EMBRAER190

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The EMBRAER 190 provides a complete set of Communication functions. The main interface for the
system is done through the Audio Control Panel (ACP).
The audio system is controlled via three individual ACPs available to the captain, first officer and
observer, and also provides interface with the Passenger Address (PA), Aural Warning, and Digital
Voice and Data Recorder (DVDR) systems.
Optional communications equipment includes a third VHF COM, HF and Selcal systems.

CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS

1. CONTROL WHEEL

- PTT (momentary) :allows VHF transmissions, as well as voice communications to

passengers.
- HOT :

allows communication between

crewmembers and ramp station.

- OFF :

allows only audio reception.

crewmembers

CONTROL WHEEL

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CONTROL WHEEL COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH :

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2. GLARESHIELD COMMUNICATION
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DESCRIPTION
GLARESHIELD PTT BUTTON :
- Allows VHF transmissions and voice communications to passengers.
PASSENGER ADDRESS PTT BUTTON :
- Allows voice communications to passengers, regardless of any selection in the audio
control panel.
GLARESHIELD COMMUNICATION
MAIN PANEL

PTT

CONTROL
PEDESTAL

PA

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3. HAND MICROPHONE CONTROLS

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DESCRIPTION
HAND MIC PTT BUTTON :
- Allows transmission through the ACP, as well as communication to passengers.

HAND MICROPHONE CONTROLS

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4. CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER JACK PANELS

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DESCRIPTION
CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER JACKS :
- Allows plugging in headphone (PHONE), headset (ANR HDST), hand microphone
(HAND MIC) and boom microphone (BOOM MIC).
CAPTAIN AND FIRST OFFICER JACK PANELS

MIC

PHONE BOOM MIC

ANR HDST

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5. OBSERVER JACK PANEL

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DESCRIPTION
OBSERVER JACKS :
- Allows plugging in headphone (HDPH), headset (ANR HDST) and boom microphone
(BOOM).
OBSERVER COMMUNICATIONS SWITCH :
- PTT (momentary) :allows VHF and voice communications with passengers.
- HOT :

allows communication between

crewmembers and ramp station.

- OFF :

allows only audio reception.

crewmembers

and

OBSERVER JACK PANEL

OBSERVER
STATION

OBSERVER JACKS
MICROPHONE
BOOM

HDPH

ANR

HOT
OFF
PTT
HDST

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6. RAMP STATION
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DESCRIPTION
COCKPIT CALL BUTTON (momentary action) :
- When pressed, generates a single HI/LO tone chime and the RAMP annunciator button
flashes on the audio control panel.
MICROPHONE/HEADPHONE JACK :
- Allow ground personnel to plug in a headphone and a microphone equipped with a PTT
Button.
NOTE :

Ground personnel panel is linked to the hot mic once the ramp button is selected.

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RAMP STATION

MAINTENANCE PANEL
CKPT CALL

LAN

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GCU / EPM

MIC/PHONE I

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1
STEERING

RAMP INPH

CKPT CALL

AC GPU
GROUND
SERVICE SW

LAN

MIC/PHONE

AVAIL
IN USE

CKPT CALL

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7. AUDIO CONTROL PANEL (ACP)

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DESCRIPTION
MICROPHONE SELECTOR BUTTONS :
- Related communication channel is enabled for transmission and reception.
- When selected, a green bar illuminates inside the button.
AUDIO CONTROL BUTTONS :

- Related audio channel is enabled for reception.

- Automatically activated when a transmission channel is selected.
- More than one audio channel may be selected at the same time.
- When selected, a green dot illuminates inside the button.

e SATCOM CONTROL BUTTON (UNAVAILABLE)

PASSENGER ADDRESS CONTROL BUTTON :

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- Enables PA announcements.
- When selected, a green bar illuminates on the transmission button and a green dot
illuminate on the reception button.
SERVICES INTERPHONE CONTROL BUTTONS :
- EMER :

sounds a triple HI/LO tone chime through the PA system and illuminates a red
light at ceiling of the flight attendant station. When selected, a green bar flashes
on button until the flight attendant picks up the call. Once the flight attendant
picks up the call the green bar flashes faster. Pressing the button again, the light
becomes steady and the communication with the flight attendant is enabled.

- RAMP :

enables communication with the ground personnel. For an incoming call, the
ramp annunciator flashes and remains steady on when active. A single HI/LO
tone chimes.

- CABIN : sounds a single HI/LO tone chime through the PA system and illuminates a
green light at ceiling of the flight attendant station. When selected, a green bar
flashes on button until the flight attendant picks up the call. Once the flight
attendant picks up the call the green bar flashes faster. Pressing the button
again, the light becomes steady and the communication with the flight attendant
is enabled.
MASTER VOLUME CONTROL KNOB :
- Allows adjustment of the most recently selected audio.
ID FILTER BUTTON :
- Activates a filter that eliminates voice on VOR and ADF audio so the identification can be
heard.
AUDIO SELECTION BUTTONS :
- Enables the respective audio to be summed into the output on the headphone (HDPH),
interphone (INPH) or cockpit speaker (SPKR).
- When selected, a green dot illuminates inside the button.
ACP DISPLAY :
- Displays the selected transmission channel and digital volume information.

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DESCRIPTION
AUTO/MASK MICROPHONE SWITCH :
- AUTO (PUSH IN) :

allows audio communication via oxygen masks.

- MASK (PUSH OUT) :activates oxygen masks microphone when auto mode fails.
- Oxygen mask stowage box doors must be closed and reset in order to enable hand or
headset microphone booms after using the oxygen mask microphone.
BACKUP VOLUME CONTROL BUTTON/KNOB :
- NORM (PUSH IN) :

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normal operation mode.

- BKUP (PUSH OUT) : activates backup operation when audio panel power fails or both
digital audio buses fail.
- Minimum volume is at the extreme counterclockwise position and the maximum volume is
at the extreme clockwise position.
- The VHF 1 is the radio available for Captain ACP and VHF 2 is the radio available for the
First Officer ACP.
SELCAL ANNUNCIATOR BUTTON :

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- Flashes when an incoming call is displayed.

- Pressing shows the code on the ACP display.
- Remains steady when active for transmission.

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AUDIO CONTROL PANEL (ACP)

CONTROL
PEDESTAL

OBSERVER STATION

MIC

VHF1

VHF2

VHF3

HF

SAT

NAV1

NAV2

NAV3

ADF1

ADF2

DME1

DME2

MKR

PA

AUD

EMER

BKUP

RAMP

SPKR

INPH

CAB

HDPH

VOL

MIC

VHF1: 47
NORM BKUP

12

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AUTO

MASK

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8. DIGITAL VOICE-DATA RECORDER

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DESCRIPTION
SELECTOR SWITCH :
- FWD : enables test functions of DVDR 1, which is located in the forward electronic bay.
- AFT : enables test functions of DVDR 2, which is located in the aft electronic bay.
HEADPHONE JACK :
- Monitors tone transmission during test or to monitor playback of voice audio.
TEST BUTTON :
- Simultaneously tests all CVR and FDR functions on each DVDR. The DVDR on which the
test will be performed is selected on the Selector Switch.
- An aural tone is heard through the headset if the unit passes the test.
NOTE :

- Erases the recorded audio information, provided that the airplane is on the ground and
parking brake is set.
DIDITAL VOICE-DATA RECORDER
OVERHEAD PANEL

DVDR CONTROL PANEL

AFT
FWD
CVR DVDR
ERASE TEST

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An aural tone is heard only for airplanes equipped with Honeywell DVDR. For
airplanes equipped with L3 DVDR, observe that there are no FAIL messages on
EICAS.
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9. PRINTER
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DESCRIPTION
PPR ADV :
- Continuously advances paper while pushbutton is depressed.
LOW PPR :
- Illuminates when the printer senses the last remaining 10 feet of paper on the paper
supply roll.
TEST BUTTON :
- Illuminates all indicators followed by a printout of test results and a test pattern.
- "TEST" button indicator bar will remain lit in conjunction with the "FAULT" indicator to
report a self test failure.
ALRT RST BUTTON :
- Not functional.
FAULT BUTTON :
- Illuminates when senses no paper or printer door open.
- Illuminates in conjunction with test button in case of self-test failure.
OFF BUTTON :
- Alternatively turns the printer off and on. When power is applied to the printer, it
automatically is in the on state.
PRINTER

OPEN
PUSH

CONTROL
PEDESTAL

6
OFF

5
FAULT

ALRT
RST

3
TEST

PUSH TO CLOSE

LOW
PPR

OPEN
PUSH

PPR
ADV

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COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
The communication system comprises the radio communication (VHF), interphone, audio control
panels and digital data voice recorder.
1. RADIO COMMUNICATION SYSTEM
1.1. VERY HIGH FREQUENCY
The VHF digital radios (VDR) 1 and 2 are located in the Modular Radio Cabinets (MRC). VDR 1 and
2 interfaces with the audio system through the audio/microphone busses, and with the MCDU/PFD
through the ASCB. VDR channels 1 and 2 are for voice communication only.
VDR 3 interfaces with audio system and MCDU/PFD indirectly via MRC 2 and directly to MAU 1 to
data transmission. The VHF radio 3 is located on a separated radio Mini Cabinet. VDR 3 provides
voice communication as well as data communications through ACARS (Aircraft Communication
Addressing and Reporting System) applications.
The VHF frequency is tuned/activated through the MCDU (primary mean) or CCD (PFD).
A tuning backup is available in MCDU 2 in case of loss of both MAUs. In the same way, if the audio
bus is lost there are audio backups.
The flight crew may tune the VHF frequency on the MCDU as follows :
Press RADIO button on the MCDU to go to RADIO page 1/2.
RADIO PAGE 1/2 :
On RADIO page 1/2 is possible to tune and activate the VHF 1 and 2 frequencies. The tuning can
be accomplished using the tuning knob or the numeric buttons. If the tuning knob is used the
standby frequency must prior be boxed pressing its respective line select key. In case of the
numeric keys, enter the standby frequency and press the respective line select key. To activate
the standby frequency press the respective active frequency,
Press the respective standby frequency twice if not boxed, otherwise press once, to go to COM
page 1/1.
COM 1 (2) PAGE 1/1 :
On the COM page is possible to capture a frequency tuned in memory. Press 3L to box the
memory tune and use the tuning knob to cycle the stored frequencies. Press the active frequency
to capture the selected memory tune,
Press line select key 1R to cycle to the squelch on or off,
Press line select key 3R to cycle to the frequency spacing :
- 8.33: frequency has three decimal places,
- 25: frequency has two decimal places.
Press line select key 6L to go to COM MEMORY page 1/2.

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COM MEMORY PAGE 1/2 :

On the COM MEMORY page is possible to capture a frequency tuned in memory or store a
frequency/identification. To capture a frequency press the respective memory frequency to box it
and press 1L to activate the frequency. To store a frequency or its identification use the
alphanumeric keys and press the respective memory line select key. Additionally the frequency
can also be stored pressing the receptive memory line select key and rotating the tuning knob.
RADIO PAGE 1/2

RADI O
COM1

1 /

SQ

COM2

12 3 . 2 0 0

12 3 . 2 0 0

118 . 6 0 0

118 . 6 0 0

NAV1
114 . 8
DME H PXR
115 . 6

F MS
AUT O

NAV2
117 . 4
116 . 8
N 12 3 XPDR
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The VHF frequency selection through the CCD is as follows :

Select the PFD through the CCD. The left and right format location buttons select respectively
pilot's and copilot's PFDs,
Tune the standby frequency through the tuning knob.
Activate the standby frequency by pressing the enter key.

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RADIO PAGE 2/2 :

To bring up the RADIO PAGE 2/2, with the radio PAGE 1/2 displayed, press NEXT button,
On RADIO page 2/2 is possible to tune and activate the VHF 3 frequencies for voice mode.
Press line select key 6L twice to go to COM 3 page 1/1, and then press line select key 2R to
cycle the operational mode (data or voice). It is possible to tune a radio frequency in the same
manner as VHF 1 and 2,
The frequencies to data transmission are selected in a specific ACARS page. With data mode
selected, the indication 'DATA' displays, otherwise VHF 3 active and stand by frequencies
display.
RADIO PAGE 2/2 (DATA MODE)

RADI O

2 /

1L

ADF 1
230 . 0

1R

2L

365 . 0

2R

3L

3R

4L

5R

6L

6R

RADIO PAGE 2/2 (VOICE MODE)

RADI O
SQ

ADF 1

2 /
ADF 2

230 . 0

235 . 5

365 . 0

360 . 0

HF 1
8 . 8550

UV

10 . 0 9 6 0
COM3
12 1 . 7
118 . 5

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COM 3 PAGE 1/1 :

The COM 3 page provides the same options as COM 1 (2) pages, except that is possible to
select the transmission mode for VHF 3. The transmission mode is selected pressing line select
key 2R to cycle the operational mode (data or voice).
COM PAGE 1/1

COM 3

2L

ACT I VE

SQUEL CH

12 3 . 2 0 0

ON

118 . 0 0 0
1 - KDVT
118 . 4 0 0

1R

MODE

PRESET

DAT A

VOI CE

MEM T UNE

3L

OF F

2R

F REQ

8 .3 3

T WR

25

3R

4L

4R

5L

5R

6L

MEMORY

RADI O 2 / 2

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BACKUP RADIO PAGE :

The BACKUP RADIO page provides means for tunning COM 1, VHF NAV 1 and XPDR 1 (ALT
OFF mode) in case of loss of primary and secondary tuning means (tuning using MCDU and
CCD). In such cases, radio access is done via backup connection available on MCDU 2,
The BACKUP RADIO page is available pressing MENU function button on the MCDU and then
line select key 4L on Menu page. The BACKUP RADIO page displays automatically on MCDU 2
for some failure conditions.
MENU PAGE 1/1

BACKUP RADIO PAGE 1/1

BACKUP RADI O
1L

COM1
12 3 . 2 OO

1R

2L

365 . 0

2R

3L

NAV1
114 . 8 O

3R

4L

11O . 6 O

4R

XPDR
14 7 1

5L
6L

ST BY

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NAVIGATION AND COMMUNICATION SCHEMATIC

LAN

TUNNING
BACKUP

MCDU 1

MAU 1
CMF 2
CMC

CCD 1

CCD 2

MCDU 2

MAU 3
MFD 1

PFD 1

MFD 2

PFD 2

MAU 2

CMF 1

ASCB

ANTENNA

HF

AUDIO BACKUP

ANTENNAS

MRC 2

MRC 1

VHF 2
XPDR 2
ADF 2

VHF 1
XPDR 1
ADF 1

ANTENNAS

AUDIO / MICROPHONE BUS

AUDIO
PANEL 2

AUDIO
PANEL 3

AUDIO
PANEL 1

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VHF 3

AUDIO BACKUP

ANTENNA

2. SELECTIVE CALLING
Selective Calling (SELCAL) monitors selected frequencies on the VHF and HF radios in case of the
ground station is desiring to communicate with the flight crew. Each airplane is assigned of a unique
four-letter SELCAL code.

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3. INTERPHONE SYSTEM
The interphone system provides intercommunication between the flight crew, flight attendants and
ramp personnel.
The flight attendants communicate between flight attendant stations or with the flight crew using any of
the attendant handsets.
Communication between flight crew and flight attendants may be done through the ACP.
Call chimes are annunciated at the beginning of the call from the cockpit to the flight attendants and
vice-versa.
3.1. PASSENGER ADDRESS (PA)
The PA system allows flight crew in the cockpit and flight attendants to make announcements to the
passengers. Announcements are heard through speakers located in the cabin and in the lavatories.
The pilots can make announcements using hand, headset boom or oxygen mask microphones. The
flight attendants can make use of PA handset located at their stations.
Pre-recorded announcements may be provided as well as recorded music for passenger
entertainment.
PA system use is prioritized. Cockpit announcements have first priority and override all others.
Flight attendant announcements override the pre-recorded announcements and this one overrides
the music system.
3.2. ATTENDANT CALL
The call system is used as a mean for crewmembers to gain the attention of other crewmembers
and to indicate that interphone communication is desired.
Attention is gained through the use of lights and aural signals (chimes or horn). The cockpit may be
called from either flight attendant station or by the ground personnel. The ground personnel may
only be called from the cockpit. Flight attendants may be called from the cockpit through interphone
buttons on the ACPs or flight attendant call button on the overhead panel, the other attendant
station, or from any passenger seat (PSU) or lavatory. Call lights in the passenger cabin identify, the
source of incoming calls to the attendants.
Call system chime signals low, high or high/low tones are audible in the passenger cabin through
the PA system speakers. The PA speakers also provide an alerting chime signal whenever the NO
SMOKING, FASTEN SEAT BELT or RETURN TO SEAT (in the lavatory) signs and STERILE
COCKPIT light illuminate or extinguish.
The attendant call lights located on the forward and aft main ceiling panel areas provide a visual
indication to attendant when there is a call from the flight crew or passengers.

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3.3. ATTENDENT CALL TABLE

VISUAL SIGNAL AT
CALLED POSITION

AURAL SIGNAL AT
CALLED POSITION

Green light

Single high/low tone chime

Red light

Triple high/low tone chime

Amber sterile cockpit

light

Single high tone chime

Passenger cabin,
lavatories and galleys

No smoking or fasten
belt signs illuminate/
extinguish

Single low tone chime

Cockpit (lateral
console)

Ramp station

Horn in the nose wheel well

Cockpit (Overhead
Panel)

Attendant station

Single high/low tone chime

Cockpit

CAB or EMER
annunciator button
flashes on the ACP

Single or triple high/low

tone chime for CAB
or EMER, respectively

Attendant station

Single high/low tone chime

Ramp station

Cockpit

RAMP annunciator
button flashes on the
ACP

Single high/low tone chime

Lavatory

Attendant station

Orange light

Single high tone chime

Passenger PSU

Attendant station

Blue

Single high tone chime

CALLING
ORIGINATOR

CALLED POSITION

Attendant Station
Cockpit

Attendant station

4. AUDIO CONTROL PANEL

There are three Audio Control Panels (ACP), located at the control pedestal and observer station.
Each panel controls an independent crew station audio system and allows the flight crew to select the
desired radios, navigation aids, interphones and PA systems for monitoring and transmission.
The audio panel receives inputs from all audio communication channels and aural warnings. Audio
warning for altitude alert, ground proximity warning system (GPWS), traffic collision avoidance system
(TCAS), and windshear among others, are also heard through the speakers and headsets. These
warnings cannot be controlled or turned off by the flight crew. Audio from each ACP is monitored using
a headset, headphone or the related speaker, except for the observer speaker.

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5. DIGITAL VOICE DATA RECORDER SYSTEM (DVDR)

The digital voice data recorder system (DVDR) combines a flight data recorder (FDR) and a cockpit
voice recorder (CVR) in a single unit. Two DVDR units are installed. DVDR 1 is installed in the forward
electronic bay, and the DVDR 2 in the aft electronic bay. Each unit is capable of receiving, recording
and preserving all required data parameters and voice recording from the cockpit crew and area
microphones.
The DVDR unit is capable of recording the last 120 minutes of audio information from cockpit area
microphone and primary crew microphones, 25 hours of flight data, 120 minutes of digital
communication messages and GMT as well.
There is DVDR's FDR data available for maintenance purposes only through the MCDU.
6. COMMUNICATION MANAGEMENT FUNCTION
The Communication Management Function (CMF) provides the following functionalities :
Character-oriented communication through ACARS network,
Communication between different airplane devices.
CMF is a dual mode active/stand by system. CMF 1 resides in MAU 3 and is powered by DC bus 2.
CMF 2 resides in MAU 1 and is powered by DC bus 1.
CMF has the following interfaces :
ACARS network,
MCDUs are the primary flight crew interface with CMF providing display and control for the CMF.
CMF becomes available pressing MCDU DLK button,
Printer receives ACARS exchanged messages via CMF,
CMC receives fault/events reports from the CMF. CMC also provides communication between the
CMF and Printer device,
PFD displays a "MSG" flag when uplink messages are received from ground,
EICAS alerts crew members of CMF faults,
AWS alerts crewmembers of new ATS (Air Traffic Services) uplink messages.
6.1. ACARS
ACARS is a data link system that allows character-oriented messages to be exchanged between
ground stations and the airplane. Messages divide in two groups :
Addressed to or by crewmembers: data link requests or free text reports ;
Automatically sent: reports of flight data, performance data and routine events.
Communication to ground stations are made through VDR 3 channel. MCDU provides interface with
ACARS applications to crewmembers.

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ACARS applications are :

AIR TRAFFIC SERVICE APPLICATIONS
ATIS (Air Traffic Information Service) Reports application enables the flight crew to send a
downlink message requesting an uplink report that may be a specific airport information or an en
route information,
Departure Clearance Application is used to request a departure clearance through characteroriented messages instead of voice communication,
Expected Taxi Clearance is used to request a taxi clearance through character-oriented
messages instead of voice communication,
Flight System Message Application is used to display unsolicited uplink messages that provide
additional information then that provide in an Oceanic or Departure Clearance,
Oceanic Clearance Application makes the oceanic clearance request through character-oriented
messages instead of voice communication,
Pushback Clearance is used to request a pushback clearance through character-oriented
messages instead of voice communication,
TWIP (Terminal Weather Information for Pilots) provides meteorological information to the flight
crew.
AIRLINE OPERATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS APPLICATIONS (AOC)
The airline may customize AOC applications supported by CMF using a ground-based tool.
Examples of AOC applications are :
Flight Initialization,
Free Text,
Weather Request,
Out, Off, On and In events (OOOI events) are automatic reports sent to the airline operations
control. Both reports and trigger events are configurable by the airline. Examples are :
- Out events - doors closed, brakes released, etc,
- On events - landing,
- Off events - take off,
- In events - gate arrivals.

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ACARS WINDOW PAGES

Pushing the DLK button brings up CMF MAIN MENU page. Further access to other pages is
provided through the LSK on MCDU. Although the AOC pages may be configured by the airline, the
scheme below shows a basic AOC with most common functions required by airlines.
ACARS MAIN MENU

ACARS

MAI N MENU

1L

< PRE F L T

2L

< I N FL T

MSGS SENT

>

2R

3L

< POST

MSGS RCVD >

3R

4L

< F REE T EXT

5L

< FL T

6L

< SYS MENU

NEW MSGS >

FL T

>

4R

ST AT US >

5R

AT S MENU >

6R

VOX CONT ACT

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ACARS NAVIGATION WINDOWS

SYS MENU
LSK 6L

INITIALIZE
LSK 1L

SEP DELAY
LSK 2L

FREE TEXT
LSK 3L

WX REQUEST
LSK 4L

NEW MSGS
LSK 1R

FREE TEXT
LSK 3L

ENTR DELAY
LSK 1L

WX REQUEST
LSK 4L

DIVERSION
LSK 3R

ARR DELAY
LSK 2L

ETA
LSK 2R

NEW MSGS
LSK 1R

POST FLT
LSK 3L

FLT TIMES
LSK 1L

ARR DELAY
LSK 2L

FREE TEXT
LSK 3L

FREE TEXT
LSK 4L

POST FLT
RPT
LSK 4L

NEW MSGS
LSK 1R

MAIN MENU

PRE FLT
LSK 1L

IN FLT
LSK 2L

FLT TIMES
LSK 5L

NEW MSGS
LSK 1R

MSGS SENT
LSK 2R

MSGS RCVD
LSK 3R

VOX
CONTACT
LSK 4R

STATUS
LSK 5R

SENSORS
LSK 1L

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LSK 2L

NEW MSGS
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7. PRINTER
The airplane is equipped with a full-format thermal line printer device installed in the cockpit on control
pedestal. DC BUS 1 powers the printer whereas a CB located in the cockpit Circuit Breaker Panel
furnishes electrical protection.
The flight crew accesses printer via MCDU by CMF during all flight phases. On ground, maintenance
personnel accesses printer via MFD 2 to print maintenance reports. CMF and CMC communicate with
the printer via the LAN BUS.
The printer provides a self test which, in case of failure, illuminates the printer fault indicator in
conjunction with printer test indicator. The Fault light also illuminates when printer door is open or
paper out is sensed.

EICAS MESSAGES
TYPE

MESSAGE
NAVCOM 1 (2) FAIL
NAVCOM 1 (2) OVHT

CAUTION

ADVISORY

STATUS

MEANING
All functions hosted in associated MRC are unavailable.
MRC NIM has suffered an over temperature condition.

VALIDATE CONFIG

Top level system part number was updated.

VHF 1 (2) (3) OVHT

VHF COM has suffered an over temperature condition.

VHF 3 FAIL

Radio 3 COM function has failed.

CMC FAIL

CMC has failed.

CMF 1 (2) FAIL

The respective CMF has failed.

XPDR 1 (2) FAIL

MRC 1 (2) has detected a transponder failure.

PRINTER FAULT

Printer functionality is degraded.

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