Topdeck Pilot Guide

TOPDECK PILOTS GUIDE
FOR CASA C295 / CN235
J30720AB00
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FOR CASA C295 / CN235 J30720AB00
Nom Dpartement Department Name Emis par : Written by:
Fonction/Function
Date
Visa
L. LENOIR AMA/SSY B. SAMENAYRE AMA/DPE
system manager
Autoris par : Authorized by:
programme manager
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LIST OF RECIPIENTS
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TOPDECK PILOTS GUIDE REVISIONS
REVISION
DATE
DESCRIPTION OF UPDATES
AA00 AB00
June 2001 Oct 2001
First release of document Update to include MCDU pages for FMS.
Note : In the document, the texts added or modified in comparison with the previous revision are written in italic and indicated with a vertical bar in the left margin.
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TOPDECK PILOTS GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS
GENERAL .................................................................................................................................................................... 8 1.1 SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 8
2 3
REFERENCED DOCUMENTS.................................................................................................................................. 9 OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS ................................................................................................................................ 10 3.1 BASIC PILOTING FUNCTIONS (BASIC T) OVERVIEW .................................................................................................. 10 3.1.1 Airspeed........................................................................................................................................................... 10 3.1.2 Attitude ............................................................................................................................................................ 11 3.1.3 Altitude ............................................................................................................................................................ 12 3.1.4 Inertial Vertical Speed Indication (IVSI) ........................................................................................................ 13 3.1.5 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) .............................................................................................................. 13 3.1.6 Heading Calibration and selection ................................................................................................................. 15 3.2 BASIC NAVIGATION................................................................................................................................................... 16 3.2.1 Bearing to Nav-aid .......................................................................................................................................... 16 3.2.2 FMS Nav-radio management .......................................................................................................................... 18 3.2.3 Interception of VOR radial (without help from FD/AP).................................................................................. 19 3.2.4 Flying a basic ILS approach (without help from FD/AP) ............................................................................... 20 3.3 SOURCE SELECTION FOR AP/FD OPERATION ............................................................................................................ 21 3.3.1 HSI Selection................................................................................................................................................... 21 3.3.2 Implications of selection.................................................................................................................................. 21 3.4 BASIC AUTO PILOT FUNCTIONS................................................................................................................................. 22 3.4.1 Basic Vertical AP Mode (PITCH HOLD) ....................................................................................................... 22 3.4.2 Basic Lateral AP Modes (ROLL HOLD, WINGS LEVEL and HEADING HOLD)......................................... 23 3.4.3 Yaw Damper Mode.......................................................................................................................................... 24 3.4.4 Auto Pitch Trim ............................................................................................................................................... 25 3.4.5 AP/YD and FD Engagement conditions.......................................................................................................... 26 3.4.6 Changing targets without disengaging Auto Pilot (Tactile Control Steering) ................................................ 26 3.4.7 AP/YD Failure................................................................................................................................................. 27 3.4.8 Disengagement of Auto Pilot........................................................................................................................... 28 3.5 ADVANCED NAVIGATION .......................................................................................................................................... 29 3.5.1 Flying Direct-To.............................................................................................................................................. 29 3.5.2 Fuel Status Computations ............................................................................................................................... 31 3.5.3 Flying a Pre-entered Route (Logistical Navigation)....................................................................................... 32 3.5.4 Initiating and Flying Search and Rescue ........................................................................................................ 33 3.5.5 Flying a Tactical Route (Operational Navigation) ......................................................................................... 36 3.5.6 Dropping During a Tactical Flight (Practical Example)................................................................................ 37 3.5.7 Lateral Navigation Following ......................................................................................................................... 38 3.6 START-UP TO PREFLIGHT FMS ACTIONS ................................................................................................................... 40 3.6.1 Power on and self-tests ................................................................................................................................... 40 3.6.2 Position sensor ................................................................................................................................................ 40 3.6.3 Check Units ..................................................................................................................................................... 41 3.6.4 Insert weight.................................................................................................................................................... 41 3.6.5 Upload Flight Plan ......................................................................................................................................... 41 3.6.6 Choose Flight Plan ......................................................................................................................................... 41 3.6.7 Nav aids........................................................................................................................................................... 42 3.6.8 Select Navigation mode................................................................................................................................... 42 3.6.9 Take-off performance ...................................................................................................................................... 43 3.7 ADVANCED FLIGHT DIRECTOR / AUTO PILOT UPPER VERTICAL MODES................................................................... 44 3.7.1 Maintaining Air Speed .................................................................................................................................... 44 3.7.2 Maintaining Vertical Speed............................................................................................................................. 45 3.7.3 Holding an Altitude ......................................................................................................................................... 46 3.7.4 Capturing an Altitude...................................................................................................................................... 47 3.7.5 Go-Around mode............................................................................................................................................. 48
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3.8 ADVANCED FLIGHT DIRECTOR / AUTO PILOT UPPER LATERAL MODES .................................................................... 49 3.8.1 Interception of a Selected Heading ................................................................................................................. 49 3.8.2 Interception of a VOR Radial.......................................................................................................................... 50 3.8.3 Interception of a TACAN Radial ..................................................................................................................... 52 3.8.4 Interception of an ILS Localiser (without GS) ................................................................................................ 54 3.8.5 Interception of a Back Course Localiser......................................................................................................... 56 3.8.6 Autofligt The Auto Pilot Follows the Flight Plan......................................................................................... 58 3.9 ILS APPROACH USING FD/AP .................................................................................................................................. 60 3.9.1 Approach with CAT II Minima........................................................................................................................ 60 3.9.2 Approach with CAT I Minima ......................................................................................................................... 63 3.9.3 Back Course Approach.................................................................................................................................... 64 3.10 AVOIDING TRAFFIC COLLISIONS ........................................................................................................................... 67 3.10.1 Activation of Warning System ..................................................................................................................... 67 3.10.2 Types of air traffic/threat situations............................................................................................................ 68 3.10.3 Other TCAS messages/options .................................................................................................................... 68 3.11 USING THE WEATHER RADAR............................................................................................................................... 69 3.11.1 Activation .................................................................................................................................................... 69 3.11.2 Symbology................................................................................................................................................... 69 3.11.3 WX Radar Modes of Operation................................................................................................................... 70 4 RMS FUNCTION....................................................................................................................................................... 72 4.1 RMS INFO ON NAVIGATION DISPLAY............................................................................................................. 72 4.2 PAGE HIERARCHY ..................................................................................................................................................... 73 4.2.1 Menu Pages Hierarchy.................................................................................................................................... 73 4.2.2 RNAV Pages Hierarchy................................................................................................................................... 74 4.2.3 RCOM Pages and Radio Data Transfer Page Hierarchy ............................................................................... 75 4.3 MANAGEMENT OF RADIO NAVIGATION ..................................................................................................................... 79 4.3.1 Radio Navigation ............................................................................................................................................ 79 4.3.2 Management of the MMR (VOR/ILS) Receiver ............................................................................................... 80 4.3.3 Management of the DME Transceiver ............................................................................................................ 81 4.3.4 Management of the ADF Receiver .................................................................................................................. 82 4.3.5 Management of the TACAN Receiver.............................................................................................................. 83 4.3.6 Control of Radio Altimeter .............................................................................................................................. 84 4.3.7 Management of the DF Receiver..................................................................................................................... 85 4.4 RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT....................................................................................................................... 90 4.4.1 Radio Communication..................................................................................................................................... 90 4.4.2 Data Transfer .................................................................................................................................................. 91 4.5 MANAGEMENT OF THE V/UHF RECEIVER ................................................................................................................ 92 4.5.1 V/UHF Primary Management (V/UHF Main Page 1) .................................................................................... 92 4.5.2 V/UHF Secondary Management (V/UHF Main Page 2)................................................................................. 97 4.5.3 VHF Preset Channels...................................................................................................................................... 98 4.5.4 VHF HQ Load ................................................................................................................................................. 99 4.5.5 VHF General remarks ................................................................................................................................... 101 4.6 MANAGEMENT OF THE HF RECEIVER ..................................................................................................................... 102 4.6.1 HF Primary Management (Main Page 1) ..................................................................................................... 102 4.6.2 HF Secondary Management (Main Page 2).................................................................................................. 106 4.6.3 HF Testing..................................................................................................................................................... 108 4.6.4 HF Programming .......................................................................................................................................... 108 4.6.5 HF Preset Channels ...................................................................................................................................... 109 4.6.6 HF Data Filling............................................................................................................................................. 110 4.7 MANAGEMENT OF THE TCAS SYSTEM AND IFF RECEIVER .................................................................................... 111 4.7.1 IFF/TCAS Primary Management .................................................................................................................. 111 4.7.2 IFF Modes (page 1)....................................................................................................................................... 112 4.7.3 IFF Modes (page 2)....................................................................................................................................... 113 4.7.4 ETCAS ........................................................................................................................................................... 114 4.8 RMS MESSAGES ..................................................................................................................................................... 115 4.8.1 Access............................................................................................................................................................ 115 4.8.2 Key Actions.................................................................................................................................................... 115
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4.8.3 5
Alert List........................................................................................................................................................ 115
SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE .................................................................................................................................. 120 5.1 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 121 5.2 FLIGHT DECK SUBSYSTEM ...................................................................................................................................... 121 5.3 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SUBSYSTEM (AFCS) .............................................................................................. 121 5.3.1 Flight domain ................................................................................................................................................ 121 5.3.2 ILS deviations as f(A).................................................................................................................................. 122 5.4 CENTRALIZED RADIO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ................................................................................................ 123 5.5 CENTRALIZED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM ................................................................................................................. 123 5.6 INTEGRATED FLIGHT CABINET (IFC) ...................................................................................................................... 124
FAILURE MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 125 6.1 AUDIO WARNINGS ................................................................................................................................................ 125 6.1.1 Audio Alerts................................................................................................................................................... 125 6.1.2 Audio warning computation .......................................................................................................................... 125 6.1.3 Audio warning test ........................................................................................................................................ 126 6.2 VISUAL WARINGS ................................................................................................................................................... 127 6.3 SOURCE SELECTION AND REVERSION ..................................................................................................................... 128 6.4 FAILURE AND REVERSION MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................... 128
ABBREVIATIONS................................................................................................................................................... 130
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1 GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
This document is the TOPDECK pilots guide. It describes for a user point of view the main TOPDECK functionnalities and operational modes. It is supplemented by a FMS User Manual and Man Machine Interface specification.
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2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
Document Number [100] [101] [102] [103] Document Title MMI for the FDS MMI for the RMS MMI for the CDS FMS Users Manual Reference J22122 J20756 J22069 FMC2/NAV/00/01749
Previous documents should be used at the latest issue approved.
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3 OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS
3.1 BASIC PILOTING FUNCTIONS (BASIC T) OVERVIEW
3.1.1 Airspeed
Target airspeed to waypoint Rolling IAS display
On PFD
Speed Bug indication Speed Bug values
IAS pointer
IAS<VMO (white pointer)
VMO<IAS<VNE (amber pointer)
IAS>VNE (red pointer)

Active Speed Bug selection
Speed Bugs are not displayed when their set values are less than 50kts or more than 400kts. On ND
IAS digital readout Target airspeed to waypoint
Speed Bug Value setting (1kts incriments)
Target Airspeed to waypoint is computed by the FMS when either: a requested time of arrival has been inserted on a downstream waypoint. A/C has reached the deceleration profile for a CARP. A/C is flying an assault landing and has already overflown the top of descent.
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3.1.2 Attitude
On PFD
Slip-skid indicator
Roll Scale Roll pointer
45 roll marker 0 pitch marker
Aircraft symbol
This is also referred to as the EADI (Electronic Attitude Direction Indicator).

Slip-skid indicator: one ball right (push right rudder pedal to correct)
Slip-skid indicator: full ball left (push left rudder pedal to correct)
Pitch scale
The Slip-skid indicater is removed from display above 60 roll. The Flight Director guidance bars are only visible when the Flight Director or Autopilot is active.
30 roll
Flight Director Bars
(See also:
3.7.5 3.8.6 3.9
Go Around mode Autoflight ILS approach using FD/AP)
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3.1.3 Altitude
Altitude alert flag
Rolling ALT display
On PFD
Altitude selection digital readout
Altitude selection setting Baro setting digital readout Barometric Value setting
The Baro Setting Unit switch is located on the Cockpit Upper Pedestal. Two units are available: inches mercury (IN) or hectopascal (HPA). The Baro Setting is selectable from 22 to 31 IN (with 0.01 IN increments) or 745 to 1050 HPA (with 1 HPA increments). The Altitude Selection on the FGCP can be set from 0 to 30000ft (with 100ft increments). The Altitude Alert flag is displayed in reverse video when: - A/C is approaching pre-set altitude (within 1000 ft, 200 ft). - A/C is departing pre-set altitude (out of 200ft) An audio warning is produced every time the ALRT flag changes to/from reverse video. It lasts for 0.75 seconds and has three separate tones(see section on Audio Warnings - 6.1). On ND
Altitude constraint ALT digital readout
Baro Setting digital readout
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3.1.4 Inertial Vertical Speed Indication (IVSI)

On PFD
"Fly-to" vertical speed band Vertical Speed digital readout
TCAS symbology
Dangerous, RA vertical speed band
[TCAS symbols explained in section 3.10] Vertical speed is displayed from the AHRS (hybridization with ADU data). IVS readout is red in case of dangerous RA, white otherwise.
3.1.5 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

Compass information: On PFD
Magnetic or True reference Aircraft Heading digital readout
Track path of aircraft (wind effect taken into account)
Stationary aircraft symbol
Rotating compass scale
The heading reference (true or magnetic) can be changed on the MCDU (+DATA, +UNITS or +DATA, +STATUS, +HDG) page - see section 3.6.3. - in case of magnetic reference, M is displayed, - in case of true reference, T is displayed. A bigger ARC/Rose mode compass with Nav-Aid overlay (use ROSE/ARC button on EFCP) and weather overlay (use WX button on EFCP) maps are available on the ND.
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NAV Source frequency (VOR/ILS) / TO waypoint ident (FMS)/ channel (TACAN)
Course Deviation and Heading Select information:

NAV Source selected on own side of FGCP
Course / Radial (regarding NAV Source) selected on FGCP
Course deviation needle
DME or TOWaypoint distance if available
Heading select bug (FGCP) Heading selected on FGCP
TOpointer
On FGCP:
PFD1 Course selection
PFD1 NAV Source selection
PFD2 NAV Source selection
Nav Source Course deviation scale (NM) FMS only
PFD2 Course selection PFD1or 2 Heading selection
PFD1or 2 Heading selection
The FGCP Heading selection are used with the Flight Director and Auto Pilot functions when a certain heading must be flown. (Normally one would select a heading with the HDG knob and then press the HDG button on the FGCP- more information in section 3.8.1 .) Both selectors are used to select the same data. Range [1, 360] with 1 increments. The FGCP Course selection is used to select the VOR/TACAN radial or ILS runway axis to intercept. Range [1, 360] with 1 increments. The HSI display for an ILS approach would be similar, except that ILS1/2 would be displayed in stead of VOR1/2. Nav source enables the selection of TAC (if installed), ILS1/VOR1, ILS2/VOR2, FMS1 or FMS2. When flying to an TACAN of VOR navaid, one dot on the course deviation scale represents 5 of deviation. When flying to an ILS station, one dot on the course deviation scale represents 75 A of deviation. When flying FMS, two dots on the course deviation represents: - 5 Nm in FMS navigation except approach, - 1 Nm in tactical navigation of terminal/approach, - 0.3 Nm in approach area, - any other RNP value inserted on FMS progress page(from 0.3 up to 20 Nm).
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3.1.6 Heading Calibration and selection

Indication that Directional Gyro mode is active Slaving error: difference between flux valve heading and heading provided by AHRS.
Inicates that AHRS is in calibration mode.
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3.2 BASIC NAVIGATION
3.2.1 Bearing to Nav-aid

With this option it is possible to display the bearing to a selected Nav aid. To activate (on EFCP): Adjust the right BRG knob () to change the Nav-aid the diamond needle is pointing to. Adjust the left BRG knob () to change the Nav-aid the circle needle is pointing to. The needles are removed when the "off" position is selected on the and BRG knobs.
Circle needle ( ) Nav-aid selector
Diamond needle () Nav-aid selector
Expected System Behaviour: The selected Nav aids will be displayed on the PFD compass and the ND. On PFD
Diamond Needle () pointer
Selected Circle Needle ( ) Navaid reminder
Selected Diamond Needle () Nav-aid reminder
Available Navaid: Left bearing knob enables the selection of (from left to right): No dispay VOR1 FMS1 ADF1 if installed DF if installed TACAN if installed
Circle Needle ( ) pointer
Right bearing knob enables the selection of (from left to right): No dispay VOR2 FMS2 ADF2 if installed (otherwise ADF1 if installed) DF if installed TACAN if installed
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On ND
Circle Needle ( ) pointer
"Display Airport" selected on EFCP
"Display Navaid" selected on EFCP
Diomond Needle () pointer
Selected Circle Needle ( ) Navaid reminder
Selected Diamond Needle () Nav-aid reminder Frequency / Channel Hold annunciation for DME staion
Distance if available Name of the Nav-aid
The name of the nav-aid is coming from the FMS. The FMS is looking at the 60 nearest navaids to find the corresponding frequency. FMS provides navaid ident only for VOR or TACAN navaid. Note: If TACAN is in Air-to-Air (A/A) mode and if the frequency/channel used correspond to one of the 60 nearest nav-aids, the name of the nav-aid will be displayed but will correspond to a navaid from the database. Ignore the IDENT information in A/A mode. (See section 4.1 for RMS symbology on ND.)
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3.2.2 FMS Nav-radio management
The MCDU can be used to get information on the NAV aids that are used by the FMS for Best Computed Position (BCP) computation, and to select whether they are tuned manually by the aircrew or automatically by the Flight Management System (FMS). To Activate: Press the TUNE button on the DATA page of the MCDU. Press the LSK beside AUTO/MAN for each Nav radio to toggle between the two options (default is AUTO when the FMS is in BCP mode). A list of the nearest NAV AIDS are available: Press the LSK button beside NEAREST on the display It is also possible to deselect Nav-aids that are known to be out of order: Press the LSK (line select key) beside DESELECT line, Type the name of the defective Nav aid in the scratchpad and Press the LSK beside an open line. Expected System Behaviour: BCP is always computed (whether selected or not) for the FMS. In Manual tuned mode, the FMS will still use the selected radio for its BCP algorithm. The radio-nav facility is used during BCP computation to improve the accuracy of the current position. Deselected Nav-aids will not be used for the computation of the BCP. The DME channel 3 is always autotuned by the FMS. The "H" beside NAV1 means that DME channel 1 is in HOLD mode. (Same for NAV2) For further details, see the "Users Manual Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Radionav Management section in the General Procedures chapter The TUNE page Tuning/Autotuning RadioNav Nearest NavAids Deselecting a NavAid Reselecting a NavAid
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3.2.3
Interception of VOR radial (without help from FD/AP)

TOPDECK can provide the pilot with sufficient information to perform a VOR radial capture without the help of the Flight Director or Auto Pilot. To Activate: Select V/L1 or V/L2 on the FGCP to select the NAV-aid that is displayed by the course deviation needle on the HSI. (Use the left selector knob for PFD1 and the right selector for PFD2.) Confirm the used VOR frequency on the MCDU TUNE page or Navigation Display (ND). Set the CRS selection to the desired radial. Continue with normal VOR capture procedure. Expected Symbology on PFD:
Phase 1: Interception of the VOR/LOC
Phase 2: Following the radial TO the beacon
Course deviation needle 2 dots = 10 1 dot = 5
CRS selection needle TO indicator
Phase 3: Overflying the beacon During Phase 3 the VOR data can be erratic even invalid (red cross over HSI). Change the CRS deviation needle if requested for further navigation purpose (e.g. flying a new direction while still using the same navaid in FROM mode).
Phase 4: Backtracking FROM the beacon
FROM indicator
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3.2.4 Flying a basic ILS approach (without help from FD/AP)

TOPDECK can provide the pilot with sufficient information to perform a basic ILS approach without the help of the Flight Director or Auto Pilot. To Activate: Select V/L1 or V/L2 on the FGCP to select the NAVaid that is displayed by the course deviation needle on the HSI. (Use the left selector knob for PFD1 and the right selector for PFD2.) Confirm the used ILS frequency on the MCDU TUNE page or Navigation Display (ND). Tune the decision height, where you will decide whether to go around or land, on the side ICP. (An audio warning is produced when the decision height is reached - see section on Audio Warnings - 6.1). Continue with normal ILS procedure. Expected Symbology on PFD:
Deviation from ILS Glideslope 1 dot = 75A
Decision Height value setting
Marker beacon annunciator (Inner, Middle, Outer)
Decision Height digital readout
Decision Height Alert annunciator Deviation from ILS localiser 1 dot = 75A
The HSI display for an ILS approach would be similar to that of a VOR, except that ILS1/2 would be displayed in stead of VOR1/2. (See section 3.1.5) The decision height can be set from 0 to 990ft (1ft increments). Decision Height Alert If the radio altitude is below DH + 100 ft, a box is displayed. If the radio altitude is below DH, the "DH" label is displayed inside the box. If radio altitude is not valid or if the selected DH data is not available, the reticle is not displayed. The PFD displays a navigation back course annunciator (BC) when ["aircraft heading" minus "selected course"] > 105 (in absolute value) and ILS is the selected navigation source (see also section 3.8.5 on back course interception).
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3.3
SOURCE SELECTION FOR AP/FD OPERATION

By changing the active HSI of TOPDECK, it is possible to change the Primary and Navigation data sources that are used as a reference by the flight guidance system.
3.3.1 HSI Selection

By pressing HSI SEL repeatedly, the selected side changes. The active HSI is displayed on the PFD of the non-selected side. Pilot (left) side selected On FGCP On Co-Pilot (right) PFD
Selected Side indication (LED)
Co-pilot (right) side selected On FGCP On Pilot (left) PFD
Selected Side indication (LED)
Both sides selected On FGCP
Only used with CAT II approach (see section 3.9.1, "ILS approach using FD/AP")
3.3.2 Implications of selection

For FD/AP operation: The selected Primary Data source will be the one corresponding to the selected HSI (ADU1 and IRS1/AHRS1 for left HSI, ADU2 and IRS2/AHRS2 for right HSI). The selected Navigation Data Source will be the one active on the selected HSI (left nav source for left HSI, right nav source for right HSI).
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3.4
BASIC AUTO PILOT FUNCTIONS

With the Basic AP funcitions it is possible for the auto pilot to maintain the selected pitch and roll angles of the aircraft. When the AP is engaged, the basic AP modes become active (pitch hold, roll hold, heading hold). All FD modes can be coupled to the AP (IAS, VS, ALT, ALT SEL, LNAV, VNAV, APP, BC, HDG SEL). In FD mode without AP, it is not possible to have the basic vertical and lateral modes together. At least one FD mode must be engaged. The Yaw Damper is automatically engaged when the AP switch is switched on.
3.4.1 Basic Vertical AP Mode (PITCH HOLD)

With the PITCH HOLD mode the AP maintains the pitch angle of the aircraft. To activate: Engage the AP switch on the CEU. (PITCH HOLD is the default vertical mode when the Autopilot is engaged.) The PITCH HOLD angle of the aircraft (selection limited to 20 pitch) can be modified by: Moving the thumbwheel on the CEU up or down (as shown on figure), or by using TCS. (See section 3.4.6)
Autopilot switch
Thumbwheel
Expected System Behaviour: The value of the aircraft pitch at the moment of mode engagement becomes the target PITCH HOLD value and is displayed in the FMA (1 resolution). The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). Limitations: With AP/FD engagement, the pitch angle must be within 20 The AP disengages outside 22 pitch The FD disengages outside 25 pitch The TOPDECK system does not control the aircraft throttle. Note: All upper vertical modes revert to this basic vertical mode (PITCH HOLD) when they disengage.
Vertical mode indication
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3.4.2 Basic Lateral AP Modes (ROLL HOLD, WINGS LEVEL and HEADING HOLD)
With these modes the TOPDECK AP maintains the selected roll angle of the aircraft when it is in ROLL HOLD and WING LEVEL mode, or the current heading in HEADING HOLD mode.
TURN knob To activate: Fly the aircraft manually at the required roll angle. Engage the AP switch on the CEU. The roll angle (and therefor the basic AP lateral submode) of the aircraft can be modified by: Turning the TURN knob on the CEU and then releasing it when the FD guidance bars on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator) reach the required angle, or by using TCS. (See section 3.4.6)
Expected System Behaviour: The roll angle at the time of AP/FD engagement will be used as the target roll angle (if it is between 6 and 30, e.g. -12 or +23 - see Limitations) For roll angles within 6 at AP/FD engagement, the target angle will be 0 roll. ROLL HOLD and WINGS LEVEL are the default vertical modes when the Autopilot is engaged, depending on the aircraft roll angle at the moment of engagement. The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI. The basic lateral mode is composed of three submodes: "ROLL HOLD" submode, which consists of holding a roll angle target. It is selected when the Roll Angle > 6 and < 30 at engagement of the mode.
Horizontal mode indication
"WING LVL" submode, which commands the A/C to a 0 bank angle. It is selected when the Roll Angle < 6 at engagement of the mode. "HEADING HOLD" mode, which is a special case of the WING LVL mode and consists of holding the actual heading. It is selected automatically when the bank angle is less than 3 for more than 10 seconds in WINGS LEVEL mode. Limitations: With AP/FD engagement, the roll angle must be within 30 The AP disengages outside 35 roll. The FD disengages outside 60 roll. The TOPDECK system does not control the aircraft throttle.
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3.4.3 Yaw Damper Mode
With the Yaw Damper mode the TOPDECK system controls the YAW controlling interface of the aircraft to ensure co-ordinated turns.
YAW damper switch
To activate: Engage the YAW switch on the CEU. Expected System Behaviour: TOPDECK will ensure co-ordinated turns of the aircraft. Note: It is possible to engage the YAW damper without engaging the AP, but it is not possible to engage the AP without the YAW damper because of the mechanics of the switches.
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3.4.4 Auto Pitch Trim
With the Auto Pitch Trim function it is not necessary to trim the aircraft pitch manually. To activate: The Autotrim option must be selected on the central pedestal of the aircraft. The Auto Pitch Trim is automatically activated whenever the AP is activated and TCS is not active. Expected System Behaviour: The manual pitch trim setting will be ignored when the autopilot is engaged, except when the manual pitch trim setting is changed by the aircrew, in which case it will cause the disengagement of the AP (and consequently the Auto Pitch Trim function). When MISTRIM information messages are displayed, the crew should anticipate a force on control column at AP disengagement and then take action as the information message suggested. (MISTRIM message privides a status, not a command.) MISTRIM messages does not cause AP disengagement when a slight mistrim occurs. When substantial mistrim occurs, the AP will disengage automatically. Failure: In case of a trim failure, the AP disengages. Trim failure can be detected when: Out of trim condition for more than acceptable time TRIM command discrepancy between autopilot command and monitor channels. AP engagement is inhibited as long as the AP PITCH/TRIM FAILure remains. (Inhibit message visible for 5 sec.)
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3.4.5 AP/YD and FD Engagement conditions

On ground: AP/YD can be engaged on ground for check test purpose only when ground speed < 30 kts. (The ground speed is coming from the selected FMS.) FD can be engaged on ground, without speed limitation. In Air: FD operation is always allowed. AP engagement is not allowed for 15 seconds just after take-off. AP engagement will be inhibited when an AFCS external failure condition exists. When an attempt is made to engage the AP, a inhibit message will be displayed for 5 seconds. When AP is engaged, the default horizontal mode is WING LVL (aircraft roll angle < 6 at engagement) and the default vertical mode is PITCH HOLD.
3.4.6 Changing targets without disengaging Auto Pilot (Tactile Control Steering)
With the TCS function it is possible to manually control the aircraft without disengaging the currently engaged AP or FD mode(s). To activate: Press and hold the TCS button on the steering column of either the pilot or co-pilot. Fly the aircraft manually while pressing the TCS button. Release TCS button to return to AP. Expected System Behaviour: When the TCS button is pressed, the AP will stop controlling the aircraft. When the TCS button is released, the autopilot (or FD when autopilot was not engaged before pressing the button) will follow the new references for the following AP modes: HDG HOLD, IAS, VS and ALT HOLD, or return to the previous selected datum for the AP modes: VOR/TACAN Navigation, LOC, BC, FMS Navigation, ALT SEL, HDG SEL and GA.
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Example: The aircraft is flying with AP engaged. HDG HOLD is the lateral mode and VS +1500 is the vertical mode. The TCS button is pressed on one of the control columns in the aircraft. The aircrew flies the aircraft manually while depressing the TCS button. The TCS button is released and the AP use the new target values for heading and vertical speed (VS -200).
3.4.7 AP/YD Failure

YD Failure: In case of a YD failure: AP/YD FAIL will be displayed on the PFDs. Engagement of YD or AP/YD disabled. All modes can still be used in FD operation. AP Failure: In case of a AP failure: AP FAIL will be displayed on the PFDs. Engagement of AP is disabled. Engagement of YD is allowed. All modes can still be used in FD operation.
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3.4.8 Disengagement of Auto Pilot
To disengage manually, use one of the following methods: Deselect AP or YD switch on the CEU. Press instinctive disconnect button on control column. Press the Go-around button (if you are flying an AP approach and you want to execute a missed approach). This will cause the disengagement of AP and YD. Automatic disengagement happens when: aircraft attitudes are out of 35 roll and 22 pitch, any of the ADUs or IRS/AHRSs are not valid, the aircraft is on the ground with ground speed > 30kts, a discrepancy has been detected on ADU or IRS/AHRS, pitch trim control is set to OFF, substantial mistrim occurs which the AP cannot correct, manual pitch trim is performed, the AP is overrided by the pilot by using force on the control column, stall warning is active. Expected System Behaviour: When the AP is disengaged, the AP warning lights are set on the Caution and Warning Panel and the "AP/YD DISENGAGED" or "YD DISENGAGED" are displayed on PFD: for 5 seconds steady if AP is intentionally disengaged, flashing when AP automatically disengages until crew acknowledgement (by means of the instinctive disconnect button on the control column) then set steady for 5 seconds. An audio warning is produced at AP disengagement (see section on Audio Warnings - 6.1).
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3.5 ADVANCED NAVIGATION
3.5.1 Flying Direct-To

With this function it is possible to quickly navigate accurately to a selected waypoint or airport (all waypoints and airports in the standard and pilot database can be used). For all DTO destination points an approach direction and intercept distance can be chosen. To activate: Push the DTO button on the MCDU. Select the waypoint or airport you want to fly directly to by doing ONE of the following: Typing the IDENT of the waypoint in the scratchpad and pressing the LSK beside IDENT, Pressing the LSK beside the waypoint you want, Pressing the AIRPORTS LSK, choosing an airport,
Specify the required arrival course and the intercept distance (distance from the waypoint/airport that the arrival course must be intercepted).
Press EXEC on the MCDU to activate the DTO destination. Choose the FMS NAV Source on active HSI side on the FGCP.
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Engage the AP by using the AP switch on the CEU, or skip this step to use FD only. Press the NAV button on the FGCP to activate the mode. Note: The aircraft throttle controlled manually.
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Expected System Behaviour: When EXEC is pressed, any previously active flight plan will be replaced. The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator) during AP and FD only operation. The TOPDECK system will fly the aircraft to the destination. Display examples for DTO with AP engaged.
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For further detail, see the "Users Manual Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Direct-To section in the General Procedures chapter DTO to the closest Airfield DTO to a specific co-ordinate/waypoint DTO while flying a Logistical flightplan DTO while flying a Tactical flightplan
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3.5.2 Fuel Status Computations
Use the "+Perf +Weight" page of the MCDU to see how much fuel are on board.
Use the "+Data +Status +Fuelflow" page on the MCDU to see the current fuel consumption. This enables the aircrew to work out how much fuel will be needed to get to their destination when the "time to destination" or the "distance to destination" is known. Note: Depending on the A/C type, FMS will display fuel flow for 2 or 4 engines.
For further detail, see the "Users Manual - Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Weight Management section in the General Procedures chapter Refuelling/Jettisoning Monitoring the Fuelflow
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3.5.3 Flying a Pre-entered Route (Logistical Navigation)

One role of the aircraft is to take off at Point A with cargo/pax, fly to Point B along an air route, and land at Point B. The AP/FD is capable to simplify this task by using the Logistical Navigation mode. To activate: Activate a logistical flight plan on the MCDU to use as FMS1 NAV source: On INIT page (+MENU, +FMS1, +FPLN INIT), press ROUTE Type callsign and enter with LSK Choose departure and destination. Press EXEC on the MCDU to activate the flight plan.
Select FMS1 as Nav source on the FGCP. Press the LNAV button on the FGCP to activate the flight director. Expected System Behaviour After activation on the flight plan on the MCDU it will be displayed on the ND. The FD will guide the pilot by using the flight director bars on the PFD. Note: Bank angle limit of 30. A/C throttle must be controlled by pilot. (See also section 3.8.6 for AP flight.) For further details, see the "User's Manual Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Sections in the Logistical Operation chapter Logistical Flight Plan Initialisation Logistical Flight Plan Logistical Progress 1/3 page Departure Procedure Arrival Procedure Holding Pattern Logistical Flight Plan Revision
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3.5.4 Initiating and Flying Search and Rescue

With these functions the initiation and flying of a Search and Rescue pattern are greatly simplified for the aircrew. It is possible to hold and save the position of e.g. floating wreckage at sea and initiate one of three different search and rescue patterns originating at that point almost immediately. To Activate: Activate a S+R flight plan on the MCDU to use as FMS1 NAV source: On INIT page (+MENU, +FMS1, +FPLN INIT), press SAR INIT, OR Press the HOLD button on the MCDU and then SAR INIT. Choose the type of search pattern. Press EXEC on the MCDU to activate the flight plan. Select FMS1 as Nav source on the FGCP. Press the LNAV button on the FGCP to activate the flight director.
Expected System Behaviour After activation on the flight plan on the MCDU it will be displayed on the ND. The FD will guide the pilot by using the flight director bars on the PFD. (See section 3.8.6 for AP flight.) For further detail, see the "Users Manual - Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Sections in the SAR Operation chapter SAR Flight Plan Initialisation Ladder Pattern Square Pattern Sector Pattern SAR FPLN Page SAR PROGRESS Page Modifying SAR Pattern Interupting and Resuming a SAR pattern Non Return Point (NRP) to Base fuel management
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Examples of S+R flight plans Ladder Search
Sector Search
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Square Search
Non Return Point
Limitations: Bank angle limit of 30. A/C throttle must be controlled by pilot. Revision: Once SAR mode is activated, revision can be made (from the PROG1/3 page of the MCDU): For ladder search - bearing, leg length and leg spacing For sector search - bearing, leng length, sector angle and turn direction for square search - bearing, leg length and turn direction. Note: The SAR pattern can be interupted and resumed. See the FMS manual for detail.
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3.5.5 Flying a Tactical Route (Operational Navigation)

The operational role of the aircraft may include dropping cargo or paratroopers at a certain coordinate while flying along a complicated flight plan containing waypoints and nav-aids. To Activate: Activate a tactical flight plan on the MCDU to use as FMS1 NAV source: On INIT page (+MENU, +FMS1, +FPLN INIT), press TACT 1 Type Margin and enter with LSK Press EXEC on the MCDU to activate the flight plan. Select FMS1 as Nav source on the FGCP. Press the LNAV button on the FGCP to activate the flight director.
Expected System Behaviour After activation on the flight plan on the MCDU it will be displayed on the ND. The FD will guide the pilot by using the flight director bars on the PFD. Limitations: Bank angle limit of 30. A/C throttle must be controlled by pilot. (See also section 3.8.6 for AP flight.) For further detail, see the "User's Manual Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Sections in the Tactical Operation chapter Tactical Flight Plan Initialisation Tactical Flight Plan Page Tactical Progress 1/3 page Tactical Flight Plan Revision Vertical Tactical Navigation Drop Pages Speed Profile
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3.5.6 Dropping During a Tactical Flight (Practical Example)

The following flight plan has been selected on the MCDU and is displayed on the ND DUs:
The dropping zone is the tactical waypoint 120. By using the LNAV AP/FD mode, the A/C will fly along leg 1. On leg 2, the FMS will compute the CARP depending on the wind, parachute, dropping height and weight of the load. (TheTO waypoint ident will be "CARP".) The FMS will provide lateral guidance with an offset on the active leg (the "OFST" flag will be displayed with the new desired track; the initial leg, (leg 2) is not displayed in order to avoid clutter). After the CARP, the FMS will maintain the guidance with the same track for 2 NM. After 2 NM, the FMS will capture the next leg (leg 3) with an intercept angle of about 45.
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3.5.7 Lateral Navigation Following
Important data for monitoring progress during navigation is available on the MCDU and PFD/ND. These information will help the pilot to follow flight paths suggested by the FD more Estimated effectively and be on time by adjusting the aircraft speed.
Active position source
To Access: Press the PROG menu button on the MCDU twice to access the page (or press once and use PREV and NEXT buttons).
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Main Data Fields: TO, the TO waypoint identifier. DTK, Desired Track to reach the TO waypoint. TTG, Time To Go to the TO point. BRG, Bearing between the FMS position and the TO waypoint. DIST, direct Distance between the FMS position and the TO waypoint. FUEL, Total fuel weight remaining. GS, Ground Speed provided by the selected navigation mode. IAS, on first field the speed constraint to be on time at the next Required Time of Arrival (RTA), on second field the Indicated Air Speed (see also 3.1.1). RNP, Required Navigation Performance (can be changed by entering a value between 0.3Nm and 20Nm). ANP, Actual Navigation Performance, which is XTK (cross track error) plus estimated position error of position source. Expected System Behaviour The TO, DTK, and Speed Constraint value are recommended to follow the flight plan, so they are in magenta. When there is no Speed Constraint, this value is dashed. Offset value only used when in Logistical Navigation mode.
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Data Displayed on the PFD/ND: TO waypoint identifier Time-To-Go to the waypoint (Tactical and SAR Navigation) Estimated time of arrival ( Logistical Navigation) Distance To Go to the TO waypoint Present Ground Speed (from FMS) IAS constraint Cross track error
IAS constraint Altitude to waypoint (altitude constraint + margin)
ND in Tactical Navigation:
TO waypoint identifier
Distance-ToGo to the TO waypoint
Time-To-Go to the TO waypoint
Cross track error
Limitations: A/C throttle must be controlled by pilot. For further details, see the "Users Manual - Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Section in the General Procedures chapter Lateral Navigation Following
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3.6
START-UP TO PREFLIGHT FMS ACTIONS
3.6.1 Power on and self-tests

Power on avionics (includes IFC, control panels and CDUs). Power on PFDs and NDs. Wait for system to finish cross talk test (about 30 sec but can be up to 2min 30sec) Wait for system to finish User Data test (a few minutes). Press INIT Lsk to get to INIT page (or press the DATA button and then INIT Lsk from any other page in the MCDU to get to the INIT page).
3.6.2 Position sensor

Initialise IRS/GPS (INI alert active when IRS/GPS requires an initial position) by using either: FMS memorised position (Lsk L2) GPS position (Lsk L3) Airport position with Lsk L5 (first insert an airport ident in L4). One inserted position (in the scratchpad and insert by pressing Lsk L1). Press SENSOR STS LSK to view IRS and GPS status; ALNxxx will be displayed in amber until full gyrocompass alignment performance has been reached (xxx is the time since the beginning of the alignment - in seconds); ALN alert will be active.
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3.6.3 Check Units
On INIT page, press UNITS Lsk to get to the Units page Confirm the Heading Reference (Magnetic/True) by pressing the corresponding Lsk. Confirm the usage of units - this is CRUCIAL! (Unit-errors can cause fatal accidents.) Press RETURN Lsk to get to INIT page
3.6.4 Insert weight

On INIT page, press WEIGHT Lsk to get to Weight page. Insert Cargo weight Insert Pax number and weight Check refuel unit Confirm amount of fuel (all-up-weight will be calculated) Double check input values - this is CRUCIAL! (Unit-errors can cause fatal accidents and double-checking may save lives.) Press RETURN Lsk to get to INIT page
3.6.5 Upload Flight Plan

On INIT page, press DATA XFER Lsk to get to the Data transfer page Insert data diskette that was used with the Flight Planning System in the diskette drive. Press UPLOAD Lsk and then EXEC to upload new data and flight plans (use DOWNLOAD when you want to save date from the MCDU on a data diskette). Press RETURN Lsk after completion of the transfer to return to the INIT page.
3.6.6 Choose Flight Plan

On INIT page, press FPLN INIT Lsk to initialise a flight plan. (or press the DATA button, followed by the Lsk next to FPLN INIT from any other page in the MCDU.) Select the type of mission (Logistical, Tactical or Search and Rescue). For Logistical missions press Lsk beside ROUTE. Press EXEC to activate the flight plan (it will be visible on ND).
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3.6.7 Nav aids
Press the DATA key, and then the TUNE page The first page consist of the Radio Communication Plan. Tune the Navigation radios to the appropriate Navaids on the RMS. On the second page, the nearest Nav aids can be found by pressing the Lsk beside NEAREST. Press the DESELECT Lsk (on the second page) to deselect Nav aids that are known to be out of order.
3.6.8 Select Navigation mode

Press PROG button Press PREV button to get to the PROG 3/3 page. Press Lsk beside required mode. (The default is BCP and is the mode that will give the best performance.) GPS can be deselected from the BCP.
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3.6.9 Take-off performance
Press PERF button once to get to T/O PERF page Enter flaps value that will be used during take off, and the rate of climb with three engines. Enter static temperature at ground level. Enter transition altitude. Check that Max take-off weight is not more than All-up weight on DATA, INIT, WEIGHT page. Set V1 and V2 values with ICP speed bugs.
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3.7
ADVANCED FLIGHT DIRECTOR / AUTO PILOT UPPER VERTICAL MODES
3.7.1 Maintaining Air Speed

With the IAS mode it is possible to maintain a certain IAS with the aircraft. To activate: Press the IAS button on the FGCP. The IAS of the aircraft can be modified by: using the thumbwheel on the FGCP, or by using TCS (from 95 kts to VMO). (see section 3.4.6) Expected System Behaviour: The value of the indicated air speed at the moment of mode engagement becomes the target IAS value. The default horizontal AP/FD mode will become active (WINGS LEVEL for bank angles < 6 changing to HDG HOLD if bank angle < 3 for at least 10 seconds). The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). When the FD is used on its own, the FD guidance bars on the EADI will have to be followed to maintain the indicated air speed. Limitations: This mode can be engaged when the aircraft speed is between 95kts and VMO with a 1 kts resolution. The AP will use pitch variations to control the IAS of the aircraft. (The TOPDECK system does not control the aircraft throttle.)
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3.7.2 Maintaining Vertical Speed
With the VS mode it is possible to maintain a certain baro inertial vertical speed with the aircraft. To activate: Press the VS button on the FGCP. The VS of the aircraft can be modified by: using the thumbwheel on the FGCP, or by using TCS (selection is limited to +/- 6 000 ft/min). (see section 3.4.5) Expected System Behaviour: The value of the aircraft vertical speed at the moment of mode engagement becomes the target VS value. The default horizontal AP/FD will also become active. (WINGS LEVEL for bank angles < 6 changing to HDG HOLD if bank angle < 3 for at least 10 seconds) The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). When the FD is used on its own, the FD guidance bars on the EADI will have to be followed to maintain the vertical speed. Limitation: The AP will use pitch variations to control the vertical speed of the aircraft. (The TOPDECK system does not control the aircraft throttle.) The VS value selection is limited to +/- 6 000 ft/min with a 100 ft/min resolution.
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3.7.3 Holding an Altitude
With the ALT mode it is possible to maintain a certain pressure altitude with the aircraft. To activate: Press the ALT button on the FGCP. (This mode is selected automatically when the ALT SEL mode captures the preselected altitude.) The altitude hold by the FD can be modified by: using TCS (selection limited to ALT value > 100ft) (see section 3.4.5) Expected System Behaviour: The value of the barometric corrected altitude at the moment of mode engagement becomes the target ALT value. The default horizontal AP/FD will also become active. (WINGS LVL for bank angles < 6 changing to HDG HOLD if bank angle < 3 for at least 10 seconds in WING LVL mode.) The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). When the FD is used on its own, the FD guidance bars on the EADI will have to be followed to maintain the altitude. Limitations: The AP will use pitch variations to control the altitude of the aircraft. (The TOPDECK system does not control the aircraft throttle.) Altitude range that can be selected is 0 to 30 000 ft.
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3.7.4 Capturing an Altitude
With the ALT SEL mode it is possible to capture and maintain a certain pressure altitude with the aircraft. To activate: Pre-select ONE of the following vertical modes: PITCH HOLD on the CEU (see section 3.4.1), or IAS (indicated air speed) on the FGCP (see section 3.7.1), or VS (Vertical Speed) on the FGCP (see section 3.7.2). Select an altitude target with the ALT knob on the FGCP (displayed just above ALT dial on PFD). Press the ALT SEL button on the FGCP to arm the mode. The ALT mode is selected automatically when the ALT SEL mode captures the preselected altitude. The altitude hold by the FD can be modified by: using TCS (selection limited to ALT value > 100ft). (see section 3.4.6) Expected System Behaviour: Just after ALT SEL is pressed, the PFD will show that the ALT SEL is armed while the PITCH HOLD, VS or IAS mode active (depending on previous vertical mode). 1000ft from the selected altitude, the
Altitude Target set on FGCP
altitude audio warning will sound and the altitude alert flag wil be displayed in reverse video. The altitude alert flag will revert to normal display closer than 200ft from the selected altitude. When altitude capture conditions are met, the ALT SEL mode becomes active in its capture phase ("ALT*" is displayed on the FMA). When the selected altitude is reached, the ALT mode is automatically engaged ("ALT" is displayed on the FMA). When the FD is used on its own, the FD guidance bars on the EADI will have to be followed to intercept the altitude. Limitations: The AP will use pitch variations to control the altitude of the aircraft. (The TOPDECK system does not control the aircraft throttle.) Pilots have to be very careful with the engine setting during this dynamic phase. Conditions to activate ALT mode: Dependant of aircraft vertical speed.
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Caution: Some manoeuvres could induce a large pitch attitude demand which will cause the aircraft to loose energy. Recommendation: Engage the ALT SEL mode preferably when the aircraft is in a steady climb.
3.7.5 Go-Around mode

With the Go-Around mode it is possible to perform a go around (missed approach). To activate: Press the Go Around button on the control column and follow the flight director guidance bars. Expected System Behaviour: When the GA button is pressed, the AP and YD are automatically disengaged. This is a FD-only mode, which means the pilot will have manual control over the aircraft while TOPDECK give guidance with the FD guidance bars on the ARS. The "GA" vertical FD mode will engage, giving a fixed pitch up command at 7 with the command bars. The "WING LEVEL" lateral mode will engage (command A/C to 0 bank). The localiser and glide/slope deviations will be removed if they were displayed before the GA button was pressed. The "GA" mode is disengaged if one of the higher vertical modes is engaged (WING LVL will revert to HDG HOLD) Limitation: The TOPDECK system does not control the aircraft throttle.
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3.8
ADVANCED FLIGHT DIRECTOR / AUTO PILOT UPPER LATERAL MODES
3.8.1 Interception of a Selected Heading

With the Heading Select Mode it is possible to intercept and maintain a certain heading. To activate: Select the required heading with either the left or right HDG knob on the FGCP. (see 3.1.5) Push the HDG button on the FGCP. The heading of the aircraft can be modified by: Turning the HDG knob to the required value, or by Expected System Behaviour: The PFD will indicate the pre-set value of the HDG knob. (see 3.1.5) After the HDG button is pressed, the aircraft will follow the heading set with the HDG knob, while HDG SEL and PITCH HOLD modes stay active. The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). When the HDG knob is turned after the mode is active, the aircraft will follow the changes dynamically. The HDG SEL mode is selected automatically when the lateral navigation, approach or back course mode is armed. Limitation: The maximum aircraft bank angle authorised by the AP is 25.
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3.8.2 Interception of a VOR Radial
With the VOR mode it is possible to intercept and follow a VOR radial. To activate: Select a VOR/LOC (V/L1 or V/L2) NAV source on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Confirm the used VOR frequency on the MCDU TUNE page or PFD/ND or RNAV/RMS page. Select a Course Target (the radial you want to intercept) with the CRS knob on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Select an Intercept HDG target with the HDG knob. Press the NAV button on the FGCP to arm the mode. Expected System Behaviour: The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). In each phase, the FD guidance bars must be followed to capture the VOR radial.
Phase A: VOR armed phase
At the mode engagement, the active lateral mode is HDG SEL (see also 3.8.1). The course can be changed during this phase without loosing the mode.
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Between Phase A and B: VOR course capture phase
Phase B: VOR course tracking phase TO the beacon
Phase C: Beacon overflying phase (out of signal) The Nav data are not taken into acount during this phase. The FD will track the A/C active track at the VOR OS engagement. The overflying of the station can be checked by the pilot either by using distance (in case of VORDME) or by using geographic position delivered by the FMM. In this phase the course can be changed to track a different radial of the same beacon in FROM phase. The aircraft will immediately capture and track a new heading (which is the same as the new selected course) while in VOR OS mode. The adjustment on the radial will be done when the lateral mode changes from VOR OS to VOR (as the aircraft exits the cone of silence of the beacon). Phase D: Back tracking phase FROM the beacon
Limitations: The maximum intercept angle is 90. The maximum bank angle (suggested by the FD bars) for the aircraft is 30. The intercept distance is optimized for 20Nm.
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3.8.3 Interception of a TACAN Radial

With the TACAN mode it is possible to intercept and follow a TACAN radial. To activate: Select the TAC NAV source on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Confirm the used TACAN channel on the MCDU TUNE page or PFD/ND or RNAV/RMS page. Select a Course Target (the radial you want to intercept) with the CRS knob on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Select an Intercept target with the HDG knob. Press the NAV button on the FGCP to arm the mode. Expected System Behaviour: The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator).
Phase A: TAC armed phase
Between Phase A and B: TAC course capture phase
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Phase B: TAC course capture and tracking phase
Phase C: Beacon overflying phase The Nav data are not taken into acount during this phase. The FD will track the A/C active track at the TAC OS engagement. The overflying of the station can be checked by the pilot either by using distance or by using geographic position delivered by the FMM. In this phase the course can be changed to track a different radial of the same beacon in FROM phase. The aircraft will immediately capture and track a new heading (which is the same as the new selected course) while in TAC OS mode. The adjustment on the radial will be done when the lateral mode changes from TAC OS to TAC (as the aircraft exits the cone of silence of the beacon). Phase D: Back tracking phase
Limitation: The maximum intercept angle is 90.
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3.8.4 Interception of an ILS Localiser (without GS)

With the LOC mode it is possible to intercept and follow an ILS Localiser beam (without simultaneous GS interception). To activate: Select a VOR/LOC (V/L1 or V/L2) NAV source on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Confirm the used ILS frequency on the MCDU TUNE page or PFD/ND. Select a Course Target (the ILS localiser direction that you want to intercept) with the CRS knob on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Select an Intercept target with the HDG knob. Press the NAV button on the FGCP to arm the mode. (The APP mode can be used when simultaneous GS arming is required see Approach mode). Expected System Behaviour: The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). Until the localiser capture conditions have been met, "HDG SEL" mode will remain active. Lateral deviation is not displayed on the EADI or HSI until valid reception from the VHF receivers are established by the system. FMA symbology (heading select phase):
When the localiser beam is near, the "HDG SEL" mode is disengaged and the "LOC*" (localiser capture phase) mode engaged (the start of the capture phase is determined by the level of the localiser signal and by the interception angle of the radial). The heading of the runway is selected as the actual selected heading (e.g.090). The system will then capture the localiser beam (lateral mode will be "LOC after successful capture).
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FMA, EADI and HSI symbology (localiser capture and tracking):
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3.8.5 Interception of a Back Course Localiser

With the BC mode it is possible to intercept and follow a back course localiser beam. To activate: Select a VOR/LOC (V/L1 or V/L2) NAV source on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Confirm the used ILS frequency on the MCDU TUNE page, PFD/ND or RNAV/RMS page. Select a Course Target (the ILS localiser direction that you want to intercept) with the CRS knob on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Select an intercept target with the HDG knob. Press the BC button on the FGCP to arm the mode (HDG select mode will be automatically engaged). Expected System Behaviour: (Symbology examples are provided for the pilot [left] PFD.) After the BC button is pressed, the "HDG SEL" lateral mode will remain active with the "BC" mode armed, until the back course localiser conditions have been met, and then the "BC" upper lateral mode will become active.) The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). Lateral deviation is not displayed on the PFD until a valid reception from the VHF receiver is established by the system. FMA symbology (HDG SEL phase):
When the localiser beam is captured, the "HDG SEL" mode is disengaged and the "BC*" mode engaged (capture phase is determined by the level of the localizer signal and by the interception angle of the radial). The system will then track the localizer beam (lateral mode will be "BC").
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FMA, EADI and HSI symbology (Back course phase):
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3.8.6 Autofligt The Auto Pilot Follows the Flight Plan

With the FMS lateral navigation (LNAV) mode it is possible for the AP to fly a route as defined by a pre-stored, FMS flightplan (lateral level only). To activate: (Example for Pilot/left side.) Activate a flight plan on the MCDU to use as FMS NAV source: On INIT page (+MENU, +FMS1/2), press FPLN INIT Choose the required type of flight plan where ROUTE is used for Logistical Navigation (flying from point A to B) TACT 1 is used for Tactical Navigation (dropping and other operational uses) SAR LADDER, SECTOR AND SQUARE are used for Search and Rescue flight plans. (Also possible to reach pages by pressing HOLD and then SAR INIT from any page in MCDU.) Press EXEC on the MCDU to activate the flight plan. Select FMS as NAV source on the FGCP Switch on the Auto Pilot by using the AP switch on the CEU Press LNAV button on FGCP to activate LNAV mode. Follow the speed indication on the IAS dial by adjusting the throttle. Limitations: AP limitation for aircraft bank angle is 30 FMS limitations are (pitch steering): 30 for Logistical Flight plans 30 for Tactical Flight plans 30 for IFR Approach 23 for IFR Navigation A/C throttle must be controlled by pilot.
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Expected System Behaviour: Navigation information used for processing AP/FD guidance is derived from either the Pilot side (left) or the Co-pilot side (right), depending on the selection done by the flight crew on the Flight Guidance Control Panel (HSI selection). When EXEC is pressed to activate the selected flight plan, the flight plan is available for navigational use. Pressing EXEC will not affect immediate control of the aircraft. When the AP is switched on, the WINGS LEVEL (default lateral mode) and PITCH HOLD (default vertical mode) modes will be activated. When the NAV button is pressed, the aircraft will capture the first leg in the flight plan with a intercept angle of 45. The flight director guidance without the Auto Pilot can be selected by skipping the step where the Auto Pilot is switched on. The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). Pilot ND Co-pilot PFD
For further detail, see the "User's Manual - Gemini 3000 Flight Management System": Logistical Flight Plan Initialisation section in Logistical Operation chapter Tactical Flight Plan Initialisation section in Tactical Operation chapter SAR Flight Plan Initialisation section in SAR Operation chapter
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3.9 ILS APPROACH USING FD/AP
3.9.1 Approach with CAT II Minima

With this approach mode (CAT II Minima - decision height of 100ft) it is possible for the auto pilot to fly the aircraft to the decision height on the landing approach by using the airstrip ILS. Overview: Phase A: Intercept the localiser beam by using the heading select mode of the AFCS: Phase B: intercept the glideslope beam (always after localiser interception) Phase C: track the ILS beam. Phase D: Go Around or manual landing.
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To activate:
(In the following description, it is assumed that no DME distance is available. The left side settings of the FGCP are referred to as the pilot side, and the right side is referred to as the co-pilot side.) Phase A (heading select phase) Lateral AP/FD mode engaged: heading select (heading: 030) using "HDG" button of the FGCP. Vertical AP/FD mode engaged: altitude hold using "ALT" button of the FGCP. Preparation of phase B (localiser and glideslope capture and tracking) Select the course corresponding to the runway course (e.g. 090) by using the two CRS knobs on the FGCP (same selection for pilot and co-pilot). Confirm the used ILS frequency (e.g. 110.30) on the MCDU TUNE page or PFD/ND. Select the navigation source: "V/L1" for the pilot and "V/L2" for the co-pilot with the left and right NAV SOURCE knobs on the FGCP. Select the decision height (e.g. DH = 100 ft) with the DH knob on the ICP. Select the dual approach mode by pressing the "APP" and then the "CAT2" buttons on the FGCP. Phase C (excessive deviation monitoring) Keep a watchful eye on the PFD and be ready to take corrective actions if necessary. Decide whether to Go Around or land the aircraft manually when the aircraft reaches the decision height. Phase D (landing) Land the aircraft manually. Go Around Press the Go Around button on the control column and follow the flight director guidance bars. Expected System Behaviour: Phase A (heading select phase): The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). Until the localiser capture conditions have been met, "HDG SEL" mode will remain active. Lateral or vertical deviation is not displayed on the EADI or HSI until valid reception from the VHF receivers are established by the system. FMA symbology (Phase A):
Phase B (localiser and glideslope capture and tracking)
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When the localiser beam is near, the "HDG SEL" mode is disengaged and the "LOC*" (localiser capture phase) mode engaged (the start of the capture phase is determined by the level of the localiser signal and by the interception angle of the radial). The heading of the runway is selected as the actual selected heading (e.g.090). When the glideslope beam is near, the "PITCH HOLD" mode is disengaged and the "GS*" (glideslope capture phase) mode engaged (the start of the capture phase is determined by the level of the glide/slope signal). The system will then capture first the localiser and then the glideslope beam (lateral mode will be "LOC" and vertical mode will be "GS" after successful capture). FMA, EADI and HSI symbology (Phase B):
Phase C (excessive deviation monitoring) ILS deviations are monitored below 300 ft R/A. In case of excessive deviation (localiser = 25 A, glide/slope = 75 A), warnings are displayed (ILS deviation scale and displayed flanking in yellow). An audio warning is produced when the decision height is reached (see section on Audio Warnings - 6.1). Phase D (landing) "LOC" and "GS" modes will remain active until invalid reception of the glide slope deviation. The glide slope vertical deviation will be displayed until invalid reception from the VHF receiver. The localiser lateral deviation is displayed until the end of the roll-out GA phase (Go Around) when the GA button is pressed, the AP is automatically disengaged. the "GA" vertical FD mode will engage (giving a fixed pitch up command at 7with the command bars) (See section 3.7.5 for details.)
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3.9.2 Approach with CAT I Minima
With this approach mode (CAT I Minima - decision height of 200ft) it is possible for the auto pilot to fly the aircraft to the decision height on the landing approach by using the airstrip ILS. To activate: Select a LOC (V/L1 or V/L2) NAV source on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Confirm the used ILS frequency on the MCDU TUNE page or PFD/ND. Select a Course Target (the ILS localiser direction that you want to intercept) with the CRS knob on the FGCP on the side you are sitting. Select an intercept HDG target with the HDG knob. Press the APP button on the FGCP to arm the LOC lateral mode and the Glideslope (GS) vertical mode.
Expected System Behaviour:

Previously engaged lateral and vertical modes remain active until the corresponding lateral and vertical Approach modes are in capture phase. The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). When the Localizer capture conditions are met, the LOC mode becomes active in its capture phase ("LOC*", "GS*" are displayed on the FMA). If no mode was engaged when APP push button is pressed, then HDG SEL and PITCH HOLD modes will automatically engage untill the capture conditions are met for the localiser and glideslope capture. When the LOC inbound course is captured, the track phase is active ("LOC" is displayed on the FMA). When the Glide Slope capture conditions are met, the GS mode becomes active in its capture phase. GS capture cannot occur prior to LOC capture. When the Glide slope is captured, the track phase is active ("GS" is displayed on the FMA).
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3.9.3 Back Course Approach
With the Back Course Approach mode it is possible to approach the airstrip for a landing by using the back course of the airstrip ILS Localiser. Overview: Phase A: intercept back course of the localiser by using the heading select mode of the AFCS Phase B: tracking back course of the localiser by using the "BC" mode of the AFCS Phase C: using procedure turn for normal recovery in front of the localiser beam Phase D: tracking the ILS beam (see "ILS approach" section).
To activate: (FGCP selections using the COURSE, HDG and NAV SOURCE knobs in this explanation are from the left part of the FGCP. The HSI SEL button on the FGCP must be used to activate the use of the left COURSE, HDG and NAV SOURCE knobs before commencing the Back Course Approach.) Phase A: Engage lateral AP/FD mode - "heading select". Select a heading to cross the runway longitudinal axis approximately over the runway threshold by turning the HDG knob on the FGCP to the required heading and then press the "HDG" push-button. Engage vertical AP/FD mode - "altitude hold" using the "ALT" push-button on the FGCP. (This is a vertical mode that will be active throughout the Back Course Approach and it functions separate from the Back Course Approach, which is an upper lateral mode.) Preparation of phase B (back course): (Execute these steps before crossing the runway.) Select the course corresponding to the runway course (e.g. 270) with COURSE knob on FGCP. Confirm the used ILS frequency (e.g. 110.30MHz) on the MCDU TUNE page PFD/ND. Select the navigation source (e.g."V/L1") on the FGCP with the NAV SOURCE button. Select the "BC" mode (Use the "BC" push-button on the FGCP) Phase C and D (turn around and intercept of ILS localiser) (In this example we will be making an about turn on the left side of the ILS localiser - see picture above.)
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When overflying the outer marker, select a new heading 45 to the left of the current heading with the "HDG" button on the FGCP (select 045 in this case). Engage the "heading select" mode by pushing the "HDG" button on the FGCP. Fly 1 min. Select a reciprocal heading value with the "HDG" button on the FGCP (select 225 in this case) in order to be able to capture the localiser with a right turn. (This will be a "hot change", which means the aircraft will begin to follow the new selected heading the moment you change the value with the "HDG" knob, so be quick! Turn the "HDG" button in a clockwise direction.) "APP" mode will be selected to arm the ILS approach mode. Expected System Behaviour: (Symbology examples are provided for the pilot [left] PFD.) Phase A (heading select phase) The FD guidance bars will be visible on the EADI (Electronic Attitude Director Indicator). The aircraft will fly on the selected heading and altitude towards the runway threshold with the "HDG SEL" mode active. After the BC button is pressed, the "HDG SEL" lateral mode will remain active with the "BC" mode armed, until the back course localiser conditions have been met, and then the "BC" upper lateral mode will become active.) Lateral deviation is not displayed on the PFD until a valid reception from the VHF receiver is established by the system. FMA symbology (Phase A):
Phase B (Back course phase) When the localiser beam is captured, the "HDG SEL" mode is disengaged and the "BC*" mode engaged (capture phase is determined by the level of the localizer signal and by the interception angle of the radial). The system will then track the localizer beam (lateral mode will be "BC").
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FMA, EADI and HSI symbology (Phase B):
Phases C and D (Turn) When the "HDG SEL" mode is engaged just after the middle marker, the A/C will follow the new selected heading as the first of the two turn-around actions. After 1 min the aircraft will turn around and be ready to intercept the ILS localiser. FMA and HSI symbology (End of Phase D):
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3.10 AVOIDING TRAFFIC COLLISIONS

With the Traffic Collision and Avoidance System (TCAS) it is possible for the pilot to be aware of evolving air collisions. In the event of a possible air collision, it advises the pilot on a strategy to avoid the air collision.
3.10.1 Activation of Warning System

To activate: Repetitive presses of the TCAS button will cycle through the modes AUTO and full display. AUTO mode will display intruders automatically whenever a RA or TA is present. Full display mode will display all intruders whatever their criticality. Fly the aircraft to the green band on the IVSI (change the aircrafts vertical speed) to avoid traffic collisions. See TCAS Management (section 4.7.1) for TCAS display modes and operational modes. Expected System Behaviour: TCAS symbology will be overlayed on the PFD (compass and IVSI) that corresponds to the EFCP (pilot EFCP for pilot PFD). When threats exist (Resolution Advisory), the IVSI will become a command instrument that advises the pilot to change the aircrafts vertical speed to avoid traffic collisions. On ND
TCAS Status messages
On PFD
TA traffic: 1000ft above and descending
"Fly-to" vertical speed
RA traffic: 500ft above and descending
Dangerous (RA) vertical speed
Other Traffic: 300ft below and
Proximate traffic: 2000ft below and ascending
Air traffic without bearing advisory
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3.10.2 Types of air traffic/threat situations

Resolution Advisory (RA): Air traffic with a flight path that has a high probability of collision with your own aircraft is classified as a Resolution Advisory situation. A RA recommends a vertical speed strategy to provide appropriate vertical separation from the threatening intruder. Traffic Advisory (TA): Air traffic with a flight path that might develop in a possible collision situation with your own aircraft is classified as a Traffic Advisory situation. A TA calls attention to a developing collision threat. Proximate Traffic (PT): Non-threatening, air traffic closer than 6 Nm are classified as Proximate Traffic. Other Traffic (OT): All other detected air traffic not designated RA/TA/PT will be classified as Other Traffic. No Bearing Advisory: When no bearing information (position relative to your own aircraft) of a RA or TA intruder is available, they are displayed in the No Bearing Advisory Field.
3.10.3 Other TCAS messages/options

Status In the top middle of the ND, different status messages can be displayed. TCAS FAIL indicates a TCAS failure. TCAS TEST indicates that a TCAS self test are being performed. TCAS STBY indicates that TCAS is in standby mode. No TCAS advisories are displayed. TCAS TA ONLY indicates that TCAS will send all RA (Resolution Advisories) to the display as TA (Traffic Advisories). TCAS indicates that TCAS is active in TA/RA mode (the normal operational mode). the ABV (above) option enables the display of tracked traffic from 2700 ft below the own A/C to a maximum of 9900 ft above the own A/C, the BLW (below) option enables the display of tracked traffic from 9900 ft below the own A/C to a maximum of 2700 ft above the own A/C, the ABS option enables to display the absolute corrected altitude instead of the relative altitude for all the intruders (Active only when no RA or TA is detected). Range In the AUTO mode (default), intruders classified as PT or OT will only be displayed when a RA or a TA situation exists. The TCAS Inner Range Ring always has a radius of 2Nm in any range setting, and will be displayed in the 5 Nm and 10 Nm range. When an intruder is outside the selected display range, it is displayed at the edge of the HSI dial scale with about one half of the symbol obscured. Up to 30 intruders will be displayed on the ND.
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3.11 USING THE WEATHER RADAR

With the weather radar it is possible for the pilot to be aware of weather features in the airspace around his aircraft.
3.11.1 Activation
To activate: Press the IMG button on the EFCP to turn the weather radar on. The brightness of the weather symbology can be set by turning the IMGBRT knob on the EFCP. Range can be changed by turning the RANGE knob on the EFCP. Expected System Behaviour: Weather symbology will be overlayed on the ND.
Weather Radar activation button
3.11.2 Symbology
Weather feature
Radar scan angle
WX radar mode (Line 1)
Tilt Angle (Line 2)
WX Warning (Line 3)
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Displays a radar image with two radial dashed lines to symbolize the scan angle of the radar (120 or 60). The radar image is displayed in either "ARC" or "ROSE" mode and heading up orientation. It is not displayed in north up mode nor in track up mode. No image is displayed when radar state is OFF, FAIL or STAND-BY. A test pattern is displayed when radar state is TEST whatever the "IMG" EFCP button state is. When in weather alert mode, most intense precipitation areas will flash (1Hz). When in beacon mode, the beacon signal corresponding to the selected beacon code is highlighted by the "B" label. Used Colours: meteo or surface area: red: most intense precipitation (level 3) amber: less intensities (level 2) green: lowest intensities (level 1) beacon area: white (level 4) "B" label : cyan
3.11.3 WX Radar Modes of Operation

The current WX Radar mode is displayed on three lines below the ARC/ROSE compass, on the right side. Radar modes are controlled by a separate radar control panel which are not discusses in this manual. The mode is displayed in all ND modes (ARC/ROSE) and orientation (heading up/track up/north up) excepted when specified. Line 1 - Indicates the active radar mode: "WX OFF" indicates that the radar is switched off "WX STBY" indicates that the radar is in the stand by mode (warm up period) "WX TEST" indicates that the radar is in the test mode "WX FAIL" indicates that the radar is failed WX" indicates that the radar is in the basic weather mode. It will flash continuously when on ground after 30 seconds (1 Hz). "WXA" indicates that the radar is in the weather alert mode. It will flash continuously when on ground after 30 seconds (1 Hz). "SRCH1" indicates that the radar is in one "SRCH2" of the three search modes: "SRCH3" "SEARCH1" (designed for mapping of targets in a seaclutter environment), "SEARCH2" (designed for ground mapping) and "SEARCH3" (designed for maximum clutter returns - mapping of oil slicks). It will flash continously when on ground after 30 seconds (1 Hz) "BCNA 15" indicates that the radar is in the beacon A mode (D0172 beacon format). It is followed by the beacon code. It will flash continously when on ground after 30 seconds (1 Hz). "BCNB 9" indicates that the radar is in the beacon B mode (standard beacon format). It is followed by the beacon code. It will flash continously when on ground after 30 seconds (1 Hz)
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The previous modes are always displayed when "IMG" EFCP display option is WXR. The "BCNA XX" and "BCNB X" modes can be displayed with or without the other operational modes ("WX", "WXA", "SRCHX"). Line 2 Indicates the tilt angle and antenna stabilization or radar range warning: +15.3 indicates the tilt of the antenna (related to the A/C longitudinal axis when STAB is off and to ground when stab is on) which is selected on the radar control panel. (Range = 16) "STAB OFF" indicates that the antenna stabilization system is disabled. Displayed after the tilt angle. When not displayed, the antenna is in a 120 or 60 stabilized scan mode. "RANGE" indicates that the display range selected on the EFCP is not compatible with the selected radar range. Displayed in place of the tilt angle and antenna stabilisation status. It shall not be displayed in north up mode. The tilt angle, antenna stabilization status and range warning are displayed only when one of the radar operational mode is selected (WX, WXA, SEARCH, BEACON) and when the "IMG" EFCP display option is selected on WXR or when the TEST mode is active (whatever the "IMG" selection is). Line 3 "TGT" indicates that heavy storm areas (level 3) exist beyond the selected range (radar mode is "WXA" and "IMG" WXR EFCP display option is selected). It will flash continuously (1 Hz).
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4 RMS FUNCTION
4.1
RMS INFO ON NAVIGATION DISPLAY

On ND
Active IFF
Active IFF code
V/UHF receiver frequency/channel
HF active frequency/channel
DME Hold selected
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4.2 PAGE HIERARCHY
The aim of this chapter is to give an overview of the transitions between the Radio Management System MCDU pages. In this chapter, the details of the pages presented in the figures may sometimes differ slightly from the MCDU pages defined in the requirements of the following chapters. In this case the description of the page in requirement supersedes the one in the present chapter.
4.2.1 Menu Pages Hierarchy
Press on RMS key
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4.2.2 RNAV Pages Hierarchy
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4.2.3 RCOM Pages and Radio Data Transfer Page Hierarchy
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4.2.3.1 IFF/TCAS Pages Hierarchy
PREV / NEXT
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PREV / NEXT
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PREV / NEXT
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4.3
MANAGEMENT OF RADIO NAVIGATION
4.3.1 Radio Navigation

This page enables the access to the radio navigation equipment pages. It displays the tuned frequency/channel of each operational radio-navigation equipment. 4.3.1.1 Access L6 key of radio communication menu page and radio equipment main pages.
4.3.1.2 Summary The MCDU RNAV MENU page displays the active frequencies of the MMR, ADF and DF receivers, and the active channel of the TACAN transceiver, DME and radioaltimeters status. If one transceiver is not active, the OFF label is displayed in place of the frequency/channel. The access to the management pages of this equipment is then disabled. If one transceiver failed, its label is displayed in amber and the FAIL label is displayed in amber large font in place of the frequency/channel.
4.3.1.3 Key Actions The MCDU RNAV MENU page gives access to : MMR receivers control pages, ADF receivers control pages, DF receivers control pages, TACAN receiver control pages RA control pages. KEY L1 L3 L4 L5 R1 R3 R4 R5 R6 ACTION PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE DESCRIPTION Access to the MMR 1 page Access to the ADF 1 page Access to the TACAN page Access to the RA 1 page Access to the MMR 2 page Access to the ADF 2 page Access to the DF page Access to the RA 2 page Access to the RCOM MENU page.
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4.3.2 Management of the MMR (VOR/ILS) Receiver

This page displays and allows the modification of the active frequency of the selected MMR receiver. 4.3.2.1 Access L1 (MMR1) or R1 (MMR2) key of RNAV MENU page.
4.3.2.2 Key Actions The MCDU enables the tuning of VOR or ILS frequencies, the memorizarion of up to four frequencies, the activation of DME hold mode, and the initiation of tests for MMR1, MMR2, DME1 and DME2.
KEY L1 L3 L6 R1
ACTION ENTRY COMMAND PAGE ENTRY COMMAND
R2
COMMAND
R3
ENTRY
SCROLL R6 PAGE
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the active frequency. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Initiation of MMR test. Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the preset frequency. If scratchpad is empty, the first memorized frequency in the list becomes the new preset frequency. The former preset frequency is lost. Exchanges the active and preset frequencies. If no preset frequency is selected, this key has no effect. If no active frequency is selected, the preset frequency becomes the new active frequency. If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the first memorized frequency in the displayed list. If the list contains the maximum (4) items, the first item is removed from the list to be replaced by the scratchpad entry. If the list contains less than the maximum (4) items, the scratchpad entry becomes the first item in the list and the other items are moved one row down. Each press on R3 key scrolls through the list of memorized frequencies. Access to RCOM MENU page.
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4.3.3 Management of the DME Transceiver

This page allows activation of the DME hold mode (same as the Management of MMR Receiver Page). 4.3.3.1 Access L1 (MMR1) or R1 (MMR2) key of RNAV MENU page.
4.3.3.2 Key Actions KEY L2 L4 L5 ACTION COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND DESCRIPTION Activation of DME HOLD mode. Initiation of DME1 test. Initiation of DME2 test.
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4.3.4 Management of the ADF Receiver

This page displays and allows the modification of the active frequency, modes and functions of the selected ADF receiver. This page of the MCDU allows the tuning of ADF frequencies, the memorizarion of up to four frequencies, the selection of ADF modes and the initiation of ADF tests for ADF1 and ADF2 receivers. 4.3.4.1 Access L3 (ADF1) or R3 (ADF2) key of RNAV MENU page.
4.3.4.2 Key Actions KEY L1 L2 L3 L5 L6 R1 ACTION ENTRY COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND PAGE ENTRY COMMAND R2 ENTRY DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the active frequency. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Activation of ADF or ANT operating mode. Selection of the TONE function. Initiation of test. Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the preset frequency. If scratchpad is empty, the first memorized frequency in the list becomes the new preset frequency Exchanges the active and preset frequencies. If no active frequency is selected, the preset frequency becomes the new active frequency. If no preset frequency is selected, this key has no effect. If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the first memorized frequency in the displayed list in place of the former one if any, which is removed from the list. Each press on R3 key scrolls through the list of memorized frequencies. The displayed frequencies are moved one row upwards in a loop. Access to RCOM MENU page.
R3
ENTRY
SCROLL
R6
PAGE
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4.3.5 Management of the TACAN Receiver

This page displays and allows the modification of the active TACAN channel and operating mode, as well as the selection of an antenna configuration. 4.3.5.1 Access L4 key of RNAV MENU page.
4.3.5.2 Key Actions KEY L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 R1 R2 ACTION ENTRY COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND PAGE ENTRY COMMAND DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid channel, this one becomes the active channel. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Toggling between T/R (transmit/receive) and REC (receive) modes Toggling between A/A (air to air) and NORM (air to ground) modes. Selection of antenna between TOP (top antenna), BOT (bottom antenna) and DIV (automatic antenna selection). Initiation of TACAN test. Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid channel, this one becomes the preset channel. If scratchpad is empty this key has no action. Exchanges the active and preset channels. If no preset channel is selected, this key has no effect. If no active channel is selected, the preset channel becomes the new active channel. Access to RCOM MENU page.
R6
PAGE
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4.3.6 Control of Radio Altimeter
This page allows the initiation of the radio altimeter test. 4.3.6.1 Access L5 or R5 key of RadioNav menu page.
4.3.6.2 Key Actions KEY L5 L6 R6 ACTION COMMAND PAGE PAGE DESCRIPTION Initiation of radio altimeter test. Access to RNAV MENU page. Access to RCOM MENU page.
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4.3.7 Management of the DF Receiver

This page displays and allows the modification of the active frequency and the operating modes of the DF receiver. 4.3.7.1 Access R4 key of RNAV MENU page.
4.3.7.2 Search Mode Access through L4 on the DF page which will step from mode to mode.
KEY L1 L4
ACTION ENTRY COMMAND
L5 L6 R1
COMMAND PAGE ENTRY COMMAND
R2
ENTRY
R3
ENTRY
SCROLL
R6
PAGE
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the active frequency. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Selection of DF mode among : Search (SCH), Tactical Scan (TAC-SCAN), SAR Scan (SCAN), Beacon (BCN) and standby (SBY). Initiation of DF test. Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the preset frequency. If scratchpad is empty, the first memorized frequency in the list becomes the new preset frequency. Exchanges the active and preset frequencies. If no active frequency is selected, the preset frequency becomes the new active frequency. If no preset frequency is selected, this key has no effect. If scratchpad contains a valid frequency, this one becomes the first memorized frequency in the displayed list in place of the former one if any, which is removed from the list. Each press on R3 key scrolls through the list of memorized frequencies. The displayed frequencies are moved one row upwards in a loop. Access to RCOM MENU page.
4.3.7.3 Tactical Scan Mode

Access through L4 on the DF page which will step from mode to mode.
In Tactical scan mode, the keys actions are the same as in Search mode, except the addition of L2 key KEY L2 ACTION COMMAND DESCRIPTION This key allows to select the detected distress frequency displayed in front of L2 prompt as the active frequency for bearing computation. If no frequency is displayed facing this L2 key, this key has no action. If a detected distress frequency has been selected by pressing L2 key, pressing the EXEC key validates the new selection.
EXEC
COMMAND
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4.3.7.4 SAR Scan Mode Access through L4 on the DF page which will step from mode to mode.
KEY L2
L4
L5 L6 R2 R6 EXEC
DESCRIPTION This key allows to select the 121.500 or 243.000 distress frequencies when detected ( displayed in front of L2 prompt ) as the active frequency for bearing computation. If no frequency is displayed facing this L2 key, this key has no action. COMMAND Selection of DF mode among : Search (SCH), Tactical Scan (TAC-SCAN), SAR Scan (SCAN), Beacon (BCN) and standby (SBY). COMMAND Initiation of DF test. PAGE Access to RNAV MENU page. COMMAND Locks/unlocks a particular 406 MHz beacon when multiple beacons are detected PAGE Access to RCOM MENU page. COMMAND If a detected distress frequency has been selected by pressing on L2 key, pressing the EXEC key validates the new selection.
ACTION COMMAND
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4.3.7.5 Beacon Mode Access through L4 on the DF page which will step from mode to mode.
KEY L2
ACTION COMMAND
L4
COMMAND
L5 L6 R6
COMMAND PAGE PAGE
DESCRIPTION Selection of a distress frequency among : 121.500 (121), 243.000 (243), 406.025 (406), ARGOS, 156.800 (CH16) and 156.525 (CH70). Selection of DF mode among : Search (SCH), Tactical Scan (TAC-SCAN), SAR Scan (SCAN), Beacon (BCN) and standby (SBY). Initiation of DF test. Access to RNAV MENU page. Access to RCOM MENU page.
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4.3.7.6 Standby Mode Access through L4 on the DF page which will step from mode to mode.
KEY L4
ACTION COMMAND
L5 L6 R6
COMMAND PAGE PAGE
DESCRIPTION Selection of DF mode among : Search (SCH), Tactical Scan (TAC-SCAN), SAR Scan (SCAN), Beacon (BCN) and standby (SBY). Initiation of DF test. Access to RNAV MENU page. Access to RCOM MENU page.
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4.4
RADIO COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
4.4.1 Radio Communication

This page enables the access to the radio communication equipment pages. It displays the tuned frequency/channel/code of each operational equipment. In addition this page gives access to the DATA TRANSFER page. 4.4.1.1 Access RMS key. RMS selection (L3 or L4 LSK) in MCDU main MENU page. R6 key of radio navigation menu page, radio equipment main pages and data transfer page.
4.4.1.2 Key Actions The MCDU RCOM MENU page gives access to : VHF/UHF transceivers control pages, HF transceivers control pages, IFF/TCAS system control pages, DATA TRANSFER page. It also enables the selection of the operational IFF transceiver. KEY L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 R1 R3 R5 ACTION PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE DESCRIPTION Access to VHF/UHF 1 main page 1 Access to VHF/UHF 3 main page 1 Access to HF 1 main page 1 Access to the operational IFF/TCAS main page. Toggling of the operational IFF selection among IFF1 and IFF2 ; active IFF will be displayed on the ND Access to RNAV MENU page. Access to VHF/UHF 2 main page 1 Access to HF 2 main page 1 Access to DATA TRANSFER page
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4.4.2 Data Transfer
This page allows the loading of radio management data from a DTM into the Radio Management function. 4.4.2.1 Access R5 key of RCOM MENU page.
4.4.2.2 Key Actions The MCDU DATA TRANSFER page shall allow to upload the data from the DTM. KEY L5 L6 R6 EXEC ACTION COMMAND PAGE PAGE COMMAND DESCRIPTION Upload the radio data from the DTM to the IOP. Access to the RNAV MENU page Access to the RCOM MENU page If the L5 key has been pressed, initiates the uploading of radio data.
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4.5
MANAGEMENT OF THE V/UHF RECEIVER
4.5.1 V/UHF Primary Management (V/UHF Main Page 1)

This page displays and allows the selection of the designated V/UHF modes and operating data. 4.5.1.1 Access L1, L2 or R1 key of Radio Com menu page. Next or Prev keys in V/UHF main page 2.
4.5.1.2 Manual Mode
KEY L1
ACTION ENTRY
L2
COMMAND
L3 L4
COMMAND COMMAND
L5 L6 R1 R2
COMMAND PAGE ENTRY COMMAND
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid VHF frequency, this one becomes the active frequency. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Selection of Amplitude Modulation (AM) or Frequency Modulation (FM), in the following frequency bands : - VHF : 136.000 through 155.9975 MHz and - UHF : 225.000 through 399.9925 MHz. In other frequency bands than the one specified hereabove, this key has no action. Selection of high or low output power levels. Selection of VHF mode among Channel (CHN), Maritime (MAR), Manual (MAN), UHF Guard (243), and VHF Guard (121) and Antijam (AJ). Selection of Transmit (TR) or Transmit plus Guard (TR+G). Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid VHF frequency, this one becomes the preset frequency. Exchanges the active and preset frequencies. If no preset frequency is selected, this key has no effect. If no active
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frequency is selected, the preset frequency becomes the new active frequency. Enabling/ disabling of squelch function. Access to RCOM MENU page. Access to VHF main Page 2. Access to VHF main Page 2.
R5 R6 NEXT PREV
COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE
4.5.1.3 Channel Mode
KEY L1
ACTION ENTRY
L3 L4
COMMAND COMMAND
L5 L6 R1
COMMAND PAGE ENTRY
R2
COMMAND
R3
COMMAND
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid VHF channel number, this one becomes the active channel. If scratchpad is empty, or if the scan function is active this key has no action. If the active channel is half-duplex, its associated receive and transmit frequencies are displayed on lines 4 and 5, column 4 to 10. If simplex channel the associated frequency is displayed on line 4 column 4 to 10, without mention of receive (RX) or transmit (TX). Selection of high or low output power levels. Selection of VHF mode among Channel (CHN), Maritime (MAR), Manual (MAN), UHF Guard (243), and VHF Guard (121) and Antijam (AJ). Selection of Transmit (TR) or Transmit plus Guard (TR+G). Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid VHF channel number, this one becomes the preset channel. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no effect. Exchanges the active and preset channels. If no preset channel is selected, or if the scan function is active this key has no effect. If no active channel is selected, the preset channel becomes the new active channel. When the scan function is selected (R4 key) and scan is running (no dwelling on a channel), each press on R3 stops scanning and the previous active channel among scanned channels is selected for transmission. This operation repeats 3 times to select the 3 last active channels. When the key is pressed a fourth time, scanning resumes. If less than 3 channels have been active in scan mode, scanning resumes
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when the key is pressed as soon as no previous active channel is left. When the scan function is not selected, this key has no action. Activation/deactivation of the scan function. Enabling/ disabling of squelch function. Access to RCOM MENU page. Access to VHF main Page 2. Access to VHF main Page 2.
R4 R5 R6 NEXT PREV
COMMAND COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE
4.5.1.4 Maritime Mode
KEY L1
ACTION ENTRY
L3 L4
COMMAND COMMAND
L5 L6 R1
COMMAND PAGE ENTRY
R2
COMMAND
R3 R5 R6 NEXT PREV
COMMAND COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid preprogrammed maritime channel number, this one becomes the active channel number. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. The receive and transmit frequencies associated to the active channel are displayed on lines 4 and 5, columns 4 to 10. Selection of high or low output power levels. Selection of VHF mode among Channel (CHN), Maritime (MAR), Manual (MAN), UHF Guard (243), and VHF Guard (121) and Antijam (AJ). Selection of Transmit (TR) or Transmit plus Guard (TR+G). Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid preprogrammed maritime channel number, this one becomes the preset channel number. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no effect. Exchanges the active and preset channels. If no preset channel is selected, this key has no effect. If no active channel is selected, the preset channel becomes the new active channel. Selection of ship or shore station. Enabling/ disabling of squelch function. Access to RCOM MENU page. Access to VHF main Page 2. Access to VHF main Page 2.
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4.5.1.5 Antijam Mode
KEY L1
ACTION ENTRY
L3 L4
COMMAND COMMAND
L5 L6 R1
COMMAND PAGE ENTRY
R2
COMMAND
R5 R6 NEXT PREV
COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid VHF channel number, this one becomes the active channel. The net number associated to the active channel are displayed on line 4 columns 4 to 10. The waveform is displayed on line 3 columns 7 to 10. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Selection of high or low output power levels. Selection of VHF mode among Channel (CHN), Maritime (MAR), Manual (MAN), UHF Guard (243), and VHF Guard (121) and Antijam (AJ). Selection of Transmit (TR) or Transmit plus Guard (TR+G). Access to RNAV MENU page. If scratchpad contains a valid VHF channel number, this one becomes the preset channel. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no effect. Exchanges the active and preset channels. If no preset channel is selected, this key has no effect. If no active channel is selected, the preset channel becomes the new active channel. Enabling/ disabling of squelch function. Access to RCOM MENU page. Access to VHF main Page 2. Access to VHF main Page 2.
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4.5.1.6 Guard Modes
KEY L3 L4
ACTION COMMAND COMMAND
DESCRIPTION Selection of high or low output power levels. Selection of VHF mode among Channel (CHN), Maritime (MAR), Manual (MAN), UHF Guard (243), and VHF Guard (121) and Antijam (AJ). Access to RNAV MENU page. Enabling/ disabling of squelch function. Access to RCOM MENU page. Access to VHF main Page 2. Access to VHF main Page 2. If 121 or 243 has been selected by pressing L4 key, pressing the EXEC key confirms the selected mode.
L5 L6 R5 R6 NEXT PREV EXEC
NO ACTION PAGE COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE COMMAND
4.5.1.7 Notes The type of modulation can be selected via MCDU interface in the frequency band where both AM or FM modulations are possible. The type of modulation in each frequency band is given in the table below : Frequency band Specific Frequencies Type of modulation Low VHF 30.000 through 87.9925 MHz FM VHF 108.000 through 135.9925 MHz AM 136.000 through 155.9925 MHz AM or FM 156.000 through 173.9925 MHz FM UHF 225.000 through 399.9925 MHz AM or FM
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4.5.2 V/UHF Secondary Management (V/UHF Main Page 2)

This page displays and allows page navigation to the V/UHF preset channels and HQ Load pages, and to activate Time-of-day initialization and V/UHF test, to select and verify Word-of-day, to select an active and/or preset frequency/ channel, and to select the maritime transmit mode in channel or manual modes. 4.5.2.1 Access Next or Prev keys in V/UHF main page 1. L6 key in V/UHF PRESET and V/UHF HQ LOAD pages.
4.5.2.2 Key Actions The MCDU can be used to enable : - the selection and activation of Time-of-day mode among Time over the air, GPS time and emergency time start, - Word-of-day selection and verification, - to initiate VHF test - to select the maritime transmit mode. KEY L1 L2 ACTION ENTRY COMMAND DESCRIPTION Idem L1 key on VHF main page 1. Activation of Time initialization among the following modes : Send time over the air, Receive time over the air, Emergency time start, Receive time from GPS input. If scratchpad contains a valid day of month value, this one becomes the active day of month selection. If scratchpad is empty this key has no action. Activation of Word of day verification. Activation of VHF test. Access to RNAV MENU page. Idem R1 key on VHF main page 1. Idem R2 key on VHF main page 1. Access to channel PRESET page. Access to HAVEQUICK Load page. Selection of the maritime transmit mode when the VUHF is in manual or channel mode. Access to RCOM MENU page. Access to VHF main Page 1. Access to VHF main Page 1. If selection of a Time mode by pressing L2 key, pressing EXEC key activates the selected Time mode.
L3
ENTRY
L4 L5 L6 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 NEXT PREV EXEC
COMMAND COMMAND PAGE ENTRY PAGE PAGE PAGE COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE COMMAND
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4.5.3 VHF Preset Channels
This page displays and allows the modification of the 30 VHF preset frequency channels and the 25 preset HAVEQUICK channels. 4.5.3.1 Access R3 key in V/UHF main page 2. Frequency
Havequick
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4.5.3.2 Key Actions KEY L1 ACTION ENTRY
L2
ENTRY
L3
ENTRY
L4
COMMAND
L6 R1 R5
PAGE COMMAND COMMAND
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid VHF channel number, this one becomes the selected channel. If the scratchpad is empty, each press on L1 key scrolls through the list of programmable channels (1 to 30 for frequency channels and 1 to 25 for HQ net channels), starting from the displayed number if any. If no channel has been previously selected, channel 01 is displayed by default. When selection is frequency channel, enables the entry of the channel associated frequencies. When selection is HQ net channel, enables the entry of the channel associated net number. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no effect. When selection is frequency channel, Idem L2, regarding the receive frequency, for frequency channels 26 to 30 (half duplex channels). When selection is HQ net channel this key has no action. When selection is frequency channel, selection between amplitude (AM) and frequency (FM) modulations. When selection is HQ net channel this key has no action. Returns to the V/UHF main page 2. Selection between frequency (FREQ) and HQ net (NET) programmed channels. Stores the programmed channel in the V/UHF transceiver.
4.5.4 VHF HQ Load

This page allows the loading of one Word Of Day (WOD) and up to 6 Multiple Words Of Days (MWOD) and HAVEQUICKII training nets. 4.5.4.1 Access R4 key in V/UHF main page 2.
4.5.4.2 Key Actions The MCDU enables the loading of : - one WOD and up to 6 (MWOD), - 16 HAVEQUICKII training nets. KEY L1 ACTION COMMAND DESCRIPTION Selection WOD/MWOD or HQII Training Net loading.
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Key actions in WOD/MWOD selection :
KEY L2
L5
L6 R1
R2
R3 R4 R5 EXEC
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid WOD segment, this one is entered according to the method described in the following chapter. If scratchpad is empty,this key has no action. CLEAR Deletes all the segments in the displayed list. COMMAND All words of days are loaded in V/UHF with their segments values to zero (000.000). If WOD have been programmed but not loaded yet, they are still displayed on MCDU. PAGE Returns to the V/UHF main page 2. ENTRY If scratchpad contains a valid operational date, this one is diaplayed beside R1 key. NO ACTION When scratchpad is empty this key has no action. COMMAND Loads the WOD/MWOD associated to the operational date if any, in the designated V/UHF. When no Word of Day has been programmed through MCDU, this key has no action. COMMAND idem R2 COMMAND idem R2 COMMAND Sends the zeroize command to the V/UHF to reset all the electronic protection data in the transceiver. COMMAND If zeroize key has been pressed (R5 key), pressing the EXEC key triggers the zeroizing of electronic protection data. If erase key has been pressed (L5 key), pressing the EXEC key loads all WOD/MWOD in V/UHF with zeroes. If WOD/MWOD load key has been pressed (L2, L3 or L4 key), pressing the EXEC key loads the corresponding V/UHFx transceiver with the WOD/MWOD programmed through the MCDU.
ACTION ENTRY
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Key actions in HQII Training Nets selection :
KEY L2
ACTION ENTRY SCROLL
R2
CLEAR COMMAND
R3 R4
COMMAND COMMAND
DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid segment, this one is entered according to the method described in the following chapter. If scratchpad is empty and the list of segments is filled with 16 segments, each press on the key scrolls up the displayed list. If scratchpad is empty and the list of segments is not filled with 16 segments this key has no action. Deletes all the segments in the displayed list. Loads the 16 segments that have been programmed on MCDU in HQII Training Net. When the 16 HQII segments have not been programmed through MCDU, this key has no action. idem R2 idem R2
4.5.5 VHF General remarks

Two types of V/UHF transceiver can be installed on C295/CN235 aircraft: the 629F-11 type does not have HAVEQUICK capabilities whereas 629F-14 type does. When the V/UHF transceiver is 629F-11 type the following commands shall be removed from MCDU pages : - V/UHF main page 1 : AJ not shown in mode selection, - V/UHF main page 2 : the TOD activation command, the operational date entry, the date verify command and the access to the HQ LOAD page not shown, - V/UHF PRESET page : the ECCM / FREQ channel selection not shown ; the PRESET page is automatically the frequency channels type.
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4.6
MANAGEMENT OF THE HF RECEIVER
4.6.1 HF Primary Management (Main Page 1)

This page displays and allows the selection of the designated HF modes. 4.6.1.1 Access R3 or L3 key of Radio COM menu page. Next or Prev keys in HF main page 2.
4.6.1.2 ALE Page
KEY L1
DESCRIPTION to enter the active ALE address. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, these keys shall allow the scrolling through the available ALE addresses. If the ALE address "ALL" is entered; an ALL CALL shall be performed. If the ALE address "ANY" is entered; an ANY CALL shall be performed. L2 ENTRY to enter the active net. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, these keys shall allow the scrolling through the available nets. Header L3 STATUS The address of the CALLER, if any, shall be displayed. This display is limited to 10 characters. L3 COMMAND when pressed once, to initiates an ALE call to the selected ALE address, a second press hold the call (if the hold option is not selected, the call is terminated after a predetermined time of inactivity), a third press terminates the call. When a call is received, the first press hold the call and the second press terminates the call. The status of the CALL is displayed on this line. L4 COMMAN D to activate SOUNDING on the current ALE ADDRESS L5 PAGE To select the active HF mode.
ACTION ENTRY
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L6 R1 PAGE ENTRY

To access RNAV MENU page. to enter the preset net. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, these keys shall allow the scrolling through the available nets. to enter the preset ALE address. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, these keys shall allow the scrolling through the available ALE address. to select the link protection in ALE mode. If this option is selected, the status SY (synchronized) or UN (unsynchronized) shall be displayed on the below line. This display is only available if the related NET is allowed to perform LP calls. to switch between active and preset ALE address/net. To access RCOM TEST MENU page
R2
ENTRY
R4
COMMAND
R5 R6
ENTRY PAGE
4.6.1.3 Channel Page
KEY L1 L2
DESCRIPTION to enter the active channel. to select ALE address. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, this key shall allow the scrolling through the memorized ALE address. (Only available in Submode ALE) Header L3 STATUS The address of the CALLER, if any, shall be displayed. This display is limited to 10 characters. (Only available in Submode ALE) L3 COMMAND when pressed once, to initiates an ALE call to the selected ALE address, a second press hold the call (if the hold option is not selected, the call is terminated after a predetermined time of inactivity), a third press terminates the call. When a call is received, the first press hold the call and the second press terminates the call. The status of the CALL is displayed on this line. (Only available in Submode ALE) L4 COMMAND to select the active Channel mode (Channel or SELCAL or ALE). The list of available modes shall be displayed in Cyan and Small size. The active mode shall be displayed in Green and Large size. L5 PAGE To select the active HF mode. L6 PAGE To access RNAV MENU page.
ACTION ENTRY ENTRY
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R1 ENTRY

to select the preset channel. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, this key shall allow the scrolling through the available channel numbers. Trasmit (TX) and Receive (RX) frequencies shall be displayed. Modulation type and MODEM type shall be displayed. (MODEM type is only available in Submode ALE) to select the link protection in ALE mode. If this option is selected, the status SY (synchronized) or UN (unsynchronized) is displayed on the line below. (Only available in Submode ALE) This display is only available if the related NET is allowed to perform LP calls. to switch between active and preset channel. To access RCOM TEST MENU page
R2 R3 R4
STATUS STATUS COMMAND
R5 R6
ENTRY PAGE
4.6.1.4 Emergency Page
KEY L1
ACTION ENTRY
L5 L6 R6
PAGE PAGE PAGE
DESCRIPTION to enter the active emergency channel (1 to 6). Emergency channel frequency is displayed below the active emergency channel number. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, L1 key allows the scrolling through the available emergency channels. To select the active HF mode. To access RNAV MENU page. To access RCOM TEST MENU page
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4.6.1.5 Manual Page
KEY L1 L2
DESCRIPTION to enter the active frequency. to select ALE address. If there is not a valid entry in the scratchpad, this key shall allow the scrolling through the memorized ALE address. (Only available in Submode ALE) Header L3 STATUS The address of the CALLER, if any, shall be displayed. This display is limited to 10 characters. (Only available in Submode ALE) L3 COMMAND when pressed once, to initiates an ALE call to the selected ALE address, a second press hold the call (if the hold option is not selected, the call is terminated after a predetermined time of inactivity), a third press terminates the call. When a call is received, the first press hold the call and the second press terminates the call. The status of the CALL is displayed on this line. (Only available in Submode ALE) L4 COMMAND to select the active Manual mode (Frequency, SELCAL or ALE). The list of available modes shall be displayed in Cyan and Small size. The active mode is displayed in Green and Large size. L5 PAGE To select the active HF mode. L6 PAGE To access RNAV MENU page. R1 ENTRY to select the preset frequency (it is not required to preset emission modes). R2 ENTRY to select the active emission mode. This LSK shall scroll over the available emission modes. R3 ENTRY to select the active modem. This LSK shall scroll over the available modems. (Only available in Submode ALE) R4 COMMAND to select the link protection in ALE mode. If this option is selected, the status SY (synchronized) or UN (unsynchronized) is displayed on the below line. (Only available in Submode ALE) This display is only available if the related NET is allowed to perform LP calls. R5 ENTRY to switch between active and preset frequency. R6 PAGE To access RCOM TEST MENU page
ACTION ENTRY ENTRY
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4.6.1.6 Maritime Page
KEY L1
ACTION ENTRY
L5 L6 R1
PAGE PAGE ENTRY
R5 R6
ENTRY PAGE
DESCRIPTION to enter the active ITU channel. Transmission and reception frequencies are displayed below the active ITU channel number. To select the active HF mode. To access RNAV MENU page. to enter the preset ITU channel. Transmission and reception frequencies are displayed below the preset ITU channel number. to switch between active and preset channel. To access RCOM TEST MENU page
4.6.1.7 Stanby Page
KEY L5 L6 R6
ACTION PAGE PAGE PAGE
DESCRIPTION To select the active HF mode. To access RNAV MENU page. To access RCOM TEST MENU page
4.6.2 HF Secondary Management (Main Page 2)

This page displays and allows the selection of the ALE link protection function, the modification of the ALE self address, the SELCAL address and emergency channel, and to trigger the HF transceiver test. To ZEROIZE LP, DATA or Both ; to modify POWER and SQUELCH levels ; to activate TEST and PROGRAM pages. 4.6.2.1 Access Next or Prev keys in HF main page 1.
4.6.2.2 Key Actions KEY L1 L2 L3 R1 R3 R4 R5 ACTION COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND ENTRY ENTRY PAGE PAGE DESCRIPTION to delete all information in the HF database to delete the LP keys in the HF database. to delete mission data in the HF database. to select the squelch level (Scrolling through the available squelch levels). This line is not available in Standby Mode. to select the power level (Scrolling through the available power levels including silent level 0). to activate the TEST page. to activate the PROGRAM page.
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4.6.3 HF Testing
This page allows the activation of the HF test sequence and to display results of the tests. 4.6.3.1 Access From HF Main page 2 with the R3 LSK.
4.6.3.2 Key Actions KEY L1 ACTION COMMAND DESCRIPTION to activate the reception IBIT. The test result shall be displayed below the test prompt. For the transmission IBIT the operator shall push the PTT. A label shall be displayed to inform the operator how to initiate the transmission IBIT. The test result shall be displayed below the test prompt.
4.6.4 HF Programming
This page allows the modification of the ALE SELF and SELCAL addresses ; to update the date and time; to Enable (ON)/Disable (OFF) ALL or ANY CALL; To access PRESET and DATA FILL pages. 4.6.4.1 Access From HF Main page 2 with the R4 LSK.
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4.6.4.2 Key Actions KEY L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 R2 R3 R4 R5 ACTION ENTRY ENTRY COMMAND PAGE PAGE PAGE ENTRY ENTRY ENTRY ENTRY
DESCRIPTION to change the self address. to change the SELCAL address. to copy System time to HF time to access to the preset CHANNEL page. to access to the DATA FILL page. to return to the previous page. to insert HF date from the scratchpad. to insert HF time from the scratchpad to enable(ON) / disable(OFF) ALL CALL to enable(ON) / disable(OFF) ANY CALL
4.6.5 HF Preset Channels

This page displays and allows the programming of up to 35 preset HF channels. 4.6.5.1 Access From PROGRAM page with the L4 LSK.
4.6.5.2 Key Actions KEY L1 L2 L3 L4 R2 R3 R5 ACTION ENTRY ENTRY ENTRY ENTRY ENTRY ENTRY COMMAND DESCRIPTION to set the channel number from the scratchpad. to set the transmission frequency number from the scratchpad. to set the reception frequency from the scratchpad. to set the modem identification from the scratchpad. to set the transmission modulation mode by scrolling the available modes. to set the reception modulation mode by scrolling the available modes. to record the displayed values.
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4.6.6 HF Data Filling
This mode allows the user to enter data into the HF equipment from a Data Loader. 4.6.6.1 Access From PROGRAM page with the L5 LSK.
4.6.6.2 Key Actions KEY EXEC ACTION PAGE DESCRIPTION To confirm the execution of the DATA FILL command
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4.7
MANAGEMENT OF THE TCAS SYSTEM AND IFF RECEIVER
4.7.1 IFF/TCAS Primary Management

This page displays and allows the modification of the active 3/A codes, displays the active IFF modes, allows the management of TCAS modes and to access ETCAS functions and allows the initialization of a special position identification (SPI). 4.7.1.1 Access L4 key of RCOM MENU page. L6 key of TCAS modes pages 1 and 2.
4.7.1.2 Key Actions On the MCDU IFF/TCAS main page you can : - enter a 3/A code, - select IFF Normal or Standby modes, - activate a special position identification, - enable /disable special position identification by pressing PTT key, - select TCAS display modes among Normal , Above , and Below, - select TCAS operational mode among Standby, TA, and TA/RA, - select relative or absolute (flight level) altitude, - get to ETCAS page. KEY L1 L2 L3 L4 L6 R2 R3 R4 ACTION ENTRY PAGE COMMAND COMMAND PAGE COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid 3/A code, this one becomes the active 3/A code. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Access to IFF modes first page . Enable/ disable special position identification by pressing PTT key on microphone. Activation of the Special Position Identification (SPI) function. Access to RNAV MENU page. Selection of TCAS display mode between Normal (NORM), Above (ABV) or below (BLW) Selection of relative (REL) or absolute(ABS) altitudes. Selection of IFF and TCAS modes between : - Normal : IFF operates normally according to its mode selection (see L2 key), while TCAS is in standby mode, - Standby : IFF and TCAS are in standby mode, - TA or TA/RA : selection of the operational mode of the TCAS while the IFF transceiver operates according to its mode selection (see L2 key). Access to ETCAS functions page Access to RCOM MENU page.
R5 R6
PAGE PAGE
Note: See also Avoiding Traffic Collisions (Section 3.10).
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4.7.2 IFF Modes (page 1)
This page displays and allows the modification of the codes and activate the modes of the IFF transceiver. 4.7.2.1 Access L2 key of IFF/TCAS Main Page 1. NEXT or PREV key of IFF MODES 2/2 page.
4.7.2.2 Key Actions On the MCDU you are can : - enter modes 1, 2, 3/A, 4 codes - activate modes 1, 2, 3/A, C, S, 4 modes.
KEY L1 L2
ACTION COMMAND ENTRY
L3 L4
COMMAND ENTRY
L6 R1 R2
PAGE COMMAND ENTRY
R3 R4 NEXT PREV EXEC
COMMAND COMMAND PAGE PAGE COMMAND
DESCRIPTION Toggling of mode1 selection between enabled (ON) and disabled (OFF). If scratchpad contains a valid mode1 code, this one becomes the active mode1 code. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no effect. Toggling of mode 3 selection between mode 3A, mode 3A+C and mode 3 disabled (OFF). If scratchpad contains a valid mode3 code, this one becomes the active mode3 code. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no effect. Access to IFF/TCAS Main page 1. Toggling of mode2 selection between enabled (ON) and disabled (OFF). If scratchpad contains a valid mode2 code, this one becomes the active mode2 code. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no effect. Toggling of mode4 between enabled with code A period, enabled with code B period, and disabled (OFF). Toggling of modeS between enabled (ON) and disabled (OFF). Displays IFF modes 2/2 page. Displays IFF modes 2/2 page. If entry of a new mode 2 code by pressing R2 key, pressing the EXEC key validates the new code.
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4.7.3 IFF Modes (page 2)
This page displays and allows the modification of IFF mode functions. 4.7.3.1 Access NEXT or PREV key of IFF MODES 1/2 page.
4.7.3.2 Key Actions On the MCDU you can : - enter a mode S address, flight identification, - select the operative antenna between top, bottom and diversity, mode 3/A test reply, mode 4 reply and bit1 verification. KEY L1 L2 L3 ACTION ENTRY COMMAND COMMAND DESCRIPTION If scratchpad contains a valid 3/A code, this one becomes the active 3/A code. If scratchpad is empty, this key has no action. Selection of the operative antenna between top (TOP), bottom (BOT) and diversity (DIV). Toggling of mode4 reply between audio tone and caution lights enabled (A+L), caution lights enabled (L) and disabled (OFF). If mode 4 is disabled this key has no effect (the OFF selection is automatically selected by the RMS). Toggling of mode 3 test reply between enabled (ON) and disabled (OFF). Access to IFF/TCAS main page 1. Toggling of mode 4 bit1 verification between enabled (ON) and disabled (OFF). If scratchpad contains a valid modeS address, this one becomes the active modeS address. If scratchpad contains a valid flight identification code, this one becomes the active valid flight identification code. Activation of IFF and TCAS test. Displays IFF modes 1/2 page. Displays IFF modes 1/2 page. If entry of a new mode S address by pressing R3 key, pressing the EXEC key validates the new address.
L4 L6 R2 R3 R4 R5 NEXT PREV EXEC
COMMAND PAGE COMMAND ENTRY ENTRY COMMAND PAGE PAGE COMMAND
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4.7.4 ETCAS
This page displays and allows the selection of ETCAS modes and cooperating intruder codes. 4.7.4.1 Access R5 key of IFF/TCAS Main Page 1.
4.7.4.2 Key Actions The MCDU enables the selection of ETCAS mode, the inhibition of ATC replies or broadcast interrogations, and the entry of up to 30 cooperating intruder codes. KEY L1 L2 L3 ACTION COMMAND COMMAND ENTRY DESCRIPTION Selection of ETCAS mode. Loads the set of codes of formation members in the TCAS. If scratchpad contains a valid 3/A code, this one is added at the top of the cooperating intruders list, line 7 column 2 to 5, and the whole list is pushed down. If the list contains 30 codes, the entered code replaces the one at the top of the list, the display of the other codes remains unchanged. If scratchpad is empty, scrolls by one code the list of cooperating intruder codes. The list is scrolled upward in closed loop. The code at the top is moved at the end of the list and so on. Removes the cooperating intruder code facing L3 LSK from the list. The rest of the list is scrolled upwards. Access to IFF/TCAS Main page 1. Toggling between enabling (ON), or disabling (OFF), the replies to ATC interrogations. Toggling between enabling (ON), or disabling (OFF), the broadcast interrogations. If the list of codes contains more than 14 codes, displays the following codes of the list. this command acts in closed loop : when the end of the list is displayed, a press on R5 key allows to display the beginning of the list.
SCROLL
CLEAR L6 R1 R2 R5 PAGE COMMAND COMMAND COMMAND
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4.8 RMS MESSAGES
Displays the list of Radio Management System alerts.
4.8.1 Access
MSG key.
4.8.2 Key Actions

On the MCDU you can individually clear the displayed alerts, recall the cleared alerts, and execute the commands related to the alerts. KEY L2 L4 L6 R2 ACTION CLEAR CLEAR PAGE COMMAND DESCRIPTION If a >CLEAR prompt is displayed beside the key, clears the corresponding alert. If a >CLEAR prompt is displayed beside the key, clears the corresponding alert. Returns to the page where MSG page has been called. If a prompt is displayed beside the key, executes the command corresponding to the displayed alert, as defined in chapter 5.3.5.3 Alert Description. idem R2. Displays the latest cleared alert again. This command acts as long as a cleared alert exists in the radio management system. Scrolls up the list of alerts. No overlap. Scrolls down the list of alerts. No overlap.
R4 R6
COMMAND COMMAND
PREV SCROLL NEXT SCROLL
4.8.3 Alert List

An alert is displayed on four lines. The two first lines displays the text of the alert, the third one displays the associated prompts (on left and right side of the page) and the fourth one displays dashes (white, small fonts) on the whole line. The text of an alert is displayed in amber large font and is centered on the lines. The prompts (left and right) is displayed in white, large font. The following table gives the alert list and their description. (The alerts are listed in the table by priority order.) CAUSE: defines the causes of an alert. CODE: specifies the alert code displayed in the title line TEXT: specifies the text of the alert on two lines. LEFT PROMPT: specifies the text of the prompt displayed on the left side of the page. RIGHT PROMPT: specifies the text of the prompt displayed on the right side of the page. COMMAND: specifies the COMMAND which is executed when the LSK beside the right prompts is pressed.
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CAUSE CTK 1 (1) CODE CTK TEXT
CROSS TALK FAILURE NO CONTROL ON RMS i RMS i FAILURE REVERT RMS 1/2 ADF 1 FAILURE INVALID DATA ADF 2 FAILURE INVALID DATA DF FAILURE INVALID DATA VOR/ILS 1 FAILURE INVALID DATA VOR/ILS 2 FAILURE INVALID DATA DME 1 FAILURE INVALID DATA DME 2 FAILURE INVALID DATA RA 1 FAILURE INVALID DATA RA 2 FAILURE INVALID DATA TCAS FAILURE INVALID DATA
LEFT PROMPT >CLEAR
RIGHT PROMPT -
COMMAND
TUN1 (1)
TUN
>CLEAR
TUN2
TUN
>CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK>
Access to ADF 1 page Access to ADF 2 page Access to DF page Access to MMR 1 page Access to MMR 2 page Access to MMR 1 page Access to MMR 1 page Access to RA 1 page Access to RA 2 page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page Access to TACAN page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page Access to HF 1 test page Access to HF 2 test page
TUN3 TUN4
TUN TUN
>CLEAR >CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK> CHECK>
TUN5
TUN
>CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK>
TUN6
TUN
>CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK>
TUN7
TUN
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TUN8 TUN9
TUN TUN
TACAN FAILURE INVALID DATA IFF 1 FAILURE INVALID DATA
>CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK>
IFF 2 FAILURE INVALID DATA
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TUN10
TUN
HF 1 FAILURE INVALID DATA HF 2 FAILURE INVALID DATA
>CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK>
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CAUSE TUN11 CODE TUN TEXT VUHF 1 FAILURE INVALID DATA VUHF 2 FAILURE INVALID DATA VUHF 3 FAILURE INVALID DATA TUN12 (2) TUN
LEFT PROMPT >CLEAR
RIGHT PROMPT CHECK>
COMMAND Access to VUHF 1 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 2 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 3 main page 2 page
>CLEAR
CHECK>
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TACAN/ IFF/ HF/ V-UHF CONTROL BUS FAILURE TACAN/ IFF/ HF/ VUHF BACKUP BUS FAILURE
>CLEAR
>CLEAR
TUN13
TUN
FMS TUNING ABORTED ON VOR/ILS 1 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON VOR/ILS 2 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON DME 1 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON DME 2 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON TACAN FMS TUNING ABORTED ON HF 1 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON HF 2 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON VUHF 1 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON VUHF 2 FMS TUNING ABORTED ON VUHF 3
>CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK>
Access to MMR 1 page Access to MMR 2 page Access to MMR 1 page Access to MMR 1 page Access to TACAN page Access to HF 1 test page Access to HF 2 test page Access to VUHF 1 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 2 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 3 main page 2 page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page
TUN14
TUN
>CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK>
TUN15 TUN16
TUN TUN
>CLEAR >CLEAR >CLEAR
CHECK> CHECK> CHECK>
TUN17
TUN
>CLEAR
CHECK>
>CLEAR
CHECK>
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TUN18
TUN
FMS TUNING ABORTED ON IFF
>CLEAR
CHECK>
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CAUSE TUN19 CODE TUN TEXT TUNING ABORTED ON DME 1 TUNING ABORTED ON DME 2 VUHF1 FAIL T/R
LEFT PROMPT >CLEAR >CLEAR
RIGHT PROMPT CHECK> CHECK>
COMMAND Access to MMR 1 page Access to MMR 1 page Access to VUHF 1 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 2 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 3 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 1 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 2 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 3 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 1 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 2 main page 2 page Access to VUHF 3 main page 2 page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page Access to IFF/TCAS MODES 2/2 page
TUN20
TUN
>CLEAR
CHECK>
VUHF2 FAIL T/R
>CLEAR
CHECK>
VUHF3 FAIL T/R
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TUN21
TUN
VUHF1 FAIL ANT
>CLEAR
CHECK>
VUHF2 FAIL ANT
>CLEAR
CHECK>
VUHF3 FAIL ANT
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TUN22
TUN
VUHF1 FAIL AJ
>CLEAR
CHECK>
VUHF2 FAIL AJ
>CLEAR
CHECK>
VUHF3 FAIL AJ
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TUN23
TUN
IFF1 FAIL ANT
>CLEAR
CHECK>
IFF2 FAIL ANT
>CLEAR
CHECK>
TUN24
TUN
IFF1 FAIL ALT
>CLEAR
CHECK>
IFF2 FAIL ALT
>CLEAR
CHECK>
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CAUSE CNF1 CODE CNF TEXT
AIRCRAFT CONFIGURATION INVALID MS ADDRESS MODIFIED
LEFT PROMPT >CLEAR
RIGHT PROMPT -
COMMAND
ADR1
ADR
>CLEAR
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5 SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
The TOPDECK avionics system consists of the following major subsystems: - a flight management system connected to an inertial reference system with an embedded code-P GPS and/or srandaolne code-P GPS - an EFIS system which displays flight and navigation information to the pilot and co-pilot - an Automatic Flight Control Subsystem (AFCS) which include a flight director guidance and autopilot system - a centralized Radio Management System which is capable of controlling radio navigation and communication units - a centralized maintenance system which is capable of recording all avionics failures for up to 30 flights - primary references and navigation sensors including ADU, AHRS, MMR, radio altimeter, standalone code-P GPS TOPDECK has a dual system architecture regarding all its functions and hardware, except for the AFCS control panels (FGCP and CEU) of which there are one of each. The TOPDECK avionic system is linked to external subsystems: Radio-navigation sensors: DME, TACAN, ADF, DF Radio-communication transceivers: IFF, V/UHF, HF External protection equipment: WXR, ETCAS, EGPWS Engine Instrument Display
The main pieces of equipment that interacts with the TOPDECK system by either receiving or providing information in data format are: Radio Navigation Receivers Radio Communication Transceivers Weather Radar WXR Radio Altimeter Fuel Flowmeters Air Data Pressure Tubes Temperature Probe Switches and Discretes Power Supplies Cooling ETCAS EGPWS MLS (option) ARINC 429 / MIL-1553 MIL-1553 ARINC 453 ARINC 429 ARINC 429 Pneumatic DC (4 wires) 0/28V 28V and 115V (400Hz) ARINC 429 ARINC 429 / ARINC 453 ARINC 429
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5.1
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The flight management system provides lateral and vertical navigation capabilities including RNP management. It is based on dual Flight Management Modules (FMM) (situated in the Integrated Flight Cabinet). User interface with the FMM is provided by both MCDUs. An Air Data Loader (ADL a type of data diskette drive) and the Data Transfer Module (DTM a type of data diskette) are used to upload data to the FMS that has been prepared on a ground-based Flight Planning System (standard and user databases, radio frequency plans, ...).
5.2
FLIGHT DECK SUBSYSTEM
The Flight Deck Subsystem (FDS) consists of an Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) supplemented by an Integrated Electronic Stand-by Instrument. The Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) has a dual system architecture and consists of the following elements: - each pilot have a Colour LCD Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Navigation Display (ND) - each of the aircrew has an EFIS Control Panel (EFCP) to control the information displayed on their PFD and/or ND (e.g. symbology brightness, ON/OFF switches of display units, selection of display modes). - two Index Control Panels (ICP) are used to set parameters on the PFD (decision height, speed bugs and QNH settings). The EFIS is capable of displaying data as provided by the weather radar, Enhanced TCAS and Enhanced GPWS.
5.3 AUTOMATIC FLIGHT CONTROL SUBSYSTEM (AFCS)

- the Flight Guidance Control Panel (FGCP) controls the modes of operation of the Automatic Flight Control Subsystem (AFCS): heading, course, altitude, speed, flight director modes selection, - the Control and Engagement Unit (CEU) controls the engagement of the Autopilot (AP) and Yaw Damper (YD) functions and provides selection of basic pitch attitude and turn command, - the Flight Guidance Module (FGM) (situated in the Integrated Flight Cabinet) is the processing unit of the AFCS for all flight guidance and autopilot computation, - the three Servo Motors (SM) are able to control the elevator (pitch), aileron (roll) and rudder (yaw) of the aircraft
5.3.1 Flight domain

The AFCS characteristics are: IAS between 95 kts and VMO kts; cruise altitude between 0 ft and 30 000 ft; vertical basic mode: 20 pitch; lateral basic mode: 30 roll (roll angle limit: 13 in heading hold sub mode); turn co-ordination domain (YD): 60 of roll attitude; heading select mode: 7.5 /sec roll rate max. 25 bank angle limit;
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VOR and TACAN navigation modes: 90 max. intercept angle (45 for high speed) 25 roll angle limit (capture and track phase) 7.5/s roll rate limit (capture and track phase); LOC and Back Course modes: 90 intercept angle max. 25 roll angle limit in capture phase 15 roll angle limit in track phase 7.5/s roll rate limit in capture phase 5.5 /s roll rate limit in track phase; altitude select and altitude hold modes: 500 ft to 30 000 ft range limit altitude capture limited to 6 000 ft/min vertical speed and 20 pitch command; IAS mode: 95 kts to VMO max. range 20 pitch limit; vertical speed mode: 6 000 ft/min max. range 20 pitch limit; approach mode: same as for localiser mode for glide: 6 down intercept angle max. +10/-15 pitch limit.
5.3.2 ILS deviations as f(A)

The relations between A and the localiser deviation and glideslope deviation are (provided only for information): - Localiser LOC = (24.5 x L)-1 x devA - Glideslope GS = x 1.6 x 10-3 x devA - with : devA = deviation in A L = runway length in km = glide path in degrees
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5.4
CENTRALIZED RADIO MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
The radio management system provides radio tuning capabilities: MMR (VOR/ILS/MB) DME TACAN ADF DF V/UHF HF IFF ETCAS RADIOALTIMETER 2 MMR systems (TLS 2020) 2 or 1 DME systems (DME-442) 1 or none TACAN system (TCN-500) 2, 1 or none ADF system (ADF-462) 1 or none DF system (DF-430F) 3 or 2 V/UHF systems (AN/ARC-210) 2 or 1 or none HF systems (HF-9000D) 2 or 1 IFF systems (AN/APX-100 mode S) 1 or none ETCAS system 2 or 1 RALT (AHV 2100)
It is based on dual Input Output Processing Modules (IOP) (situated in the Integrated Flight Cabinet). User interface with the RMS is provided by both MCDUs. An Air Data Loader (ADL a type of data diskette drive) and the Data Transfer Module (DTM a type of data diskette) are used to upload data to the RMS that has been prepared on a ground-based Flight Planning System (preset frequencies and ETCAS mode-A codes).
5.5
CENTRALIZED MAINTENANCE SYSTEM
The centralized maintenance system is capable of recording any failure occurrence in the avionics: integrated flight cabinet (PPSM, IOP, IOM, FMM, FGM) control panels primary sensors (ADU, AHRS) EFIS and IESI radios and navigation sensors IRS/GPS GPS MMR (VOR/ILS/MB) DME TACAN ADF DF V/UHF HF IFF ETCAS RADIOALTIMETER WXR TAWS (EGPWS) 2, 1 or none IRS/GPS systems (LN-100G) 2 or none GPS systems (TOPSTAR 100-2) 2 MMR systems (TLS 2020) 2 or 1 DME systems (DME-442) 1 or none TACAN system (TCN-500) 2, 1 or none ADF system (ADF-462) 1 or none DF system (DF-430F) 3 or 2 V/UHF systems (AN/ARC-210) 2 or 1 or none HF systems (HF-9000D) 2 or 1 IFF systems (AN/APX-100 mode S) 1 or none ETCAS system 2 or 1 RALT (AHV 2100) 1 Weather Radar system (RDR-1400C) 1 or none EGPWS system (Mark V)
It is based on dual Input Output Processing Modules (IOP) (situated in the Integrated Flight Cabinet). User interface with the maintenance system is provided by both MCDUs. An Air Data Loader (ADL a type of data diskette drive) and the Data Transfer Module (DTM a type of data diskette) are used to download maintenance and mission data.
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5.6
INTEGRATED FLIGHT CABINET (IFC)
The TOPDECK system includes two racks that can hold several computer cards/modules. The racks are called Integrated Flight Cabinets (IFC). This architecture was chosen to centralise the TOPDECK systems data input and avoid unnecessary duplication e.g. power supplies for computer modules of each subsystem. Each IFC hosts the following modules: - The Primary Power Supply module (PPSM) supplies the necessary electrical power to the modules - The Input/Output Processor Module (IOP own CPU) performs data concentration with digital data from ADU, VOR/DME, TACAN, Radio ALT and flowmeters - The Input/Output Module (IOM) serves as an interface between outside sensors and the IOP - The Flight Management Module (FMM own CPU) - The Flight Guidance Module (FGM own CPU)
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6 FAILURE MANAGEMENT
6.1
AUDIO WARNINGS
6.1.1 Audio Alerts

The system provides a set of aural alerts for: - Auto Pilot disengagement: this aural alert is provided when autpilot is disengaged intentionally or not - DH alert: this aural alert is provided when going through the DH in approach - Altitude alert: this aural alert is provided when acquiring or departing from the selected altitude on the FGCP
6.1.2 Audio warning computation

Audio warning priorities The audio warnings is prioretized as follows (from higher priority to lower priority): - AP disengage - DH alert - Altitude alert. Audio warning synchronisation Both IOPs synchronize each other so that only one audio output is provided at the output of TOPDECK. Autopilot disengagement audio warning The AP disengage audio warning is provided by both FGMs through the IOPs. It is reset by depressing the instinctive disconnect switch (in case of intentional disengagement, audio warning is played once). AP disengage audio warning characteristics
A : 1660 Hz Square wave B : 830 Hz Square wave A B A B A A B One play is 0.40 seconds 40ms 40ms 40ms 40ms 40ms 200ms On 200ms Off 40ms 200ms On
The AP disengage audio warning has the following characteristics: The minimum duration of the audio warning is 1 full cycle. Audio DH warning The IOP activates an audio warning when DH alert is set by - pilot PFD if DH used on PFD is greater or equal to DH used on co-pilot PFD - else by co-pilot
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Audio DH warning characteristics The DH alert audio warning has the following characteristics: The DH alert audio ise played once upon detection. The duration of the audio warning is be 500 ms.
512 Hz Sine Wave
C Chord 640 Hz Sine Wave
760 Hz Sine Wave
Altitude alert audio warning characteristics The altitude alert audio warning has the following characteristics: The altitude alert audio is played once upon detection. The minimum duration of the audio warning shall be 1 full cycle.
One play is 0.75 seconds 700 Hz Square wave 30% amplitude
250ms
250ms
250ms
750ms
250ms
250ms
250ms
6.1.3 Audio warning test

Audio warning power-up test At power-up on ground, each IOP activates the DH audio alert. Audio warning manual test When the "audio test" discrete is set to GND, the IOP activates the audio alerts in sequence from the highest to the lowest priority. Each alert is played once with its minimum duration. The "audio test" discrete is set to GND again to launch a new sequence. In addition to the audio alerts, the IOP sets the "IOM VMO WARN" discrete to 0 Volt state for 2s. "Audio test 1" activates the test on IOP1, "Audio test 2" activates the test on IOP2.
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6.2 VISUAL WARINGS
When primary parameters are failed (air data, attitudes, heading, ) the following symbology will be displayed on the PFD to request manual reversion to the remaining valid sensor:
On ND
"Display Unit Hot" Warning
Display Unit Hot: DU HOT will appear in white at around +55C internal display temperature and in amber at around +75C internal temperature. When the warning is displayed in amber, display may automatically shutdown. Recommendation: Set the display brightness to the minimum setting until the message disappears.
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6.3
SOURCE SELECTION AND REVERSION
The AFCS, FMS and EFIS manage primary source selection according to the following rules: - if the ADU or AHRS reversion switches are set to both on 1 or both on 2, AFCS, FMS and EFIS will use the selected source for their own computation and displaying; - if the ADU or AHRS reversion switch is set to normal: PFDs and NDs will use own side sensor even if data are not valid (for example ADU1 selection for pilot PFD and ADU2 selection for co-pilot PFD), FMSs will use own side sensor if data is valid and opposite side sensor if own side data are not valid, AFCS will use the HSI side primary sensor (FGCP selection): if left HSI is coupled, ADU1 and AHRS1 sensors are used; if right HSI is coupled, ADU2 and AHRS2 sensors are used. In case of failure of the selected sensor, FD mode using failed data are disabled. On the MCDUs, the used sensors are identified by an "*" on the HDG/ATT page and displayed as "ADU1" or "ADU2" on the AIR/RA page (DATA VOLUME). On the EFIS, the sensor source is not displayed when in normal configuration. When in both on 1 or both on 2 configuration a selection reminder is displayed. The navigation sensors (VOR, TACAN and FMS) are selected using the FGCP. If the navigation source is not set to FMS1 or FMS2, the ND will use FMS data coming from the own side FMS if valid and opposite side FMS otherwise (for example if left nav source is TAC, the pilot ND will use data coming from the FMS1 if valid, FMS2 otherwise).
6.4
FAILURE AND REVERSION MANAGEMENT
In case of PFD failure, the PFD image can be displayed on the ND by setting the PFD brightness knob of the EFCP to the OFF position. The ND image is then no longer available on the ND display. If the PFD is switched on again, and if it detects that fatal failure has occurred before switch off, the power-on self-tests will be performed. If the PFD becomes healthy, the PFD image will be available again and the ND will revert to the normal ND display. At power-on, if the ND is powered before the PFD, it will display a PFD image at the end of its own self-tests. A ND image will be displayed only at the end of the PFD self tests. In case of ND failure, no manual or automatic reconfiguration can be performed. In case of one equipment failure (ADU1 or 2, AHRS1 or 2), the associated symbols are not displayed and the appropriate warning messages are displayed (see description in paragraph 3.4). The crew can use reversion switch (located on the pedestal) to disable the failed source and to select the same source for both pilot and co-pilot sides.
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In case of ADU reversion, the barometric setting will be controlled by the ICP which is on the selected side (ICP1 when "BOTH ON 1" and ICP2 when "BOTH ON 2"). The same reversion capability as for ADU/AHRS is provided for the radio altimeter (in case of dual configuration): both on 1, normal, both on 2 selection can be performed. In case of failure of the 1553 bus controller, adequate warning is provided in the RMS message volume ; a reversion switch located in the cockpit enables to perform a reversion on the remaining valid IOP.
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7 ABBREVIATIONS
ACARS ADF ADL ADU AFCS AGL ALT ALT SEL ANP AP AUW BC BCP BITE BRG CARP CEU DA DEST DIST DME DTM DTK EADI EFCP EFIS EFOB EIA EOR ETA FD FDS FGCP FGM
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Arinc Communication Addressing and Reporting System Automatic Direction Finder Airborne Data Loader Air Data Unit Automatic Flight Control System Above Ground Level ALTitude SELected ALTitude Actual Navigation Performance Auto Pilot All Up Weight, gross weight Back Course Best Computed Position Built In Test Equipment BeaRinG Computed Air Release Point Control Engagement Unit Drift Angle DESTination DISTance Distance Measuring Equipment Data Transfer Module Desired TracK angle Electronic Attitude Director Indicator EFis Control Panel Electronic Flight Instrument System Estimated Fuel On Board Enhanced Interrupted Alignment End Of Run Estimated Time of Arrival Flight Director Flight Deck System Flight Guidance Control Panel Flight Guidance Module
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FL FMA FMM FMS FPA FPLN FPS FREQ FRQ GCA GPS GS HALO HDG HGT HUD IAS ICAO ICP IDENT IFC IFR IGRF ILS INS IOM IOP IRS Km KH KT or kts LAPES LAT LB LCD LNAV
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Flight Level (altitude) Flight Mode Annunciator Flight Management Module Flight Management System Flight Path Angle Flight PLaN Flight Planning System Frequency Frequency GyroCompass Alignment Global Positioning System Ground Speed High Altitude Low Opening HeaDinG HeiGhT Head-Up Display Indicated Air Speed International Civil Aviation Organization Index Control Panel IDENTification Integrated Flight Cabinet Instrument Flight Rules International Geomagnetic Reference Field Instrument Landing System Inertial Navigation System Input/Output Module Input Output Processor Inertial Reference System KiloMeter KiloMeter(s) per Hour KnoTs Low Altitude Parachute Extraction System LATitude pounds Liquid Crystal Display Lateral NAVigation
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LOC LONG Lsk MAG MCDU MLS NAV NAVAID NAVS ND NDB Nm PFD POS PPOS PPSM RA or R/ALT RAIM RMU RNAV R/NAV RNP RTA RWY SAR SHA SEL SID SM SPD STAR TACAN TAS TAT TCAS TCS
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LOCalizer LONGitude Line Select Key MAGnetic Multifunction Control and Display Unit Microwave Landing System NAVigation NAVigation AID NAVigation Subsystem Navigation Display Non Directional Beacon Nautical Mile Primary Flight Display POSition Present POSition Primary Power Supply Module Radio Altimeter Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring Radio Management Unit Rea NAVigation Radio/NAVigation Required Navigation Performance Required Time of Arrival RunWaY Search And Rescue Stored Heading Alignment altitude SELected Standard Instrument Departure Servo Motor SPeeD Standard Terminal Arrival Route TACtical Air Navigation True Air Speed Total Air Temperature Traffic Collision Avoidance System Tactile Control Steering
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TKE TERM T/O TOC TOD TOGA TOW TRANS ALT TTD TTG UHF UTC V1 V2 VAPP VAR VFR VHF VMO VMCA VNE VTHR VOR VORDME VORTAC VR VRC VS WGS XPDR XTK YD Z ZC ZP TracK angle Error TERMinal Take-Off Top Of Climb Top Of Descent Take Off Go Around Take Off Weight TRANSition AlTitude Time To Drop Time To Go Ultra High Frequency
Universal Time Coordinated decision speed take off safety speed APProach speed VARiation Visual Flight Rules Very High Frequency Maximum Operating speed Minimum Control Air speed Velocity Never Exceed THreshold speed VHF Omnidirectional Ranging VOR/DME VOR/TACAN Rotation speed Recommended Climb speed Vertical Speed World Geodesic System transponder cross Track Error Yaw Damper Zulu Time, UTCtime barometric Corrected altitude standard altitude
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FOR CASA C295 / CN235

TOPDECK PILOTS GUIDE

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Nom Dpartement Department Name Emis par : Written by:

L. LENOIR AMA/SSY B. SAMENAYRE AMA/DPE

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TOPDECK PILOTS GUIDE REVISIONS

June 2001 Oct 2001

First release of document Update to include MCDU pages for FMS.

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Previous documents should be used at the latest issue approved.

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Speed Bug indication Speed Bug values

IAS<VMO (white pointer)

VMO<IAS<VNE (amber pointer)

IAS>VNE (red pointer)

Speed Bug Value setting (1kts incriments)

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Roll Scale Roll pointer

45 roll marker 0 pitch marker

This is also referred to as the EADI (Electronic Attitude Direction Indicator).

Flight Director Bars

3.7.5 3.8.6 3.9

Go Around mode Autoflight ILS approach using FD/AP)

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Altitude alert flag

Rolling ALT display

Altitude selection digital readout

Baro Setting digital readout

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3.1.4 Inertial Vertical Speed Indication (IVSI)

Dangerous, RA vertical speed band

3.1.5 Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI)

Track path of aircraft (wind effect taken into account)

Stationary aircraft symbol

Rotating compass scale

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Course Deviation and Heading Select information:

Course / Radial (regarding NAV Source) selected on FGCP

Course deviation needle

DME or TOWaypoint distance if available

Heading select bug (FGCP) Heading selected on FGCP

PFD1 NAV Source selection

PFD2 NAV Source selection

Nav Source Course deviation scale (NM) FMS only

PFD2 Course selection PFD1or 2 Heading selection

PFD1or 2 Heading selection

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3.1.6 Heading Calibration and selection

Inicates that AHRS is in calibration mode.

3.2 BASIC NAVIGATION

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3.2.1 Bearing to Nav-aid

Diamond needle () Nav-aid selector

Selected Circle Needle ( ) Navaid reminder