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Old 24th Aug 2015, 02:56
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From the 744 FCOM:
High Latitude Operations
The heading reference for PFDs, NDs, and RMI (if installed) changes to true north at 82°N (or north of 70°N between 80°W and 130°W) or at 82°S (or south of 60°S between 120°E and 160°E).
At latitudes between 82°N (or south of 70°N between 80°W and 130°W) and 82°S (or north of 60°S between 120°E and 160°E), the FMC and IRU reference is determined by Heading Reference switch position. Outside this region, the FMC and IRUs reference true north regardless of Heading Reference switch position.
Automatic switching to a true north reference annunciates by a white box around the word TRU on the ND. A TRUE heading reference can be selected with the Heading Reference switch inside or outside high latitudes. The ND displays a green box around the word MAG to annunciate the change back to magnetic reference. If the heading reference is TRU in the descent phase, the ND displays a flashing amber box around the word TRU.
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