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Flight Management System (FMS) for the Agusta AW139/AB139 Helicopter
Accessing any FMS Function
The FMS prompts the pilot at 6L and 6R for the most likely functions to
be selected. Using these prompts, the FMS steps the pilot through
procedures such as initialization. Operating out of sequence or
accessing other areas of the FMS at any time is possible. Follow
Procedure 3--2 to access any function of the FMS.
Step
Procedure 3- -2 Accessing any FMS Function
1
Determine the required function. All functions are available
at all times from the PERF, NAV, FPL, PROG, RADIO,
MENU, or DIR keys.
2
Select the appropriate PERF, NAV, FPL, PROG or DIR
key.
3
When PERF or NAV, is selected, read the menu list for the
required function or feature.
4
Select the correct function or feature.
5
The function or feature selected is displayed by the FMS.
6
Continue working using the prompts at 6L and 6R when
part of a sequence, such as initialization, is being
completed.
Annunciators
Annunciators are displayed on the electronic display system (EDS) or
other remote annunciators. white indicates an advisory annunciator
and amber indicates an alerting annunciator.
Dead Reckoning (DR) -- DR is an alerting annunciator. This
D
annunciator is displayed or lit when operating in the DR mode for
longer than 2 minutes. The DR mode is defined as the loss of radio
updating and all other position sensors AHRS (attitude and heading
reference system) and GPS (global positioning system).
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REV 3 Mar 2009
Honeywell International Inc. Do not copy without express permission of Honeywell.
System Components
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