Honeywell MCS Satcom

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System Guide for the

Airbus A320/A330/A340 SATCOM This Honeywell SATCOM System Guide is intended as a training aid to the operation of the MCS SATCOM System in the A320/A330/A340 aircraft. In no case will this guide be used as an authorized check list or procedural aid replacing FAA or other certifying authority--approved flight manuals or check lists. Contact the pilots at Honeywell Flight Technical Services at (602) 436--1446 with any aircrew--related questions, problems, or comments. Pilots using the avionics system described in this document are required to maintain lateral and vertical situational awareness at all times through the use of current and approved en route, sectional, and other navigational charts. The avionics system herein described is designed to provide pilots with a TSO C-129 (A1) navigation capability. However, pilots are advised to use all available flight-following techniques appropriate for the phase of flight, to insure that a valid mental picture of the desired route is maintained at all times.

E2000 Honeywell Printed in U.S.A.

Pub. No. C28--5111--007--00

June 2000

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1. PILOT OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2. GENERAL OVERVIEW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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System Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Flight Deck Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . System Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCDU Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCS SATCOM Display Page Tree . . . . . . . . . . .

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3. FLIGHT OPERATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Ground-to-Air Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HOLD Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Air-to-Ground Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Equipment Annunciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Satellite Data Link/ACARS Communications . . . . . call priority . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cockpit Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Dial Cockpit Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selected Number Cockpit Calls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM MAIN MENU Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Directory Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Category Numbers Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM Status Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM LOG-ON STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . SAT/GES SELECTION Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page . . . . . . . . .

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Flight Deck Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Forward Electronic Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Airborne Satellite Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Audio Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MCDU MENU Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM Page Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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SATCOM MAIN MENU Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM MANUAL DIAL Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM MAIN MENU Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM DIRECTORY Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM SAFETY Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM SAFETY Page Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM MAIN Menu Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAIN MENU PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIRECTORY PAGE Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAIN MENU PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DIRECTORY PAGE Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM PUBLIC Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAIN MENU PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAIN MENU PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAIN MENU PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . SAT/GES SELECTION Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MAIN MENU PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Manual Call Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selected Number Cockpit Calling Procedure . . . . . SATCOM MAIN MENU Operating Procedures . . . DIRECTORY Page Operation Procedure . . . . . . . . Category Number Page Operation Procedure . . . . SATCOM STATUS Page Operation Procedure . . . Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3--8 Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3--9 Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Pilot Overview

This handbook describes the satellite communication (SATCOM) and the operation of the Honeywell/Racal Multi-Channel System (MCS) 6000 satellite communications equipment as installed on the A320/A330/A340 aircraft. The pilot guide contains the information required to operate the MCS SATCOM. The guide contains details sufficient to answer the majority of questions generated through system use. The following SATCOM options are covered: D

Two channels are reserved for flight deck use

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The aircraft system automatically logs on to the proper ground earth station (GES) station

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Manual handover is not necessary.

The crew can preempt passenger calls to place higher priority calls or they can queue flight deck calls for future placement when a channel is available. In all cases, two voice channel selections are displayed on the SATCOM MAIN MENU page. This guide builds on the basic knowledge of the A320/A330/A340 Multi-Function Control Display Unit (MCDU) operation. The reader should know that every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of published information. Questions about current system operation and configurations should be directed to Honeywell A320/A330/A340 Product Support or Honeywell Pilots Group. This guide is intended as a guide and does not supersede any Airbus, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), or airline--approved procedures. It is written for system familiarization only.

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General Overview

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The SATCOM system provides both data and voice communications. (See Figure 2--1 for flight deck configuration.) SATCOM communications are possible when the following three parts are connected together with normal telephone equipment: D

Aircraft earth station (AES) -- The aircraft--based SATCOM system

D

Ground earth station (GES) -- The ground--based SATCOM system

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Space segment.

Connection of AES to GES via the satellite is controlled by the AES. This process is called logon. Logon is done automatically using airline performances, or manually through inputs to the MCDU. One or two SATCOM systems can be installed in an aircraft. Each SATCOM system has multiple channels for communications. (For the number of SATCOM channels, refer to the airline operations manual.) One channel is reserved for communications control. The control channel also has aircraft communication addressing and reporting system (ACARS) datalink communications. Two channels are available for flight deck voice use. The remaining channels are for passenger voice use. SATCOM recognizes the four levels of voice communications priority described below: D

Priority 1/EMERGENCY -- This level is reserved for emergency and distress calls only. Alarms are initiated at the GESs and airline operations are notified of an aircraft in distress when an EMERGENCY call is received.

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Priority 2/SAFETY -- This level is normally used for regulatory and flight safety calls.

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Priority 3/NON SAFETY -- This level is normally used for operational, non-safety, or flight calls.

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Priority 4/PUBLIC -- This level is reserved for cabin passenger voice calls.

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NON SAFETY communications include cabin provisioning, seat assignments, passenger travel arrangements, and baggage/parcel tracing. PUBLIC communications are reserved for passenger calls and can include: D

Voice calls

D

Facsimile transmissions

D

Personal computer modem transmissions.

SATCOM equipment can automatically log onto an appropriate GES. As the aircraft flies out of coverage for a satellite or satellite spot beam, the system automatically hands over control to the next proper satellite or spot beam. SATCOM data service is momentarily interrupted during a handover. Data service automatically resumes following a successful handover. An automatic handover is not initiated when voice calls or data transmissions are in progress. Voice capability is determined by the elevation of the four geostationary satellites above the horizon with relation to the aircraft location. With the satellite servicing the aircraft near the horizon or with the aircraft in a bank, fewer voice channels can be available. Channel availability is displayed on the MCDU channel status display page. For proper voice operation, SATCOM requires information from a fully functional inertial reference system (IRS). SATCOM maintenance information is accessible through the communications management computer (CMC).

FLIGHT DECK CONFIGURATION The MCS SATCOM consists of a satellite transceiver system, three MCDUs (installed in the left, right, and aft panels of the forward electronic control panel), and three audio selector panels. All three MCDUs can be used for SATCOM independently and simultaneously. Figure 2--1 shows the flight deck.


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Figure 2--2 shows the forward electronic control panel.

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SYSTEM INTERFACES Figure 2--3 shows the airborne equipment required for a single SATCOM system to perform ground communication using the satellite network. The satellite data unit (SDU) controls all communication with the ground. The SDU controls the SATCOM system which can be adapted for use through the owner requirements tables (ORT). An additional three channels, which are dedicated to cabin/passenger use, are provided by the radio frequency unit (RFU) (if installed). The high-power amplifier (HPA) amplifies the air-to-ground signals that are transmitted by the high-gain antenna (HGA), intermediate gain antenna (IGA) or low-gain antenna (LGA) equipment. The ground-to-air signals are input to the SDU as received by the HGA/IGA/LGA system(s).

Airborne Satellite Equipment Figure 2--3 The IRS provides the system SDU with aircraft attitude and position information that is required to steer the HGA and/or LGA. Log--on using an HGA or IGA for satellite voice cannot be done without precise IRS position information. The MCS SATCOM system can provide data link satellite communication using LGA equipment that does not require IRS information. MCDUs are used for pilot control and to initiate air-to-ground calls. The data loader interface is used to upload the ORT and to download system logged information.


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AUDIO CONTROL PANEL A maximum of two satellite voice (SAT) channels are provided to the flight deck. These channels operate independently the same way as other cockpit radios. The channels are controlled using the audio control panel (ACP) shown in Figure 2--4.

Audio Control Panel Figure 2--4 The MIC SELECTION and push-to-talk (PTT) functions for SAT-1 and SAT-2 operate the same way as other cockpit radio equipment (i.e., VHF, HF, INT, and PA). They are controlled on the ACPs. NOTE:

SAT 1 and SAT 2 on the ACP are equivalent to SAT 1 and SAT 2 on the MCDU SATCOM MCDU pages.

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MCDU OPERATION The SATCOM uses the MCDU for information management and setup of the system. Pushing the SAT line select key gains access to the SATCOM system, shown in Figure 2--5.

MCDU MENU Page Figure 2--5 Many of the SATCOM pages are unique, in that the title lines are dynamic. For example, these lines frequently change while on the same page. Close attention must be paid to both the title line and data line if the system is to be properly monitored during operation. Unlike FMS operations, both the active and inactive components can be displayed on the same page. They are identified by an enabling asterisk (*) next to the line select key. General Overview 2-8

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The scratchpad is used to enter data and display system-generated messages: D

Data Entry -- The pilot pushes the alphanumeric keys to enter them on the scratchpad. After a valid entry is made, the pilot pushes the appropriate line select key adjacent to the field in which data is to be entered. The system checks the scratchpad data for format and acceptability (out-of-range, entry not allowed into the field, etc.). If the data is correct, the system enters that data into the selected field on the display. If the data is incorrect, the system rejects the entry and issues a scratchpad message.

D

Scratchpad Messages -- If, after trying to enter data as described above, the system determines that the entry does not conform to format or acceptability requirements, the system issues a scratchpad message that prompts the pilot for the correct data. The user can clear a scratchpad message by pushing the CLR (clear) key or by overwriting data into the scratchpad to replace the message. Message Text NOT ALLOWED

Meaning This message is issued whenever the following occur: D An LS (line select) key is pushed adjacent to a blank field. D

D

CHECK NETWORK ID

An attempt is made to revert an unprotected priority field back to a non--existent default value. An attempt is made to initiate a data loader action when no asterisk is displayed adjacent to the action prompt.

This message is issued whenever a phone number entry meets the format criteria before the optional network ID is entered, but it contains an invalid network ID. If an optional network ID is appended to a phone number entry, it must be preceded by a single slash “/”, followed by one of two numeric characters.

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Message Text NUMBER REQUIRED

Meaning This message is issued when an entry requires a number. Examples include: D A transit GES ID, a SATCOM channel, or a priority entry is not all numeric. D A manual dial call is attempted when no phone number has been entered. D

TOO MANY DIGITS

A phone number entry does not contain at least one numeric digit.

This message is issued whenever an entry is all numeric (as required), but more than the number of allowed digits have been entered. Examples include: D A transit GES ID entry contains all octal digits but more than three are present. D

D

A phone number entry meets all other format criteria except that it contains more than 18 digits. A flight ID entry contains more than 8 characters.

*PROMPT REQUIRED

This message is issued whenever the pilot tries to initiate a call or a preselected call is made and no asterisk is displayed adjacent to the left LS key.

OUT OF RANGE

This message is issued when an entry is out of range. Examples include: D A transit GES ID entry is outside the range of 000--376. D D

A SATCOM channel entry is not 1 or 2. A priority entry is not 1 through 4.

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Meaning

PROTECTED NUMBER This message is issued whenever an attempt is made to modify or delete a protected number. NAME TOO LONG

This message is issued whenever a pnemonic entry is more than 14 characters long.

ALPHA REQUIRED

This message is issued whenever a mnemonic entry does not contain at least one alpha character and the entry cannot be interpreted as a phone number by the SDU.

CHECK NEW NUMBER This message is issued whenever a sort is made on a category phone list that contains a partial phone number entry. The user must either finish the new number entry or delete it before a sort can be performed. SHORT CODE REQUIRED

This message is issued whenever ORT item xxxv (HEADSET outgoing call barring level) is set to level 1 and a manual dial phone number entry with a 01 network ID (either by default or manually entered) is not between 2 and 7 digits, with the first two digits not ’00’. MCDU Scratchpad Messages Table 2--1

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MCS SATCOM Display Page Tree The MCDU page tree is as shown in Figure 2--6. The SATCOM MAIN MENU page is accessed by pushing the line select key adjacent to ”
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Flight Operations

The satellite communications equipment provides air-ground communication by both cockpit voice and data transmissions, that is, ACARS/data link. Before performing ground communication, the satellite equipment must have completed the LOG-ON process. The IRS must be aligned before the SATCOM system can log on. System LOG-ON is essential for satellite communication and it is done one of two ways: D

Automatically, requiring no pilot action (this is the normal condition) based on ORT (owner requirements table) parameter selection.

D

Manually. (Refer to Table 3--1.)

When aircraft power is applied, the SATCOM equipment establishes a communication link with a ground-earth station (GES) as specified by the airline in the ORT SATCOM data base. A manual log-on to a pilot--selected GES can be performed from the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS page on the MCDU. NOTE:

The MCS SATCOM has been demonstrated for use as a supplement to other required high frequency (HF) and VHF communications systems with no restrictions. Use for air traffic control (ATC) communications requires operational approval.

A maximum of two independent channels are available in the cockpit. Either can be used independently.

GROUND-TO-AIR CALLS The select calling (SELCAL) chime annunciates incoming calls to the aircrew (except during flight phase inhibition), and on the audio control panel (ACP) by flashing of the CALL legend on the SAT1 (SAT2) transmission pushbutton. To complete the headset call, select the SATCOM channel SAT1 (SAT2) on the ACP by pushing the SAT1 (SAT2) button on the ACP (steady GREEN). NOTE:

Pushing the RESET pushbutton switch on the ACP can stop the chime and switch-off the CALL legend.

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HOLD FUNCTION When a SATCOM call is established (after air-to-ground call or ground-to-air call setup) on SAT1 (SAT2), selecting another radio communication (HF or VHF) switches the audio management unit (AMU) audio transmission from the satellite data unit (SDU) to another radio (HF or VHF) switch. To return to the SATCOM call, reselect the SATCOM channel or deselect the same radio HF or VHF on the ACP. The GREEN lines of the selected radio (HF or VHF) button switch off and the GREEN lines of SAT1 (SAT2) transmission button turns on steadily. The AMU enables audio transmission to the SDU.

AIR-TO-GROUND CALLS Calls are initiated from the cockpit by manually inserting or selecting a telephone number to be dialed from the directories on the SATCOM MCDU display pages. If the SATCOM call is already established, or the SATCOM call is established but on hold, the call can be terminated two ways: D

The SAT light goes off when the ground party hangs up

D

The pilot ends the call by pushing the SAT 1--2 button when the SATCOM call is connected.

EQUIPMENT ANNUNCIATION The MCS SATCOM equipment that is available to perform cockpit voice communication with the ground is displayed on the SAT MCDU pages.

SATELLITE DATA LINK/ACARS COMMUNICATIONS Position report data may be provided to the ACARS or CMU equipment which passes the information intended for the satellite link transmission to the SATCOM equipment. The SATCOM system transmits this information to the logged-on GES via satellite. The GES sends this information to the associated ground user. NOTE:

The MCS SATCOM demonstrates the integrity criteria required for non-essential communications equipment.

The availability of the MCS SATCOM equipment to perform the ACARS or communications management unit (CMU) data communication with the ground is annunciated via the ACARS MCDU display page. The ACARS MCDU display page annunciates the availability of the MCS SATCOM equipment to perform the ACARS or CMU data communication with the ground. Flight Operations 3-2

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CALL PRIORITY The SATCOM equipment provides four priority levels of air--to--ground and ground--to--air telephone communications: Priority 1/ PRI 1 is reserved for emergency and distress calls only.

WARNING DO NOT USE PRIORITY 1/“EMERGENCY” FOR CALLS EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS. THIS PRIORITY ACTIVATES ALARMS IN GROUND EARTH STATIONS ALL AROUND THE WORLD. DO NOT USE PRIORITY 1/ “EMERGENCY” EXCEPT IN BONA FIDE EMERGENCIES! Priority 2 / PRI 2 is reserved for regulatory and flight safety calls. Priority 3 / PRI 3 is reserved for non-flight safety calls. Priority 4 / PRI 4 is reserved for passenger correspondence calls. D

Priority 1 and 2 calls -- These calls are only placed to and received from air traffic services (ATS), which includes ATC and related flight services. Aeronautical operational control (AOC) like ATC is a safety service defined in International Civil Aviation Organization: Agency of the UN (ICAO) Annex 6, Part I, which exercises authority over the initiation, continuation, diversion, or termination of a flight in the interest of the safety of aircraft, and the regularity/efficiency of a flight. Priority 2 is used only for the following AOC functions: — To directly accommodate operational flight requirements — To interface with the airline’s departments, that is, flight operations, engineering, maintenance, and/or scheduling in exercising or coordinating accurate and timely information exchange between the aircraft and the ground user(s).

D

Priority 3 calls -- These calls are for aeronautical administrative communications (AAC). This level is for non-safety-related service that includes cabin provisioning and inventory, seat assignments, passenger travel arrangements, and baggage and parcel tracing. AAC calls are placed/received at priority 3.

D

Priority 4 calls -- These calls are for aeronautical passenger communications (APC). This priority must be used for non-safety-related service that includes voice, facsimile, and PC modem telephone service for crew and passengers to connect with ground-based networks worldwide.

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COCKPIT CALLS Cockpit calls fall into two CATEGORIES: D

MANUAL DIAL -- Pilot defined calls. (Refer to Table 3--1.)

D

SELECTED NUMBER -- Numbers from the system directories calls. (Refer to Table 3--2.)

Table 3--2 describes a minimal step-by-step checklist for introductory operations of the cockpit satellite communications. Detailed page descriptions for the DIRECTORY and CATEGORY numbers are given in Tables 3--4 and 3--5. NOTE:

If the system is powered up and appears to be disabled confirm that the AUTO LOG-ON feature is active. See SATCOM SUBMENU,
Manual Dial Cockpit Calls Table 3--1 gives the basic sequence for making MANUAL DIAL calls. This functionality can be inhibited in the ORT (CALL BARRING). Procedure

Step 1

Push the MCDU MENU key on the MCDU to display the MAIN MENU.

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From the MCDU MAIN MENU push the
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Procedure

3 (cont)

SATCOM MAIN MENU Page Figure 3--1 4

To change the default priority, push the slew--up or slew down key on the MCDU keyboard.

WARNING DO NOT USE PRIORITY 1/“EMERGENCY” FOR CALLS EXCEPT FOR EMERGENCY AIRCRAFT COMMUNICATIONS. THIS LEVEL ACTIVATES ALARMS IN GROUND EARTH STATIONS ALL AROUND THE WORLD. DO NOT USE PRIORITY 1/“EMERGENCY” EXCEPT IN BONA FIDE EMERGENCIES! 5

Confirm the channel at 4L. If channel is in use, cycle 4L for the desired channel or enter channel number (1 or 2) in the scratch pad, then push 4L.

6

Type the phone number into the scratch pad (SATCOM access code: 00, followed by country code, area code, phone number, for example, 001-602-436-2311, and enter it in 2L. Manual Call Procedure Table 3--1 (cont)

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Procedure (PRE-SELECT) when the prompt (*) is displayed on the screen as shown in Figure 3--2.

SATCOM MANUAL DIAL Page Figure 3--2 8

The phone number is automatically entered and page returns to SATCOM MAIN MENU page with the entered number displayed in 2L for channel 1 and in 4L for channel 2. NOTE: Once a number is entered, it cannot be cleared; but it may be replaced by entering a new number.

9

Initiate the call by selecting the associated SATCOM channel transmission pushbutton switch SAT1 (SAT2) on the ACP. Manual Call Procedure Table 3--1 (cont)


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Procedure

10

GREEN lines on the activated button flash while the call is being connected. The GREEN lines go steady when the connection is made.

11

On the MCDU SATCOM MAIN MENU page, the CONNECTED indication replaces the DIALING indication following the SAT1 (SAT2) marking. The call is kept on HOLD when another MIC is used.

12

Select the SATCOM channel on ACP to terminate a call (not on HOLD). For a call (on HOLD), bring back the call to the SATCOM channel, then reselect the SATCOM channel on ACP. NOTE: Once the call is cleared, the number can be immediately recalled from the SATCOM MAIN MENU at 2L or 4L, depending on the channel used.

Manual Call Procedure Table 3--1

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Selected Number Cockpit Calls Table 3--2 gives the basic sequence for SELECTED NUMBER COCKPIT calls. Step

Procedure

1


2

From the MCDU MAIN MENU, push the
SATCOM MAIN MENU Page Figure 3--3 Selected Number Cockpit Calling Procedure Table 3--2 (cont)


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Procedure From the SATCOM MAIN MENU page, push the DIRECTORY (6R) line select key to display the DIRECTORY page shown in Figure 3--4.

SATCOM DIRECTORY Page Figure 3--4 4

On the DIRECTORY page, select one of the four subdirectories where the phone number has been stored by pushing 1L, 2L, 3L, or 4L. Stored numbers are defined in the user--developed ORT. Selected Number Cockpit Calling Procedure Table 3--2 (cont)

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Procedure The following is an example for placing a SAFETY call initiated by pushing the 2L line select key. When 2L is pushed, the SATCOM SAFETY page, shown in Figure 3--5, is displayed. NOTE: Multiple pages may be available. See the upper right of MCDU display for page and total number of pages. For access, use the ® button for next page, or the ¬ button for the previous page (not applicable to A320).

SATCOM SAFETY Page Figure 3--5 6

On the SATCOM SAFETY page, select the phone number by pushing the line select key that is adjacent to the desired caller part. For example, IOR CONTROL, LARGE font in GREEN for protected numbers or CYAN for unprotected numbers.

7

The associated phone number (SMALL font in GREEN for “protected numbers” or CYAN for “unprotected numbers”) is automatically initiated and the page returns to the SATCOM MAIN MENU page where the mnemonic of the number selected is displayed in SMALL font (GREEN) with the statement READY TO CONNECT.

8

Push the ACP SAT 1 key to initiate the call. To initiate the same call on AC SAT 2, first enter 2 in the scratchpad and then push 1R. Selected Number Cockpit Calling Procedure Table 3--2 (cont)


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Step

Procedure

9

Observe “CONNECTED” in GREEN on SATCOM MAIN MENU and listen for an audible chime. The ACP “SAT1 or SAT2” call light turns on. NOTES:

1. If the number entered is protected (ORT option), it is displayed in GREEN, including the mnemonic and it is not modifiable. 2. If the number entered is unprotected (ORT option), it is indicated by brackets surrounding the mnemonic displayed in CYAN color. 3. When unprotected numbers and mnemonics are modified, they are also modified in the ORT. 4. An unprotected mnemonic is modifiable by entering any character set, containing at least one alpha character in the scratchpad and pushing the left line select key associated with the mnemonic to be modified. 5. An unprotected number is deleted by pushing the [CLR] function key when the scratchpad is empty. Then push the line select key next to the phone number to be deleted. 6. When an unprotected number is deleted, the phone number and associated mnemonic are both deleted. The unprotected number is also deleted from the ORT. 7. MCDU2 defaults (on power-up and each landing) to channel 2, to let the co-pilot use the channel without having to make an explicit selection. 8. MCDU1 and MCDU3 default to SAT1 after each power-up or landing. The default value is displayed in SMALL font in CYAN color.

Selected Number Cockpit Calling Procedure Table 3--2

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Refer to Figure 3--6 for the location of the line select functions described below.

SATCOM SAFETY Page Functions Figure 3--6 SAT 1/2 (1R) -- The number displayed adjacent to this key is the currently selected SATCOM channel. On MCDU1, to override the default value “1”, enter 2 in the scratchpad and then push 1R. 2 is displayed in CYAN and LARGE font where the value of “1” was previously displayed. (An alternate way is to push 1R directly which toggles between channel 1 or 2.) To return to the default value “1”, push CLR on the MCDU keyboard (CLEAR is displayed in the scratchpad) and then push 1R. SORT* (4R) -- This function sorts the phone numbers within the category in alphabetical order by their mnemonic. FIND* (5R) -- This function automatically searches for a phone number from the beginning of its category. The search is initiated by entering as many as the first three letters of the number mnemonic into the scratchpad and then by pushing 5R. (Mnemonic numbers have to be sorted (SORT) before the FIND key is pushed.)


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SATCOM MAIN MENU Page The SATCOM MAIN MENU page makes, answers, and terminates calls, to display call status information, and to provide access to lower level pages. Table 3--3 describes the page’s operation. Step

Procedure

1


2

From the MCDU MAIN MENU push the
SATCOM MAIN Menu Page Figure 3--7 SATCOM MAIN MENU Operating Procedures Table 3--3

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The SATCOM MAIN MENU page, shown in Figure 3--7, displays the functions described below. SAT1 (2L) -- SAT1 is followed by the SATCOM channel 1 status described below. The SATCOM channel 1 status depends on the status of the channel as follows: D

READY TO CONNECT -- The system is ready to support a call on this channel. Unmodifiable data or status fields are displayed in GREEN color.

D

NOT AVAILABLE -- Either the SATCOM system is not logged-on using the high-gain antenna (HGA) or intermediate gain antenna (IGA), or equipment failures exist which prevent the channel from being used for a cockpit call.

D

NO RESOURCES -- This message is displayed when another call is using resources, that is, equipment or HPA power, that prevent this channel from making a call without camping on or pre-empting. NO RESOURCES is also briefly displayed on the MCDU when an incoming call is routed to this channel.

D

DIALING -- This statement means a headset call is in progress. When connected, the status changes to CONNECTED.

D

CONNECTED -- The circuit is connected.

D

GRND-AIR CALL -- For a ground-to-air call, the priority level (EMERGENCY, SAFETY, NON-SAFETY, PUBLIC) is displayed in 2L label line (in a WHITE SMALL font) and INCOMING CALL is displayed in 2L data line (also in a WHITE SMALL font).

D

INCOMING CALL -- A ground-to-air call is set up, ringing, and waiting to be answered or rejected.

D

CAMPED-ON -- A headset call is waiting for AVAILABLE channel status by reserving resources as they become available. There can be only one CAMPED-ON call at a time.


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CALL FAIL -- A call is terminated abnormally. For example, an air--initiated call cannot be connected, can no longer be sustained, has been pre-empted by a higher priority ground-to-air call, or has experienced an equipment failure. The following CALL FAIL messages are displayed when appropriate: D

CONNECT FAIL -- Continuity failure

D

NTWK CONGEST -- No ground circuits available

D

NUMBER INVAL -- Invalid number dialed

D

NUMBER BUSY -- User busy.

Important status messages are displayed in AMBER. DATA LINE (4L) -- This data, concerning the Channel 1 (or Channel 2), is displayed above it. For ground--to--air calls, GRND-AIR-CALL is displayed when the channel status is CONNECTED with the priority (EMERGENCY, SAFETY, etc.) displayed above in the 2L or 4L label line in a SMALL GREEN font. For air-to-ground calls, the mnemonic of the selected phone number is displayed unless it is a MANUAL DIAL number, in which case, the manual number is displayed. (5R) -- Pushing this line select key accesses the MANUAL DIAL page. DIRECTORY (6R) -- Pushing this line select key accesses the DIRECTORY page.

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Directory Page The pilot accesses a candidate number from one of four phone number lists where some numbers have been stored according to their priority. Pilot-entry of numbers can be inhibited in the ORT (CALL BARRING). To operate the SATCOM DIRECTORY page, use the description of key functions given in Table 3--4. Step

Procedure

1


2

From the MCDU MENU, push the SAT (5L) line select key. The SATCOM MAIN menu is displayed. Push the DIRECTORY> (6R) line select key shown in Figure 3--8.

MAIN MENU PAGE Figure 3--8 DIRECTORY Page Operation Procedure Table 3--4 (cont)


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Step

Procedure

3

The SATCOM DIRECTORY PAGE shown in Figure 3--9, is displayed.

DIRECTORY PAGE Functions Figure 3--9 DIRECTORY Page Operation Procedure Table 3--4 The SATCOM DIRECTORY page, shown in Figure 3--9, displays the functions described below. EMERGENCY (1L) for Priority 1 -- Reserved for emergency and distress phone numbers. SAFETY (2L) for Priority 2 -- Reserved for regulatory and flight safety phone numbers. NON-SAFETY (3L) for Priority 3 -- Reserved for non-safety phone numbers. PUBLIC (4L) for Priority 4 -- Reserved for personal phone numbers.
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Category Numbers Pages The CATEGORY numbers pages enable initiation of a phone call from a list similar to a phone book. These pages also allow modification of a phone number, priority, and SATCOM channel (if applicable), and provide a means of adding and sorting phone numbers within the category.The procedure is given in Table 3--5. Step

Procedure

1


2

From the MCDU MENU, push the SAT (5L) line select key. The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in Figure 3--10, is displayed.

MAIN MENU PAGE Figure 3--10 Category Number Page Operation Procedure Table 3--5 (cont)


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Step

Procedure

3

Push the DIRECTORY> (6R) line select key to display the DIRECTORY PAGE, shown in Figure 3--11.

DIRECTORY PAGE Functions Figure 3--11 4

Push the 1L, 2L, 3L, or 4L line select key to display the required page. For this example, the PUBLIC (4L) line select key is pushed to display the page shown in Figure 3--12.

SATCOM PUBLIC Page Figure 3--12 Category Number Page Operation Procedure Table 3--5 (cont)

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Step

Procedure

5

The last page of the Category of numbers displays brackets in CYAN to prompt the pilot to enter a new phone number, including the mnemonic. This indicates that manual entry of a new number is permitted. Entries in CYAN are made by entering the number or mnemonic in any order through the scratchpad. A manually entered number is treated as unprotected and therefore modifiable and/or can be deleted through normal scratchpad message. This possibility can be inhibited through the ORT.

6

If a left line select key associated with the number is pushed and the scratchpad is empty, the system preselects the phone number and the page display reverts automatically back to the SATCOM MAIN MENU. NOTE: Refer to step 9 in Table 3--2 for SORT and FIND functions.

Category Number Page Operation Procedure Table 3--5


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SATCOM Status Page The SATCOM STATUS page tells the pilot the over--all status of the SATCOM system. Table 3--6 describes how the STATUS PAGE is operated. Step

Procedure

1


2

From the MCDU MENU push the SAT (5L) line select key. The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in Figure 3--13, is displayed.

MAIN MENU PAGE Figure 3--13 SATCOM STATUS Page Operation Procedure Table 3--6 (cont)

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Step 3

Procedure Push the STATUS (6L) line select key to display the SATCOM STATUS page shown in Figure 3--14.

SATCOM STATUS Page Figure 3--14 SATCOM STATUS Page Operation Procedure Table 3--6 The SATCOM STATUS page, shown in Figure 3--14, displays the functions described below: 1L -- The 1L line select key displays the LOG-ON STATE and the satellite services that are currently available. (4R) -- Pushing the 4R key accesses the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS display described in Figure 3--14.


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SATCOM LOG-ON STATUS Page The SATCOM LOG-ON STATUS page displays the current log-on state, logging-on/logged-on GES/satellite, the antenna in use, and azimuth/elevation of the satellite in use. It is accessed by way of the SATCOM SUBMENU page. (See Figure 4--1.) It provides a means for auto log-on and log-off and access to the GES selection.To access the SATCOM log--on page follow the procedure given in Table 3--7. Step

Procedure

1


2

From the MCDU MENU push the SAT (5L) line select key. The SATCOM MAIN menu, shown in figure 3--15, is displayed.

MAIN MENU PAGE Figure 3--15 Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page Procedure Table 3--7 (cont)

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Step 3

Procedure From the SATCOM MAIN MENU, push the SATCOM STATUS (6L) line select key to display the SATCOM STATUS page, shown in Figure 3--16.

SATCOM STATUS Page Figure 3--16 Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page Procedure Table 3--7 (cont)


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Step 4

Procedure From the SATCOM STATUS page, push the
SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page Figure 3--17 Accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page Procedure Table 3--7 The SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS page functions, shown in Figure 3--17, are described below. LOGGED-ON CONSTRAINED/LOGGED-OFF (1L) -- The SATCOM log-on state is identical to that displayed on the SATCOM SUBMENU page. *AUTO LOG-ON/LOG-OFF* (2L) -- *AUTO LOG-ON -- Pushing the 2L line select key initiates an automatic log-on and activates the system for future log-ons. CAUTION WHEN LOG-OFF* IS DISPLAYED AT 2R, A LOG-OFF IS INITIATED, THE SYSTEM IS DISABLED, AND THE ORT IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THIS CONDITION. THE PILOTS MUST RETURN THE SYSTEM TO AUTO LOG-ON (PUSH 2L *AUTO LOG-ON) OR THE SYSTEM REMAINS DISABLED FOR SUBSEQUENT POWER-UP SEQUENCES. THE NORMAL CONDITION AT POWER-UP SHOULD REMAIN AUTO LOG-ON. C28-- 5111-- 007



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3L -- This prompt displays the logging-on/logged-on GES fourteen-character name as contained in ORT (satellite/GES names). If the logging-on/logged-on GES has no name associated with it in the ORT, the GES ID is displayed. If there is no logging-on/logged-on GES, NONE is displayed. 4L -- This prompt displays the satellite five-character name associated with the logging-on/logged-on GES as contained in ORT (satellite/GES names). If there is no logging-on/logged-on GES, then NONE is displayed. The SDU appends SPOT to the display the satellite name when the GES is currently logged-on via a spot beam. SIG LEVEL (5L) -- This field displays the received signal quality index value, where 000 represents the worst signal and 255 represents the best. Dashes ------ are displayed when the value is not available, i.e., not logged-on or antenna signal is blocked. SAT/GES SEL (6L) -- Pushing 6L displays the GES SELECTION page. HGA/IGA/LGA (3R) -- The active antenna high-gain antenna, intermediate gain antenna, or low-gain antenna is displayed. NNNNN/NNNN (4R) -- The azimuth, relative to aircraft heading, and elevation of the logged-on satellite as ±180°/±90° is shown. If this information is not available, dashes are displayed. ICAO (5R) -- Display of the aircraft satellite log-on address. RETURN> (6R) -- The display reverts to the SATCOM SUBMENU page.


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SAT/GES SELECTION Page The SAT/GES SELECTION page initiates a constrained log-on to a selected GES. Access is from the SATCOM LOG-ON page as described in Table 3--8. CAUTION ONCE A GES IS SELECTED FOR A CONSTRAINED LOG-ON, THAT SELECTION REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL AN AUTO LOG-ON IS INITIATED. Step

Procedure

1


2


MAIN MENU PAGE Figure 3--18 Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page Procedure Table 3--8 (cont)

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SATCOM STATUS Page Figure 3--19 4

From the SATCOM STATUS page push the
SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page Figure 3--20 Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page Procedure Table 3--8 (cont)


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Step 5

Procedure From the LOG--ON STATUS page, push the
SAT/GES SELECTION Page Figure 3--21 Accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION Page Procedure Table 3--8 The functions of the SAT/GES SELECTION page, shown in Figure 3--21, are described below. AUSSAGUEL SITA/005 -- Each line contains the fourteen-character GES name and three-digit ID number, separated by a slash (“/”) in the data lines, and the associated satellite five-character name in the label lines, as contained in the system table and the ORT (satellite/GES names). If there is no fourteen-character name contained in the ORT for a GES ID, then dashes are displayed. GES are displayed alphabetically. To select a GES, push the left line select key adjacent to the desired GES. When the key is pushed, , is displayed to the right of the selected GES name and ID number. There can only be one GES selected at a time. For example, if a GES is already selected and the pilot wants to select a different one, the previously selected GES is deselected and the display moves to the right of the most recently selected GES. If no GES has been manually selected, is not displayed to the right of any GES on the list. C28-- 5111-- 007



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*LOG-ON (6L) -- *LOG-ON displays when the user manually selects a GES for a constrained log-on. Pushing 6L, when this prompt displays, initiates a constrained log-on to the selected GES and the page display automatically switches to the SATCOM LOG-ON page. This prompt is not displayed unless a GES is manually selected (see above) for constrained log-on. NOTE:

The “*” must be displayed on the GES line for manual selection for a constrained log--on to occur. The “*” is not displayed before initial SATCOM log--on.

RETURN> (6R) -- The display returns to the SATCOM LOG-ON page.

SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page The SATCOM DUAL STATUS page monitors the CHANNEL allocation of the system. To access the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS page, follow the procedure in Table 3--9. Step

Procedure

1


2


MAIN MENU PAGE Figure 3--22 Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page Procedure Table 3--9 (cont) Flight Operations 3-30

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SATCOM STATUS Page Figure 3--23 4

From the SATCOM STATUS page push the
SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS Page Figure 3--24 Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page Procedure Table 3--9 (cont)

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Step 5

Procedure From the SATCOM STATUS PAGE, push STATUS> (4R) to access the channel status pages shown in figure 3--25.

SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page Figure 3--25 Accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS Page Procedure Table 3--9 The channel status can be one of the following: D

READY -- A green display that indicates that the channel is ready.

D

IN USE -- A green display that indicates the channel is currently in use.

D

RESRVD -- A green display that indicates the channel is assigned via the ORT.

D

FAILED -- An amber display that indicates the channel is not available.


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SATCOM Quick Reference Guide

The pilot can use the foldouts that follow for quick reference for SATCOM operation. Figure 4--1 is a chart of SATCOM operation. Figure 4--2 is a quick reference guide to manual dialing. Figure 4--3 is a quick reference guide to using the selected number SATCOM function.

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SATCOM Menu Operation Figure 4--1

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MENU

1.

From the DIRECTORY page, select one of the four subdirectories that has the stored phone number by pushing 1L, 2L, 3L, or 4L. Stored numbers are defined in the user developed ORT.

2.

The following is an example for placing a SAFETY call initiated by pushing the 2L line select key. When 2L is pushed, the SATCOM SAFETY page, shown to the left, appears. NOTE: Multiple pages may be available. See the upper right of MCDU display for page and total number of pages. For access, use the for next page, or the for the previous page (not applicable to A320).

3. On the SATCOM SAFETY page, select the phone number by pushing the line select key that is adjacent to the desired caller part (i.e., IOR CONTROL, LARGE font in GREEN for protected numbers or CYAN for unprotected numbers.). 4. The associated phone number (SMALL font in GREEN for protected numbers or CYAN for unprotected numbers) is automatically selected and the page returns to the SATCOM MAIN MENU page where the mnemonic of the number selected is displayed in SMALL font (GREEN) with the statement READY TO CONNECT. 5. Push the ACP SAT (1 or 2) key to initiate the call. 6. Observe CONNECTED in GREEN on SATCOM MAIN MENU and listen for an audible chime. The ACP SAT1 or SAT2 call light turns on.

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MENU

1.

From the SATCOM MAIN MENU, confirm that the channel in 4L is not in use. If it is in use, use the other channel.

2.

Type the phone number into the scratchpad (i.e., SATCOM access code 00, followed by the country code, the area code, and phone number, e.g. 001--602--438--2311).

3.

Push the 2L line select key to enter it into SATCOM.

4.

Push PRE--SELECT (6R) when the * prompt is displayed on the screen.

5.

The phone number is automatically entered, and the page returns to the SATCOM MAIN MENU page with the entered number displayed in 2L for channel 1 and 4L for NOTE: Once a number is entered, it cannot be cleared. However, it can be replaced by entering a new number.

6.

Initiate the call by pushing the SATCOM channel transmission button SAT1 or SAT2 on the audio control panel.

7.

Green lines are displayed on the button that is pushed. These lines flash while the call is being established, and they go on steadily when the connection is made.

8.

The CONNECTED replaces DIALING on the MCDU status line of the SAT1 or SAT2 being used. A call is kept on hold when another microphone is used temporarily. AD--70090@

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5.

Acronyms and Abbreviations

Acronyms and abbreviations used in this manual are defined as follows: TERMS AAC ACARS

DEFINITION

ACP AES AMU AOC APC ATC ATS

aeronautical administrative communications aircraft communication addressing and reporting system audio control panel aircraft earth station audio management unit aeronautical operational control aeronautical administrative communications air traffic control air traffic services

CLR CMC CMU

clear communications management computer communications management unit

ECAM

electronic centralized aircraft monitoring

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration

GES GRND

ground earth station ground

HF HGA HPA

high frequency high--gain antenna high--power amplifier

ICAO IGA INT IRS

International Civil Aviation Organization: Agency of the UN intermediate gain antenna intercom inertial reference system

LGA LS

low--gain antenna line select

MCDU MCS

multi--function control display unit multi--channel system

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TERMS

DEFINITION

ORT

owner requirements tables

PA pc PRI PTT

public address personal computer priority push--to--talk

RFU

radio frequency unit

SAT SATCOM SDU SELCAL SIG

satellite satellite communication satellite data unit select calling signal

VHF

very high frequency

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Index A Air--to--ground calls, 3-2 Airborne satellite equipment, 2-6 Audio control panel, 2-7

satellite data link/ACARS communications, 3-2 Forward electronic control panel, 2-5

G C Category number page , 3-18 CHANNEL STATUS page, 3-30 Cockpit calls line select functions, 3-12 manual dial, 3-4 selected number, 3-8

D Directory page, 3-16

F Flight deck configuration, 2-2, 2-3 Flight operations air--to--ground calls, 3-2 cockpit calls, 3-4 line select functions, 3-12 manual dial, 3-4 selected number, 3-8 ground--to--air calls, 3-1 HOLD function, 3-2 priority levels of telephone communications, 3-3 SATCOM MAIN MENU page, 3-13 CATEGORY number page, 3-18 CHANNEL STATUS page, 3-30 directory page, 3-16 LOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23 SAT/GES SELECTION page, 3-27 STATUS page, 3-21 C28-- 5111-- 007

General overview audio control panel, 2-7 flight deck configuration, 2-2, 2-3 forward electronic control panel, 2-5 multi--function control display unit (MCDU), 2-8 operation, 2-8 priority voice communications (4 levels), 2-1 system description, 2-1 system interfaces, 2-6 airborne satellite equipment, 2-6 Ground--to--air calls, 3-1

H HOLD function, 3-2

L Line select functions, 3-12 LOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23

M Manual dial cockpit calls, 3-4 Multi--function control display unit (MCDU) menu page, 2-8 data entry, 2-9 scratchpad messages, 2-9 operation, 2-8 SATCOM page tree, 2-12 Index Index-- 1


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S

Pilot overview, 1-1 Priority levels of telephone communications, 3-3 Priority voice communications (4 levels) priority 1/EMERGENCY, 2-1 priority 2/SAFETY, 2-1 priority 3/NON SAFETY, 2-1 priority 4/PUBLIC, 2-1 Procedures accessing the SAT/GES SELECTION page, 3-27 accessing the SATCOM CHANNEL STATUS page, 3-30 accessing the SATCOM LOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23 category number page operation, 3-18 directory page operation, 3-16 manual call, 3-4 manual dial quick reference, 4--5 SATCOM MAIN MENU operating, 3-13 SATCOM status page operation, 3-21 selected number cockpit calling, 3-8

SAT/GES SELECTION page, 3-27 SATCOM MAIN MENU page, 3-13 CATEGORY number page , 3-18 CHANNEL STATUS page, 3-30 directory page, 3-16 LOG--ON STATUS page, 3-23 SAT/GES SELECTION page, 3-27 STATUS page, 3-21 SATCOM page tree, 2-12 SATCOM quick reference guide, 4-1 manual dial quick reference procedure, 4-5 menu operation, 4-3 selected number quick reference guide, 4-7 Satellite data link/ACARS communications, 3-2 Selected number cockpit calls, 3-8 Status page, 3-21 System interfaces, 2-6

Q Quick reference guide manual dial quick reference procedure, 4-5 SATCOM menu operation, 4-3 selected number quick reference guide, 4-7

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