Table 1. T-6B/D FMS Software Modification Requirements Additional Modification Requirement Information Allow FMS to load approach to When in nearest page and select an This will provide the nearest airport. airport, provide the ability to aircrew the ability to automatically establish the airport as quickly select an the new destination, therefore available approach. providing the aircrew the ability to quickly select an available approach. Stabilize the Start Ready (ST Stabilize the RDY” light during This feature could “ST RDY) Light. engine starts. Move the START prevent engine READY light to a stable position on as Aircrew will the Engine Indication and Crew be able to quickly Alerting System (EICAS) list so it monitor the position of doesn't move around so much during the Start Ready Light start. and if extinguished during start, can quickly execute proper procedures. Display/Correct TCAS on Provide accurate TCAS hits while on This feature will give Tactical Situation Display the TSD page. aircrew more confidence (TSD). in the TCAS while in TSD mode and also prevent invalid or missing TCAS hits which could prevent a midair collision. Establish an Button Provide the capability to execute a This capability will ‘Execute’ During an Up Control flight plan with a UFCP/Batt Bus provide aircrew the Panel (UFCP) Failure. failure. ability to execute an FMS route/approach with a UFCP failure and an inoperative execute button. Course Deviation Indicator Provide ability to enter course without This capability will (CDI) Course Adjustment with the UFCP. provide aircrew the UFCP Failure. ability to execute a VOR or LOC/ILS approach with a UFCP failure.
Table 1. T-6B/D FMS Software Modification Requirements Modification Requirement Additional Information Allow FMS to load approach to nearest airport. When in nearest page and select an airport, provide the ability to automatically establish the airport as the new destination, therefore providing the aircrew the ability to quickly select an available approach. This will provide the aircrew the ability to quickly select an available approach. Stabilize the Start Ready (ST RDY) Light. Stabilize the “ST RDY” light during engine starts. Move the START READY light to a stable position on the Engine Indication and Crew Alerting System (EICAS) list so it doesn't move around so much during start. This feature could prevent engine as Aircrew will be able to quickly monitor the position of the Start Ready Light and if extinguished during start, can quickly execute proper procedures. Display/Correct TCAS on Tactical Situation Display (TSD). Provide accurate TCAS hits while on the TSD page. This feature will give aircrew more confidence in the TCAS while in TSD mode and also prevent invalid or missing TCAS hits which could prevent a midair collision. Establish an ‘Execute’ Button During an Up Control Panel (UFCP) Failure. Provide the capability to execute a flight plan with a UFCP/Batt Bus failure. This capability will provide aircrew the ability to execute an FMS route/approach with a UFCP failure and an inoperative execute button. Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) Course Adjustment with UFCP Failure. Provide ability to enter course without the UFCP. This capability will provide aircrew the ability to execute a VOR or LOC/ILS approach with a UFCP failure.
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