/Mmo and manually entered angle
- A manual combination of airspeed / mach / angle
NOTE
During an ILS approach, if LOC and GS are dropped for any reason, the FD will revert to
ROLL/PATH. The FMS concurrently switches to the climb POF mode if ASEL is set to at least
150 feet above current airplane altitude. In the event the AP is engaged in this situation, the
FMS engages the climb schedule set in the FMS Speeds tab (of the AVIONICS window).
FMS instructions for transition to approach speeds are provided in this window. Radius of
approach area is defined by either or :
- check box indicates that approach speed is to be activated at the first
waypoint of the approach. Default is last selection or checked (from airplane database).
- provides a radius from destination at which approach speeds become
active. Default is last entered value or 15 nm (from airplane database).
NOTE 1
If checkbox is not checked at least 5 nm prior to first approach waypoint, FMS speed transitions
to approach speed schedule at next approach waypoint or at selected Dist To Dest (whichever
is further from destination airport).
NOTE 2
If a waypoint is inserted in Flight Plan between first approach waypoint and IAF and a direct to
(DIRTO) this waypoint is activated, it becomes the first approach waypoint.
NOTE 3
When flight plan waypoints require an oblique turn at the IAF, the airplane may not enter a 5
nm radius around the IAF. In this situation, the next approach waypoint will be used as the first
approach waypoint and transition to approach speed schedule will occur at this next waypoint.
NOTE 4
If an approach transition is not selected (i.e. Vectors selected instead) for approaches with
multiple IAF’s, the IAF may not be the first approach waypoint. The first approach waypoint may
be the next waypoint in the approach procedure. As a result, approach speed schedule will
transition at this next waypoint.
NOTE
Use manual speed when SID (Take-Off) or missed approach (Go Around) standard procedures
contain speed constraint.
TOOLS TAB
- Alarm provides for setting a reminder alarm to sound at an upcoming UTC. Format of
this field is XX:YY. Default state is inactive with white dashes displayed. When current
UTC time equals entered alarm time, an aural tone sounds and a UTC label flashes in
the HSI until the alarm is turned off. Selecting the On radio button turns the alarm on.
Selecting Off deactivates it.
Aural timer and alarm tones may be silenced by pressing the SIL pushbutton but UTC label
remains steady until deselection in Tools tab.
AFCS TAB
CUSTOM DB TAB
NOTE
The ability to delete a single flight plan is managed through the Preflight Phase on the Flight
Management Window.
NOTE
The ability to delete a single NOTAM navaide is managed through the SENSORS Window.
GENERAL
The WPT LIST window provides the waypoints and associated parameters for the active and
pending FPLN.
It is available in any of the following size:1/6th, 1/3rd vertical, 1/3rd Horizontal, 2/3rd, ½ or full
screen format.
In order to accommodate all of the data for each flight plan leg, the waypoint list has been
divided in two parts:
The left side of the window permanently displays lateral Flight Plan information:
- Course / Distance / WPT name,
- Associated functions; flyover, left turn, right turn, holding pattern,…
The right side of the window displays for each waypoint all associated data necessary to
manage a flight:
- Cross data: crossing constraints,
- Wind / Temp / ISA,
- Spd / Dist / Time,
- Fuel / Wt,
- Lat / Lon.
Bottom area of the WPT LIST provides permanent information about destination and
alternate ( DTG, ETE, Fuel Rem).
Turning the CCD knob while in the WPT LIST scrolls the WPT LIST.
COLOR CODE
Angle Altitude
WPT ID CRS/Dist
Speed Time
From Grey
TO
Magenta if LNAV Magenta if VPTH/VGP Magenta if VASEL or VALT
captured captured captured,
Green if predicted,
Amber for Waypoint Green if predicted,
Reversion* Else White
White if Constraint,
Else White
Amber if Unable to meet
Magenta if FMS Speed Magenta if RTA & FMS Spd
selected, selected & LNAV captured,
Green if predicted, Green if ETA,
DESCRIPTION
Route Type Controller (RTC) (FPLN) pull down menu is used to select between the Active
and Secondary flight plan. The same controller is displayed in the Flight Management
Window (FMW).
A selection made in the RTC affects all windows in the MDU where the selection was made.
Therefore the I-NAV, FMW, and WPT LIST are synchronized to displaying the same flight
plan within a DU.
For the same DU, when in active selection, the WPT LIST and I-NAV display Active and
pending flight plan information.
For the same DU, when in secondary selection, the WPT LIST and I-NAV display Secondary
and non active flight plan information. The airplane symbol is never displayed in a DU used
for secondary FPLN. It is obvious for the crew that the secondary FPLN is in progress.
At the same time; upper MDU can be configured to display Active flight plan and lower MDU
configured to display the secondary FPLN.
The WPT LIST receives the data from the master FMS. This same FMS source is used for
all windows in both MDU.
When viewed in a 1/6th or 1/3rd vertical display, the following options are available for
selection:
The predicted fuel remaining and airplane gross weight for each
Fuel / Wt
waypoint is shown. No pilot interaction is permitted
The Cross data remains in view at any time in the second column for a 1/3rd horizontal or
2/3rd display.
The Wind / Temp / ISA display is the default selection for a 1/3rd horizontal or 2/3rd display.
For large course changes, the FMS provides a turn direction indication on the WPT LIST. It
consists in an inverse video L (Left) or R (Right) to indicate which direction the airplane is
going to turn when the waypoint is sequenced.
I-NAV graphical flight planning and WPT LIST modifications on active and secondary FPLN
use the same menu and the same dialog boxes:
Menu and dialog boxes are not selectable for: TOC, TOD and BOSC waypoint. The
corresponding line on the WPT LIST is displayed with a gray background.
COURSE
The inbound course is displayed immediately following the turn icon space, if the course is
given with respect to True North, a T replaces the degrees symbol.
DISCONTINUITY
A discontinuity is a part in the flight plan where there is no lateral flight plan definition.
Internally the FMS assigns the next waypoint with a leg type of Initial Fix (IF).
Open flight plans are defined as flight plans that do not end at the destination. In that
condition, the FMS does not have a lateral path defined to the destination. In that context,
is displayed.
The missed approach header provides a visual break between the primary flight plan and
the missed approach procedure.
The missed approach procedure is appended to the active flight plan when pressing GA
when the final approach fix (FAF) is the "TO" waypoint and the airplane is less than 2NM
from the FAF, or the missed approach point (MAPT) is the "TO" waypoint, or when a "Direct
To" a waypoint of the missed approach procedure is performed.
The Alternate FPLN header provides a visual break between the primary flight plan and the
alternate flight plan.
HOLDING
EXITING HOLD
When the airplane is exiting the hold, the FMS provides an information on the
waypoint list.
ARC TURN
Arc radius
in NM and
navaid
ident
When in a DME arc procedure, the arc radius in NM and the navaid associated with the arc
are displayed as shown above.
Constant radius arc legs are similar but the navaid ident is blank since a navaid is not
required for a constant radius arc leg.
PROCEDURE TURN
PATTERN ICONS
Hold icon
Flyover icon
Procedure
turn icon
CROSS
The Cross column displays vertical, speed and time crossing predictions and/or constraints
for each waypoint.
The altitude field displays either altitude constraints or predictive altitudes for each waypoint
in the flight plan. Altitude constraints have higher priority over predicted altitudes. If no
pending flight plan exists, the active flight plan altitude is displayed on the lower half of the
row. If a pending flight plan exists, the pending flight plan altitude is displayed on the upper
half of the row only if the altitudes differ by 100 ft.
The altitude can be displayed either in FL format or in feet depending on the transition
altitude or transition level.
AT constraints are displayed with a small line above and below the altitude using the same
color as the constraint, white, cyan, magenta or amber: e.g.
AT or ABOVE constraints are displayed with a small line below the altitude using the same
color than the constraint. eg:
AT or BELOW constraints are displayed with a small line above the altitude using the same
color than the constraint. eg:
WINDOW constraints are displayed with the higher constraint displayed on the upper line
with a small line above the constraint and the lower constraint displayed on the lower line
with a small line below the constraint. eg:
Angle
The angle field displays either angle constraints or predicted angle for each waypoint in
the flight plan. Angle constraints have priority over predicted angles.
Angles constraints are displayed with a small line above and below angle.
Speed
The speed field displays either speed constraints or predicted speeds for each waypoint
in the flight plan. Speed constraints have priority over predicted speeds and FMS speed.
Speed constraints (kt or Mach) are displayed with a small line above and below the
speed.
NOTE
When a speed restriction is input on the Waypoint List for a cruise waypoint, the FMS cruise
speed on the FMW Cruise POF can not be reset. The inserted waypoint speed restriction
remains locked in, even after crossing the waypoint, and is carried over until the destination is
transitioned at the next airfield.
Time
Vertical speed
The FMS computes a vertical speed (VS) for the climb and descent POF. The predicted
VS is the rate needed to meet the altitude constraints if they exist. Otherwise they
represent the estimated VS for the airplane. VS is not displayed when a pending flight
plan exists due to limited space on the cross field.
The predictive VS for the waypoint is displayed in the cross tab above the angle and
speed with an arrow to indicate climb or descent.
This column displays wind, temperature and ISA deviation for each waypoint.
Pilot entries are available to define wind for a specific waypoint. The FMS then updates the
wind model for the flight plan, including the pilot entered value for a waypoint. The pilots
entries are not retained by the FMS as constraints. Thus the system always displays system
computed numbers.
The FMS predicts the temperature for the predicted altitude the airplane will be at for each
waypoint in the flight plan. The temperature are computed in the FMS atmosphere model.
FUEL / WEIGHT
LATITUDE / LONGITUDE
Latitude and
Longitude are
displayed for
each waypoint
Requirements:
- Latitude:
o Entry in degrees,minutes, and hundredths of minute,
o Alpha entry required to be N or S,
o Minimum numeric entry is one digit,
o First two digits are interpreted as degrees,
o Next two digits are interpreted as minutes,
o Trailing zeros not required,
o Decimal minute not required.
- Longitude:
o Entry in degrees, minutes, and hundredths of minutes,
o Alpha entry required to be E or W,
o Minimum numeric entry is one digit,
o First three digits are interpreted as degrees,
o Next two digits are interpreted as minutes,
o Trailing zeros not required,
o Decimal minute not required.
- Range:
o Latitude degrees range is 0 to 90,
o Minutes range is 0 to 59,
o Tenths range is 0 to 9,
o Hundredths range is 0 to 9,
o Longitude degrees range is 0 to 59,
o Minutes range is 0 to 59,
o Tenths range is 0 to 9,
o Hundredths range is 0 to 9.
Examples:
Entry displays:
- N0W0 N0000.0E00000.0
- N1W1 N0100.0W00100.0
- N12W12 N1200.0W01200.0
- N123W123 N1230.0W12300.0
- N1234W1234 N1234.0W12340.0
- N1234.5W12345 N1234.5W12345.0
- N1234.5W12345.6 N1234.5W12345.6
- N1234.56W12345.67 N1234.56W12345.67
VERTICAL WAYPOINTS
The figure illustrates a Top Of Climb (TOC) for an example with the Cross flight plan
displayed. The Bottom Of Step Climp (BOSC) and the Top Of Descent (TOD) have the
same properties.
In I-NAV and in the WPT LIST, all pending modifications are displayed in cyan.
When in pending modification the WPT LIST displays stroked grey waypoints when they are
deleted by the crew.
, and soft keys are displayed in cyan when in pending.
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SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
NOTE
It is recommended not to exit any holding pattern before the entry point, except if the airplane
track is less than 45° from the inbound track of the holding pattern.
When using the short cut on MKB, the cursor automatically jumps on the
field at the top of the WPT LIST (see below). Using the MKB the crew can enter the WPT.
After insertion, the and soft keys are displayed in the I-NAV and the
WPT LIST.
Direct to using the MKB is always possible, whatever the display configuration (4, 3 and 2
DU). When the short cut is activated, the WPT LIST is automatically displayed (if not
displayed before).
HEADERS
One inactive line of the WPT LIST is used for missed approach and alternate headers.
All the under mentioned procedures, when selected, are displayed close to the WPT name
in the WPT LIST window (H, F, R, P, A according to the list above):
- Holding pattern,
- Flyover,
- Radial,
- Procedure turn,
- Arc turn.
These symbols are displayed in white or cyan depending on the pending or armed (cyan), or
potential target (white). Symbol is displayed in reverse video when deletion is in progress.
A selection, inside the WPT LIST, allows to define the wind and the
temperature at a given altitude for the selected waypoint.
soft key inserts the new data in the flight plan. cancels all dialog box
entries.
This leg type only exits between two waypoints of an approach procedure.
When this leg becomes active, LNAV drops to ROL mode. Pilot should select HDG or TRK
as assigned and re-arm LNAV to capture the next leg.
GENERAL
I-NAV is the Interactive Navigation map of the EASy flight deck. I-NAV map:
- Displays various layers of data base information (terrain, airways, navaids, airports,
geopolitical, airspace …)
- Merges information from on-board sensors (FMS flight plan, aircraft position, weather,
TCAS plots)
- Provides intuitive, synthetic horizontal plane view of aircraft situational environment
Using the CCD, direct modification of flight plans can be completed on the I-NAV map.
All graphical flight plan modifications are performed using the intuitive object-task method:
- Click on map object to be modified (with the CCD)
- Task menu appears containing all valid tasks that can be performed
- Click on desired choice
- Activate choice
I-NAV can be displayed in a 1/3, 2/3 or full window format in each MDU. Information
capacity remains the same in all formats.
Two I-NAV maps can be displayed simultaneously and independently, one on each MDU,
each with a different set of data.
I-NAV MAP
I-NAV map increases situational awareness and eases some aspects of flight planning. It
uses a map projection that displays great circle legs as straight lines. I-Nav uses
topographical color-coding to provide a 3-dimensional display of terrain.
A Tool Bar is located at the top of the I-NAV Map for various control functions:
- – this drop down menu enables selection of various symbols, display
functions (WX, terrain, TCAS) and other flight related data (Airways, Airspace
boundaries, Fixes, etc.)
- – recovers one of two default layers of I-NAV Data for display ( or
). Both default choices display Boundaries, Terrain, and Traffic.
o – adds Airports and Alternate FPLN.
o – adds NDB, VOR, Constraints, and Missed Approach.
o Whenever a choice is made using the Menu, the box
changes to which indicates map display data is set manually by the crew.
- checkbox displays a vertical profile at the bottom of the full or 2/3 I-NAV
windows
- Map Center and Orientation – provides various ways to re-center or orientate the map
Symbols and text on the map are range-dependent. More details are visible on smaller
scales due to an automatic de-clutter feature. It is the crew responsibility to select
appropriate layers of information (through I-NAV scale and layer selection) depending on
flight phase.
Map range can be adjusted by using CCD data set knob whenever the cursor is in the lateral
map (including scroll frame). The inner knob provides small range adjustment while the
outer knob provides higher range adjustment. Maximum half range is 750 NM; minimum is
0.5 NM.
The map may be oriented Heading Up (mag or true) or North Up (only true):
- Heading Up – aircraft positioned at 1/3 of the I-NAV height and map displayed along
aircraft heading. A 180° compass arc is provided. When using the 1/3 display window,
the aircraft is at the bottom of the window. This function is not available with any
“centering” function.
- North Up – map displayed with True North pointing up. Map may be centered on the
aircraft or any waypoint or fix. It is possible to scroll the map in every geographical
direction by using “scroll frame”.
The scroll frame is the area just inside the edges of the map in North Up format. It is
highlighted when the cursor is within the frame area. To scroll the map, the cursor must be
within the frame area on the desired directional edge (top, either side, or bottom) and the
<ENTER> pushbutton of the CCD the crew must be held depressed. The map continuously
moves until the button is released. When the scrolling action is stopped, the aircraft moves
again on the I-NAV map. Using scroll frame when in Heading Up automatically reverts the
map to North Up.
The I-NAV Data Menu provides all controls to manage the layers of the I-NAV map. To
open, click the I-NAV Data menu key in the I-NAV Tool bar. Each item corresponds to a
layer of data (same capacity in North-up or Heading-up).
Display priority (during auto de-clutter) is from top to bottom:
- WX – weather radar image from pilot side PDU WX image (default), and adjustment of
brightness (using CCD knob)
- LSS (optional) – lighting symbols
- Traffic – TCAS traffic plots
- FPLN sub-menu – active flight plan, alternate flight plan and missed approach
- Fixes sub-menu – airports, VOR, ADF, Intersections
- Airways sub-menu – high altitude, low altitude airways
- Airspaces sub-menu – special use, terminal airspaces
- Boundaries – international boundaries, rivers
- Terrain – absolute terrain information and situational awareness terrain (e.g. relative
terrain) and adjustment of its brightness (using CCD data set knob).
Messages generated by FMS system are displayed in a dedicated box located in the middle
top part of the I-NAV. A white “MSG” annunciation is displayed in the HSI when an FMS
message is displayed in I-NAV.
The dialog box displays the last messages (if many messages are triggered).
F MS
The last messages can be acknowledged (simultaneously for all FMS) by pressing the MS G
NOTE
This pushbutton does not illuminate when an FMS message is triggered.
F MS
When I-NAV is not displayed, only the MSG annunciation in the HSI is displayed and the MS G
INTRODUCTION
I-NAV UPLINK WX
If the airplane is equipped with the weather option, the menu is available by tab
selection along the top of the I-NAV Map.
uses a drop down type control menu which provides these options:
NOTE
RADAR weather graphics are available for the continental United States only (will be available
elsewhere with a future EASy load). SATELLITE and WINDS weather graphics are available
worldwide.
UPLINK WX LAYER
The Uplink WX regions display on the lateral map in North Up Map. The Map Mode button is
non-selectable (i.e., grayed out).
Selecting checkbox displays Radar layer data.
NOTE
These figures represent only how Radar or Satellite data is displayed on the lateral map. It
does not represent how the map is configured.
Uplink WX regions are displayed on the lateral map in North up mode only. The airplane
symbol is removed when Uplink WX displays. The ability to center on the airplane, therefore,
is not available.
Uplink WX can be displayed when the lateral map half range is 100 NM.
When an Uplink WX layer is selected, the following map layers are turned off (i.e., non-
selectable):
- Traffic
- Track Line
- VOR Course Line
- Constraints
- FMS Lateral Deviation
- LSS
- Airborne WX
- SA Terrain
- Vertical Profile
on the Uplink WX menu displays a data legend at the top right side of the I-NAV.
The legend includes a key for (altitude) and (velocity) data.
UPLINK WX CUTOUT
The Uplink WX cutout displays selected WX data layer (SAT, RADAR, WINDS) and
associated time stamps at the bottom right side of the I-NAV.
When new data is available for Radar and Satellite, that label flashes green at a rate of 1
second on, 1 second off until new data is selected for display.
If the time stamp of the Radar or Satellite display differs ≥ 30 minutes, the green time
stamps change to amber.
If the time stamp for the Winds display differs ≥ 3 hours, the time stamp displays in amber.
If the lateral map field of view does not contain data for a selected graphical WX layer (i.e.,
Radar, Satellite, Winds), the annunciation for that layer is amber.
Selecting in the Uplink WX control menu accesses a dialog box. The Uplink WX
dialog box provides tabs for individual page selection of:
- Requests for graphical WX products
- Uplink status of files
- Time-based, selectable regions and types of graphical WX currently up-linked
Select the tab (at top of page) to display the page. This page
allows the crew to request graphical WX products.
The crewmember uses the CCD to select a tile (region) from which to uplink a WX product.
Tiles are outlined in white on the regional map.
- Click once to select the tile, which turns cyan
- Click on a cyan tile to deselect
A maximum of six tiles per request is available for Satellite and Winds; A maximum of four
tiles for RADAR. Once the maximum is selected, the map is grayed out.
The checkbox is not operational.
On this page, the rotary data set knob is used to select a specified time stamp of up-linked
WX data for the currently selected product. Previous data requests are stored and available
for viewing until the buffer is filled. At that time, the oldest data is deleted.
The map displays coded region tiles of data up-linked to the airplane. A legend (lower left
corner) explains tile color meaning:
- Green – requested file information successfully up-linked
- Red on a black background – tiles failed to receive requested file data. Only the
most recent time stamp displays the failed tiles.
GENERAL
Basic as well as complex flight plan modifications can be performed graphically directly on
I-NAV using the intuitive object-task method. Crew click on an object on the map with the
CCD, a task menu is presented which contains all the valid tasks which can be performed on
the selected object.
Note that all graphical flight plan modifications can also be performed on the WPT LIST
window using the same object-task methods or combined between I-NAV and WPT LIST.
The lateral map primary function is to display lateral-positioning information. It is capable, but
not limited to displaying the following information:
- Magnetic or True Heading,
- Graphical representation of the flight plan,
- Navigation data base,
- Weather (radar and lighting),
- Traffic,
- Wind direction and speed,
- Miscellaneous annunciators.
The lateral map has two user selectable display modes:
- North-Up,
- Heading-Up.
North-Up /
Heading-Up user
I-NAV tool bar provides controls of the main features of the I-NAV map and access to sub-
menus to customize I-NAV contents. I-NAV tool bar is permanently displayed at the top of
the I-NAV window.
If Uplink Weather is installed in the airplane then the Uplink WX menu is displayed instead of
Schemes menu.
I-NAV Data pull-down menu provides all the controls to manage data layers that can be
displayed on I-NAV:
- WX selection enables display of the weather radar image. This selection is available
in both North-Up and Heading-Up modes. While the cursor remains positioned on
the WX check box, the transparency of the WX layer is capable of being
increased or decreased with the CCD data set knob. When selected the TAD OFF
flag appears, indicating that the color associated to the EGPWS are no more
presented, but the EGPWS remains fully operative,
- LSS selection enables lightning sensors system display (optional),
- Terrain selection enables the terrain layer. While the cursor remains positioned on
the terrain check box, the terrain layer brightness is capable of being
increased (full brightness) or decreased (10% brightness) by turning the data set
knob,
- Traffic selection enables the Traffic Alert (TA) and Collision Avoidance System
display layer. This selection is available in North-Up or Heading-Up modes,
- FPLN menu allows to select the following flight plan options:
o Missed Approach,
o Alternate,
o Constraints.
Boundaries selection turns on/off the geopolitical and Latitude/Longitude gridlines layer.
Schemes pull-down menu gives access to 3 map schemes offering a pre-defined set of
data layers: IFR HIgh Alt scheme, IFR LOw Alt scheme. Any change to these standards
scheme reverts the I-NAV in Defined Scheme where pilot has all the authority to
select data to be displayed,
Scheme configuration:
The Uplink Wx menu is only displayed if airplane is equiped with Uplink Weather option.
Center Airplane
Center TO Wpt
This selection is used to center the TO waypoint on the lateral map in North-Up mode.
If the I-NAV reference is Heading-Up, selecting automatically changes to
North-Up selection.
If there is a pending flight plan, the selection follows the pending flight
plan instead of the active flight plan.
Skip Wpt
selection allows to center the next waypoint in the flight plan on the lateral
map display in North-Up. If a waypoint is not currently centered, Skip defaults to the TO
waypoint.
If the I-NAV reference is Heading-Up, selecting automatically changes to
North-Up.
When the destination waypoint has been centered on the lateral map, selecting
displays FROM waypoint centered on the lateral map.
If there is a pending flight plan, the Skip Wpt selection follows the pending flight plan
instead of the active flight plan.
Recall wpt
Selecting centers the previous waypoint in the flight plan on the lateral map
display in North-Up. If a waypoint is not currently centered, Recall defaults to the TO
waypoint.
If the I-NAV reference is Heading-Up, selecting automatically changes to
North-Up.
When the FROM waypoint has been centered on the lateral map, selection of the
displays the destination waypoint centered on the lateral map.
If there is a pending flight plan, the selection follows the pending flight plan
instead of the active flight plan.
NOTE
When I-NAV displays Secondary Flight Plan, the following options are not available
(corresponding soft keys are grayed): Center Airplane, Center TO, WX layer, Traffic layer, LSS
layer.
The FMS lateral deviation annunciation is displayed on the right side of the airplane symbol
when in Heading-Up.
xx.x
DESIRED TRACK
The desired track line originates at the center of the airplane symbol, passes through the
track bug and continues on the until the edge of the lateral map.
When in North-Up mode, the desired track line is displayed only when the airplane symbol is
visible on the Lateral Map Display.
When in Heading-Up mode, the desired track line is drawn regardless of the
heading / track bug location (e.g if the bug is behind the airplane, the line is drawn from the
airplane nose to the bottom of the display).
When TRK mode is engaged, the desired track line is magenta, white otherwise.
ANNUNCIATIONS
The wind direction and velocity is in vector format and is displayed in Heading-Up or
North-Up modes. It is only displayed when the airplane is centered.
The display consists of a digital wind velocity readout and a wind direction arrow
indicating the direction the wind is blowing towards.
The IRS selected on coupled side is the wind data source.
Navigation
source
Waypoint
and
identifier
Flyover symbol
Altitude profile points consist in TOC (Top Of Climb), TOD (Top Of Descent) and BOSC
(Bottom Of Step Climb).
Arrow icon
Constraints
MAP SCROLLING
The scroll bar is displayed when the cursor is placed at the edge of the map, and disappears
when the cursor is moved away from the scroll bar.
While scrolling is active the following layers are removed:
- Traffic,
- Desired track line,
- VOR course line,
- Constraints,
- Lateral deviation,
- LSS,
- WX,
- VOR,
- NDB,
- Intersections,
- Airports,
- Obstacles,
- Lat/Lon lines,
- Terrain.
Range
display
In Heading-Up mode, the range values vary between 0.5 and 375 NM.
In North-Up mode, the range values vary between 1 and 750 NM.
Message system is independent from the I-NAV control interface and is issued to alert the
pilot of a situation detected by the FMS / TOLD.
The FMS MSG pushbutton, located on eyebrow, only clears one message at a time.
AIRPORT LAYER
Airports are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
The airports symbols are displayed per the following tables:
DISPLAYED
NAME SYMBOL
RANGE
VOR LAYER
DISPLAYED
CATEGORY NAME SYMBOL
RANGE
VOR
125 ≤ Half range ≤ 200
VOR VOR/DME
125 ≤ Half range ≤ 200
VORTAC
125 ≤ Half range ≤ 200
VOR are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
NDB LAYER
NDB are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
INTERSECTION
Intersections are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
AIRWAY
The airway layer consists in high altitude airways (jet airways in the US), low altitude airways
(victor airways in the US) and others non-US airways.
Each airway category is independently selectable for display through the I-NAV tool bar.
AIRSPACE
OBSTACLES
Obstacles are always displayed on the lateral map when the lateral half range is less than or
equal to 10 NM.
Obstacles (defined as obstacles from 200 ft to 1,000 ft AGL), are displayed on the lateral
map as follow:
LARGE OBSTACLES
Large obstacles (defined as obstacles above 1,000 ft AGL), are displayed on the lateral map
as follow:
OBSTACLE INFORMATION
When the cursor is moved over an obstacle currently displayed in the field of view of the I-
NAV lateral map display, the obstacle under the cursor is displayed as follow:
GEOPOLITICAL
In order to secure graphical flight planning functions and provide the capability to review any
flight plan modifications before the system takes it into account, all flight plan modifications
need to be activated or cancelled.
The temporary flight plan in which all the modifications are stored before activation or
cancellation is called the PENDING FLIGHT PLAN. Pending Flight Plan is displayed in cyan
on I-NAV and WPT LIST. Pending flight plan provides all performance parameters for the
pending trajectory: this allows to compare performance between active flight plan trajectory
and pending one.
To activate pending flight plan, crew must click on the cyan soft key that is
displayed at the bottom of I-NAV (and WPT LIST) as soon as pending mode is entered.
Similarly, pending flight plan can be cancelled by pressing on the soft key.
Displaying the Task Menu associated with a graphical object is accomplished by clicking on
the desired object symbol on the map. The task menu displays all the valid tasks associated
with that object.
A click within a task menu item selects the associated function. To exit the menu, move the
cursor outside the menu.
The following tables defines for all the interactive objects categories of the I-NAV the
associated tasks (and its corresponding dialog box). Note that some objects can combine
task of two of these categories: for instance, a navaid in the flight plan combines tasks from
the active flight plan waypoint category and navaid category.
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map and lock it on airplane symbol
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map on this object
Show Info … SHOW INFO Show any data base and FMS progress
information on this object
Tune NAV1 (*) Tune navaid active frequency on NAV1 (*)
Tune NAV2 (*) Tune navaid active frequency on NAV2 (*)
(*) For ADF, NAVx is replaced by ADF.
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map on this waypoint
Show Info … SHOW INFO Show any data base and FMS progress
information on this waypoint
NOTE
Tasks from airport or navaid categories can be added if waypoint is an airport or a navaid.
AIRWAY category
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Show Info … SHOW INFO Show any data base and FMS progress
information on this object
AIRPORT category
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map on this airport
Departure / arrival … PROCEDURE Select a RWY, SID, STAR or APPR for this
airport
Show Info … SHOW INFO Show any data base and FMS progress
information on this airport
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Custom waypoint
INSERTING WAYPOINTS
When a pending flight plan modification is open, it is possible to insert multiple waypoints,
airways or terminal procedures during the same operation (using and
if necessary,…).
Multiple waypoints can be inserted in the pending FPLN using I-NAV, during the same
operation. This is indicated by a cyan “rubber band” line that tracks the cursor after selecting
Direct To or Amend Route tasks. Each time the CCD is clicked, a new waypoint is added to
the flight plan and the cyan rubber banding continues from the new waypoint. A line is also
drawn between the last stringed waypoint and the flight plan waypoint on which the FMS
wants to close the modification.
If a mistake is made while stringing waypoints, the crew can delete the waypoint just
entered, change the airway, exit a dialog box then continue the flight plan modifications.
It is also possible to insert waypoints, airways or procedures by using Amend Route on the
WPT LIST.
WPT can be inserted in sequence during a single flight plan modification by entering the
WPT names through the MKB. If there is only one WPT corresponding to the identifier, it is
automatically inserted in the pending FPLN. If there are multiple WPT corresponding to the
identifier, a list of all corresponding WPT are displayed and the crew has to choose the right
one.
A softkey displayed on I-NAV and WPT LIST allows to insert an airway or procedure
(Arrival or Departure) via the dedicated dialog box (INSERT AIRWAY dialog box or
PROCEDURE dialog box).
and soft keys are automatically displayed in the I-NAV and at the bottom
of the WPT LIST. A click on the soft key activates the FPLN. The pending FPLN
becomes the active FPLN in the WPT LIST and in the I-NAV.
DIALOG BOXES
The dialog boxes are selected through the Task Menu. The Task Menu is displayed by
clicking on the desired object symbol on the map.
The dialog box selected is displayed on the upper left part of the I-NAV.
dialog box can be opened for any WPT (except destination and specific WPT).
A holding pattern can be inserted with the following parameters:
- RAD or CRS (in TRU and MAG ref),
- Leg Time (MIN) or Leg Distance (NM),
- Right or Left Turn,
- Speed (190 kt by default), Max Endurance option.
Real Time picture of the holding pattern (displayed using same I-NAV orientation: North
Up or Heading Up) is drawn and indicates the QUAD and the type of entry (DIRECT,
PARALLEL, TEAR DROP).
applies constraint in the pending flight plan.
deletes all the constraints on the WPT.
reverts to default values in the FMS fligh plan, if values exist.
reverts to default data base parameters.
NOTE
The turns of the holding pattern are not displayed with the speed defined in the dialog box but
with the speed (TAS) of the airplane when the holding pattern is activated.
It is recommended not to modify the holding speed when FMS speed command is reducing the
speed before entering in holding pattern.
When crossing the fix the airplane speed determines the holding pattern.
PROCEDURE dialog box can be open for any airport object or when using
PROCEDURE menu in pending mode. It allows selecting and/or reviewing a complete
terminal procedure. PROCEDURE dialog box contains two tabs: and
.
In tab, one scrolling list is dedicated to Runway selection, one other to SID
and Transition selection (transition are displayed only when a SID is selected).
LATERAL dialog box is opened by clicking airplane symbol on the map when in
LNAV mode. It allows defining a lateral offset (0.1 to 30 NM) on authorized legs (not on
procedure, pattern, terminal area and polar region). When offset is applied, it is no more
possible to use PPOS Hold task.
cancels the offset. An FMS message warns the crew when offset ends.
To cancel or modify an active offset, the dialog box has to be re-open by first clicking
airplane symbol in I-NAV and then selecting dialog box.
Insert airway dialog box is opened using the soft key while in pending mode. It
displays all the available airways crossing the last stringed WPT.
Airway scrolling list allows selecting the airway. Exit WPT scrolling list allows selecting
the exit WPT for the selected airway. These WPT can be displayed by their full name
(NAME) or by their identifier (IDENT). NAME / IDENT selection is made through the pull-
down menu above the Exit WPT scrolling list.
INTERCEPT dialog box is open using the task on any WPT of the active
FPLN. The figure illustrates an intercept task on AVN VOR.
dialog box allows defining how to intercept the selected WPT. When the
cursor is inside the dialog box, the CCD knob allows modifying the intercept course
indicated by the cyan arrow. The course and the corresponding radial are displayed on
the top of the dialog box.
Airways that intercept the designated object are also displayed. The format of the
intercepted dialog box is always North Up.
soft key inserts the intercept leg in the pending flight plan.
The Show Info dialog box allows pilots to access information from the navigation
database for a selected object. SHOW INFO dialog box can be opened for any WPT or
NAVAID.
The Show provides information about the active flight plan waypoints.
This information consists of three parts:
- Navigation data base information,
- Flight plan log information
- Crossing point information.
Flight plan log information is the default displayed data.
■ Data Base
■ FPLN Log
The Flight Plan Log page is the default page or is displayed by selecting FPLN Log
tab.
Flight Plan Log tab displays the predicted values for the waypoint selected.
While the flight Plan log tab is open, any operation which results in new predicted
values will be reflected dynamically on the flight plan log tab.
Flight Plan log tab for a waypoint is a snapshot of the predicted data displayed in
the waypoint list window, for the waypoint selected by the crew member.
■ Cross Pts
PPOS Direct
The PPOS Direct page displays the direct-to information from the airplane
present position (PPOS) to the waypoint selected by the crew member.
FMS computes the radial from waypoint to PPOS as well as the course,
distance, ETE, and fuel remaining if the airplane were to fly direct from PPOS to
waypoint.
Fuel remaining is displayed in thousands of pound.
If the airplane position is not valid, "PPOS Not Valid" is displayed on ablack
background.
Cross Rad
The Crossing Radial page displays information on the point which results when
the flight plan path crosses a specified radial.
FMS computes the distance from radial to waypoint as well as the course,
distance, ETE and Fuel remaining if the airplane were to fly from PPOs to
waypoint.
The results of the calculations are displayed in green.
The point abeam is the lat/lon location in the flight plan where the Show Info
designated object is 90 degrees to the flight plan
When the Point Abeam Course checkbox is checked, the FMS computes the
distance and radial from the crew member waypoint selection (e.g. KLAX) to
point, which results when the airplane passes abeam a crew member waypoint
selection, as well as the course, distance, ETE, and fuel remaining if the airplane
were to fly direct from PPOS to the point intersection.
The results of the calculations are displayed in green.
The define waypoint dialog box can be invoked by one of the following scenarios:
- Unknown or custom waypoint entry in the “Enter Identifier” text field in the “Show
Wpt” tab of the show dialog box
- Unknown entry in the “Wpt 1” or “Wpt 2” of the “ETP” tab in the show dialog box
- Unknown entry in the Wpt field of the “PNR” tab in the show dialog box
- Unknown entry in the Waypoint list Text Entry field of Amend route and Direct To
- Unknown entry in the FMW window
- Unknown Entry in the Avionics window
- Selecting the Define Wpt Task Menu on the Map
■ Latitude/longitude
The crew member inserts data in latitude and longitude and presses <ENTER> on
the MKB or CCD. The waypoint position is displayed in green.
By clicking on Apply the waypoint is defined, inserted into the database and the
dialog bao is closed.
■ Place/bearing/distance
■ Place/bearing/place/bearing
The crew member inserts data place/bearing/ place/bearing and presses <ENTER>
on the MKB or CCD. The waypoint position is displayed in green.
By clicking on Apply the waypoint is defined, inserted into the database and the
dialog bao is closed.
SHOW FUNCTION
The Show function provides the crew member the capability to display an object on INAV
relative to the current airplane position.
It also allows for the creation of Custom Waypoints and access to the Equal Time Point
(ETP), Point of No Return (PNR), and Lat/Lon Crossing functionality.
When using the SHOW Short cut on MKB, the Show Dialog box pops-up in the I-NAV with
Object tab selected and cursor automatically jumps on the Enter Identifier field.
Object tab
The default Show dialog box display Object tab with "Ident" radio button selected and all
the check boxes checked. The crew member fills it and presses <ENTER> on the CCD or
the MKB. Then the lateral map shall re-scale to display the entered object.
The crew member can manually move the cursor to the “Name” radio button and clicks
on it. The cursor automatically jumps to the “Enter Identifier” field and the crew member
enters the text string and presses <ENTER> on the MKB or CCD. The Select Object
dialog box opens showing all objects whose name starting text matches the text string.
The crew member designates the desired object. Then SHOW dialog boxes close and
the lateral map shall re-scale to display the entered object.
ETP EO tab
ETP (Equal Time Point) is the physical point along the flight plan where the time to go
back to the origin is the same as the time to continue to the destination.
To get the ETP calculations, the crew member must fill the readouts related to both
waypoints: name (identifier), and wind at the cruise altitude. Then a compute key is
available to start the computation.
In case the computed ETP is either behind the A/C or beyond the destination it will be
indicated at the bottom of the box .
PNR tab
PNR (Point of Non Return) is a point along the flight plan where the fuel to reach the
destination is less than the fuel to return to the waypoint.
The principle to operate this function is similar to ETP. The crew member must insert the
waypoint from which the PNR calculation will be performed (it is automatically assumed
that the current flight plan dest is the destination) with the wind at a specified altitude.
This tab enables the crew member to be provided with course/distance and time fuel data
about crossing a waypoint defined with latitude and longitude. This point must be located
along the flight plan.
Once the data is entered the result will be displayed at the bottom of the tab.
If the crew member enters a latitude/longitude which does not cross the flight plan then
“No Crossing Point Found” message is displayed.
GENERAL
The Vert Prof selection (VSD) is available and visible only when the INAV window size is
greater than 1/3rd, but for both Secondary and Active Flight Plans.
The Vert Prof is defaulted to Selected upon power up. When selected, VSD is always
displayed at the bottom of INAV window.
The reference setting for all VSD barometric altitudes is the Pilot Flying barometric setting.
NOTE
Below transition altitude or level, altimeter setting must be set to QNH for the use of VNAV and
VSD.
VSD SELECTION
The selection/deselection of the VSD is done by the pilot through the INAV tool bar using the
Vert Prof button.
Airplane
The airplane symbol is allowed to move its position vertically and horizontally on the VSD.
The airplane symbol vertical position in VSD window is computed according to the
airplane barometric altitude. A framed label with green text on a black background
showing the A/C barometric altitude in feet is displayed at A/C symbol height on the Y-
axis scale.
The airplane symbol horizontal position in VSD window is computed according to INAV
modes. The airplane symbol is horizontal, constant in size and always oriented to the
right. The default color of the airplane symbol is white. The zero position of the airplane is
at the center of the symbol represented by a black dot, consistent with INAV.
The angle and horizontal distance values from the airplane symbol zero position to the
cursor position in VSD are displayed at the bottom right corner of VSD.
The cursor is free-flowing within VSD. In case where the two cursors are simultaneously
present in VSD, priority rules are that of MDU cursor conflict. In this case, flight path
angle and horizontal distance are computed with the active cursor position.
Flight Plan
Flight plan items (Waypoints, Legs, TOC, TOD and BOSC, Missed Approach,
Intermediate Leveloffs) are displayed in VSD if FPL is displayed.
Default symbol for flight plan waypoints is the upright four-branch star.
WPT4
WPT3 FL180
FL180
WPT1 WPT2
6000
The symbol for top of climb (TOC), Bottom of Step Climb (BOSC) and top of descent
(TOD) is the diamond. Downpath TOC points associated with a BOSC are labeled Top of
Step Climb (TOSC).
The TOD, TOC and BOSC points remain displayed after they are sequenced, until the
FROM waypoint changes. This is in order to maintain the correct path visualization.
Flight Path
Actual flight path is depicted as a solid green line extending from the airplane nose to 2
cm ahead of the airplane.
Actual flight path is displayed if the following conditions are all met :
- Airplane symbol is displayed
- Xrange is less than or equal to 150 NM
- Climb/Descent rate exceeds ±300 feet per minute
Commanded flight path is depicted as a solid magenta line extending from the airplane
nose to the limit of VSD window boundary.
Commanded flight path is displayed if the following conditions are all met :
- Airplane symbol is displayed
- Xrange is less than or equal to 150 NM
- path mode is active
ILS beam is positioned appropriately with respect to the glideslope from the Navigation
Database.
Glideslope feather top angle is sharp and ILS beam length in VSD is consistent with that
of INAV lateral map.
Scales
Y1
Y2
Y3
Y4
The X-axis displays three ticks at the bottom of VSD window: from left to right, Xmin,
Xcenter and Xmax. In Heading Up, a fourth tick, Xquarter, is displayed at the half INAV
range (Xcenter/2).
The Y-axis displays three to five ticks at the left of VSD window. The Y-ticks labels are in
feet and indicate a rounded-off barometric altitude.
The ticks scroll up and down the vertical scale to reflect the airplane motion in the vertical
plan.
Selected Altitude
The altitude bug and the dashed line are positioned in VSD according to their barometric
altitude.
The altitude label is displayed in a frame, near dashed line to the right in the VSD
window. The altitude label displays selected altitude in feet as set on the ADI.
The Selected Altitude Bug and readout park at the limit of the display when beyond the
displayable range.
Color for altitude bug, dashed line and altitude label complies with the color displayed on
the ADI.
Terrain
Terrain is displayed on the full length of VSD if available, according to its barometric
altitude. Terrain is extracted from current track or flight plan according to VSD modes.
When terrain or part of the terrain is not available, a crosshatch line is represented at the
bottom of the display. When terrain is available but located below the lower limit of the
vertical scale, only the black background is visible.
MODE DISPLAY
SELECTED MODE
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain straight ahead of the airplane current
track. Therefore, in this mode the airplane is always displayed in VSD.
The terrain displayed in VSD is extracted along the airplane current track.
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain along the active FPL. Therefore, in
this mode the active FPL is always displayed in VSD. If no active FPL exists then
VSD is blank.
The terrain displayed in VSD is extracted along the active FPL displayed in VSD.
In Manual FPL mode, the airplane symbol is removed from the VSD.
■ AutoSelect mode
In this mode, the system selects automatically the Track or FPL mode.
The system selects the FPL mode if E-GPWS Warning/Alert is not active and If the
airplane is on the ground, or if LNAV is active.
The system selects Track mode as soon as FPL mode is not selected.
■ Pending mode
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain along the pending FPL. Therefore, in
this mode the pending FPL (only) is always displayed in VSD.
The terrain displayed in VSD is always extracted along the pending FPL.
If I-NAV is in pending configuration (active or secondary), pending mode is
automatically selected.
When I-NAV exits from pending configuration, the VSD mode returns to the
previous pilot selected mode.
■ Secondary mode
The purpose of this mode is to see the terrain along secondary FPL. Therefore, in
this mode the secondary FPL is always displayed in VSD whereas the A/C is never
displayed.
The terrain displayed in VSD is always extracted along the secondary FPL (Current
or Pending) displayed in VSD.
I-NAV MODE
As the I-NAV lateral map and the VSD are two different displays of the same situation,
VSD configuration inherits from INAV modes.
■ Point Centering
When I-NAV lateral map is centered about a waypoint, VSD displays situation near
the waypoint according to I-NAV lateral map range.
When I-NAV lateral map is centered about a remote location, VSD is blank.
■ Airplane Centering
When I-NAV lateral map is centered about the airplane, VSD displays situation near
airplane position according to INAV lateral map range.
GENERAL
The Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI) provides the primary information for airplane attitude,
altitude, speeds and autoflight modes.
Vertical Speed
tape
Airspeed
tape
Altitude tape
Attitude displayed
The Flight Modes Annunciator (FMA) displays the Pilot Flying (PF) side, armed and active
Flight Director (FD) modes, AutoPilot (AP) connection / status, AutoThrottle (AT) modes and
engagement status.
For more information, refer to CODDE1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 22.
FMA
AP STATUS
When the AutoPilot is engaged, is displayed. When Touch Control Steering is activated,
replaces .
If the AutoPilot is disengaged, will flash until acknowledged by the pilot by pressing the
AP pushbutton or quick disconnect pad, then is removed.
If autopilot is not active, the field will only display a green arrow (pilot flying side).
AUTOTHROTTLE STATUS
When the AutoThrottle is engaged, is displayed. If not, the field is displayed blank.
If the AutoThrottle is disengaged normally, the “A/T” flashes amber background with black
text to amber text with black background for 10 seconds or until acknowledged by the crew
menber.
If the AutoThrottle is disengaged abnormally, the "A/T" flashes amber background with black
text to amber text with black background for as long as the condition exists or acknowledged
by the crew members.
For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 22.
ACTIVE MODES
The active mode, being either “SPD” or “N1”, is displayed to the right of “A/T” as shown in
Figure 02-34-36-01. The active mode is same color-coded as the auto-throttle status. If the
AutoThrottle is disengaged, the active mode is displayed in green text on black background.
The AutoThrottle sub-mode or N1 limit mode is displayed below the active mode. The
AutoThrottle sub-mode has priority over the active N1 limit mode.
When the speed limit sub-mode is activated, the annunciation is displayed. When
active, the annunciation flashes for 10 seconds: amber text with black to blank.
The active N1 limit mode is displayed in green. One of the following can be displayed for the
active limit: “CRU” or “RTR”.
For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 22.
ATTITUDE DISPLAY
In the Attitude Display Indicator (ADI), the following information are displayed:
- Altitude and speed tapes,
- AutoPilot and AutoThrottle modes,
- Targets linked to trajectory (speed, ASEL…),
- Cautions and warnings (TCAS, EGPWS),
- Failures, reversions, miscompare information, flags.
AIRPLANE SYMBOL
The attitude reference airplane symbol is a fixed object displayed in the center of the ADI
sphere. The symbol is displayed in yellow and is used in conjunction with the attitude pitch
tape to reflect airplane pitch.
The Flight Path Symbol (FPS) is displayed in green. It represents the airplane earth frame
flight path angle.
NOTE
The FPS indicated on the Secondary Flight Display is an airmass flight path angle.
Acceleration
Chevron
The flight path Acceleration Chevron (AC) is displayed green and referenced to the Flight
Path Symbol (FPS). When alongside the FPS, the AC represents a zero acceleration along
flight path. When the AC is above the FPS, the airplane is accelerating. When the AC is
below the FPS, the airplane is decelerating.
For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 03 / Technical Information Pages.
The Flight Director (FD) is displayed in magenta. It is referenced to the Flight Path Symbol
(FPS) and represents the path to be followed, as calculated by the AFCS.
When in HUD2 or HUD3 approach, the FD is computed by the HGS (HUD computer). In that
case a HUD2 or HUD3 symbol is displayed at the top of the ADI (amber or green).
It can be removed by pressing twice the FD / TD pushbutton on the GP.
The Thrust Director (TD) provides speed guidance for speed manual holding.
TD is displayed in magenta and is referenced to the FPS. The guidance given by the TD is
followed by adjusting the engines power to put the Acceleration Chevron (AC) in front of the
TD. When the TD is followed the passenger comfort is the same as when the AT is
engaged.
It can be removed by pressing one time the FD / TD pushbutton on the GP.
The ROtation Symbol (ROS) is a magenta symbol displayed Wheight On Wheel (WOW) in
the lower part of the ADI. It is displayed 11° below the attitude reference (airplane symbol).
At rotation, the pilot must pull up until this symbol is superimposed with the horizon bar,
which means the lift off pitch attitude is correct. It is removed three seconds after lift off.
For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 03 / Technical Information Pages.
The position of the Angle Of Attack (AOA) path limit is linked to the FPS position. When the
FPS reaches the AOA limit symbol the "STALL” aural warning is triggered.
The AOA path limit symbol is displayed when:
- Airmass AOA is greater than the AOA limit (based upon flaps configuration),
- A windshear is detected.
The attitude pitch tape can display 35 degrees of field of view, and values between 0 and
90 degrees.
PITCH COMPRESSION
When the FPS is outside of the pitch tape field of view (e.g high AOA or windshear
condition) a pitch compression is applied to the pitch scale to position the FPS at the correct
value on the pitch scale while maintaining the horizon inside the field of view.
When the compression is greater than a factor of 1, the 1 degree tick marks are removed.
When the compression has reached a factor of 2, the 5 degree tick marks are removed.
The maximum compression factor is 3 (field of view at 105°). Beyond this value the Flight
Path Angle (FPA) is ghosted (dashed lines) to indicate that the FPA value is no longer on
the pitch tape. When the FPA is ghosted, the compression rate is frozen at 3, the tape
remains compressed. Once the FPA is no longer ghosted, the tape begins to expand back
to normal. Once the FPA is ghosted it no longer indicates the correct position, however, it
continues to correctly show a climbing or descending state.
The following symbols are not affected by compression:
- Flight Director (FD),
- Thrust Director (TD),
- AOA path limit symbol.
The roll scale displays the roll angle of the airplane. The tick marks on the scale
represent respectively 10, 20, 30 and 60 degrees; three inverted triangles
represent 0 and 45 degrees.
The bottom half of the roll pointer indicates the slip / skid, relatively to lateral acceleration.
Normally displayed in white, it turns amber when the lateral acceleration is too high.
The radio altitude is displayed in green digits on a black background on the bottom of the
attitude display. Below -20 ft, the display remains at -20; above 2,500 ft the indication is
removed.
The BAROmetric Minimum (BARO M) readout is displayed in white and is located on the
lower right corner of the attitude display.
The Radio Altimeter Decision height (RA DH) radout is displayed in white at the same
location than the BARO M indication.
MARKER BEACONS
The marker beacon information is received from the radios. The inner, middle and outer
marker beacons are displayed at the same location: upper right corner of the attitude
display.
The inner marker is indicated by a white IM text and white outline box.
The middle marker is indicated by an amber MM text and amber outline box.
The outer marker is indicated by a cyan OM text and cyan outline box.
When a low to high transition is seen from the appropriate marker beacon, the marker
beacon flashes normal video to blank for 15 seconds then steady.
EGPWS ANNUNCIATION
The EGPWS messages (WINDSHEAR, PULL UP, AND GND PROX) are displayed in the
same field of ADI. In order of decreasing priority the messages are:
- ,
- following a terrain warning alert or a ground proximity warning,
- following a terrain caution alert or a ground proximity caution,
- .
The annunciation, on the left of the roll pointer, indicates the EGPWS steep
approach mode selected.
FMS ANNUNCIATION
VTA annunciation is displayed in white text on the ADI when the FMS is indicating a Vertical
Track Alert. When it is displayed it flashes.
APP and TERM annunciations are displayed at the same location. The priority for display is
as follows: APP and TERM.
The APP annunciation indicates if the FMS is operating in the APProach mode. When there
is an approach annunciation, the CDI scale is displayed using approach sensitivity (as set in
the avionics window) and the FMS is using approach criteria for the degrade annunciation.
The approach annunciation is displayed if the flight plan contains an FMS approved
approach, the airplane is in the approach area, the degrade annunciation is turned off, and
FMS is the selected source. If no approach or LOC-based approach is selected from the
FMS database, the approach annunciation will not turn on.
The TERM annunciator is displayed to indicate that the airplane is in either of the following
phase of flight:
- Departure: when the airplane is less than 30 NM flight plan distance from origin or the
Active flight plan leg is part of a departure procedure.
- Arrival: when the airplane is within 30 NM flight of the destination airport or the Active
flight plan leg is part of an arrival procedure, but the airplane is not an approach.
- Missed Approach: if an approach is selected from the database, the missed approach
stars at the Missed Approach Point (MAP) and continues to the MAP holding point.
It indicates that the Required Navigation Performance (RNP) defaults to the terminal value
and consequenltly the FMS CDI goes to terminal sensitivity, i.e. 2 deviation dots
corresponding to default terminal RNP as set in the AVIONICS window.
HUD ANNUNCIATIONS
HUD 2
MINIMUMS ALERT
The minimums descent altitude indication is the same for RA DH indication than for BARO
M indication. When approaching minimums, a black window is displayed and when at
minimum, is displayed.
HEADING SCALE
The heading scale appears in the ADI only in a two DU configuration and when the PNF has
removed the HSI. The scale appears on the horizon line.
DEVIATION
The vertical deviation scale is located on the right side of the ADI when a G/S is detected or
computed by the FMS and VNAV is engaged and approaching the TOD.
G/S vertical deviation is detected by radio navigation sensors and VNAV vertical deviation is
computed by the FMS. Depending on the navigation source, the vertical deviation scale is
defined in path angular deviation or in feet altitude deviation. A dedicated pointer is
displayed for each navigation mode.
When in radio navigation source (G/S), the vertical deviation scale is defined in angular
deviation.
Each dot on the scale represents respectively:
SCALE VALUES
Second dot up + 0.24 Glide path angle
First dot up + 0.12 Glide path angle
Zero Glide path angle
First dot down - 0.12 Glide path angle
Second dot down - 0.24 Glide path angle
When in FMS navigation source (VNAV) the vertical deviation scale is defined in altitude
deviation.
Each dot on the scale means different values depending of the flight of phase computed
by FMS:
SCALE VALUES
Second dot up + 500 ft
First dot up + 250 ft
Zero 0 ft
First dot down - 250 ft
Second dot down - 500 ft
CAUTION
The same scale is displayed for G/S mode and VNAV mode, but depending of the
pointer dots mean differents values.
VNAV POINTER
The FMS VNAV vertical deviation pointers are displayed when the FMS CDI is selected for
displayed on the HSI and a vertical deviation is associated to a VNAV descent.
If the active vertical mode is VPTH or VGP, the pointer is displayed in magenta else the
pointer is displayed in cyan.
If in the HSI window the FMS Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) is removed then the VNAV
pointer is removed.
If the deviation value is outside the limits of the scale, the pointer is parked at the
appropriate end of the scale with half of the pointer out of view.
The G/S deviation pointer is displayed if the VOR CDI is selected for display on the HSI, the
radio is tuned to LOC and there is a valid G/S deviation.
If the G/S mode is active the pointer is displayed in magenta, if the G/S mode is armed the
pointer is displayed in cyan, else the pointer is displayed in white.
If the deviation value is outside the limits of the scale, the pointer is parked at the
appropriate end of the scale with half of the pointer out of view.
The expanded lateral deviation scale for Loc deviation is displayed in white at the bottom of
the attitude display. This scale is displayed if active mode is LOC or B/C. The scale is two
dots with a zero point.
deviation
pointers
If the active lateral mode is LOC or B/C, LOC CDI is displayed in HSI and it is tuned to LOC,
the lateral deviation pointer is displayed in magenta. If the armed lateral mode is LOC or B/C
the pointer is displayed in cyan, else white if valid, otherwise it is removed. In B/C the CDI
must be selected in front course.
If the navigation source is LOC and tuned to LOC, the lateral excessive deviation indicator is
displayed as two triangles when the proper condition exists. (Refer to figure below).
In CAT2, HUD2 or HUD3 modes, if the lateral deviation is exceeding a pre-determined
value, an amber (above 200 ft RA) or red (below 200 ft RA) triangle is displayed to perform
an appropriate correction (the correction direction is indicated by the arrow direction).
If the active navigation source is LOC and tuned to LOC, the vertical deviation excessive
indication is displayed as two triangles when the proper condition exists.
In CAT2, HUD2 or HUD3 modes, if the vertical deviation is exceeding a pre-determined
value, an amber (above 200 ft RA) or red (below 200 ft RA) triangle is displayed to correct
an appropriate direction (the correction direction is indicated by the arrow direction). It takes
between 2 and 4 seconds for the triangle to be displayed depending on the RA.
In CAT2 excessive deviation is displayed from 1 dot deviation of G/S or LOC.
AIRSPEED TAPE
The airspeed tape scale is limited from 30 to 900 kt, with white tick marks indicating every
10 kt.
When the data is deemed invalid, a is displayed on the tape and all the information are
removed.
It is displayed in amber reverse video when indicated airspeed is less than or equal to the
low speed cue.
The speed bug is set to the position corresponding to the IAS selected airspeed, using the
SPEED knob on the Guidance Panel (GP) when in MAN position. If the selected airspeed is
beyond the range of the displayed airspeed, the bug is displayed at the appropriate end of
the tape with half of the bug out-of-view. The bug follows the same color code than the
selected readout.
The FMS peed bug is placed at the position corresponding to the FMS speed when the
SPEED knob on the guidance panel is set to FMS. If the airspeed is beyond the range of the
displayed airspeed, the bug is displayed at the appropriate end of the tape with half of the
bug out-of-view. The bug follows the same color code than the selected readout.
NOTE
For any system failure that implies a speed limitation, this limitation may not be honored by
FMS speed. FMS speed must be deselected if not within the speed envelope.
The Mach selected airspeed is limited from Mach 0.40 to 0.99 with the resolution of 0.01
Mach. When the Mach is at maximum, the digits are replaced by the characters.
When the data is invalid, the readout is amber dashed ( ).
The longitudinal acceleration is located at the bottom of the airspeed tape when on ground.
It is displayed in green and has a range of ± .99. On ground, when the data is invalid, the
readout is replaced by an . The is removed when in flight if the data is still
invalid.
The Mach readout is displayed at the bottom of the airspeed tape when in flight. It is
displayed in the same colors as the airspeed digits and has a range of .400 to .998 Mach. It
is displayed when MACH is greater than .450 Mach and is removed below .400 Mach.
When Mach is invalid, the readout is amber dashed (---).
NOTE
The displayed Mach is an indicated Mach. The true Mach shall be calculated with the correction
table provided by the AFM.
AIRBRAKES ANNUNCIATION
The V-speed digital readout is displayed in white in the upper left corner of the attitude
display. The digital readouts of V1 and V2 are only displayed on-ground. If the data are sent
and invalid, the digital readout is replaced by amber dashes ( V1).
Take-off V-speed bugs are V1, V2, VFR and VFT. The bugs are displayed in white
alongside the airspeed tape, at the corresponding airspeed. The bug values are displayed
when the soft key is depressed in the departure POF of the FMW (T/O data).
Landing V-speed bugs are VAP and VRF. The bugs are displayed in white alongside the
airspeed tape, at the corresponding airspeed. The bug values are displayed when the
soft key is depressed in the arrival POF of the FMW (LDG data tab).
AIRSPEED LIMITATION
Depending on the airplane configuration, a red tape is displayed at the top of the speed
scale to prevent overspeed when flaps are extended or in case of failures that might lower
speed limitations (pitch feel fail, aileron feel fail, etc.). This tape may therefore correspond to
speed lower than VMO / MMO.
In this case, the manual speed bug can still be positioned above the airspeed limitation bar.
airspeed
limitation
tape
The airspeed limitationt is displayed in red as a thermometer that extends from the top of the
VMO / MMO thermometer to the Vconstraint value. It is based on the following conditions:
SF1 200 kt
SF2 190 kt
SF3 180 kt
0.80 Mach
CAS message MACH TRIM FAIL enabled
with AP disengaged
NOTE
The conversion of mach to IAS is done using a linear equation.
TREND VECTOR
The airspeed trend vector is displayed above or below the IAS readout according to the
acceleration or deceleration of the airplane.
The normal flight envelope for the airplane is above the LSC.
This LSC is computed using weight from the FMS (high altitude only) the pressure
altitude (high altitude only) from the onside selected ADS, and taking in account the
airplane configuration (SF1, SF2, SF3, SF3 and AB1, SF3 and AB2, clean slats out).
Low speed cue low altitude is filtered to ensure the AFCS can use it as a stable target for
speed protection. When AutoPilot is Off, Low Speed Cue computation comprises a load
factor compensation (LSC is not affected by load factor). When AP is engaged, LSC
computation is not compensated in load factor during turns, aiming at keeping a margin
between LSC and stall warning. This margin allows speed protection to be more efficient.
The stall warning cue is displayed in red. It gives indication of the stall speed according to
the airplane configuration.
The VMO / MMO thermometer is displayed as a barber pole (red with white stripes). It
extends from the VMO value to the top of the airspeed tape.
When in overspeed (or underspeed) an amber arrow is displayed close to the speed scale. It
is displayed if the modes CAT2, HUD2 or HUD3 are active, RA is between 15 and 1,000 feet
and indicated airspeed is different from the speed bug by more than 5 kt.
When the warning is displayed, it flashes as long as the condition exists.
NOTE
In case of discrepancy, always rely the greatest DDI reading.
ALTITUDE TAPE
The altitude tape scale goes from - 2,000 to 65,000 ft. White tick marks represent every
100 ft.
When altitude is invalid, a is displayed on the tape.
ALTIMETER READOUT IN FT
The altimeter readout is displayed in green. If the altitude is negative, a green NEG is
displayed on the left of the readout.
The altimeter metric readout is displayed in green. The M label is displayed following the
digital readout to indicate Metric units. When a value is negative, a green minus sign is
displayed on the right of the readout.
ASEL READOUT
ASEL BUG
The ASEL bug is displayed on the altitude tape (set using the ASEL knob on the GP). If the
selected altitude is beyond the range of the altitude tape, the ASEL bug is parked at the
appropriate end of the tape with half of the bug out of view.
The bug follows the same color code than the ASEL readout.
VNAV BUG
The VNAV altitude bug is displayed on the altitude tape. If the altitude is beyond the range of
the displayed altitude tape, only half of the bug is visible.
The bug is colored in:
- Magenta if the vertical active mode is VASEL or VALT and at the current altitude,
- Cyan when in VCLB and altitude is below ASEL, or in VPTH and higher than ASEL,
- White otherwise.
If the pointer is at a limit of the scale only half of the pointer is displayed.
The BAROmetric Minimum (BARO M) readout is displayed in white and is located on the
lower right corner of the attitude display.
The Radio Altimeter Decision Height (RA DH) readout is displayed in white at the same
location than the BARO M indication.
BAROSETTING READOUT
The barosetting correction is displayed in green at the bottom of the altitude scale, and is set
using the BARO set knob on the GP:
- When the inches of mercury unit is selected in the Units menu of the HSI tool bar, the
barometer is set in in.Hg (0.1 in.Hg increments for one click),
- When hPa is selected in the Units menu, the barosetting is set in hPa (1 hPa increments
for one click).
When the PUSH STD pushbutton on the GP is depressed, a green STD indication appears
at the bottom of the altitude scales and the altitude is standard.
Low altitude
awareness
The low altitude awareness symbol is displayed when approaching the ground. The ground
is displayed brown with a yellow line at the top. The ground is displayed when the RA is
lower than 550 ft.
The vertical speed is a fixed scale with a moving speed pointer. Each tick mark on the scale
represents respectively 0, ± 250 ft/min, ± 500 ft/min, ± 1,000 ft/min, ± 2,000 ft/min, and
± 4,000 ft/min.
When the VS is invalid, all the symbols are removed from the tape and a red VS flag is
displayed at the top of the scale.
The vertical speed readout is displayed in green in the middle of the vertical speed scale. It
indicates vertical speed in feet per minute (100 ft/min increments).
Negative values for the vertical speed are displayed with minus sign at the beginning of the
readout.
The vertical speed pointer is displayed in green. It gives an analog display of the VS.
The Vertical Speed (VS) target is displayed above the tape in magenta when in vertical
VS captured mode (100 ft/min increments). It is set using the VS / PATH wheel on the GP
when in VS.
The Vertical Speed target bug is displayed on the tape in magenta when in VS mode.
The arrow displayed close to the target indicates if a positive or negative VS is set.
MISCOMPARE ANNUNCIATION
A miscompare flag is displayed when the system detects a difference between two values for
the same sensor.
When a parameter differs from both ADI, a miscompare flag flashes for 10 sec, then thurns
steady as long as the difference remains:
- - When 6° difference in roll or 5° difference in pitch,
- - When more than 10 % difference between the two,
- - When the difference between the rad-alts exceeds the limit (which varies from 10 ft
on the ground up to 333 ft at 2,500 ft),
- - When the ILS courses differ by more than 1 dot in CAT1 (1/2 dot in CAT 2 or HUD
3),
- - When the glidepath angles differ by more than 1 dot in CAT 1 (1/2 dot in CAT 2 or
HUD 3),
- - When more than 10 kts difference,
- - When more than 200 ft difference.
FAILURE INDICATIONS
In most cases, if data are invalid the corresponding indication(s) is (are) removed. In some
other cases when it is necessary for the crew to be aware of a failure, the failure indication is
displayed on the ADI in white text with a red background.
FPV flag is triggered when the FPV computations are not available for the corresponding IRS.
(e.g during in flight alignment phase).
FD flag is triggered when the FD computations are not available for the corresponding AFCS.
ATT flag is triggered when attitude from the on-side IRS is lost.
SSEC flag is displayed when Static Source Error Correction from the on-side ADS is lost.
GENERAL
Gears and
Flaps and Horizontal
airbrakes FMS nav Heading Heading VOR/LOC
summary readout bug nav Stabilizer trim
indicator indicators
summary
Wind HDG/TRK
indication bug
area readout
Permanent
navigation NAV2 Permanent
data bar radio bar
HSI FORMAT
HSI WINDOW
HSI window provides horizontal navigation information, airplane configuration status and
permanent radio information. Reversion flags, miscompare flags and failure indication are
also displayed when conditions are met.
Horizontal navigation information is provided on a 120° arc or a 360° rose format.
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In two displays configuration (ARC, ROSE), on the PNF PDU, lower 1/3 may display another
window than the standard HSI window. In that case a heading scale is added to the ADI on
the horizon line.
The pilot can fold / unfold the HSI toolbar by clicking on the HSI soft key.
HSI tool bar gathers all controls to customize the HSI content. All these controls are
arranged in sub-menu:
Using the left bearing menu, the pilot can display in HSI either FMS1 (optional FMS3 if
installed), ADF1 or VOR1 on the primary bearing pointer.
Normally displayed white in the menu, these functions turn green when selected.
In the right bearing menu, each crew member can choose to display in his HSI, either the
FMS2, FMS3 if option is installed, ADF2 or VOR2 bearing (secondary bearing with diamond
shape), or to remove the bearing (OFF).
A VOR bearing is based on the selection in the tool bar and not Tuned–to-LOC, if the data is
invalid or Tuned-to-LOC the VOR bearing pointer is removed.
The other bearing pointer, ADF and FMS, are based on the data being valid and the
selection in the tool bar, if the data is invalid or selection is OFF the bearing pointer is
removed.
Arc format offers the possibility to display the weather radar (WX selection) layer, the flight
plan (FPL selection) and the lightning sensor display (LSS selection) if installed. Selection of
these layers is done through the submenu of the HSI feature menu. However, they
can be selected in the HSI tool bar, whatever the format ROSE or ARC.
Terrain layer is not available in HSI since it has its own dedicated display in the PDU lower
1/6 quadrant (TRAFFIC window).
When selecting the flight plan, the FMS CDI selection is automatically checked for display. If
the FMS CDI is already selected, the CDI pointer and lateral deviation scale and pointer are
removed from the display. Then, the lateral deviation is replaced by a digital readout when
the flight plan is selected.
In the menu, each crew member can choose the units to be displayed in his PDU for
altitude, heading and pressure. The default values are In (FAA configuration) or Hpa (EASA
configuration), Mag and Ft.
In the CDI bearing menu, each crew member can choose to display the VOR and the FMS
CDI. They cannot be removed when displayed in magenta since they are the active source.
When VOR CDI is selected with an ILS frequency, LOC is displayed instead of FMS X and
the Loc / Glide are displayed on the ADI.
HEADING SCALE
When the FMS CDI is displayed the FMS1 or FMS2 or FMS3 (optional) source annunciation
is displayed. When the VOR CDI is displayed the LOC1 or LOC2 source annunciation is
displayed. When CDI is not displayed the corresponding annunciation is removed.
If the left pilot and right pilot are using the same source, the annunciation has an amber box
around it.
When FMS or LOC is failed, the annunciation source is displayed black text on amber
background as displayed in Figure 02-34-38-19.
FMS Nav Summary gathers the primary short term FMS data in a single area at the ARC
and ROSE format top left corner. The following information is displayed from top to bottom:
- Active FMS TO WPT name,
- DTK (Desired Track … to TO WPT),
- DTG (Distance To Go … to TO WPT),
- ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival … at TO WPT).
This group of data and the FMS Navigation Source Annunciator are only displayed when
FMS CDI is displayed. FMS CDI is automatically displayed when LNAV mode is active or
armed. If LNAV is neither active nor armed, FMS CDI and FMS Nav data can be selected for
display by selecting the “FMS CDI” option in the CDI submenu of the HSI tool bar.
According to the lateral active and armed mode, the color of the FMS data and Nav Source
annunciator and CDI can be magenta (LNAV active), or cyan (LNAV armed) or white (LNAV
not active and not armed).
Nav data summary gathers in a single area at the top right corner of the ROSE and ARC
format the following information on the on-side selected VOR / LOC:
- VOR / LOC pointer icon and Tuned Station ident,
- Selected COURSE field,
- DME information if available.
This group of data and the LOC navigation source annunciator are only displayed when
VOR / LOC CDI is displayed. VOR / LOC CDI is automatically displayed when LOC mode is
active or armed.
According to the lateral active or armed mode, the color of the VOR / LOC data and Nav
Source Annunciator and CDI can be magenta (LOC active), cyan (LOC armed) or white
(VOR station tuned or ILS station tuned without LOC active or armed).
The CDI comes from FMS or the navigation radios based on the primary NAV source.
If the NAV source is FMS, the CDI is positioned corresponding to the desired track digital
readout. The FMS CDI is visually represented with a thick line.
If the NAV source is VOR or LOC, the CDI is positioned corresponding to the course select
digital readout. The VOR or LOC CDI is represented with a thin line.
The two CDI can be displayed at the same time.
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The lateral deviation scale and pointer are displayed the same color as the corresponding
CDI.
If the two CDIs are displayed, there are two pointers displayed, but there is only one set of
dots displayed for the highest priority CDI. If the FMS and VOR CDI are displayed in white,
the scale follows the FMS CDI.
For deviation values outside the limits the pointer is parked at the appropriate end of the
scale. The scale and pointer rotate with the CDI.
. Pointer Deflection
Depending on the navigation source, the different dots mean different values:
When the HSI is displayed in ARC mode, the lateral deviation is the same as in ROSE
mode.
When flight plan is selected (CDI removed), a digital readout and an arrow are displayed for
the FMS lateral deviation (Refer to figure 02-34-38-20):
- The digital readout has a resolution of 0.01 NM up to 0.99 NM and a resolution of
0.1 NM up to 99.9 NM inclusive. When greater than 99.9 NM, the readout has a 1 NM
resolution.
- The arrow is displayed to show the airplane position relative to the flight plan track. An
arrow pointing right is displayed for deviation lower than 0 or left arrow for deviation
greater than 0. The arrow is removed for a 0 deviation.
When flight plan is selected digital readout and arrow are not displayed for LOC / VOR. If
valid the lateral deviation is displayed in the lower part of the ADI.
BEARING POINTERS
The bearing pointers are always displayed in green. The bearing pointer selections are
chosen through the control bar on the HSI.
The primary bearing is a circle and the selections for the pointer are OFF, VOR1, ADF1,
FMS1 and FMS3 (if installed).
The secondary bearing is a diamond and the selections are OFF, VOR2, ADF2, FMS2 and
FMS3 (if installed).
A VOR bearing is based on the selection in the control bar and when the radio is not tuned-
to-LOC. If the data is invalid or tuned-to-LOC, the VOR bearing pointer is removed. The
other bearing pointer, ADF and FMS is based on the data being valid and the selection in
the control bar.
HEADING READOUT
The digital heading readout is displayed in green and uses three digits using leading zero.
If the data is invalid, is displayed.
Based on the Guidance Panel (GP) selection, the readout label can be HDG or TRK and
uses three digits using leading zero.
If the GP switch indicates HDG, pressing SYNC pushbutton on the GP sets the selected
heading bug to the current displayed heading. If current heading is invalid, then the
pushbutton has no effect on the selected heading bug.
If the GP switch indicates TRK, pressing SYNC pushbutton on the GP sets the selected
track bug to the drift bug. If the drift bug is invalid and on-ground, then pressing the SYNC
pushbutton syncs the selected track to the current heading. If drift bug is invalid and not on-
ground, then pressing the pushbutton has no effect on the selected track bug.
Based on the GP selection, the bug can be displayed as two squares (heading) or two
triangles (track). The bug is positioned according to the selected heading / track.
DRIFT BUG
The drift bug is displayed in green. If the value is zero, the drift bug is aligned with the lubber
line.
When the VOR / LOC CDI is selected for display and a DME distance is available, the DME
station identifier (up to four characters) is displayed along the distance. If the DME station
identifier is the same as the VOR / LOC station (collocated), the DME identifier is not
displayed. DME range is 0 to 524 NM.
is displayed for a DME Hold.
Flight Plan
Scroll Icon
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Range
Lateral Deviation
The flight plan is driven by the onside FMS Nav Source. Only the active flight plan is
displayed with the waypoint symbols and waypoint idents.
The display is limited to the first four waypoints. Therefore, there not be navaids, airports,
constraints, etc.. displayed.
The flight plan has priority in the drawing order over WX layer.
The symbol is the same shape and color as displayed on INAV.
The range is the same as the ARC range on the HSI.
The flight plan is removed when de-selected in the HSI control bar or the HSI format is
ROSE.
MSG
DGR
Sensors status
area
Sensors status is summarized in the lower right corner of the HSI. From top to bottom:
- FMS annunciation field: (FMS message is displayed on I-NAV), XTK (offset),
(DeGRaded EPU higher than RNP),
- TAWS annunciation field: , , , TAD OFF
(Terrain Awareness Display off), (test), (failed),
- LSS annunciation field: (normal mode), (calibration), (clear),
(test), (failed),
- TCAS annunciation field:
o TCAS limits: (unrestricted), (ABoVe), (BeloW),
o TCAS mode: (off), (normal operation), (TA without
intruder),or (TA with an intruder), (RA failure),
(test), (failed).
NOTE
is related to TCAS Resolution Advisory. It does not mean Radio Altimeter failure.
WX
annunciations
STAB
Time information
Speed information
Temperature information
GEAR INDICATORS
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The optional Head-up Guidance System (HGS) is an electronic and optical system that
generates and displays information in the pilot's forward field of view.
The system is designed so that the display appears to be towards infinity, allowing the pilot
to see the ouside world as well as the information on the combiner without changing focus.
The HGS provides information during all phases of flight. The displayed information is
derived from airplane instruments and sensor data.
Two different levels of certification of HGS may be installed on the airplane:
- HGS not capable of HUD 2/3,
- HGS capable of HUD 2/3.
■ Controls
■ Indications
SOURCES
The following paragraph describes the power supply of the different equipment of the Head
up Guidance System.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
OHU
HGS combiner
DESCRIPTION
The HGS provides attitude, speed, altitude, flight path, guidance, and other situational
information to the pilot in symbolic format. Basic flight information is available during all
phases of flight. The HGS also provides display functions for Flight Director guidance, HGS
guided approach, visual approach, unusual attitude and take-off guidance.
The pilot is made aware of the loss of any required displayed information for the HGS, due to
unavailable airplane sensor or equipment data, through the obvious blanking of display
elements or the display of special status messages.
The HGS combiner is removed from the pilot's forward field-of view by moving it to the stowed
position. The HGS display brightness can be adjusted, from zero to full intensity through the
brightness control located on the combiner. A manual adjustment mode is available that
allows a constant luminance to be set by the pilot. An automatic adjustment mode is also
available that allows a constant contrast ratio to be set by the pilot (the actual luminance of
the combiner display varies with the sensed luminance of the ambient light).
The HGS records the detected faults (in airplane equipment, airplane sensors and HGS LRU)
and reports the system status to the airplane Central Maintenance Computer (CMC).
In HUD2 and HUD3, the HGS also records the landing performance data and sends it to
printer upon request.
The HGS computer receives the approach parameters like the localizer track, the runway
length, the runway elevation, and the reference glideslope from the Flight Management
Windows.
The optical effects of the curved windshield are compensated for in the optics and pre-
distortion map.
HGS COMPUTER
The HGS computer provides the symbology drive signals to the OHU.
These signals are derived from internal calculations, which determine the position and form
of the flight symbology to be presented, dependent on the airplane equipment and sensor
data received by the HGS computer.
The HGS computer provides display functions for Flight Director (FD) guidance, HGS guided
approach, visual approach and unusual altitude.
The HGS computer receives the approach, like the localizer track, the runway length, the
runway elevation, and the reference glideslope from the Flight Management Window. These
parameters are used to display synthetic runway, swinging localizer and glideslope
reference line.
HGS monitor data fed back from OHU to verify the conformal symbols are properly
positioned. HGS blanks the display if a failure is detected or removes the symbol that is not
at its expected position.
OVERHEAD UNIT
The OHU projects the flight symbology, generated by the HGS computer, onto the combiner.
HGS COMBINER
The combiner is an optical element that optically combines displayed flight symbology with
the pilot's view through the airplane windscreen.
This optical design permits various symbols, like the artificial horizon, to overlay
corresponding features of the outside world.
The combiner also displays the flight symbology at optical infinity, allowing the pilot to see
the information without a shift in eye focus.
The combiner also includes controls to change brightness and contrast for HGS with EFVS
or brightness only for HGS.
To move the combiner glass from the stow to the operating position, push the stow lever and
rotate the combiner glass down and forward until the combiner glass moves into the
operating position. When the combiner glass moves into the operating position, the stow
switch automatically turns on the high-voltage power supply in the OHU. After a brief warm-
up period, the OHU projects symbology onto the combiner glass.
The HUD display brightness can be adjusted, from zero to full intensity through the
brightness control located on the combiner:
- A manual adjustment mode is available that allows a constant luminance to be set by
the pilot.
- An automatic adjustment mode is also available that allows a constant contrast ratio to
be set by the pilot (the actual luminance of the combiner display varies with the sensed
luminance of the ambient light).
PRINCIPAL DIAGRAM
The HGS computer requires inputs from other systems in the airplane. The HGS receives
these inputs through dual independent input/output subsystems contained within the HGS
computer. These inputs consist of digital and analog data from these sensors and
equipment:
- Inertial Reference Unit (IRU),
- Radio Altimeter (RA),
- Modular Avionics Units (MAU),
- Pilot yoke.
The HGS computer provides source selection among redundant HGS inputs. This allows the
HGS to revert to a valid source when a failure has occurred to the currently selected source.
The source selection in the HGS is the same as the one used in the corresponding ADI.
HGS MODES
CONTROL
In AUTO mode the brightness automatically changes to maintain the contrast level set by
the pilot. This gives a constant contrast ratio to the detected light conditions and allows
the display to remain visible without manual adjustment as the airplane travels through a
variety of light conditions.
In MAN mode the brightness level does not change once it is set by the pilot. Thus, when
the airplane travels through a variety of light conditions, it is possible for the display to not
be visible.
The HGS computer receives the approach and take-off parameters from the MAU via the
Flight Management Window.
The localizer track, runway elevation, glideslope and runway length parameters are
required:
- To display the glideslope reference, the swinging loc and the synthetic runway,
- To perform an HUD 2/3 approach.
The runway length, runway elevation, localizer track and glideslope parameters displayed
in the STAR / App tab of the Arrival POF are sent to the HGS Computer after the crew
members have confirmed them via the HUD CONFIRM soft key.
If the HGS is not installed, the HUD CONFIRM soft key is removed.
Once there is data in all of the four fields (including dashes), HUD CONFIRM soft key
becomes selectable.
Selecting the soft key confirms data for the HGS and the sof tkey becomes non-
selectable again until a change is made to any one of the parameters.
Upon selection of the runwway, all the runway information is retrieved from the database
and displayed automatically.
If the parameters are not confirmed:
- The synthetic runway, the swinging localizer and the glideslope reference are not
displayed,
- The HUD 2/3 approach capability is lost and NO HUD 2/3 annunciation is displayed
in the HUD.
NOTE
The correct setting of localizer true track is a key element for proper operation of HGS during
approach.
Approach category and minimums information are selected through the Landing Data tab.
If the HGS installed on the airplane is not capable of HUD 2/3, the HUD2 label is not
displayed and the HUD3 soft key is not selectable (greyed out) in the App Category
menu.
TEST synoptic
HUD DATA soft key allows to print the landing report while the airplane in on ground.
This soft key is inactive if airplane is not equipped with HGS capable of HUD 2/3.
The HGS landing report shows the parameters after a HUD3 or HUD2 approach:
- Touchdown bank angle (degrees)
- Glideslope deviation at 100 ft (dots)
- Touchdown vertical speed (ft/min)
- Localizer deviation at 100 ft (dots)
- Localizer deviation at touchdown (dots)
- Maximum localizer deviation (dots)
- Maximum localizer deviation during ground roll (dots)
- Maximum speed error negative (kts)
- Maximum speed error positive (kts)
- Touchdown lateral position (ft)
- Touchdown longitudinal position (ft)
INDICATION
HUD symbology
The HUD symbology is designed to enable the pilot to control and monitor the airplane
during all flight phases, whether being manually flown or when using the autopilot.
It is designed to be consistent with the ADI display formats to prevent any ambiguity
between the head-up and the head-down displays.
The following symbologies are provided by the HGS:
- Attitude information,
- Airspeed information,
- Altitude information,
- Conformal symbology (Flight path, heading scale, conformal selected course,
conformal selected heading, synthetic runway),
- Energy and speed management (Flight Path acceleration, speed error tape, vertical
speed, thrust director),
- Source annunciations,
- Miscompares and Failure annunciations,
- Flight Management System information,
- Navigation information,
- TCAS advisory with corrective action,
- Flight control mode / HGS mode annunciations,
- Flight director guidance and mode annunciations,
- Autothrottle annunciations,
- EGPWS windshear annunciations,
- Remaining runway distance during rollout at landing,
- Unusual attitude recovery.
Basic flight information is available during all phases of flight.
The main symbology differences between ADI and HUD are limited to the airplane
reference symbol, the flight director symbol and the path symbol.
The following HUD symbology descriptions and illustrations are presented in six parts:
- Visual take-off symbology: describes symbol used during take-off,
- Enroute symbology: describes symbol used anytime,
- Approach symbology: describes symbols used during an ILS approach,
- Unusual attitude display,
- Flags and reversion anunciations display,
- Advisories and annunciations display.
NOTE
The symbology shown later in this sub-section is for identification purposes only.
■ Enroute symbology
The enroute display provides situational awareness and flight director information to
the pilot during enroute operations. FMS information is also available. This is the
default display when the airplane is in air.
A typical representation of the symbology for the Enroute display is shown in the
figure.
■ Take-off symbology
The visual take-off display provides situational awareness to the pilot during the
takeoff roll without active guidance.
This display is invoked when the airplane is not configured for guided take-off. A
typical representation of the symbology for the visual takeoff display is shown in the
following figure.
SYMBOL ID#
Rotation Symbol 1
Longitudinal Acceleration 4
■ Approach symbology
A typical representation of the symbology for the HGS Approach display in HUD 3
mode is shown in the figure.
SYMBOL ID#
Glideslope Reference Line 1
Swinging Localizer 3
Synthetic Runway 4
Marker Beacons 5
Digital Airspeed 7
The HGS Approach Guidance Cue symbol is different according the HGS
capability:
- If HGS is capable of HUD 2/3, the Guidance Cue is controlled by the HGS
Computer:
- If HGS is not capable of HUD 2/3, the Guidance Cue is controlled by the pitch
and roll command signals from the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS):
During unusual attitudes (same triggering logics as the head down ADI), the HGS
display will automatically switch to a format designed for recognition and recovery
assistance. When the airplane attitude is restored to a stable condition, the display
format is returned to the operating display format. A typical representation of the
symbology for the unusual attitude display is shown in the figure.
SYMBOL ID#
Alternate Source Selection 1
Airspeed Fault 3
Attitude Fault 4
Attitude Comparator 7
Heading Comparator 8
Altitude Comparator 9
Airspeed Comparator 10
Localizer Comparator 11
Glideslope Comparator 12
Glideslope Fault 15
Heading Fault 16
Localizer Fault 17
SYMBOL ID#
Pitch Chevron 1
Track Pointer 5
Slip/Skid Indicator 7
Flare Cue 17
Symbols description and illustrations are grouped under each chapter according to:
- Mode annunciations and roll scale,
- Attitude Direction Indicator,
- Airspeed,
- Altitude,
- Horizontal Situation Indicator and navigation data.
Navigation mode
Take-off mode
Approach mode
FIGURE 02-34-40-20 - ADI IN APPROACH MODE WITH HGS CAPABLE OF HUD 2/3
ADI window
The below description is only applicable for airplane equipped with HGS capable of HUD
2/3.
When HUD2 or HUD3 mode approach is active the following annunciations are displayed
in ADI:
- HUD white annunciation is displayed to indicate the flight director is being driven by
the HGS and not AFCS.
- HUD condition:
o is displayed as reminder for the pilot to reduce the airplane thrust levers to
idle for touchdown. If active, the Auto-Throttle reduce the thrust levers to idle.
o is displayed as a reminder for the pilot to initiate flare.
o is displayed below 500 feet AGL when HUD2 or HUD3 capability is lost,
or if approach and landing tolerance is out of tolerance.
, and are displayed flashing for 10 sec then they are steady.
SYSTEM PROTECTION
SYSTEM MONITORING
The critical symbol monitor tests the integrity of the HGS display path by monitoring the
displayed position of 10 selected critical symbols:
- Airplane reference,
- Horizon line,
- Flight path,
- Ground roll reference,
- HGS ground roll guidance cue,
- HGS approach guidance cue,
- Unusual attitude airplane reference,
- Unusual reference horizon line,
- Test symbol,
- Speed error tape.
The critical symbol monitor indicates a failure if a symbol’s measured deviation from the
expected position or the deviation between the calculated sensor value and the actual
sensor input value exceeds a specified tolerance.
The system response to this fault detection is either the blanking of the entire display, or the
removal of the individual critical symbol from the display.
An optically combiner alignment detector using an LED and two detectors continuously
measures the angle of the combiner glass. An advisory CAS message and HUD
annunciation are displayed if the combiner misalignment error gets outside the acceptable
range. The CAS message can be displayed only during CAT2 or HUD 2/3 approach.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
ABNORMAL OPERATION
CAS MESSAGES
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) is an enhancement of the existing HGS system
(only the HGS capable of HUD 2/3). In case of poor visibility or night condition, the EFVS
improves the perception of external environment.
The expected gain of EFVS (i.e. ability for the LH pilot to see the environmrnt details -
through infrared image - before the RH pilot - through natural vision) depends on the
ambient conditions:
Although most of the time the scene is viewed first by the LH pilot through the EVS image,
the real scene is generally seen first by the RH pilot. Thanks to the automatic fading, the LH
pilot will normally see the real scene before reaching the approach minima:
- In night conditions: vehicles, obstacles, environment and airport features are visible in
the image provided there is enough infrared contrast (image is weather dependant).
EVS image is mainly valuable on dimmed terrains and in mountainous areas.
- In day conditions: with the conditions listed in the table above, lights are the main
features which are visible in the HGS combiner.
The EFVS has the ability to display an image from the forward looking infrared camera on
the HGS combiner as well as on the MDU.
The system components consist in an Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU), an external InfraRed
Window (IRW), sensor controls and an Airplane Identification Tag (AIT), in addition to the
regular HGS components.
Controls
Indications
SOURCES
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
The ISU and the IRW are installed in the nose cone upper part under a fairing.
DESCRIPTION
The Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) has the ability to display an image of the real
world scene in raster format on the HGS combiner as well as on the MDU. This image is
generated by an Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU), which is installed in the nose of the airplane. The
infrared image is scaled, aligned, and adjusted (as required, during initial installation) to
overlay the real world scene as viewed through the HGS combiner. The ISU provides an
image of at least certain runway features (landing lights) and some features of the
surrounding terrain and obstacles. The general intent of providing this type of image to the
pilot is enhanced situational awareness at night and in certain low visibility environmental
conditions.
The infrared sensor image can be selected for display on the HGS combiner and /or MDU
anytime the pilot desires additional situational information.
The general intent of providing this type of image to the pilot is enhanced situational
awareness at night and in certain low visibility environmental conditions.
During taxiing and take-off the EFVS provides an image of taxiway and runway lights, other
airplane and ground vehicles, as well as other ground features that can be recognized by the
pilot.
During approach and landing the EFVS provides an image of the runway environment, other
airplane and ground vehicles, and ground features.
The Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU) is the key component of the system responsible for
generating the infrared video image. The Infrared Sensor Unit creates a raster format video
image representative of the infrared scene from the nose of the airplane.
INFRARED WINDOW:
The airplane specific InfraRed Window (IRW) is mounted in the airplane to protect the ISU
from the elements, maintain the integrity of the fuselage and allow the scene's infrared
energy to pass through the window and reach the ISU. The IRW includes the window flange
and a connector for installation on specific airplane. The IRW is fitted with an integral
heating element to prevent fogging and icing of the window. The power to this heating
element is controlled by the ISU.
The IRW is fitted with 2 temperature sensors and with a thermal cut off device that switch off
the heating of the IRW when its temperature is above 80°C.
The Airplane Identification Tag (AIT) is used to identify that the ISU is installed in an
authorized application.
CONTROL
There are 2 control potentiometers (BRighTness and CONTRAST) which are mounted
concentrically on the same shaft on the combiner and wired to the HGS system only.
Adjustment of these display parameters on the IR image are performed by the HGS.
Both potentiometers have 270 degrees of rotation movement, with fixed stops at the
lower and higher ends of their range. This is different from the main HGS display
brightness control, which is a single continuously rotating knob.
The HUD symbology is the master brightness control and the EVS image is the slave: the
EVS image brightness "follows" the HUD symbology brightness and its level is limited by
the symbology brightness. In AUTO mode (SYMBOLOGY control), both EVS image and
symbology brightness evolve with the ambient light.
It is recommended to adjust HUD symbology brightness first, then the EVS image
brightness.
■ Automatic fading
The EVS rotary switch pushbutton is installed on the instrument panel located on a plate
accessible by both pilots.
This rotary switch pushbutton allows controlling the cryogenic cooler and the calibration
display.
NOTE
EVS knob may be seen with difficulty when glareshield is dimmed at night.
The ISU uses a cryogenic cooler for best sensitivity and maximum performance of the
detector. The cryogenic cooler, controlled by the electronics inside the ISU, starts cooling
upon a cool down command from the pilot. A two position rotary switch for the control of
the ISU gain and cryogenic cooler ON/OFF:
- OFF: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is OFF.
- ON: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is ON, the ISU gain is set to automatic gain
selection.
A pushbutton located on the top of the EVS rotary switch allows to:
- Correct of non uniformities:
o A short calibration is recommended as soon as a bad image quality is perceived
(trails, excessive saturated image, etc…).
o A long calibration is recommended to obtain a good image quality or when two
consecutive short calibrations have failed. It is also recommended at the beginning
of each approach (if sensor is already ON, refer to CODDE 2 procedure).
- Adapt the scene in front of it for a better image quality.
A long calibration is automatically performed when the camera cooler is manually
switched ON.
During calibration, CAL annunciation is displayed in the upper left corner of the HUD and
the EVS image is removed.
The EVS kill / dim pushbutton located on the yoke allows instantly displaying or removing
the EVS image from the HGS combiner.
When the unusual attitudes are displayed on the HGS combiner, the EVS image is
automatically removed.
When the correct attitudes are recovered the LH pilot can select the EVS image with the
EVS kill / dim pushbutton.
INDICATION
INDICATION FUNCTION
NOTE
Do not confuse "EVS" and "EVS ●" annunciations which look similar but have different
meanings.
INDICATION FUNCTION
The IR Video transmitted by the IR sensor is displayed (sensor IR image without any
symbology or modes annunciations added) on the MDU in the video window.
The IR video is connected from the sensor unit to the video module located in the MAU
and then is displayed in the video window in 2/3 format in the MDU (upper or lower) as
commanded by the crew members.
Visual interference
■ Blooming effect
Blooming effect may be observed during the final part of some approaches (below
400 ft):
- In very poor weather conditions (fog, snowfall, rainfall) or when breaking out of
the clouds near the approach lights,
- Equipped with a category II lighting systems.
It may appear suddenly in the bottom of the combiner and mask the external view
(1/3 bottom of the combiner), and some symbologies (RA and raw data).
■ Roman Candle
Roman candle may be observed in moderate to heavy rainy conditions, for all the
phases of flight when the water droplets streak. This depends on water droplet size
and intensity.
Streaks of water (big droplets) appeared like a series of vertical lines flowing
outward from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen.
It may completely obscure the external view (especially in the 1/3 bottom area of
the image).
■ Hot spots
Las Vegas effect (maze of lights) may be observed around hot spots flowing in a
moving scene (lights during take off or approach, neon sign in approach).
■ Persistant image
Persistent images may be observed when the airplane is facing the sun or sunlit
objects and the scene changes.
Persistant image can be erased by a long calibration.
■ Burlap
Burlap effect may be observed in the MDU in low-contrast images when the scene
temperature is greatly different from that during the last calibration.
Burlap effect can be erased by a long calibration.
SYSTEM PROTECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Enhanced Flight Vision System is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers
located above the overhead panel:
- EFVS CTRL circuit breaker (5 A) protect ISU,
- WINDOW POWER circuit breaker (20 A) protect IRU.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
CAS MESSAGES
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) is an enhancement of the existing HUD 2/3
capable HGS. In case of poor visibility or night condition, the EFVS improves the perception
of external environment.
The expected gain of EFVS (i.e. ability for the LH pilot to see the environmrnt details -
through infrared image - before the RH pilot - through natural vision) depends on the
ambient conditions:
Although most of the time the runway features are viewed first by the LH pilot through the
EVS image, the real scene is generally seen first by the RH pilot. The LH pilot will normally
see the real scene before reaching the approach minima:
- In night conditions: vehicles, obstacles, environment and airport features are visible in
the image provided there is enough infrared contrast (image is weather dependant).
EVS image is mainly valuable on dimmed terrains and in mountainous areas.
- In day conditions: for the conditions listed in the above table, lights are the best seen
features in the HGS combiner.
The EFVS has the ability to display an image from the forward looking infrared camera on
the HGS combiner as well as on the MDU.
The system components consist of an Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU), an external InfraRed
Window (IRW), sensor controls and an Airplane Identification Tag (AIT), in addition to the
regular HGS components.
Controls
Indications
SOURCES
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
The ISU and the IRW are installed in the nose cone upper part under a fairing.
DESCRIPTION
The Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) has the ability to display an image of the real
world scene in raster format on the HGS combiner as well as on the MDU. This image is
generated by an Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU), which is installed in the nose of the airplane. The
infrared image is scaled, aligned, and adjusted (as required, during initial installation) to
overlay the real world scene as viewed through the HGS combiner. The ISU provides an
image of at least certain runway features (landing lights) and some features of the
surrounding terrain and obstacles. The general intent of providing this type of image to the
pilot is enhanced situational awareness at night and in certain low visibility environmental
conditions.
The infrared sensor image can be selected for display on the HGS combiner and /or MDU
anytime the pilot desires additional situational information.
The general intent of providing this type of image to the pilot is enhanced situational
awareness at night and in certain low visibility environmental conditions.
During taxiing and take-off the EFVS provides an image of taxiway and runway lights, other
airplane and ground vehicles, as well as other ground features that can be recognized by the
pilot.
During approach and landing the EFVS provides an image of the runway environment, other
airplane and ground vehicles, and ground features.
The Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU) is the key component of the system responsible for
generating the infrared video image. The Infrared Sensor Unit creates a raster format video
image representative of the infrared scene from the nose of the airplane.
INFRARED WINDOW:
The airplane specific InfraRed Window (IRW) is mounted in the airplane to protect the ISU
from the elements, maintain the integrity of the fuselage and allow the scene's infrared
energy to pass through the window and reach the ISU. The IRW includes the window flange
and a connector for installation on specific airplane. The IRW is fitted with an integral
heating element to prevent fogging and icing of the window. The power to this heating
element is controlled by the ISU.
The IRW is fitted with 2 temperature sensors and with a thermal cut off device that switch off
the heating of the IRW when its temperature is above 80°C.
The Airplane Identification Tag (AIT) is used to identify that the ISU is installed in an
authorized application.
CONTROL
There are 2 control potentiometers (BRighTness and CONTRAST) which are mounted
concentrically on the same shaft on the combiner and wired to the HGS system only.
Adjustment of these display parameters on the EVS image are performed by the HGS.
Both potentiometers have 270 degrees of rotation movement, with fixed stops at the
lower and higher ends of their range. This is different from the main HGS display
brightness control, which is a single continuously rotating knob.
The HUD symbology is the master brightness control and the EVS image is the slave: the
EVS image brightness "follows" the HUD symbology brightness and its level is limited by
the symbology brightness. In AUTO mode (SYMBOLOGY control), both EVS image and
symbology brightness evolve with the ambient light.
It is recommended to adjust HUD symbology brightness first, then the EVS image
brightness.
The EVS rotary switch pushbutton is installed on the instrument panel located on a plate
accessible by both pilots.
This rotary switch pushbutton allows controlling the cryogenic cooler and the calibration
display.
The ISU uses a cryogenic cooler for best sensitivity and maximum performance of the
detector. The cryogenic cooler, controlled by the electronics inside the ISU, starts cooling
upon a cool down command from the pilot.
A three position rotary switch for the control of the ISU mode and cryogenic cooler:
- OFF: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is OFF.
- HIGH: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is on. ISU mode optimized to give the highest
level of details available in the EVS image in most conditions.
- LOW: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is on. ISU mode dedicated to low visibility
operations.
When the EVS knob is set from OFF to HIGH or LOW, the sensor cool down cycle is
initiated. Cooldown takes approximately 10 minutes, during which no image can be
displayed.
A pushbutton located on the top of the EVS rotary switch allows to:
- Correct a bad image quality (trails, excessive saturated image, etc…).
- Adapt the scene in front of it for a better image quality.
The calibration is initiated as soon as the switch is released.
A calibration is automatically performed when the camera cooler is manually switched on
(HIGH or LOW).
During calibration, CAL annunciation is displayed in the upper left corner of the HUD and
the EVS image is removed.
The EVS kill / dim pushbutton located on the yoke allows instantly displaying or removing
the EVS image from the HGS combiner. It also allows dimming this image.
The intended function of the kill / dim switch is to improve the ability to see through the
EVS image in the HUD in critical situations, without removing the hands from the yoke
(e.g. IMC to VMC transition, taxiing at night, etc.).
When the unusual attitudes are displayed on the HGS combiner, the EVS image is
automatically removed. When the correct attitudes are recovered the LH pilot can select
the EVS image with the EVS kill / dim pushbutton.
The EVS kill / dim pushbutton has no effect on the EVS image displayed in the MDU, it
only affects the EVS image in the HUD:
- A short depress (< 800 ms) on the EVS pushbutton allows:
o Removing the EVS image,
o Restoring the EVS image (if it was previously removed).
- A long depress (> 800 ms) on the EVS pushbutton allows:
o Dimming the EVS image,
o Setting the EVS image from a dimmed to a not-dimmed status,
o Restoring the EVS image to a dimmed status (if it was previously removed)
Dimming or un-dimming the EVS image will take 1 second, per design, whereas killing or
restoring the image will be instantaneous.
Long
Long
Short
Short
Long
NO EVS IMAGE
INDICATION
At any time, whenever the EVS is operating, the LH pilot can display, dim or remove the
EVS image on the HGS combiner. The EVS image is combined with the HGS symbology.
FIGURE 02-34-41-09 – EVS IMAGE DISPLAYED ON THE HGS COMBINER (WITH HUD SUN VISOR
INSTALLED)
The HUD sun visor can also be used when the EVS is used. This HUD sun visor can be
clipped by the pilot on the concave surface of the glass of the combiner via three nylon
clips. HUD sun visor is intended to be used for all phases of flight, including approach.
The EVS mode annunciation is displayed in the upper left corner of the HUD:
INDICATION FUNCTION
INDICATION FUNCTION
The IR Video transmitted by the IR sensor is displayed (sensor IR image without any
symbology or modes annunciations added) on the MDU in the video window.
The IR video is connected from the sensor unit to the video module located in the MAU
and then is displayed in the video window in 2/3 format in the MDU (upper or lower) as
commanded by the crew members.
Visual interference
Roman candle may be observed in moderate to heavy rainy conditions, for all the phases
of flight when the water droplets streak. This depends on water droplet size and intensity.
Streaks of water (big droplets) appeared like a series of vertical lines flowing outward
from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen.
It may completely obscure the external view (especially in the 1/3 bottom area of the
image).
SYSTEM PROTECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Enhanced Flight Vision System is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers
located above the overhead panel:
- EFVS CTRL circuit breaker (5 A) protect ISU,
- WINDOW POWER circuit breaker (20 A) protect IRU.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
CAS MESSAGES
INTRODUCTION
The radio-navigation system provides ILS, VOR, VOR-DME, VORTAC, TACAN and ADF
tuning and information for navigation purposes.
The second ADF is optional on the F2000S.
Display and tuning of frequencies is done through the Cursor Control Device (CCD), or the
Multifunction KeyBoard (MKB), using one of the following display:
- The Permanent Radio Bar (PRB),
- The NAV / ADF tab of the RADIOS window,
- The I-NAV window,
- The Waypoint list window.
FIGURE 02-34-42-01 PULL DOWN MENU FOR NAV SELECTION (LEFT HAND PRB)
RADIOS WINDOW
Through the NAV/ADF tab, the radios window provides the access to NAV/ADF
frequencies and modes selection.
The NAV preset (or ADF active) frequency tuning and swapping is done through the
CCD or MKB.
NAV 1 DME-
Hold check box
NAV 1 active
frequency
NAV 1 AUTO
mode check box
NAV 1 preset
frequency
NAV 2 DME-
Hold check box
NAV 2 active
frequency
NAV 2 AUTO
NAV 2 preset mode check box
frequency
ADF 1 menu
ADF 1 active (active mode
frequency selection)
ADF 2 menu
(active mode
selection)
ADF 2 active frequency
NOTE
Only the NAV preset frequency can be tuned. To activate this frequency, it must be swapped
with the active frequency.
If the frequency is out of range, the field flashes in reverse video cyan for a few seconds and
then reverts back to previous value.
To tune and swap the NAV preset (or tune ADF active) frequency:
- Click on the NAV preset frequency box
- The outer ring for units
- The inner ring for decimals,
- Push the ENTER pushbutton on the CCD to swap the NAV active frequency with the
preset frequency.
- +
FIGURE 02-34-42-03 NAV FREQUENCY CHANGE
Pushing the NAV (or ADF) short-cut on the MKB, moves the CCD cursor on the
Permanent Radio Bar on :
- NAV1 (or ADF1) on the left hand PDU
- NAV2 (or ADF2) on the right hand PDU.
If NAV (1 or 2) is not already displayed, it is automatically displayed.
VHF2 VHF1
V HF HF SAT AT C AD F NA V
121.50 121.50
TER R G /S GAIN
AT C
TR FC CR S 121.85 121.85
INH IB INH IB TC AS
AUTO TILT
NAV2 ADF1
STBY SECT S HO W DIR TO
ID OFF
OVRD 109.70
WX RADAR PUSH SECT Honeywell
108.75 417.5
HSI RANGE ATC1 ALTOF ATC1 TA/RA
1505
1277 or 1267
1277
The MKB can be used to tune and swap the NAV active frequency:
- Dial the frequency on the keypad
- Push the SWAP button on the MKB to swap the NAV Active frequency with the preset
frequency.
I-NAV WINDOW
The lateral map supports the ability to tune NAV radios frequency.
The pilot can tune a NAV/ADF frequency by clicking on the desired object in the I-NAV
window and selecting the Tune NAV 1 (or ADF1) / Tune NAV 2 (or ADF2) option on the
task menu.
WAYPOINT LIST
The waypoint list supports the ability to tune NAV/ADF radios frequency through the task
menu. The selected NAVAID should be a part of a flight plan.
RADIO-NAVIGATION MODES
NAV MODES
Several modes are available for the NAV setting: DME-H, AUTO and Marker.
DME-H mode
This function holds a DME station frequency by storing it in memory, making selection of
another NAV frequency possible. When selected, a green H and the frequency of the
held station will appear below the DME-H field.
DME-H selection is memorized after shut-down.
AUTO mode
The AUTO mode enables the FMS to automatically tune a NAV frequency. No pilot
interaction is required.
By default AUTO mode is not selected. To activate auto-tune, the “AUTO” mode must be
selected and VOR CDI must be deselected in the HSI bar. The DME distance is not
displayed. When auto-tune is activated, "AUTO" indication is displayed in the permanent
radio bar.
Pressing the CRS shortcut on the MKB deactivates the auto-tune. The auto-tune function
is automatically resumed as soon as the VOR CDI is deactivated.
During auto-tuning, the FMS tunes:
- The VOR of the TO WAYPOINT (if one exists).
- The ILS, only when a procedure associated with an ILS is selected (CAT I, CAT II,
HUD 2 or HUD 3). The Auto mode automatically selects the VOR CDI (within 29 Nm
of the VOR) with the associated CRS on the published approach.
Marker
HI or LOW marker selection sets marker sensitivity. Listening to the marker audio can be
done by pressing the MKR pushbutton on the AUDIO panel.
Refer to sub-section 02-23-05.
ADF MODES
The ADF operates in four modes, selectable in the Mode drop-down menu:
- VOICE mode: opens the bandwidth for improved audio fidelity (not for navigation
purpose).
- BFO (Beat Frequency Oscillator) mode : adds a tone that can be heard through the
ADF receiver when the carrier is on. BFO is used to receive transmitters that do not
have the tone such as coastal or maritime stations,
- ANT mode: receives the ADF station signal only and does not compute a bearing: it is
used for station identification,
- ADF mode: receives the ADF station signal and displays the relative bearing to the
station. The bearing pointer is displayed on the LF or RH HSI (normal operation).
Voice, BFO, ANT and ADF flags are displayed at the top of the ADF box when selected.
NAV BACKUP TUNING (A/C EQUIPPED WITH MKB WITH CPDLC FUNCTION)
Pressing SHIFT + BKUP/NAV pushbuttons on MKB enables the tuning of the on-side VHF
frequency.
WEATHER RADAR
NOTE
The Honeywell Primus® 880 Digital Weather Radar System Pilot's Manual may be used as
additional reference documentations.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The weather radar range can be adjusted. The system can detect storms up to 300 NM from
the airplane. A target alert option can be activated to alert the crew when severe weather
outside of the selected range is detected.
The antenna sweep is selectable for either 120° (12 scans per minute) or 60° (24 scans per
minute). When the radar is operated by both controllers, the sweep from left to right is
controlled by the left controller. The right controller controls the right to left sweep.
When one controller is set OFF and the other controller is in an operating mode (mode other
than OFF), the side where the radar is operating controls both radar sweeps.
The antenna tilt is manually adjustable between -15° down and +15° degrees up with
respect to the horizon. When the stabilization feature is active, the antenna tilts to maintain
the line-of-sight with respect to the horizon within 30° pitch attitude limit, regardless of the
airplane attitude. The antenna can be stabilized in the pitch and roll axis through attitude
information from IRS.
The gain is manually adjustable to set the sensitivity of the receiver. The optimum gain
setting is obtained in AUTO mode.
The weather radar can operate in any of the five following primary modes:
- OFF,
- Standby (STBY),
- Weather (WX),
- Ground mapping (GMAP),
- Test (TST).
Standby mode
In STBY mode, the antenna is stowed in tilt-up position and the transmitter is deactivated.
To switch the weather radar on standby, both MKB WX RADAR rotary switches must be
set to STBY.
STBY could be selected any time, to keep the system powered but not transmitting.
Test mode
In TST mode, the weather radar operates in selt-test mode. The test mode is triggered
through the TEST synoptic.
CAUTION
When the airplane is on the ground and forced standby is overridden, the radar
transmitter is on and emitting X-band microwave energy in the test mode. Refer to
“Precautions” in this section.
Weather mode
In WX mode, the transmitter is transmitting and the antenna is scanning. The storm
intensity levels are displayed in four bright colors. Each color represents a specific level
of precipitation.
When preset gain is selected (AUTO mode), the displayed colors are calibrated to rainfall
rates. The radar is not calibrated when variable gain is being used, but calibration is
restored if Rain Eco Attenuation Compensation Technique (REACT) mode or Target
(TGT) mode is selected.
The system is calibrated as decribed below:
RAINFALL RATE COLOR
Moderate rainfall Green
1 to 4 mm/h
0.04 to 0.16 in/h
The Ground MAPping (GMAP) mode enables to produce more returns from less
reflective targets on the ground. The TILT control is turned down until the desired amount
of terrain is displayed. The degree of down-tilt depends upon airplane altitude and
selected range.
The reflected signals from various ground surfaces are displayed in three colors:
PRECAUTIONS
Heating and radiation effects of weather radar can be hazardous to life. Personal must
remain at a distance greater than 12 feet from the radiating antenna in order to be outside
the envelope where radiation exposure levels equal or exceed 5 mW/cm².
When the airplane is on the ground, the radar emission is automatically inhibited to avoid
any potential hazard on ground personnel, unless the OVRD mode is used; in that case the
following precautions must be respected:
- Dot not operate if personnel are standing too close to the 270° forward sector of
airplane and at a distance less than 12 ft,
- Direct nose of airplane so that antenna scan sector is free of large metallic objects such
as hangars or other airplane, for a distance of 100 ft, and tilt antenna fully upwards,
- Do not operate the radar during airplane refueling operations within 100 ft.
MKB CONTROL
The primary control for the weather radar is the WX RADAR multifunction knob. The crew
can directly access functions using the rotary switch, the inner knob allowing to set a value.
AUTO tilt
The AUTO tilt mode simply adjusts the 5.6° beam to the earth’s surface at the selected
HSI range, assuming that the surface is near sea level. AUTO tilt is best suited to work at
high altitude while in the weather surveillance mode; i.e. when the airplane is in cruise
and there is no weather within 100 NM. The crew menbers can then use the HSI range
knob to frequently sweep the beam down to avoid overflying any fast developing storm.
The tilt value in AUTO mode is given in the table below, depending on the selected HSI
range and the airplane altitude. Shorter range selections increase the down-tilt of the
antenna.
50 200
Altitude (ft)
40,000 -3 0
20,000 +0.5 +1.5
Ground +4 +4
FIGURE 02-34-45-02 - AUTO TILT ANGLE (+/-1) VALUES FOR A 18" RADAR ANTENNA
NOTE
Manual TILT provides a ±15° authority, whereas the TILT knob gives ±2° control in AUTO
mode. TILT might be used in AUTO mode during cruise for quick weather analysis. A more
complete weather analysis might require the use of manual TILT.
AUTO gain
In AUTO, the radar uses the optimum gain to detect standard thunderstorm cells (the
manual setting is available and may be used to perform in depth weather analysis).
NOTE
On ground, the weather radar automatically switches to forced standby mode (status indicates
FSBY). To exit forced standby mode, select either STBY, or OVRD (4 sec) position on the
rotary switch.
The weather radar has a self-test mode that is engaged through the test synoptic page on
the MDU.
On ground, as long as the rotary switch is out of OFF, STBY or OVRD, displays on
the HSI and I-NAV windows. The transmitter and antenna do not work.
- REACT (Rain Echo Attenuation Compensation Technique). As the radar energy travels
through rainfall, the raindrops reflect a portion of the energy back toward the airplane.
This results in less energy being available to detect raindrops at greater ranges. This
process continues throughout the depth of the storm, resulting in a phenomenon known
as attenuation. The amount of attenuation increases with an increase in rainfall rate and
with an increase in the range traveled through the rainfall (i.e., heavy rain over a large
area results in high levels of attenuation, while light rain over a small area results in low
levels of attenuation). Storms with high rainfall rates can totally attenuate the radar
energy making it impossible to see a second cell hidden behind the first cell. In some
cases, attenuation can be so extreme that the total depth of a single cell cannot be
shown. Without some form of compensation, attenuation causes a single cell to appear
to weaken as the depth of the cell increases. The radar incorporates attenuation
compensation (REACT) that adjusts the receiver gain by an amount equal to the
amount of attenuation. That is, the greater the amount of attenuation, the higher the
receiver gain and thus, the more sensitive the receiver. Attenuation compensation
continuously calibrates the display of weather targets, regardless of the amount of
attenuation. With attenuation compensation, weather target calibration is maintained
throughout the entire range of a single cell. The cell behind a cell remains properly
calibrated, making proper calibration of weather targets at long ranges possible.
REACT adjusts the displayed levels of affected radar returns and effectively boosts the
classification of returns that may be affected by signal attenuation. When receiver gain
is set to maximum, the REACT technology creates a cyan (blue) field that indicates
areas where further compensation is not possible. Any target detected within the cyan
field cannot be calibrated and should be considered as very dangerous (magenta). If a
strong ground target is positioned in front of a weaker target, it can cause an increase in
sensitivity in that area, which in turn causes a REACT spoke in the weaker target.
- TURB (TURBulence): TURB sub-mode is used to detect air turbulence with the
associated rainfall intensity. Areas of potentially hazardous turbulence are displayed in
white color. The turbulence detection becomes more efficient when associated with a
40NM HSI range and a tilt that does not give ground reflections. TURB sub-mode
should only be used temporarily for quick analysis of radar returns. As for heavy rainfall
areas it is recommended to frequently adjust the tilt antenna when in WX + TURB
mode, since the turbulence areas vary with the altitude.
- TGT (TarGeT): when TGT sub-mode is selected (SENSOR page, WX/LSS/TAWS tab),
the system checks for severe (red) weather targets beyond the selected range and
within 7.5° sector. Target Alert is inactive within the display range. TGT is displayed (instead of
gain). A Target Alert (TGT flashing) is declared if the target has the depth and range
characteristics given in the following table. When TGT is selected the manual gain
cannot be used.
5 5 5 – 55
10 5 10 – 60
25 5 25 – 75
50 5 50 – 100
DISPLAYS
The WX radar layer can be displayed in the HSI and in the I-NAV:
To obtain the WX layer in the HSI, the crew has to select the WX function in the Data
menu of the HSI. The layer is only displayed when in ARC format.
WX
annunciations
The radar sweep is displayed with an amber arc as the antenna makes the sweep.
The weather radar annunciations are displayed on the lower left portion of the HSI:
- First line displays: Tilt Angle value ( ), direction ( or ), tilt mode ( in automatic
mode, none in manual mode)
- Second line displays gain value ( ) or target annunciation:
o The gain value is displayed if TGT mode and REACT are not selected. In
automatic gain, the green AUTO is displayed instead of the gain value.
o When target alert mode is selected green TGT annunciation is displayed (instead
of gain) and if the radar detects an alert condition, the TGT annunciation turn to
amber and flashes.
- Third line displays WX mode and STAB annunciation.
o WX mode is either WX OFF, STBY, WAIT, FSBY, WX, GMAP, TEST, WX/RCT
(REACT), WX/T (TURB), WX/R/T (REACT+TURB), OVRD, WX (failed).
o Amber STAB annunciation is displayed when the radar antenna stabilization is off.
In the I-NAV, select the WX layer through the I-NAV Data menu of the I-NAV toolbar.
Adjust brightness of the layer with the CCD rotary knob when the cursor is on the WX
position of the menu as shown below.
WX status
FIGURE 02-34-45-10 - WX RADAR IMAGE IN I-NAV WITH GAIN AUTO AND DIFFERENT TILT
WX status
When the WX layer is selected, the WX annunciations appear in the lower left-corner of I-
NAV window.
The WX annunciations contain five lines of data:
- The first line displays which controller is active: green LEFT or RIGHT annunciation
as selected by the PILOT SIDE selector on the Guidance Panel. The pilot side WX
controller controls the layer on the lateral map.
- The second line displays antenna stabilization: amber STAB is displayed to indicate
that the radar antenna stabilization is off.
- The third line displays Tilt information: Tilt angle value ( ), direction ( or ), tilt
mode ( in automatic mode, none in manual mode)
- The fourth line displays Target/Gain information: when target alert mode is selected
green TGT annunciation is displayed. When the radar detects an alert condition, the
TGT annunciation turns to amber and flashes. The gain value is displayed ( ) if
TGT mode and REACT are not selected. In automatic gain, the green AUTO is
displayed instead of the gain value.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The weather radar is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the
overhead panel.
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
Lightning Sensor Sytem (LSS) is an option, control and display are available only if the LSS
is installed on the airplane.
The LSS is used to detect and locate areas of lightning activity in a 200 NM radius around
the airplane and to give the crew a visual display of lightning rate of occurrence and position
relative to the airplane.
LSS is an enhancement to the weather radar system to aid the crew in finding areas of
storm activity and operates in junction with the weather radar system. LSS information can
also be displayed when weather radar system is off or failed.
LSS consists of the following components:
- Lightning sensor processor
- Lightning sensor antenna
The LSS is always powered on. The system can be safely operated on the ground because
it is passive (it does not transmit).
The LSS indicates cells of lightning activity using white symbols that show three levels of
lightning activity in a circular cell around symbol. The white rate symbol upgrades in level as
more lighting strokes are detected in the cell and downgrades in level as two minutes pass
with no new lightning strokes being detected.
An alert symbol is displayed at the outermost range arc of the display and is shown for five
seconds to indicate a lightning stroke on that bearing. This symbol is displayed in magenta.
LSS symbols are the following:
When the first lightning stroke occurs, the alert symbol is displayed for five seconds on the
bearing of the stroke, and a level 1 white symbol is displayed at the strongest part of the
stroke. If, 30 seconds later, another stroke is detected in the cell, an alert symbol is
displayed for five seconds. The level 1 symbol location is moved to the average position of
the two strokes. If another stroke is detected within 30 seconds, an alert symbol is displayed
for five seconds, the white symbol is upgraded to level 2 and the location is changed to the
average of the three strokes. After one more minute and no lightning stroke is detected (two
minutes after the first stroke), the rate symbol is downgraded to level 1 but the position is not
moved. If no more strokes are detected in the cell one more minute (two minutes after the
last stroke), the rate symbol is removed from the display.
If additional strokes are detected, the level symbol is upgraded and its position is updated.
Any strokes detected outside existing cells, a level symbol is displayed at the new locations.
The crew can verify the operation of the LSS by triggering LSS test trough the TEST
window. The test sends simulated lightning activity to the antenna for a complete test of the
system. This results in a lighning symbol display at a bearing of 45° right at 25 NM. The
simulation advances the severity to a lightning level 3 within 15 seconds after entry in the
test mode. A lightning alert is generated along the outermost range at a bearing of 45° right
and remains for 3 to 7 seconds. The level 3 symbol degrades and fades out within 2
minutes.
The soft key removes all the lightning symbols from the display. This soft key is
available in the SENSORS window.
LSS symbols and LSS modes are displayed in the HSI if the LSS is selected through the
control bar and if the HSI format is ARC. The LSS modes are displayed in the lower right
corner of the HSI.
CLEAN
GEAR
UP
LX
LSS symbols and LSS modes are displayed in the I-NAV if the LSS is selected through the
I-NAV Data pull-down menu.
The LSS modes displayed in HSI and I-NAV are the following:
- Normal mode:
- Clear mode:
- Test mode:
- LSS failure:
NOTE
LX amber indication is displayed during HF transmission.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Lightning Sensor System is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located
above the overhead panel.
ATC / TCAS
The mode S transponder (ATC) and the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS)
are embedded in EASy.
The electronic control box for the ATC and TCAS is displayed in the 1/6 RADIO window of
each PDU, in clicking on the ATC/TCAS tab. On the MKB, shortcuts give a direct access to
ATC and TCAS functions.
The TCAS is an onboard advisory system that is designed to avoid air collisions, working as
an ultimate safety net. The TCAS detects the conflicting traffics in the airplane vicinity by
interrogating the surrounding aircraft transponders, and assists the pilot in avoiding the
intruders. Should the intruder being also equipped with a mode S transponder, the two
systems can communicate to elaborate a synchronized strategy. The computed coordinated
Resolution Advisories allow the two aircraft pilots to fly an escape maneuver. The TCAS is
unable to detect any non-transponder equipped aircraft.
The TCAS graphical display is available on the I-NAV and on each PDU, where the TCAS
display (TRAFFIC window) supersedes the 1/6 lower window.
ATC IDENT
Air Traffic Controller may request an aircraft to “IDENT,” to aid controllers to quickly identify
a specific airplane. For that the pilot manually enables the “IDENT” state by pressing the ID
pushbutton on the MKB, which highlights the airplane to Air Traffic Controller.
Upon push on the ID pushbutton on the MKB, ID is displayed on ‘ATC box’ in the permanent
radio bar.
In the ATC / TCAS tab of the RADIO window, the flight-crew can select any of the following
transponder modes :
- STBY: the transponder is powered but does not receive nor transmit. The TCAS does
not work when STBY is selected.
- Alt Off: the transponder works in the modes A and S, but does not transmit the airplane
altitude. The TCAS is off when Alt Off is selected.
- Alt On: the transponder works in the three modes A, C and S and transmits the airplane
altitude. The TCAS is off when Alt On is selected.
- TA Only: the transponder works in the three modes A, C and S and transmits the
airplane altitude. The TCAS detects the intruders, warns the flight-crews, but does not
compute any resolution advisory nor escape maneuver.
- TA/RA: the transponder works in the three modes A, C and S and transmits the airplane
altitude. The TCAS detects the intruders, warns the flight-crews, and computes the
resolution advisory or escape maneuver.
The transmitted altitude comes from the PILOT SIDE selected ADS (1 or 2).
On ground, when IAS < 60 kt, ATC does not respond to the mode A and C interrogations,
but responds only to the mode S selective interrogations and acquisition squitters are
broadcasted.
Two levels of advisories correspond to time-based protection zones around the airplane are
provided:
- Resolution Advisories (RA), warning area:
o Indicate what vertical maneuver to be performed or avoided in order to assure safe
separation.
- Traffic Advisories (TA), caution area:
o Indicate the range, bearing and relative altitude of the intruder to aid in visual
acquisition of the intruder airplane.
The TCAS test mode is selected through TEST synoptic page. This function is described
further in this section.
The other TCAS modes are selectable on the ATC / TCAS tab of the RADIOS window.
The menu, available in the ATC / TCAS tab of the RADIOS window, allows
to select the following modes:
- TA / RA mode allows the TCAS to compute traffic and resolution advisories (default
selection),
- TA Only mode provides traffic advisory only,
- Alt Off mode allows the system to switch off the altitude transmission,
- Alt On allows to transmit the airplane altitude (standard pressure altitude from PF side
ADS).
Even if they are not displayed in HSI and I-NAV all intruders are used to compute
information (intruder position, TA, RA).
The soft key allows to switch from stand-by mode to selected mode and vice
versa.
It is also possible to switch between the selected mode and the stand-by mode, by pressing
on the short cut key on the MKB.
The result is displayed both in the XPDR / TCAS page and at the bottom of the HSI.
See 02-34A-38 for HSI window description.
When the ATC is switched to an active mode other than Alt Off, an indication of the airplane
altitude is displayed in the ATC / TCAS tab of the RADIOS window.
The altitude readout is the current altitude output from the ATC. If no value is available,
amber dashes are displayed.
NOTE 1
During windshear and / or GPWS / TAWS warnings, TCAS switches automatically into a TA
Only mode with inhibited aural warning. In this mode RA are not issued and current RA become
TA. The TCAS remains in TA Only mode for 10 seconds after the windshear or GPWS / TAWS
warning is removed.
Altitude display
The crew can select how the TCAS plots are displayed in the traffic window (PDU) and in
I-NAV. The altitude display can be absolute or relative:
- Absolute altitude corresponds to the airplane altitude (the absolute altitude depends
on the baro settting selected by the pilot). The mode is temporary and
reverts to mode after 10 seconds,
- Relative altitude indicates the vertical separation between airplane and intruders:
o + 10 means the intruder is 1,000 ft above,
o - 05 means the intruder is 500 ft below.
Vertical range
The pilot can choose the vertical range of the TCAS through four modes, by selecting,
Above, Below, A/B (Above/Below) or Normal, in the V Range menu:
A/B
NOTE
Though non-displayed, the intruder are still monitored by the TCAS.
The TCAS symbology consists of 4 different shapes, which indicate the threat level of each
intruder:
INTRUDER TYPE SYMBOL
Other Traffic
Proximate Traffic
Traffic Advisory
Resolution Advisory
Each TCAS symbol has an associated altitude display which can be either absolute or
relative following the selection performed through the RADIOS window and a vertical speed
symbol:
- Altitude is displayed on a 3-character field representing hundred of feet (i.e. +20, -20)
and in the same color as the plot symbol:
o Above the plot symbol for relative altitudes greater than or equal to zero,
o Below the plot symbol for relative altitudes less than zero.
- The vertical speed symbol consists in an arrow pointing in the direction of the intruder
vertical speed.
The traffic window is associated with the TCAS aural warnings. In case of any TA or RA
alert, the TRAFFIC window automatically pops up on the Pilot Flying PDU.
This function provides the PF with an immediate and clear view of the traffic threat.
The short key on the MKB brings up the TRAFFIC window at any time.
The TCAS layer is selectable on the I-NAV through the I-NAV Data menu via the Traffic
checkbox.
In the I-NAV window, the scale of the TCAS follows the selected scale of the display.
The below table gives the various RA vertical preventive and/or corrective manoeuvres:
RA DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Corrective: climb
Corrective: descend
Corrective: climb
Preventive: descent
Corrective: descend
Preventive: climb
Special condition
TCAS TEST
The test mode is available in all TCAS modes and can be initiated at any time, on the
ground or in flight.
Test is started by pressing the TCAS soft key on the TEST window. During test:
- “TCAS TEST” aural is heard,
- TRAFFIC window is automatically popped up on the PF PDU,
- Four TCAS plots are displayed on TRAFFIC window and in the I-NAV window,
- RA guidance is displayed in the ADI (when the test is run in flight, the RA guidance is
not displayed),
- is displayed at the bottom of the HSI window.
After eight seconds and if test is successful, “TCAS TEST PASS” voice aural is announced.
If the test fails, a “TCAS TEST FAIL” voice aural is announced, and TCAS FAIL message is
displayed.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Traffic Crew Alterning System and the Air Traffic Control are protected by conventional
trip-free circuit breakers located above the overhead panel.
EGPWS
The purpose of the Enhanced Ground Proximity Warning System (EGPWS) is to give crew
information to prevent Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) or severe windshear.
The EGPWS system uses a lot of airplane parameters to provide:
- Displays,
- Crew aural alerts,
- Visual annunciation,
- Messages.
The system is designed to be fully compatible with normal operations of the airplane. The
probability of unwanted alerts is close to zero during the flight if the crew members follow the
published IFR trajectories.
The functions integrated in the EGPWS system are:
- GPWS: Basic Ground Proximity Warning System (six modes),
- EGPWS enhanced modes:
o Windshear detection and alerting,
o Excessive bank angle alert,
o Terrain Clearance Floor,
o Terrain and Obstacles awareness alerting and warning.
GPWS MODES
The functions hereafter are part of the basic GPWS integrated in the EGPWS system. When
the EGPWS enhanced modes are lost in case of failure or if the terrain function has been
de-selected by the crew, these modes are always active.
2500
RADIO ALTITUDE (FEET)
"
TE
2000
A
R
K
1500
IN
"S
1000
"PULL UP!"
500
0
0 2000 4000 6000 8000
DESCENT RATE (FEET/MINUTE)
Mode 2 has two sub-modes, referred to as mode 2A and mode 2B, the active sub-mode
being determined by the airplane configuration.
■ Mode 2A
2500
RADIO ALTITUDE (FEET)
2000
Speed Expansion
1500
"
AIN
ERR
1000
T
"PULL UP!"
AIN
500
RR
"TE
0
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
TERRRAIN CLOSURE RATE (FEET/MIN)
Mode 2A is enabled when the conditions for enabling mode 2B are not met (see
below). The mode 2A maximum upper boundary is reduced to 950 ft for all
airspeeds when Terrain Awareness functions are available and of high integrity.
If the airplane penetrates the mode 2A alerting envelope (yellow):
- The voice aural “TERRAIN TERRAIN” is generated initially,
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI.
If the airplane continues to penetrate the envelope (red):
- The voice aural “PULL UP” is repeated continuously generated,
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI until the warning envelope
is exited.
■ Mode 2B
2500
RADIO ALTITUDE (FEET)
2000
1500
1000
"DON'T SINK"
500
0
0 200 400 600
ALTITUDE LOSS (FEET)
Mode 3 is enabled after Take-Off or Go- Around when landing gear or flaps are not in the
landing configuration, and stays enabled until the EGPW detects that the airplane has
gained sufficient altitude so that it is no longer in the Take-Off phase of flight.
If the airplane penetrates the mode 3 envelope:
- The voice aural “DON'T SINK DON'T SINK” is generated,
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI.
■ Mode 4A
■ Mode 4B
■ Mode 4C
NOTE
Mode 3 versus mode 4C: to keep these two different take-off mode protections clear it can
simply be remembered that mode 3 protects against the airplane gradually sinking down to
terrain and mode 4C protects against terrain that is gradually rising.
The first alert activation occurs whenever the airplane is more than 1.3 dots below the
beam and is called a “soft” glideslope alert because the volume level of the “Glideslope”
alert is approximately one half (-6 dB) that of the other alerts.
A second alert boundary occurs below 300 feet radio altitude with greater than 2 dots
deviation and is called “loud” or “hard” glideslope alert because the volume level is
increased to that of the other alerts.
Mode 5 alerts activate the amber annunciation in the ADI.
Mode 6 provides alerts and call-outs for descent below predefined altitudes, decision
height (DH), minimums, approaching decision height and approaching minimums.
MODE 6 MINIMUMS
MINIMUMS Provides Minimums call out for descent below minimums setting
MODE 6 APPROACHING DH
APPROACHING Provides Approaching Minimums call out for descent below
MINIMUMS minimums setting plus 80 feet
NOTE
*: means that annunciations are mandatory for HUD CAT III approaches
Windshear detection
Windshear detection is active between 10 and 1,500 ft AGL during the initial Take-Off
and final approach phases of flight.
Windshear warning alerts are given for decreasing headwind (or increasing tailwind) and
severe vertical downdrafts. The windshear warning activates:
- The voice aural “WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR”
- The annunciation in the ADI.
Windshear caution alerts are given for increasing headwind (or decreasing tailwind) and
severe updrafts. The windshear caution activates:
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI.
A Bank Angle curve violation produces the aural “BANK ANGLE BANK ANGLE”.
Basic TCF creates an increasing terrain clearance envelope (using Radio Altitude AGL)
around the intended airport runway directly related to the distance from the runway.
The RFCF function provides alerts based on height (MSL, not AGL) above the destination
runway also directly related to the distance from the runway.
TCF is active whenever a valid radio altitude is present. RFCF is active whenever the
airplane is within 5 Nm of the runway.
When the airplane penetrates the TCF (or RFCF) alert envelope:
- The voice aural “TOO LOW TERRAIN” is generated
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI.
245 FT
CONVENTIONAL TCF
CONVENTIONAL TCF
ENVELOPE BIAS FACTOR
RUNWAY
245 FT
Two envelopes are computed, one corresponding to a terrain caution alert level and the
other to a terrain warning alert level.
WARNING CAUTION
AREA AREA
LOOK AHEAD DISTANCES VARY WITH GROUND SPEED AND DISTANCE TO RUNWAY
TERRAIN FLOOR VARIES WITH DISTANCE TO RUNWAY
TERRAIN DISPLAY
I-NAV can display all three types of terrain display: absolute terrain, Terrain Awarness
Display (TAD) and alerting terrain. All I-NAV informations are displayed based on the
same airplane FMS position.
Absolute terrain and TAD terrain are available on Noth Up format. Alerting terrain is not
available in this format to avoid confusion about the terrain threat direction.
Absolute terrain
Only displayed on I-NAV via theTerrain layer selection. This terrain can be dimmed.
Terrain color code is based on absolute height above sea level (blue, green, brown).
Only displayed on I-NAV when absolute terrain is displayed. If WX layer is also selected
TAD is inhibited (annunciated by TAD OFF on the I-NAV bottom right).TAD can be
dimmed in conjunction with the absolute terrain. The color code is based on relative
height between the airplane compare to the terrain (high intensity for red, high and low
intensity for yellow, low and very low intensity for green). EGPWS geometric altitude is
used to determine the color of terrain. The TAD is displayed 20 NM around the airplane
FMS (Pilot Flying side) position.
Color Indication
50 % red fill Terrain / obstacle that is more than 2,000 ft above airplane altitude.
25 % yellow fill Terrain / obstacle that is between 500 ft (250 ft with gear down)
below to 1,000 ft above airplane altitude.
50 % green fill Terrain / obstacle that is between 500 ft (250 ft with gear down)
below to 1,000 ft below airplane altitude.
If there is a terrain alert, the I-NAV is automatically forced in HDG UP format with a 5 NM
range. There is no pop-up if the terrain is not displayed. The flashing red or yellow terrain
cannot be dimmed.
In case of CAUTION or WARNING terrain alert, there is a 1/6 PDU window POP-UP on
the pilot flying side. This window only displays EGPWS alerting terrain, flashing red or
yellow. The display is HDG UP oriented with a full 5 NM range (not modifiable).
NOTE
In case of EGPWS alert, the TCAS mode is automatically selected in TA only. - After a 1/6
window pop-up on the pilot flying side, there is no automatic return to previous selection at the
end of the alert.
Controls
NOTE
If flaps override remains selected above 250 kts GND PROX 1 FAIL message is displayed.
Flaps override must be deselected after go-around.
- pushbutton on the MKB: allows to inhibit "GLIDE SLOPE" aural warning. This
function can be activated when in approach if the crew anticipate to fly below the
glide (e.g. for visual approach). This function is also available in the PDU SENSORS
window,
- pushbutton on the MKB: allows to desactivate the enhanced modes Terrain
Clearance Floor and Terrain and Obstacles alerts to avoid unwanted alerts.
Conditions to use this function are described in AFM, Limitations section. This
function is also available in the PDU SENSORS window,
- Steep approach: allows steep landing without GPWS mode 1 nuisance alert ("SINK
RATE"). This function is selectable in the MDU FMW arrival page and in the PDU
SENSORS window (refers to the description of FMW windows and associated tabs
for more details).
Status displays
The above selections statuses are displayed in the lower part of the PDU (HSI window):
- : test in progress,
- : Terrain failure,
- : Flaps override is selected,
- : G/S inhibit is selected,
- : Terrain inhibit is selected.
White CAS message allows the crew to have permanent status information of the
associated EGPWS sensor selected mode:
FLAP OVRD G/S CANCEL TERR INHIBIT
On the upper part of the PDU (ADI window), STEEP is displayed when the STEEP
APPROACH mode is selected.
Visual
CAS messages
Aural warning
SYSTEM LIMITATION
The performance of the EGPWS terrain protection is linked with the performance of
navigation. RNP must be maintained at the good level.
If the terrain function is not available, the basic GPWS function remains active (if all sensors
required by this function are available).
REVERSION
The Reversion Panel provides a mean for crewmember to do several types of manual or
automatic reversion: sensor reversion (left and right), AGM (Advance Graphics Module)
reversion and DAU (Data Acquisition Unity) reversion.
In addition, the Reversion Panel allows dimming the four display units and to switch to
PDU/MDU format when only two displays are available.
SENSOR REVERSION
Each side of Reversion Panel (RP) is dedicated to the onside sensors reversion. 2 IRS, 1
RA, 2 ILS/VOR, and 2 ADS sensors, and 2 FMS are installed aboard the airplane (the third
FMS and/or IRS and the second RA are optional).
On a two sensors system, the reversion is made from one to the other sensor by pressing
on the corresponding pushbutton. Pressing a second time reverts to the first sensor (on-
side sensor).
IRS, RA and ADS reversion captions are located in the ADI. When a reversion is done,
the name of the reverted sensor appears in amber, indicating that both pilots are using
the same sensor.
If a double cross-side reversion is performed (both are using different sensors but not
their on-side sensors), the ADI indication is still displayed but in white, showing the
sensor currently used.
When the airplane is equipped with three sensors (IRS ):
- The first reversion (from a nominal situation) on one side, only displays a white
reversion symbol on the corresponding ADI,
- The second push reverts to the next sensor ( the one used by the other crew
member).
In that case the reversion symbol is displayed in amber in both ADI.
- A third push brings the on-side sensor back and lights off the reversions symbols
(original situation).
■ LOC
The ILS source caption is only displayed in the HSI. When an ILS reversion is
performed, the source symbol is framed in amber while the color corresponding to
the target status remains (white, cyan or magenta).
■ VOR station
When the VOR CDI is selected for display via the HSI control bar or by selecting
APP on the GP or selecting CRS on the MKB and tuned to LOC, the source is
LOC 1 / LOC 2 / B/C 1 or B/C 2 (B/C is displayed instead of LOC when the selected
course is not within 95° of the present heading.) else the source is removed.
The priority is based on the current AP mode. The highest priority is for an active
mode (magenta CDI), the second highest is for an armed mode (cyan CDI) and
white in the lowest priority.
If both CDI are white, the FMS CDI is, by default, the highest priority. The source
number is based on the RP selection.
For a VOR, the source is still the LOC but the ident is notified as VOR. When a
reversion is done, the LOC source caption and the VOR ident caption are boxed in
amber. The source remains colored according to the target status.
FMS reversions
In a three FMS configuration, the reversion indications are different. A third FMS is
available as an option, there are two different configurations to consider when using the
FMS:
- Two FMS configuration,
- Three FMS configuration.
When the CDI is selected for display via the HSI control bar or by selecting LNAV on the
GP, the source FMS 1, FMS 2 or FMS 3 is displayed.
The source number is based on the selection in the reversion controller. The initial default
is 1 for the left side and 2 for the right side.
In a two FMS configuration, after a first push on the FMS reversion pushbutton, all FMS
navigation sources indications (in HSI and in I-NAV) are boxed in amber. The source and
the ident keep their color, in order to continue displaying the status of the target,
In a three FMS configuration (option), the procedure slightly differs:
- At first push on the FMS reversion pushbutton, the FMS 3 indication only appears on
the concerned pilot side, colored according to the status of the target,
NOTE
If the reversion is made on the PF side, the FMS source displayed in the I-NAV is also
FMS 3 (as the I-NAV uses the same sources than the PF).
- After the second push, all FMS navigation sources indications (in both HSI and in I-
NAV) are boxed in amber,
- After the third push, the system recovers a normal configuration.
FIGURE 02-34-50-06 FMS REVERSION FROM THE LEFT SIDE (PILOT FLYING SIDE)-HSI AND I-
NAV IN A 3-FMS CONFIGURATION
NOTE
As the I-NAV uses the sensor of the Pilot Flying station, a reversion on the same sensor for
each pilot station implies all systems in the airplane use the same sensor.
AGM/DU REVERSION
The RP has four concentric dual knobs corresponding to each display: the inner one for the
display dimming control, the outer one for the Advance Graphic Module (symbol generator)
reversion.
The inner knob is used to dim the corresponding DU, and when fully turned counter-
clockwise past detent, is shut it off. In this case, the system is reconfigured itself
automatically to take into account the loss of display.
For more information, refer to chapter 01 / Section 01/ Sub-section 15 (Menus and pages
adaptation)
The Advance Graphic Module knob can be set to two positions, AUTO and REV:
- AUTO position corresponding to normal position with no AGM reversion.
- REV position, the system reconfigue assuming the corresponding AGM is failed or not
be used.
An AGM can be reverted by setting the corresponding outer knobs on the RP to REV.
For more information, refer to Chapter 01 / Section 20 / Sub-section 25 (Reversion Panel)
When at least one AGM is reverted, the SG (Symbol Generator) white annunciation is
displayed in the ADI on the right of the altitude scale
DAU REVERSION
The RP has two-position knobs labelled DAU1 and DAU2. DAU1 refers to the generic I/O
and custom I/O modules located in MAU 1, and DAU2 refers to the ones located in MAU 2.
Each DAU has two channels, A and B, corresponding to modules IO channel A and B.
When the DAU1 (DAU2) knob is in AUTO position, the avionics display uses the data
coming from DAU1 (DAU2) channel A if valid, else system reverts to channel B. In this case
there is no reversion annunciation
When DAU1 knob is set to REV position, DAU1 amber annuciation appears at the top left
corner of each ADI. In this case, the avionics display uses the data coming from DAU1
channel B.
When DAU2 knob is set to REV position, DAU2 amber annuciation appears at the top left
corner of each ADI. In this case, the avionics display uses the data coming from DAU2
channel B.
PDU/MDU BUTTON
The PDU/MDU button is used to toggle the PNF display between a PDU format and an MDU
format in the case of a degraded configuration where only two displays with valid formats
are still available (two displays off or red Xed).
The Secondary Flight Display (SFD) is an integrated solid state standby instrument, providing
self-sensing of airplane attitude and display of air data from another equipment source (the Air
Data Unit).
The ADU is part of the Electronic Stand-By System (ESBS). It computes the static and pitot
pressures and provides the SFD with:
- An average uncorrected static pressure,
- A dynamic pressure.
The SFD is located on the cockpit panel between LH PDU and UP MDU.
The SFD stands for both pilots in normal/abnormal/emergency operations and is dedicated to
the display of :
- Attitude,
- Flight Path Symbol (FPS) which represents an airmass flight path symbol (contrary to the
PDU ones which is an earth frame flight path symbol),
- Airspeed,
- Altitude data.
SFD controls include:
- NAV pushbutton inoperative at this time,
- Inch/hPa pushbutton to toggle baro units,
- Baro setting knob.
NAV pushbutton.
Baro knob.
HP/IN pushbutton
hPa or in.Hg.
The sensors used by the SFD are fully independent from the airplane primary sensors (inertial
system, anemometric sensors).
The Static Source Error Correction (SSEC) and VMO/MMO tables are integrated in the SFD.
When the SFD starts up for the first time, or under cold start conditions (power interrupted for
more than two minutes) the unit aligns its inertial sensors to give accurate attitude information.
The initialization display consists of a countdown timer (180 to 0 seconds).
In case of complete airplane electric power supply failure, the SFD is still powered by its
dedicated stand-by battery. This battery is a Ni-Cd one with a total capacity of 4 A.h (ST-BY
battery duration = 2h 40 min worst case, at end of lamp life, max brightness).
IN APPROACH MODE
ILS data are not available because no ILS buses are connected to SFD.
ILS Localizer indicator: is displayed.
ILS G/S indicator: is displayed.
This information is shown only if NAV function is activated. ILS information is displayed on
selection of the NAV pushbutton (front bezel).
STAND-BY COMPASS
The stand-by compass displays magnetic heading. A correction card located next to the
compass, indicates the calibration of the instrument.
During Stand-By compass operation, windshield heating PILOT and COPIL pushbuttons must
be depressed OFF to avoid magnetic field disturbance.
FMS MESSAGES
Most part of FMS messages are displayed in I-NAV, except a few ones that can show in other
windows (FMW, sensors page, etc.).
The below table gives for each message in first column:
- The explanation in the second column,
- The clearing logic in third column.
The clearing logic indicates if any FMS message can be cleared either:
- Automatically (AUTO) when FMS input changes, or
F MS
- Manually (PILOT) when the pilot pushes the MS G pushbutton.
AUTO:
When selecting
“Anti-Ice OFF” or
On the “takeoff config” or "Landing Config" tab:
A/I INIT ABOVE when inputting
10 DEG C The pilot selects “Anti-Ice ON” while entered OAT is an OAT below
above +10 °C. +10°C
PILOT
ACTIVE MODE The system automatically switches from TRU to PILOT
IS MAG HDG MAG when leaving one of the polar cutout regions.
ACTIVE MODE The system automatically switches from MAG to PILOT
IS TRUE HDG TRU when entering one of the polar cutout regions.
BRG/CRS MUST The pilot must T-suffix the bearing / course entry
(“T” for TRUE) because the referenced waypoint is PILOT
BE IN TRUE
outside the coverage of the magnetic variation table.
PILOT
CHECK DATA
An attempt to use the data loader has failed. PILOT
LOAD
AUTO:
When computed
fuel burn to
CHECK DEST The predictive fuel burn to destination is greater DEST is less
FUEL than the fuel on board (FOB). than FOB
PILOT
AUTO:
When FMS
computed
CHECK The predictive reserve fuel is greater than the one reserve fuel is
RESERVE FUEL the pilot has entered in “Fuel Res” on “Alt/Spd” tab less or equal
at preflight Phase Of Flight. than “Fuel Res”.
PILOT
AUTO:
When adjusting
CHECK IAS to meet the
SPD/ALTITUDE A/C descending in VPTH: speed and altitude limits
will be exceeded, based on the current IAS. SPD/ALT limit.
LIMIT
PILOT
AUTO:
When VNAV
determines that
CHECK SPEED VNAV cannot respect the speed constraint at a the speed
CONSTRAINT given WPT. constraint will be
met.
PILOT
AUTO:
When the
difference in Fuel
COMPARE FUEL FMS computed and FQMC sensed fuel quantities Qty is less than
QUANTITY differ by more than 2.5% of the BOW (Basic 1% of BOW for
Operating Weight) for 1 minute. 10 sec.
PILOT
PILOT:
CONFIRM
If the pilot enters an RNP value greater than the The entry must
RNP ENTRY: default one, the FMS requires confirmation of the be confirmed
pilot’s entry (YES or NO?). since it is greater
YES - NO than the default
value.
AUTO:
When the
CROSSWIND This message shows on the “takeoff config” or computed
EXCEEDS "Landing Config" tab, if the calculated crosswind is X-wind is less
35KTS greater than 35 kt. than 35 kt.
PILOT
DB TRANSFER
The database X-load is in progress. PILOT
IN PROGRESS
DUPLICATE FLT The name the pilot entered to save the active flight PILOT
PLAN NAME plan already exists in the custom database.
END OF FLIGHT The present waypoint becomes the FROM waypoint PILOT
PLAN and is the last one in the flight plan.
AUTO :
- When
crossing
88°N
When either: southbound.
ENTERING
- Crossing 89°N northbound - When
POLAR REGION
crossing
- Crossing 89°S southbound 88°S
northbound.
PILOT
EXCEEDS
CEILING The pilot enters a FL higher than the one displayed PILOT
ALTITUDE in “Ceil” on “Cruise Summary” page.
PILOT
AUTO:
When changing
EXCEEDS P The pressure altitude of the landing runway is above QNH.
ALTITUDE LIMIT 10,000 ft.
PILOT
AUTO:
If takeoff or landing computations result in either:
When entering a
EXCEEDS WIND - Headwind being > 50 kt or, new surface
LIMITS wind.
- Tailwind being > 10 kt.
In this case, takeoff or landing calculations halt.
PILOT
AUTO :
- When
crossing
89°N
When either: northbound.
EXITING POLAR
- Crossing 88°N southbound - When
REGION
crossing
- Crossing 88°S northbound 89°S
southbound.
PILOT
AUTO:
When these 3 conditions are met:
When HA leg is
FMS EXITING - Holding to Altitude (HA) is the Next leg. sequenced.
HOLD - The airplane reaches the altitude of the HA leg.
- Time to the holding fix < 1 minute. PILOT
FPL CONTAINS The flight plan being activated contains undefined or PILOT
INVALID WPT invalid waypoints.
FPL STORAGE
The memory storage for flight plans is full. PILOT
FULL
PILOT
AUTO:
When the
conditions
GPS RAIM triggering the
UNAVAILABLE The GPS receiver cannot generate RAIM. message no
longer exist.
PILOT
HIGH HOLDING When TAS and the wind combined will cause the
airplane to infringe the holding protected area PILOT
GRD SPD
(according to FAA standard)
HIGH PCDR The Procedure Turn cannot be flown at the current PILOT
TURN GRD SPD ground speed with a standard bank angle.
AUTO:
LANDING OUT Shows when “EXCEEDS MAX LDG WEIGHT”, When conditions
OF LIMITS “FIELD LENGTH LIMITED”, or “APPROACH CLIMB for the 3
LIMITED” are displayed on the landing tab. messages do not
exist.
AUTO:
When the "'END
OF FLIGHT
LAST LEG The active leg is the last one of the flight plan and PLAN" message
the TO WPT is not the destination airport. is displayed.
PILOT
When either:
- The pilot requests PERF/VNAV computation
while sufficient data is missing
PERF VNAV - FULL PERF is the active mode and an FMS PILOT
UNAVAILABLE internal error occurred.
This message is often issued when the pilot hits
VNAV on the guidance panel while fuel and weight
figures are not initialized.
PILOT
REQUESTED A downlink request has been sent (e.g. REQFPN,
DATA NOT REQPWI, etc.) and no response was received after PILOT
RCVD ten minutes.
RESET ALT SEL The selected altitude (ASEL) is higher than the PILOT
previously entered initial cruising altitude.
RESET FMS commands an altitude change, but the pilot PILOT
ALT SEL? has not entered this altitude in ASEL.
AUTO:
When entering
SAT/ISA LIMIT The pilot inputs a temperature at any altitude that another
EXCEEDED makes the SAT at another altitude get out of the temperature.
range: -73°C / + 55°C
PILOT
SET IRS 1 MAG
IRS 1 needs magnetic heading to align. PILOT
HDG
SET IRS 2 MAG
IRS 2 needs magnetic heading to align. PILOT
HDG
SET IRS 3 MAG
IRS 3 needs magnetic heading to align. PILOT
HDG
SINGLE ALL Both FMS are no longer synchronized, and switch to PILOT
SINGLE mode.
STORED FPL A Stored Flight Plan is the active FPL and three PILOT
PERF UNAVAIL internal errors occurred in FMS.
SYNCHRONOUS FMS 1 and FMS 2 synchronize while FMS 3 works PILOT
FMS 1-2 independently (single mode).
SYNCHRONOUS FMS 1 and FMS 3 synchronize while FMS2 works PILOT
FMS 1-3 independently (single mode).
SYNCHRONOUS FMS 3 and FMS 2 synchronize while FMS 1 works PILOT
FMS 3-2 independently (single mode).
PILOT
AUTO:
- FMS not in
Auto Tune
PILOT
UNABLE CDB When trying to access the custom data base while PILOT
XLOAD IN PROG "CROSS LOAD" is in progress.
When either:
- A/C in the holding pattern, the pilot attempts to
change the course or the turn direction.
UNABLE HOLD
- Holding pattern defined by time (distance), the PILOT
CHANGE
pilot attempts to change the default distance
(time).
UNABLE NEXT FMS determines that the airplane cannot reach the AUTO / PILOT
ALT next altitude constraint.
PILOT
AUTO:
When displayed
UNABLE RNP In flight, when FMS position is valid and the EPU is less than
NEXT WPT displayed EPU is greater than the next leg RNP. next leg RNP.
PILOT
UNABLE TUNE In RADIOS window, on NAV/ADF tab: the AUTO PILOT
REQUEST checkbox is not ticked.
USED BY The pilot attempts to delete a stored user-defined PILOT
ACTIVE FPL WPT that is used in the onside active flight plan.
USED BY
OFFSIDE ACT The pilot attempts to delete a stored user-defined PILOT
FPL WPT that is used in the offside active flight plan.
VERT DIR OVER The pilot enters a Vertical DIR TO, and the
computed angle, from present position to the PILOT
MAX ANG
waypoint, is greater than 6°.
VERT DIR The pilot enters a Vertical DIR TO, and the
UNDER MIN computed angle, from present position to the PILOT
ANG waypoint, is less than 1°.
AUTO:
When VGP
VGP FMS is the NAV source, ILS is not displayed on becomes
UNAVAILABLE HSI, and the pilot has pressed APP pushbutton, but available.
VNAV determines that VGP is not available.
PILOT
WHAT IF PERF Internal FMS errors occurred while computing PILOT
UNAVAIL "What If".
PILOT:
WIND The pilot enters a wind velocity at any altitude that
EXCEEDED AT makes the wind velocity exceed 250 KT at cruising When entering a
CRZ ALT altitude. new wind
velocity.
TOLD MESSAGES
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
This message is issued if there is
ACCEL NO TABLE no table data for the takeoff Takeoff
AUTO ALL
DATA acceleration calculation for the data tab
given inputs.
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
Takeoff
PERF WT OUT OF This message is issued if Takeoff data tab
AUTO ALL
BOUNDS Weight is less than 24000 lb. Landing
tab
Takeoff
TEMP OUT OF This message is issued if the data tab
temperature input is out of the AUTO ALL
BOUNDS Landing
range for the computation.
tab
Takeoff
TEMP OUT OF This message is issued if the data tab
takeoff or landing temperature is AUTO ALL
ENVELOP Landing
out of the temperature envelope.
tab
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
Takeoff
VSPD NO TABLE This message is issued if there is data tab
no table data for the V speed AUTO ALL
DATA Landing
calculation for the given inputs.
tab
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
Takeoff
WIND OUT OF This message is issued if the data tab
headwind is outside the limits for AUTO ALL
LIMITS Landing
the value (-10 to 50)
tab
CAS MESSAGES
ASCB XX PRI BUS FAIL On ground, primary bus failure on one (LH/RH) ASCB.
ASCB XX BKUP BUS FAIL On ground, backup bus failure on one (LH/RH) ASCB
avionics bus (Dual Backup Bus Failure).
FMS .. -GPS1+2 POSITION MISC Miscompare detected between FMS and GPS position.
IRS .. POS ENTRY IRS (1/2/3) has failed the alignment test due to an
invalid pos init entry.
MAU .. FAN FAIL On ground, failure of two fans on the indicated MAU
(1/2).
ASCB XX PRI BUS FAIL In-flight, primary bus failure on one (LH/RH) ASCB.
ASCB XX BKUP BUS FAIL In-flight, backup bus failure on one (LH/RH) ASCB
avionics bus (Dual Backup Bus Failure).
CHECK HUD SETUP HGS capable of HUD 2/3 is not received runway data,
localizer track and glideslope angle (optional).
CHECK RA SOURCE LH pilot and RH pilot radio altimeter source is the same
during HUD2 or HUD3 approach (optional).
DISENGAGE AP USE HUD During HUD3 approach the altitude is below 1000 ft
and the AutoPilot is engaged (optional).
EVS: A/I FAIL The infrared window anti-icing system does not work
properly (optional).
HUD 2/3 NOT AVAIL HGS is not capable of HUD 2/3 while HUD2 or HUD3
approach mode is selected (optional).
IRS .. POS ENTRY IRS (1/2/3) alignment is complete but no valid initial
position has been received.
MAU ..X FAN FAIL Single fan failure at any time or dual fan failure for the
indicated MAU (1/2) has occured in flight.
02-34_0-05 GENERAL
Introduction
02-34_2-00 RADIO-NAVIGATION
Introduction
Controls and indications
Radio-Navigation modes
NAV backup tuning (A/C equipped with MKB with CPDLC function)
02-34_3-00 SFD
Secondary Flight Display
02-34_10-00 EGPWS
EGPWS
02-34_14-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Flight deck overview
02-34_14-10 DESCRIPTION
General information
Operating modes
Standby mode
Ground mapping (GMAP) mode
Weather detection (WX) mode
Automatic weather mode
Operating sub-modes
Equipment location
Electrical power source
02-34_20-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Flight deck overview
02-34_20-10 DESCRIPTION
System architecture
Equipment location
Electrical power source
INTRODUCTION
POSITION SENSORS
EASy Flight Management System is a multi-sensor area navigation (RNAV) system, and
comprises 2 FMS (3rd one as an option). Both use the following input devices to compute the
airplane position and performance data:
- 2 DME,
- 2 VOR,
- 2 IRS, (3rd one as an option),
- 2 GPS modules.
NAVIGATION RESOURCES
Two independent MRC are installed: MRC 1 under the floor, immediately forward of the
entranceway; MRC 2 in the nose cone.
Each MRC houses:
- 1 VOR/ILS/VHF Data Link (VIDL) module,
- 1 DME module,
- 1 ADF module,
- 1 VHF module,
- 1 transponder (XPDR),
- 1 Network Interface Module (NIM).
VOR and ADF raw data can be displayed on the HSI.
The airplane is fitted with 2 micro Inertial Reference Units (IRU). A third IRU is available
as an option. Each IRS gives inertial position, velocities and accelerations, and IRS-GPS
hybrid velocities.
IRS operation requires system initialization (entry of latitude and longitude) during
alignment. GPS position is usually used for initialization. Once aligned, the IRS receives
GPS autonomous data and air data information (altitude, altitude rate, and true air speed)
from an Air Data System (ADS).
No control device is required for IRS mode management. Each IRS manages its modes
(alignment, navigation, end of flight) without any crew action.
Two types of automatic alignment are performed on ground by an IRU in NAV mode:
- Stationary align (Full)
- Auto re-align
Stationary alignment (full) commences approximately 5 seconds after initial power on.
Duration of full alignment requires 5 to 17 minutes depending on current latitude
(between 78° North and 78° South). Longer times are required at higher latitudes.
Current position is entered as a function of FMS position and should be entered within the
alignment period. No navigational information is available from the IRS during stationary
alignment. Excessive airplane movement during alignment will result in automatic full re-
alignment beginning 30 seconds after the excessive movement ends.
Auto re-align starts when no airplane motion is detected while in navigation mode after
stationary alignment (initial alignment) is complete. By this re-alignment, an IRU
periodically corrects position and heading, and zeroes out any velocities until motion is
detected. During alignment, the IRU continues to provide valid navigation data. Auto re-
align continues updating at one-minute intervals until excessive motion is detected.
Approximately one minute after the airplane stops motion, auto re-align will re-
commence.
After an IRS in-flight shutdown (i.e. transient loss of electrical power), an in-flight
alignment is automatically commenced without any crew action once electrical
power is restored. IRS attitudes are recovered within 5 seconds if the airplane is
maintained wings level without any pitch or roll movements. Automatic alignment
will continue for 5 to 17 minutes depending on current latitude. Airplane
accelerations and maneuvers will shorten the time to complete the alignment.
During alignment, a pilot can manually enter a heading on the SENSORS window.
The Flight Path Symbol (FPS) and Acceleration Chevron (AC) are not available
from this IRS until re-alignment is complete.
2 GPS modules are installed, one per Modular Avionics Unit (MAU).
Both GPS work automatically, without any pilot action.
The FMS uses GPS valid data to compute airplane position.
The pilot can read each GPS independent position in SENSORS window.
As an option, these GPS can support SBAS services currently available (WAAS and
EGNOS).
POSITION COMPUTATION
The FMS determines the best reference position update source (e.g. blended GPS position,
DME-DME radio position, VOR-DME radio position or blended IRS position) to use for
computing the airplane position. Current FMS mode is displayed in the SENSORS window.
The FMS uses a position and velocity filter. If no reference position source is available, the
FMS uses a Dead Reckoning (DR) mode of navigation.
In DR mode, a "NO POSITION SENSOR" FMS message is triggered and displayed in the
FMS message box in the I-NAV window. A "MSG" label is also displayed in each HSI
indicating a new FMS message.
The FMS manages the RNP value with regards to the flight phase. Transition into or
between these flight phases is as follows:
- Departure: when the airplane is less than 30 Nm from origin (direct distance is
considered) or the active flight plan leg is part of a departure procedure (SID).
- Oceanic / Remote: when the airplane is more than 200 Nm from the nearest NAVAID,
more than 30 Nm from origin or destination airport, and not flying a terminal area
procedure. The FMS transitions out of the oceanic / remote phase of flight, when the
closest NAVAID to the airplane is less than 65 Nm away or when the departure, arrival,
approach, or missed approach phase of flight conditions apply.
- En route: when the airplane is not in the Oceanic, Departure, Arrival, Approach or
Missed Approach phases.
- Arrival: when the airplane is within 30 Nm of the destination airport or the active flight
plan leg is part of an arrival procedure (STAR), but the airplane is not on an approach.
- Approach: if the active flight plan leg is part of an approach procedure selected from
the navigation database and the airplane is within 2 Nm of the Final Approach Fix (FAF)
or between FAF and the Missed Approach Point.
- Missed approach: if an approach is selected from the database, the missed approach
starts at the Missed Approach Point (MAP) and continues to the MAP holding point.
Note that the TERM annunciation is displayed in the ADI when the FMS is in Departure,
Arrival or Missed Approach flight phase.
For each phase of flight, the FMS will consider the following default RNP value:
- Departure: 1.00
- En route 2.00
- Oceanic / Remote: 4.00
- Arrival: 1.00
- Approach: 0.30
- Missed approach: 1.00
The crew can modify the default flight phase RNP value in the AVIONICS window / FMS
Setup tab, or can manually modify the current RNP value in the SENSORS window /
Navigation tab / Performance page.
Refer to sections 02-34_1-20 and 02-34_1-11 respectively for further details.
When the crew manually enters an RNP value, priority is given to this manual entry (note
that a confirmation is required if this entry is higher than the current RNP default value)
The FMS will cancel the manual entry (and display the related FMS message “PILOT RNP
CANCEL”) when transitioning into a flight phase of lower RNP value or when the flight phase
transitions to Arrival or Approach.
The “high latitude area” is defined as being above 72° 30' N or below 59° 30' S when
entering and below 72° N or above 59° S when leaving the area.
The FMS automatically switches to true heading when entering one of the high latitude
areas. HSI heading is switched to true and the FMS message ACTIVE MODE IS TRUE
HDG is displayed. The FMS indeed calculate the magnetic heading in adding the true
heading to the stored magnetic variation. Magnetic variation up to 73° N or 60° S is stored in
the FMS. Beyond these latitudes, the FMS cannot calculate the magnetic heading.
Upon leaving a high latitude area provided MAG remains the selected mode, the FMS and
HSI automatically switch back to magnetic heading. The FMS message ACTIVE MODE IS
MAG HDG is displayed when the switch occurs.
POLAR NAVIGATION
CAUTION
This function is not certified.
The polar area is defined as being above 85° N or below 85° S when entering and below
84° N or above 84° S when leaving the area.
ANNUNCIATIONS
FMS annunciations appear on the PDU and MDU when certain conditions exist.
PDU annunciations appear as 2 – 4 letters. Examples include:
- APProach mode (APP),
- TERMinal mode (TERM),
- DeGRaded mode (DGR).
MDU annunciations appear in an FMS message field that pops up in the upper portion of the
I-NAV map (if selected). A "MSG" label is also displayed in each HSI indicating a new FMS
message.
MDU message reports include:
- Unable Required Navigation Performance (RNP) condition,
- Position input differs from the FMS position by a pre-determined distance,
- FMS operational messages,
NAVIGATION ARCHITECTURE
SENSORS WINDOW
SENSORS window can be displayed (using MENU on CCD) in the lower 1/6 of both PDU’s. It
provides access to:
- Airplane position sensors management (IRS, VOR / DME, GPS),
- Navigation function (FMS),
- Environment sensors (WX, LSS and TAWS).
NAVIGATION TAB
In the tab, a drop-down menu in the top left corner allows selection of different
levels of navigation information. These selections provide hierarchical navigation status.
The highest levels contain summary information and provide graphics for quick
understanding. Lower levels contain specific sensor information and detail. They are used to
resolve higher selection navigation issues.
PERFORMANCE SELECTION
The highest level page (default), called Performance, provides a summary of navigation
status:
- Estimated Position Uncertainty (EPU),
- Required Navigation Performance (RNP) for the current POF,
- FMS Horizontal Navigation Mode.
The choice of any FMS is available in Performance. The selected FMS is the data source for
the page and provides EPU, RNP, and Horizontal Mode. In fully synchronous mode, RNP
should always be identical for all FMS.
Horizontal Mode readout at the bottom of the window displays current FMS navigation
mode in green. Possible modes are:
- GPS
- GPS SBAS
- DME/DME
- VOR/DME
- IRS
- IRS Hybrid
- Dead Reckoning
- No navigation
For example, during a FMS approach, RNP is automatically selected at 0.3 NM. If EPU
becomes higher than RNP, the APP annunciation at the top of the ADI disappears and the
indication is displayed at the bottom of the HSI. The FMS message "UNABLE RNP"
would be displayed in the INAV window.
In this example, if in IMC conditions, the crew is required to perform a Go-Around.
SUMMARY SELECTION
This page provides a graphical presentation of the relative position of all position sources
including the currently calculated airplane position.
Current airplane coordinates are displayed in the top right corner. The soft key
updates current position of the indicated FMS.
NOTE
The Navigation tab soft key only affects the selected FMS when in Single mode.
The check boxes on the left hand side enables or disables indicated position source display
on the graphic.
The graphic depicts current airplane position in the center (as computed by the selected
FMS). The white range ring is set to current RNP value. A digital readout displays range.
The display is always depicted North Up.
Position sources are displayed relative to the airplane. If a source is beyond the page limit, it
is indicated with an arrow at the correct bearing.
Labels for the sensor positions are:
- F = FMS
- G = GPS
- I = IRS
- N = Nav Radio
When the Update soft key is clicked, the Update FMS Position Menu drops down:
The drop-down menu provides selection choices to update FMS current position:
- provides for a manual latitude and longitude
- provides for a waypoint identifier. The Lat/Lon of that point is then
determined and displayed adjacent to that radio button in green.
- All other configured source radio buttons and their respective positions.
Clicking updates indicated FMS position with selected position.
GPS SELECTION
The GPS selection page provides for selection of installed GPS and displays key information
about them. All data comes from the selected GPS. It is not modifiable.
When a SBAS capable GPS is installed, some information are added or modified.
Mode indicates the GPS navigation mode:
- Navigation
- Nav-SBAS
- Approach-SBAS
SBAS provider indicates the name of SBAS provider (WAAS, MSAS, EGNOS), or
Auto when enroute SBAS is selected and SBAS signal is available.
Enroute SBAS reflect the GPS enroute selection in AVIONICS window / FMS Setup
tab
HINT and VINT indicate the SBAS integrity level. If SBAS is not in use or not
available, the VINT is removed and HINT is replaced by RAIM .
IRS SELECTION
The IRS selection page provides for selection of installed IRS and displays key information
about them. All data on this page comes from the selected IRS except for
Miles from FMS X Position (corresponding to master FMS) and Drift Rate, which are
computed by the FMS.
indications include:
- – automatic mode at power up. Time to Nav parameter is displayed below the
parameter.
- – automatically displayed when IRS alignment completed (“Time to Nav”
disappears).
- – displayed when position computation is lost while attitude remains available.
A manual heading input is now required, and a input line is
displayed to provide for its input into the IRS.
During initial alignment, IRS alignment position is automatically set to FMS position.
Alignment duration depends on the latitude (approximately 7 min at 45° N or S).
IRS data displayed on the page is self-explanatory. Time to Nav is not presented during in
flight alignment.
NAV SELECTION
The NAV selection page provides for selection of installed VOR radio’s and displays key
information about them. All data on this page comes from the selected VOR except for
Miles from FMS X Position (corresponding to the master FMS), Position, and position
sources, which are computed by the FMS. Frequency IDENTS are displayed based on
existing FMS database information. If a data parameter is not available, it is displayed with
amber dashes.
The pilot can prevent the FMS from using a particular VOR and/or DME station for position
computation by using the soft key. The soft key displays a NOTAM List
page that contains up to six NOTAM (three permanent, and three temporary). Temporary
NOTAM are cleared at power off and “permanent” NOTAM are stored in FMS memory until
removed by pilot. The default is white dashes. To use it the pilot has to enter the NAVAID
identifier in the NOTAM list. If the custom DB is not available due to a crossloading or
uploading function, is displayed below the NOTAM list and entry boxes are
grayed.
FMS SELECTION
If active mode does not match selected mode for any FMS, the soft key
becomes selectable. Clicking displays the problems page.
Problems that prevent the active mode from transitioning to selected mode are listed for
each FMS.
Problem messages include:
- Custom DB – Both FMS (or three if available) do not have the same Custom
Data-Base (DB) loaded and can not synchronize. The pilot must transfer Custom DB
from one FMS to the other(s) (requires approximately 1 min).
- Nav DB – Both FMS (or three if available) do not have the same Navigation DB loaded
and can not synchronize. The same Navigation DB must be reloaded in all FMS from
the red CD. Note that this operation can take-up to 45 min.
- Mode Diff – Active mode does not match selected mode of any FMS.
- Slave – FMS disagree as to which is the master.
- Single – FMS are unable to synchronize or pilot selected single.
- ASCB INOP – Avionics Standard Communications Bus (ASCB) is inoperative, and
information can not be transmitted between FMS. System automatically drops into
Single mode. Will be accompanied by Single message and may be accompanied by
FMS .. INOP or other FMS problem messages.
- FMS .. INOP – indicated FMS is inoperative.
- Dual INOP – indicates that the FMS are not able to operate in synchronous mode due
to excessive automatic transitions to single mode. Usually accompanied by another
message such as Single , Custom DB and /or Nav DB . System latches in Single
mode until power down.
This window provides selection or de-selection of sensors for use by the FMS in their
position calculation.
The default is the on-side FMS. The right column defaults to the cross-side selected FMS.
The third (non displayed) FMS is available through a drop-down menu.
To select a sensor, click the corresponding check box. When the sensor is correctly being
used, a is displayed.
Distance and bearing from the indicated FMS for the sensor are displayed in green.
SENSORS REVERSION
The Reversion Panel provides a mean for crewmember to do several types of manual or
automatic reversion: sensor reversion (left and right), AGM (Advance Graphics Module)
reversion and DAU (Data Acquisition Unity) reversion.
In addition, the Reversion Panel allows dimming the four display units and to switch to
PDU/MDU format when only two displays are available.
SENSOR REVERSION
Each side of Reversion Panel (RP) is dedicated to the onside sensors reversion. 2 IRS, 1
RA, 2 ILS/VOR, and 2 ADS sensors, and 2 FMS are installed aboard the airplane (the third
FMS and/or IRS and the second RA are optional).
On a two sensors system, the reversion is made from one to the other sensor by pressing
on the corresponding pushbutton. Pressing a second time reverts to the first sensor (on-
side sensor).
IRS, RA and ADS reversion captions are located in the ADI. When a reversion is done,
the name of the reverted sensor appears in amber, indicating that both pilots are using
the same sensor.
If a double cross-side reversion is performed (both are using different sensors but not
their on-side sensors), the ADI indication is still displayed but in white, showing the
sensor currently used.
If the airplane is equipped with three sensors (IRS):
- The first reversion (from a nominal situation) on one side, only displays a white
reversion symbol on the corresponding ADI,
- The second push reverts to the next sensor (the one used by the other crew
member).
In that case the reversion symbol is displayed in amber in both ADI.
- A third push brings the on-side sensor back and lights off the reversions symbols
(original situation).
■ LOC
The ILS source caption is only displayed in the HSI. When an ILS reversion is
performed, the source symbol is framed in amber while the color corresponding to
the target status remains (white, cyan or magenta).
■ VOR station
When the VOR CDI is selected for display via the HSI control bar or by selecting
APP for LOC based approach on the Guidance Panel (GP) or selecting CRS on the
MKB and tuned to LOC, the source is LOC 1 / LOC 2 / B/C 1 or B/C 2 (B/C is
displayed instead of LOC when the selected course is not within ± 95° of the
present heading.) else the source is removed.
The priority is based on the current AP mode. The highest priority is for an active
mode (magenta CDI), the second highest is for an armed mode (cyan CDI) and
white in the lowest priority.
If both CDI are white, the FMS CDI is, by default, the highest priority. The source
number is based on the RP selection.
For a VOR, the source is still the LOC but the ident is notified as VOR. When a
reversion is done, the LOC source caption and the VOR ident caption are boxed in
amber. The source remains colored according to the target status.
FMS reversions
In a three FMS configuration, the reversion indications are different. A third FMS is
available as an option, there are two different configurations to consider when using the
FMS:
- Two FMS configuration,
- Three FMS configuration.
When the CDI is selected for display via the HSI control bar or by selecting LNAV on the
GP, the source FMS 1, FMS 2 or FMS 3 is displayed.
The source number is based on the selection in the reversion controller. The initial default
is 1 for the left side and 2 for the right side.
In a two FMS configuration, after a first push on the FMS reversion pushbutton, all FMS
navigation sources indications (in HSI and in I-NAV) are boxed in amber. The source and
the ident keep their color, in order to continue displaying the status of the target,
NOTE
If the reversion is made on the PF side, the FMS source displayed in the I-NAV is also
FMS 3 (as the I-NAV uses the same sources than the PF).
- After the second push, all FMS navigation sources indications (in both HSI and in I-
NAV) are boxed in amber,
- After the third push, the system recovers a normal configuration.
FIGURE 02-34_1-11-23 - FMS REVERSION FROM THE LEFT SIDE (PILOT FLYING SIDE) -
HSI AND I-NAV IN A 3-FMS CONFIGURATION
NOTE
As the I-NAV uses the sensor of the Pilot Flying station, a reversion on the same sensor for
each pilot station implies all systems in the airplane use the same sensor.
AGM/DU REVERSION
The RP has four concentric dual knobs corresponding to each display: the inner one for the
display dimming control, the outer one for the Advance Graphic Module (symbol generator)
reversion.
The inner knob is used to dim the corresponding DU, and when fully turned counter-
clockwise past detent, is shut it off. In this case, the system is reconfigured itself
automatically to take into account the loss of display.
For more information, refer to sub-section 01-15-25 Menus and pages adaptation.
The Advance Graphic Module knob can be set to two positions, AUTO and REV:
- AUTO position corresponding to normal position with no AGM reversion.
- REV position, the system reconfigue assuming the corresponding AGM is failed or not
be used.
An AGM can be reverted by setting the corresponding outer knobs on the RP to REV.
For more information, refer to sub-section 01-20-25 Reversion Panel.
When at least one AGM is reverted, the SG (Symbol Generator) white annunciation is
displayed in the ADI on the right of the altitude scale
DAU REVERSION
The RP has two-position knobs labelled DAU1 and DAU2. DAU1 refers to the generic I/O
and custom I/O modules located in MAU 1, and DAU2 refers to the ones located in MAU 2.
Each DAU has two channels, A and B, corresponding to modules IO channel A and B.
When the DAU1 (DAU2) knob is in AUTO position, the avionics display uses the data
coming from DAU1 (DAU2) channel A if valid, else system reverts to channel B. In this case
there is no reversion annunciation
When DAU1 knob is set to REV position, DAU1 amber annuciation appears at the top left
corner of each ADI. In this case, the avionics display uses the data coming from DAU1
channel B.
When DAU2 knob is set to REV position, DAU2 amber annuciation appears at the top left
corner of each ADI. In this case, the avionics display uses the data coming from DAU2
channel B.
PDU/MDU BUTTON
The PDU/MDU button is used to toggle the PNF display between a PDU format and an MDU
format in the case of a degraded configuration where only two displays with valid formats
are still available (two displays off or red Xed).
GENERAL
The AVIONICS window provides system initialization, setup, database management, and
tools through seven tabs:
- Init ,
- FMS Setup ,
- Auto Speeds ,
- Tools ,
- AFCS ,
- Custom DB ,
- System Config ,
TABS DESCRIPTION
INIT TAB
Init tab is the default tab upon power up. Init tab provides:
- Initialization of system internal time and date. Values are synchronized to internal
system clock, then to GPS when it becomes available. Manually setting time and date is
allowed only when GPS time is not available. To enter time and date manually, move
cursor to time box and enter information using keyboard. Pressing <ENTER> will enter
data and move cursor to the next box.
- Current Position. The Current Position field contains the master FMS position readout.
Selecting the soft key, pops up the Update FMS Position dialog
box that provides multiple sensor position choices. Radio butttons choice include:
o Lat/Lon. Allows manual entry of latitude and longitude.
o Ref Wpt. Default is nearest airport. Allows manual entry of an airport ICAO code or
any other waypoint. Its coordinates are automatically displayed.
o Available GPS and/or IRS. Choose between available sensors (their individual current
position references are already displayed).
Selecting any radio button activates the soft key. Select to complete the
update process.
NOTE
SmartPerf is a fully integrated, lateral and vertical flight plan predictive program that calculates
optimum speeds and altitudes, ETA’s and fuel figures. It can be used anytime, before and in
flight.
- Flight Summary Output field allows for the selection of the desired output medium for
the Post Flight data. The Post Flight data can be output directly to a printer, if installed,
or saved to a disk. The Post Flight data will send to the printer or the DMU via the CMC
after the airplane has landed and park brake is on.
- GPS Enroute SBAS field is displayed only on EASy II airplane with the LPV
approaches option. The GPS position is SBAS corrected by default (On checked), and
can be deactivated in ticking the Off radio button. Selecting On or Off does not impact
the LPV availability.
- To insert the fuel quantity burned from engine start to 1,500 FT AAL on the
take-off path. Once airborne, the actual data supercedes this one.
- To insert the fuel quantity burned from touchdown to engines shutdown.
NOTE
and are estimated by the crew. They default to the last entered figures or
to the airplane database if blanked. Pilot's input is stored in memory at airplane power down.
- allows the selection of RNP for a particular phase of flight or the last
entered value. The default values are as follows:
o Departure: 1.0,
o Enroute: 2.0,
o Remote / Oceanic: 4.0
o Arrival: 1.0,
o Approach: 0.3,
o Missed approach: 1.0.
AUTO Speeds tab: entry windows for speeds used by the FMS. All data within this tab are
synchronized between all FMS when in synchronous mode.
- Depicts speed schedule used by FMS for each POF (departure, climb, descent, and
approach),
- Provides Departure and Approach POF where speeds are applied. Approach speeds
can be based on TOLD computed values. If TOLD not installed, the values are based
on manual speeds.
provides entry of a target airspeed and the altitude and range from origin airport
(effective area) for its use. For instance, it can be used to set restrictions for departure
airport airspace. Defaults are 2,500 FT AGL and 4 NM. Speed defaults to the last entered
value, the airplane database value, or 200 kts (if no value is provided by airplane database).
If below 1,500 ft above airfield and the airplane descent more than 200 ft, automatically the
FMS speed reverts to CLEAN Approach speed. The FMS understand that it is a quick return
to base.
provides:
- A default value from the airplane data base (if the data base is not available this
selection is grayed and not available),
- A manual selection. The manual field default values are the last entered values.
Crz Spd contains a drop-down menu and associated speed and Mach number fields. It is a
replication of the FMW/Pre-flight tab cruise settings.
- The possible selection from the cruise speed menu are:
o Manual: the pilot inserts IAS and Mach number,
o LRC: Long Range Cruise,
o MAXEND: Maximum Endurance,
o MAXSPD: Maximum Speed.
- Speeds and Mach number fields display:
o For Manual menu selection, the default value or crew selection;
o For LRC, MAXEND or MAXSPD, the FMS computed values that are not modifiable.
The selection is synchronized with the selection done in the FMW / Alt/Spd tab.
Descend field contains three selections:
- The airplane data base default (if the data base is not available this selection is grayed
and not available) ,
- A Vmo/Mmo and manually entered angle,
- A manual combination of airspeed / Mach / angle.
defines the maximum airspeed that the FMS will fly below the entered
altitude. It can be used to set general speed restrictions for airspace, such as 250 knots
below 10,000 ft. It is possible to delete Speed limit /Altitude (fields are then dashed). At
power-up, the FMS retains the last entered values unless previously deleted. In such case,
default values are 250 KT / 10,000 Ft.
provides a way to enter a speed for each Slats/Flaps (SF) configuration. These
fields are used for performance planning purposes automatic power control and crew
reference. Default values come from the airplane database but are modifiable by the crew
unless otherwise stated below. Entry of speeds higher than placard speed limits for a given
configuration results in an invalid entry and will not be accepted. Entries smaller than a
minimum IAS indicates a delta from Vref and are displayed as “VRF+” plus the entry. Each
field is as follows:
- provides entry for Clean configuration (default from airplane database or 190
knots).
- provides entry for SF1 configuration (default from airplane database or 190 knots).
- provides entry for SF2 configuration (default from airplane database or 190 knots).
- displays VAP. VAP is not modifiable.
NOTE
During an ILS or LPV approach, if LOC or LSBA and GS or VSBA are dropped for any
reason, the FD will revert to ROLL/PATH. The FMS concurrently switches to the climb POF
mode if ASEL is set to at least 150 feet above current airplane altitude. In the event the AP
is engaged in this situation, the FMS engages the climb schedule set in the FMS Speeds
tab (of the AVIONICS window).
AGL field allows the crew to define the height of the arrival volume by entering the desired
altitude. The default value is 10000 or the last entered value.
FMS instructions for transition to approach speeds are provided in this window. Radius of
approach area is defined by either or Radial to Dest :
- check box indicates that approach speed is to be activated 5 Nm prior
the first waypoint of the approach. Default is last selection or checked (from airplane
database).
- Radial to Dest provides a radius from destination at which approach speeds become
active. Default is last entered value or 15 nm (from airplane database).
NOTE 1
If checkbox is not checked at least 5 Nm prior to first approach waypoint, FMS speed
transitions to approach speed schedule at next approach waypoint or at selected Dist To Dest
(whichever is further from destination airport).
NOTE 2
If a waypoint is inserted in Flight Plan between first approach waypoint and IAF and a direct to
(DIRTO) this waypoint is activated, it becomes the first approach waypoint.
NOTE 3
When flight plan waypoints require an oblique turn at the IAF, the airplane may not enter a
5 Nm radius around the IAF. In this situation, the next approach waypoint will be used as the
first approach waypoint and transition to approach speed schedule will occur at this next
waypoint.
NOTE 4
If an approach transition is not selected (i.e. Vectors selected instead) for approaches with
multiple IAF’s, the IAF may not be the first approach waypoint. The first approach waypoint may
be the next waypoint in the approach procedure. As a result, approach speed schedule will
transition at this next waypoint.
Constraint : this section allows to advise the crew when a speed constraint or other speed
limit is currently being honored as the speed target.
If any of the following limits are the source of the current speed target, the “Constraint:” title
followed by explanatory text is displayed in magenta or cyan:
- If the speed target is based on slats / flaps limit, the explanatory text displayed the
speed target and the flaps configuration (i.e. 200 KT – Placard SF1),
- If the speed target is based on gear limit, the explanatory text displayed the speed
target and origin limit (i.e. 245 KT – Placard Gear),
- If the speed target is based on speed constraint, the explanory text displayed the speed
target and the ident of the waypoint (i.e. 215 KT SUNSS)
If none of the conditions in this subsection exist, the “Constraint:” title is displayed in white
with no explanatory text.
Hold Speed displays, when the airplane is holding, the flown airspeed (as set in the
waypoint list) along with the holding fix name.
When the holding speed becomes active (anticipating the hold or in the hold), the “Hold
Speed:” title, the speed and the associated holding waypoint are displayed in magenta
(active) or cyan (armed). When no holding speed is active, the “Hold Speed:” title is
displayed in white with no associated speed.
The active schedule considered by the FMS is highlighted in the "Auto Speeds" tab by
displaying the schedule's name (“Departure:”, “Climb:”, “Crz Spd:”, “Descent:,” “Approach:”)
in magenta if the speed mode selected on Guidance Panel is “FMS” or in cyan if the
selected speed mode is “Man”.
The altitude speed limit is considered as a schedule and can be displayed as active.
The names of all non-active schedules are displayed in white.
TOOLS TAB
TOOLS tab provides a QFE / QNH convertor and three time functions:
- QFE/QNH convertor: All fields are white dashed when opening this window, except
“Airport Elev” that defaults to the destination airport elevation as per the
FMW/STAR/App tab. The pilot can input any other elevation in a mandatory 4-digit
format.
- When inputing a value in any pressure (or altitude) field, this field displays white, while
the 3 other fields display the results in green.
- Pilot's inserted values in Airport Elev, QFE, QNH, HPA fields are reset to default:
o Each time another tab is selected, OR
o Each time the windowing display is changed.
- displays current UTC in green (non-modifiable). Time is derived
from airplane time.
- is used to set a time lapse which counts down to zero. The format is
XXhYYmZZs. The default state is inactive with white dashes displayed. When the timer
reaches zero, an aural tone sounds and a UTC label flashes in the HSI until the timer is
stopped. Selecting the Start radio button starts the timer. Selecting stop suspends it.
- is used to set a reminder alarm to sound at an upcoming UTC. The format of
this field is XX:YY. The default state is inactive with white dashes displayed. When
current UTC time equals entered alarm time, an aural tone sounds and a UTC label
flashes in the HSI until the alarm is turned off. Selecting the On radio button turns the
alarm on. Selecting Off deactivates it.
The aural timer and alarm tones may be silenced by pressing the SIL pushbutton.
AFCS TAB
CUSTOM DB TAB
NOTE
The ability to delete a single flight plan is managed through the preflight phase on the Flight
Management Window.
NOTE
The ability to delete a single NOTAM navaide is managed through the SENSORS Window.
GENERAL
The Flight Management Window is accessible from the main menu on the
CCD. It provides pilot interface for:
- FMS performance initialization,
- Performance prediction and computation,
- SID, STAR and approach retrieval and review,
- Advisory Take-Off and Landing Data (TOLD) computation.
NOTE
RNP AR approach is described in this sub-section but is not yet available.
The Flight Management Window (FMW) can be displayed on either MDU in the 1/6, 1/3
horizontal.
The FMW provides access to Flight Management System (FMS) performance using:
- Route Type Controller (RTC),
- Phase Of Flight selection (POF).
RTC
POF
In the FMW and WPT LIST windows, a Route Type Controller (RTC), located in the top left
corner, toggles between active and secondary flight plans. These controllers are identical in
function.
The active flight plan is the flight plan currently in use by the FMS. The active flight plan is
the primary flight plan and contains:
- FROM waypoint,
- TO waypoint (may also be the destination),
- Destination,
- Missed approach procedure,
- Alternate flight plan (if desired and inserted).
While one FPLN is active, the FMS provides capability to build and review a completely
independent flight plan. This is designated as the secondary flight plan.
A secondary flight plan contains (as a minimum):
- FROM waypoint,
- TO waypoint (may also be the destination),
- Destination.
When a secondary FPLN is saved, performance information is stored, but departure (runway
and SID) and arrival (STAR, approach, and runway) information is not.
The Take-Off and Landing Data (TOLD) function is only available when active FPLN is
selected in the RTC.
The FMW contains Phases Of Flight (POF) information pages sequenced and organized to
crew tasks during flight.
Manual selection tabs, indicating each phase, are located at the top of the window. Each
tab, with its corresponding POF pictogram, displays in green when selected. Selection of a
tab displays the appropriate POF page. Each window displays multiple fields relative to
selected POF for selected Route Type.
The five POF pages contain:
- Preflight – flight plan creation/selection, including altitude, speed and fuel requirements.
- Departure – runway and SID selection including weather data initialization and advisory
take-off (TOLD) performance computations.
- Cruise – performance summary data including what-if computations and One Engine
Out conditions.
- Approach – terminal procedures (runway, approach and STAR), including weather data
initialization and advisory landing (TOLD) performance computations.
- Post-flight – summary data.
After entering parameters, the cursor automatically moves to the next field or tab to ease
insertion of data and provide sequential prompts.
The pre-flight POF provides for system initialization, active flight plan selection, performance
initialization, and weight data. The figure below illustrates pre-flight POF displayed using a 1/2
window.
FPLN PAGE
The Flight PLan (FPLN) tab provides the ability to create, retrieve, save and delete a FPLN.
FPLN can be created entirely by the crew or modified from a stored FPLN.
There are three ways to enter the FPLN origin and destination airports:
- Key in airports ICAO identifier for Origin and Destination fields using MKB,
- Key in a FPLN name in field (ICAO identifier dash separated; e.g. KTEB-
KCMH). Origin and Destination fields are automatically updated after <ENTER>
activation on CCD or MKB,
- Select a flight plan from the Stored FPLN .
and soft keys respectively deletes the selected flight plan from the stored
FPLN list or saves the active (or secondary) flight plan to the stored FPLN list.
soft key inserts the selected flight plan into the pending flight plan.
Pilot selection
This selection allows the pilot to create a flight plan by directly inserting Origin and
Destination or by selecting a flight plan from the Stored FPLN list. Pilot is the default
selection.
The Airborne Flight Information System (AFIS) can be used to download a flight plan and
weather information from a flight planning provider.
Refer to section 02-23 for AFIS description.
Upon initial entry to this page, all soft keys are unselectable (greyed out) and all boxes
default to white dashes.
AFIS data is requested by either Number (default) or FPLN Data.
When the Number radio button is selected, the Transmit Request soft key remains
greyed out until a number has been entered. Once entered, Transmit Request soft key
becomes available (cyan). Selecting Transmit Request initiates transmission of a flight
plan request to the AFIS provider.
When the FPLN Data radio button is selected, the Transmit Request soft key is greyed
out until Orig, Dest, ETD and Date have been entered. Once this data has been properly
entered, the Transmit Request soft key becomes available. Selecting Transmit
Request initiates transmission of a flight plan request to the AFIS provider.
If there is a Communication Management Function (CMF) failure, the Transmit Request
soft key remains unselectable.
Once the requested flight plan is received, the FMS message (on the I-NAV map) FLT
PLN RECEIVED is displayed and the soft key becomes selectable to download
flight plan data.
downloads the flight plan directly to the active or secondary flight plan (as
determined by RTC selection).
DMU selection
DMU provides selection of a flight plan from one of the physical media (CD/DVD,
PCMCIA 1 or PCMCIA 2) that can be inserted into the data loader if the DMU is available
(connected and operating).
NOTE
The data loader must be closed and locked to authorize the reading of PCMCIA card.
LAN selection
LAN provides selection of a flight plan from a PC connected to the airplane LAN, if
available (properly configured, connected and operating).
Secondary selection
“Secondary” enables the secondary flight plan to be moved into the Active flight plan, with
or without performance computation (according to the “Perf Init” checkbox).
NOTE
The Insert key remains in cyan even if the flight plan is correctly sent to active flight plan.
ALT/SPD TAB
The Altitude Speed tab provides input for mission parameters and forecasted weather data.
NOTE
The first three options are available only when Full Perf is the active performance mode. In Pilot
Spd / FF or Current GS / FF, only Manual is available.
Fuel Res
As any mandatory data, Initial Cruise Altitude is initially displayed with white boxes. It
should be set to a flight level compatible with FPLN length for operational efficiency.
Step Inc
Wind/Temp
The lower part of the page enables to set the expected enroute atmospheric conditions:
wind and temperature (either temperature or ISA deviation) for entered given altitude. It is
worth inserting Wind/Temp aloft at the closest FL.
If left blank, the FMS will use zero wind and ISA conditions (tempered by actual onboard
sensors while inflight) for all cruise predictions.
It also possible to enter winds received by AFIS (if available) along the FPLN.
DEPARTURE POF
CAUTION
Complete SID tab data prior to Take-off Config tab to avoid resetting parameters.
SID TAB
The SID tab is used to retrieve runway and departure information from the navigation
database and to place it in the pending FPLN. It automatically displays parameters for the
departure runway.
Depressing the soft key opens a procedure dialog box, enabling the crew to
select the take-off runway as well as the SID procedure and related transition.
The proposed list is retreived from the Navigation database, for the selected Origin airport.
Once the resulting flight plan modifications are activated, the runway and SID identifiers are
displayed in green in the SID tab.
Refer to sub-section 02-34_1-31 I-NAV GRAPHICAL FLIGHT PLANNING for Procedure
Dialog Box description.
and are initially displayed with dashes and may be left blank.
However, when an obstacle is a departure issue, TOLD calculation requires this information
(elevation and distance from runway end) to account for these parameters. The crew is
alerted (by amber message) when minimum take-off requirements are not satisfied.
CAUTION
Manually entered obstacle clearance restrictions for TOLD computation apply only
through the second segment. All other SID obstacles / altitude restrictions are not
accounted for in TOLD computations.
TOSA corresponds to Take Off Safety Altitude. The value defaults to 400 ft above the
runway elevation indicated in the field. If no elevation is available it defaults to white
dashes. The maximum settable TOSA value is 25,400 ft. Setting a value sets the bug on the
altitude tape on both ADI. When Secondary is the selected flight plan, the TOSA field is
removed. Note that the TOSA value is used by the TOGA guidance mode to transition from
the initial climb to the acceleration phase.
Refer to sub-section 02-22A-10 for details.
Trans Alt corresponds to transition altitude and defaults to the last pilot entry or the airplane
database. Pilot entries are maintained through power off cycles. The crew is responsible for
confirming its accuracy and changing when necessary.
Trans Alt in the SID tab is synchronized with Trans Lvl in the STAR/App tab in the arrival
Phase Of Flight.
Trans Alt / Trans Lvl is used for both the Active and Secondary FPLN. These parameters
can be modified only on the Active flight plan using either the SID or STAR/App tabs.
Takeoff tabs provide a method for crew members to input airport and airplane data,
calculate take-off performance and display critical departure parameters.
provides the input format and provides computed results.
Takeoff Config tab provides for input of critical airport and airplane data required for
TOLD computations.
The upper part of the tab window is dedicated to the insertion of runway conditions (wind,
pressure, temperature). Except for surface winds, default entries are provided for all fields
as per airplane’s sensors. Surface winds are required entries (white boxes). Winds provided
in the METAR reports are usually referenced to true north, the wind provided by the tower or
ATIS is usually referenced to Magnetic north (unless otherwise specified e.g. at airfield
where magnetic variation is important). The wind direction to be entered in the
tab is a magnetic value.
field: entering either a Celsius or Fahrenheit value causes the system to automatically
compute and display the other parameters.
The field initially defaults to the baro setting of the PF PDU.
The field initially defaults to a sensed value if one is available or green boxes,
until a runway is selected. Once a runway altitude is available, the pressure altitude is
computed from the runway altitude and the .
The lower part of the tab is specific to the TOLD function and used to compute take-off data.
These parameters are removed when the “manual” Vspeeds check-box is selected in the
tab or when working on a Secondary FPLN.
Origin airport, selected runway, and SID are displayed at the top of the tab once activated
within the flight plan.
Take-off weight and wind component are displayed with either Auto or Manual Vspeed.
Take-off weight, take-off distance and runway available are self-explanatory.
Wind is given as head-wind or tail-wind, and cross-wind component.
FIGURE 02-34_1-21-21 - TAKEOFF CONFIG AND TAKEOFF DATA TABS MANUAL VSPEED
If the checkbox is selected or if the FPLN box is set to Secondary then the
"Vspd" fields and field are manual entry field. In such case, "Vspd" fields have
no defaulted display values. If switching from TOLD to , the "Vspd" values are
kept as default values.
Take-off weight and wind components remain displayed
message is displayed in the Takeoff Config tab.
Once there is a valid data in at least one of the "Vspd" fields (either by TOLD computation
or manual entry) the soft key becomes selectable. Clicking on this soft key sends
Vspeeds to speed tapes and ADI windows in both PDUs.
soft key once again becomes selectable if the Vspeeds are recomputed by TOLD
function (via selection of the soft key on the Takeoff Config tab), or are
manually adjusted by the crew (when checkbox is selected).
Whenever the current airplane configuration (slats / flaps, anti-ice, pressure altitude) does
not match the selected configuration on Takeoff Data tab, the mismatch item is
highlighted in amber and the Vspeed values are displayed in amber. Press Alt is in amber
when difference with Elev in SID tab is above 200 ft (the problem may occur if QFE
baroset is selected).
If a problem exists with the take-off and landing computations such that it is determined
that take-off is not possible, the Vspeeds are not displayed, all other information are
removed, and an amber message is displayed indicating the problem
( , ).
QFE/QNH TAB
All fields default to white dashed when opening this window, except Airport Elev that
defaults to the departure airport elevation as indicated in the “SID” tab. The pilot can input
any other elevation in a mandatory 4-digit format.
When inputting a value in any pressure (or altitude) field, this field is displayed in white,
while the 3 other fields display the results in green.
CRUISE POF
Spd (airspeed), Crz (cruise altitude), and Step (step climb) are based on inputs from
preflight unless updated by the crew. Updates are input using the What-If Init tab.
(Ceiling) and Opt (Optimum altitude) are based on a blend of available information.
The FMS uses manual input predictions, current condition measurements, and the selected
choice on FMS Setup tab to obtain these figures.
is the maximum altitude for any given IAS / Mach mode, based on current FMS weight
and computed wind/temperature conditions.
Opt is the altitude between max certified ceiling (51,000 ft) and sea level at which the
greatest specific range can be achieved for any given IAS / Mach mode, based on current
FMS weight and computed wind/temperature conditions
Both of these altitudes will vary depending on selected speed (Manual, Max speed, or Max
Endurance Speed).
In Figure 02-34_1-21-24, Ceil FL428 and Opt FL426 would mean maximum altitude is
42,800 ft and optimum altitude is 42,600 ft for the current speed mode (Spd).
Specific range is calculated using current FMS weight and current wind / temperature from
aircraft database performance data (Smart Perf) once sufficient learning has been
performed.
NOTE
Since Ceiling, Optimum altitude and specific range are calculated from the airplane database,
they are based on information that is not certified. It is subject to potential errors contained in
the database.
Fuel summary information is displayed digitally and with synthetic bar-graphics to display
projected fuel remaining at destination and alternate based on a blend of current mission
parameters (speed, cruise altitude, step climbs, atmospheric conditions), current airplane
weight and predicted mission conditions (for remainder of flight).
There are two pairs of fuel bar-graphics: the left pair represents destination fuel, the right
pair represents alternate fuel.
The white bars in both pairs represent pre-planned fuel prior to take-off (labeled “Preflt”).
The green bars represent current fuel estimates during flight (labeled “Actual”).
A white line represents fuel reserves as defined before take-off.
NOTE
For NBAA computed fuel reserves, white bars do not extend to the alternate, since alternate
fuel is included in NBAA computations.
What-If tabs provide a method for crews to input a scenario, calculate its effect on fuel,
range and flight time, and display results for the active FPLN. It is not available for a
secondary FPLN.
What-If Init provides the input format and What-If Data provides computed results.
What-If Init tab is used to modify critical parameters to calculate the effects of potential
changes on the overall flight plan. These modifications can be made either in-flight or
during preflight.
For more details on boxes in this tab refer to the Alt/Spd tab of the preflight phase of
flight. Defaults are the current (active) settings.
E.O Range tab displays critical information to the crew regarding a potential Engine Out
situation. No crew input is available. E.O. computations are continually updated during flight.
This tab is not available for the Secondary flight plan.
The FMS computes optimum range, speed, and altitude for engine out conditions using
current airplane weight and OAT. Crz Alt and Crz Spd are determined by the FMS during
these computations.
To Reserve Fuel is the ETE and Range excluding reserve requirements.
To Zero Fuel and ISA Dev are self-explanatory.
When an Engine Out condition is detected, this tab is removed and the titles of the other
tabs are renamed as indicated below:
ARRIVAL POF
Arrival POF provides an interface for selection of arrival, approach and landing configuration,
as well as landing data. The figure below illustrates the arrival POF displayed in a 1/2 window.
STAR/APP TAB
STAR/App tab is used to select and display arrival procedures (STAR and Approach) and
landing runway parameters. Clicking soft key drops down the
menu to display available runways, approaches and STAR for destination. Select
appropriate radio buttons to load data into temporary storage.
soft key becomes active when any data is selected in the menu. Clicking
places temporary arrival and approach data into the I-NAV window and WPT LIST.
After confirming accuracy of data, click Activate (available in I-NAV window or WPT list)
which inserts the tempory data into flight plan and causes the menu to disappear
(display returns to STAR/App page). On the STAR/App page, confirm Dest, RW, Appr, and
STAR contain accurate data. If incorrect, repeat selection process (click ).
Upon selection of a runway, all runway information are retrieved from the navigation
database and displayed in green. The runway picture itself is static and does not change
based on runway length or width.
The runway diagram displays all runway data base parameters (heading, elevation, width,
length, ILS glide slope, displaced threshold and runway slope). This information must be
cross-checked by the crew. These parameters can be overridden if necessary, and will be
displayed in white when changed.
For circling approaches, complete the page with direct approach data (e.g. ILS 35L) but
insert for runway in use (e.g. 304° for Rwy 30). Other information such as Elev,
Rwy Length, Disp Thr, Slope and Baro Min may also need to be manually entered for the
runway in use. Once computed, wind computations are related to the runway in use
(Rwy 30).
NOTE
The correct setting of the localizer true track is a key element for proper HGS operation
during approach. It is automatically inserted for CAT III approaches. Its accuracy must be
verified by the crew.
Inacurate setting of the Loc Trk value may result in a slight misalignment of the final
approach axis ("swinging LOC") displayed in the HGS.
NOTE 1
As FMW standard, any pilot modified data is displayed in white.
NOTE 2
CLR
DEL on MKB deletes any input and resets the default database parameter.
Landing tabs provide a method for crews to input airport and airplane data, calculate landing
performance, and display critical parameters. Landing Config provides the input format and
Landing Data provides computed results.
Landing Config tab is used to input airport and airplane data required for TOLD
computations.
The upper part of the tab window is used to enter weather conditions (wind, pressure,
temperature). Default entries are provided for all fields except for surface winds.
The wind provided in the METAR reports are usually referenced to true north, the wind
provided by the tower or ATIS is usually referenced to Magnetic north (unless otherwise
specified e.g. at airfield where magnetic variation is important). The wind direction to be
entered in the tab is a magnetic value.
Surface Wind - displays white dashes by default. Manually input the surface wind
magnetic direction and magnitude.
Gusting - displays white dashes by default. A value must be inserted, e.g. if not gusting
input the surface wind magnitude.
– enter either a °C or °F value. The FMS automatically converts into other unit.
– defaults to 1013 hPa or 29.92 in. The entered value determines the unit in
use. This field turns to amber when the entered value is not consistent with the baro
setting of the coupled side PDU
– the runway pressure altitude is computed from its elevation and .
The lower part of the page provides for entry of aircraft data:
NOTE
It is the crewmembers’ responsibility to apply appropriate adjustments to computed data for
landing runway conditions.
Wind Cor is displayed in green and is automatically computed by the TOLD according
to the selected surface wind and gust data: WIND COR = ½ headwind + full gust (limited
to 20 kt). If TOLD is unavailable, Wind Cor displays +0. The pilot may manually modify
Wind Cor that displays then in white.
T Comp provides three selections: “Off”, “Cold” and “Cold/Hot”. The default state is Off.
Each time the selection is changed the OAT value is reset to TOLD. Temperature
compensation is applied only to the active flight plan.
- T Comp set to "Off" : no altitude or flight path angle correction is computed.
- T Comp set to "Cold" : the altitude and flight path angle are only compensated for
temperatures below ISA, ranging from -54° C to ISA.
- T Comp set to "Cold/Hot" : the altitude and flight path angle are compensated for
temperatures in the range -54° C / +50° C.
TAWS Set dialog box provides the same functions as TAWS in the SENSORS window.
In Failures section of the Landing Config tab, the pilot can input any landing distance
penalty in LD Inc, and any speed increment in Vref+ as instructed by any applicable AFM
procedure. In the Landing Data tab, the approach speed and landing distance are
automatically updated.
When the “Manual” checkbox is ticked in the Landing Config tab, all configuration data
used by the TOLD are removed.
T he upper part of the page provides a summary of the selected procedures and gathers
approach category and minimums selection. The lower part provides a synthesis of
landing data and can be considered as an electronic landing data card.
New terminology used for minimums (RA DH and BARO M) allows compliance with new
regulations and terminology, especially concerning FMS VNAV approaches, and
CAT2 / CAT3 ILS approaches:
RA DH: approach minimum based on Radio Altimeter (RA) (normally CAT2 / HUD2 and
HUD3 precision approaches).
BARO M: approach minimum based on barometric altitude / height (CAT1 ILS,
LNAV / VGP, LOC, B / C, LPV, RNP and all non-precision approaches).
App Cat is linked to the next input fields on top of this tab. Selecting an Approach
Category automatically makes RA DH or BARO M display along with the lowest
acceptable minimum. The pilot must input the published minimum.
The figure below describes the drop-down menu contents for the App Cat selection:
FIGURE 02-34_1-21-36 - LANDING DATA TAB WITH APP CATEGORY DROP-DOWN MENU
App Cat drop-down menu shows the selection that are available based on approach
type that has been selected on the STAR/APP tab.
The HUD2 and HUD3 approach types are only displayed on airplane equipped with a
CAT3 HUD.
If LPV approach option is not installed, the LPV selection is removed from the App Cat
drop-down menu
App Cat selection is default to CAT1 if no other approach category has been selected
either automatically or manually.
When CAT1 appears (or is selected):
- BARO M is automatically displayed with the entry field for decision altitude that
shows the lowest acceptable DA:
o Runway elevation (as displayed on the STAR/App tab) + 200 ft or,
o + 200 ft, if no runway elevation is available.
NOTE
After having selected CAT1 in the App Cat drop-down menu, should the pilot select RA DH, the
system automatically switches to CAT2 but CAT1 still remains displayed in App Category box.
However, when LOC is next captured, the pilots will read a CAT 2 in ADI as a warning.
For airplane with LPV approach capability, when LPV XXXX approach is selected
(XXXX = the first 4 digits of the FAS data approach type identifier):
- BARO M is automatically displayed with the entry field for decision altitude that
shows the lowest acceptable MDA:
o Runway elevation (as displayed on the STAR/App tab) + 200 ft or,
o + 200 ft, if no runway elevation is available.
The LPV is selectable in the App Cat drop-down menu when a RNAV GPS approach
with LPV minimums has been previously selected in the STAR/App tab.
NOTE
When a RNAV GPS approach with LPV mimimums has been selected in the STAR / App tab,
LPV is default “App Cat”. The crew can then switch to LNAV / VGP to input LNAV or
LNAV / VNAV minimum.
FIGURE 02-34_1-21-37 - LANDING DATA TAB WITH T COMP DIALOG BOX DISPLAYED
The lower section of the page provides a quick-view summary of Landing Data. It can be
considered as an electronic landing card. It is used for displaying the computed Landing
information, for confirming the computed or entered Vspeeds and for sending them to
both PDUs.
Landing data are removed when manual Vspeeds are selected or when a secondary
FPLN is selected. In this case, VRF* (VRF* = VREF + Vref+), VAPP, VFR and VFT becomes
optional entry fields (no default value).
The green runway section depicts a quantitative length of runway required compared to
the useable runway length. The runway symbol is static and does not change of shape
according to the active runway characteristics. The green highlight is a relative
percentage based on (Landing Field Length) compared to (Landing Distance
Available).
Wind is displayed in standard format: direction, magnitude and gust (if greater than the
magnitude). Next to the right, the surface wind components are displayed along with
explicit arrows.
By ticking check box, the pilot can input Vspeed that supersede the TOLD
computed ones. In this case, preceding inputs related to the airplane configuration are
deleted, and the message appears on the Landing Config
tab. Landing weight and wind components remain displayed.
Clicking on makes the Vspeeds display on both PDUs.
Refer to QRH1 – Book 2 – PERF / TOLD USER GUIDE.
■ TOLD Messages
When the actual airplane configuration does not match the selection in
tab, the conflicting item is amber highlighted, and the Vspeeds are
not displayed.
, are displayed when LFL is longer
than LDA. Consequently, Vspeeds and other TOLD parameters are not displayed.
Data Not Initialized appears when any required input is missing (not inserted or
unavailable).
Refer to sub-section 02-34_1-23 for TOLD messages description.
QFE/QNH TAB
All fields are white dashed when opening this window, except Airport Elev that defaults to
the destination airport elevation from “STAR/App” tab. The pilot can input any other
elevation in a mandatory 4-digit format.
When inputing a value in any pressure (or altitude) field, this field displays white, while the 3
other fields display the results in green.
POST-FLIGHT POF
The post-flight POF provides a flight summary. The figure below illustrates the post-flight POF
displayed in a 1/2 window.
Post-flight POF supports three tabs labeled Flight Sum 1, Flight Sum 2, and Flight Sum 3 for
the Active flight plan. Post-flight pages are unavailable for the Secondary flight plan.
When the Printer checkbox for the Flight Summary Output is checked on the Avionics
window / FMS Setup tab, information displayed on the three Flight Sum tabs is sent to the
printer in text format upon landing. This information is saved to a file upon landing if the Disk
checkbox for Flight Summary Output selection is checked.
FLIGHT SUM 1
Tail # on this tab is synchronized with Tail # on the Avionics window Init tab (i.e. entry on
Flight Sum 1 tab will be reflected on the Avionics window Init tab, and vice-versa). If there
is no value available from the Avionics window, this box displays white dashes.
Crew boxes default to dashes and are used for entry of the pilots’ names.
Passengers displays the number of passengers from the Fuel/Weight tab from the pre-
flight POF. If not defined, the area is blank.
FLIGHT SUM 2
All associated data for display is provided by the FMS and is based on the values recorded
and computed for the Active flight plan. If a particular data item is not available for display,
then its associated display field is blank.
Avg TAS displays average airspeed based on Flight Time and air distance. If Air Dist is
displayed in amber, Avg TAS is also displayed in amber.
Air Dist displays total air distance for the flight. During flight, if TAS becomes invalid,
Air Dist displays in amber at the last valid value. When TAS becomes valid again, distance
computation resumes with the assumption that TAS since the last valid value was constant
and equal to current value. With TAS valid again, Air Dist will be displayed in green as
computed by the FMS.
Avg GS displays average ground speed based on Block Time and ground distance. If
Gnd Dist is displayed in amber, Avg GS is also displayed amber.
Gnd Dist displays total ground distance for the flight. During flight, if ground speed becomes
invalid, Gnd Dist displays in amber at the last valid value. When ground speed becomes
valid again, distance computation resumes with the assumption that ground speed since the
last valid value was constant and equal to current value. With ground speed valid again,
Gnd Dist will be displayed in green as computed by the FMS.
ICAO identifiers for the active flight plan’s origin and destination is displayed in green
beneath their respective takeoff and landing icon.
Taxi Time displays time recorded when at least one engine was running and the parking
brake was released for the first time after system power-up. Any subsequent setting and/or
releasing of the parking brake does not cause Taxi Time to change.
T/O Time displays takeoff time (Zulu) in green.
Ldg Time displays landing time (Zulu) in green.
Apron Time displays time recorded when the parking brake was set or all engines are shut
down after flight. If the parking brake is set, and then released and later reset, the latest time
is captured.
Flight Time is elapsed time in flight measured once T/O Time is displayed.
Block Time is overall duration between Taxi Time and Apron Time. If in flight or after
landing prior to setting parking brake, it is duration between Taxi Time and current time.
Block Time is displayed as as soon as Taxi Time is available.
For quick turn operations (power is not shut down), Apron Time continues to be displayed
until the airplane goes airborne again. Once airborne for the next leg, the last release of the
parking brake prior to takeoff is used as the new Taxi Time.
FLIGHT SUM 3
All associated data for display is provided by the FMS and is based on the values recorded
and computed for the Active flight plan. If a particular data item is not available for display,
then its associated display field is blank.
Fuel Used values (FU1, FU2) are the same as those displayed on the Fuel Synoptic.
Drift Rates values (IRS1 Drift, IRS2 Drift, etc.) for all installed IRS are the same as those
displayed on the Sensors window.
FMS APPROACHES
The FMS offers lateral and vertical guidance for various types of approaches and lines on
minima. The FMS lateral guidance (LNAV) can be used either with standard vertical guidance
modes (e.g. ALT, PATH, VS, ASEL), or with FMS vertical guidance (VNAV) modes:
- On the initial approach segment: VPTH, VASEL, VALT
- On the final approach segment: VGP
Refer to AFM for details on the applicable limitations.
Refer to CODDE2 for approach recommendations.
The approach procedure is selected in the FMW / Arrival POF / STAR/App tab. This
procedure is activated in the waypoint list or in the I-NAV.
All waypoint constraints are taken from the database. They allow the system to build the
lateral and vertical trajectory.
These constraints are displayed in white at approach selection. Four types of constraints
exist: AT, AT or ABOVE, AT or BELOW and WINDOW.
These constraints can be modified by the pilot in the waypoint list.
Three waypoints are important for the final approach for vertical guidance computation:
- RWY (runway)
This waypoint is located at the runway threshold and always has an AT altitude
constraint of runway threshold + 50 ft.
- FAF (Final Approach Fix)
Between the FAF and the MAPT, the final approach path and the final approach course
are defined. The final approach course may be different from the runway course. Both
courses can not be modified by the pilot.
- MAPT (Missed Approach PoinT)
This waypoint is the first waypoint of the missed approach. If pilots do not have the
runway in sight at the MAPT, they must perform a Go-Around.
The altitude constraint at the MAPT is the bottom of the defined approach procedure.
This waypoint is not necessarily at the place where the MDA is reached.
It is not possible to change, delete or insert a waypoint between the FAF and the MAPT.
The final approach path ends:
- At the MAPT if:
o The MAPT is more than 0.2 NM before the runway threshold,
or
o After the runway threshold.
- At the runway threshold + 50 ft if the MAPT is located less than 0.2 NM from the
runway threshold.
FMS approach modes can be used for all kinds of non-precision approaches (RNAV GPS or
GNSS, NDB, NDB-DME, VOR, VOR-DME, VORTAC…).
The pilot must select the baro-minimum that corresponds to the intended approach and the
kind of FD guidance expected to be used during final. Selection of a value below the runway
elevation plus 250 ft is not possible.
NOTE
The FMS based approaches are QNH operation only. The system is not design for QFE
operations.
VGP
VGP is available when the following information are published and known by the FMS:
- Final approach slope between the FAF and the MAPT
- Threshold Crossing Height (TCH).
If the slope and the TCH are not published but MAPT is located ahead of the runway
threshold, VGP approach should still be available.
VPG is not available for approaches featuring a MAPT located beyond the runway
threshold. In such case, PATH mode can be used on the final approach segment.
The vertical profile proposed by the system should be checked by the crew in the WPT
LIST. It is the crew's responsibility to check the system-proposed VGP angle against the
chart-published descent angle.
NOTE 1
VGP mode shall not be used when the published path is below 3° PATH (for example -2.7°) as
in such cases, the VGP mode forces the reference path to -3° and capture occurs after the
FAF.
NOTE 2
VGP is the only approach mode approved to fly RNAV approaches down to the published
LNAV-VNAV minimum. If VGP is not available, PATH can be used using LNAV published
minimum.
The APP pushbutton on the Guidance Panel enables to arm the VGP mode, provided the
following conditions are fulfilled:
- VGP vertical deviation scale and pointer are displayed on the ADI,
- FAF is the active TO waypoint or the airplane is less than 5 Nm from the FAF,
- And FMS is operating correctly i.e:
o LNAV active,
o FMS.. displayed as the active NAV source next to the HSI,
o FMS not in degraded or DR mode.
NOTE
When a Vertical Direct To is performed on the FAF, the vertical deviation scale is used for the
Vertical Direct To function. As the VGP also requires the vertical deviation scale, the VGP
mode cannot be armed as long as the Vertical Direct To is not sequenced. The sequence can
occur 50 ft above the FAF at the earliest.
This is the reason why, in such cases, if a Vertical Direct To the FAF is performed, VGP cannot
be armed before the FAF. This can generate a late capture of the final approach path and a
steep slope to quickly recover the reference path between the FAF and the MAPT.
The FMS chooses the appropriate guidance modes (VPTH, VALT, VASEL…) to follow
the approach trajectory. VNAV can be used up to the FAF, but VPTH is not approved to
fly the final approach segment from the FAF to the MAPT. PATH shall be used instead.
No pilot specific action is required for VNAV approaches in addition to the ASEL
management.
GENERAL
The WPT LIST window provides the waypoints and associated parameters for the active and
pending FPLN.
It is available in any of the following size:1/6th, 1/3rd vertical, 1/3rd Horizontal, 2/3rd, ½ or full
screen format.
In order to accommodate all of the data for each flight plan leg, the waypoint list has been
divided in two parts:
The left side of the window permanently displays lateral flight plan information:
- Course / Distance / WPT name,
- Associated functions; flyover, left turn, right turn, holding pattern,…
Right side of the window displays for each waypoint all associated data necessary to
manage a flight:
- Cross data: crossing constraints,
- Wind / Temp / ISA,
- Spd / Dist / Time,
- Fuel / Wt,
- Lat / Lon.
Bottom area of the WPT LIST provides permanent information about destination and
alternate ( DTG, ETE, Fuel Rem).
Turning the CCD knob while in the WPT LIST scrolls the WPT LIST.
COLOR CODE
ANGLE ALTITUDE
WPT ID CRS/DIST
SPEED TIME
From Gray
Green if predicted,
White if constraint
*Waypoint reversion is when a pilot defined (custom) waypoint is inserted into the active
flight plan, but then subsequently changed or deleted in the Custom Database.
DESCRIPTION
Route Type Controller (RTC) (FPLN) pull-down menu is used to select between the Active
and Secondary flight plan. The same controller is displayed in the Flight Management
Window (FMW).
A selection made in the RTC affects all windows in the MDU where the selection was made.
Therefore the I-NAV, FMW, and WPT LIST are synchronized to displaying the same flight
plan within a DU.
For the same DU, when in active selection, the WPT LIST and I-NAV display Active and
pending flight plan information.
For the same DU, when in secondary selection, the WPT LIST and I-NAV display active and
pending flight plan information. The airplane symbol is never displayed in a DU used for
secondary FPLN. It is obvious for the crew that the secondary FPLN is in progress.
At the same time; upper MDU can be configured to display Active flight plan and lower MDU
configured to display the secondary FPLN.
The WPT LIST receives the data from the master FMS. This same FMS source is used for
all windows in both MDU.
When viewed in a 1/6th or 1/3rd vertical display, the following options are available for
selection:
Cross The constraints and various operations on a specific waypoint are
accessed through this function. The CROSS dialog box can be
accessed by clicking on this field
Wind/Temp/ISA Predicted wind, temperature, and ISA for each waypoint are shown.
The Wind / Temp / ISA entry dialog box can be accessed by clicking on
this field. By default it is set to 0 wind, ISA temperature at predicted
flight level, no ISA deviation. These values can be updated manually or
via the AFIS (insert wind in FPLN). It takes into acount the current
conditions during the flight.
Spd / Dist / Time The predicted ground speed, Distance-To-Go (DTG), and Estimate
Time Enroute (ETE) for each waypoint are shown. No pilot interaction is
permitted.
Fuel / Wt The predicted Fuel remaining and airplane gross Weight for each
waypoint is shown. No pilot interaction is permitted.
Lat / Lon The Latitude/Longitude for each waypoint in the flight plan is displayed.
No pilot interaction is permitted.
The Cross display is the default selection when the WPT LIST is viewed in a 1/6th or 1/3rd
vertical display.
When viewed in a 1/3rd horizontal or 2/3rd display, the following options are available:
- Wind/Temp/ISA,
- Spd/Dist/Time,
- Fuel/Weight,
- Lat/Lon.
The Cross data remains in view at any time in the second column for a 1/3rd horizontal or
2/3rd display.
The Wind / Temp / ISA display is the default selection for a 1/3rd horizontal or 2/3rd display.
For large course changes, the FMS provides a turn direction indication on the WPT LIST. It
consists in an inverse video L (Left) or R (Right) to indicate which direction the airplane is
going to turn when the waypoint is sequenced.
I-NAV graphical flight planning and WPT LIST modifications on Active and Secondary FPLN
use the same menu and the same dialog boxes:
Menu and dialog boxes are not selectable for: TOC, TOD and BOSC WPT. The
corresponding line on the WPT LIST is displayed with a gray background.
COURSE
The inbound course is displayed immediately following the turn icon space, if the course is
given with respect to True north, a T replaces the degrees symbol.
DISCONTINUITY
A discontinuity is a part in the flight plan where there is no lateral flight plan definition.
Internally the FMS assigns the next waypoint with a leg type of Initial Fix (IF).
Open flight plans are defined as flight plans that do not end at the destination. In that
condition, the FMS does not have a lateral path defined to the destination and performance,
VNAV, FMS Speeds can not be computed. In that context, is
displayed.
The Missed Approach header provides a visual break between the primary flight plan and
the missed approach procedure.
The Alternate FPLN header provides a visual break between the primary flight plan and the
alternate flight plan.
HOLDING
When the Holding pattern is active, holding is displayed as bellow (logic for the Exit Hold,
Resume… soft keys are described in the I-NAV chapter).
EXITING HOLD
When the airplane is exiting the hold, the FMS provides an information on the
waypoint list.
NOTE
Some holdings are automatically exited when holding target is reached (holding to altitude,
holding to fix). If required, the crew members can "Resume" the hold until manual termination is
selected via the "Exit" soft key.
ARC TURN
When in a DME arc procedure, the arc radius in NM and the navaid associated with the Arc
are displayed as shown above.
Constant radius arc legs are similar but the navaid ident is blank since a navaid is not
required for a constant radius arc leg.
PROCEDURE TURN
PATTERN ICONS
The first "Delete Waypoint" action will delete the pattern associated to the waypoint.
CROSS
RD
FIGURE 02-34_1-22-13 - WPT LIST CROSS 1/3 VERTICAL DISPLAY FORMAT
The Cross column displays vertical, speed and time crossing predictions and/or constraints
for each waypoint. It is not possible to define the Time At constraint for a CROSS WPT.
Altitude
The Altitude fields displays either altitude constraints or predictive altitudes for each
waypoint in the flight plan. Altitude constraints have higher priority over predicted
altitudes. If no pending flight plan exists, the Active flight plan altitude is displayed on the
lower half of the row. If a pending flight plan exists, the pending flight plan altitude is
displayed on the upper half of the row only if the altitudes differ by 100 ft.
The altitude can be displayed either in FL format or in feet depending on the transition
altitude or transition level.
AT constraints are displayed with a small line above and below the altitude using the
same color as the constraint, white, cyan, magenta or amber: e.g.
AT OR ABOVE constraints are displayed with a small line below the altitude using the
same color than the constraint. eg:
AT OR BELOW constraints are displayed with a small line above the altitude using the
same color than the constraint. eg:
WINDOW constraints are displayed with the higher constraint displayed on the upper line
with a small line above the constraint and the lower constraint displayed on the lower line
with a small line below the constraint. eg:
Temperature compensation can be applied to the waypoint of active flight plan. After
temperature compensation has been activated, the corresponding line of the
compensated waypoint displayed the text “TComp” in white above the time to signify the
compensation.
Angle
The angle field displays either angle constraints or predicted angle for each waypoint in
the flight plan. Angle constraints have priority over predicted angles.
Angle constraints are displayed with a small line above and below angle.
Speed
The Speed field displays either speed constraints or predicted speeds for each waypoint
in the flight plan. Speed constraints have priority over predicted speeds.
Speed constraints (kt or Mach) are displayed with a small line above the speed.
NOTE
Speed constraints in climb phase (before TOC) apply to FMS speeds before the
waypoint on which the constraint is displayed.
Speed constraints in cruise or descent phase (after TOC) apply to FMS speeds after the
waypoint on which the constraint is displayed
When a speed restriction is input on the Waypoint List for a cruise waypoint, the FMS
cruise speed on the FMW Cruise POF can not be reset. The inserted waypoint speed
restriction remains locked in, even after crossing the waypoint, and is carried over until
the destination is transitioned at the next airfield.
Time
Vertical speed
The FMS computes a vertical speed (VS) for the climb and descent POF. The predicted
VS is the rate needed to meet the altitude constraints if they exist. Otherwise they
represent the estimated VS for the airplane. VS is not displayed when a pending flight
plan exists due to limited space on the cross field.
The predictive VS for the waypoint is displayed in the cross tab above the angle and
speed with an arrow to indicate climb or descent.
This column displays wind, temperature and ISA deviation for each waypoint.
Pilot entries are available to define wind for a specific waypoint. The FMS then updates the
wind model for the flight plan, including the pilot entered value for a waypoint. The pilots
entries are not retained by the FMS as constraints. Thus the system always displays system
computed numbers.
The FMS predicts the temperature for the predicted altitude the airplane will be at for each
waypoint in the flight plan. The temperature are computed in the FMS atmosphere model.
To compute time and fuel along the flight plan, the FMS "blends" sensed values with pilot
Wind/Temp inserted values. The Wind/Temp at the current WPT is 100% sensed and 0%
inserted. For WPT located further in the WPT LIST, the sensed value is gradually decreased
to the benefit of pilot's entry.
FUEL / WEIGHT
LATITUDE / LONGITUDE
Requirements:
- Latitude:
o Entry in degrees,minutes, and hundredths of minute,
o Alpha entry required to be N or S,
o Minimum numeric entry is one digit,
o First two digits are interpreted as degrees,
o Next two digits are interpreted as minutes,
o Trailing zeros not required,
o Decimal minute not required.
- Longitude:
o Entry in degrees, minutes, and hundredths of minutes,
o Alpha entry required to be E or W,
o Minimum numeric entry is one digit,
o First three digits are interpreted as degrees,
o Next two digits are interpreted as minutes,
o Trailing zeros not required,
o Decimal minute not required.
- Range:
o Latitude degrees range is 0 to 90,
o Minutes range is 0 to 59,
o Tenth srange is 0 to 9,
o Hundredths range is 0 to 9,
o Longitude degrees range is 0 to 59,
o Minute range is 0 to 59,
o Tenths range is 0 to 9,
o Hundredths range is 0 to 9.
Examples
Entry displays:
- N0W0 N0000.0E00000.0
- N1W1 N0100.0W00100.0
- N12W12 N1200.0W01200.0
- N123W123 N1230.0W12300.0
- N1234W1234 N1234.0W12340.0
- N1234.5W12345 N1234.5W12345.0
- N1234.5W12345.6 N1234.5W12345.6
- N1234.56W12345.67 N1234.56W12345.67
VERTICAL WAYPOINTS
The figure illustrates a Top Of Climb (TOC) for an example with the Cross flight plan
displayed. The Bottom Of Step Climb (BOSC) and the Top Of Descent (TOD) have the
same properties.
When the airplane is within 50 NM from TOD, the FMS ignores any “Step Inc”.
In I-NAV and in the WPT LIST, all pending modifications are displayed in cyan.
When in pending modification the WPT LIST displays stroked gray waypoints when they are
deleted by the crew.
, and soft keys are displayed in cyan when in pending.
If, in a pending flight plan, an altitude constraint associated with a waypoint is modified for
temperature compensation, the modified value is displayed in cyan above the current
constraint on the waypoint list.
SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS
NOTE
It is recommended not to exit any holding pattern before the entry point, except if the airplane
track is less than 45° from the inbound track of the holding pattern.
When using the short cut on MKB, the cursor automatically jumps on the
field at the top of the WPT LIST (see below). Using the MKB the crew can enter
the WPT. After insertion, the and soft keys are displayed in the I-NAV
and the WPT LIST.
Direct to using the MKB is always possible, whatever the display configuration (4, 3 and 2
DU). When the short cut is activated, the WPT LIST is automatically displayed (if
not displayed before).
HEADERS
One inactive line of the WPT LIST is used for missed approach and alternate headers.
All the under mentioned procedures, when selected, are displayed close to the WPT name
in the WPT LIST window (H, F, R, P, A according to the list above):
- Holding pattern,
- Flyover,
- Radial,
- Procedure Turn,
- Arc Turn.
These symbols are displayed in white or cyan depending on the pending or armed (cyan), or
potential target (white).
A selection, inside the WPT LIST, allows to define the wind and temperature at
a given altitude for the selected waypoint.
soft key inserts the new data in the flight plan. cancels all dialog box
entries.
This leg type only exists between two waypoints of an approach procedure.
When this leg becomes active, LNAV drops to ROL mode. Pilot should select HDG or TRK
as assigned and re-arm LNAV to capture the next leg.
FROM WAYPOINT
The pilot has the ability to change the active leg by changing the FROM waypoint, which is
defined as the last waypoint that was sequenced in the waypoint list and is always greyed
out. The pilot defines the new FROM waypoint by clicking on its name on the waypoint list
and selecting FROM WAYPOINT.
For example, in the figure below, the current FROM waypoint is KPHX. After clicking on
GUP on the waypoint list and selecting FROM WAYPOINT:
- GUP will be selected in the first line of the waypoint list, and depicted in grey. It
becomes the new FROM waypoint,
- GUP44 will become the next TO waypoint.
When vectored to a final approach course which contains numerous waypoints, using the
FROM WAYPOINT feature ensures proper waypoint sequencing when intercepting the
course by selecting the desired active segment. Several waypoints may have been passed
during the heading change; this feature allows rejoining the wanted segment, versus the
FMS sequencing back to the original segment left.
FMS MESSAGES
Most part of FMS messages are displayed in I-NAV, except a few ones that can show in other
windows (FMW, sensors page, etc.).
The below table gives for each message in first column:
- The explanation in the second column,
- The clearing logic in third column.
The clearing logic indicates if any FMS message can be cleared either:
- Automatically (AUTO) when FMS input changes, or
AUTO:
When selecting
“Anti-Ice OFF” or
On the “takeoff config” or "Landing Config" tab:
A/I INIT ABOVE when inputting
10 DEG C The pilot selects “Anti-Ice ON” while entered OAT is an OAT below
above +10 °C. +10°C
PILOT
ACTIVE MODE The system automatically switches from TRU to PILOT
IS MAG HDG MAG when leaving one of the polar cutout regions.
ACTIVE MODE The system automatically switches from MAG to PILOT
IS TRUE HDG TRU when entering one of the polar cutout regions.
BRG/CRS MUST The pilot must T-suffix the bearing / course entry
(“T” for TRUE) because the referenced waypoint is PILOT
BE IN TRUE
outside the coverage of the magnetic variation table.
PILOT
CHECK DATA
An attempt to use the data loader has failed. PILOT
LOAD
AUTO:
When computed
fuel burn to
CHECK DEST The predictive fuel burn to destination is greater DEST is less
FUEL than the fuel on board (FOB). than FOB
PILOT
PILOT
AUTO:
When adjusting
CHECK IAS to meet the
SPD/ALTITUDE A/C descending in VPTH: speed and altitude limits
will be exceeded, based on the current IAS. SPD/ALT limit.
LIMIT
PILOT
AUTO:
When VNAV
determines that
CHECK SPEED VNAV cannot respect the speed constraint at a the speed
CONSTRAINT given WPT. constraint will be
met.
PILOT
AUTO:
When the
difference in Fuel
COMPARE FUEL FMS computed and FQMC sensed fuel quantities Qty is less than
QUANTITY differ by more than 2.5% of the BOW (Basic 1% of BOW for
Operating Weight) for 1 minute. 10 sec.
PILOT
PILOT:
CONFIRM
If the pilot enters an RNP value greater than the The entry must
RNP ENTRY: default one, the FMS requires confirmation of the be confirmed
pilot’s entry (YES or NO?). since it is greater
YES - NO than the default
value.
AUTO:
When the
CROSSWIND This message shows on the “takeoff config” or computed
EXCEEDS "Landing Config" tab, if the calculated crosswind is X-wind is less
35KTS greater than 35 kt. than 35 kt.
PILOT
When attempting to cross load a custom database
CUSTOM DB from one FMS to another one: both custom PILOT
SYNCHRONIZED databases are already the same, thus cross load is
not performed.
DATA BASE OUT On power up: the database date does not match the PILOT
OF DATE FMS date.
DATA LOADER
The data loader is being used. PILOT
IN USE
DB TRANSFER
The user aborts the current database transfer. PILOT
ABORTED
DB TRANSFER The database X-load has been successfully PILOT
COMPLETE completed.
DB TRANSFER
The database X-load is in progress. PILOT
IN PROGRESS
DUPLICATE FLT The name the pilot entered to save the active flight PILOT
PLAN NAME plan already exists in the custom database.
END OF FLIGHT The present waypoint becomes the FROM waypoint PILOT
PLAN and is the last one in the flight plan.
AUTO :
- When
crossing
88°N
When either: southbound.
ENTERING
- Crossing 89°N northbound - When
POLAR REGION
crossing
- Crossing 89°S southbound 88°S
northbound.
PILOT
EXCEEDS
CEILING The pilot enters a FL higher than the one displayed PILOT
ALTITUDE in “Ceil” on “Cruise Summary” page.
PILOT
AUTO:
When changing
EXCEEDS P The pressure altitude of the landing runway is above QNH.
ALTITUDE LIMIT 10,000 ft.
PILOT
AUTO:
If takeoff or landing computations result in either:
When entering a
EXCEEDS WIND - Headwind being > 50 kt or, new surface
LIMITS wind.
- Tailwind being > 10 kt.
In this case, takeoff or landing calculations halt.
PILOT
AUTO :
- When
crossing
89°N
When either: northbound.
EXITING POLAR
- Crossing 88°N southbound - When
REGION
crossing
- Crossing 88°S northbound 89°S
southbound.
PILOT
AUTO:
When these 3 conditions are met:
When HA leg is
FMS EXITING - Holding to Altitude (HA) is the Next leg. sequenced.
HOLD - The airplane reaches the altitude of the HA leg.
- Time to the holding fix < 1 minute. PILOT
When the FMS selected FAS data block does not
match the one loaded in the GPS. AUTO:
Note: when the pilot selects LPV in “App Cat” When the FAS
FMS-LPV drop-down menu, the FMS sends the FAS (Final data blocks
MISCOMPARE Approach Segment) data block to the GPS unit, match.
which will then compute the lateral and vertical
deviations along the FAS. Such FAS data block is
referred as “WASS XXXX” on the approach chart PILOT
header.
FPL CONTAINS The flight plan being activated contains undefined or PILOT
INVALID WPT invalid waypoints.
FPL STORAGE
The memory storage for flight plans is full. PILOT
FULL
PILOT
AUTO:
When the
conditions
GPS RAIM triggering the
UNAVAILABLE The GPS receiver cannot generate RAIM. message no
longer exist.
PILOT
HIGH HOLDING When TAS and the wind combined will cause the
airplane to infringe the holding protected area PILOT
GRD SPD
(according to FAA standard)
HIGH PCDR The Procedure Turn cannot be flown at the current PILOT
TURN GRD SPD ground speed with a standard bank angle.
INVALID ENTRY The pilot’s entry is not in the correct format. PILOT
INVALID FPLN
The graphical flight plan revision is not allowed. PILOT
OPERATION
PILOT
RADIALS DO
NOT The pilot specified courses/radials do not cross. PILOT
INTERSECT
AUTO:
When the
RAIM WILL The GPS RAIM value will exceed the limit for the conditions no
EXCEED LIMIT phase of flight, at the requested time. longer exist.
PILOT
REQUESTED A downlink request has been sent (e.g. REQFPN,
DATA NOT REQPWI, etc.) and no response was received after PILOT
RCVD ten minutes.
RESET ALT SEL The selected altitude (ASEL) is higher than the PILOT
previously entered initial cruising altitude.
RESET FMS commands an altitude change, but the pilot PILOT
ALT SEL? has not entered this altitude in ASEL.
AUTO:
When entering
SAT/ISA LIMIT The pilot inputs a temperature at any altitude that another
EXCEEDED makes the SAT at another altitude get out of the temperature.
range: -73°C / + 55°C
PILOT
SET IRS 1 MAG
IRS 1 needs magnetic heading to align. PILOT
HDG
SET IRS 2 MAG
IRS 2 needs magnetic heading to align. PILOT
HDG
SET IRS 3 MAG
IRS 3 needs magnetic heading to align. PILOT
HDG
SINGLE ALL Both FMS are no longer synchronized, and switch to PILOT
SINGLE mode.
STORED FPL A Stored Flight Plan is the active FPL and three PILOT
PERF UNAVAIL internal errors occurred in FMS.
SYNCHRONOUS FMS 1 and FMS 2 synchronize while FMS 3 works PILOT
FMS 1-2 independently (single mode).
PILOT
UNABLE
APPROACH A lateral modification is requested to the FAS (Final PILOT
MOD APP Segment).
AUTO:
- FMS not in
Auto Tune
PILOT
UNABLE CDB When trying to access the custom data base while PILOT
XLOAD IN PROG "CROSS LOAD" is in progress.
When either:
- A/C in the holding pattern, the pilot attempts to
change the course or the turn direction.
UNABLE HOLD
- Holding pattern defined by time (distance), the PILOT
CHANGE
pilot attempts to change the default distance
(time).
UNABLE NEXT FMS determines that the airplane cannot reach the AUTO / PILOT
ALT next altitude constraint.
AUTO:
When displayed
In flight, when FMS position is valid and the EPU is less than
UNABLE RNP RNP.
displayed EPU is greater than the current RNP.
PILOT
AUTO:
When displayed
UNABLE RNP In flight, when FMS position is valid and the EPU is less than
NEXT WPT displayed EPU is greater than the next leg RNP. next leg RNP.
PILOT
UNABLE TUNE In RADIOS window, on NAV/ADF tab: the AUTO PILOT
REQUEST checkbox is not ticked.
USED BY The pilot attempts to delete a stored user-defined PILOT
ACTIVE FPL WPT that is used in the onside active flight plan.
USED BY
OFFSIDE ACT The pilot attempts to delete a stored user-defined PILOT
FPL WPT that is used in the offside active flight plan.
VERT DIR OVER The pilot enters a Vertical DIR TO, and the
computed angle, from present position to the PILOT
MAX ANG
waypoint, is greater than 6°.
VERT DIR The pilot enters a Vertical DIR TO, and the
UNDER MIN computed angle, from present position to the PILOT
ANG waypoint, is less than 1°.
AUTO:
When VGP
VGP FMS is the NAV source, ILS is not displayed on becomes
UNAVAILABLE HSI, and the pilot has pressed APP pushbutton, but available.
VNAV determines that VGP is not available.
PILOT
TOLD MESSAGES
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
This message is issued if there is
ACCEL NO TABLE no table data for the takeoff Takeoff
AUTO ALL
DATA acceleration calculation for the data tab
given inputs.
This message is issued if the
ACCEL OUT OF acceleration input is out of Takeoff
AUTO ALL
BOUNDS acceptable range for data tab
computations.
Takeoff
ALT OUT OF This message is issued if the data tab
altitude input is out of acceptable AUTO ANY
BOUNDS Landing
range for computations.
tab
Takeoff
ANTI-ICE ON This message is issued if anti-ice data tab
setting is "ON" while the AUTO ALL
ABOVE 10C Landing
temperature > 10° Celsius.
tab
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
Takeoff
PERF WT OUT OF This message is issued if Takeoff data tab
AUTO ALL
BOUNDS Weight is less than 24000 lb. Landing
tab
Takeoff
TEMP OUT OF This message is issued if the data tab
temperature input is out of the AUTO ALL
BOUNDS Landing
range for the computation.
tab
Takeoff
TEMP OUT OF This message is issued if the data tab
takeoff or landing temperature is AUTO ALL
ENVELOP Landing
out of the temperature envelope.
tab
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
Takeoff
VSPD NO TABLE This message is issued if there is data tab
no table data for the V speed AUTO ALL
DATA Landing
calculation for the given inputs.
tab
SOURCE
DESCRIPTION (ALL FMS
TARGET
MESSAGE (INCLUDING CLEARING OR
DISPLAY
THE TRIGGERING MECHANISM) SPECIFIC
FMS)
Takeoff
WIND OUT OF This message is issued if the data tab
headwind is outside the limits for AUTO ALL
LIMITS Landing
the value (-10 to 50)
tab
INTRODUCTION
This chapter chronologically describes the steps of flight plan insertion from airplane power
on through engine start.
This description does not take into account normal procedures checklist.
Refer to CODDE2 / Chapter 02 for normal procedures checklist.
In the lower MDU, view the window, Init tab. Verify initial data (Time, Date).
In “Databases”, the flight crew can check version and validity of the installed databases.
Note that “charts” is only displayed when the option electronic Jeppesen charts is installed.
In “Tail number”, the pilots input airplane registration, and in “Flt ID” the callsign (as in the
ICAO FPLN) that the transponder transmits to ATC radars. Note that the pilot can also insert
the Flight ID in the Flight Management Window.
Click on the soft key. A dialog box appears:
The dialog box displays (in the right column) radio buttons with corresponding available
geographic positions:
- Lat/Lon – Last known FMS position (at power off), which may be changed by crew input
from the keyboard
- Ref Wpt – Closest airport to the last known FMS position. Its ICAO identifier is displayed
in the box under Ref Wpt
- GPS1 / GPS2 – Current position computed by the selected GPS receiver
- IRS1 / IRS2 / IRS3 (if installed) – Current position as computed by the selected IRS.
These selections are normally dashed until alignment cycle complete
IRS and FMS alignment is normally performed on GPS position. Select the radio button of
choice, click on soft key. This initializes “Current Position” to choice selected.
Click on FMS Setup tab:
Select Off.
In normal flight, is defaulted to Full Perf.
has two checkbox choices: or . Default is both
unchecked. If were checked, a disk must be inserted in the loader to receive output at
the end of the flight. only outputs data to the onboard printer.
GPS Enroute SBAS has two checkbox choices. Deselecting SBAS augmented signal
does not impact LPV availability.
IRS Hybrid has two checkbox choices.
For and , fill in an estimated take-off fuel burn and landing fuel
allowance.
Refer to CODDE2 Power On.
are already filled in, based on certification values. Usually there is nothing to
change here. Leave the default settings for this example. (To get database defaults,
highlight the box, press CLR DEL on the MKB. The database default will appear in the box).
Refer to CODDE2 and to the airport charts (STAR, SID, IAC, etc…).
With the cursor in the AVIONICS window, press on CCD and click on
:
This extends the 1/6 FLIGHT MGMT window (FMW) to a 1/2 window while replacing the
AVIONICS window. The pre-flight Phase Of Flight tab is the default display.
NOTE
As an aid for data insertion, the cursor normally moves to the next entry box whenever data is
“clicked“ into place. Therefore, automatic cursor movements are assumed (and not mentioned)
unless additional clarity is required.
For this example, a flight plan from Teterboro, NJ (KTEB) to Columbus, OH (KCMH) is being
entered. The alternate is Cincinnati, OH (KCVG). Route details are supplied as needed.
From the Flight Management Window (pre-flight Phase Of Flight tab), enter data in the FPLN
tab as follows:
To create a new flight plan, move cursor to FPLN Name and enter origin and destination
(separated by “-“ as shown) using the MKB. A stored FPLN could be selected, but for training
purposes we are creating a new one. Press <ENTER> or click on CCD and the cursor moves
to . Notice that both and were automatically filled in and
was illuminated by the system. From here, the cursor steps through to each next step when
the CCD is clicked (or <ENTER> pressed).
Now verify (KTEB) and click the CCD. Verify (KCMH) and click again. For
this example, enter KCVG in , and press <ENTER> (or click). If an alternate is not
desired, simply click on the empty box to move the cursor to the softkey.
Click on , which inputs the information into “pending” and moves the cursor to the
softkey on the WPT LIST (on the upper MDU). It is not necessary to activate yet.
Origin and Destination (Alternate) appear in green beside their field.
The rest of the FPLN can be inserted directly on the WPT LIST.
Immediately below the departure airport waypoint is an drop-down menu. Move cursor
to the menu box (immediately below the origin) and either:
- Enter a fix using the MKB keypad or
- Click on . A drop-down menu appears with three choices:
o Airway
o KCMH (Destination) Arrival
o KTEB (Origin) Departure
NOTE
During this process, if the I-NAV map is displayed with a sufficiently large scale, the origin,
destination and alternate appear in cyan as waypoints (stars). Each successive waypoint
appears as they are clicked, with a cyan line from the previous waypoint.
For this example, type in “FJC” on the MKB, then <ENTER>. After entering “FJC”, a
secondary page appears with a choice of FJC in either “USA” or “CHINA”. The
cursor is located in the top box (USA). Click (using the CCD) on the 1st choice (USA). That
waypoint’s information is moved to the selection box with white letters and a white border. The
cursor moves to the softkey (in the lower right corner). Click on to enter the
waypoint and return to the WPT LIST.
NOTE
When entering waypoints in the WPT LIST, and multiple choices of any waypoint are available,
a cyan box appears around the closest choice in the page. All waypoints with
the same ID are listed in order of distance from the previous waypoint (closest at the top), with
a country indication next to waypoint name.
It is not possible to enter more than 100 waypoints in the WPT LIST.
Type in and insert the next waypoint "ETX" in a similar manner. Then enter the airway "J60"
with its exit point "DRAPE". As "ETX" defines the entry point onto the "J60" airway, click on
to display drop-down menu with three choices:
o Airway
o KCMH (Destination) Arrival
o KTEB (Origin) Departure
Select "Airway", then "J60" in Airway list and select "DRAPE" as Exit Wpt. Notice that "Exit
Wpt" can be filtered by "Name" (ICAO waypoint name) or "Ident" (Navaid name).
NOTE
Scrolling (using the CCD Data Set Knob) is required to view portions of the list when it
exceeds window size).
After inserting DRAPE, complete FPLN with VINSE J80 AIR (KCMH).
Insert "VINSE" in the WPT LIST, then click , select , select "J80" and
“BELLAIRE” (stands for “AIR” navaid which can also be selected with filter Ident). Then click
.
An alternative to insert an aiway with Exit Wpt is to type in directly in the WPT LIST (in
filed): J60.DRAPE, J80.BELLAIRE…
After inserting BELLAIRE, FPLN entry is complete except for the SID, STAR and Approach.
The STAR will be entered next; the SID and Approach will be entered later.
To enter the STAR, first click on the “X” in the upper right of the page that
appeared when BELLAIRE was inserted. An underlying page appears. Click on
for drop-down choices. Select .
Skip boxes for runway and approach choices and select “BREMN3” with the “AIR” transition,
then .
Scroll the WPT List down to view BREMN. Move the cursor to BREMN and click which brings
down a drop-down menu. Select , which brings in the page again. Move
cursor to highlight the. box (lower left of WPT LIST) and click. Destination (KCMH) is
added to the list and the cursor moves to the softkey.
NOTE
Once the FPLN is activated, cyan waypoints and routes turn white.
Check the FPLN route for accuracy, discontinuities and that Destination is the last waypoint.
This example requires the scroll feature to view the entire WPT List. Check the WPT LIST and
I-NAV map to insure all legs are correct. Use a combination of scale adjustment and
/ to view the FPLN on the I-NAV map. If correct, then click on
to confirm.
NOTE
If an incorrect waypoint is been found in the FPLN, click on the waypoint in question in either
the I-NAV map or the WPT LIST. A drop-down menu appears. Select and click.
The cursor moves to the softkey. A cyan line is drawn on the I-NAV map to display
the pending change. If correct, click on to complete delete process.
A change in FPLN was just received and must be inserted. The FPLN now reads ELIOT J60
DRAPE VINSE J80 AIR. A leg from ELIOT to ETX must be added and one from FJC to ETX
must be deleted. To accomplish this, click on KTEB and place ELIOT in the page. After
entering, click in the ensuing page. Select J80, filter Exit Wpt by ”Ident” and select
“ETX”. Once Insert is clicked, the new route is inserted and FJC is deleted. If everything is
correct, click on Activate to confirm.
NOTE
Additional methods of changing flight plans and removing waypoints are discussed in other
chapters.
Clicking on Activate accepts the flight plan into memory and moves the cursor to the lower
MDU, into the Flight Management Window ( Alt / Spd tab, ”Crz Spd” block):
Navigating through the Alt / Spd tab is aided by automatic cursor movement to the next box
as it did in the FPLN tab.
Clicking on Crz Spd box activates a drop-down menu box containing the following choices:
- LRC – Long Range Cruise
- Max End – Maximum Endurance speed
- Max Spd – Maximum Speed
- Manual – adds two boxes (Mach / IAS combination) next to Crz Spd box
For this example, click “Manual” and insert “.82” and “300” in the M and Kt boxes.
Click on Fuel Res to drop down another menu containing:
- NBAA – provides NBAA standard reserves
- Time – requires a time (in minutes to be used)
- Pounds – requires a minimum fuel load reserve
Click “NBAA” for this example.
Continue inserting data on this tab with the following given conditions:
- Initial cruise altitude – FL340
- Step increase – 0 feet
- Wind/Temperature at – FL340
- 265 T / 85 Kt
- -47oC / + 5 ISA Deviation (input either temperature or ISA Deviation and the other will be
calculated)
The cursor moves to the FUEL / Weight tab when this data input is complete.
In the FUEL / Weight tab, complete all boxes (BOW, Fuel, etc.) with the following data:
- BOW – 25000 Lbs
- Fuel – 10002 Lbs (Use CLR DEL key on MKB to set box to actual fuel quantity)
- Passengers – 1 at 190 Lbs
- Cargo – 50 Lbs
When all required inputs are satisfied, the button illuminates. Click . The
system re-computes ETE and computes , and . The
computed results are displayed both here and on the WPT LIST:
FIGURE 02-34_1-30-20 - FUEL / WEIGHT TAB AND WPT LIST ESTIMATION DATA
NOTE
At power up, the green value in the Fuel box is total fuel quantity as indicated by fuel gauges.
It must be updated for correct computations during pre-flight if refuelling is done after power up.
Fuel quantity (indicated in the Fuel box) is automatically synchronized with the fuel remaining
after first engine start (initial fuel flow detection) and as long as one engine is operative. The
fuel quantity stops to be synchronized with the fuel remaining after all engines are stopped
(cessation of fuel flow).
In the SID tab, click on to drop down the procedure dialog box. Select
Departure Runway (01), then SID Transition (TETRO5):
NOTE
Click :
NOTE
It is not always acceptable to delete a discontinuity. They are frequently used to serve as a
“break“ in the flight plan to allow for ATC instructions to the next fix (i.e. radar vectors, etc.). It is
up to the crew to determine when it is appropriate to delete each discontinuity.
The fuel computed for the flight may change when a discontinuity is maintained in the flight
plan.
Complete remaining SID tab fields (most are already completed in green) except for the
field (used for HGS). Before clicking each, confirm green box data for accuracy
(and change if necessary). and are optional boxes unless specific
obstacle clearances are required for departure.
Fill in Takeoff Config tab fields with ATIS parameters and take-off configuration as shown.
When complete, click to confirm and compute take-off data.
Once data is computed, it is displayed in amber. Speeds are displayed green when the actual
slats-flaps setting corresponds to the configuration entered in S+FLAPS box.
Verify accuracy and confirm by clicking in Takeoff Data tab:
With flight plan now complete, move cursor to FMW / pre-flight POF, FPLN tab, into FPLN
Name box. Using the MKB, enter FPLN name (e.g. KTEB KCMH) and SAVE. This saves the
FPLN for future use.
NOTE
SID, STAR and Alternate portions are not saved in a stored FPLN. They should therefore be
reselected anytime a saved flight plan is used.
Configure PDU (VOR CDI and ADF needle in the HSI and corresponding frequencies) as
appropriate.
GENERAL
Basic as well as complex flight plan modifications can be performed graphically directly on
I-NAV using the intuitive object-task method. Whenever a crew member clicks on an object on
the map, a task menu is presented which contains all the valid tasks which can be performed
on the selected object.
Note that all graphical flight plan modifications can also be performed on the WPT LIST
window using the same object-task methods or combined between I-NAV and WPT LIST.
The lateral map primary function is to display lateral-positioning information. It is capable, but
not limited to displaying the following information:
- Magnetic or True Heading,
- Graphical representation of the flight plan,
- Navigation data base,
- Weather,
- Traffic,
- Wind direction and speed,
- Miscellaneous annunciators.
The lateral map has two user selectable display modes:
- North-Up,
- Heading-Up.
The lateral map functionality does not change upon window format.
The power-up default selections are:
- North-Up,
- Lateral map half range set to 10 NM,
- Center Aircraft selected,
- FMS selected position, if no position is available the map centers on the lat/lon
coordinates: N45° 46.579’ E000° 36.758’ without the airplane symbol displayed,
- IFR Low scheme.
I-NAV tool bar provides controls of the main features of the I-NAV map and access to sub-
menus to customize I-NAV contents. I-NAV tool bar is permanently displayed at the top of
the I-NAV window.
If Uplink Weather or XM weather is installed in the airplane then the WX menu is displayed
instead of Schemes menu.
I-NAV Data drop-down menu provides all the controls to manage data layers that can be
displayed on I-NAV:
- Traffic selection enables the Traffic Alert (TA) and Collision Avoidance System
display layer. This selection is available in North-Up or Heading-Up modes.
- FPLN menu allows to select the following flight plan options:
o Missed Approach,
o Alternate,
o Constraints.
Boundaries selection turns on/off the geopolitical and Latitude/Longitude gridlines layer.
The WX XMTM, WX Radar/LSS and WX Uplink are mutually exclusive for display and can
not be shown simultaneously on I-NAV.
WX uses a drop drop-down which provides these options:
- WX XMTM is displayed if XM weather option is installed. Selection allows displaying
XM WX drop-down menu.
Refer to sub-section 02-34_15-00 for the XM WX drop-down menu description.
- WX Radar / LSS selection enables to turn on / off the Radar / LSS layer. While the
cursor remains positioned on the WX Radar field, the transparency of the WX layer
is increased or decreased with the CCD data set knob. LSS is displayed if LSS
option is installed.
- Uplink is displayed if Uplink weather option is installed. Selection allows displaying
Uplink drop-down menu.
Refer to sub-section 02-34_15-00 for the Uplink drop-down menu description.
- All WX Off selection enables to select Off all WX sources.
Center Aircraft
Center TO Wpt
This selection is used to center the TO waypoint on the lateral map in North-Up mode.
If the I-NAV reference is Heading-Up, selecting automatically changes to
North-Up selection.
If there is a pending flight plan, the selection follows the pending flight
plan instead of the active flight plan.
Skip Wpt
selection allows to center the next waypoint in the flight plan on the lateral
map display in North-Up. If a waypoint is not currently centered, Skip defaults to the TO
waypoint.
If the I-NAV reference is Heading-Up, selecting automatically changes to
North-Up.
When the destination waypoint has been centered on the lateral map, selecting
displays FROM waypoint centered on the lateral map.
If there is a pending flight plan, the Skip Wpt selection follows the pending flight plan
instead of the active flight plan.
Recall wpt
Selecting centers the previous waypoint in the flight plan on the lateral map
display in North-Up. If a waypoint is not currently centered, Recall defaults to the TO
waypoint.
If the I-NAV reference is Heading-Up, selecting automatically changes to
North-Up.
When the FROM waypoint has been centered on the lateral map, selection of the
displays the destination waypoint centered on the lateral map.
If there is a pending flight plan, the selection follows the pending flight plan
instead of the active flight plan.
NOTE
When I-NAV displays Secondary flight plan, the following options are not available
(corresponding soft keys are grayed): Center Airplane, Center TO, WX layer, Traffic layer, LSS
layer.
The FMS lateral deviation annunciation is displayed on the right side of the airplane symbol
when in Heading-Up.
xx.x
DESIRED TRACK
The desired track line originates at the center of the airplane symbol, passes through the
track bug and continues on the until the edge of the lateral map.
When in North-Up mode, the desired track line is displayed only when the airplane symbol is
visible on the Lateral Map Display.
When in Heading-Up mode, the desired track line is drawn regardless of the
heading / track bug location (e.g if the bug is behind the airplane, the line is drawn from the
airplane nose to the bottom of the display).
When TRK mode is engaged, the desired track line is magenta, white otherwise.
ANNUNCIATIONS
The wind direction and velocity is in vector format and is displayed in Heading-Up or
North-Up modes. It is only displayed when the airplane is centered.
The display consists of a digital wind velocity readout and a wind direction arrow
indicating the direction the wind is blowing towards.
The IRS selected on coupled side is the wind data source.
Flyover symbol
Altitude profile points consist in TOC (Top Of Climb), TOD (Top Of Descent) and BOSC
(Bottom Of Step Climb). The TOC/TOD WPT may not be correctly placed on curved
paths such as DME arcs or turns.
Arrow icon
Constraints
MAP SCROLLING
The scroll bar is displayed when the cursor is placed at the edge of the map, and disappears
when the cursor is moved away from the scroll bar.
While scrolling is active the following layers are removed:
- Traffic,
- Desired track line,
- VOR course line,
- Constraints,
- Lateral deviation,
- LSS,
- WX,
- VOR,
- NDB,
- Intersections,
- Airports,
- Obstacles,
- Lat/Lon lines,
- Terrain.
In Heading-Up mode, the range values vary between 0.5 and 375 NM.
In North-Up mode, the range values vary between 1 and 750 NM.
Message system is independent from the I-NAV control interface and is issued to alert the
pilot of a situation detected by the FMS / TOLD.
The FMS MSG pushbutton, located on eyebrow, only clears one message at a time.
AIRPORT LAYER
Airports are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
The airports symbols are displayed per the following tables:
DISPLAYED
NAME SYMBOL
RANGE
VOR LAYER
DISPLAYED
CATEGORY NAME SYMBOL
RANGE
VOR
125 ≤ Half range ≤ 200
VOR VOR/DME
125 ≤ Half range ≤ 200
VORTAC
125 ≤ Half range ≤ 200
VOR are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
NDB LAYER
NDB are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
INTERSECTION
Intersections are selectable for display from the I-NAV tool bar menu.
AIRWAY
The airway layer consists in high altitude airways (jet airways in the US), low altitude airways
(victor airways in the US) and others non-US airways.
Each airway category is independently selectable for display through the I-NAV tool bar.
AIRSPACE
OBSTACLES
Obstacles are always displayed on the lateral map when the lateral half range is less than or
equal to 10 NM.
Obstacles (defined as obstacles from 200 ft to 1000 ft AGL), are displayed on the lateral
map as follow:
LARGE OBSTACLES
Large obstacles (defined as obstacles above 1000 ft AGL), are displayed on the lateral map
as follow:
OBSTACLE INFORMATION
When the cursor is moved over an obstacle currently displayed in the field of view of the I-
NAV lateral map display, the obstacle under the cursor is displayed as follow:
GEOPOLITICAL
In order to secure graphical flight planning functions and provide the capability to review any
flight plan modifications before the system takes it into account, all flight plan modifications
need to be activated or cancelled.
The temporary flight plan in which all the modifications are stored before activation or
cancellation is called the PENDING FLIGHT PLAN. Pending flight plan is displayed in cyan
on I-NAV and WPT LIST. Pending flight plan provides all performance parameters for the
pending trajectory: this allows to compare performance between active flight plan trajectory
and pending one.
To activate pending flight plan, crew must click on the cyan soft key that is
displayed at the bottom of I-NAV (and WPT LIST) as soon as pending mode is entered.
Similarly, pending flight plan can be cancelled by pressing on the soft key.
Displaying the Task Menu associated with a graphical object is accomplished by clicking on
the desired object symbol on the map. The task menu displays all the valid tasks associated
with that object.
A click within a task menu item selects the associated function. To exit the menu, move the
cursor outside the menu.
The following tables defines for all the interactive objects categories of the I-NAV the
associated tasks (and its corresponding dialog box). Note that some objects can combine
task of two of these categories: for instance, a navaid in the flight plan combines tasks from
the active flight plan waypoint category and navaid category.
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map and lock it on airplane symbol
Defining a lateral flight plan offset when in
Lateral Offset … LAT OFFSET LNAV (It is necessary to click the airplane
symbol first in the I-NAV).
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map on this object
Show Info … SHOW INFO Show any data base and FMS progress
information on this object
Tune NAV1 (*) Tune navaid active frequency on NAV1 (*)
Tune NAV2 (*) Tune navaid active frequency on NAV2 (*)
(*) For ADF, NAVx is replaced by ADF.
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map on this waypoint
Perform a direct to on this waypoint from
Direct To
present position
Intercept wpt by radial / CRS + distance or
Intercept … INTERCEPT
heading select
Amend flight plan route downstream this
Amend Route
waypoint
Delete Waypoint Delete this waypoint from flight plan
Define a crossing constraint on this waypoint
Cross … CROSS : altitude (A/B), Speed (IAS, Mach), Time
(at), Angle
Hold … HOLD Define a holding pattern on this waypoint
Modify Procedure Turn of this waypoint IF
Procedure Turn … P. TURN EXISTING (this waypoint is part of a data
base retrieved APPR)
Show any data base and FMS progress
Show Info … SHOW INFO
information on this waypoint
NOTE
Tasks from airport or navaid categories can be added if waypoint is an airport or a navaid.
AIRWAY category
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map on this airway at the row
Center Map
position
Intercept a named fix this airway by heading
Intercept
select leg
Show any data base and FMS progress
Show Info … SHOW INFO
information on this object
AIRPORT category
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map Center Map on this airport
Perform a direct to on this airport from
Direct To
present position
Select a RWY, SID, STAR or APPR for this
Departure / arrival … PROCEDURE
airport
Change destination to this airport (pending
mode is entered to allow modification of
Change Dest
new route between old destination and this
new destination)
Show any data base and FMS progress
Show Info … SHOW INFO information on this airport (not in first
certification software)
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Center Map on this object
Center Map
DIALOG BOX
ASSOCIATED TASKS ASSOCIATED WHAT FOR ?
WITH TASK
Custom waypoint
INSERTING WAYPOINTS
When a pending flight plan modification is open, it is possible to insert multiple waypoints,
airways or terminal procedures during the same operation (using and
if necessary, …).
Multiple waypoints can be inserted in the pending FPLN using I-NAV, during the same
operation. This is indicated by a cyan “rubber band” line that tracks the cursor after selecting
Direct To or Amend Route tasks. Each time the CCD is clicked, a new waypoint is added to
the flight plan and the cyan rubber banding continues from the new waypoint. A line is also
drawn between the last stringed waypoint and the flight plan waypoint on which the FMS
wants to close the modification. When a stringing is enabled, the angle and horizontal
distance values from the last point to the cursor position, referred to as a leg, and is
displayed in the right upper corner of the I-NAV as seen below.
If a mistake is made while stringing waypoints, the crew can delete the waypoint just
entered, change the airway, exit a dialog box then continue the flight plan modifications.
It is also possible to insert waypoints, airways or procedures by using Amend Route on the
WPT LIST.
WPT can be inserted in sequence during a single flight plan modification by entering the
WPT names through the MKB. If there is only one WPT corresponding to the identifier, it is
automatically inserted in the pending FPLN. If there are multiple WPT corresponding to the
identifier, a list of all corresponding WPT are displayed and the crew has to choose the right
one.
A softkey displayed on I-NAV and WPT LIST allows to insert an airway or procedure
(Arrival or Departure) via the dedicated dialog box (INSERT AIRWAY dialog box or
PROCEDURE dialog box).
Activate and Cancel soft keys are automatically displayed in the I-NAV and at the bottom
of the WPT LIST. A click on the Activate soft key activates the FPLN. The pending FPLN
becomes the active FPLN in the WPT LIST and in the I-NAV.
DIALOG BOXES
The dialog boxes are selected through the Task Menu. The Task Menu is displayed by
clicking on the desired object symbol on the map.
The dialog box selected is displayed on the upper left part of the I-NAV.
dialog box can be opened for any WPT (except destination and specific WPT).
A holding pattern can be inserted with the following parameters:
- RAD or CRS (in TRU and MAG ref),
- Leg Time (MIN) or Leg Distance (NM),
- Right or Left Turn,
- Speed (kt), Max Endurance option.
Real Time picture of the holding pattern (displayed using same I-NAV orientation: North
Up or Heading Up) is drawn and indicates the QUAD and the type of entry (DIRECT,
PARALLEL, TEAR DROP).
applies constraint in the pending flight plan.
deletes all the constraints on the WPT.
reverts to default data base parameters.
reverts to default values in the FMS fligh plan, if values exist.
NOTE
The turns of the holding pattern are not displayed with the speed defined in the dialog
box but with the speed (TAS) of the airplane when the holding pattern is activated.
It is recommended not to modify the holding speed when FMS speed command is
reducing the speed before entering in holding pattern.
When crossing the fix the airplane speed determines the holding pattern.
PROCEDURE dialog box can be open for any airport object or when using
PROCEDURE menu in pending mode. It allows selecting and/or reviewing a complete
terminal procedure. PROCEDURE dialog box contains two tabs: and
.
In tab, one scrolling list is dedicated to Runway selection, one other to SID
and Transition selection (transition are displayed only when a SID is selected).
LATERAL dialog box is opened by clicking airplane symbol on the map when in
LNAV mode. It allows defining a lateral offset (0.1 to 30 NM) on authorized legs (not on
procedure, pattern, terminal area and polar region). When offset is applied, it is no more
possible to use PPOS Hold task.
cancels the offset. An FMS message warns the crew when offset ends.
To cancel or modify an active offset, the dialog box has to be re-open by first clicking
airplane symbol in I-NAV and then selecting dialog box.
Insert airway dialog box is opened using the soft key while in pending mode. It
displays all the available airways crossing the last stringed WPT.
Airway scrolling list allows selecting the airway. Exit WPT scrolling list allows selecting
the exit WPT for the selected airway. These WPT can be displayed by their full name
(NAME) or by their identifier (IDENT). NAME / IDENT selection is made through the
drop-down menu above the Exit WPT scrolling list.
INTERCEPT dialog box is open using the task on any WPT of the active
FPLN. The figure illustrates an intercept task on AVN VOR.
dialog box allows defining how to intercept the selected WPT. When the
cursor is inside the dialog box, the CCD knob allows modifying the intercept course
indicated by the cyan arrow. The course and the corresponding radial are displayed on
the top of the dialog box.
Airways that intercept the designated object are also displayed. The format of the
intercepted dialog box is always North Up.
soft key inserts the intercept leg in the pending flight plan.
The Show Info dialog box allows pilots to access information from the navigation
database for a selected object. SHOW INFO dialog box can be opened for any WPT or
NAVAID.
The Show provides information about the active flight plan waypoints.
This information consists of three parts:
- Navigation data base information,
- Flight plan log information
- Crossing point information.
Flight plan log information is the default displayed data.
■ Data Base
■ FPLN Log
The Flight Plan Log page is the default page or is displayed by selecting FPLN Log
tab.
Flight Plan Log tab displays the predicted values for the waypoint selected.
While the flight Plan log tab is open, any operation which results in new predicted
values will be reflected dynamically on the flight plan log tab.
Flight Plan log tab for a waypoint is a snapshot of the predicted data displayed in
the waypoint list window, for the waypoint selected by the crew menber.
■ Cross Pts
■ PPOS Direct
The PPOS Direct page displays the direct-to information from the aircraft present
position (PPOS) to the waypoint selected by the crew menber.
FMS computes the radial from waypoint to PPOS as well as the course,
distance, ETE, and fuel remaining if the aircraft were to fly direct from PPOS to
waypoint.
Fuel remaining is displayed in thousands of pound.
If the airplane position is not valid, "PPOS Not Valid" is displayed on ablack
background.
• Cross Rad
The Crossing Radial page displays information on the point which results when
the flight plan path crosses a specified radial.
FMS computes the distance from radial to waypoint as well as the course,
distance, ETE and Fuel remaining if the aircraft were to fly from PPOs to
waypoint.
The results of the calculations are displayed in green.
The point abeam is the lat/lon location in the flight plan where the Show Info
designated object is 90 degrees to the flight plan
When the Point Abeam Course checkbox is checked, the FMS computes the
distance and radial from the crew member waypoint selection (e.g. KLAX) to
point, which results when the airplane passes abeam a crew member waypoint
selection, as well as the course, distance, ETE, and fuel remaining if the aircraft
were to fly direct from PPOS to the point intersection.
The results of the calculations are displayed in green.
The define waypoint dialog box can be invoked by one of the following scenarios:
- Unknown or custom waypoint entry in the “Enter Identifier” text field in the “Show
Wpt” tab of the show dialog box
- Unknown entry in the “Wpt 1” or “Wpt 2” of the “ETP” tab in the show dialog box
- Unknown entry in the Wpt field of the “PNR” tab in the show dialog box
- Unknown entry in the Waypoint list Text Entry field of Amend route and Direct To
- Unknown entry in the FMW window
- Unknown entry in the Avionics window
- Selecting the Define Wpt Task Menu on the Map
■ Latitude/Longitude
The crew menber inserts data in latitude and longitude and presses <ENTER> on
the MKB or CCD. The waypoint position is displayed in green.
By clicking on Apply the waypoint is defined, inserted into the database and the
dialog bao is closed.
■ Place/Bearing/Distance
■ Place/Bearing/Place/Bearing
SHOW FUNCTION
The Show function provides the crew menber the capability to display an object on INAV
relative to the current aircraft position.
It also allows for the creation of Custom Waypoints and access to the Equal Time Point
(ETP), Point of No Return (PNR), and Lat/Lon Crossing functionality.
When using the SHOW Short cut on MKB, the Show Dialog box pops-up in the I-NAV with
Object tab selected and cursor automatically jumps on the Enter Identifier field.
Object tab
The default Show dialog box display Object tab with "Ident" radio button selected and all
the check boxes checked. The crew menber fills it and presses <ENTER> on the CCD or
the MKB. Then the lateral map shall re-scale to display the entered object.
The crew menber can manually move the cursor to the “Name” radio button and clicks on
it. The cursor automatically jumps to the “Enter Identifier” field and the crew menber
enters the text string and presses <ENTER> on the MKB or CCD. The Select Object
dialog box opens showing all objects whose name starting text matches the text string.
The crew menber designates the desired object. Then SHOW dialog boxes close and the
lateral map shall re-scale to display the entered object.
ETP EO tab
ETP (Equal Time Point) is the physical point along the flight plan where the time to go
back to the origin is the same as the time to continue to the destination.
To get the ETP calculations, the crew menber must fill the readouts related to both
waypoints: name (identifier), and wind at the cruise altitude. Then a compute key is
available to start the computation.
In case the computed ETP is either behind the A/C or beyond the destination it will be
indicated at the bottom of the box.
PNR tab
PNR (Point of Non Return) is a point along the flight plan where the fuel to reach the
destination becomes less than the fuel to return to the waypoint.
The principle to operate this function is similar to ETP. The crew member must insert the
waypoint from which the PNR calculation will be performed (it is automatically assumed
that the current flight plan dest is the destination) with the wind at a specified altitude.
This tab enables the crew menber to be provided with course/distance and time fuel data
about crossing a waypoint defined with latitude and longitude. This point must be located
along the flight plan.
Once the data is entered the result will be displayed at the bottom of the tab.
If the crew menber enters a latitude/longitude which does not cross the flight plan then
“No Crossing Point Found” message is displayed.
INTRODUCTION
The radio-navigation system provides ILS, VOR, VOR-DME, VORTAC, TACAN and ADF
tuning and information for navigation purposes.
The second ADF is optional on the F2000S.
Display and tuning of frequencies is done through the Cursor Control Device (CCD), or the
Multifunction KeyBoard (MKB), using one of the following display:
- The Permanent Radio Bar (PRB),
- The NAV / ADF tab of the RADIOS window,
- The I-NAV window,
- The Waypoint list window.
FIGURE 02-34_2-00-00 - DROP-DOWN MENU FOR NAV SELECTION (LEFT HAND PRB)
RADIOS WINDOW
Through the NAV/ADF tab, the radios window provides the access to NAV/ADF
frequencies and modes selection.
The NAV preset (or ADF active) frequency tuning and swapping is done through the
CCD or MKB.
NOTE
Only the NAV preset frequency can be tuned. To activate this frequency, it must be swapped
with the active frequency.
If the frequency is out of range, the field flashes in reverse video cyan for a few seconds and
then reverts back to previous value.
To tune and swap the NAV preset (or tune ADF active) frequency:
- Click on the NAV preset frequency box
- The outer ring for units
- The inner ring for decimals,
- Push the ENTER pushbutton on the CCD to swap the NAV active frequency with the
preset frequency.
- +
FIGURE 02-34_2-00-02 - NAV FREQUENCY CHANGE
Pushing the NAV (or ADF) short-cut on the MKB, moves the CCD cursor on the
Permanent Radio Bar on :
- NAV1 (or ADF1) on the left hand PDU
- NAV2 (or ADF2) on the right hand PDU.
If NAV (1 or 2) is not already displayed, it is automatically displayed.
VHF2 VHF1
VHF HF SAT AT C AD F NA V
121.50 121.50
TER R G /S GAIN
AT C
TR FC CR S 121.85 121.85
INH IB INH IB TC AS
AUTO TILT
NAV2 ADF1
STBY SECT SHO W DIR TO
ID OFF
OVRD 109.70
WX RADAR PUSH SECT Honeywell
108.75 417.5
HSI RANGE ATC1 ALTOF ATC1 TA/RA
1277
1505 or 1277
1267
The MKB can be used to tune and swap the NAV active frequency:
- Dial the frequency on the keypad
- Push the SWAP button on the MKB to swap the NAV Active frequency with the preset
frequency.
I-NAV WINDOW
The lateral map supports the ability to tune NAV radios frequency.
The pilot can tune a NAV/ADF frequency by clicking on the desired object in the I-NAV
window and selecting the Tune NAV 1 (or ADF1) / Tune NAV 2 (or ADF2) option on the
task menu.
WAYPOINT LIST
The waypoint list supports the ability to tune NAV/ADF radios frequency through the task
menu. The selected NAVAID should be a part of a flight plan.
RADIO-NAVIGATION MODES
NAV MODES
Several modes are available for the NAV setting: DME-H, AUTO and Marker.
DME-H mode
This function holds a DME station frequency by storing it in memory, making selection of
another NAV frequency possible. When selected, a green H and the frequency of the
held station will appear below the DME-H field.
DME-H selection is memorized after shut-down.
AUTO mode
The AUTO mode enables the FMS to automatically tune a NAV frequency. No pilot
interaction is required.
By default AUTO mode is not selected. To activate auto-tune, the “AUTO” mode must be
selected and VOR CDI must be deselected in the HSI bar. The DME distance is not
displayed. When auto-tune is activated, "AUTO" indication is displayed in the permanent
radio bar.
Pressing the CRS shortcut on the MKB deactivates the auto-tune. The auto-tune function
is automatically resumed as soon as the VOR CDI is deactivated.
During auto-tuning, the FMS tunes:
- The VOR of the TO WAYPOINT (if one exists).
- The ILS, only when a procedure associated with an ILS is selected (CAT I, CAT II,
HUD 2 or HUD 3). The Auto mode automatically selects the VOR CDI (within 30 Nm
of the VOR) with the associated CRS on the published approach.
NOTE
The AUTO mode is disabled when a VOR frequency is manually selected on the
Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)
Marker
HI or LOW marker selection sets marker sensitivity. Listening to the marker audio can be
done by pressing the MKR pushbutton on the AUDIO panel.
Refer to sub-section 02-23-05.
ADF MODES
The ADF operates in four modes, selectable in the Mode drop-down menu:
- VOICE mode: opens the bandwidth for improved audio fidelity (not for navigation purpose).
- BFO (Beat Frequency Oscillator) mode : adds a tone that can be heard through the ADF
receiver when the carrier is on. BFO is used to receive transmitters that do not have the
tone such as coastal or maritime stations,
- ANT mode: receives the ADF station signal only and does not compute a bearing: it is
used for station identification,
- ADF mode: receives the ADF station signal and displays the relative bearing to the station.
The bearing pointer is displayed on the LF or RH HSI (normal operation).
Voice, BFO, ANT and ADF flags are displayed at the top of the ADF box when selected.
NAV BACKUP TUNING (A/C EQUIPPED WITH MKB WITH CPDLC FUNCTION)
The Secondary Flight Display (SFD) is an integrated solid state standby instrument, providing
self-sensing of airplane attitude and display of air data from another equipment source (the Air
Data Unit).
The ADU is part of the Electronic Stand-By System (ESBS). It computes the static and pitot
pressures and provides the SFD with:
- An average uncorrected static pressure,
- A dynamic pressure.
The SFD is located on the cockpit panel between LH PDU and UP MDU.
The SFD stands for both pilots in normal/abnormal/emergency operations and is dedicated to
the display of :
- Attitude,
- Flight Path Symbol (FPS) which represents an airmass flight path symbol (contrary to the
PDU ones which is an earth frame flight path symbol),
- Airspeed,
- Altitude data.
SFD controls include:
- NAV pushbutton inoperative at this time,
- Inch/hPa pushbutton to toggle baro units,
- Baro setting knob.
The sensors used by the SFD are fully independent from the airplane primary sensors (inertial
system, anemometric sensors).
The Static Source Error Correction (SSEC) and VMO/MMO tables are integrated in the SFD.
When the SFD starts up for the first time, or under cold start conditions (power interrupted for
more than two minutes) the unit aligns its inertial sensors to give accurate attitude information.
The initialization display consists of a countdown timer (180 to 0 seconds).
In case of complete airplane electric power supply failure, the SFD is still powered by its
dedicated stand-by battery. This battery is a Ni-Cd one with a total capacity of 4 A.h (ST-BY
battery duration = 2h 40 min worst case, at end of lamp life, max brightness).
IN APPROACH MODE
ILS data are not available because no ILS buses are connected to SFD.
ILS Localizer indicator: is displayed.
ILS G/S indicator: is displayed.
This information is shown only if NAV function is activated. ILS information is displayed on
selection of the NAV pushbutton (front bezel).
STAND-BY COMPASS
The stand-by compass displays magnetic heading. A correction card located next to the
compass indicates the calibration of the instrument.
During Stand-By compass operation, windshield heating PILOT and COPIL pushbuttons must
be depressed OFF to avoid magnetic field disturbance.
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
ADS data is sent to the onboard navigation system and/or displayed on PDU / MDU.
The primary flight data (altitude, airspeed) are permanently displayed on the PDU.
The vertical speed is baro inertial and not displayed on PDU when the corresponding ADS
fails.
In normal configuration, ADA 1 (ADA 2) output data is displayed on LH (RH) PDU.
If an ADS fails, cross side ADA output data can be displayed on both PDU in pushing the
ADS pushbutton on Reversion Panel (RP).
The ADM, as an absolute air pressure sensing, is the ADS primary data capture module.
Each ADM captures data from its 2 onside sensors, to measure the static pressure (Ps) and
total pressure (Pt).
TAT is sensed by a dual channel probe and sent to both ADA which supply computed static
temperature.
Refer to section 02-30 ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION for heating elements in the probes.
The SFD can only display the airmass flight path angle.
Refer to section 02-34_3 SFD for secondary flight display.
The airplane is equipped with 1 RA. As an option, the 2nd RA is required for hand flying
CAT II & III ILS approaches with the use of HUD.
The Radar Altimeter (RA) comprises a receiver and a transmitter with their respective
antennas.
GENERAL
INITIALIZATION
Upon initial power-up, when CHARTS is first accessed, the following window is displayed for
confirmation of geographical coverage and currency of navigational charts:
NOTE
The first time a new subscriber loads a database, the sixteen-digit serial number assigned to
the subscriber must be inserted. If an invalid serial number is entered, the scratchpad box
blinks in white reverse video.
Once all information is confirmed, the window can be closed by clicking the “X” in the upper
right corner.
The Main Chart Menu Page appears next with the Origin Airport Diagram chart displayed as
in FIGURE 02-34_8-00-01.
The Main Chart Menu window provides for airport selection and subsequent selection and
printing of desired charts. It also provides for viewing revision and currency status and for
inputting access codes (when appropriate).
AIRPORT SELECTION
Airport selection is required prior to chart selection. Select airports through the Airport
Selection Drop-Down Menu (upper left). Charts are selected using tabs (along top) that
categorize them by type (Airport, SID, STAR, etc.)
The Airport Selection box uses a drop-down menu to facilitate selection of airports. It also
provides access to the print function and navigation database/revision status. Once
selected, the airport ICAO identifier is displayed in the menu box.
If no Origin, Destination, or Alternate airports have been entered into the flight plan, only the
Search Aprt and Revision Info tasks can be selected from the airport selection drop-down
menu.
Once an ICAO identifier is displayed in the Airport selection box, Tabs provide selection of
chart types. These tabs correspond to standard Jeppesen chart types. Individual charts are
selected from these tabs.
, , and are designated by the Active flight plan and not modifiable in this
menu. Each selects its respective airport for chart selection. If not designated in the flight
plan (i.e. Alternate not chosen) dashes will be displayed instead of the ICAO identifier.
Additional choices are not required for these selections and the respective ICAO identifier is
placed directly into the Airport selection box.
Selection of Search Aprt, Print, or Revision Info provides its respective dialogue box
containing multiple selections and choices.
Search Aprt provides a page for designating an additional airport for chart selection.
On the Search Aprt page, use the CCD to select a radio button to perform a search
based upon ICAO (identifier), Airport Name, City or Country. Only one radio button can
be selected at a time.
Use the MKB to enter appropriate text into the text box below the radio buttons. Press
<ENTER> to begin the search. After the search is completed, the cursor is located at the
first airport in the Search Results box.
Some searches may result in a list of airports greater than what can be displayed in the
box. In that case, a scroll function is displayed along the right side. Use the CCD to view
additional results. Click on the appropriate airport to make your selection. The airport’s
ICAO identifier will now appear in the Airport Selection menu box
The Clear Search soft key clears both the Search Results and scratchpad boxes.
provides a page for the chart print function. From this page, charts are selected,
printer status is viewed, and print is activated.
The Print dialogue box provides various selections and choices for print. Multiple charts
are selectable through four (airport) tabs: , , or . Under each of
these labels, the ICAO airport identifier is displayed in green. If the airport is not listed,
the tab is not selectable. , , and are designated by the active flight plan.
is designated by previously selected Search Results.
When an airport tab is selected, all charts for that airport are listed, separated by a
header for each chart type: Airport Charts, SID Charts, and STAR Charts.
Attached to each chart type header is a Select All checkbox. This checkbox selects (or
deselects), all charts within the header.
The Select All checkbox at the top of the Print window is a master selection
(deselection) for all available charts within all headers.
Once all selections are complete, use the Print soft key (in the upper right corner) to
send all selected charts to the Print Queue. The Print Queue box displays up to three
charts at a time. Each line contains:
- Airport ICAO Identifier
- Chart Name (which may be truncated due to the limited length of the display
- Print job status of the chart (Printing, Spooling, Pending, Paused, etc.)
When the CCD cursor is located in the Print Queue box, a cyan rectangle encloses the
line where the cursor is located. A Delete soft key appears to the right within the cyan
rectangle. If Delete is selected, the chart is deleted from Print Queue.
In addition, the Print Queue header contains a Delete All soft key. When selected, all
charts in Print Queue are removed.
Printer Status is displayed at the bottom left of the Print page. It reports what the printer
is currently doing: Ready (available), Printing, Busy, Paused, etc. Final status (or
secondary printer status) is displayed to the far right of Printer Status. It displays
warnings that will interrupt the printer from normal operation, such as Toner Low. There
is no separate label for final status.
An access code is entered by placing the cursor in the Valid Access Code box and by
using the keyboard to insert the access code. The access code will be verified against the
database and airport locations contained in new coverage regions are added and
displayed as white dots. After an access code is entered and verified, it is displayed in
both the "Valid Access Code" and the "Valid Access codes" boxes. The Valid Access
codes box is a visual aide when entering multiple access codes.
If an invalid access code is entered, the Valid Access Code box blinks in white reverse
video.
The graphic of the world map displays white dots for airport locations contained within
coverage regions. This provides indication of coverage areas available under current
subscription coverage and any additional subscription coverage using access codes.
The volume label is read from the CD and stored. It is displayed in this page. Whenever a
new Jeppesen CD is loaded, the crew needs to confirm that the volume label stencil on
the CD matches the displayed volume label. When Jeppesen data is current, the volume
label is displayed in green.
When the database needs to be updated, three things occur:
- Upon first use of the chart function after power-up, the user is prompted to
acknowledge continued use of the database
- The volume label is displayed in amber
- "May contain outdated information" is displayed in amber to the right of the volume
label
Charts are selected using tabs that categorize them by type. These tabs correspond to
standard Jeppesen chart types. Choices include:
- (Airport)
-
- (Approach)
-
- (Airspace)
Aprt, SID, STAR, and App tabs provide a secondary menu page when more than one chart
exists within that tab. Individual chart selection is accomplished in a similar manner in each of
these four tabs.
Noise, NOTAM, and Airsp require only one page and therefore do not require a secondary
menu page.
NOTE
The default chart displayed for each tab is the one designated in the Active flight plan. If none
is designated, a “NO CHART SELECTED” message is displayed in the chart title menu box.
When the Aprt, SID, STAR, or App tab is selected, a Chart Title Bar appears near the top of
the window, immediately below the Airport Selection box.
The displayed chart title is shown in a Chart Title Bar line window above the chart window.
In the following example, “ILS RWY 30L CAT II” chart is displayed in white.
White indicates the chart was manually selected. A chart title displayed in green indicates it
was selected directly from the FMS (in the active flight plan).
Click on the Chart Title Bar and a drop-down page leads into the selection process.
A third section may be displayed when two versions of a chart exist: a "current chart" and a
"future chart".
While other chart characteristics are available (e.g. revision date, action, effective date) only
the geo-referenced icon, plain English chart name, and chart index number are displayed in
the chart title menu box and App From Flight Plan box. The geo-referenced icon is not
included in the Available Charts list.
A scroll function (right side) is provided if the list is too long. With the chart title in view,
highlight it with the cursor. Click to select. The selected chart name is displayed in the chart
title menu box and the chart is displayed in the window.
If no chart exists within a given tab, the tab is grayed out and cannot be selected.
Provided the tab is selectable, the system tries to display a chart. However, unless the chart
is designated in the flight plan, it does not select a chart:
In the event that there are no charts available for a selected airport, an amber message is
displayed as shown:
Airport diagram is normally displayed on the upper MDU since it can be helpful during taxi to
provide improved airport situational awareness and runway information for take-off briefing.
Aprt from Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. To display other airport charts for this
airport, use drop-down menu.
To see charts for airports not in the flight plan, use Search Aprt.
SID TAB
SID From Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. Use drop-down menu for additional SID
choices.
STAR TAB
STAR From Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. Use drop-down menu for additional
STAR choices.
App From Flight Plan is the default chart displayed. Use drop-down menu for additional
approach choices.
NOISE TAB
The Noise tab displays noise abatement procedures (if available) for the selected airport.
AIRSPACE
NOTAM TAB
When a NOTAM is displayed in this window, it is always assigned or displayed using the
airport as a reference. However, NOTAM are assigned either by an ICAO airport identifier or
by country in the database.
If a NOTAM is assigned to a country, it applies to all airports in that country.
SPECIAL FUNCTION
The chart task menu provides an interface for manipulation of charts within the window. It is
accessible by clicking on any location of the displayed chart:
- checkbox is selectable for those charts that can be split into two parts. The large
(upper) window shows a chart plan view. A smaller (lower) window shows header,
profile or minima that is selectable (using radio buttons). The dimensions for the split
windows are determined by chart software and cannot be modified. Zoom is available,
however scrolling is not. Different zoom factors are permitted between the two windows.
ZOOM FUNCTION
The CCD data set knob controls zoom of the chart window even though the curled arrow
(normally displayed when this function available) is not displayed. The center of the chart
window is used as the magnification point.
Maximum zoom is limited to approximately 2× magnification.
Minimum zoom (regardless if split screen is enabled) is equivalent to the size of the chart. At
minimum zoom, the entire chart can be viewed in an unsplit display window.
SCROLL FUNCTION
Scroll is enabled whenever the cursor is placed along the chart display edge as indicated by
a pop up shaded frame. Place the cursor near the edge closest to the desired scroll direction
and a shaded frame appears. Press and hold the CCD <ENTER> pushbutton to control
scrolling.
The chart scrolls in increments in the direction of the arrows.
Scrolling is limited to the edge of the chart. When the edge is reached, the arrow disappears
and scrolling stops in that direction.
Occasionally charts may need to be updated, deleted or revised in the middle of a database
release cycle. To accommodate this, some charts have an action code associated with
them:
- "A" – Added
- "R" – Revised
- "D" – Deleted
Future effective charts have an associated effectivity date and are not to be used for
navigation until that date. Similarly, expired charts are not to be used after the effective date.
Charts are added or deleted from the list of currently effective charts using dates and flags in
the database, which enable/disable them for viewing and navigation.
EGPWS
The purpose of the Enhanced Ground Proximity System (EGPWS) is to give crew
information to prevent Controlled Flight Into Terrain (CFIT) or severe windshear.
The EGPWS system uses a lot of airplane parameters to provide:
- Displays,
- Crew aural alerts,
- Visual annunciation,
- Messages.
The system is designed to be fully compatible with normal operations of the airplane. The
probability of unwanted alerts is close to zero during the flight if the crew member follows the
published IFR trajectories.
The functions integrated in the EGPWS system are:
- GPWS: Basic Ground Proximity Warning System (six modes),
- EGPWS enhanced modes:
o Windshear detection and alerting,
o Excessive bank angle alert,
o Terrain Clearance Floor,
o Terrain and Obstacles awareness alerting and warning.
GPWS MODES
The functions hereafter are part of the basic GPWS integrated in the EGPWS system. When
the EGPWS enhanced modes are lost in case of failure or if the terrain function has been
de-selected by the crew, these modes are always active.
2500
"
RADIO ALTITUDE (FEET)
TE
2000
A
R
K
1500
IN
"S
1000
"PULL UP!"
500
0
0 2000 4000 6000 8000
DESCENT RATE (FEET/MINUTE)
Mode 2 has two sub-modes, referred to as mode 2A and mode 2B, the active sub-mode
being determined by the airplane configuration.
■ Mode 2A
2500
2000
RADIO ALTITUDE (FEET)
Speed Expansion
1500
"
AIN
R
1000
TER
"PULL UP!"
AIN
500
RR
"TE
0
0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000
TERRRAIN CLOSURE RATE (FEET/MIN)
Mode 2A is enabled when the conditions for enabling mode 2B are not met (see
below). The mode 2A maximum upper boundary is reduced to 950 ft for all
airspeeds when Terrain Awareness functions are available and of high integrity.
If the airplane penetrates the mode 2A alerting envelope (yellow):
- The voice alert “TERRAIN TERRAIN” is generated initially,
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI.
If the airplane continues to penetrate the envelope (red):
- The voice alert “PULL UP” is repeated continuously generated,
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI until the warning envelope
is exited.
■ Mode 2B
2500
RADIO ALTITUDE (FEET)
2000
1500
1000
"DON'T SINK"
500
0
0 200 400 600
ALTITUDE LOSS (FEET)
Mode 3 is enabled after Take-Off or Go- Around when landing gear or flaps are not in the
landing configuration, and stays enabled until the EGPW detects that the airplane has
gained sufficient altitude so that it is no longer in the Take-Off phase of flight.
If the airplane penetrates the mode 3 envelope:
- The voice alert “DON'T SINK DON'T SINK” is generated,
- The annunciation is displayed in the ADI.
■ Mode 4A
■ Mode 4B
■ Mode 4C
NOTE
Mode 3 versus mode 4C: to keep these two different take-off mode protections clear it can
simply be remembered that mode 3 protects against the airplane gradually sinking down to
terrain and mode 4C protects against terrain that is gradually rising.
Mode 5 provides alerting when the airplane flight path descends below the glideslope
beam on front course ILS approaches or when the airplane flight path descends below
the selected GPS vertical flight path during LPV approaches.
The first alert activation occurs whenever the airplane is more than 1.3 dots below the
beam and is called a “soft” glideslope alert because the volume level of the “Glideslope”
alert is approximately one half (-6 dB) that of the other alerts.
A second alert boundary occurs below 300 feet radio altitude with greater than 2 dots
deviation and is called “loud” or “hard” glideslope alert because the volume level is
increased to that of the other alerts.
Mode 5 alerts activate the amber annunciation in the ADI.
Mode 6 provides alerts and call-outs for descent below predefined altitudes, decision
height (DH), minimums, approaching decision height and approaching minimums.
MODE 6 MINIMUMS
MINIMUMS Provides Minimums call out for descent below minimums setting
MODE 6 APPROACHING DH
APPROACHING Provides Approaching Minimums call out for descent below
MINIMUMS minimums setting plus 80 feet
MODE 6 ALTITUDE CALL-OUTS
1,000 Provides One Thousand call out for descent below 1,000 feet
500 Provides Five Hundred call out for descent below 500 feet
300 Provides Three Hundred call out for descent below 300 feet
200 Provides Two Hundred call out for descent below 200 feet
50* Provides Fifty call out for descent below 50 feet
40* Provides Forty call out for descent below 40 feet
30* Provides Thirty call out for descent below 30 feet
20* Provides Twenty call out for descent below 20 feet
10* Provides Ten call out for descent below 10 feet
5 Provides Five call out for descent below 5 feet
NOTE
* means that annunciations are mandatory for HUD Cat III approaches.
Windshear detection
Windshear detection is active between 10 and 1,500 ft AGL during the initial Take-Off
and final approach phases of flight.
Windshear warning alerts are given for decreasing headwind (or increasing tailwind) and
severe vertical downdrafts. The windshear warning activates:
- The voice alert “WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR”,
- The annunciation in the ADI.
Windshear caution alerts are given for increasing headwind (or decreasing tailwind) and
severe updrafts. The windshear caution activates:
- The voice alert “CAUTION WINDSHEAR”,
- The annunciation in the ADI.
A Bank Angle curve violation produces the voice alert “BANK ANGLE BANK ANGLE”.
245 FT
CONVENTIONAL TCF
CONVENTIONAL TCF
ENVELOPE BIAS FACTOR
RUNWAY
245 FT
Two envelopes are computed, one corresponding to a terrain caution alert level and the
other to a terrain warning alert level.
WARNING CAUTION
AREA AREA
LOOK AHEAD DISTANCES VARY WITH GROUND SPEED AND DISTANCE TO RUNWAY
TERRAIN FLOOR VARIES WITH DISTANCE TO RUNWAY
TERRAIN DISPLAY
I-NAV can display all three types of terrain display: absolute terrain, Terrain Awarness
Display (TAD) and alerting terrain. All I-NAV informations are displayed based on the
same airplane FMS position.
Absolute terrain and TAD terrain are available on Noth Up format. Alerting terrain is not
available in this format to avoid confusion about the terrain threat direction.
Absolute terrain
Only displayed on I-NAV via the Terrain layer selection. This terrain can be dimmed.
Terrain color code is based on Absolute Height above sea level (blue, green, brown).
Only displayed on I-NAV when absolute terrain is displayed. If Wx layer is also selected
TAD is inhibited (annunciated by TAD OFF on the I-NAV bottom right).TAD can be
dimmed in conjunction with the absolute terrain. The color code is based on relative
height between the airplane compare to the terrain (high intensity for red, high and low
intensity for yellow, low and very low intensity for green). EGPWS geometric altitude is
used to determine the color of terrain (5 levels). The TAD is displayed 20 NM around the
airplane FMS (Pilot Flying side) position.
The following table indicates the TAD colors and elevations:
Color Indication
50 % red fill Terrain / obstacle that is more than 2,000 ft above airplane altitude.
50 % yellow fill Terrain / obstacle that is between 1,000 and 2,000 ft
above airplane altitude.
25 % yellow fill Terrain / obstacle that is between 500 ft (250 ft with gear down)
below to 1,000 ft above airplane altitude.
50 % green fill Terrain / obstacle that is between 500 ft (250 ft with gear down)
below to 1,000 ft below airplane altitude.
If there is a terrain alert, the I-NAV is automatically forced in HDG-UP format with a 5 NM
range. There is no pop-up if the terrain is not displayed. The flashing red or yellow terrain
cannot be dimmed.
In case of CAUTION or WARNING terrain alert, there is a 1/6 PDU window POP-UP on
the Pilot Flying side. This window only displays EGPWS alerting terrain, flashing red or
yellow. The display is HDG-UP oriented with a full 5 NM range (not modifiable).
NOTE
In case of EGPWS alert, the TCAS mode is automatically selected in TA only. After a 1/6
window pop-up on the pilot flying side, there is no automatic return to previous selection at
the end of the alert.
Controls
NOTE
If flaps override remains selected above 250 kts GND PROX 1 FAIL
message is displayed. Flaps override must be deselected after go-around.
When Runway Awareness and Advisory System option is installed, RAAS Inhibt selection
is available.
When the RAAS Inhibit is selected, all the RAAS routine and non-routine are inhibited.
The default power up setting for this control is un-checked.
- MKB pushbuttons
- : allows to inhibit "GLIDE SLOPE" aural warning. This function can be activated
when in approach if the crew anticipate to fly below the glide (e.g. for visual
approach). This function is also available in the PDU SENSORS window,
- : allows to desactivate the enhanced modes Terrain Clearance Floor and
Terrain and Obstacles alerts to avoid unwanted alerts. Conditions to use this
function are described in AFM, Limitations section. This function is also available in
the PDU SENSORS window.
Status displays
The above selections statuses are displayed in the lower part of the PDU (HSI window):
- : test in progress,
- : Terrain failure,
- : Flaps override is selected,
- : G/S inhibit is selected,
- : Terrain inhibit is selected.
White CAS message allows the crew to have permanent status information of the
associated EGPWS sensor selected mode:
FLAP OVRD G/S CANCEL TERR INHIBIT
On the upper part of the PDU (ADI window), STP is displayed when the STEEP
APPROACH mode is selected.
Visual
CAS messages
Aural warning
SYSTEM LIMITATION
The performance of the EGPWS terrain protection is linked with the performance of
navigation. RNP must be maintained at the good level.
If the terrain function is not available, the basic GPWS function remains active (if all sensors
required by this function are available).
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Runway Awareness and Advisory System (RAAS) is an optional software enhancement
hosted in the EGPWM unit.
In order to lower the probability of runway incursion events, the RAAS improves the
situational awareness in providing the flight crew with timely aural advisory messages during
taxi, take-off and landing rolls, and short final approach.
■ Controls
■ Indications
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL
The RAAS uses existing EGPWS voice and audio technology to generate aural advisories,
which are heard over the same airplane audio systems that presently provide EGPWS audio
caution and warning alerts in the flight deck.
RAAS advisories are generated based upon the current airplane position when compared to
the location of the airport runways, which are stored within the EGPWM threat database
(internal EGPWS Terrain / Obstacle / Runway Database).
The main data used by the RAAS are:
- GPS data inputs of the EGPWM,
- EGPWS runway database hosted in the EGPWM.
RAAS FUNCTIONS
The RAAS provides aural advisories to the flight crew in a significant number of scenarios
that are known to have led to runway incursion incidents and accidents.
These aural advisories are grouped into two categories:
- Routine advisories,
- Non-routine advisories.
Routine Advisories
Routine advisories are voice messages that the flight crew will hear during routine
operations. They are intended to enhance the flight crew's awareness of the position of
the airplane.
There are five routine advisories:
- Approaching runway in flight,
- Approaching runway on ground,
- On runway,
- Distance remaining,
- Runway end.
The first three routine advisories ("approaching runway in flight", "approaching runway on
ground" and "on runway") will be heard by the crew in normal operations, providing
increased position awareness relative to the runway during taxi and flight operations.
They are intended to reduce the risk of a runway incursion.
The remaining two routine advisories ("distance remaining" and "runway end") provide
information about the airplane location along the runway, and are intended to reduce the
risk of overruns.
NOTE
The "approaching runway in flight" advisory is inhibited between 550 feet and 450 feet above
runway elevation to allow normal 500-foot altitude call out and/or crew procedures without
conflict.
This advisory voice message (e.g. "APPROACHING ONE-ONE") provides the flight
crew with awareness of a proximate runway edge being approached by the airplane
during taxi operations.
The RAAS determines the runway identifier for the runway end that is the closest to
the position of the airplane and generates the aural message when the following
conditions are met:
- Airplane is on the ground and,
- Airplane ground speed is less than 40 knots and,
- Airplane is within a specified distance from the runway.
The specified distance from the runway is a function of the airplane ground speed
and the closure angle with the runway. A higher ground speed will result in an
earlier advisory and vice versa.
■ On runway on ground
This advisory voice message (e.g. "ON RUNWAY THREE-FOUR LEFT") provides
the crew with awareness of which runway the airplane is lined-up with.
The advisory is generated each time the following conditions are met:
- The airplane is on ground,
- The airplane enters a runway and,
- The airplane heading is within ± 20 degrees of the runway heading.
The "ON RUNWAY RUNWAYS" voice message is issued if more than one runway
meet the above qualifying conditions.
This advisory voice message (e.g. "4,000 REMAINING") enhances crew awareness
of airplane along-track position relative to the runway end.
It is generated when the following conditions are met:
- The airplane ground speed is greater than or equal to 40 knots and,
- On the last half of the runway, one of the 2 following conditions is met:
o The airplane is on the ground or,
o The airplane height is less than or equal to 100 ft and vertical speed is more
than or equal to - 450 ft/min.
Messages are generated in the flight deck for each step of thousand feet before the
end of the runway. Then, "500 REMAINING" voice message is generated when 500
ft remain before the end of runway;
NOTE
If the crew elects to go-around after the distance remaining advisories are triggered, the
advisories continue to be annunciated at the appropriate distances along the runway.
This advisory voice message ("100 REMAINING") is intended to improve flight crew
awareness of the position of the airplane relative to the runway end during low
visibility conditions.
It is generated when the following conditions are met:
- The airplane is on the runway and,
- The airplane heading is within ± 20 degrees of the runway heading and,
- The airplane approaches within 100 feet (or 30 meters) of the runway end and,
- The airplane ground speed is less than 40 kt.
A voice message "100 REMAINING" is generated when 100 ft remain before the
end of runway.
Non-routine Advisories
Non-routine advisories are aural warning that the flight crew will seldom or perhaps never
hear, and that are provided to enhance safety in specific situations that are not
necessarily encountered during routine airplane operations.
NOTE
The "approaching short runway in flight" function of the RAAS does not take into account
airplane performance factors such as airplane weight, wind, runway condition, slope, air
temperature and altitude of airport.
This advisory is generated for each runway alignment when the following conditions
are met:
- All conditions for a routine approaching runway in flight advisory are satisfied
and,
- Aligned runway is shorter than the nominal runway length for landing.
If more than one runway meet the qualifying conditions (e.g. two runways within
± 20 degrees of heading of each other), then the voice message "APPROACHING
RUNWAYS" is generated.
NOTE
The "approaching short runway in flight" advisory is muted between 550 and 450 feet above
runway elevation to allow normal 500-foot altitude callouts and/or crew procedures without
conflict.
EXAMPLE: If the airplane aligns with a runway compatible with the airplane,
followed by a side-step to a short runway, while still meeting the altitude
requirements defined for the "approaching runway in flight" advisory, two
approaching runway advisories would be heard as represented in the following
figure:
- The first a routine:
o "APPROACHING TWO-FIVE RIGHT",
- The second, a non-routine:
- "APPROACHING TWO-FIVE LEFT, THREE-THOUSAND-EIGHT HUNDRED
AVAILABLE".
This advisory voice message (e.g. "FIVE THOUSAND REMAINING") provides the
crew with awareness of which runway the airplane is lined-up with, and that the
runway length available for take-off is less than the minimum takeoff runway length
defined at 5,000 ft by default.
The available runway length is determined by comparing the airplane’s position on
the runway with the distance available as defined in the EGPWM threat database
(EGPWS runway database).
The advisory is announced by appending the available runway length information to
the routine on runway advisory.
This advisory is generated for each runway alignment when the following conditions
are met:
- All conditions for a routine "on runway on ground" advisory are satisfied and,
- Available distance for take-off is less than the nominal runway length value
defined at 5,000 ft by default.
The runway length information announced in the message refers to the runway
distance available from the EGPWM threat database (EGPWS runway database) to
the nearest 100 feet.
The "insufficient runway length" advisory is generated once each time the airplane
enters a runway where the above conditions are satisfied.
An additional insufficient runway length advisory "FIFTY REMAINING" is
announced if the airplane remains on the runway 50 feet from the runway end.
NOTE
The "insufficient runway length on ground" function of the RAAS does not take into account
airplane performance factors such as airplane weight, wind, runway condition, slope, air
temperature and altitude of airport.
■ Taxiway Take-off
NOTE
The RAAS functions are based on a database of runway locations. The system does not have
knowledge of the location of taxiways.
This advisory voice message provides the flight crew with position awareness
during a Rejected Take-Off (RTO).
This advisory voice message is generated when the following conditions are met:
- Airplane is on the last half of the runway and,
- Radio altitude is less than equal to 100 feet and,
- Ground speed is greater than or equal to 40 knots and,
- Airplane ground speed during the take-off roll decreases by 7 knots from its
maximum.
The RAAS will repeat the distance remaining RTO advisory for each step of
thousand feet before the end of the runway. Then, "500 REMAINING" voice
message is generated when 500 ft remain before the end of runway.
CONTROLS
RAAS Inhibited
All the RAAS routine and non-routine advisories can be inhibited in the SENSORS
window or in the TAWS setting window (FMW / Arrival POF/ Landing Config tab):
When RAAS inhibit is ticked, a white CAS message RAAS INHIBITED is displayed in
the CAS window.
It is recommended to inhibit the RAAS when:
- The RAAS operational integrity is in doubt,
- The RAAS is likely to impair ATC communication or standard call-outs,
- The runway characteristics are temporaly modified (see NOTAMs).
If RAAS has detected a Rejected Take-Off (RTO) condition, advisories (other than
distance remaining) are temporarily inhibited, no visual CAS message or voice message
associated with this condition are provided during normal operation.
In some cases, the RAAS voice messages are inhibited to give priorities to other flight
deck aural alerts and warning (e.g. EGPWS).
TEST synoptic
In the TEST synoptic, clicking on the EGPWS soft key, allows testing the optional RAAS.
Such test is only available on the ground.
The RAAS will self-test when the following conditions are met:
- RAAS is available and enabled (GPS available and GPS position accuracy
≤ 0.05 NM and airport / runway is RAAS qualfied),
- RAAS not inhibited,
- IRS are aligned.
If the above conditions are fulfilled, the generation of a voice message at the end of the
EGPWS aural test sequence will inform the crew that the RAAS is fully operational.
If the RAAS is not available, inhibited or failed, no message will be played.
By default; the RAAS test aural message is “RUNWAY AWARENESS OK, FEET”. The
global EGPWS test message will be:
"GLIDE SLOPE ---- PULL UP ---- WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR WINDSHEAR ----
TERRAIN TERRAIN, PULL UP ---- RUNWAY AWARENESS OK, FEET".
INAV orientation switches to North Up after EGPWS test.
INDICATIONS
Each RAAS voice message is played by a female voice and can be made of 10 words.
The RAAS voice messages have lower priority than other aural warnings (voice
messages and tones) generated in the flight deck (e.g. EGPWS). RAAS advisories are
mutually exclusive in annunciation. In the event that multiple RAAS advisories occur at
the same time, the following priority order (from the highest to the lowest) is used to
determine the order in which the advisories are issued:
- 1/ Taxiway take-off
- 2/ Approaching runway in flight or on ground
- 3/ On runway on ground
- 4/ Distance remaining landing and roll-out
- 5/ Runway end
- 6/ Approaching short runway in flight
- 7/ Insufficient runway length on ground
- 8/ Extended holding on runway
- 9/ Distance remaining RTO
A summary of all RAAS advisory voice messages is given in the below table, where:
- XX = runway identifier
- Y = LEFT or RIGHT or CENTER
- ZZ = distance in feet
SYSTEM PROTECTION
As an enhancement of the EGPWS module, the RAAS benefits of the EGPWS' system
monitoring and active protection.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
CAS MESSAGES
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Synthetic Vision System (SVS) consists of a synthetic depiction of the outside world
integrated as the background layer of the Primary Flight Display (PFD).
All the symbols and annunciations and graphical features that are displayed on PFD are
displayed on top of the SV layer.
The purpose of SVS is to improve situational awareness during all flight phases, especially
in:
- Unfamiliar areas
- Situations where sudden change of planned flight path occurs (go-around, missed
approach, approach denied, unexpected direct to / offset, procedure change, …)
- High workload phases (partly due to terrain clearance concerns) as departure and
approach
The use of SVS in the PFD is complementary to Enhanced Vision System IR image
displayed in HUD, especially for VFR phases at night or in IMC when transitioning between
head-down and head-up visions.
SVS is an option available only for airplane fitted with EASy II.
■ Controls
■ Indications
DESCRIPTION
SVS provides 3D terrain synthetic representation on the Primary Flight Display (PFD) while
maintaining the existing PFD intended functions.
This 3D representation of the terrain serves as a background for the standard PFD symbols to
create an ambient, natural, and continuous presentation of the terrain environment in front of
the airplane.
When enabled, the SV produces a 3D-perspective of the terrain which is integrated into the
existing PFD. The 3D picture of the terrain reflects the current airplane position, altitude, and
attitude similar to what the crew would see outside of the cockpit window.
In addition, the terrain and terrain-related objects (such as obstacles) are presented in a way
that is conformal with respect to the airplane position and Flight Path Symbol (FPS). This
means that not only the picture shows the terrain as it would be viewed outside the window
given the airplane position, altitude and attitude, but it also correctly represents where the
current airplane flight path, indicated by the FPS, intersects the 3D world representation.
The sky (blue) / SV terrain and associated objects is set as a background layer for the
instrument layer. Transparency and haloing effects are applied as required to the PFD layer
objects to provide for the ambient and continuous display of the background layer while
ensuring appropriate contrast for objects readability.
FMA
ALT & V/S
IAS
ADI
NAV/COM
HSI
MISC
The system and airplane physical architecture are not affected by SVS functionality. The SVS
is implemented on AGM hardware module.
The architecture supports the simultaneous display of dual SV, dual I-NAV and EGPWM
threats.
The databases used are the same as those currently used for INAV and EGPWS. Their
source is as follows:
- Terrain : associated EGPWM (terrain server)
- Obstacles: AGM based obstacle database (content is the same as that used for INAV and
has a different format than that used in the EGPWM)
- Selected runway and destination identification: from displayed selected FMS
- Selected runway geo-data: FMS database
- Runway detailing data: FMS database
A 3D position is computed using onside selected sources whenever a selection exists (FMS
lateral position and IRS attitude) and preferably onside source by default otherwise (geo-
altitude from associated EGPWM if valid).
The SV layer is automatically and progressively removed and replaced with the basic IPFD
background in the following cases:
- When the FD mode windshear is active, (FPS becoming centered),
- When flying above 82° latitude,
- When the pitch compression is activated,
- When the pitch value is approaching the excessive pitch de-clutter defined for IPFD,
- When the roll value is approaching the initial roll de-clutter,
- When the 3D position, the lateral position or the vertical position is detected as "not good"
by the system,
- When the display refresh rate of the SVS PFD is not good.
CONTROL
When the SV option is installed, the SV display on one IPFD is controlled by either the SV
Data menu item on the onside HSI menu bar or the SV checkbox provided in the onside
SENSORS window.
When the SV option is installed, the crew can display SV in his/her IPFD through the
Data menu item of the HSI menu bar.
BRT
When the SV option is installed, a crew selection for the SV is available in the SENSORS
window / WX/LSS/TAWS tab.
This selection is redundant and synchronized with the selection in the onside HSI menu bar.
It provides a means to ensure that SV can be turned off on PFD in case of malfunction
regardless of the window failure mode. A dimming control is not required on this interface as
it is a back up feature.
INDICATION
The SV layer and 3D terrain depiction moves inside the IPFD so that to always keep the
Flight Path Symbol targeting the Flight Path Vector projection on the ground.
The look-ahead range is less than (when obscured by terrain) or equal to 40 NM.
To enhance the picture depth perception as well as to compensate for a truncated horizon,
the SV horizon is displayed with a fog layer set between 25 NM and the displayed SV
horizon.
The SV layer provides a 3D terrain representation with colors consistent with the INAV
display. SV brightness can be adjusted as described previously.
SV status annunciation
SV layer features
All runways that are present in the current field of view are presented using a gray
outline.
The destination runway selected by the onside displayed FMS is presented with cyan
highlight. The runway centerline extension is 20 NM long. This runway centerline shall not
be confounded to the approach ground projection.
The airport symbol is a larger outline box surrounding the runway symbol for FMS
selected destination runway. This symbol is visible as long as the selected runway can
show up on the PDU. The airport symbol appears to grow as the distance to the selected
runway decreases and eventually grows off the screen and is faded and removed.
In addition to the runway contour specified above, additional runway details are added.
The “painted” symbology provides additional, intuitive and natural means for the crew to
confirm alignment with the takeoff or landing runway.
The following runway details are added for the take-off and landing runway that are
selected in the PF (Pilot Flying) FMS flight plan:
- Runway Pavement and Outline Rendering
- Runway ID
- Runway Centerline.
Obstacles are represented in the SV layer when they are included in the obstacle
database and when they exceed a height of 200 ft.
The obstacle displayed in the SV layer has a vertical rectangular shape with the following
characteristics:
- Height consistent with the real obstacle height,
- Width equivalent to 40 ft in the real world,
- Same color as the one used for the I-NAV obstacle symbology, with a re-inforced
outline (to help visibility) and a semi transparent color.
The obstacles are visible in SVS at a 10 NM range as in the I-NAV display.
The SV background can be removed or faded due to airplane attitudes for two purposes:
- In order to always keep a blue (sky) / brown (ground) area when SV picture gets too
much of the lower / higher part of PFD display (pitching down/pitching up).
- As part of de-cluttering the PFD picturing.
The fading prevents any undesirable abrupt removal of the terrain and offers a
forewarning of the event. The values are set so that the terrain start re-appearing when
attitudes return to values compatible with a full display of the SV layer. The SV
background is progressively displayed again following the same transitions logic when
exiting the pitch and/or roll de-clutter conditions.
When SV is selected for display on the PF or the PNF side and the selected range is less
than 150 NM, the I-NAV provides a representation of the PFD SV field of view.
The SV field of view is represented in either the HDG up or North Up format.
The near end of the field of view mark lines are traced to represent the nearest SV terrain
visible on the PFD, adjusted for altitude and airplane attitude.
SYSTEM PROTECTION
The data used to compute 3D position, lateral position and vertical position are permanently
monitored. If at least one data is deemed invalid the SV layer is removed and replaced by the
basic IPFD layer.
To prevent undesirable jittery movements of data or symbology, the SV display refresh rate is
monitored. If the display rate refresh drops to 10 Hz or less and remains that way for 2
seconds or longer, then the SV layer is removed and replaced by the basic IPFD layer.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
INTRODUCTION
The aircraft is equipped with 2 ATC XPDRs modules, installed in the MRCs:
- XPDR 1 installed on the MRC 1
- XPDR 2 installed on the MRC 2
Each XPDR module is a two-channel radar transceiver that operates in Mode A, C, & S:
- The Mode A reply contains the IDENT code of the aircraft.
- The Mode C reply contains the barometric altitude data of the aircraft (±100 ft).
- The Mode S reply contains the IDENT code, barometric altitude data, and Mode S
address of the aircraft.
Each XPDR has 2 antennas:
- Lower antenna
- Upper antenna
The XPDR system can be equipped with an optional ADS-B OUT function (Automatic
Dependent Surveillance – Broadcast), that broadcasts aircraft data over the 1090 MHz
frequency to ATC ground stations and airborne surveillance applications (ADS-B IN). This
data includes position, altitude, velocity, identification and aircraft status. The use of ADS-B
OUT gives accurate information with frequent updates to airspace users and controllers. It
also supports improved use of airspace, surface surveillance, and enhanced safety.
The ADS-B OUT option is activated through M3301/SB F2000EX-302.
The TCAS (Traffic Colission Avoidance System) is an onboard advisory system that works as
as a safety net designed to ultimately air collisions. The TCAS detects conflicting traffic in the
airplane vicinity by interrogating the surrounding aircraft transponders, which assists the pilot
in avoiding any potential intruding traffic. Should an intruder being also equipped with a mode
S transponder, the two systems can communicate and elaborate a synchronized strategy.
The computed coordinated RA (Resolution Advisories) enables the involved pilots to fly an
escape maneuver. The TCAS is unable to detect any non-transponder equipped aircraft.
The TCAS system is composed of:
- TCAS Computer Unit
- Lower TCAS antenna
- Upper TCAS antenne
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
POWER SUPPLY:
- The XPDR 1 is connected to ESS BUS
- The XPDR 2 is connected to RH BUS (B1 bus)
- The TCAS computer is connected to LH BUS (A2 bus)
FUNCTIONAL ARCHITECTURE
TCAS TCAS
XPDR XPDR
The TCAS operates with the XPDR systems of the own aircraft and the intruder aircraft, in the
TCAS surveillance area. The TCAS transmits interrogations (range and altitude data) at 1030
MHz and receives replies at 1090 MHz. The TCAS computer uses the replies from the intruder
aircraft to calculate their flight paths and intersection rates.
COCKPIT OVERVIEW
XPDR FUNCTIONS
XPDR CODE
XPDR MODES
The ATC XPDR system has the following operating modes:
- Standby: The ATC XPDR system does not reply to any interrogations,
- ALT OFF: The ATC XPDR system replies to Mode A, C, and S interrogations, but
does not transmit altitude data,
- ALT ON: The ATC XPDR system replies to Mode A, C, and S interrogations with
altitude data, when applicable,
- TA ONLY: The ATC XPDR system replies to Mode A, C, and S interrogations with
altitude data, when applicable,
- TA/RA: The ATC XPDR system replies to Mode A, C, and S interrogations with
altitude data, when applicable. This mode gives the most protection from collisions with
other aircraft.
The ATC XPDR mode is displayed in green above the XPDR code in both the permanent
radio bar and XPDR/TCAS tab of the 1/6 RADIO window.
When the transponder replies to the ground station, the indication appears to the left of
the transponder code.
At power up, the transponder defaults to XPDR 1. The flight-crew can select XPDR 1 or 2 at
anytime in the 1/6 RADIO window (XPDR / TCAS tab).
In TA/RA, TA ONLY or ALT ON mode, the aircraft altitude is transmitted to the ground (or to
the TCAS of the other aircraft). This altitude value is displayed in the XPDR / TCAS tab.
IDENT FUNCTION
An Air Traffic Controller may request an airplane to “IDENT” to quickly identify a specific
airplane. The pilot must enable the “IDENT” mode by pressing the ID button on the MKB.
This will highlight the airplane to Air Traffic Controller.
When the ID button is pressed, the IDENT signal remains active for approximately 18
seconds and “ID” indication is displayed in place of the XPDR mode.
The ADS-B OUT function is performed by mode S transponder and comes in addition to the
basic transponder functionalities.
The functionaltiy can be set to ON or OFF in the XPDR / TCAS tab of the 1/6 RADIO
window.
TCAS FUNCTIONS
The primary function of the TCAS is to monitor flight paths of intruder aircraft and to calculate
possible in flight collision conditions. According the aircraft intruder parameters (distance,
altitude, speed…), the TCAS provides the crew with traffic position information and different
levels of alert:
- OT (Other Traffic),
- PT (Proximate Traffic): the intruder aircraft has a maximum range of 6.5 Nm and a
related altitude difference of ±1200 feet,
- TA (Traffic Advisory): the intruder aircraft could possibly fly into the collision area in
20 to 48 seconds (the TA caution area):
o The TA displays the intruder aircraft bearing, range, and altitude in the traffic
window,
o The TA alerts are available for all aircraft that have Mode A, Mode C, or
Mode S XPDRs.
- RA (Resolution Advisory): the intruder aircraft could come into the collision area in 15
to 35 seconds (the RA warning area).
o The RA alert display a path-command symbol on the PFD (green fly-to-zone
box and two vertical red bars). The pilot must react by flying the FPV into the
green zone and avoiding the red zone.
o The RA warnings are only available for aircraft that transmit their altitude
data through Mode C or Mode S XPDRs. The RA warnings are not available
for aircraft that use only Mode A XPDRs.
TCAS MODES
The following modes are available for TCAS:
- TA / RA mode: TCAS generated RA, TA, PT and OT,
- TA only mode: RA alert is inhibited, only TA alert can be generated. This mode is
automatically selected below 1,100 ft AGL in Take off, and below 900ft in approach.
NOTE
During windshear and/or EGPWS warnings, TCAS switches automatically into a TA Only mode
with inhibited aural warning. In this mode RA are not issued and current RA become TA. The
TCAS remains in TA Only mode for 10 seconds after the windshear or EGPWS warning is
removed.
TCAS TEST
The test mode is available in all TCAS modes and can be initiated at any time, on the
ground or in flight. Test is started by pressing the TCAS soft key on the TEST synoptic.
During the test:
- “TCAS TEST” aural is heard,
- TRAFFIC window is automatically popped up on the PF PDU,
- Four TCAS plots are displayed on TRAFFIC window and in the I-NAV window,
- RA guidance is displayed in both the ADI and the vertical speed tape (when the test is
run in flight, the RA guidance is not displayed),
- annunciation is displayed at the bottom of the HSI window.
After eight seconds and if test is successful, “TCAS TEST PASS” voice aural is announced.
If the test fails, “TCAS TEST FAIL” voice aural is announced, and TCAS FAIL message is
displayed.
MKB:
The MKB shortcuts give a direct access to XPDR and TCAS functions with:
- ATC (MKB without CPLDC option): Pressing the button will automatically display the
lower 1/6 RADIO window on the on-side PDU with the ATC / TCAS tab selected and
move the on-side CCD cursor to the ATC code tuning field.
- ATC TCAS (MKB without CPLDC option): Pressing the button will switched between
the ATC/TCAS selected mode and the stand-by mode.
- XPDR (for MKB with CPLDC option): Pressing the button will automatically display
the lower 1/6 RADIO window on the on-side PDU with the XPDR / TCAS tab selected
and move the on-side CCD cursor to the XPDR code tuning field.
- TRFC: pressing the button displays the 1/6 TRAFFIC window on the on-side PDU.
- ID: pressing the button enables the “IDENT” mode and displays the green “ID”
indication in the permanent radio bar.
XPDR/TCAS TAB
The XPDR/TCAS tab in the 1/6 RADIO window of each PDU gives access to:
- XPDR 1 or 2 selection,
- XPDR code setting,
- ADS-B On / off selection (when the option is activated),
- The XPDR altitude,
- The XPDR/TCAS mode selection,
- The altitude display of intruder aircraft on traffic and I-NAV window,
- The displayed vertical range of the TCAS area.
ST ND
FIGURE 02-34_13-10-04 - EASY II 1 &2 CERT XPDR/TCAS TAB
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FIGURE 02-34_13-10-05 - EASY II 3 CERT XPDR/TCAS TAB
- Set to ON: the selected XPDR automatically transmits the ADS-B OUT messages via
extended squitters,
- Set to OFF: the XPDR stops to transmit extended squitters, the other functionalities of
XPDR and TCAS function remain unchanged.
If the selected XPDR is failed (or in standby mode), the ADS-B OUT button is disabled.
Altitude
This altitude transmitted by the XPDR is displayed below the “Altitude” field:
- The transmitted altitude comes from the PILOT SIDE selected ADS (1 or 2),
- If no value is available, amber dashes are displayed.
The soft key allows switching from stand-by mode to selected mode and
vice versa.
Pressing the ATC TCAS button on the MKB (for A/C without CPDLC) will also switch
between the ATC/TCAS selected mode and the stand-by mode.
Altitude display
The altitude of each intruder aircraft that are displayed in the I-NAV and TRAFFIC
window can be set in:
- Relative: 2 digits number (in hundreds of feet) indicating the vertical separation
between airplane and intruders,
- Absolute: 3 digits number with no (+) or (–) sign (in hundreds of feet) indicating the
intruder altitude. It depends on the baro setting selected by the pilot. The Absolute
selection is only temporary and reverts to Relative after 10 seconds.
Vertical range
The “V range” menu enables the pilot to choose the vertical range of the TCAS display
area:
- : display intruders that are flying within the range of 2,700 ft above and below
(default),
- : display intruders that are flying within the range of 9,900 ft above and 2,700
ft below,
- : display intruders that are flying within the range of 2,700 ft above and 9,900
ft below,
- (Above/Below): display intruders that are flying within the range of 9,900 ft
above and below.
NOTE
Although they are not displayed, potential intruders are still monitored by the TCAS.
The PRB indicates the selected XPDR (1 or 2), the XPDR code and the selected mode.
FIGURE 02-34_13-05-12 - PDU WITH RA GUIDANCE & TRAFFIC WINDOW – INAV WITH TRAFFIC
DISPLAY
TRAFFIC WINDOW
The TRAFFIC window provides a heading up format to display TCAS plots at short range
(5 NM). This window is available in the 1/6 lower window of each PDU:
- Automatically displayed, on the Pilot Flying PDU, in case of any TA, or RA alert,
- Manually selectable through the TRFC pushbutton of each MKB.
The TRAFFIC window provides the crew with an immediate and clear view of the traffic
threat.
TCAS symbology
The TCAS symbology consists of 4 different shapes, which indicate the threat level of each
intruder:
INTRUDER TYPE SYMBOL
Other Traffic
Proximate Traffic
Traffic Advisory
Resolution Advisory
Each traffic symbol is displayed at the computed location (bearing and distance). If the
range of an RA or a TA symbol is out of the TCAS display range, half of the symbol shows
along the edge of the TCAS display.
The below table gives the various RA vertical preventive and/or corrective manoeuvres:
RA DISPLAY DESCRIPTION
Corrective: climb
Corrective: descend
Corrective: climb
Preventive: descent
Corrective: descend
Preventive: climb
Special condition
"DESCEND, CROSSING
Indicates that the pilot must start a TCAS RA DESCEND,
descent at the rate shown in the ADI
WARNING DESCEND, CROSSING
window.
DESCEND"
Indicates that the pilot must start a TCAS RA "CLIMB, CROSSING CLIMB,
climb at the rate shown in the ADI
WARNING CLIMB, CROSSING CLIMB"
window.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Traffic Crew Alerting System and the Air Traffic Control are protected by circuit breakers
located above the overhead panel.
CAS MESSAGES
INTRODUCTION
REFERENCE DOCUMENT
The Pilot's Guide for Honeywell Primus® 880 Digital Weather Radar System (Publication No
A28-1146-102 Revision 4, dated JAN 2015, or later approved revision) gives further details.
WEATHER RADAR
The Primus 880 is an X-band Digital Radar System designed for weather detection and
ground mapping. Its primary purpose is to detect the storms ahead and display them in
color, according to the rainfall intensity. The color displaying helps the pilot evaluate the
weather ahead and helps avoid storms.
CONTROLS
- Both pilots can control the Weather Radar and the LSS (if installed) with the use of
- The pilots can test the Weather Radar by clicking on WX RADAR on the TEST
synoptic page.
INDICATIONS
The pilots can display the Weather Radar and LSS (if installed) images on both HSI displays
and I-NAV display.
The Weather Radar and LSS (if installed) send messages and status reports to
- ENG-CAS window,
- FAULT tab of the STATUS synoptic.
GENERAL INFORMATION
WEATHER RADAR
The Weather Radar (WX Radar) uses a single 18-inch antenna for both transmitting and
receiving. The antenna is stabilized, i.e. the tilt angle is referenced to the horizon and not to
the airplane lubber line. The tilt angle is corrected by the IRS 1 & 2 input, regardless of the
bank and pitch angles.
This antenna is highly directional and radiates in a pencil beam of 5.6° aperture angle. This
main lobe, directed along the axis of propagation, concentrates almost the whole radiated
energy. The emitted energy reaches the maximum at the center of the beam and gradually
decreases along a radius to reach half of the maximum at the bordering points.
14,600 ft
7,300 ft
5.6° 29,300 ft
0 25 50 NM 100 NM
NOTE
The Weather Radar cannot detect small ice crystals (e.g. cirrus clouds), small water droplets
(e.g. fog), Clear Air Turbulence or wind shear.
The Weather Radar normally scans a 120° front sector (60° each side) at the rate of 12
sweeps a minute, in order to show a slice of the cloud as a plan view, i.e. seen from above.
Given that the antenna is used for both transmitting and receiving, and that each pilot can
independently configure the onside radar display, the system works on a time-sharing basis:
On the left to right sweep, the Weather Radar elaborates the image for the Left
Hand (the Captain’s) IPFD.
On the right to left sweep, the Weather Radar elaborates the image for the Right
Hand (the First Officer’s) IPFD.
The optional LSS detects and displays electromagnetic activity linked to lightning strikes,
200 NM around the airplane. It consists of:
LSS is energized all the time and the pilots can select the displaying at their convenience.
LSS can be safely operated on the ground because it does not radiate.
LSS is inhibited during HF radio transmission.
OPERATING MODES
In addition, the pilot can select any of these WX Radar Sub-Modes on the WX/LSS/TAWS
tab of SENSORS window:
STANDBY MODE
The Flight Crew can select Standby Mode when they want to prevent the Weather Radar
from radiating while keeping it powered up.
FORCED STANDBY
When the airplane is on the ground, the radar automatically enters the Forced
Standby mode (the system is wired to the Weight-On-Wheel switch). This non-
selectable mode is annunciated by FSBY on the Weather Radar Display.
To exit the Forced Standby mode, the pilot can either select
o STBY to prevent the antenna from emitting, or
o OVRD (and hold for more than 4 sec.) to use the WX Radar on the ground.
Once airborne, the radar automatically exits the Forced Standby mode.
When the pilot selects GMAP on the WX/LSS/TAWS tab of SENSORS window, GMAP
appears on the Weather Radar Display.
In order to display the desired amount of terrain, the pilot sets the TILT control down with the
use of the WX RADAR Controller. The down-tilt angle depends on the flight level, the
selected range, and the type of terrain (mountain, land or sea).
The WX RADAR Controller is usually set to AUTO, because the transmitter and receiver
characteristics are automatically enhanced to better equalize the ground reflection versus
the selected radar range.
The pilot can however select GAIN on the WX RADAR Controller to manually decrease the
gain, so as to erase the ground clutter.
The Radar Display shows each ground echo in a specific color, depending on the reflectivity:
While working in the Weather Mode, the radar only detects water, thus cloud and rainfall.
The Weather Radar computes and displays the position of every target in accordance with
the standard color code (green, yellow, red, or magenta), provided that the WX RADAR
Controller is set to AUTO.
The below cylinder depicts a rain gauge that gives a rough estimate of the color code
depending on the rainfall amount in an hour.
When the radar works in WX mode (SENSORS page) and the pilot
selects the AUTO mode on the WX RADAR Controller, the system
automatically adjusts TILT and GAIN depending on the selected range of
the Weather Radar.
The Weather Radar Display gives the modes and settings of the WX radar:
NOTE
The range of the Weather Radar = twice the range displayed on the HSI.
While the Weather Radar works in the automatic mode, each pilot can adjust the range to
make the antenna tilt:
Decreasing the HSI range makes the radar antenna tilt down.
Increasing the HSI range makes the radar antenna tilt up.
NOTE
Each pilot can fine-tune the tilt angle (± 2°) by turning the inner WX RADAR Control Knob.
OPERATING SUB-MODES
As the emitted pulse travels, the raindrops reflect a small portion of the energy back toward
the antenna, resulting in a lower detection at greater ranges. This phenomenon is known as
attenuation. Storms with high rainfall rates can totally attenuate the radar energy making it
impossible to see a second cell hidden behind the first cell. When the storm is strong
enough, depending on the range, the radiated energy cannot propagate behind.
Consequently, the radar display shows a dark area, also called a radar shadow.
The Weather Radar needs to compensate for attenuation. That is why it incorporates Rain
Echo Attenuation Compensation (REACT) that adjusts the receiver gain so that the “cell
behind a cell” remains properly calibrated, thus visible.
When REACT cannot compensate any further, it creates a cyan (blue) field that indicates
areas where further detection is not possible. Any target detected within the cyan field
cannot be calibrated and should be considered as very dangerous (magenta).
TURBULENCE (TURB)
With the radar in WX mode, when the pilot selects TURB on the WX/LSS/TAWS tab of
SENSORS window, the turbulence detection mode is active. WX/T appears on the Weather
Radar Display.
The selected HSI range must be 50 NM or less. If the pilot selects a longer range,
the detection turns off.
Because the Weather Radar measures the motion of the raindrops to determine the
areas of turbulence, it must first detect precipitation.
TARGET (TGT)
With the radar in WX mode, when the pilot selects TGT on the WX/LSS/TAWS tab of
SENSORS window:
NO STABILIZATION (STAB)
The Weather Radar is normally stabilized, so as to keep the position of antenna beam
constant relative to the earth, regardless of the bank and pitch movements. Stabilization
uses the IRS input as a reference.
When STAB is selected, the radar antenna is no longer stabilized. The direction of
propagation coincides with the lubber line. STAB appears on the Weather Radar Display.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
Weather radar and LSS are protected by circuit breakers located above the overhead panel
(figures hereafter).
INTRODUCTION
They can display the weather image on either or both PDUs and/or I-NAV Display.
PDU I-NAV
To display the weather on the HSI, the pilot selects WX in the HSI Tool Bar:
To display the weather on the I-NAV, the pilot selects WX in the drop-down menu:
It is then possible to adjust the brightness of the weather image (BRT) with the use of the
CCD control knob.
CONTROLS
WX RADAR CONTROLLER
See the description of the related operating mode on the previous pages.
The pilot can adjust the gain with the central knob.
The pilot can manually tilt the antenna with the central
Knob.
• In order to exit the Forced Standby mode, and to make the antenna radiate on the
ground, the pilot must select OVRD, and
• When the pilot pushes on the center control knob, labeled SECT
Operating Modes
Operating Sub-Modes
Turbulence
Turbulence Detection is active,
WX/T is displayed on HSI and I-NAV,
WX/R/T is displayed when both REACT and TURB are selected.
Target
Detection of the storm cells ahead is active,
TGT is displayed on HSI and I-NAV.
Stabilization
Antenna stabilization is OFF,
is displayed on HSI and I-NAV.
The weather radar powers-up in WX mode with Stab on (box not checked). All other sub-
modes are off (box not checked).
Only when both IRS are aligned, the pilot can click on WX RADAR soft key, in order to
launch the self-test.
While self-testing, is displayed at the bottom-left corner of the HSI and INAV.
If the test fails:
The Lightning Sensor System is always powered on, and can be safely used on the
ground since it is passive (it does not radiate).
- The Clear Echo soft key is the only LSS control on this page. It removes all lightning
symbols from display. It is a momentary action soft key, and is displayed only when an
LSS is configured.
On this page, the pilot can test the LSS by clicking on LIGHTNING soft key.
INDICATIONS
WEATHER RADAR
The modes and settings of the WX radar are displayed on the bottom-left corner of the
weather radar image, in the same format on either the HSI or I-NAV display.
TILT Setting
GAIN Setting
RADAR Mode and Sub-Modes
TILT Setting
T 0.5 the WX RADAR Controller is set to TILT and the pilot tilts the antenna to
0.5° nose up
GAIN setting
RADAR Modes
RADAR Sub-Modes
WX/RCT The pilot selects WX and REACT on the WX/LSS/TAWS Tab, and the WX
RADAR Controller is set to AUTO.
WX/T The pilot selects WX and TURB on the WX/LSS/TAWS Tab, and the WX
RADAR Controller is set to AUTO.
WX/R/T The pilot selects WX, REACT and TURB on the WX/LSS/TAWS Tab, and
the WX RADAR Controller is set to AUTO.
OVRD The pilot sets the WX RADAR Controller is set to OVRD to exit the Forced
Standby mode.
STAB when the pilot selects STAB on the WX/LSS/TAWS Tab.
Each pilot can display LSS information on the HSI and/or I-NAV displays.
The LSS displays lightning activity using white symbols that indicate three levels of
lightning activity in a storm cell. The level upgrades as more lighting strikes are detected
in the storm. The level downgrades as two minutes pass with no new lightning strikes
being detected.
The magenta ALERT symbol is displayed for 5 seconds at the outermost range arc of the
display to indicate the detection of a lightning strike on that azimuth.
LEVEL SYMBOL
ALERT
1 - LIGHT
2 - MEDIUM
3 - HEAVY
If any lightning strike is detected outside an existing storm, only a level 1 symbol is
displayed at this new location.
LSS information is displayed on the HSI display, providing that the pilot:
Selects LSS in the HSI Tool Bar,
Sets the HSI in the ARC format.
LSS mode
LSS information is displayed on the I-NAV display if the pilot selects LSS in the I-NAV
Data drop-down menu.
NOTE
On the I-NAV Display, the LSS shows lightning strikes in a 360°.
NORMAL LX
SELF
LX/C
CALIBRATION
TEST LX/T
FAILURE LX
NOTE
While HF radio transmits, LSS is inhibited and LX is displayed.
SYSTEM MONITORING
The weather radar and LSS systems are monitored with regard to equipment integrity.
ACTIVE PROTECTION
PRECAUTIONS
The Weather Radar is wired to the Weight-On-Wheel switch, so that it cannot radiate while
on the ground. However it is recommended to set the WX RADAR controller to STBY or
OFF:
- During refueling,
- If anybody stands in the forward sector of the radome within a 3.6 m (12 ft) radius.
On the other hand, the WX RADAR controller can be set to OVRD, so as to allow the radar
to radiate on the ground. In this event, do not head the airplane nose (thus the antenna)
toward large metallic objects such as hangars or other airplanes. Allow for a 30 m (100 ft)
safe range and tilt the antenna full up.
INTRODUCTION
I-NAV UPLINK WX
If the airplane is equipped with the uplink weather option, the menu is displayed in
the WX drop-down menu. Selection of this function displays uplink drop-down menu.
NOTE
RADAR weather graphics are available for the continental United States only (will be available
elsewhere with a future EASy load). SATELLITE and WINDS weather graphics are available
worldwide.
UPLINK WX LAYER
The Uplink WX regions display on the lateral map in North Up map. The Map Mode button is
non-selectable (i.e., grayed out).
Selecting checkbox displays Radar layer data.
NOTE
These figures represent only how Radar or Satellite data is displayed on the lateral map. It
does not represent how the map is configured.
Uplink WX regions are displayed on the lateral map in North Up mode only. The airplane
symbol is removed when Uplink WX displays. The ability to center on the airplane, therefore,
is not available.
Uplink WX can be displayed when the lateral map half range is 100 Nm.
When an Uplink WX layer is selected, the following map layers are turned off (i.e., non-
selectable):
- Traffic
- Track Line
- VOR Course Line
- Constraints
- FMS Lateral Deviation
- LSS
- Airborne WX
- SA Terrain
- Vertical Profile
on the Uplink WX menu displays a data legend at the top right side of the I-NAV.
The legend includes a key for (altitude) and (velocity) data.
UPLINK WX CUTOUT
The Uplink WX cutout displays selected WX data layer (SAT, RADAR, WINDS) and
associated time stamps at the bottom right side of the I-NAV.
When new data is available for Radar and Satellite, that label flashes green at a rate of 1
second on, 1 second off until new data is selected for display.
If the time stamp of the Radar or Satellite display differs ≥ 30 minutes, the green time
stamps change to amber.
If the time stamp for the Winds display differs ≥ 3 hours, the time stamp displays in amber.
If the lateral map field of view does not contain data for a selected graphical WX layer (i.e.,
Radar, Satellite, Winds), the annunciation for that layer is amber.
Selecting in the Uplink WX control menu accesses a dialog box. The Uplink
WX dialog box provides tabs for individual page selection of:
- Requests for graphical WX products
- Uplink status of files
- Time-based, selectable regions and types of graphical WX currently up-linked
Select the tab (at top of page) to display the page. This
page allows the crew to request graphical WX products.
The crewmember uses the CCD to select a tile (region) from which to uplink a WX
product. Tiles are outlined in white on the regional map.
- Click once to select the tile, which turns cyan
- Click on a cyan tile to deselect
A maximum of six tiles per request is available for Satellite and Winds; A maximum of
four tiles for RADAR. Once the maximum is selected, the map is grayed out.
The checkbox is not operational.
The map displays coded region tiles of data up-linked to the airplane. A legend (lower left
corner) explains tile color meaning:
- Green – requested file information successfully up-linked
- Red on a black background – tiles failed to receive requested file data. Only the
most recent time stamp displays the failed tiles.
I-NAV XM WEATHER
The XM weather data are uplinked on streaming mode from XM network (currently available
in United States).
The XM weather data are received in the form of weather data files which are continuously
streamed to the airplane, as opposed to Uplink WX which requires a crew initiated request to
manually retrieve a weather file that is valid only at a given date.
XM weather display on the I-NAV allows displaying the airplane position and the flight plan,
which is not the case with Uplink WX.
When the XM weather option is installed, the WX XMTM menu is displayed in the drop-down
WX menu.
XM WEATHER ANNUNCIATION
XM WEATHER VIEWS
For each XM weather view, a timestamp is displayed (if available) in the right hand side of
the map with the following abbreviations:
When several XM weather view are displayed, the associated timestamps appear in column
on the right hand side of the INAV map.
The XM weather legends may be added on the lower right side of the INAV map at the left of
timestamps when Legend checkbox is ticked in the WX XMTM menu.
If the VSD is displayed, the legends move to remain in the map above the VSD.
The legends are displayed up to 4 at the same time.
The Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) display shows rainfall rates according to three
types of radar layer considering the strength of the signal:
- Green radar layer for signal strength between 20 and 40 dBZ
- Yellow radar layer for signal strength between 40 and 50 dBZ
- Red radar layer for signal strength between 50 and 75 dBZ
The NEXRAD display has a minimum display range of 1nm in North Up mode and 0.5nm
in Heading Up mode.
The NEXRAD display is updated every 5 minutes.
The storm cells are only displayed with NEXRAD display when it is selected for
viewing.
A storm cell is represented on three lines:
- The height (altitude) of the cell in flight level
- The forecast speed of the cell in knots
- The cell indicated direction as a white arrow as shown above.
A storm cell is only displayed if its height (altitude) is greater than 20,000 ft.
The satellite display adds clouds (viewed by satellite) on the map following a color code
from darker grey for lowest height clouds (FL110 - FL200) to white for highest height
clouds (> FL400) as shown in figure above.
The satellite data could be displayed either in North up mode with a display range from
1nm to 750 NM or in Heading up mode with a display range from 0.5 NM to 375 Nm.
The satellite display is updated every 15 minutes.
The winds aloft display covers the map with colored areas in shades of purple showing
winds speed levels with black arrows pointing the relative direction of the wind.
The winds aloft display depends on flight level (default value of FL240). The view flight
level is reminded below the timestamp indication.
The winds speed levels are classified following a color code from light blue for low speed
levels (40 kt - 64 kt) to dark purple for high speed levels (>140 kt) as shown by the
legend.
The winds aloft data could be displayed either in North up mode with a display range from
50 NM to 500 NM or in Heading up mode with a display range from 25 NM to 250 NM.
The winds aloft display is updated every 60 minutes.
Lightning
The lightning display consists in a set of individual golden strike indicators titled at 45° as
shown above.
The lightning data could be displayed either in North up mode with a display range from
1nm to 200 NM or in Heading up mode with a display range from 0.5 NM to 100 NM.
The lightning display is updated every 5 minutes.
The Clear Air Turbulence (CAT) display covers the map with colored areas in shades of
blue classifying turbulence conditions following color code from dark blue for extreme
conditions to sky blue for light conditions.
The turbulence display depends on flight level (default value of FL240, available from
FL210 to FL450 by 3,000 ft increment). The view flight level is reminded below the
timestamp indication.
The turbulence data could be displayed either in North up mode with a display range from
1 NM to 750 NM or in Heading up mode with a display range from 0.5 NM to 375 NM.
The CAT display is updated every 1 hour.
Echo tops
As the winds aloft display, the echo tops display covers the map with colored areas in
shades of purple showing echo tops levels following color code from purple for lowest
level (FL000) to gray to white for highest level (FL700) by step of 5,000 ft (+50 FL).
Contrary to winds aloft display, there is no directional arrow in addition to echo tops
areas.
The echo tops data could be displayed either in North up mode with a display range from
1 NM to 750 NM or in Heading up mode with a display range from 0.5 NM to 375 NM.
The echo tops display is updated every 7.5 minutes.
The Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) are geographical areas limited by lavender
shapes (circular or not) which are actionable items (can be focused, selected) and
associated label boxes which contain the TFR number and ID. Those label boxes
are removed when the display range is greater than 200 NM.
The TFR data could be displayed either in North up mode with a display range from
10 NM to 750 NM or in Heading up mode with a display range from 5 NM to
375 NM.
The TFR display is updated every 12 minutes.
Upon selection of a TFR label box, a TFR text box (see upper left side in figure
above) is displayed with the same format (size, shape, etc.) as a Show Info dialog
box.
The TFR text box has a scroll bar within to allow the scrolling and display of all the
text and could be closed using the standard dialog box protocol.
The AIRMET text box is displayed when the “select” action is indicated while the cursor is
in the info box or on the AIRMET graphic (this allows the info box to expire but the
AIRMET to still be viewed).
The AIRMET text box has a separate summary top section, a neighbors medium section,
and a complete text bottom section with the following characteristics:
- The summary top section is large enough to support three lines of text.
- The neighbors medium section is a single drop-down button displaying the current
AIRMET.
- The complete text bottom section has a scroll bar, if necessary, to display the full
text.
The Significant Meteorological Information (SIGMET) display operates in the same way
as AIRMET display with differences in the types of areas as defined by the legend. The
boundaries are removed when the display range is above 350 NM (only the type labels
remain displayed).
The SIGMET data could be displayed either in North up mode with a display range from
1nm to 750 NM or in Heading up mode with a display range from 0.5 NM to 375 NM.
The SIGMET display is updated every 12 minutes.
The SIGMET info box has the same appearance and behavior than AIRMET info box and
contains the key word SIGMET, followed by the SIGMET type and the expiration time of
the SIGMET. The info box remains display until the action cursor is removed.
When the airplane enters in an SIGMET (and as long as it remains within), the word IN is
added in the legend at the matching type label.
The Continental United States (CONUS) coverage mask covers the map with the current
radar coverage as filled pastel green circles. According to this CONUS coverage, the XM
weather function may only be used in United States.
The CONUS coverage is exclusive and could not be displayed with any other views.
The CONUS display is updated every 5 minutes.
Except CONUS, multiple XM weather views may be displayed simultaneously (in layers)
considering the following display priority order:
View Priority
Storm Tops 1
NEXRAD 2
Satellite 3
Winds 4
Lightning 5
Clear Air Turbulence 6
Echo Tops 7
TFR 8
AIRMET 9
SIGMET 10
INTRODUCTION
The optional Head-up Guidance System (HGS) is an electronic and optical system that
generates and displays information in the pilot's forward field of view.
The system is designed so that the display appears to be towards infinity, allowing the pilot
to see the outside world as well as the information on the combiner without changing focus.
The HGS provides information during all phases of flight. The displayed information is
derived from airplane instruments and sensor data.
Two different levels of certification of HGS may be installed on the airplane:
- HGS not capable of HUD 2/3,
- HGS capable of HUD 2/3.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The HGS provides attitude, speed, altitude, flight path, guidance, and other situational
information to the pilot in symbolic format. Basic flight information is available during all
phases of flight. The HGS also provides display functions for Flight Director guidance, HGS
guided approach, visual approach, unusual attitude and take-off guidance.
The pilot is made aware of the loss of any required displayed information for the HGS, due to
unavailable airplane sensor or equipment data, through the obvious blanking of display
elements or the display of special status messages.
The HGS combiner is removed from the pilot's forward field-of view by moving it to the stowed
position. The HGS display brightness can be adjusted, from zero to full intensity through the
brightness control located on the combiner. A manual adjustment mode is available that
allows a constant luminance to be set by the pilot. An automatic adjustment mode is also
available that allows a constant contrast ratio to be set by the pilot (the actual luminance of
the combiner display varies with the sensed luminance of the ambient light).
The HGS records the detected faults (in airplane equipment, airplane sensors and HGS LRU)
and reports the system status to the airplane Central Maintenance Computer (CMC).
In HUD2 and HUD3, the HGS also records the landing performance data and sends it to
printer upon request.
The HGS computer receives the approach parameters like the localizer track, the runway
length, the runway elevation, and the reference glideslope from the Flight Management
Windows.
The HGS is composed of three components:
- HGS computer,
- Overhead Unit (OHU),
- HGS combiner.
The optical effects of the curved windshield are compensated for in the optics and pre-
distortion map.
HGS COMPUTER
The HGS computer provides the symbology drive signals to the OHU.
These signals are derived from internal calculations, which determine the position and form
of the flight symbology to be presented, dependent on the airplane equipment and sensor
data received by the HGS computer.
The HGS computer provides display functions for Flight Director (FD) guidance, HGS guided
approach, visual approach and unusual altitude.
The HGS computer receives the approach, like the localizer track, the runway length, the
runway elevation, and the reference glideslope from the Flight Management Window. These
parameters are used to display synthetic runway, swinging localizer and glideslope
reference line.
HGS monitor data fed back from OHU to verify the conformal symbols are properly
positioned. HGS blanks the display if a failure is detected or removes the symbol that is not
at its expected position.
OVERHEAD UNIT
The OHU projects the flight symbology, generated by the HGS computer, onto the combiner.
HGS COMBINER
The combiner is an optical element that optically combines displayed flight symbology with
the pilot's view through the airplane windscreen.
This optical design permits various symbols, like the artificial horizon, to overlay
corresponding features of the outside world.
The combiner also displays the flight symbology at optical infinity, allowing the pilot to see
the information without a shift in eye focus.
The combiner also includes controls to change brightness and contrast for HGS with EFVS
or brightness only for HGS.
To move the combiner glass from the stow to the operating position, push the stow lever and
rotate the combiner glass down and forward until the combiner glass moves into the
operating position. When the combiner glass moves into the operating position, the stow
switch automatically turns on the high-voltage power supply in the OHU. After a brief warm-
up period, the OHU projects symbology onto the combiner glass.
The HUD display brightness can be adjusted, from zero to full intensity through the
brightness control located on the combiner:
- A manual adjustment mode is available that allows a constant luminance to be set by
the pilot.
- An automatic adjustment mode is also available that allows a constant contrast ratio to
be set by the pilot (the actual luminance of the combiner display varies with the sensed
luminance of the ambient light).
PRINCIPAL DIAGRAM
The HGS computer requires inputs from other systems in the airplane. The HGS receives
these inputs through dual independent input/output subsystems contained within the HGS
computer. These inputs consist of digital and analog data from these sensors and
equipment:
- Inertial Reference Unit (IRU),
- Radio Altimeter (RA),
- Modular Avionics Units (MAU),
- Pilot yoke.
The HGS computer provides source selection among redundant HGS inputs. This allows the
HGS to revert to a valid source when a failure has occurred to the currently selected source.
The source selection in the HGS is the same as the one used in the corresponding ADI.
HGS MODES
NOTE
RNP AR approach is described in this sub-section but is not yet available.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
OHU
HGS combiner
The following paragraph describes the power supply of the different equipment of the Head
up Guidance System.
CONTROLS
In AUTO mode the brightness automatically changes to maintain the contrast level set by
the pilot. This gives a constant contrast ratio to the detected light conditions and allows the
display to remain visible without manual adjustment as the airplane travels through a variety
of light conditions.
In MAN mode the brightness level does not change once it is set by the pilot. Thus, when
the airplane travels through a variety of light conditions, it is possible for the display to not be
visible.
The HGS computer receives the approach and take-off parameters from the MAU via the
Flight Management Window.
The localizer track, runway elevation, glideslope and runway length parameters are
required:
- To display the glideslope reference, the swinging loc and the synthetic runway,
- To perform an HUD 2/3 approach.
The runway length, runway elevation, localizer track and glideslope parameters displayed
in the STAR / App tab of the Arrival POF are sent to the HGS Computer after the crew
members have confirmed them via the HUD CONFIRM soft key.
If the HGS is not installed, the HUD CONFIRM soft key is removed.
Once there is data in all of the four fields (including dashes), HUD CONFIRM softkey
becomes selectable.
Selecting the soft key confirms data for the HGS and the softkey becomes non-selectable
again until a change is made to any one of the parameters.
Upon selection of the runway, all the runway information is retrieved from the database
and displayed automatically.
If the parameters are not confirmed:
- The synthetic runway, the swinging localizer and the glideslope reference are not
displayed,
- The HUD 2/3 approach capability is lost and NO HUD 2/3 annunciation is displayed
in the HUD.
NOTE
The correct setting of localizer true track is a key element for proper operation of HGS during
approach.
Approach category and minimums information are selected through the Landing Data tab.
If the HGS installed on the airplane is not capable of HUD 2/3, the HUD2 label is not
displayed and the HUD3 soft key is not selectable (greyed out) in the App Category
menu.
TEST SYNOPTIC
HUD DATA soft key allows to print the landing report while the airplane in on ground.
This soft key is inactive if airplane is not equipped with HGS capable of HUD 2/3.
The HGS landing report shows the parameters after a HUD3 or HUD2 approach:
- Touchdown bank angle (degrees)
- Glideslope deviation at 100 ft (dots)
- Touchdown vertical speed (ft/min)
- Localizer deviation at 100 ft (dots)
- Localizer deviation at touchdown (dots)
- Maximum localizer deviation (dots)
- Maximum localizer deviation during ground roll (dots)
- Maximum speed error negative (kts)
- Maximum speed error positive (kts)
- Touchdown lateral position (ft)
- Touchdown longitudinal position (ft)
INDICATIONS
HUD SYMBOLOGY
The HUD symbology is designed to enable the pilot to control and monitor the airplane
during all flight phases, whether being manually flown or when using the autopilot.
It is designed to be consistent with the ADI display formats to prevent any ambiguity
between the head-up and the head-down displays.
The following symbologies are provided by the HGS:
- Attitude information,
- Airspeed information,
- Altitude information,
- Conformal symbology (Flight path, heading scale, conformal selected course, conformal
selected heading, synthetic runway),
- Energy and speed management (Flight Path acceleration, speed error tape, vertical
speed, thrust director),
- Source annunciations,
- Miscompares and Failure annunciations,
- Flight Management System information,
- Navigation information,
- TCAS advisory with corrective action,
- Flight control mode / HGS mode annunciations,
- Flight director guidance and mode annunciations,
- Autothrottle annunciations,
- EGPWS windshear annunciations,
- Remaining runway distance during rollout at landing,
- Unusual attitude recovery.
NOTE
The symbology shown later in this sub-section is for identification purposes only.
Enroute symbology
The enroute display provides situational awareness and flight director information to the
pilot during enroute operations. FMS information is also available. This is the default
display when the airplane is in air.
A typical representation of the symbology for the Enroute display is shown in the figure.
Take-off symbology
The visual take-off display provides situational awareness to the pilot during the takeoff
roll without active guidance.
A typical representation of the symbology for the visual takeoff display is shown in the
following figure.
SYMBOL ID#
Rotation Symbol 1
Longitudinal Acceleration 4
Approach symbology
A typical representation of the symbology for the HGS Approach display in HUD 3
mode is shown in the figure.
SYMBOL ID#
Glideslope Reference Line 1
Swinging Localizer 3
Synthetic Runway 4
Marker Beacons 5
Digital Airspeed 7
Flight Director 14
- If HGS is not capable of HUD 2/3, the FD is controlled by the pitch and roll
command signals from the Automatic Flight Control System (AFCS):
■ LPV approach
In LPV mode the HGS replaces the altitude and airspeed tapes with numeric
representations, same as with ILS approaches. The HSI is also replaced similar to
an ILS approach, except the LPV approach is using GPS data instead of ILS data.
■ RNP AR approach
During unusual attitudes (same triggering logics as the head-down ADI), the HGS display
will automatically switch to a format designed for recognition and recovery assistance.
When the airplane attitude is restored to a stable condition, the display format is returned
to the operating display format. A typical representation of the symbology for the unusual
attitude display is shown in the figure.
SYMBOL ID#
Alternate Source Selection 1
Airspeed Fault 3
Attitude Fault 4
Attitude Comparator 7
Heading Comparator 8
Altitude Comparator 9
Airspeed Comparator 10
Localizer Comparator 11
Glideslope Comparator 12
Glideslope Fault 15
Heading Fault 16
Localizer Fault 17
SYMBOL ID#
Pitch Chevron 1
Track Pointer 5
Slip/Skid Indicator 7
Flare Cue 17
Symbols description and illustrations are grouped under each chapter according to:
- Mode annunciations and roll scale,
- Attitude Direction Indicator,
- Airspeed,
- Altitude,
- Horizontal Situation Indicator and navigation data.
Navigation mode
Take-off mode
Approach mode
FIGURE 02-34_20-20-16 - ADI IN APPROACH MODE WITH HGS CAPABLE OF HUD 2/3
The Flight Path Symbol is position-limited either by other symbology (airspeed and
altitude tape scales) or by the display field-of-view. When this occurs the FPS is ghosted.
This indicates that the FPS is no longer conformal with the realworld scene.
On final approach, the crosswind limit beyond which the FPS is ghosted depends on the
approach speed, as well as the selected guidance mode. An example is provided in the
table below, for an approach speed of 110 kt:
Crosswind limit for FPS in the HUD
Left Right
Speed and altitude scales not displayed 21 kt 22-23 kt
(LPV or ILS approach)
Speed and altitude scales displayed 18 kt 15-16 kt
ADI WINDOW
The below description is only applicable for airplane equipped with HGS capable of HUD
2/3.
When HUD2 or HUD3 mode approach is active the following annunciations are displayed in
ADI:
- HUD white annunciation is displayed to indicate the flight director is being driven by the
HGS and not AFCS.
- HUD condition:
o is displayed as reminder for the pilot to reduce the airplane thrust levers to idle
for touchdown. If active, the Auto-Throttle reduce the thrust levers to idle.
o is displayed as a reminder for the pilot to initiate flare.
o is displayed below 500 feet AGL when HUD2 or HUD3 capability is lost, or if
approach and landing tolerance is out of tolerance.
, and are displayed flashing for 10 sec then they are steady.
SYSTEM MONITORING
The critical symbol monitor tests the integrity of the HGS display path by monitoring the
displayed position of 10 selected critical symbols:
- Airplane reference,
- Horizon line,
- Flight path,
- Ground roll reference,
- HGS ground roll guidance cue,
- Flight Director,
- Unusual attitude airplane reference,
- Unusual reference horizon line,
- Test symbol,
- Speed error tape.
The critical symbol monitor indicates a failure if a symbol’s measured deviation from the
expected position or the deviation between the calculated sensor value and the actual
sensor input value exceeds a specified tolerance.
The system response to this fault detection is either the blanking of the entire display, or the
removal of the individual critical symbol from the display.
An optically combiner alignment detector using a LED and two detectors continuously
measures the angle of the combiner glass. An advisory CAS message and HUD
annunciation are displayed if the combiner misalignment error gets outside the acceptable
range. The CAS message can be displayed only during CAT2 or HUD 2/3 approach.
ACTIVE PROTECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The Head-up Guidance System is protected by circuit breakers located above the overhead
panel.
CAS MESSAGES
CHECK COURSE LH pilot and RH pilot ILS courses are different during
HUD2 or HUD3 approach.
CHECK HUD SETUP HGS capable of HUD 2/3 does not receive runway
data, localizer track and glideslope angle.
CHECK RA SOURCE LH pilot and RH pilot radio altimeter sources are the
same during HUD2 or HUD3 approach.
DISENGAGE AP USE HUD During HUD3 approach, the altitude is below 1,000 ft
and the Autopilot is engaged.
HUD 2/3 NOT AVAIL HGS is not capable of HUD 2/3 while HUD2 or HUD3
approach mode is selected.
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HGS (OPTION) CODDE 1
ISSUE 20
ABNORMAL OPERATION DGT94085
GENERAL
INTRODUCTION
The Enhanced Vision System (EVS) is an enhancement of the existing HUD 2/3 capable
HGS. In case of poor visibility or night condition, the EVS improves the perception of
external environment.
The expected gain of EVS (i.e. ability for the LH pilot to see the environment details -
through infrared image - before the RH pilot - through natural vision) depends on the
ambient conditions:
Although most of the time the scene is viewed first by the LH pilot through the EVS image,
the real scene is generally seen first by the RH pilot. The LH pilot will normally see the real
scene before reaching the approach minima:
- In night conditions: vehicles, obstacles, environment and airport features are visible in
the image provided there is enough infrared contrast (image is weather dependant).
EVS image is mainly valuable on dimmed terrains and in mountainous areas.
- In day conditions: for the conditions listed in the above table, lights are the best seen
features in the HGS combiner.
The EVS has the ability to display an image from the forward looking infrared camera on the
HGS combiner as well as on the MDU.
The system components consist of an Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU), an external InfraRed
Window (IRW), sensor controls and an Airplane Identification Tag (AIT), in addition to the
regular HGS components.
Controls
Indications
SOURCES
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
The ISU and the IRW are installed in the nose cone upper part under a fairing.
DESCRIPTION
The Enhanced Vision System (EVS) has the ability to display an image of the real world
scene in raster format on the HGS combiner as well as on the MDU. This image is generated
by an Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU), which is installed in the nose of the airplane. The infrared
image is scaled, aligned, and adjusted (as required, during initial installation) to overlay the
real world scene as viewed through the HGS combiner. The ISU provides an image of at least
certain runway features (landing lights) and some features of the surrounding terrain and
obstacles. The general intent of providing this type of image to the pilot is enhanced
situational awareness at night and in certain low visibility environmental conditions.
The infrared sensor image can be selected for display on the HGS combiner and /or MDU
anytime the pilot desires additional situational information.
The general intent of providing this type of image to the pilot is enhanced situational
awareness at night and in certain low visibility environmental conditions.
During taxiing and take-off the EVS provides an image of taxiway and runway lights, other
airplane and ground vehicles, as well as other ground features that can be recognized by the
pilot.
During approach and landing the EVS provides an image of the runway environment, other
airplane and ground vehicles, and ground features.
The Infrared Sensor Unit (ISU) is the key component of the system responsible for
generating the infrared video image. The Infrared Sensor Unit creates a raster format video
image representative of the infrared scene from the nose of the airplane.
INFRARED WINDOW:
The airplane specific InfraRed Window (IRW) is mounted in the airplane to protect the ISU
from the elements, maintain the integrity of the fuselage and allow the scene's infrared
energy to pass through the window and reach the ISU. The IRW includes the window flange
and a connector for installation on specific airplane. The IRW is fitted with an integral
heating element to prevent fogging and icing of the window. The power to this heating
element is controlled by the ISU.
The IRW is fitted with 2 temperature sensors and with a thermal cut off device that switch off
the heating of the IRW when its temperature is above 80°C.
The Airplane Identification Tag (AIT) is used to identify that the ISU is installed in an
authorized application.
CONTROL
There are 2 control potentiometers (BRighTness and CONTRAST) which are mounted
concentrically on the same shaft on the combiner and wired to the HGS system only.
Adjustment of these display parameters on the EVS image are performed by the HGS.
Both potentiometers have 270 degrees of rotation movement, with fixed stops at the
lower and higher ends of their range. This is different from the main HGS display
brightness control, which is a single continuously rotating knob.
The HUD symbology is the master brightness control and the EVS image is the slave: the
EVS image brightness "follows" the HUD symbology brightness and its level is limited by
the symbology brightness. In AUTO mode (SYMBOLOGY control), both EVS image and
symbology brightness evolve with the ambient light.
It is recommended to adjust HUD symbology brightness first, then the EVS image
brightness.
The EVS rotary switch pushbutton is installed on the instrument panel located on a plate
accessible by both pilots.
This rotary switch pushbutton allows controlling the cryogenic cooler and the calibration
display.
The ISU uses a cryogenic cooler for best sensitivity and maximum performance of the
detector. The cryogenic cooler, controlled by the electronics inside the ISU, starts cooling
upon a cool down command from the pilot.
A three position rotary switch for the control of the ISU mode and cryogenic cooler:
- OFF: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is OFF.
- HIGH: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is on. ISU mode optimized to give the highest
level of details available in the EVS image in most conditions.
- LOW: the cryogenic cooler of the ISU is on. ISU mode dedicated to low visibility
operations.
When the EVS knob is set from OFF to HIGH or LOW, the sensor cool down cycle is
initiated. Cooldown takes approximately 10 minutes, during which no image can be
displayed.
A pushbutton located on the top of the EVS rotary switch allows to:
- Correct a bad image quality (trails, excessive saturated image, etc…).
- Adapt the scene in front of it for a better image quality.
The calibration is initiated as soon as the switch is released.
A calibration is automatically performed when the camera cooler is manually switched on
(HIGH or LOW).
During calibration, CAL annunciation is displayed in the upper left corner of the HUD and
the EVS image is removed.
The EVS kill / dim pushbutton located on the yoke allows instantly displaying or removing
the EVS image from the HGS combiner. It also allows dimming this image.
The intended function of the kill / dim switch is to improve the ability to see through the
EVS image in the HUD in critical situations, without removing the hands from the yoke
(e.g. IMC to VMC transition, taxiing at night, etc.).
When the unusual attitudes are displayed on the HGS combiner, the EVS image is
automatically removed. When the correct attitudes are recovered the LH pilot can select
the EVS image with the EVS kill / dim pushbutton.
The EVS kill / dim pushbutton has no effect on the EVS image displayed in the MDU, it
only affects the EVS image in the HUD:
- A short depress (< 800 ms) on the EVS pushbutton allows:
o Removing the EVS image,
o Restoring the EVS image (if it was previously removed).
- A long depress (> 800 ms) on the EVS pushbutton allows:
o Dimming the EVS image,
o Setting the EVS image from a dimmed to a not-dimmed status,
o Restoring the EVS image to a dimmed status (if it was previously removed)
Dimming or un-dimming the EVS image will take 1 second, per design, whereas killing or
restoring the image will be instantaneous.
Long
Long
Short
Short
Long
NO EVS IMAGE
INDICATION
At any time, whenever the EVS is operating, the LH pilot can display, dim or remove the
EVS image on the HGS combiner. The EVS image is combined with the HGS symbology.
FIGURE 02-34_21-00-09 - EVS IMAGE DISPLAYED ON THE HGS COMBINER (WITH HUD SUN
VISOR INSTALLED)
The HUD sun visor can also be used when the EVS is used. This HUD sun visor can be
clipped by the pilot on the concave surface of the glass of the combiner via three nylon
clips. HUD sun visor is intended to be used for all phases of flight, including approach.
The EVS mode annunciation is displayed in the upper left corner of the HUD:
INDICATION FUNCTION
INDICATION FUNCTION
The IR Video transmitted by the IR sensor is displayed (sensor IR image without any
symbology or modes annunciations added) on the MDU in the video window.
The IR video is connected from the sensor unit to the video module located in the MAU
and then is displayed in the video window in 2/3 format in the MDU (upper or lower) as
commanded by the crew members.
Refer to sub-section 02-31_4-00 IND & REC - VIDEO WINDOW (OPTIONAL) for video
window description.
Visual interference
Roman candle may be observed in moderate to heavy rainy conditions, for all the phases
of flight when the water droplets streak. This depends on water droplet size and intensity.
Streaks of water (big droplets) appeared like a series of vertical lines flowing outward
from the bottom of the screen to the top of the screen.
It may completely obscure the external view (especially in the 1/3 bottom area of the
image).
SYSTEM PROTECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The Enhanced Vision System is protected by circuit breakers located above the overhead
panel:
- EFVS CTRL circuit breaker (5 A) protects ISU,
- WINDOW POWER circuit breaker (20 A) protects IRU.
ABNORMAL OPERATION
CAS MESSAGES
INTRODUCTION
The FalconEye Head-Up Display (HUD) is an electronic and optical system that generates
and displays flight symbology in the pilot's primary field of view. The HUD image is
collimated to infinity on a combiner, and superimposed on the outside view. HUD display is
characterized by a wide field-of-view of 40° horizontal per 30° vertical.
Additionally, a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) conformal image (aligned and scaled with the
external scene) can be displayed at pilot’s discretion.
The HUD enables the pilot to control and monitor the flight during all flight phases (including
the taxi and the landing rollout phases), when being manually flown or when using the
autopilot.
The HUD intended function is to increase the pilot’s situational awareness in critical phases
of flight and on terrain-constrained environments, maintaining the safety margin "by staying
ahead of the airplane".
The displayed information comes from:
- Airplane sensors data,
- HUD databases for SVS image computation.
INTRODUCTION
The FalconEye Head-Up Display (HUD) is an electronic and optical system that generates
and displays flight symbology in the pilot's primary field of view. The HUD image is
collimated to infinity on a combiner, and superimposed on the outside view. HUD display is
characterized by a wide field-of-view of 40° horizontal per 30° vertical.
Additionally, a Synthetic Vision System (SVS) conformal image (aligned and scaled with the
external scene) can be displayed at pilot’s discretion.
The HUD enables the pilot to control and monitor the flight during all flight phases (including
the taxi and the landing rollout phases), when being manually flown or when using the
autopilot.
The HUD intended function is to increase the pilot’s situational awareness in critical phases
of flight and on terrain-constrained environments, maintaining the safety margin "by staying
ahead of the airplane".
The displayed information comes from:
- Airplane sensors data,
- HUD databases for SVS image computation.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The HUD-CU gets inputs from other systems (MAU1 / MAU2, RAs, IRS and GPS) through
dual independent input/output subsystems contained within the HUD computer.
These inputs consist of digital and analog data from these sensors and equipment:
- Inertial Reference Unit (IRS 1, IRS 2, optional IRS 3),
- GPS (GPS 1 and GPS 2),
- Radio Altimeter (RA 1 and optional RA 2),
- Modular Avionics Units (MAU 1 and MAU 2),
- Pilot yoke.
The HUD-CU generates the HUD symbology and SVS image and supplies them to the
Overhead projector Unit (OPU).
The HUD-CU receives flight information and display commands via ARINC 429 channels
from EASy avionics and sensors.
The OPU projects the flight symbology, generated by the HUD-CU, onto the Overhead
Combiner Unit (OCU).
The OPU relies on LCD technology.
The OCU optically displays flight symbology (and conformal SVS image when activated) at
optical infinity in front of the airplane, allowing the pilot to see the information without a shift
in eye focus and through a large field-of-view (40° horizontal by 30° vertical).
A sun visor tailored to the OCU glass element can be clipped onto the concave surface in
order to inverse contrast in very sunny conditions.
The OCU glass and sun visor can be protected by means of dedicated covers.
OCU positions
CAUTION
Do not push forward on the OCU otherwise the mechanism could be damaged.
ERP symbols are displayed for 30 seconds once the OCU glass is deployed, then they
disappear until the OCU glass is deployed again.
The pilot's eye is in the correct reference position when:
- The white ball on the instrument panel is visually in line with the red ball located on
the RH windshield post, and
- The four symbols of the ERP symbols can be seen at the edges of the OCU glass at
the same time.
Brightness setting
The HUD display brightness can be adjusted, from zero to full intensity through the
brightness control located on the HUD-CP:
- An automatic adjustment mode that allows a constant brightness ratio to be set by
the pilot (the actual luminance of the OCU display varies with the sensed luminance
of the ambient light). This mode is set by default during the HUD system initialization.
- A manual adjustment mode is also available that allows a constant luminance.
Additionally the HUD can display at pilot’s discretion a SVS image, based on:
- Flight data from avionics sensors (IRS, GPS, RA),
- Three worldwide databases:
o Terrain database (including oceans, lake and rivers),
o Obstacle database (for obstacles taller than 200 ft height),
o Navigation database (in fact 2 databases are loaded in HUD, corresponding to
2 adjacent AIRAC cycles of 28 days).
Databases are stored in the HUD Mass Memory Storage. They are prepared on ground via
a dedicated tool (data convertor) and are then uploaded in HUD Mass Memory Storage via a
laptop connected to the RJ-45 maintenance port on the HUD-CU.
The SVS image has the same field of view than the HUD (40° horizontal per 30° vertical)
and is aligned and scaled with the external scene (conformal image).
The HUD symbology remains overlaid on top of this SVS image.
The SVS intended function is, in limited visibility, during day and night conditions:
- To provide a rough visual awareness of surroundings (terrain, landscape, obstacles)
whatever the visibility,
- To provide additional visual aids (ICAO airport identifiers, obstacles, terrain, water
areas) to help the pilot check that the midterm trajectory is correct, and make him aware
of possible conflict with terrain or obstacles,
- To support the pilot’s preparation for the visual cues search in approach (SVS clear
zone).
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
CONTROLS
HUD-CP controls:
- XVS knob (OFF / ON): to switch off / on the SVS image,
- SVS MIN RANGE knob: to set SVS MIN RANGE value,
- HUD BRIGHT:
o Push the knob to select automatic or manual global brightness (HUD
symbology and SVS image),
o Turn the knob to manually adjust the global brightness:
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the display intensity,
Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to decrease the display intensity.
In MAN mode, the brightness level does not change once set. Thus, when the airplane
travels through a variety of light conditions, HUD display can get non-visible.
In AUTO mode, the brightness automatically changes to maintain the commanded
brightness. This gives a constant brightness ratio to the detected light conditions and
allows the display to remain visible without manual adjustment whatever the conditions.
The image brightness scale appears on HUD as soon as the HUD BRIGHT knob is used
and it disappears 5 sec. after the last action on the brightness control.
YOKE CONTROLS
o In approach phase, a long press removes the synthetic runway. The HUD SYMB
pushbutton has to be pushed until the synthetic runway symbol is removed (this is
the way to do a long push).
The HUD-CU receives the take-off and approach parameters from the MAU via the Flight
Management Window.
The selected runway and the glide slope parameters are required to display the Vertical
Path Reference Line, the extended centerline and the synthetic conformal runway.
It is not necessary to click on the HUD CONFIRM soft key after setting the glide slope
reference.
NOTE
The HUD CONFIRM soft key is inoperative.
Upon selection of the runway, all the runway information is retrieved from the database and
displayed automatically. Approach category and minimums information are selected through
the Landing Data tab.
NOTE
- When selecting the “CAT2 / HUD2” item, only the Automatic CAT2 function is available, the
Manual HUD2 function remaining inoperative.
- Although HUD is not HUD3 capable, the “HUD3” item appears selectable. Do not select this
“HUD3” item, as anyway the HUD3 function remains inoperative.
TEST SYNOPTIC
NOTE
Although HUD is not HUD3 capable, the HUD DATA soft key appears selectable. Do not select
this HUD DATA item, as anyway the HUD DATA soft key remains inoperative.
INDICATIONS
HUD symbology is designed to be consistent with the ADI display formats to prevent any
ambiguity between the head-up and the head-down displays.
The following symbology is displayed on the HUD:
- Basic flight data (speed scale, altitude scale, attitudes, Flight Path Vector, Acceleration
Chevron, …)
- AFCS-driven Flight Director, with or without auto-pilot engaged,
- AFCS-driven Thrust Director when autothrottle is engaged and FD/TD is shown in PDU,
- HUD-driven Thrust Director when autothrottle is not engaged,
- Navigation data,
- Autopilot and autothrottle modes and status,
- Synthetic runway including runway axis,
- Unusual attitudes recovery,
- TCAS alerts and guidance,
- EGPWS alerts,
- Alerts (e.g. “WINDSHEAR”), annunciations and sensors discrepancy flags.
HUD SYMBOLOGY
The LH pilot can choose between two HUD symbology display modes (regardless of the
SVS terrain image):
- “Basic” HUD symbology (decluttered mode): automatically displays only relevant
symbols for the current phase of flight,
- "Secondary" HUD symbology (scales on mode): displays additional symbols for the
current phase of flight.
The LH pilot can switch between the two modes by pressing the “HUD SYMB”
pushbutton located on the LH yoke (short push).
When the secondary display mode is selected, a SEC label is displayed in the upper right
zone of the OCU.
During an unusual attitude, the HUD automatically switches to one of the following
specific displays designed for recognition and recovery assistance:
- First level of unusual attitude (roll above 56°): symbology is de-cluttered by
removing unnecessary information,
- Second level of unusual attitude (pitch above +30° / below -20° or roll above
70°): dedicated symbology.
When the airplane attitude is restored within the limits, the display returns to the
standard format.
Phases of flight
The HUD symbology display (regardless of the SVS image) depends on the phase of flight.
Five phases of flight are considered:
- Taxi,
- Take-Off / Go-Around,
- Enroute (Climb / Cruise / Descent),
- Approach,
- Rollout after landing.
The transition between the successive phases of flight is depicted in bold in the figure below.
■ Taxi
During the taxi phase, the basic display is a light symbology mode, without pitch,
airspeed and altitude scales.
Note that when the aircraft is on ground, the FPV has a specific design:
o The FPV is located two degrees below the airplane reference symbol.
o Small legs are added below the FPV.
The secondary display is identical to the Take-Off / Go-Around (TOGA) display (see
below). If the crew wants to anticipate the take-off, and have the adapted display
before acting on the throttle, he is able to select the TOGA display using the
HUD SYMB pushbutton on the LH yoke.
■ Take-off / Go-around
During the Take-Off / Go-Around phase, the basic and secondary modes are
identical.
During the enroute phase, the speed and altitude scales are removed. The
speed and altitude readout are still displayed, at the same position as when the
scales are displayed. The crew is able to display these scales, using the
HUD SYMB pushbutton on the LH yoke, if the secondary (SEC) display mode
seems to be more adapted.
■ Approach
The approach display aims to be as similar as possible for all kinds of approaches
(ILS, LPV, non-precision approaches …). With this aim in view, the symbology
philosophy will be common to all approaches, even if some symbols will be specific
to one approach (for instance, the EPU, attached to the lateral deviation pointer, will
be displayed during RNP approaches only).
The pilot is able to switch between display modes by actuating the HUD SYMB
pushbutton.
The basic display mode presents a symbology similar to ILS symbology: the
airspeed and altitude scales are removed, and the airspeed, altitude and radio
altitude readout are attached to the FPV.
The secondary mode displays the airspeed and altitude scales. The airspeed and
barometric altitude readout attached to the FPV are removed.
FPV saturation
In case of crosswind, the scales follow the FPV, until reaching a saturated position.
For a typical approach speed of 110 kt, the maximum crosswind, which can be
reached without reaching saturation of FPV, is the following:
• Without scales: 20.5 kt left/right crosswind,
• With scales: 17.5 kt left crosswind, 15 kt right crosswind.
When the FPV is saturated and non-conformal anymore (not showing the real
direction of the aircraft), it is dashed.
In this situation, the Flight Director, positioned relatively to the FPV, remains
correct. It means that the task of the pilot to follow the FD with the FPV remains the
same even when the FPV is not conformal (the FD is inside the FPV when the
aircraft is correctly stabilized on the good trajectory).
During ILS or LPV approaches, the course bug is set to the approach course. The
associated value of this course is provided by the CRS readout.
FIGURE 02-34_22-20-23 - COURSE BUG VALUE (CRS READOUT) DURING ILS (OR LPV)
APPROACH
■ Roll-out
During the rollout phase, the basic and secondary modes are available. As usual
the pilot is able to switch between basic and secondary symbology display modes
using the HUD SYMB pushbutton.
■ Vertical deviation
The vertical deviation scale is the same during all LNAV/VGP approaches.
The deviation is displayed on a 4 dots scale with the specific VGP pointer until the
VGP mode is active and VGP deviation is smaller than 0.5 dots.
When the vertical deviation becomes smaller than 0.5 dots, the VGP deviation is
displayed on the 2 dots scale linked to the VPRL as for all other approaches
(ILS/LPV). Then the vertical deviation is displayed on the 2 dots scale even if the
deviation increases. The deviation is displayed saturated at 1.5 dots when greater
than 1.5 dots.
■ Lateral deviation
The lateral deviations provided in HUD are the one displayed in the HSI
Head-Down.
The navigation deviation is displayed below the lateral deviation scale. The
approach deviation is displayed above the lateral deviation scales.
When the LOC or SBA NAV source (ILS or LPV approach) is active, the lateral
deviation scale is a 2 dots scale, otherwise it is a 4 dots scale.
The lateral deviations have 3 different shapes for preview, armed and active.
During LPV approach or LNAV/VGP approach, if ILS frequency is tuned, lateral ILS
pointer is displayed in HUD inopportunely.
■ Negative altitude
In case of a negative altitude, the minus character (“-”) precedes the altitude value
while the “NEG” symbol is used in the same case in PDU.
The NAV source annunciations provide the source of the lateral deviations (as in
IPFD for Head-Down).
When the NAV source is active (Magenta Head-Down), the NAV source is written in
big character. When the NAV source is armed (Cyan Head-Down) or preview (white
Head-Down), the NAV source is written in small character.
When the NAV source is the same on both sides of the cockpit, the NAV source is
displayed in big character and boxed.
If a FMS reversion FMS2 to FMS1 has been performed in application of a basic
AFM procedure on the RH side, the FMS NAV source is identical on LH and RH
sides: FMS1. In that case, when FMS1 NAV source is armed or in Preview, the
FMS NAV source is displayed in HUD but not boxed, whereas it is displayed boxed
in PDU. Remark: it is correctly displayed boxed when FMS1 NAV source is active.
When the NAV source is failed, the NAV source annunciation is removed instead of
being displayed in big character and boxed. Pilot is aware of the loss of NAV source
since other annunciations appear when the NAV source is lost (CAS message,
deviations flag, approach annunciation...).
Display logics for distance indication in approach is different from IPFD logic and
depends on the approach type:
Synthetic runway fault: RWY flag is displayed in the bottom right corner when the
airplane is at less than 10Nm far from the DEST airport, and the landing runway is still not
selected, to inform the crew that the SVS synthetic runway will not be displayed.
RWY flag is also displayed when a Go Around is performed whereas there is no failure.
The EGPWS messages displayed on OCU are “Ground Prox”, “Pull Up”,
“Windshear caution”, “Windshear Warning” and “STP” message.
Only the “STP” message (for “Steep Approach”) has a specific position, the other
are located at the same position on OCU.
■ Symbolic runway
The symbolic runway appears when the landing runway is selected in the FMW and
airplane is less than 80 NM from destination. It is removed when the airplane is
below 1,200 ft HATh (Height Above Threshold) and the airplane is less than 5 NM
from the runway (when the conformal runway symbol is displayed).
The symbolic runway is composed of a poll of 1000 meters high and an oval within
which is written the Runway designator (example here below on the figure “18”).
The bottom of the poll is positioned on the touchdown zone.
The symbolic runway computation (runway and axis) is based on runway threshold
coordinates extracted from HUD Navigation database. LPV FAS (Final Approach
Segment) data are used when available.
The deviation between runway symbol and real runway depends on the position of
the runway in OCU: the projection is degraded when the runway symbol is located
on the side of the OCU.
The thickness of the runway axis is influenced by the SVS brightness button.
■ Conformal runway
The conformal runway is displayed when the aircraft is below 1,200 ft HATh.
In addition to the geographical conformal runway edges, the runway extended
centerline and the aiming point, the conformal runway features the displaced
threshold and crossbars information.
Aiming point brackets and runway axis are computed and displayed the same way
as symbolic runway.
The width of the runway is based on the runway width data extracted from the HUD
Navigation database (with a 5 m offset on each side in order to avoid masking the
runway lights).
The displaced threshold is represented on the symbol, in dotted lines, conformal to
the real displaced threshold based on the HUD Navigation database displaced
threshold values.
Approach ramp crossbars are represented at 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 ft from
threshold. They are laterally displaced, compared to the real crossbars, in order to
avoid masking the real lights with the symbol.
A long push on the HUD SYMB pushbutton allows the crew displaying or removing
the conformal runway symbol. A short push still allows the pilot to switch between
the two modes (with or without the airspeed and altitude scales).
The conformal runway symbol is automatically removed when passing 50 ft RA in
approach.
SVS IMAGE
The SVS image has the same field of view than the HUD (40° horizontal per 30° vertical)
and is aligned and scaled with the external scene (conformal image).
The HUD symbology remains overlaid on top of this SVS image.
Obstacles are sorted and depicted according to three dedicated shapes (tower,
building and other obstacles).
SVS obstacle layer is displayed when SVS (or CVS for A/C with M-OPT061) is
selected, and covers SVS clear zones.
This layer contains the ICAO codes of airports including the destination airport.
These symbols are displayed only when SVS is selected. These symbols are also
displayed in clear zone.
The ICAO code of the DEST is depicted as soon as a DEST airfield is selected by
the pilot in the FMW page and the airplane is at less than 80 NM from the DEST. It
is displayed as long the Landing Runway is not selected by the crew and the
airplane is not below 1,200 ft HATh and at less than 5 NM from the DEST.
The ICAO codes of the other terrains are depicted if they are located within 20 NM
around the airplane. The runways of these airports are also depicted in SVS.
A clear zone is an area without SVS terrain display (obstacle and SVS symbology are still
displayed). A clear zone is a geographical conformal area. There are two clear zones in
the HUD:
- SVS Min Range clear zone
- SVS runway clear zone
In order to get the benefits of SVS without affecting the visibility of external scene in
the foreground, a clear zone in SVS terrain can be manually commanded by the
pilot: SVS MIN RANGE. The SVS MIN RANGE clear zone appears at the bottom of
the display, SVS terrain being displayed only when further than the SVS MIN
RANGE.
The SVS MIN RANGE represents the bottom proportion of SVS coverage in the
combiner, i.e. the minimum range from the aircraft to start displaying the SVS
image.
SVS Min Range can be set from 0 to 75 NM via the HUD-CP. SVS MIN RANGE
value is set as a visibility in feet / SM or kilometers depending on InHg / hPa
selection.
During the approach, while the aircraft is getting down, the SVS MIN RANGE
causes a clearing of the SVS layer in the bottom of the HUD.
In order to get the benefits of SVS in approach without affecting the useful part of
the external scene return, a geographical conformal “Runway clear zone” is created
in SVS terrain:
- An area located ahead of the runway threshold which length (1.5 * L on the
picture here below) depends on the minimum height entered by the pilot in
FMW to make the landing reference cue unmistakable. The width of this area
is 0.4 NM.
- A 0.3 NM width area around the runway (starting at landing threshold).
Thanks to the SVS Runway Clear Zone, outside visual references (or EVS image if
EVS option is installed) are not masked by the SVS image.
The SVS Runway Clear Zone is not activated in HUD until V-Speeds have been
sent to EASy (via the Send soft key in the FMW Landing Data tab).
The definition of the size of the Runway clear zone should depend on the approach
path from the selected approach. Nevertheless, the approach path taken into
account for the computation of the Runway clear zone is always 3 degrees.
It has for consequence that the Runway clear zone is longer than expected when
the approach path is greater than 3 degrees.
For instance during an approach with a DA of 1000 ft AGL and an approach path of
4.5 degrees (LFLB airport in the here below illustration), the length of the Runway
clear zone is 4.5 NM whereas it should be 3 NM.
■ SVS MIN RANGE clear zone and SVS runway clear zone
As the SVS min range clear zone is attached to the aircraft and the SVS runway
clear zone is attached to the runway, both are combined when aircraft is closer to
the runway.
FIGURE 02-34_22-20-54 - SVS MIN RANGE CLEAR ZONE AND RUNWAY CLEAR ZONE
■ SVS annunciations
A SVS annunciation is displayed in the bottom right corner of the OCU in case
SVS is failed. In that case, SVS image is removed from the OCU.
A bar graph is temporarily displayed in the bottom left corner of the OCU to indicate
to the level of the SVS brightness to the pilot. This bar graph is displayed as soon
as pilot pushes the XVS brightness control and it is shown for 5 sec. after control is
released.
SVS Min range clear zone value selected by the pilot through the MIN RANGE
button on the Control Panel is temporarily displayed in the bottom left corner of the
OCU. This value is displayed when pilot moves the SVS min range control and is
shown for 5 sec. after control is released.
- SVS min range is displayed in feet and SM in case barometric setting is Inch.
- SVS min range is displayed in kilometers in case barometric setting is hPa.
The following HUD SVS related annunciations may be displayed in both PFD:
- SVS ON,
- SVS SBY,
- NO SVS.
The HUD-CU provides HUD image that can be displayed on the VIDEO window, on the
upper or lower MDU, according to the selection made by the crew.
CONTROLS
HUD-CP controls:
- HUD BRIGHT:
o Push the knob to select automatic or manual global brightness (HUD symbology and
SVS image). When manual is selected the MAN blue light illuminates and MAN BRT
annunciation is displayed in left part of OCU,
o Turn the knob to manually adjust the global brightness:
Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the display intensity,
Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to decrease the display intensity.
- SVS BRIGHT knob to manually adjust SVS image brightness (including terrain, obstacle
and symbology layers):
o Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the SVS image intensity,
o Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to decrease the SVS image intensity.
Refer to sub-section 02-34_23-20A for a description of the HUD controls dedicated to the
Enhanced Vision System.
In MAN mode, the brightness level does not change once set. Thus, when the airplane
travels through a variety of light conditions, HUD display can get non-visible.
In AUTO mode, the brightness automatically changes to maintain the commanded
brightness. This gives a constant brightness ratio to the detected light conditions and
allows the display to remain visible without manual adjustment whatever the conditions.
The image brightness scale appears on HUD as soon as the HUD BRIGHT knob is used
and it disappears 5 sec. after the last action on the brightness control.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
SVS SPLIT:
- Push the knob to select Min Range (R) or Angular (°),
- Turn the knob to adjust value of Min Range clear zone / Angular clear zone.
Min range: allows to set a distance from the airplane beyond which SVS is displayed in
HUD. SVS min range can be set from 0 to 75 NM.
Angular: allows to set the vertical angle (from horizontal line) above which SVS is
displayed in HUD. SVS angular clear zone can be set from -30 deg to 30 deg.
YOKE CONTROLS
o In approach phase, a long press removes the synthetic runway. The HUD SYMB
pushbutton has to be pushed until the synthetic runway symbol is removed (this is
the way to do a long push).
The HUD-CU receives the take-off and approach parameters from the MAU via the Flight
Management Window.
The selected runway and the glide slope parameters are required to display the Vertical
Path Reference Line, the extended centerline and the synthetic conformal runway.
It is not necessary to click on the HUD CONFIRM soft key (which is always grey) after
setting the glide slope reference.
Upon selection of the runway, all the runway information is retrieved from the database and
displayed automatically. Approach category and minimums information are selected through
the Landing Data tab.
TEST SYNOPTIC
NOTE
Although HUD is not HUD3 capable, the HUD DATA soft key appears selectable. Do not select
this HUD DATA item, as anyway the HUD DATA soft key remains inoperative.
INDICATIONS
HUD symbology is designed to be consistent with the ADI display formats to prevent any
ambiguity between the head-up and the head-down displays.
The following symbology is displayed on the HUD:
- Basic flight data (speed scale, altitude scale, attitudes, Flight Path Vector, Acceleration
Chevron, …)
- AFCS-driven Flight Director, with or without auto-pilot engaged,
- AFCS-driven Thrust Director when autothrottle is engaged and FD/TD is shown in PDU,
- HUD-driven Thrust Director when autothrottle is not engaged,
- Navigation data,
- Autopilot and autothrottle modes and status,
- Synthetic runway including runway axis,
- Unusual attitudes recovery,
- TCAS alerts and guidance,
- EGPWS alerts,
- Alerts (e.g. “WINDSHEAR”), annunciations and sensors discrepancy flags.
HUD SYMBOLOGY
The LH pilot can choose between two HUD symbology display modes (regardless of the
SVS terrain image):
- “Basic” HUD symbology (decluttered mode): automatically displays only relevant
symbols for the current phase of flight,
- "Secondary" HUD symbology (scales on mode): displays additional symbols for the
current phase of flight.
The LH pilot can switch between the two modes by pressing the “HUD SYMB”
pushbutton located on the LH yoke (short push).
When the secondary display mode is selected, a SEC label is displayed in the upper right
zone of the OCU.
During an unusual attitude, the HUD automatically switches to one of the following
specific displays designed for recognition and recovery assistance:
- First level of unusual attitude (roll above 56°): symbology is de-cluttered by
removing unnecessary information,
- Second level of unusual attitude (pitch above +30° / below -20° or roll above
70°): dedicated symbology.
When the airplane attitude is restored within the limits, the display returns to the
standard format.
Phases of flight
The HUD symbology display (regardless of the SVS image) depends on the phase of flight.
Five phases of flight are considered:
- Taxi,
- Take-Off / Go-Around,
- Enroute (Climb / Cruise / Descent),
- Approach,
- Rollout after landing.
The transition between the successive phases of flight is depicted in bold in the figure below.
■ Taxi
During the taxi phase, the basic display is a light symbology mode, without pitch,
airspeed and altitude scales.
Note that when the aircraft is on ground, the FPV has a specific design:
o The FPV is located two degrees below the airplane reference symbol.
o Small legs are added below the FPV.
The secondary display is identical to the Take-Off / Go-Around (TOGA) display (see
below). If the crew wants to anticipate the take-off, and have the adapted display
before acting on the throttle, he is able to select the TOGA display using the
HUD SYMB pushbutton on the LH yoke.
■ Take-off / Go-around
During the Take-Off / Go-Around phase, the basic and secondary modes are
identical.
During the enroute phase, the speed and altitude scales are removed. The
speed and altitude readout are still displayed, at the same position as when the
scales are displayed. The crew is able to display these scales, using the
HUD SYMB pushbutton on the LH yoke, if the secondary (SEC) display mode
seems to be more adapted.
■ Approach
The approach display aims to be as similar as possible for all kinds of approaches
(ILS, LPV, non-precision approaches …). With this aim in view, the symbology
philosophy will be common to all approaches, even if some symbols will be specific
to one approach (for instance, the EPU, attached to the lateral deviation pointer, will
be displayed during RNP approaches only).
The pilot is able to switch between display modes by actuating the HUD SYMB
pushbutton.
The basic display mode presents a symbology similar to ILS symbology: the
airspeed and altitude scales are removed, and the airspeed, altitude and radio
altitude readout are attached to the FPV.
The secondary mode displays the airspeed and altitude scales. The airspeed and
barometric altitude readout attached to the FPV are removed.
FPV saturation
In case of crosswind, the scales follow the FPV, until reaching a saturated position.
For a typical approach speed of 110 kt, the maximum crosswind, which can be
reached without reaching saturation of FPV, is the following:
• Without scales: 20.5 kt left/right crosswind,
• With scales: 17.5 kt left crosswind, 15 kt right crosswind.
When the FPV is saturated and non-conformal anymore (not showing the real
direction of the aircraft), it is dashed.
In this situation, the Flight Director, positioned relatively to the FPV, remains
correct. It means that the task of the pilot to follow the FD with the FPV remains the
same even when the FPV is not conformal (the FD is inside the FPV when the
aircraft is correctly stabilized on the good trajectory).
During ILS or LPV approaches, the course bug is set to the approach course. The
associated value of this course is provided by the CRS readout.
FIGURE 02-34_22-20A-24 - COURSE BUG VALUE (CRS READOUT) DURING ILS (OR LPV)
APPROACH
■ Roll-out
During the rollout phase, the basic and secondary modes are available. As usual
the pilot is able to switch between basic and secondary symbology display modes
using the HUD SYMB pushbutton.
■ Vertical deviation
The vertical deviation scale is the same during all LNAV/VGP approaches.
The deviation is displayed on a 4 dots scale with the specific VGP pointer until the
VGP mode is active and VGP deviation is smaller than 0.5 dots.
When the vertical deviation becomes smaller than 0.5 dots, the VGP deviation is
displayed on the 2 dots scale linked to the VPRL as for all other approaches
(ILS/LPV). Then the vertical deviation is displayed on the 2 dots scale even if the
deviation increases. The deviation is displayed saturated at 1.5 dots when greater
than 1.5 dots.
■ Lateral deviation
The lateral deviations provided in HUD are the one displayed in the HSI
Head-Down.
The navigation deviation is displayed below the lateral deviation scale. The
approach deviation is displayed above the lateral deviation scales.
When the LOC or SBA NAV source (ILS or LPV approach) is active, the lateral
deviation scale is a 2 dots scale, otherwise it is a 4 dots scale.
The lateral deviations have 3 different shapes for preview, armed and active.
■ Negative altitude
In case of a negative altitude, the minus character (“-”) precedes the altitude value
while the “NEG” symbol is used in the same case in PDU.
The NAV source annunciations provide the source of the lateral deviations (as in
IPFD for Head-Down).
When the NAV source is active (Magenta Head-Down), the NAV source is written in
big character. When the NAV source is armed (Cyan Head-Down) or preview (white
Head-Down), the NAV source is written in small character.
When the NAV source is the same on both sides of the cockpit, the NAV source is
displayed in big character and boxed.
If a FMS reversion FMS2 to FMS1 has been performed in application of a basic
AFM procedure on the RH side, the FMS NAV source is identical on LH and RH
sides: FMS1. In that case, when FMS1 NAV source is armed or in Preview, the
FMS NAV source is displayed in HUD but not boxed, whereas it is displayed boxed
in PDU. Remark: it is correctly displayed boxed when FMS1 NAV source is active.
When the NAV source is failed, the NAV source annunciation is removed instead of
being displayed in big character and boxed. Pilot is aware of the loss of NAV source
since other annunciations appear when the NAV source is lost (CAS message,
deviations flag, approach annunciation...).
Synthetic runway fault: RWY flag is displayed in the bottom right corner when the
airplane is at less than 10Nm far from the DEST airport, and the landing runway is still not
selected, to inform the crew that the SVS synthetic runway will not be displayed.
RWY flag is inhibited in TO / GA phase of flight.
The EGPWS messages displayed on OCU are “Ground Prox”, “Pull Up”,
“Windshear caution”, “Windshear Warning” and “STP” message.
Only the “STP” message (for “Steep Approach”) has a specific position, the other
are located at the same position on OCU.
■ Symbolic runway
The symbolic runway appears when the landing runway is selected in the FMW and
airplane is less than 80 NM from destination. It is removed when the airplane is
below 1,200 ft HATh (Height Above Threshold) and the airplane is less than 5 NM
from the runway (when the conformal runway symbol is displayed).
The symbolic runway is composed of a poll of 1000 meters high and an oval within
which is written the Runway designator (example here below on the figure “18”).
The bottom of the poll is positioned on the touchdown zone.
The symbolic runway computation (runway and axis) is based on runway threshold
coordinates extracted from HUD Navigation database. LPV FAS (Final Approach
Segment) data are used when available.
■ Conformal runway
The conformal runway is displayed when the aircraft is below 1,200 ft HATh.
In addition to the geographical conformal runway edges, the runway extended
centerline and the aiming point, the conformal runway features the displaced
threshold and crossbars information.
Aiming point brackets and runway axis are computed and displayed the same way
as symbolic runway.
The width of the runway is based on the runway width data extracted from the HUD
Navigation database (with a 5 m offset on each side in order to avoid masking the
runway lights).
The displaced threshold is represented on the symbol, in dotted lines, conformal to
the real displaced threshold based on the HUD Navigation database displaced
threshold values.
Approach ramp crossbars are represented at 1,000, 2,000 and 3,000 ft from
threshold. They are laterally displaced, compared to the real crossbars, in order to
avoid masking the real lights with the symbol.
A long push on the HUD SYMB pushbutton allows the crew displaying or removing
the conformal runway symbol. A short push still allows the pilot to switch between
the two modes (with or without the airspeed and altitude scales).
The conformal runway symbol is automatically removed when passing 50 ft RA in
approach.
SVS IMAGE
The SVS image has the same field of view than the HUD (40° horizontal per 30° vertical)
and is aligned and scaled with the external scene (conformal image).
The HUD symbology remains overlaid on top of this SVS image.
Obstacles are sorted and depicted according to three dedicated shapes (tower,
building and other obstacles).
SVS obstacle layer is displayed when SVS (or CVS for A/C with M-OPT063) is
selected, and covers SVS clear zones.
This layer contains the ICAO codes of airports including the destination airport.
These symbols are displayed only when SVS is selected. These symbols are also
displayed in clear zone.
The ICAO code of the DEST is depicted as soon as a DEST airfield is selected by
the pilot in the FMW page and the airplane is at less than 80 NM from the DEST. It
is displayed as long the Landing Runway is not selected by the crew and the
airplane is not below 1,200 ft HATh and at less than 5 NM from the DEST.
The ICAO codes of the other terrains are depicted if they are located within 20 NM
around the airplane. The runways of these airports are also depicted in SVS.
A clear zone is an area without SVS terrain display (obstacle and SVS symbology are still
displayed). A clear zone is a geographical conformal area. There are three clear zones in
the HUD:
- SVS Angular clear zone
- SVS Min Range clear zone
- SVS runway clear zone
In order to get the benefits of SVS without affecting the return of external scene at
foreground, a clear zone in SVS terrain can be manually commanded by the pilot
setting SVS SPLIT pushbutton on Angular (°). In that case, obstacles and
symbology are presented in the clear zone.
This clear mode will be used by the pilot during climb/cruise and initial descent
phase.
SVS angular clear zone mode is selected at HUD initialization, and set to 0 deg.
SVS angular clear zone can be set from -30 deg to 30 deg via SVS SPLIT knob.
In order to get the benefits of SVS without affecting the visibility of external scene in
the foreground, a clear zone in SVS terrain can be manually commanded by the
pilot setting SVS SPLIT pushbutton to SVS Min Range (R).
The SVS Min Range clear zone appears at the bottom of the display, SVS terrain
being displayed only when further than the SVS Min Range.
The SVS Min Range represents the bottom proportion of SVS coverage in the
combiner, i.e. the minimum range from the aircraft to start displaying the SVS
image.
SVS Min Range can be set from 0 to 75 NM via SVS SPLIT knob. SVS Min Range
value is set as a visibility in feet / SM or kilometers depending on InHg / hPa
selection.
During the approach, while the aircraft is getting down, the SVS Min Range causes
a clearing of the SVS layer in the bottom of the HUD.
In order to get the benefits of SVS in approach without affecting the useful part of
the external scene return, a geographical conformal “Runway clear zone” is created
in SVS terrain:
- An area located ahead of the runway threshold which length (1.5 * L on the
picture here below) depends on the minimum height entered by the pilot in
FMW / Arrival POF / Landing Data tab and on the approach path from the
selected approach, to make the landing reference cue unmistakable. This
length is limited to a maximum of 1,500m.The width of this area is 0.4 NM.
- A 0.3 NM width area around the runway (starting at landing threshold).
Thanks to the SVS Runway Clear Zone, outside visual references (or EVS image if
EVS option is installed) are not masked by the SVS image.
The SVS Runway Clear Zone is not activated in HUD until V-Speeds have been
sent to EASy (via the Send soft key in the FMW Landing Data tab).
■ SVS MIN RANGE clear zone and SVS runway clear zone
As the SVS min range clear zone is attached to the aircraft and the SVS runway
clear zone is attached to the runway, both are combined when aircraft is closer to
the runway.
FIGURE 02-34_22-20A-54 - SVS MIN RANGE CLEAR ZONE AND RUNWAY CLEAR ZONE
■ SVS annunciations
A SVS annunciation is displayed in the bottom right corner of the OCU in case
SVS is failed. In that case, SVS image is removed from the OCU.
A bar graph is temporarily displayed in the bottom left corner of the OCU to indicate
to the level of the SVS brightness to the pilot. This bar graph is displayed as soon
as pilot pushes the XVS brightness control and it is shown for 5 sec. after control is
released.
SVS Angular/Min Range clear zone value selected by the pilot through the SVS
SPLIT knob is temporarily displayed in the bottom left corner of the OCU. This
value is displayed when pilot moves the knob and is shown for 5 sec. after control is
released.
- SVS Angular split is displayed in degrees when SVS split in Angular mode.
- SVS Min Range is displayed in feet and SM in case barometric setting is Inch.
- SVS Min Range is displayed in kilometers in case barometric setting is hPa.
The following HUD SVS related annunciations may be displayed in both PFD:
- SVS ON,
- SVS SBY,
- NO SVS.
The HUD-CU provides HUD image that can be displayed on the VIDEO window, on the
upper or lower MDU, according to the selection made by the crew.
SYSTEM MONITORING
HUD MONITORING
The HUD Monitoring is performed by the HUD-CU and it includes the two following sub-
functions:
- Freeze detection,
- Display monitoring.
The Freeze Detection mechanism is able to detect frozen image in HUD symbology and
in SVS image.
SVS MONITORING
ACTIVE PROTECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
The HUD system is protected by circuit breakers located above the overhead panel.
CAS MESSAGES
INTRODUCTION
The optional Enhanced Vision System (EVS) completes the FalconEye HUD to improve
perception of the external environment in poor visibility or night conditions.
EVS relies on:
- An Enhanced Vision System camera comprising six sensors.
- A Combined Digital Signal Processing Module that merges data issued from various
sensors to provide an optimized image for display on OCU.
The EVS image can be displayed on OCU at pilot’s discretion and can be operated
according to two selectable modes (HIGH or LOW).
The EVS image is displayed at optical infinity, aligned and scaled with the external scene.
However, the EVS image is characterized by a narrower field-of-view of 35° horizontal by
26.25° vertical than that of the HUD (40° horizontal by 30° vertical).
The Combined Vision System (CVS) function combines the two different SVS and EVS
images with the same spatial reference into one fused image. EVS image is displayed only
into SVS clear zones.
The HUD with EVS system provides the following selectable display modes:
- HUD symbology [CVS OFF],
- HUD symbology + SVS image [SVS],
- HUD symbology + EVS image [EVS],
- HUD symbology + CVS (combined EVS image with SVS image) [CVS].
The EVS intended function is to improve situation awareness during the different phases of
a flight:
- Moving on the ramp and taxiing at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the
perception of the taxiway, ground markings, lighting, obstacles, vehicles and other
aircrafts,
- Take-off at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the perception of the runway
axis and possible runway incursion,
- Climb / descent at night : to improve detection of towering clouds and to improve the
perception of the surrounding terrain especially in mountainous area,
- Cruise at night: to improve detection of towering clouds,
- Approach and landing: at night or in poor visibility condition, to improve the perception of
surrounding terrain, especially in mountainous area and to anticipate the acquisition of
visual references,
- Go-around at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the perception of the
surrounding terrain especially in mountainous area,
- Rollout at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the perception of the runway
axis, exiting taxiway and possible runway incursion.
INTRODUCTION
The optional Enhanced Vision System (EVS) completes the FalconEye HUD to improve
perception of the external environment in poor visibility or night conditions.
EVS relies on:
- An Enhanced Vision System camera comprising six sensors.
- A Combined Digital Signal Processing Module that merges data issued from various
sensors to provide an optimized image for display on OCU.
The EVS image can be displayed on OCU at pilot’s discretion and can be operated
according to two selectable modes (HIGH or LOW).
The EVS image is displayed at optical infinity, aligned and scaled with the external scene.
However, the EVS image is characterized by a narrower field-of-view of 35° horizontal by
26.25° vertical than that of the HUD (40° horizontal by 30° vertical).
The Combined Vision System (CVS) function combines the two different SVS and EVS
images with the same spatial reference into one fused image. EVS image is displayed only
into SVS clear zones.
The HUD with EVS system provides the following selectable display modes:
- HUD symbology [CVS OFF],
- HUD symbology + EVS image [EVS],
- HUD symbology + CVS (combined EVS image with SVS image) [CVS].
The EVS intended function is to improve situation awareness during the different phases of
a flight:
- Moving on the ramp and taxiing at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the
perception of the taxiway, ground markings, lighting, obstacles, vehicles and other
aircrafts,
- Take-off at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the perception of the runway
axis and possible runway incursion,
- Climb / descent at night : to improve detection of towering clouds and to improve the
perception of the surrounding terrain especially in mountainous area,
- Cruise at night: to improve detection of towering clouds,
- Approach and landing: at night or in poor visibility condition, to improve the perception of
surrounding terrain, especially in mountainous area and to anticipate the acquisition of
visual references,
- Go-around at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the perception of the
surrounding terrain especially in mountainous area,
- Rollout at night or in poor visibility condition: to improve the perception of the runway
axis, exiting taxiway and possible runway incursion.
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The Enhanced Vision System (EVS) generates and displays an image of the real world scene
on the OCU as well as on the MDU, anytime the pilot desires additional situational
information.
EVS main components are:
- An Enhanced Vision System (EVS) camera comprising six sensors,
- A Combined Digital Signal Processing Module that performs smart filtering, enhancement
and fusion of the various sensors to provide optimized image output for display.
The EVS system provides an enhanced image (EVS image) of the external scene:
- Allowing in night clear conditions, situation awareness increase over human natural vision,
- Increasing detection ranges over human natural vision on lighting system composed of:
o Classical incandescent lights,
o High efficiency lights,
o LED lights,
o Flashing Lights,
- Increasing recognition ranges over human natural vision on:
o Terrain and surroundings (such as buildings, trees …),
o Runway and taxiway,
- Runway markings.
This EVS image is scaled, aligned, and adjusted to overlay the real world scene as viewed
through the OCU.
EVS CAMERA
The EVS camera includes a fan for EVS cooling, installed under the camera.
The EVS camera front window is anti-iced.
EVS MODES
AUTOMATIC CALIBRATION
On airplane with M-OPT061, EVS can be either in operation mode or in sleeping mode.
When EVS is not operated, it enters into sleeping mode allowing increased lifetime of the
EVS, by disabling the sensors.
In sleeping mode:
o Background communication with HUD-CU,
o EVS anti-icing remains functional,
o EVS sensors are in power save mode (no images are acquired).
When EVS exits sleeping mode to enter operation mode, EVS image is displayed after
6 sec.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
FIGURE 02-34_23-10-05 - EVS CAMERA INSTALLATION UNDER THE NOSE CONE FAIRING
CONTROLS
Manual global brightness mode must be used for Approach and Landing.
The brightness AUTO mode will adapt the brightness to the forward brightness ambiance of
the airplane. However, in case of large change of brightness ambiance, the pilot may need
to manually adjust the brightness. If the auto HUD brightness mode becomes unstable, the
pilot should switch to MAN.
YOKE CONTROLS
INDICATIONS
The EVS includes images processing and fusion algorithms in order to produce a single
image from the six sensors outputs: four Day Vision Sensors (DVS), one Night Vision
Sensor (NVS), and one Thermal Vision Sensor (TVS), which can be summed up through the
following diagram:
First, the images of each sensor are processed separately before reaching fusion stage. The
image processing algorithms are divided in two paths:
- One path for terrain rendering, which is applied to all sensors and aims at producing
detailed and well contrasted images of the terrain.
- One path for lights extraction, which aims at extracting bright spots in the DVS and NVS
images (not for TVS). Lights extraction is performed on a Region Of Interest (ROI) ¼ of
the full frame. ROI position is fixed for all phases of flight. ROI is laterally centered and
ROI bottom is vertically 2° above FOV bottom.
Then, processed images reach fusion stage which is performed in two steps paths:
- Fusion step 1:
o DVS and NVS lights images are fused together to produce a single image of the
extracted lights,
o All sensors terrain images are fused together to produce a single image of the terrain.
- Fusion step 2: lights image is superimposed over terrain image to produce EVS output
video.
CVS IMAGE
FIGURE 02-34_23-20-06 - CVS MODE EVS IN SVS MIN RANGE CLEAR ZONE
- EVS ON: EVS image is selected on the HUD-CP, available and displayed on OCU
by the pilot using the XVS brightness control on yoke.
- EVS SBY: EVS image is selected on the HUD-CP, available but removed from the
OCU by the pilot using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
- NO EVS: EVS is selected by the pilot on the the HUD-CP, but not not available and
therefore removed from the OCU.
- CVS ON: CVS image is selected on the HUD-CP, available and displayed on OCU
by the pilot using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
- CVS SBY: CVS image is selected on the HUD-CP, available but removed from the
OCU by the pilot using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
- NO CVS: CVS is selected by the pilot on the HUD-CP, but not available.
o In case of SVS failure: SVS annunciation is displayed and both SVS and EVS
images disappear,
o In case of EVS failure: EVS annunciation is displayed and only the EVS image
disappears, SVS image remaining.
EVS contrast
An EVS contrast scale is temporarily displayed in the bottom left corner of the OCU as
soon as the EVS CONTRAST knob on the HUD-CP is operated; it is displayed for 2 sec.
after knob is released.
The brightness of the CVS (EVS or EVS+SVS) can be diminished in real time by the XVS
brightness control on the LH yoke. A bar graph is temporarily displayed in the bottom left
corner of the OCU to indicate the level of the CVS brightness to the pilot. This bar graph
is displayed as soon as pilot depresses the XVS brightness control and it is displayed for
5 sec. after XVS brightness control is released.
A CVS balance scale is temporarily displayed in the bottom left corner of the OCU to
indicate the ratio between SVS and EVS video source in relation with the XVS BAL knob
on HUD-CP:
- When knob is full on the left and aligned with EVS label, only EVS image is
displayed.
- When knob is full on the right and aligned with SVS label, only SVS image is
displayed.
- When knob is in the middle aligned with CVS label, SVS and EVS are displayed with
the same brightness.
- When knob is in intermediate positions (for example between EVS and CVS labels),
EVS and SVS brightness is as described here below in the balance law.
CVS balance scale is displayed when pilot depress image brightness control on the yoke
and is shown for 5 sec. after control is released.
The HUD-CU provides an image that can be displayed on the upper DU (UPDU) or on the
lower DU (LWDU), according to the selection made by the crew. This image is the repetition
of the image displayed in the HUD (HUD symbology + SVS / EVS / CVS image, if
displayed).
Refer to sub-section 02-31_4-00 for more information about the video window.
CONTROLS
On A/C equipped with EFVS, HUD BRIGHT knob remains the primary mean to adjust the
global HUD brightness and XVS BRIGHT outer knob has the same function as the SVS
BRIGHT knob on A/C without EFVS:
- XVS BRIGHT knob: outer knob to manually adjust SVS image brightness (including
terrain, obstacle and symbology layers):
o Rotate the knob clockwise to increase the SVS image intensity,
o Rotate the knob counter-clockwise to decrease the SVS image intensity.
The brightness AUTO mode will adapt the brightness to the forward brightness ambiance of
the airplane. However, in case of large change of brightness ambiance, the pilot may need
to manually adjust the brightness. If the auto HUD brightness mode becomes unstable, the
pilot should switch to MAN.
Refer to sub-section 02-34_22-20A for details about common HUD controls.
Min range: allows to set a distance from the airplane beyond which SVS is displayed in
HUD. This clear mode will be used by the pilot during approach phase. SVS min range can
be set from 0 to 75 NM.
Angular: allows to set the vertical angle (from horizontal line) above which SVS is displayed
in HUD. This clear mode will be used by the pilot during climb/cruise and initial descent
phase. SVS angular clear zone can be set from -30 deg to 30 deg.
Refer to sub-section 02-34_22-20A for details about SVS Angular clear zone and SVS
Min Range clear zone.
YOKE CONTROLS
The EFVS with OPS credits operation is selected by the crew in FMW LANDING DATA Tab
by checking the selection EVS BARO M (see figure below) and setting the EVS MINIMUM
value.
The EVS MINIMUM value entered is a baro altitude (not a height above TDZE).
FIGURE 02-34_23-20A-03 - FMW LANDING DATA TAB WITH EVS BARO-M SELECTED
INDICATIONS
The EVS includes images processing and fusion algorithms in order to produce a single
image from the six sensors outputs: four Day Vision Sensors (DVS), one Night Vision
Sensor (NVS), and one Thermal Vision Sensor (TVS), which can be summed up through the
following diagram:
First, the images of each sensor are processed separately before reaching fusion stage. The
image processing algorithms are divided in two paths:
- One path for terrain rendering, which is applied to all sensors and aims at producing
detailed and well contrasted images of the terrain.
- One path for lights extraction, which aims at extracting bright spots in the DVS and NVS
images (not for TVS). Lights extraction is performed on a Region Of Interest (ROI) ¼ of
the full frame. ROI location is managed according to phase of flight through the
HUD-CU, in order to optimize credit:
o In approach phase, ROI is laterally centered and ROI bottom is vertically located at
FOV bottom,
o In other phases, ROI is both laterally and vertically centered.
Then, processed images reach fusion stage which is performed in two steps paths:
- Fusion step 1:
o DVS and NVS lights images are fused together to produce a single image of the
extracted lights,
o All sensors terrain images are fused together to produce a single image of the terrain.
- Fusion step 2: lights image is superimposed over terrain image to produce EVS output
video.
CVS IMAGE
FIGURE 02-34_23-20A-07 - CVS MODE EVS IN SVS MIN RANGE CLEAR ZONE
- EVS ON: EVS image is selected on the instrument panel, available and displayed on
OCU by the pilot using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
- EVS SBY: EVS image is selected on the instrument panel, available but removed
from the OCU by the pilot using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
- NO EVS: EVS is selected by the pilot on the instrument panel, but not not available
and therefore removed from the OCU.
- CVS ON: CVS image is selected on the instrument panel, available and displayed by
the pilot on OCU using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
- CVS SBY: CVS image is selected on the instrument panel, available but removed
from the OCU by the pilot using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
- NO CVS: CVS is selected by the pilot on the instrument panel, but not available.
o In case of SVS failure: SVS annunciation is displayed and both SVS and EVS
images disappear. The EVS image, if not failed too, can be displayed again by :
Manually selecting EVS image on the instrument panel,
Displaying the image on the OCU using the XVS brightness control on the yoke.
o In case of EVS failure: EVS annunciation is displayed and only the EVS image
disappears, SVS image remaining.
EVS contrast
An EVS contrast scale is temporarily displayed in the bottom left corner of the OCU as
soon as the EVS CONTRAST knob on the HUD-CP is operated; it is displayed for 2 sec.
after knob is released.
The brightness of the CVS (EVS or EVS+SVS) can be diminished in real time by the XVS
brightness control on the LH yoke. A bar graph is temporarily displayed in the bottom left
corner of the OCU to indicate the level of the CVS brightness to the pilot. This bar graph
is displayed as soon as pilot depresses the XVS brightness control and it is displayed for
5 sec. after XVS brightness control is released.
SVS and EVS brightness can be set independently via XVS BRIGHT knob on control
panel. The feedback of each setting is provided on a horizontal scale temporarily
displayed in the bottom left corner of OCU. This scale is displayed as soon as pilot uses
the XVS BRIGHT and it is shown for 5 sec. after control is released.
The HUD-CU provides an image that can be displayed on the upper DU (UPDU) or on the
lower DU (LWDU), according to the selection made by the crew. This image is the repetition
of the image displayed in the HUD (HUD symbology + SVS / EVS / CVS image, if
displayed).
Refer to sub-section 02-31_4-00 for more information about the video window.
In order to assist the crew in checking the visual cues at EVS BARO-M selected altitude:
- An “EVS MINIMUMS” aural sound is emitted at EVS BARO-M altitude, and
- An “EVS MINIMUMS” annunciation is displayed in the center of the HUD and in the
IPFD.
SYSTEM MONITORING
CVS MONITORING
EVS MONITORING
As for HUD monitoring, EVS Monitoring includes the two following sub-functions:
- Freeze detection: performed by the HUD-CU,
- Display monitoring: performed by the HUD monitoring.
The Freeze Detection mechanism is able to detect frozen image in EVS image.
ACTIVE PROTECTION
CIRCUIT BREAKER
The HUD / EVS system is protected by circuit breakers located above the overhead panel.
CAS MESSAGES
CAS MESSAGES
ASCB XX BKUP BUS FAIL On ground, backup bus failure on one (LH/RH) ASCB
avionics bus (Dual Backup Bus Failure).
FMS..-GPS1+2 POSITION MISC Miscompare detected between FMS (1/2/3) and GPS
position.
IRS .. POS ENTRY IRS (1/2/3) has failed the alignment test due to an
invalid pos init entry.
MAU .. FAN FAIL On ground, failure of two fans on the indicated MAU
(1/2).
MAU ..X FAIL Failure of MAU channel (1A/1B/2A/2B).
ADS-B OUT FAIL The ADS-B function has failed in one of the two
transponders (optional).
ASCB XX PRI BUS FAIL In-flight, primary bus failure on one (LH/RH) ASCB.
ASCB XX BKUP BUS FAIL In-flight, backup bus failure on one (LH/RH) ASCB
avionics bus (Dual Backup Bus Failure).
CHECK HUD SETUP HGS capable of HUD 2/3 is not received runway data,
localizer track and glideslope angle (optional).
CHECK RA SOURCE LH pilot and RH pilot radio altimeter source is the same
during HUD2 or HUD3 approach (optional).
DISENGAGE AP USE HUD During HUD3 approach the altitude is below 1000 ft
and the AutoPilot is engaged (optional).
EVS: A/I FAIL The infrared window anti-icing system does not work
properly (optional).
HUD 2/3 NOT AVAIL HGS is not capable of HUD 2/3 while HUD2 or HUD3
approach mode is selected (optional).
IRS .. POS ENTRY IRS (1/2/3) alignment is complete but no valid initial
position has been received.
LSS FAIL Failure of Lightning Sensor System (optional).
MAU ..X FAN FAIL Single fan failure at any time or dual fan failure for the
indicated MAU (1/2) has occured in flight.
02-35-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Equipment location
02-35-10 DESCRIPTION
Crew member and passenger oxygen systems
Portable oxygen bottle (option)
Distribution
INTRODUCTION
The airplane is equipped with an oxygen system which supplies crew members and
passengers in case of cabin depressurization or smoke in the cabin.
The system uses oxygen gas contained in a high-pressure cylinder and provides crew
members and passengers with low-pressure oxygen.
Circuit breaker
overhead panel
Oxygen overhead
panel rotating selector
SOURCES
Oxygen system sources consist of a fixed single high-pressure oxygen cylinder, protective
breathing equipment (smoke hood) and an optional portable oxygen bottle.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
Passenger oxygen masks are stored in the mask boxes located behind the decor strips above
each passenger seat and in the toilet compartment. Passenger oxygen masks are distributed
according to airplane layout.
The oxygen supply system consists of a high-pressure cylinder fitted with a pressure reducing
valve, a shut-off valve, a filler connection and a high-pressure gauge.
The access to the cylinder is through a small maintenance access hatch located on the RH
side of the passenger door sill. Access to the pressure reducing valve is possible in flight
through a quick access door. Located on the forward face of the oxygen cylinder
compartment, the pressure gauge features a dial with dual pressure marking graduation scale
(psi and bar).
Oxygen cylinder refilling is performed from the outside of the airplane.
For more information, see GROUND SERVICING manual (DGT681).
Oxygen cylinder ensures oxygen supply to the crew members and the passengers.
The oxygen can be used down to a minimum internal cylinder pressure of 200 psi (13.8 bar).
The crew members’ oxygen system supplies diluted or pure oxygen to the pilot and copilot.
An electro-pneumatic oxygen controller supplies oxygen to passengers when necessary or for
first aid use.
Each crew member has a quick-donning mask equipped with a built-in regulator and a
microphone.
The top of the mask features a device which supplies overpressure into the smoke goggles.
Airplane with M2799 is equipped with pilot and copilot oxygen masks including smoke
goggles. Airplane without M2799 is equipped with pilot and copilot oxygen masks and
separated smoke goggles.
The crew member masks are classified as quick-donning masks because they can be
donned with one hand within five seconds.
Oxygen is supplied at a pressure of 70 psi (4.8 bar) and the mask incorporates a flow
regulator to supply either diluted oxygen (air-oxygen mixture function of cabin altitude) or
100 % pure oxygen with or without overpressure (manually controlled or function of cabin
altitude).
Each quick-donning mask is composed of:
- An oxygen mask featuring a microphone and a vent valve control allowing overpressure
in the smoke goggles for protection against smoke and toxic gases,
- A regulator,
- An inflatable harness,
- An oxygen hose with radio line,
- A flow indicator indicating whether the oxygen flow rate is effective when the mask is in
use.
SMOKE GOGGLES
These non-flammable smoke goggles are designed to protect the pilot against smoke and
toxic gases on the flight deck. Glasses can be worn easily under the goggles.
An oxygen mask box is installed on both the LH pilot and the RH pilot consoles.
When stowed, the center part of the mask regulator protrudes, enabling the pilot to quick-
don the mask. The lower portion of the box is fitted with receptacles for the oxygen hose and
the microphone jack.
A third crew member mask (passenger type) is stowed in a box in the cockpit ceiling.
It can optionally be replaced by a third crew member quick-donning mask (pilot type).
Protective breathing equipment fitted with an oxygen generator is provided. The protective
breathing equipment is located in the LH cabinet.
It allows inspection of the cabin or the baggage compartment in case of fire.
It ensures 15 minutes of oxygen.
For A/C with M1691, protective breathing equipment is composed of:
- A hood, airtight at the neck. It can be used by persons wearing glasses or having a
beard or long hair,
- A solid state oxygen generator fitted with a pressure reducing valve,
- A chemical scrubber (CO2 and water vapor) fitted with a filter,
- A venturi pumping device ensuring air re-circulation.
The system serves up to 21 stations and includes two first-aid masks, dual masks in the
toilet, a mask above each passenger seat, a mask for the third crew member and two
additional masks.
A PAX ON message, displayed in the ECS synoptic, appears as soon as oxygen pressure
is detected in the passenger system.
The signal-triggered passenger oxygen system is used to activate luminous
signs.
The passenger mask consists of a nosepiece and a mouthpiece incorporating a breath-in /
breath-out valve and an additional air valve. Oxygen is supplied through a one-liter
economizer bag. The constant flow rate of the mask is regulated by a nozzle integral with
the mask box valve.
The mask fall-down and oxygen supply is ensured by the electro-pneumatic oxygen
controller.
After the mask is deployed, it is held by a cord secured to a pin that keeps the oxygen valve
closed. Pulling on the mask opens the valve to provide oxygen flow.
The two first-aid masks are similar to the passenger masks. They are adjusted at the mask
connection for flow rates of 4 liters per minute. These masks are to be plugged into the
special sockets in the roof of the cabin and are used to assist passengers requiring oxygen
for medical reasons.
If first-aid mask is to be used, proceed as follows:
- Plug in the first-aid mask(s) in the cabin socket,
- Select FIRST AID position with the rotating selector on the overhead panel,
- Use oxygen as necessary.
The main function of the controller is to supply oxygen to passengers and third crew
member (except if optional third crew member quick-donning oxygen mask is installed) in
case of cabin depressurization or smoke.
The electro-pneumatic oxygen controller is located near the oxygen cylinder in order to
reduce the length of the capillary line and to allow test port connection to an altitude test
bench.
It provides four modes:
- CLOSED,
- NORMAL,
- FIRST AID,
- O'RIDE.
CLOSED mode
NORMAL mode
In NORMAL mode, passenger masks automatically drop from the ceiling in case of
depressurization. The cabin altitude threshold for the masks to fall down is 14,500 ft +/-
500 ft due to high altitude landing and take-off capability up to 14,000 ft.
Rated opening pressure of the mask door latch is 27 to 55 psi (1.86 to 3.80 bar).
Automatic cover removal allows the mask to drop out.
The oxygen flow at the outlet of each passenger mask is regulated according to cabin
altitude. Operating pressure is 5 1 psi (0.34 0.068 bar) between 8,000 ft and
18,500 ft, increasing linearly to 43.5 4.5 psi (3 0.31 bar) at 40,000 ft. Oxygen is closed
below 8,000 ft.
In FIRST AID mode, operating pressure is 5 1 psi (0.34 0.068 bar) at 8,000 ft
increasing to 43.5 4.5 psi (3 0.31 bar) at 40,000 ft.
Automatic fall-down of the masks remains active in case of depressurization.
O'RIDE mode
In O'RIDE mode, operating pressure is 70 psi (4.8 bar) whatever the altitude is. If O'RIDE
mode is used, it may be necessary to select NORMAL or FIRST AID mode again, or to
check accurately the oxygen consumption at high operating pressure.
If oxygen is needed below 14,500 ft with low pressure, the FIRST AID position must be
selected.
When selecting NORMAL mode after use of O'RIDE mode, the oxygen will be supplied at
low pressure if the cabin altitude has exceeded 14,500 ft previously and is still above
8,000 ft.
The portable oxygen unit is made of a metallic cylinder containing pressurized oxygen. It is
located in the LH crew cabinet.
The portable oxygen bottle provides a regulated 70 psi (4.8 bar) outlet oxygen pressure. The
contents of the oxygen cylinders for portable units must be checked before flight. It provides a
reserve ensuring the user 15-minute autonomy in compliance with regulations.
The portable oxygen bottle is equipped with two masks, which can be used simultaneously.
The upper part contains the following:
- A pressure gauge,
- A carrying strap,
- Two continuous flow bayonet couplings with caps,
- A low pressure relief valve,
- A valve.
Carrying strap
Valve Couplings
Pressure gauge
Low pressure
relief valve
DISTRIBUTION
The gaseous oxygen is supplied from a high-pressure cylinder delivered at the operating
pressure of 70 psi (4.8 bar).
The system comprises:
- The crew system including quick-donning masks with integrated regulator. The quick-
donning masks are permanently supplied,
- The passenger system including masks which are automatically supplied by electro-
pneumatic oxygen controller, the third crew member mask (if the airplane is not equipped
with the third quick-donning mask as an option) and the first-aid sockets.
The oxygen cylinder supplies both systems.
CONTROL
OVERHEAD PANEL
SYNTHETIC TABLE
For airplane with M2418 - BS 61, the pilot may also use the FIRST AID mode:
- to save oxygen, with the first-aid 5 psi (0.34 bar) low pressure mode, after the
deployment of the oxygen masks in the O’RIDE mode,
- to keep a minimum oxygen flow in the system after the deployment of the oxygen masks
in the NORMAL mode (the oxygen flow is automatically stopped under 8,000 ft cabin
altitude) for specific reasons (feeling of faintness).
The mask incorporates a flow regulator to supply diluted or pure oxygen with or without
overpressure.
The regulator controls are composed of:
- the N / 100 % two-position tumbler switch:
o N for normal operation, providing diluted oxygen (air-oxygen mixture function of cabin
altitude, becoming pure oxygen above 30,000 ft),
o 100 % for pure oxygen whatever the cabin altitude. Push the switch to be in the
100 % position.
- the EMERGENCY / TEST control knob featuring two functions:
o EMERGENCY providing overpressure for protection against smoke and toxic gases,
whatever the cabin altitude (to be only used with the N / 100 % tumbler switch in the
100 % position). Rotate the control knob to be in the EMERGENCY position,
o TEST providing continuous flow for mask operating check: push and hold the control
knob to stay in the TEST position; release the control knob to return to normal
operation.
- the left red tab allowing oxygen to inflate the harness. Press the red tab to inflate the
harness; release it to deflate the harness.
- the COMF toggle switch is used to adjust the inflatable harness in two ways, tight
setting (default) or comfort setting.
INDICATION
The quantity of remaining oxygen is indicated in %. If the value is equal or above 40 % the
digital readout is displayed green, otherwise the digital readout is black on amber background.
The vertical scale used to display oxygen pressure includes three tick marks, moving pointer
and digital readout. The vertical scale is linear and consists of a rectangle with four color
bands (bottom is red, next is amber, next is green, and top is amber).
The range of the digital readout is 0 to 2,200 psi (0 to 151 bar).
2,200 psi
2,000 psi
700 psi
200 psi
0 psi
If oxygen pressure is invalid then the pointer, digital readout and “psi” label are removed from
the display.
The PAX ON message is displayed in the ECS synoptic, as soon as oxygen pressure is
detected in the passenger system (4 to 6 psi) (0.27 to 0.41 bar).
The amber CAS message OXYGEN FAIL is only displayed in the NORMAL mode.
It is not activated in CLOSED / FIRST AID / O'RIDE modes and during take-off and landing.
INTRODUCTION
In the high-pressure system, the pressure reducing valve fitting the oxygen cylinder
incorporates a blow out disc calibrated to rupture between 2,575 and 2,775 psi (177.5 to
191 bar).
In the low pressure system, a 90 psi (6.20 bar) rated safety valve prevents the system from
overpressure.
Electrical circuit protection is provided by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above
the overhead panel.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical in flight situations have been selected to help the crew to understand
the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
IN FLIGHT OPERATION
QUICK-DONNING
NOTE
In case of an emergency with a released
harness, switch the toggle back to the
NORM position. The harness will
immediately deflate and will apply its full FIGURE 02-35-25-09 OPERATION 8
tension to the user’s head.
MASK STOWAGE
NOTE 1
The oxygen mask regulator has to be stored with the N / 100 % tumbler switch on the 100 %
position and with the EMERGENCY / TEST control knob NOT in the EMERGENCY position.
NOTE 2
Improper procedures in service may cause wearing and/or jamming of the inflatable harness
and difficulties to perform next donning.
The figures presented here below have been selected to illustrate phases where special
care is needed so as to not pinch the hoses when presenting them in the stowage box and
avoid punctures.
The purpose of the vent valve is to provide a sufficient amount of flow into the face piece to
protect the user from smoke and toxic gases and also to prevent the lens from mistiness.
FIGURE 02-35-25-12
SMOKE GOGGLES OPERATION
OPERATION 2
FIGURE 02-35-25-13
SMOKE GOGGLES OPERATION
OPERATION 3
2. Pull on the mask to release the oxygen, 3. Fit mask over nose and mouth,
put strap over head tighten strap and breathe normally
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical abnormal situation has been selected to help the crew to understand
the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
CAS MESSAGE
02-36-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
02-36-10 DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Main sub-systems
Distribution
INTRODUCTION
The pneumatic system on the Falcon 2000EX EASy uses engine and APU bleed air as a high
and low pressure energy source for the engine start, air-conditioning, fuel tanks, hydraulic
reservoirs, potable water tank pressurization and ice and rain protection system.
A pneumatic Ground Power Unit (GPU) may be connected to the system when necessary.
CAS windows
BLD synoptic
SOURCES
ON GROUND IN FLIGHT
- Low and high pressure bleed air supplied - Low and high pressure bleed air supplied
from engines No 1 and 2 if running: from engines No 1 and 2:
o LP supplied from the last axial stage of o LP supplied from the last axial stage of
LP compressor section LP compressor section
o HP supplied from HP compressor o HP supplied from HP compressor
discharge discharge
- Bleed air from APU compressor - Bleed air from APU compressor
discharge discharge
INTRODUCTION
The bleed air is divided into three sub-systems, engine bleed air, APU bleed air and ground
air connector.
The engine bleed air is supplied from the LP and HP compressors of both engines.
The bleed air from the APU is supplied on the ground or in flight from a plenum surrounding
the combustor.
The bleed air supplied by an air cart through the ground air connector is used by the engine
start-up and air conditioning systems.
MAIN SUB-SYSTEMS
Each engine features two LP bleed air ports and two HP bleed air ports.
One LP bleed air port and one HP blees air port are connected together to supply the
common feeder duct.
LP BLEED AIR
The main bleed air sources for LP air are located on the inboard side of No 1 and No 2
engines. An auxiliary outboard bleed port on both engines provides pressurized air for
fuel tank and hydraulic reservoirs pressurization.
The LP bleed air also supplies continuously the jet pump of cabin pressurization system.
HP BLEED AIR
The main source for HP bleed air is through manifold-equipped bleed ports on each
engine. The auxiliary bleed-air sources are single bleed ports located on the upper
centerline of each engine. They provide the air intake anti-ice system with hot air.
The HP bleed air also supplies the water tank pressurization system.
Both engine HP bleed-air valves are identical. They consist of electrical driven butterfly
valves, controlled by the BASC (Bleed-Air System Computer) in the automatic mode.
This computer, which is redundantly powered on the monitoring side, receives inputs
from temperature and pressure sensors located throughout the pneumatic system, valve
position indicators, air data system, ground-flight relay system, wing anti-ice and HP
valve pushbutton position.
Using the inputs provided, the BASC regulates the HP valve position and controls
warnings associated with bleed-air system malfunctions. The BASC also gives an order
to close to the corresponding HP valve for each engine start.
Valve position is modulated to supply a required pressure throughout the pneumatic
system, ensuring that the bleed-air requirements of the air-conditioning, pressurization,
and wing anti-ice systems are satisfied.
In case of air conditioning requirements without anti-ice, the BASC opens the valves to
70 % max. For air conditioning requirements with anti-ice, the BASC can open the valves
up to 100 %. If the wing anti-ice pushbutton is selected to the override position, the BASC
automatic control of HP1 and HP 2 is overridden and the valves fully open. The override
position of the anti-ice pushbutton is used only in case of anti-ice system failure.
At the outlet of each engine, airflows from the main LP and HP ports are mixed by
venturi-action. The resulting pressure is greater than LP bleed-air pressure.
The mixed airflow supplies a common feeder duct through a Pressure Reducing Valve
(PRV).
In normal position, the PRV regulates the bleed air pressure delivered in the common
feeder duct. The valve opens for a minimal upstream pressure of 0.7 bar (10 psi), it
automatically closes if the APU starts with APU BLEED AIR pushbutton in automatic
position. It automatically fully opens when the wing anti-icing system is in operation.
In OFF position, the PRV is closed and fully isolates the bleed air of the corresponding
side. The HP bleed valve located on the same side is automatically closed.
Bleed air back flow from an operating engine to an inoperative engine, or to an engine
with a lower power setting, or injection of HP bleed air into the LP bleed air port is
prevented by check valves.
ENGINE PYLON
Each engine pylon is fitted with a pylon overheat probe. A caution CAS message is
displayed when an overheat is detected.
The APU bleed air port supplies the common feeder duct through APU bleed air valve and
APU check valve. APU bleed air also supplies the pressurization jet pump controlling the
cabin outflow valves and water tank pressurization.
The APU check valve prevents air from the engines or air cart from passing to the APU.
The APU bleed valve is controlled by an APU pushbutton located on the BLEED AIR
overhead panel. When it is opened, APU bleed air supplies the pneumatic system.
If the APU pushbutton is set to auto, the APU bleed air valve is opened except when:
- The APU is not in operation,
- The wing anti-ice system is in operation,
- A Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) is not fully closed within 4 sec after its closing
command.
In automatic mode, APU bleed valve is fully open as long as the Exhaust Gas Temperature
(EGT) limit is not reached.
The O’RIDE and OFF positions override the automatic mode.
The ground air connector supplies the common feeder duct through an integrated check
valve.
The recommanded air kart pressure is 30 psi (max 50 psi) for an 82 lb/min minimum air flow
and 249 °C (480 °F) max temperature.
It is located at the rear of the airplane, on the RH side.
The mixed engine bleed air, the APU bleed air and air from ground air connector supply air to
the following trought the common feeder duct:
- Cockpit and passenger cabin air conditioning system,
- Jet pump valve for ventilation of dual heat exchanger,
- Engine 1 and engine 2 pneumatic starters,
- Anti-icing system for wings.
The LP engines bleed air and APU bleed air supply air to pressurization system vacuum jet
pump.
The HP engines bleed air and APU bleed air supply air to pressurization system of potable
water tank.
The LP engines bleed air second port supply air to pressurization of fuel system and hydraulic
tank.
DISTRIBUTION
The common feeder duct supplies a mixture of HP and LP air to the pilot and passenger air
conditioning system as well as to the wing anti-icing system.
The common feeder duct can be divided into two separate sub-systems by means of an
electrically motor-operated cross bleed valve.
One side of the cross bleed valve is connected to the No 1 engine and APU and supplies
compressed air to the passenger air conditioning system, No 1 engine pneumatic starter and
jet pump.
The other side is connected to the No 2 engine or GPU and supplies the cockpit air
conditioning system, the wing anti-icing system and No 2 engine pneumatic starter.
An XBLEED pushbutton located on the BLEED AIR overhead panel controls the electrical
cross bleed valve. When the cross bleed valve is closed, the two sub-systems are
separated.
In auto mode, the cross bleed valve is normally closed except if one engine is inoperative or
the wing anti-icing system is operative or the heat exchanger ventilation jet pump valve is
opened.
The ISOL and OPEN positions override the valve position.
CONTROL
The BLEED AIR panel located within the overhead panel controls engines and APU bleed
valves, Pressure Reducing Valves (PRV) and the CABIN or COCKPIT supply valves. An
XBLEED pushbutton can also control the bleed air common feeder duct cross bleed valve.
SYNTHETIC TABLE
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Automatic
mode
Push
OFF
Automatic
mode
The normal position is valve not
automatic mode; PRV closed
regulates the bleed air
pressure in the common feeder
duct.
In OFF position, the PRV is
closed.
Push
OFF
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Automatic
mode
Push
O'RIDE
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Automatic
or
mode
Push
OPEN
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DE-ACTIVATE
Automatic
mode
In automatic mode, controls
the cabin conditioning control
valve via the air conditioning
computer.
In OFF position, closes the
cabin conditioning valve.
Push
OFF
Automatic
mode
In automatic mode, controls
the cockpit conditioning control
valve via the air conditioning
computer.
In OFF position, closes the
cockpit conditioning valve.
Push
OFF
INDICATION
The bleed air synoptic window can be selected by the pilot to be displayed on one or both
center MDU.
COLOR SYMBOLOGY
INTRODUCTION
The pneumatic system is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above
the overhead panel and by an overheat protection.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
MAIN PROTECTIONS
OVERHEAT
To prevent any bleed air duct overheating (335 °C), at a duct temperature of 305 °C the
BASC starts to close the associated HP valve.
In the event of crew or passenger duct temperature exceeding 335 °C or wing anti-icing duct
temperature exceeding 310 °C, probes within the duct trigger the BLEED .. OVHT on CAS
window display.
In this case, the OFF position of the HP pushbutton overrides the BASC automatic control of
the valve and activates the valve motor to the closed position.
ENGINE START
If during an engine start the associated HP valve does not automatically close, a message,
HP .. FAILED is displayed within CAS window.
In this case, the OFF position of the HP pushbutton overrides the BASC automatic control of
the valve and activates the valve motor to the closed position.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 2 / ABNORMAL PROCEDURES / ATA 36.
APU
The APU electronic control unit monitors valve operation so that the APU EGT limit is not
exceeded. (APU bleed valve is fully open as long as the EGT limit is not reached).
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical in flight situations have been selected to help the crew to understand
the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
OVERHEAD PANEL
BLEED SYNOPTIC
INTRODUCTION
In the following, typical abnormal situations have been illustrated to help the crew to
understand the symbols provided in the various panels and displays.
BLEED OVERHEAT
ABNORMAL STATUS
CONTEXT RESULT
ACTION RESULT
CAS MESSAGES
02-38-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Equipment location
02-38-10 DESCRIPTION
General
INTRODUCTION
SOURCES
EQUIPMENT POWER
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
Baggage compartment
GENERAL
The pressurized water system essentially includes a potable water tank that can be filled by
gravity through a filling port located on the RH of the washbasin bowl, in the rear toilet or by
pressure through a port inside potable water service door.
Potable water tank capacity: 10 USG (38 liters).
NOTE
The water pressure of the external filling source must not exceed 60 psi (4 bar).
NOTE
To open gravity filling cap, press it before to depressurize the water tank.
NOTE
Water tank must be filled only with potable water (distilled and softened water prohibited).
NOTE
The water system can be drained to prevent damage by freezing in normal operating
conditions, it is recommended to drain the tank to avoid contamination.
For F2000LX SN ≥ 238, a water detector is installed to detect a possible presence of water
in belly due to a leakage in the water system. If a water leakage is detected an amber
indication is lighted in the service panel door.
WASTE WATER
Waste water is drained through water front and rear drain masts located under the fuselage.
These masts and certain lines are electrically anti-ice.
¾ For more information, refer to ATA 30.
CHEMICAL TOILET
The chemical-type rear toilet unit features a drain pan with a drain valve and bowl equipped
with a flush and drain system.
Toilet waste water draining and toilet water tank filling can be performed through ports inside
toilet service panel.
Toilet has a fiberglass drain pan with a capacity of 14.3 USG (54 liters) included 2.5 USG
(8.5 liters) for pre-loaded.
DOOR FWD TOILET CAS message appears when forward toilet service panel door is not
properly closed.
DISTRIBUTION VALVES
Located in front of the water tank in the toilet compartment, distribution valves allow to
isolate or drain the different components of the water pressurized system.
¾ For more information refer to the GROUND SERVICING (DGT681) manual for use.
CONTROL FUNCTION
INDICATION FUNCTION
Cap
CONTROL FUNCTION
INDICATION FUNCTION
Test light
Magnetic breaker
Test switch
CONTROL FUNCTION
Water heater test switch - When set to TEST, the water heater test
switch allows illumination of water heater
test light if heating resistors are energized
INDICATION FUNCTION
CONTROL FUNCTION
INDICATION FUNCTION
Water leakage light, for F2000LX SN ≥ 238 Indicates presence of water in belly
CONTROL FUNCTION
Controls and functions are identical for the optional forward toilet service panel.
INTRODUCTION
The water system is protected by conventional trip-free circuit breakers located above the
overhead panel and in the baggage compartment (cabin power supply box).
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
OVERHEAD PANEL
The water supply system and the tank are protected against overpressure through pressure
relief valves. The tank is also protected against negative pressure through a relief valve.
CAS MESSAGE
02-45-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Elaboration and display of failure information for dispatch decision
Central Maintenance Computer function
Sources
Access to the maintenance window on MDU
Centralized Maintenance Computer (CMC) menus
02-45-15 MAINTENANCE
Introduction
Processing and display of maintenance messages
Parameter monitoring
System tests
Hardware architecture and components
CAS messages
INTRODUCTION
The EASy avionics system (Monitor Warning and Graphic Generation functions) processes
the EASy input data, and, when a failure is detected, generates the proper cockpit indication
for dispatch decision. This indication consists of one or several CAS messages, as well as
abnormal status indication presented on PDU (gears, slats / flaps, airbrakes, …).
When recommended by the Master Minimum Equipment List (MMEL), and in order to limit as
much as possible dispatch restriction, detailed failure information can be obtained in the
STATUS synoptic.
NOTE
The CMCF software does not comply with certification requirements applicable to functions
generating and displaying information related to the safety of flights, as the Monitor Warning
and Graphics Generation functions do. Consequently, failure and status information displayed
on the CMC maintenance window cannot be considered as the only information used for
dispatch decision: they are dedicated to servicing, maintenance and troubleshooting purposes.
SOURCES
ELECTRICAL
DATA
The data available for processing and display of failure information requested for dispatch
decision, and for the Central Maintenance Computer Function are all analog, discrete and
digital data available to the avionics system. These include:
- All information received by the MAU(s) for flight management,
- Faults reported in real time by the system computers (avionics, HGS, engines, airplane
systems), on ground or in flight, through digital links (ARINC 429 or ASCB),
- Fault reports automatically downloaded on ground from air conditioning computer which
is not capable of sending its fault reports in real-time to the CMC.
The CMC maintenance window can be displayed on the upper or lower MDU, or on the right
PDU if configured as an MDU. It can be displayed as follows:
- Put the CCD cursor in any 1/3 or 2/3 window of the selected MDU,
- Call the menu by depressing the CCD MENU button,
- Select the MAINT item of the menu. The CMC maintenance window will appear on the
MDU as a 2/3 window.
"MENU"
{
"ENTER"
The CMC maintenance window makes available a set of sub-functions through the various
CMC menus, organization of which is described in the figure below.
ACTIVE
CURRENT LEG
DAILY SERVICING SCREEN HISTORICAL BY DATE
DAILY SERVICING (Engine Oil levels only) HISTORICAL BY ATA
MAINTENANCE CLEAR COMPUTER FAULT MEMORY
DATA LOADER
MAINTENANCE MESSAGES
PARAMETERS MONITORING SELECT A SCREEN
SYSTEM TESTS
EXTENDED MAINTENANCE SELECT A TEST
INTRODUCTION
The elaboration and display of failure information requested for an optimized and safe
dispatch decision is based on the following principles (see figure 02-45-10-00):
- Failure indication (flag, amber dashes, red cross..) or CAS message is displayed in case of
any system failure identified by the EASy system, and which impacts dispatch,
- In order, to limit the number of CAS messages, failures reported as fault codes by BSCU,
BASC and FQMC are signalized by a generic CAS message FAULT CODE which
indicates that at least one fault code, open to affect dispatch, is displayed in Status
synoptic,
- The Item List of the MMEL document is the MMEL point of entry,
NOTE
If the failed equipment is not in the Item List, it is a NO GO.
- The MMEL CAS message List is the list of CAS messages which may be displayed before
departure after having completed the MMEL procedure. This CAS message List is in
ATA 31 for FAA MMEL and Section 0 for JAA MMEL.
NOTE
The CAS message List is not an MMEL point of entry.
Some failures impacting the airplane dispatch can only be detected when the airplane is in a
specific operational configuration (e.g.: engine running, anti-ice operating, braking with anti-
skid operating, …). To keep the failure information displayed when the airplane is no longer in
this operational configuration, the corresponding CAS message is latched until the CLR
FAULT soft key on the TEST synoptic is activated for 5 sec at least.
This allows the system to:
- Ensure that the dispatch decision is made in accordance to all CAS messages related to
known airplane failures,
- Prevent any failure detected during the previous flight.
The CLR FAULT soft key shall consequently not be activated to confirm the failure, unless
otherwise specified in the MMEL.
On ground before taxi, the Fault Code tab is used to take dispatch decision when
FAULT CODE message is displayed.
For each fault code displayed, the crew takes the dispatch decision in accordance with the
authorization and/or limitations specified in the MMEL document.
If dispatch is allowed for all displayed fault codes, then the crew may use the CLR FAULT
button to erase FAULT CODE message.
NOTE
Do not use CLR FAULT soft key in flight
CAS MESSAGES
INTRODUCTION
The Central Maintenance Computer Function provides the maintenance crew with a set of
sub-functions in order to facilitate the whole airplane troubleshooting and maintenance.
These main sub-functions are:
- Processing and display of maintenance messages,
- Parameter monitoring,
- System tests (ground tests, on request).
Maintenance messages are elaborated by the CMCF based on any failure information or flight
data made available to EASy.
Fault processing equations are defined in order to provide the mechanics with only the
maintenance message identifying the initial cause. These fault processing equations combine
the various available information to isolate the failure and to eliminate as much as possible
the cascade effects.
They result in maintenance messages which mainly contain the following information:
- Maintenance message name,
- List of possible defective Line Replaceable Units (LRUs), ordered from the most to the less
probable,
- Symptoms, as visible by the flight or maintenance crew,
- Reference of the Fault Isolation Procedure of the Aircraft Maintenance Manual detailing
the maintenance actions to be performed if the message occurs,
- Flight phase and time stamp of all identified transition of the message from the Inactive to
Active or Active to Inactive status.
The maintenance messages are stored in the Fault History Data Base (FHDB). The CMC
Maintenance Message menu allows the operator to display messages being in the Active
status at the time of the display, or messages which were stored in the FHDB during the
current or previous legs.
PARAMETER MONITORING
The CMCF is capable of displaying and refreshing in real time screens of parameters (e.g.
screen containing landing gear proximity sensors status presented in figure).
These parameter monitoring screens are defined to ease the troubleshooting and
maintenance operations by reducing the external test equipment requirements.
SYSTEM TESTS
The following schematics present the hardware components and links involved in the Airplane
Diagnostic and Maintenance System (ADMS).
MAINTENANCE INHIBIT is a guarded switch which allows ground maintenance operation
with inhibition of overhead panel automatic sequences.
I/O Modules
Analog and discrete data
ARINC 429
System computers with ARINC 429 link
Maintenance MUX
° RS 422 System computers with RS 422 link
° (EDU, TCS)
° ° °
° °
° °
°
RS-232 TO RS-422
RS 232
Printer
Databases
- Loadable Diagnostic Information LAN
- Fault History Database
ASCB
Network Interface Controllers Avionics components with ASCB link
LAN
Virtual backplane network
CAS MESSAGES
INTRODUCTION
Following any in-flight technical problem, a maintenance CMC report can be printed out or
downloaded to provide the maintenance staff with more details:
- The print-out is available by using the optional cockpit printer,
- To download the maintenance report, insert a memory card into the PCMCIA slot #2 of the
Data Management Unit (DMU) or connect a laptop computer to the Local Area Network
(LAN) as a CMC RT.
The CMC report can be either:
- CURRENT LEG FDE / MAINT MSG: all the maintenance messages for the current flight,
- ACTIVE FDE / MAINT MSG: all the active maintenance and CAS messages at present.
Keep in mind that some failures are not recorded, as the intermittent ones.
- The other possible CMC reports are detailed in the Aircraft Maintenance Manual / ATA 45.
NOTE
A new report is created at engine start after a MAU 2 electrical reset.
PROCEDURE
INTRODUCTION
PROCEDURE
The upload of data bases from the cockpit is controlled from the CMC as follows:
- power on the avionics system by depressing MINI LOAD MASTER, LH AV MASTER and
RH AV MASTER switches, in order to make sure that MAU modules to be loaded are
powered,
- insert the appropriate INDS CD-ROM in the corresponding DMU drive,
- display the CMC Maintenance Window on a MDU,
- activate the Data Loading System (DLS) by selecting DATA LOADER in the CMC MAIN
MENU,
- click on the FULL LOAD button located on the RH button bar for an automatic loading of
the appropriate MAU modules with the files located on the CD-ROM. The list of drives
available for the upload operation will appear,
- move the cursor in the list using the CCD knob, and select the appropriate DMU drive (CD-
ROM or PCMCIA Slot 2) by clicking on the CCD Enter key. This expands the list of files
'_DR' available for upload,
- move the cursor in the list of '_DR' files using the CCD knob, and select the file to be
uploaded by clicking on the CCD Enter key (Refer to the INDS CD-ROM installation letter
as needed for identification of the '_DR' file to be selected). A text description of the
content of the selected '_DR' file will appear at the bottom of the screen,
- click on the SELECT FILE button located on the RH button bar, to initiate the configuration
check of the modules to be loaded. During the configuration check, the " xx% complete"
indication and a list of errors will be displayed as needed to reflect status of modules
checked in the system. On completion of the configuration check, the estimated load time
will be displayed, and the START LOAD button will appear on the RH button bar,
- click on the START LOAD button to launch the selected file loading. On Load completion,
error codes, if any, will be displayed, along with the indication that the load is 100%
complete.
NOTE
Refer to the Aircraft Maintenance Manual – ATA 45 for additional information related to error
codes which might be displayed during the last two phases (configuration check and loading).
02-46-05 GENERAL
Acronyms
Introduction
Flight deck overview
02-46-10 DESCRIPTION
Hardware architecture and components
Electrical power supply
FalconSphere II set of application programs
ACRONYMS
INTRODUCTION
The Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) system is a mobile information management tool offering the
flexibility to work as well as a stand-alone tablet or connected to the avionics. EFB features
communication capability enabling operators to update both the applications and the content.
The display can be dimmed and remains readable whatever the conditions of light. A touch-
sensitive screen provides the user with quick access to specific functions.
The EFB can be installed on either or both pilot sides.
NOTE
EFB is managed by an administrator.
The Electronic Flight bag (EFB) system runs software supporting flight operations on tablet(s).
Controls and indications of the EFB system are located and displayed on the EFB tablet.
LH EFB RH EFB
The following figure presents the hardware components and liaisons involved in the Electronic
Flight Bag (EFB) system.
- One or two EFB portable device(s): CMC CMA-1310 tablet (Windows OS based device)
hosting FalconSphere II.
- Installed resources:
o One or two Aircraft Mounting Unit (AMU) also called docking system. Each AMU hosts
and energizes a CMA-1310 tablet,
o One or two CAIS/EEMU aircraft interface systems enabling connection to airplane buses
(Ethernet, ARINC 429, RS 422),
o An interconnection wiring between each AMU and CAIS/EEMU.
CMA-1310 TABLET
The CMA-1310 tablet has the following specifications:
FEATURES CMA-1310
System
LCD Screen
Connectivity
Sensors
G-sensor Yes
Camera 5.0 MPixels
GPS Yes
Battery
Following paragraph describes the power supply of the different equipment of the EFB
System.
Electrical protection is provided by Circuit Breakers (CB).
Refer to section 02-24 – ELECTRICAL POWER for additional information.
HOST STRUCTURE
The Host Structure includes:
- The Login Page,
- The Home Page,
- The Aircraft ID module,
- The Sphere Store application,
- The Admin module,
- The Version Info.
Login Page
The Login page only shows when the CMA-1310 tablet is not plugged in the Aircraft
Mounting Unit (AMU). The user has to enter his Falcon Portal User ID and pin code.
Home Page
Aircraft ID
The Aircraft ID contains aircraft configuration information that may be used by the various
applications installed on the EFB tablet. Among others, it includes aircraft characteristics
such as the registration, the actual configuration (MODs, M-OPTs, SBs) and the floor
plan (cabin configuration, safety items…).
Sphere Store
When the tablet is connected to Internet, the Sphere Store connects to the Falcon Portal
and:
- Synchronizes the actual configuration of the EFB with the configuration defined by
the Operator’s administrator on the Portal,
- Updates both the application programs and their content and/or database.
As soon as an update is available, the Sphere Store downloads the package and
requests a user’s approval before installing it.
Once the installation is completed, the software sends a configuration report to the
Falcon Portal.
Admin module
Administrator can access the admin mode of the software installed on the EFB via the
Admin module.
In addition, administrator(s) can also remotely manage the EFB’s configuration, software
and content via the Falcon Portal.
Version Info
The Version Info page references the identifier of the tablet, as well as the version of any
application installed.
Mission management enables to create a Flight Folder and to enter the associated
information:
- DATE and SCHEDULED DEPARTURE TIME,
- ORIGIN and DESTINATION,
- NAME of the Pilot in Command (referred to as “Captain”),
- FLIGHT ID.
Once the Flight Folder is created, the pilot can activate it from the Home Page and can save
associated data from all the application programs in the active flight folder. Associated data
includes:
- Input data (POB, payload, fuel on board, Captain’s name, departure airport, …) for
cross-entry or cross-reference,
- Output data. Pilots can directly access previously saved data in PDF format.
When they start, all the programs hosted in FalconSphere II automatically load the data
stored in the active Flight Folder. If there is no active Flight Folder or no associated data,
software starts with default/empty data.
Operational data (e.g. operational flight plan) can be downloaded in or uploaded from the
active flight folder through the Link-To-Ops communication program. Off-line operations are
also possible via an USB stick.
PERFORMANCE
The EWB application program enables to make some pre-flight weight & balance
calculations and presents, at the end, an electronic load sheet customized to the operator
settings.
The electronic load sheet can be stored in the Flight Folder and signed (handmade
signature on the digital screen, in compliance with the applicable regulation).
In addition to computations, EWB can plot the actual mass and balance position within
the approved envelope. Thus, pilots can see the actual margin. In addition, the software
can visually show what the consequence on the CG margin is if all the PAX move full aft
or full forward in the cabin.
EWB can also manage last minute changes. As an example, in-flight CG can be
computed in accordance with the actual remaining fuel.
The EPM includes three different functions and enables the pilots:
- FLIGHT PLANNING: To perform preflight calculation (flight plan data crosscheck,
fuel/oxygen reserves verification) and to save a flight planning report,
- FLIGHT MANAGEMENT: To optimize the In-flight strategy (optimum cruise altitude
and speed selection, calculation of remaining time (and fuel) to destination,
- PERFORMANCE TOOLS: To compute en-route performance in case of weather
change or airplane failure.
The software provides data for Normal and Abnormal configurations (One Engine Inop,
landing gear down, etc.).
Falcon Perf
Falcon Perf performance tool calculates takeoff and landing performance in compliance
with Dassault’s Airplane Flight Manual (AFM) and operational regulations.
DOCUMENTATION
Falcon Manuals
Falcon Library
The Falcon Library application program gives access to the Dassault master
documentation from the Falcon Portal (in a PDF format, not customized to the aircraft).
The Falcon Library application also enables to select and read the Falcon Service
Advisory (FSA) and Falcon Service Newsflashes (FSN) documents.
Operator’s Doc
The Operator’s Doc application program enables to download and store a PDF copy of
the documentation (e.g. MEL, or SOP, or LOAs, etc.) uploaded on the Falcon Portal by
the Operator’s EFB administrator.
In that way the Operator’s Doc application program enables to stay up-to-date with the
latest versions of the operator’s documentation.
User enters origin, destination, and any alternate airports in the En-route view. Note that
whenever a flight has been activated in FalconSphere II, these fields will be
prepopulated.
The En-route view enables to display the aircraft position, depending on operator’s
approval. It also enables to display en-route and airport weather information.
Weather (eWAS)
In flight, the application program interfaces with avionics data to determine the position
and the speed of the airplane and downloads the weather data using the SATCOM.
The eWAS ground support system collects the worldwide weather forecasts and sorts out
the information to minimize the size of the data packages to be uplinked.
EFB TABLET
Controls and indicating systems (see figure 02-46-20-00).
02-49-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Equipment location
02-49-10 DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Description
Operating principle
APU systems
Distribution
INTRODUCTION
The Auxiliary Power Unit (APU) allows the Falcon 2000EX airplane to be self-supported
(providing electrical power and bleed air) during ground operations especially at remote
locations where ground servicing equipment may not be compatible or available.
It also provides backup electrical power and main engine starting bleed air in flight.
APU fire
CAS window
ENG synoptic
ENG-TRIM-BRK
window
SOURCES
The APU inputs are independent of all installed airplane systems except for the electrical
power source used during starting and fuel supply from the airplane fuel tanks.
APU starting requires electrical power Fuel is supplied to the APU by the No. 2
supplied either: engine fuel feed line.
- by battery 1 through the battery bus,
Refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 28
- by a Ground Power Unit via the ESSential
bus.
EQUIPMENT LOCATION
The APU is longitudinally mounted underneath the fin, inside the tail cone.
INTRODUCTION
The Falcon 2000EX EASy incorporates an APU model GTCP36-150 (F2M) manufactured by
Honeywell. The unit is longitudinally mounted in the tail cone within a carbon fireproof
compartment. The APU is certified for both ground and in flight operations.
DESCRIPTION
The APU consists of an air intake, located in the middle of the unit, a centrifugal compressor
and its discharge port for bleed air, a combustion chamber, a single radial turbine, an exhaust
duct and an accessory section. The accessories include the APU fuel control unit, the fuel
pump, the oil pump and the starter-generator.
A variable geometry compressor diffuser is utilized to optimize pneumatic performance on the
ground and to optimize shaft load performance in flight.
APU
bleed air
valve
Upper left
compartment
Air intake door inlet ventilation
Gearbox
Generator
inlet ventilation
Exhaust duct
Starter generator
Compressor
Generator outlet
ventilation
Lower right
compartment
inlet ventilation
Firewall
Air inlets are located on the right and left hand side of the tail cone.
Two air scoops on tail cone (upper LH and lower RH sides) provide APU compartment
ventilation.
The engine air intake door is located on the right hand upper side of the APU compartment.
The APU exhaust duct for engine gases and ventilation circulation is located at the rear of the
cone.
The APU generator has its own ventilation system. The air flows through a duct from the LH
inlet ahead of the tail cone. The RH outlet below the APU air intake allows for exhaust of APU
generator ventilation system.
A door opens on LH side for APU oil filling.
APU generator inlet Oil filler door APU generator RH ventilation scoop
exhaust outlet
The hot bleed air necessary for main engine start and air conditioning is tapped from
compressor discharge.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The starter-generator first drives the APU. Once APU speed has reached 5.6% N1, the fuel
induction begins and ignition is turned on. At 50 % N1, energy extracted from exhaust gases
is sufficient to drive the compressor and the starter operation is terminated. When the engine
reaches 99 % N1, ignition is terminated.
APU stabilizes to regulate N1 (below 106 %). The stabilized exhaust gas temperature (EGT)
may vary depending on whether hot air is taken or not for air conditioning and on the ambient
air temperature. The engine then operates on a cycle of continuous induction, compression,
combustion and exhaust at a constant rpm.
In flight, airbrakes extension (position 2) may induce an increase of around 20 °C EGT.
When APU BLEED AIR is selected, bleed air is available for engine start or air conditioning.
The APU generator self-connects to the ESS bus. When the APU generator is on line, LH,
ESS and battery buses are powered, BAT 1 is charging. Depending on bus tied rotary switch
position, the same applies to right side buses and BAT 2.
If the start relay fails to open, the amber STARTER APU message appears in the CAS
message window.
If APU generator fails to connect, the amber APU GEN message is then displayed in the
CAS message window.
APU SYSTEMS
OIL SYSTEM
The oil system provides cooling and lubrication of the main rotor bearings and accessory
gearbox.
A switch located downstream from the oil system indicates when oil pressure decreases
below the minimum operating value. If so, the APU is automatically shut down on ground.
A thermostat, inside the oil sump, controls the temperature. If oil temperature exceeds the
maximum operating value, the APU is automatically shut down on ground.
An electrical level measuring plug is fitted on the APU oil tank filler cap. The APU OIL status
can be checked on the TEST synoptic before APU start.
Filler cap
Measuring plug
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel is supplied to the APU by the No 2 engine fuel feed line through the fuel supply shut-off
valve. The APU fuel system includes a Fuel Control Unit, a fuel shut off valve, a fuel flow
divider and six fuel nozzle. The Fuel Control Unit features a bypass filter, a high pressure
gear pump, a torque and metering valve and a differential pressure regulating valve. A
solenoid shut-off valve permits the system to command APU shut-off in case of failure
detected by the APU Electronic Control Unit (APU ECU).
The fuel flow is controlled by the ECU to fit the different APU operation phases and loads.
IGNITION SYSTEM
The APU incorporates a high-energy ignition system consisting of a two-way exciter box,
and dual cable and dual igniter plug in the combustion chamber.
The ignition system is entirely controlled by the APU ECU. The ignition is started at 5.6 %
N1 and continues until N1 reaches 99 %.
The APU Electronic Control Unit (APU ECU) is located in the forward servicing
compartment.
It provides for automatic management of APU performance and safeties during starting,
operation and shutdown phases. APU ECU monitoring uses N1 signal generated by a
magnetic sensor mounted on the accessory gearbox and an EGT signal generated by the
single thermocouple probe installed in the APU exhaust duct.
The speed governing loop continuously monitors N1 and modulates fuel flow (timed-
acceleration during starting of the engine or control during self-sustaining operation).
The control speed is 105 % N1 in flight above 6,000 ft for main engine starting, otherwise
102 % N1.
The temperature loop is not active during APU starting or normal operation unless EGT
exceeds the maximum operating value.
A hourmeter/starts counter is located on the APU ECU. This counter is an eight-digits
display and indicates the APU operating time and the number of APU starts.
DISTRIBUTION
APU GENERATOR
The starter-generator of the APU is rated at 9 kW (300A) to supply the airplane systems with
28.5 VDC and is regulated by an associated Generator Control Unit (GCU) mounted in the
forward servicing compartment. Its excitation circuits are fed when APU generator trip
magnetic switch is set to upward position.
It is capable of supplying the entire DC electrical system in addition to charging batteries.
BLEED AIR
The APU bleed air is driven through a BLEED AIR valve to the pneumatic system.
For main engine starting, the valve is fully open except if ECU limits EGT temperature.
When used for air conditioning, the APU ECU controls the valve to obtain the desired cabin
temperature.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 21.
CONTROL
Status
lights
Pushbuttons
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
push to
- initiates APU starting start
sequence when the ON
light only is on
- initiates APU shutdown
when both ON and RUN
lights are on
(APU running)
push to
stop
TO ACTIVATE
CONTROL FUNCTION SYNOPTIC
TO DEACTIVATE
contactor
closed
(Z< 35,000)
Abnormal
Disconnected situation:
contactor
open with
APU running
and no GPU
INDICATION
As the APU supplies electrical power to the airplane, APU electrical indications are
displayed in the ELEC synoptic of the lower 2/3 MDU window. This page indicates APU
generator status and the corresponding ammeter measurement.
The analog ammeter and digital readout are displayed in grey when the APU MASTER
pushbutton is ON. Colors are only displayed when the APU is running.
The amber scale and associated indication range depend on the airplane altitude:
- Up to 10,000 ft, above 300 A,
- Between 10,000 ft and 25,000 ft, above 250 A,
- Above 25,000 ft, above 200 A.
Abnormal
Normal values
values appear Invalid data
appear in green
in amber
APU engine parameters are only displayed when APU MASTER is ON, at the top RH corner
of the ENG synoptic and at the bottom of the ENG-TRM-BRK window.
N1 (%) and EGT (°C) are displayed as digital readouts.
N1 digital readout is displayed:
- White on a red background if N1 ≥ 110 %,
- Black on an amber background if 106 % ≤ N1 < 110 %,
- Green on a black background if N1 < 106 %.
In case of failure, amber labels are displayed near APU parameters: OVSP , OIL ,
BLEED and DOOR .
APU oil system can be checked on the TEST synoptic via the APU OIL soft key.
The system indicates:
- if APU OIL level is ok ( LEVEL OK message, see figure below), or
- if APU OIL level is too low ( ADD APU OIL ), or
- if the oil data is invalid ( TEST FAIL ).
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
APU ECU circuit protection is provided by a conventional trip-free circuit breaker located
above the overhead panel.
The APU ECU incorporates comprehensive protection, which automatically shuts down the
unit and triggers the APU FAULT CAS message when any of the following conditions is met:
- overspeed (110 % ± 1 %),
- loss of N1 signal,
- wrong position of APU air intake door,
- APU ECU failure,
- loss of DC power,
- no flame,
- slow start (starting phase control),
- speed drop.
The extra following conditions are also activated on ground:
- EGT overheat (see next section, LIMITATIONS),
- loss of EGT signal,
- low oil pressure (below 35±4 psi though N1 above 99 % for more than 10 sec),
- high oil temperature (oil temperature in the sump above 163 °C),
- electrical fuel flow regulator failure,
- APU fire,
- air conditioning overheat.
STARTING SEQUENCE
The APU can be started using either airplane battery 1 or an external ground power unit.
On ground, the battery start is the usual operating mode. GPU start is detailed in the
ABNORMAL OPERATION sub-section.
Prior to starting the APU, the oil level must be checked as well as the security area.
Pushing the APU MASTER pushbutton turns the ON light on (steady green once air intake
door is open) and automatically starts the normal No 2 booster pump. APU ECU is powered.
Pushing the START / STOP pushbutton initiates the automatic start sequence. The RUN light
then illuminates for approximately 5 sec to indicate that the command is taken into account
(steady green). It extinguishes during APU starting. When APU start is successful (generator
on line), it illuminates again and remains illuminated until the APU is stopped.
As long as the RUN remains illuminated, the starting sequence is successful. The engine
parameters can be monitored on the ENG-TRM-BRK window. N1 and EGT can be checked
while increasing up to approximately 101 % for N1 and 400 °C for EGT.
The electrical parameters can be checked on the ELEC synoptic before connecting
equipment.
The following examples show controls and indications displayed to the pilots during normal
ground operation of the APU.
SHUTDOWN
The APU incorporates an automatic and manual shutdown system that is controlled by the
APU ECU and corresponds to the abnormal conditions detailed in the SYSTEM
PROTECTION section.
Pushing the START / STOP pushbutton closes the APU fuel shut-off valve, the APU START-
STOP green RUN light flashes for 2 sec then extinguishes.
Pushing the APU MASTER pushbutton while ON light is steady green stops electrical power
to the APU ECU. The ON light extinguishes when the air intake door is closed.
NOTE 1
When the APU is shut down using the STOP pushbutton, or if automatic shutdown occurs, the
APU cannot be restarted unless the MASTER pushbutton is momentarily unlatched and
latched again (pushed twice).
NOTE 2
Due to APU ECU shutdown logic, a transient amber OVSP label is displayed.
Prior to initiating the APU start cycle, the GPU must be plugged in and operating. When the
EXT POWER light pushbutton is illuminated, the following occurs:
- batteries No.1 and 2 are isolated,
- the battery bus, the ESS, right and left buses are powered by the GPU (buses are
automatically tied),
- APU generator is inhibited.
Pushing APU MASTER pushbutton powers the APU ECU, opens the air intake door, opens
APU fuel supply valve and illuminates the ON light.
Pushing APU START / STOP pushbutton initiates the starting sequence. This sequence is the
same as the battery starting sequence except for BAT 1 contactor which close during the
sequence, its symbol turning from gray to green on ELEC synoptic.
Until EXT POWER is depressed, GPU generator continues to power the distribution system,
inhibiting all generators, including APU, BAT 1 and BAT 2 (gray symbols).
Since the engine speed is above 99 % N1, APU bleed air is available for the air conditioning
system.
If the APU fails to start when the START / STOP pushbutton is used, the RUN light does not
illuminate and the ON light of the MASTER pushbutton flashes.
If the APU fails to shut down when the START / STOP pushbutton is pushed, an alternate
method is also available. Pushing the APU MASTER pushbutton turns off the ON light and
cuts off power to the APU ECU causing the APU fuel shut-off valve to close.
NOTE
This condition should be written up as a maintenance follow-up action. This problem may be
associated with the APU ECU automatic shutdown logic.
APU OVERSPEED
APU FIRE
The fire warning activates the warning horn, causes the illumination of the corresponding
FI RE
guarded AP U pushbutton on the overhead control panel and displays the CAS
message.
FI RE
Pressing the AP U pushbutton automatically shuts down the APU and shuts off the APU fuel
DI SCH
valve. Pressing the pushbutton causes discharge of the single APU fire extinguisher
cylinder dedicated to this area.
¾ For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 26.
CAS MESSAGES
02-50-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Principal dimensions
Overall layout
Cabin layout
02-50-10 DESCRIPTION
Fuselage
Nose cone
Landing gear
Flight deck
Flight deck windows
Passenger door
Cabin
Cabin windows
Emergency exit
Wings
Baggage compartment
Servicing compartments
Auxiliary Power Unit compartment
Empennage
INTRODUCTION
The structural design of the F2000EX EASy / F2000DX / F2000LX airplane conforms to a fail-
safe structural design concept. The airplane mainly employs high-strength aluminum alloys in
its structure.
The structure design is based on fatigue and damage tolerance requirements.
The fuselage is a fully monocoque structure made of high-strength aluminum alloy. The
airplane structure also includes other high technology materials such as titanium, corrosion-
resistant steel, and carbon composites for primary structures, fiberglass, and Kevlar for the
secondary components.
The main airplane structure consists of fuselage, wings, powerplant pylons, landing gear and
empennage.
The fuselage includes the cockpit, the passenger cabin, the forward, centerwing and aft tanks,
the baggage compartment, the forward and aft servicing compartments.
The aft structure of the airplane supports the empennage, both engines and the APU.
PRINCIPAL DIMENSIONS
OVERALL LAYOUT
CABIN LAYOUT
FUSELAGE
Frame Frame
NOSE CONE
The nose cone is a composite structure. It is pressurized and can be slid forward and locked
or lifted for better access and locked in open position by a compensating rod. The nose cone
houses radar, avionics, and other optional equipment.
Pilot and component protection (electrical wirings or flight control system) behind frame 0 is
provided by shields and energy absorption, during impact on avionics equipment installed on
the chassis attached to frame 0.
LANDING GEAR
GENERAL
The landing gear is of the retractable tricycle type with dual wheels on all landing gears. It is
electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated. The hydraulic system powers the nose
wheel steering, which is electrically controlled from the pilot station.
A maintenance access door, located in the ceiling of the nose wheel well, allows access to
the instruments behind the instrument panel.
CAUTION
No warning notices this door is not in place nor locked.
FLIGHT DECK
The flight deck can seat two pilots and also an additional crew member with an optional seat
or jump seat.
The flight deck is separated from the passenger cabin by a partition and a sliding door. It is
sound-proofed and has thermal insulation.
Two crew seats are adjusted for support and comfort. The seats include a quick-disconnect
combination lap belt and shoulder harnesses with inertia reels, adjustable lumbar supports,
and vertical / horizontal adjustments. The seat cushions are removable.
Flight deck windows include a three-part windshield, two side windows (the pilot side is
sliding), and two rear windows. The windows are made of bird impact-resistant, chemically
tempered glass sandwiched panels. They are electrically heated.
The pilot forward sliding window may be opened on the ground. If necessary, the window may
be opened in flight to ease the evacuation of smoke and fumes or during landing if forward
vision is obscured. The window has a positive lock on the inside of the window frame.
PASSENGER DOOR
The passenger door is located on the left side of the cabin, immediately aft of the flight deck.
It opens outward and downward. Integral stairs and handrail are provided to access the
airplane.
The door may be opened from either the inside or outside. A key lock is provided on the
exterior for security when the airplane is unattended.
A CAS message ( DOOR PAX on parking, DOOR PAX during taxiing and in flight ) is
displayed on the CAS window when the door is not fully closed and locked.
Telescopic rods
Telescopic
handrail
The door is electrically lifted (BAT bus power supply). The opening/closing function can be
initiated from both inside and outside the airplane through the use of pushbuttons located on
the airplane exterior and inside the airplane on a service strip at the top of the left hand
cabinet.
A lift inhibit function is provided in the event excessive loads are imposed on the electric door
closing motor. The power supply for the motor is provided from the battery bus but is not
disabled by crash logic.
The door is equipped with two proximity sensors (one on each side). When the door is closed,
the door rollers push the levers which take place just in front of the two proximity sensors.
Proximity
sensor
The passenger door is also equipped with a visual inspection window. When the door is
closed, the two arrows must be aligned.
CABIN
The passenger cabin extends from the flight deck partition to the baggage compartment. It is
sound-proofed and thermally insulated, and is equipped with side and ceiling panels,
consoles, window trim panels, and passenger service units (oxygen masks, gaspers,
passenger ordinance signs and reading lights).
Interior seating arrangements are available for up to 19 passengers. Interior arrangements
and furnishings vary among airplanes because of customer's requirements and preferences.
The items, which can be customized and tailored for customers, include:
- The arrangement of decorating elements (furniture, partitions, seats, sofas, etc.),
- The material used for trim paneling,
- Cabin equipment (galley, stereo, video, refrigerator, bar, tables, etc.),
- Cabin lighting,
- Location of front and/or rear lavatory and the cabinetry,
CABIN WINDOWS
The passenger cabin features eighteen elliptical windows formed of two stretched acrylic
material panels. The seventh window, aft of the right side, is installed in the emergency exit.
EMERGENCY EXIT
An emergency exit is located on the right side of the cabin, at the seventh aft window, over
the wing. The exit is locked in a frame and includes a quick-unlocking mechanism, which can
be operated from either inside or outside the airplane. Unlocking is controlled from the inside
with a handle and from the outside by means of a pushbutton, which is connected to the
inside handle.
An exit panel position switch located on the upper frame member of the emergency exit
activates a CAS message DOOR EMERGENCY , when the airplane is energized.
WINGS
The wing box structure forms one large integral (wet) fuel tank in each wing. The rear spar of
the box supports the main landing gear and the tracks for the flaps; the front spar supports the
rollers for the leading-edge slats.
BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
GENERAL
The pressurized baggage compartment is located in the aft part of the center section and is
accessible in flight.
The compartment is lined and features garment hanger racks (option) in the forward area
and folding shelves to maximize baggage storage.
Access to the pressurized baggage compartment is through the door located in the aft
partition of the lavatory and left external door of the airplane.
The exterior door has a key lock for security. Baggage compartment exterior door
dimensions: 30.51 ft x 29.53 ft (0.715 m x 0.75m).
The maximum admissible weight of baggage is 1.600 lb (725 kg) without exceeding 61.4
lb/sq.ft (300 kg/m2).
CONTROL
NOTE
Opening the baggage compartment external door from inside the airplane is not possible.
CAUTION
Before closing the door, fold the folding step until it locks in its retaining clip.
SATETY DEVICES
Two baggage compartment door microswitches, located on door frame and two baggage
compartment door position detectors located on door frame lower web activate a CAS
message ( DOOR BAG on parking, DOOR BAG during taxiing and in flight ) when the
door is not fully closed and locked.
SERVICING COMPARTMENTS
The unpressurized forward and aft servicing compartments house hydraulic bay, air
conditioning and miscellaneous components.
Forward servicing compartment door is located on the LH side of the fuselage. An access
ladder is located at the back.
Aft servicing compartment door is located below the fuselage. It is fitted with an access
ladder. The aft compartment houses hydraulic bay.
The two doors are connected with sensors which activate a CAS message
DOOR AFT SERV + FORW SERV to inform that the service doors are not closed.
EMPENNAGE
INDICATION
The passenger door guarded pushbuttons are located on the service trip at the top of the LH
cabinet.
DOOR TEST soft key selected DOOR LIFT and EXT. LIFT INHIBIT lighted
In order to switch off the DOOR LIFT pushbutton, depress the DOOR RST soft key
CAS MESSAGES
DOOR AFT SERV + FORW SERV Aft servicing door and forward servicing door are
open.
DOOR BAG During taxiing and in flight, baggage door is not fully
closed and locked.
DOOR EMERGENCY Emergency exit is open.
DOOR FORW SERV Forward servicing door is open.
DOOR FWD TOILET Forward toilet door is open (option).
DOOR PAX During taxiing and in flight, passenger door is not fully
closed and locked.
DOOR PAX + BAG During taxiing and in flight, passenger and baggage
compartment doors are not fully closed and locked.
02-70-05 GENERAL
Introduction
Sources
Engines location
02-70-10 DESCRIPTION
Introduction
Major components
Operating principle
Engine systems
Thrust Reverser
Automatic engine control
Automatic Power Reserve (APR)
Fire protection
INTRODUCTION
The Falcon 2000EX EASy is powered by two Pratt & Whitney PW308C (PW308C+ for Falcon
2000LXS and S) turbofan engines. Each engine is automatically controlled by a dedicated
FADEC (Full Authority Digital Electronic Control) system.
Each engine thrust rating is (sea level):
- 6,998 lb (3,113 daN) with an OAT up to ISA + 17.0 °C,
- 7,002 lb (3,115 daN) up to ISA + 23.0 °C with Automatic Power Reserve (APR).
The PW308C engine weight (without options) is 1,368 lb (620 kg).
The PW308C+ engine weight (without options) is 1,340 lb (608 kg).
The engine bypass ratio is 4.
ENG-TRM-FUEL ENG-TRM-FUEL
SOURCES
ENGINE LOCATION
The engines are pylon-mounted on the left and right sides of the rear fuselage.
INTRODUCTION
MAJOR COMPONENTS
INTRODUCTION
LP SPOOL
HP SPOOL
COMBUSTION CHAMBER
EXHAUST NOZZLE
Exhaust gases, exiting the LP turbine, are directed through the engine primary nozzle
equipped with a mixer. The mixer forces high speed exhaust gases to mix with the fan
peripheral secondary airflow. The gas mixture provides higher thrust and lower external
noise level.
ACCESSORY GEARBOX
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
The single stage fan draws air in through the engine nacelle duct. The fan accelerates a large
air mass up to a relatively low velocity and divides it into two air flows:
- The bypass airflow (secondary, 80% of the air mass) runs through the low-velocity
bypass duct directly to the exhaust nozzle.
- The core airflow (primary, 20% of the air mass) is pressurized by the HP compressor
before entering the combustion chamber.
The core airflow enters the combustion chamber and mixes with the fuel. During engine start
(engine start selector set to START), stall detection (by avionics), continuous ignition (engine
start selector set to IGN) and flame out detection (by EEC), the mixture is ignited by one or
the two high-energy igniter plugs. The mixture then expands through the turbine section. The
HP turbine extracts energy to drive both the HP compressor through the main rotor shaft and
the accessory gearbox through transfer gearbox.
The LP turbine extracts energy to drive the fan through the LP rotor shaft.
The LP turbine exhaust airflow continues to accelerate through the exhaust mixer and mixes
with the bypass airflow in the exhaust duct, which directs it into the atmosphere to provide
thrust.
During engine start, the pneumatic starter drives the HP spool through the accessory
gearbox. When the engine reaches 50 % N2, the starter control valve closes and the air stater
declutches as the engine accelerates by itself. Ignition stops when one of these two events
occurs:
- ITT increases by 200 °C from beginning of start-up,
- Air starter declutches.
If the starter control valve fails to close when N2 reaches 50 %:
- The amber STARTER .. FAIL is displayed in the CAS window.
If the starter control valve mechanism fails, it can be manually opened and closed through an
access port in the lower engine cowl (refer to Engine Starting Valve in Dispatch
documentation).
ENGINE SYSTEMS
The engine systems include the oil, fuel, ignition and air systems described hereafter.
OIL SYSTEM
The oil system lubricates and cools both HP and LP spools and the accessory gearbox. It is
primarily composed of the following:
- A pressurized oil tank with a sight glass and an electric gauge,
- A flow-regulating pressure pump to feed the system from the oil tank,
- A clogging filter located downstream of the oil pump,
- A Fuel-Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) that cools oil and heats fuel,
- A combination of scavenge pumps to refeed the oil tank (directly or via the accessory
gearbox), as well as to separate air from oil, both mixed in the engine,
- A chip detector located upstream of the oil tank,
- Temperature and pressure probes and a low pressure switch.
An electrical gauge supplies oil quantity data to the avionics via the Fuel Quantity
Management Computer.
NOTE
Oil quantity should be checked 10 min to 20 after engine shutdown, and serviced with the type
and brand specified in the AFM (DGT88898) or Ground Servicing Manual (DGT681).
The Clogging Filter is equipped with a bypass line and a switch that transmits the filter
clogging information. When the filter is clogged, prior to the bypass opening,
ENG .. : OIL FILTER message appears in the CAS window.
When ferrous metal particles accumulate in the Chip Detector, ENG .. : OIL CHIP message
appears in the CAS window. The Chip Detector circuit is self-monitored and in case of
failure, ENG .. : OIL CHIP FAIL message appears in CAS window.
Another Oil Pressure differential sensor detects an abnormally low pressure during
operation. When the Oil Pressure is too low, ENG .. : OIL PRESS message appears in
CAS window.
FUEL SYSTEM
The airplane fuel system feeds the engine through the Fuel Shut-Off Valve, then through the
Hydro-Mechanical Unit (HMU) assembly and then to the distribution system.
The fuel shut-off valve is located upstream of the engine fuel Pressurization System. It
controls fuel flow to the Hydro-Mechanical (HMU). In case of fire, the pilot can shut this
valve off using the SHUT-OFF pushbutton, which is located on the fire warning panel.
For more information, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 26.
The HMU is an electro-hydrauclic transducer which changes EEC signals to fuel flow and
other control functions. It regulates fuel flow, positions HP compressor inlet variable
geometry, shutdown the engine during normal and abnormal circumstances, and
provides high and low fuel pressure protection. Main HMU components are the
Pressurization System and the Fuel Control Unit.
■ Pressurization System
It is a two-stage pump (low and high pressure stages) feeding the Fuel Control Unit
(FCU) with fuel at the required pressure and flow rate. The first stage is a
centrifugal booster pump, and the second one is a gear pump. A fuel filter is
installed between both pump stages. At the pump outlet, a part of the fuel is
directed through the Fuel-Oil Heat Exchanger (FOHE) to warm it, and then directed
back to the filter to prevent ice-clogging.
When the fuel filter is clogged, a built-in bypass valve opens and activates the white
ENG .. : FUEL FILTER message in the CAS message window.
The whole HMU is protected from overpressure by a high-pressure relief valve. This
valve opens if the pump second stage pressure is too high. Fuel is then bypassed
to the pump second stage inlet.
The Fuel Control Unit (FCU) includes a metering valve and a minimum pressure
valve that supplies the nozzles.
As part of the HMU, the FCU includes an emergency standby shutdown solenoid
that is controlled through the fire control overhead panel.
As the FCU is actuated by fuel pressure, a built-in Minimum Pressure Valve (MPV)
provides a minimum fuel pressure regardless of the fuel flow.
Distribution System
IGNITION SYSTEM
Each engine has an ignition system which includes one ignition exciter and two ignitor plugs.
Both ignitor plugs can be operated separately by the exciter. Only one is operated during
normal ground start-up, and both during in flight start-up or in flight relight.
The ignition exciter is powered by the airplane electrical system and controlled by the EEC.
AIR SYSTEM
High pressure (HP) compressor air is bled off to provide pressurizing air mainly for:
- Bearing compartment oil seals,
- Cooling air of the turbine section,
- bleed off valves controls (BOV),
- Nose cone permanent heating (for anti-icing),
- Airplane services.
A BOV failure can result in surge or ITT exceedance. It is indicated by an amber CAS
message ENG .. : MONITOR ITT or ENG .. : SURGE PROT FAIL, depending on the valve
position when it failed.
HP air and/or Low Pressure (LP) air is bled from HP compressor off to provide other airplane
services.
For airplane services, refer to CODDE 1 / Chapter 02-36-10 ATA 36 PNEUMATIC.
THRUST REVERSER
Both engines have a Thrust Reverser (T/R) to slow down the airplane on the ground. Each
T/R is electrically controlled and hydraulically actuated.
The thrust reverser system installed on each engine consists of:
- Two T/R doors tilted by two hydraulic actuators.
o The LH T/R is powered by the HYD 1 system, and
o The RH T/R is powered by the HYD 2 system.
o To deploy the doors, the hydraulic actuators must overcome the exhaust
aerodynamic forces that keep the doors stowed.
o The upper and lower doors differ in geometry and are not interchangeable between
engines.
- Two pin locks actuators per door, which lock the T/R in to stowed position.
The thrust reverser system installed on the airframe consists of:
- One hydraulic accumulator per engine, to actuate the T/R for one cycle (deploy-stow)
if the corresponding hydraulic system fails.
- A Thrust Reverser Control Unit (TRCU) that controls and monitors each T/R:
o It receives WOW, TL position and T/R status switches.
o It provides output power to hydraulic valves solenoids (isolation, lock and control)
embedded in the Hydraulic Control Valve and Isolation Valve.
o It provides monitoring to the EEC for flight deck indication.
CAUTION
Use of thrust reverser to move the airplane back is forbidden.
Each engine is controlled by a Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) which regulates
N1 in response to a Thrust Lever Angle (TLA). The main components of the FADEC are the
Thrust Lever (TL), the Electronic Engine Control (EEC) and the HydroMechanical Unit (HMU).
The EEC is powered by one Permanent Magnetic Alternator (PMA), so that it is independent
of airplane electrical system. Should the PMA fail at engine start, the EEC is powered by the
airplane electrical system.
One EEC has two channels A and B. Both channels run at the same time: one controls the
engine, the other one is in standby. During start, the channels are temporarily swapped to test
the standby channel. At each engine start, each channel role reverses (in control / standby).
The EEC continuously monitors both channels. In case of discrepancy, the faulty channel is
automatically deactivated. If both channels are impaired (ex: by a failed N1 sensor), the
engine operates at a reduced capacity (ex: with N2 sensor data). The complete failure of both
channels makes the engine shut down.
The EEC:
- Controls the entire engine start sequence,
- Commands the closing of the Bleed-Off Valve,
- Continuously controls N1 and N2 primarily based on TLA and flight parameters,
- Synchronizes ENG 2 with ENG 1 (N1 or N2 when commended by crew),
- Computes the minimum N1 for wing anti-icing,
- Controls the ignition,
- Controls the Inlet Guide Vanes (IGV),
- Ouputs the engine parameters toward the avionics.
The EEC also provides:
- Hung and hot start protection (on ground only),
- Overspeed protection,
- Flameout protection with automatic relight.
On ground, the EEC aborts the engine start:
- When there is no ignition within 20 seconds,
- When ITT is too high (Hot start protection),
- When an IGV is faulty,
- When N2 does not reach 5.2% within 15 seconds on PW308C (hung start protection),
- When N2 does not reach 6.5% within 15 seconds on PW308C+ (hung start
protection),
- In absence of N1 signal when N2 reaches ground idle.
If an engine fails when both thrust levers are in TO detent (MAX CLB respectively), the
remaining engine thrust automatically increases up to APR rating (MCT respectively).
With APR:
Take-Off rating limited by MAX ITT 895°C for 5
TO
minutes (FADEC v8) or 875°C for 10 minutes
(FADEC v9 - M3453).
Condition of activation:
- One thrust lever at or beyond MAX CLB detent, and
- 15 % gap between both engine N1, and
- Altitude below 20,000 ft, and
- Temperature above ISA +15 °C (59 °F).
APR automatically deactivates if the thrust lever on live engine is set below MAX CLB detent.
NOTE
If APR activates, the Bleed Air System automatically closes. It will reopen when APR stops.
FIRE PROTECTION
On each engine, fire is detected by two capillary tubes (one around the fan area – zone 1, one
around the engine core – zone 2), which react to high temperatures.
Fire protection is ensured by two fire extinguishers shared by both engines.
For more information, refer to CODDE1 / Chapter 02 / ATA 26.
CONTROL
MOTOR
IGN
NORMAL
START
DRY/WET
ENGINE
MOTORING
MOTOR
PUSH THE
ENGINE MANUAL CORRESPONDING
STARTING BUTTON
NORMAL
NIGHT
When the pilot pushes the switch in,
the light illuminates green.
The APR system is engaged in the
FADEC (if a thrust ever is at or
PROTECT AGAINST above MAX CLB). DAY
APR AUTO ARMING
FAILURE When APR is On, shows on
ENG-TRIM-FUEL window and on
SYNOP/ENG.
NIGHT
APR O’RIDE has priority over APR
DISARM.
Each thrust lever allows the pilot adjusting the engine thrust from cut-off to full thrust. Each
lever is equipped with three stops corresponding to stop (STOP), idle (IDLE) and take-off
(TO). One detent locates max climb thrust (MAX CLB). White marks indicate these four
positions.
Each thrust lever has:
- A thrust reverser (T/R) control lever.
- A catch (also called toggle switch) that must be raised to move the thrust lever from
STOP to IDLE position, and vice versa.
- An electrical motor that clutches when the AutoThrottle (AT) is engaged.
- A tranduscer that converts the lever position into a digital signal sent to the EEC.
Thrust levers and T/R control levers have an artificial feel system.
An engine fire repeater warning light is installed in each lever.
AUTOTHROTTLE ENGAGEMENT
THRUST REVERSER
The T/R control lever is only enabled when on the ground, with the thrust lever in IDLE stop.
As soon as the T/R control lever is lifted in the reverse-idle detent, the thrust lever is locked
into the IDLE stop. Next, pulling the T/R control lever increases thrust; up to full reverse
thrust when the T/R control lever reaches the rear stop.
Folding the T/R control lever down allows normal thrust lever operation.
Soft keys for selection of CRUISE thrust limit mode and N1 / N2 synchronization are located
on the right side of the ENG synoptic.
When CRUISE box is checked, the thrust is limited to max cruise thrust, indicated by the
first inner white bug on the N1 gauge.
The AutoThrottle cruise setting is displayed on the ENG synoptic (CRUISE) and in each
PDU top left corner (CRU).
EASy I
CRU _
ALT, ASEL, VALT,
A/T
VASL, VS, PATH,
VPTH, G/S and VGP
CRUISE A/T SPD
EASy II
CRU _
When CRUISE box is selected, Autothrottle mode can be A/T N1 (EASy I) or A/T SPD
(EASy II). In both cases, the thurst is adjusted to reach and maintain the target speed
without exceeding Maximum Cruise Thrust.
N1 or N2 synchronization
The N1 or N2 synchronization runs both engines at the same N1 or N2, thus reduces
possible uncomfortable low frequency vibrations.
When SYNC N1 or SYNC N2 soft key is selected, the FADEC system synchronizes both
engines N1 or N2 from IDLE to MAX CLB thrust (Engine 1 is the master).
Synchronization works irrespectively of the AutoThrottle engagement.
SYNC N1 is recommended at high thrust setting (climb, cruise).
SYNC N2 is recommended at low thrust setting (descent).
INDICATION
The ENG CAS window shows both engines primary parameters (N1, N2 and ITT).
The ENG-TRM-FUEL window shows both engines secondary parameters (Fuel Flow, Oil
Pressure and Oil Temperature).
The ENG synoptic shows both engines primary and secondary parameters, along with the
LP spool vibration level and the EEC active channel.
ENGINE SYNOPTIC
N1 INDICATION
Computed T/O
Actual T/O N1N1 TLA bug
N1 is the LP spool (fan) rotation speed (in % of reference speed) and represents the thrust.
The TLA magenta bug indicates the Thrust Lever Angle. It shows the thrust the pilot requires
by moving the thrust lever. During acceleration or deceleration, the TLA bug and N1 digital
pointer may not coincide.
Invalid data Amber arc = WINGS A/I N1 less than WINGS A/I
minimum N1 minimum N1
NOTE
The Autothrottle complies with the WINGS A/I minimum N1.
WINGS A/I minimum N1 increases if the engine or its bleed air system fails.
WINGS A/I minimum N1 does NOT increase if the brake heating (option) is in use.
ITT INDICATION
ITT (Inter Turbine Temperature) is the temperature between the HP and LP turbines (T45).
A/C with M3453 (Fadec v9.03) – T/O thrust limited to 10 minutes One Engine Inoperative
AUTOTHROTTLE STATUS
A/T
CRUISE
On the ground only, both engines oil level is checked with ENG OIL softkey in the TEST
synoptic.
ENG-CAS WINDOW
The primary engine parameters are displayed below the CAS message window:
ENG-TRM-FUEL WINDOW
Both pilots must display the ENG-TRM-FUEL window in the PDU lower 1/6 window for
takeoff and landing.
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
ENGINE STARTING
The EEC always controls the engine starting sequence. Firstly, the pilot must swiftly advance
the Thrust Lever from STOP to IDLE. Secondly, the pilot must hold the pedestal engine rotary
switch on START for one second.
NOTE
Moving the Thrust Lever too slowly from STOP to IDLE can trigger the amber CAS message:
ENG .. NO DISPATCH.
The system automatically turns on the corresponding fuel booster pump and manages the
power sources (igniters and starter control valve).
In case of an anomaly, the crew can stop the starting sequence at any time by pulling back
the thrust lever to STOP position.
Continuous ignition of engine(s) is done by setting the pedestal engine rotary switch to IGN,
which activates all the ignition plugs simultaneously. When the EEC detects a rapid engine
deceleration or a compressor stall (flame out detection), it automatically commands ignition
(IGN shows in the ITT gauge).
The Thrust Lever must always be retarded to the STOP position before restarting the engine.
ENGINE SHUTDOWN
To shut an engine down, the pilot must swiftly move the corresponding Thrust Lever from
IDLE to the STOP position while raising the catch.
NOTE
Moving the Thrust Lever too slowly from IDLE to STOP can trigger the amber CAS message:
ENG .. NO DISPATCH.
The EEC monitors the shutdown sequence. The corresponding fuel booster pump is not
automatically turned off.
ENGINE MOTORING
NOTE
No AFM / CODDE 2 procedure instructs to Wet Motor the engines. Some procedures can ask
the pilots to Dry Motor the engines, refer to these procedures.
Information given below is for comprehension purpose.
CAUTION
A WET MOTORING MUST ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED BY A DRY MOTORING.
CAUTION
MOTORINGS LIMITATIONS:
- WAIT AT LEAST 30 SECONDS BETWEEN EACH OF 3 SUCCESSIVE MOTORINGS,
- WAIT AT LEAST 15 MINUTES BETWEEN EACH SERIES OF 3 MOTORINGS.
CAS MESSAGES
03-00-05 GENERAL
Presentation
PRESENTATION
Falcon airplanes fitted with EASy feature primary means of information that have never been
used so far in corporate aviation. Based on basic flight mechanics principles, all these primary
means work toward providing the pilot with direct, immediate, intuitive assessment and control
of the airplane trajectory.
Targeting pilots with a large variety of experiences, Dassault Aviation has created Technical
Information Pages for educational purpose. Reviewing them allows for pilots to remember
basics of flight mechanics before any initial type rating training and checking.
In order to emphasize the acquisition of key principles rather than in-depth theory, all
schematics, drawings, symbols or equations have been voluntarily simplified. As a result,
although they may depict an approximate theoretical situation, they provide pilots with an
easy-to-review and an easy-to-remember tool.
The Technical Information Pages (TIP) section has been organized to support a progressive
learning process. Consequently, Dassault Aviation recommends reviewing them in the
following sequence:
REVIEW
AIRPLANE TRAJECTORY
SEQUENCE
1 03-05-00 - Flight Path Symbol – General
2 03-05-05 - Flight Path Symbol – Detailed
3 03-05-10 - Acceleration Chevron
4 03-05-15 - Rotation Symbol
Most given examples correspond to normal situations where pilot inputs cause a progressive
and smooth change in flight characteristics, except where otherwise mentioned.
Consequently, any deviations to this assumption may result in different interpretation or
visualization. Detailed information is provided in CODDE 1 / Chapter 02.
PREREQUISITES
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
Piloting an airplane consists of controlling its trajectory, in particular in the vertical plane.
Usually, the pilot will set a reference pitch attitude and then adjust it by acting on the yoke
and/or the engine power, in order to:
- have the airplane level off (see FIGURE 03-05-00-01),
- have the airplane descend (see FIGURE 03-05-00-02),
- have the airplane climb (see FIGURE 03-05-00-03).
γ > 0°
γ = 0° γ < 0°
FIGURE 03-05-00-04
To understand the airplane actual flight path or to maintain a defined slope (ex: descent at a
constant – 3° slope), the pilot has to interpret the pitch symbol position on the Attitude Display
Indicator (ADI) in relation to other information (airspeed, vertical speed, altitude, ...).
In order to help pilots control accurately or be aware of the airplane trajectory actually flown,
Dassault Aviation has decided to provide crews flying EASy Falcons with a direct and intuitive
primary mean of control and awareness: the Flight Path Symbol (FPS), displayed on the ADI
and the SFD (Secondary Flight Display).
OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
The position of the FPS with respect to the horizon reference line gives an
instant indication of the actual airplane vertical trajectory, as follows:
γ = 0°
FIGURE 03-05-00-05
AIRPLANE LEVELLING OFF
γ < 0°
FIGURE 03-05-00-06
AIRPLANE DESCENDING
γ > 0°
FIGURE 03-05-00-07
AIRPLANE CLIMBING
In addition to the FPS position, the position of the little “wings” on both sides of the FPS circle
with respect to the horizon reference line gives also instant indication of the actual airplane
horizontal trajectory and roll attitude, as follows:
CONCLUSION
Using the FPS results in reduced pilot workload and awareness of actual trajectory since the
pilot has now the capability of:
- instantly visualizing and controlling the actual airplane trajectory,
- managing the airplane flight path in a better and easier way, regardless of airplane
configuration, airspeed variations, wind velocity and direction, turbulence, …
PREREQUISITES
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The Flight Path Vector (FPV) can be described with respect to two different reference
systems:
- the ground reference system,
- the air mass reference system associated to the air mass in which the airplane is flying.
As shown on the figure 03-05-05-00 thereafter, the difference between ground and air mass
reference systems is wind dependent. For given flight conditions (speed, thrust setting) and
when observed from the ground, both FPV direction and magnitude (FPVG) will be affected
by variations of wind force and direction. Whereas, in the same flight conditions and when
observed from the air mass, FPV direction and magnitude (FPVA) will not be affected by
wind variations.
Currently, pilots use pitch attitude as the primary parameter to control flight path.
On EASy Falcons, the combination of modern technology equipment such as the IRS
(Inertial Reference System) and computers offers both measurement capability and
computing power to calculate FPVG and FPVA. The two flight path vectors are presented to
the pilot, in addition to the Pitch Symbol:
- the FPS displayed in the ADI (Attitude Director Indicator) shows the FPV direction
observed from the ground (FPVG) and provides the flight path angle relative to the
ground (γG)
- whereas the FPS displayed in the SFD (Secondary Flight Display) shows the FPV
direction observed from the air mass (FPVA) and provides the flight path angle relative
to the air mass (γA).
Air Mass
10 10
FPVG WIND
γG γA
FPVA
10 10
Fuselage
reference
FPVG : Flight Path Vector relative to the ground Pitch symbol FPS symbol
FPVA : Flight Path Vector relative to the air mass
Consequently, one pitch angle setting may correspond to two different flight path angles
displayed in the ADI and the SFD, depending on wind force and direction.
OPERATIONAL BENEFITS
NOTE
Along both trajectories 1 and 2, the FPVA magnitude has remained constant, meaning that the
True Air Speed (TAS) has also remained constant. Wind changes along the flight path result in
Ground Speed (GS) variations shown by FPVG magnitude variations in the figure shown.
10
200
10
10
200
10
10
10
1
200
10
10 -3°
ADI – Constant FPS setting
200
ADI
10
10
2 Trajectory 2
ADI – Constant FPS setting
Example No 2 (see figure 03-05-05-02) shows another situation where flying a constant
flight path angle relative to the ground contributes directly and obviously to safety
enhancement.
(Constant FPS setting on the ADI along trajectory 1 instead of constant pitch angle setting
along trajectory 2):
10
200
10 10
200
10
10
200
10
1 Trajectory 1
CONCLUSION
The benefit for pilots of knowing the airplane flight path angle through the FPS position in the
ADI and using it as the primary mean of flight path control is really outstanding. The FPS is
the unique tool to control the airplane trajectory with respect to the ground, which is a safety
requirement particularly during descent, approach and obstacle clearance.
PREREQUISITES
DESCRIPTION
The Acceleration Chevron (AC) is the green V-shape symbol displayed in the ADI
(Attitude Director Indicator). When used in relation with the Flight Path Symbol (FPS), it
gives an immediate and intuitive indication about the airplane ability to stabilize and maintain
speed, accelerate or decelerate.
When used in relation with the FPS scale in the ADI, and for smooth maneuvers, it gives an
immediate and intuitive indication about the maximum flight path angle that can be
instantaneously flown at steady speed, which is a valuable information for a pilot in an
engine failure situation for instance.
The Trend Vector (TV) is a green double-line bar which is displayed above (when the
airplane is accelerating) or below (when the airplane is decelerating) the speed pointer
250 in the ADI. On Falcon fitted with EASy, this green double-line bar can be
topped by a horizontal line when the acceleration is above the scale limit ( ).
The Thrust Director (TD) is the magenta open box displayed in the ADI. In order to fly the
speed selected on the Guidance Panel and displayed on the speed scale (speed bug in
magenta), the AC must be set in the TD box.
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The relative positions of the AC and the FPS provide the pilot with an immediate, direct
and intuitive means to assess and precisely control the acceleration along any given flight
path, whatever is the instantaneous airplane trajectory (straight level flight, descent, and
climb):
25
250 250
Medium deceleration High deceleration
Low deceleration
without exceeding scale limit exceeding scale limit
250 250
250
250
Airplane climbing and maintaining speed The AC is aligned
with the FPS:
Maintaining the speed is steady
current speed and no TV is
250 displayed
250
255
The AC is below
the FPS: speed is
decreasing and TV
is displayed below
the speed pointer
Airplane climbing and decelerating
The following examples describe the use of the AC, the FPS and the TV without the TD.
180
183
178
180
175
Change in configuration:
(example: landing gear and
slats / flaps are extended) Speed is slowly decreasing, as confirmed by
the TV position and AC position below the FPS.
Therefore, increasing thrust will help in
maintaining the speed.
■ Initial Situation: start of climb at speed 190 kt, then high acceleration in climb
190
EVENT NEW SITUATION
190
One engine failure without increasing the live
engines thrust The engine failure results in a lower AC
position. In this particular case, the airplane
is still accelerating but at a lower rate. The
new AC position indicates the maximum
instantaneous flight path angle that can be
flown at a constant speed for smooth
maneuvers
To reach and maintain the speed selected on the Guidance Panel, the pilot has basically
to 'fly' the AC into the TD box. Consequently, two main situations may occur:
■ Example No 1:
The airplane flies level at 180 kt, then 210 kt is set in the SPEED window on the
Guidance Panel. The TD moves upward on the ADI.
210
220
200
1
180
160
140
MAX IDLE
210
220
TRANSITION
200
1
MAX IDLE
210
240
NEW SITUATION AND COMMENTS
220
1
Sufficient thrust is available to accelerate to
the selected speed. The pilot has reached
210
210 kt (AC inside TD box) in level flight by 200
using thrust only, and he can now adjust the
throttles to keep 210 kt 180
MAX IDLE
■ Example No 2:
The airplane flies level at 180 kt, then 300 kt is set in the SPEED window on the
Guidance Panel. The TD moves upwards on the ADI.
300
220
200
1
180
160
140
MAX IDLE
300
220
140
MAX IDLE
300
280
1
Climb thrust is not enough to accelerate to
the selected speed. 270
Consequently, in level flight, the speed 260
300
300
TRANSITION STEP 3 1
280
275
To reach 300 kt, the pilot has to descent in
260
order to accelerate
240
MAX IDLE
300
320
285
The AC meets the TD and the pilot can now
280
adjust the throttles to keep the AC inside the
TD 260
MAX IDLE
300
340
NEW SITUATION AND COMMENTS
320
1
MAX IDLE
CONCLUSION
With EASy, the Acceleration Chevron (AC) is the primary means to assess the airplane
energy along with the Flight Path Symbol (FPS). When the AC and the FPS are used together
with the Thrust Director (TD), they provide the pilot with a direct, intuitive and immediate
means to capture, track or control simultaneously the airspeed or the airspeed variation along
the airplane flight path.
PREREQUISITES
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PRINCIPLES
The rotation is a particular phase of the take-off where the combined increase of speed and
angle of attack increase provides the necessary lift to get the airplane airborne and
eventually climb.
The rotation phase can be divided into two consecutive parts:
- The first part starts with the rotation initiation created by the pilot pulling on the yoke.
During this part, the lift increases but does not compensate for the weight of the
airplane
- The second part starts as soon as the lift, created by the pilot still pulling on the yoke,
exceeds the airplane weight. As a result, the airplane lifts off and starts climbing.
P
H
A
S
E - The pilot keeps pulling on
the yoke to set the pitch to
the take-off value
P
A - The airplane continues its
R
T
rotation, and the
combination of speed and
1 angle of attack does almost
create lift enough to lift the
airplane up
NOTE
On an airplane with a FPS,
the visualization would be:
R
O
T
- The pilot has set the pitch
A to the take-off value
T
I - The combination of speed
O and angle of attack now
N creates enough lift to lift up
P the airplane
H
A
NOTE
S On an airplane with a FPS,
E the visualization would be:
P
A
R
T
Legend:
On Falcons fitted with EASy, pilots are provided with both flight path and pitch information,
by the way of the FPS and the Pitch Symbol .
However, it has been decided not to use the FPS during the rotation phase because:
- during the first part of the rotation phase, the FPS remains aligned with the horizon
reference line whereas it is necessary to have a cue to set the appropriate take-off
attitude,
- during the second part of the rotation phase, the FPS position permanently changes
with the speed.
In addition, flying both FPS and Pitch Symbol simultaneously was perceived as possible but
not comfortable for the pilot. This would imply non-intuitive and repeated eye pattern in the
ADI between the horizon reference line (where the FPS is located) and the top of the ADI
(where the Pitch Symbol is ultimately located) and this during a heavy work-loaded flight
phase.
That is the reason why the ROS ( ) was created to provide the pilot with a
valid, easy-to-use pitch reference to control the two parts of the rotation phase. When the
pilot brings the ROS from the bottom of the ADI up to the horizon reference line, he / she
actually sets the appropriate pitch value for take-off. Moreover, being initially located at the
bottom of the ADI, the ROS will move upward as the FPS will do when "pushed by the ROS"
once the airplane is airborne. This results in a smooth, linear eye pattern from the bottom to
the top of the ADI, significantly decreasing the pilot workload.
As soon as <Rotate> is called out, the pilot initiates the rotation by pulling on the yoke. This
causes the ROS to rise up from the bottom of the ADI. Then the pilot controls the rotation by
bringing the ROS to the horizon reference line in the ADI. By doing that, the pilot gives the
airplane the appropriate angle of attack to generate the necessary lift to lift up and climb.
As soon as the airplane is airborne, the FPS rises off from the horizon reference line where
it was stuck during the rolling and rotation phases. Three seconds after lift up, the ROS
disappears and FPS naturally becomes the primary mean of flight path control for the pilot.
R
O
T
A - The pilot has set the take-off
T attitude by keeping the ROS
I
O on the horizon reference line
N until it disappears, which
P
causes the FPS to climb
H above the horizon line
A reference
S
E - The combination of speed
and angle of attack now
P creates lift enough to lift off
A the airplane
R
T
Legend:
CONCLUSION
The ROtation Symbol (ROS) is a symbol providing the pilot with valid flight information to
control the rotation phase up to three seconds after lift off. It helps the pilot to measure out
how much input he / she must give to the yoke to perform the rotation by reaching the
appropriate angle of attack, in safe and comfortable conditions.