MD-11 Flight Crew Operations Manual
k
FMS -
Controls and Displays
FMS.30.5
MCDU Data Labels
Page Title (Large font) - Identifies selected page and type of data displayed below
the title.
Scratchpad Line (bottom line of display) - Displays FMS-generated messages and
keyboard entries. When a message is received, the MSG annunciator on the right
side of the MCDU illuminates. The EIS also displays MCDU MSGs on the ND.
Large font entry - Represents database of pilot entries that define the operation of
the FMS.
Small font entry - Represents predicted, default, or FMC-calculated values. When
adjacent to LSK, the data can be changed by pilot entry. If changed by the pilot,
the font changes to large.
Label line (small font) - identifies the data displayed directly under the label line.
Data Line - Contains box prompts, dashes, brackets, computer generated data
(small font), or pilot entered data (large font).
Box Prompts (empty boxes) - Usually indicate that data entry is required for
minimum FMS operation. This data entry is performed through the use of the
scratchpad and the corresponding LSK. Entry into a box prompt line is displayed
in large font. Dashes in a data field indicate that data entry into that field is not
allowed or that data is being calculated by the FMC. Bracket prompts indicate
optional entry is possible in the applicable field.
Next Page Prompt (arrow pointing right) - Indicates that additional data is
available for the page selected.
Vertical slew prompts (up or down arrows) - Indicate that the latitude or longitude
value below the prompts can be increased or decreased. The slew prompt can also
appear to the extreme right of the scratchpad line. This indicates that the lines of
the display can be scrolled to move up or down one line at a time.
Page Number (small font) - Indicates the page number of a data set and the number
of pages in the set. Example: 2/7 indicates page 2 of 7 pages.
Waypoint (large font) - Waypoint is on the selected route.
Airway (large font) - Identifies the published airway between two waypoints.
Asterisk (*) - Appears adjacent to an LSK if the actuation of the key will affect
the active situation.
Page Prompts (< or >) - pushing the associated LSK accesses another MCDU page
but no function is performed. A triangle beside a waypoint identifier on the F-PLN
page indicates that the aircraft must overfly the waypoint. A left or right arrow
beside a waypoint identifier shows the required turn direction at that waypoint.
October 02, 2006
To Next Page
Loading...