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Forum: Tech Log

11th Jul 2016, 14:00

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Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

Yes you can be RNP-10. In the following cases: ...

Yes you can be RNP-10. In the following cases:

6.2 hours after placing IRU in navigation mode (pure inertial), or
5.9 hours after the last automatic DME/DME position update, or
5.7 hours...

Forum: Tech Log

8th Jul 2016, 18:18

Replies: 69

Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

Gee, I wonder if I would be asking for a...

Gee, I wonder if I would be asking for a reference/link if I knew where it was.

I guess you will find out when it happens. But may very well be worth the effort and if it doesn't work, at...

Forum: Tech Log

3rd Jul 2016, 11:08

Replies: 69

Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

Just get vectors to final in the terminal area....

Just get vectors to final in the terminal area. No need to declare an emergency to dump fuel(normally) and no need to declare an emergency to divert to another airport.

But, it appears that...

Forum: Tech Log

1st Jul 2016, 01:56

Replies: 69

Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

I am aware of that but don't know where to find...

I am aware of that but don't know where to find this information. Could someone point it out to me. By the way, just the other day.....

"N662US, a Boeing 747-400 aircraft operated by Delta...

Forum: Tech Log

6th Nov 2015, 09:59

Replies: 69

Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

I know of a case where a software bug caused both...

I know of a case where a software bug caused both to fail. The software was later updated by the manufacturer.

Forum: Tech Log

29th Oct 2015, 13:36

Replies: 69

Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

Thanks, The CDU replaces the FMC for...

Thanks,

The CDU replaces the FMC for reference and uses Alternate navigation. It is more cumbersome but we still have navigation capability. Sort of like in the old INS days without a database...

Forum: Tech Log

29th Oct 2015, 10:13

Replies: 69

Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

Thanks, This is an Airbus specific document....

Thanks,

This is an Airbus specific document. I think Boeing allows only 1 FMC but can't find anything official.

Forum: Tech Log

29th Oct 2015, 08:21

Replies: 69

Dual fmc failure

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Posted By JammedStab

Is it written down anywhere official that at...

Is it written down anywhere official that at least one FMC is required to enter RNP-10 airspace?

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