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Esterline CMA-9000 - VERTICAL FLIGHT PLANNING FUNDAMENTALS

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
CMA-9000 FLIGHT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
APPENDIX F CMA-9000 FMS RRJ VNAV
on describes the vertical navigation (VNAV) function of the CMA-9000 Flight Management System and
cifically
ge descriptions of
w in vertical flight planning and in the management of the
itude, speed and
rtical situational
ion
ormance database containing aircraft/engine performance data, and a policy file of operational
preferences and defaults
The entry and display of VNAV data is by means of the dedicated VNAV and the LEGS pages. The barometric
altimetry system is the primary altitude reference source. Pre-selected altitude and Vertical mode inputs are
received from the Flight Guidance Control Panel (FGCP). VNAV-related information is also displayed on the ND
and PFD.
1.1 Overview
This secti
provides an overview, followed by a “how to use” description of the basic procedures that are spe
tailored to the RRJ aircraft. Additional detailed information can also be found in the MCDU pa
Appendix A.
The VNAV function is intended to aid the flight cre
overall vertical profile to ensure compliance with all ATC instructions, waypoint constraints (alt
required time of arrival), and airspace speed restrictions.
The VNAV function has three basic elements:
Reference vertical trajectory with associated performance and fuel predictions and ve
awareness informat
Vertical guidance outputs to the Auto Flight Control System (AFCS)
Perf
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August 17, 2010
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