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Old 26th Nov 2017, 09:54
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RMC, a generic view would consider that just because something can be displayed, should it be; particularly if there other means to alert a condition which requires action.
Guidance for designing display formats includes the importance of identifying those items which declutter the picture, both physically and mentally. The human has a great capacity to ‘see’ many things at the same time, but due to the process of perception, not to understand everything or consider the importance of each, thus the risk of subconscious mental clutter or distraction.
For a fuel tank display, a brief flicker in change of fuel quantity can distract the mind from what may be a much more important task.

Too often operators generate SOPs because in isolation they appear to be a good idea. Unfortunately in many modern aircraft with highly integrated systems and displays, situations can be encountered which have not been or cannot be thought through beforehand.
The general recommendation is to follow the manufacturers guidelines or ask if none are apparent.
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