Mfd System Information - Honeywell SPZ-8000 Pilot's Manual

SPZ--8000 Digital Integrated Flight Control System

MFD SYSTEM INFORMATION

The MFD system has five major display functions:
Navigation data
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TCAS traffic display (optional)
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Weather radar
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Checklist
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EFIS reversion (described in the EFIS section of this manual).
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The MFD system expands on the navigation mapping capabilities of the
EFIS because the MFD area can be used exclusively for MAP formats
without displaying essential heading and NAV data that is displayed on
the EHSI. The MFD MAP format includes:
Waypoints (symbols and identifiers)
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Airports (symbols and identifiers)
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VOR and/or DME stations (symbols and identifiers)
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The TO waypoint time--to--go or ETA.
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This additional MFD data is supplied by the FMS. The MFD system also
has a north--up PLAN mode in addition to the usual heading--up MAP
display. Both formats use a designator that is controlled by the MFD
controller joystick. The position (LAT/LON) of the designator can be
transmitted to the FMS by pushing the ENT button on the MFD
controller. The FMS then uses this information to define a new flight
plan waypoint.
The MFD also displays weather radar information, the optional lightning
display, and the optional TCAS traffic display.
When used for EFIS reversion, the MFD system can back up either of
the two EFIS symbol generators, or one of the EHSI displays. If one
symbol generator fails, the pilot can select the MFD symbol generator
to take over operation of the failed side's displays with all functions and
operations unchanged. The display controller on the failed side controls
the display formats as before. In the event of an EHSI display failure,
HSI information can be displayed on the MFD.
Multifunction Display (MFD) System
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