737 Flight Crew Operations Manual
Supplementary Procedures -
Flight Management, Navigation
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D6-27370-866-EGP SP.11.7
ORIGIN ........................................................................................... Enter
If EXEC key illuminates
EXEC key ...............................................................................Push
Linking a Route Discontinuity
Correct the ROUTE DISCONTINUITY by entering or deleting
waypoints in a sequence that provides a continuous flight–plan path.
EXEC key .........................................................................................Push
Observe MOD RTE or MOD RTE LEGS page changes to ACT.
Determining ETA and Distance to Cross Radial (Bearing) or
Distance from a Fix
FIX INFO page ...............................................................................Select
Enter the identifier of the reference waypoint (normally an off–route
waypoint) onto the FIX line. Enter the desired radial or distance from
the FIX on a RAD/DIS line, or line select the ABM prompt if the
desired radial from the FIX is perpendicular to the present
route/course.
Time and distance to go ................................................................. Check
Check ETA and DTG, as desired.
Note: If ETA and DTG are not displayed, the fix radial and/or
distance do not intersect the route.
Changing Destination
RTE page ........................................................................................Select
Enter the new destination over the original DEST. Enter desired
routing to the new destination using the RTE, RTE LEGS, and
ARRIVALS pages, as appropriate. Correct any ROUTE
DISCONTINUITY.
EXEC key .........................................................................................Push
Observe the MOD RTE or MOD RTE LEGS page changes to ACT.
Note: If destination is changed during climb, performance predictions
may be blanked if the new flight plan is incompatible with the
entered cruise altitude. Correct by entering a lower CRZ ALT
on the CLB page.
September 15, 2016