Forward Panel
Flight Control Panel
1. HDG/TRK Changeover Button
Pushing permits alternate selection of either heading (HDG) or track (TRK) to be displayed in the HDG/TRK display window and on the ND. Operation of this button before HDG/TRK HOLD does not affect the window target number. Operation of the button in the HDG/TRK mode compensates the window target to account for any difference in the magnetic heading and track angle but does not change existing control mode or AP/FD reference until the HDG/TRK selector is pushed or pulled.
2. HDG/TRK Display Window
Shows selected HDG or TRK. Window is blank when the AFS is controlling to the FMS flight plan. At initial powerup the window shows 000 as a preselected value if a valid magnetic heading is not available. If a valid magnetic heading is available at powerup, this is displayed. For powerup while airborne, the current heading is shown as the preselected value.
3. HDG/TRK and Bank Angle Limit Selectors
HDG/TRK Selector (Inner Knob) Turn to preselect:
- Rapid rotation causes large changes.
- Resolution for slow knob rotation is one degree per detent.
Pull to select:
- Disengages the NAV mode (if engaged).
- Selects the preselected heading/track and cancels the previous lateral mode. The aircraft follows and captures any selected HDG/TRK while in this mode.
- The display window displays the selected HDG/TRK.
- Once the target HDG/TRK is captured, the system will automatically transition to HDG/TRK HOLD mode and the selector must be rotated, then pulled to select a new heading. During the capture phase, the selected heading/track is changed when the selector is rotated.
Push to hold:
- Disengages the NAV mode (if engaged).
- Causes the aircraft to maintain the present HDG/TRK or, if the aircraft was turning, the heading during the turn plus or minus a small predicted increment to ensure a smooth rollout with no overshoot.
- Cancels VOR, LOC, NAV, and LAND ARMED modes.
- The window displays the capture HDG/TRK.
- Turning the knob in this mode preselects a new HDG/TRK. This requires selection by pulling the knob.
Bank Angle Limit Selector (Outer Knob): Allows selection of maximum bank angle in 5-degree increments (5 to 25 degrees). In the AUTO position bank angle limits vary with speed (bank limits decrease as speed increases). This selector cannot override FMS-computed bank angle limits. Bank angle limits are displayed on the top of the PFD attitude sphere.
4. NAV Switch
Push to arm the FMS NAV capture mode or resume FMS lateral control if the capture criteria are satisfied. The NAV armed mode can be cancelled by pushing HDG/TRK hold, selecting APPR/LAND arm, capturing the ILS localizer, or by capturing FMS NAV. After NAV capture, commands are supplied from the FMS. NAV arming is available on the ground once engines are started. NAV guidance is active at 100 feet AGL in FD mode. AP NAV guidance is not available until 400 feet AGL.
5. IAS/MACH Display Window
The preselected or selected IAS or MACH number is displayed in this window. The range is from 100 to 499 KIAS and M 0.500 to M 0.900. The left end of the display shows IAS or MACH depending on which function is selected. The window shows dashes when the AFS is controlling to the FMS flight plan speed.
6. IAS/MACH Changeover Button
Pushing the button permits alternate selection of IAS or MACH to be displayed in the window.
7. IAS/MACH Select Knob
Turn to preselect:
- Rapid rotation causes large changes and slow rotation causes slow changes in IAS/MACH display window.
- Each detent is equal to 1 knot or 0.001 Mach.
If the IAS is displayed, pushing the IAS/MACH changeover button allows display and preselection of the desired cruise Mach. The preselected IAS is retained and displayed when the changeover button is pushed again. At the altitude where the selected IAS corresponds to the preselected Mach, the display and the selected speed reference will automatically change to the Mach mode. The inverse operation (IAS preselection) is available for descent. Changeover to the equivalent Mach or airspeed value occurs automatically at 26,000 feet if no Mach has been preselected.
Pull to select:
- Disengages the FMS speed mode (if engaged).
- The preselected target speed becomes the selected speed.
- The window displays the selected speed.
- The aircraft will follow and capture any selected speed value while in this mode with a pitch or thrust change as appropriate.
- Once the selected speed is captured, the system will automatically revert to the speed hold mode and the IAS/MACH select knob must be rotated, then pulled, to select a new speed. During the capture phase, the selected speed is changed if the knob is rotated.
Push to hold:
- Disengages FMS speed mode (if engaged).
- The aircraft will maintain the present speed plus or minus any small increment if required for a smooth capture.
- The window displays the capture speed.
- Turning the knob in this mode preselects a new speed. The knob must be pulled to select the preselected speed.
8. FMS SPD Switch
Pushing selects the armed FMS speed, typically an ECON speed, and cancels any selected or preselected speed or Mach number. The IAS/MACH display window shows IAS -- or MACH -- and the FMA speed target and speed control legend changes from white to magenta. Pushing the FMS SPD switch within 10 seconds after preselecting an FCP speed results in editing the FMS-computed speed. The window shows IAS -- (or MACH --) and the PFD FMA speed is the edited FMS speed reference in white (magenta if equal to ECON speed). The FMS SPD mode is disengaged by pushing or pulling the IAS/MACH select knob or by engaging go-around modes. On takeoff, pushing the PROF switch above 400 feet AGL engages PROF and FMS SPD.
9. FEET/METER Changeover Button
The altitude tape on the right side of the PFD is always in feet. Pushing this button allows the pilot to select feet or meters on the FCP, FMA, and lower right corner of the PFD. When meters are selected the values are preceded by an M. When feet are selected the values ar preceded by an FT.
10. Altitude Display Window
Displays the selected or preselected altitude for altitude alerting and AP/FD altitude control (except during G/S mode). Range is from 0 to 50,000 feet. Display at initial powerup is 10,000 feet. Window is blank if both air data computer references fail.
11. Altitude Select Knob
Precision altitude selection increments (one detent) for slow knob rotation are:
- 500 feet above 10,000 feet.
- 100 feet below 10,000 feet.
- If BARO is selected on the ECP, a one-foot precision selection capability permits FCP selection of MDA value.
- 50 meters if METER is selected.
Turn to preselect:
- Sets the altitude reference.
- Window displays the preselected altitude reference.
- Sets FMS clearance ceiling (climb) or floor (descent) when PROF is engaged.
Pull to select:
- Disengages PROF (if engaged) and engages flight level change.
- Disengages vertical speed/FPA or altitude hold modes.
- Flight level change mode sets the ATS to climb thrust or descent idle clamp and AP/FD pitch control to speed. The aircraft climbs or descends directly to selected altitude.
- The aircraft will capture and hold any new altitude selected while in this mode.
- The FCP altitude target becomes the displayed reference on the FMA.
Push to hold:
- Engages altitude capture/hold.
- Disengages PROF (if engaged).
- Disengages VERT SPEED/FPA mode (if engaged).
- Altitude target becomes the current altitude plus or minus a small value required to give a smooth transition to level flight. This target value is displayed in the FCP window, FMA, and on the PFD.
12. PROF Switch
Push to engage the FMS vertical profile guidance if not previously engaged. After PROF engage, commands are supplied from the FMS (based on inserted flight plan). On takeoff, PROF will not engage until 400 feet AGL. On landing PROF can stay engaged until 50 feet. In takeoff mode, this switch will also engage FMS speeds.
13. V/S-FPA Changeover Button
Pushing permits alternate display and control of either vertical speed in fpm or FPA in tenths of degrees. When the V/S-FPA is not engaged, alternate function is not selected until the pitch thumbwheel is rotated. After V/S or FPA is engaged, the displayed value is always the selected value.
14. V/S-FPA Display Window
Displays vertical speed or FPA. Display is blank if V/S or FPA are not engaged. When FPA is selected, the value is in degrees and tenths. When V/S is selected, the value is in fpm.
15. Pitch Wheel
Rapid rotation results in large changes in the display window. Slow rotation results in 100 fpm (or 0.1 degree) changes per detent. A vertical speed bug is positioned on the PFD vertical speed tape corresponding to the selected vertical speed.
Roll to select:
- Disengages PROF, speed on pitch, altitude hold, and glideslope modes if LAND is not annunciated.
- Display window and target initializes to plus or minus 100 fpm (or 0.10 degree FPA) if engaged in altitude hold. Otherwise, initialization is to current vertical speed/FPA. Subsequent wheel changes result in changes in vertical speed/FPA selection.
- Pushing PROF resumes FMS profile operation at the selected vertical speed as an FMS edit. When the pitch wheel is moved, the AP will cancel the altitude capture mode (if engaged) and will not re-engage in altitude capture until the pitch wheel has come to rest for 2 seconds. The selected altitude will not be captured if the pitch wheel is repeatedly adjusted. In this case, the AP will toggle between vertical speed mode and altitude capture.
16. APPR/LAND Switch
Push to arm the APPR and LAND modes. LAND ARMED appears in the FMA roll control window. A tuned ILS is required to arm APPR/LAND.
17. AUTO FLIGHT Switch
Push to engage both ATs and one AP in the FD mode that has been selected. If no FD mode has been selected, the AP engages in HDG/TRK HOLD and either altitude hold (if aircraft about level) or vertical speed hold (if aircraft climbing/descending). After AP engagement, each push alternates the AP between AP1 and AP2. AP mode is always retained. AP1 or AP2 will appear on the FMA (top of PFD). On ground, pushing engages autothrottles only. Below 100 feet the AP will not engage. If the AP is engaged above 100 feet, it will remain engaged after passing below 100 feet only in LAND or GA modes. Operating hydraulic systems required for AP and auto pitch trim are as follows:
- AP1 requires HYD system 2 for flight controls and HYD system 3 for auto pitch trim.
- AP2 requires HYD system 1 for flight controls and auto pitch trim.
18. AFS OVRD OFF Switches (2)
Push down for emergency disconnect of respective autopilot and autothrottle. In OFF, an amber and gray bar comes into view. Additional FCC functions are affected as follows: Functions stay on: Altitude alerting, auto ground spoilers, auto pitch trim - LSAS, auto slat extend, elevator load feel, engine trim, flap limiting, FD, LSAS, speed protection - LSAS, stall warning, yaw damp/turn coordination, and windshear guidance. Functions go off: AP auto pitch trim, Roll control wheel steering, and speed protection - AP & ATS.
EIS Control Panel
1. MAG/TRUE Changeover Button
Controls the reference for the heading/track indicator on the ND. If MAG is selected the reference will be magnetic north. If TRUE is selected the reference will be true north.
2. VOR Mode Switch
Push to select VOR mode on the ND. VOR mode allows the display of full compass rose and a course deviation indicator. VOR display is compatible with MAP and APPR mode display. Weather data may be displayed in the VOR mode.
3. APPR Mode Switch
Push to select APPR mode on the ND. APPR mode is identical to the VOR mode except that the CDI data source is an ILS receiver. No TO/FROM display is shown in the APPR mode.
4. TCAS Mode Switch
Push to select TCAS display on the ND with 2 nm range ring and auto range to 10 nm.
5. WX BRT Knob
Pushing this knob alternates between weather radar and terrain awareness display on ND. Brightness of display is adjusted by turning this knob clockwise or counter clockwise direction.
6. VOR/ ADF Switch
Controls the bearing pointer display on the ND. Pushing selects or deselects the corresponding source.
7. Range INCR/ DECR Switch
Controls the function of the map range on the ND. Push INCR to increase the map range from 10/20/40/80/160/320, up to a maximum of 640 nautical miles. Push DECR to decrease map range to a minimum of 10 nautical miles. Map range is displayed on the ND.
8. PLAN Switch
Push to select PLAN mode on the ND. PLAN mode displays the north-up flight plan with a reference aircraft moving along it. All map data may be displayed in the PLAN mode.
9. MAP Switch
Push to select MAP mode on the ND. MAP mode allows the display of non-flight plan waypoint, airports, navaids, weather radar data, and bearing pointers.
10. TRFC Switch
Push to select full-time TCAS traffic display on the ND in MAP, VOR, APPR and TCAS modes. If a full-time display is not selected with this switch, traffic display is inhibited until TA or RA occurs.
11. DATA Switch
Push to select display of waypoint data on the ND. Waypoint data consists of an identifier, crosstrack deviation, and waypoint constraint data.
12. WPT Switch
Push to select display (cyan) of non-flight plan waypoints on the ND.
13. VOR/NDB Switch
Push to select display (cyan) of non-tuned VORs, DMEs, VOR/DMEs, or non directional beacons (NDBs) on the ND. Tuned stations are displayed in white and are not deselectable through this switch.
14. ARPT Switch
Push to select display of non-flight plan airports normally not displayed on the ND. Runways displayed have at least 5,000 feet of available stopping distance. Origin and destination airports are normally displayed on the ND.
15. IN/HP Changeover Button
BAROSET values may be in either inches mercury or hectopascals. Pushing this button causes the units to toggle from inches mercury to hectopascals or vice versa.
16. BAROSET Control Knob
The BAROSET value is adjusted by turning the inner collar. The outer collar allows the selection of QFE (altitude above station) or QNH (altitude above sea level). Pulling this knob selects the standard BAROSET QNE (29.92 or 1013.2 Hp). BAROSET, QFE and QNH values are displayed on the PFD below the altitude scale.
The QFE is disabled on the TFDi MD-11
17. MINIMUMS Control Knob
The RA minimums bug is a solid triangle on the left side of the PFD altitude tape. To set the RA bug, turn the inner collar with the knob in RA. The baro minimums bug is a solid triangle on the right side of the PFD altitude tape. To set the baro bug, turn the inner collar with the knob in BARO. BARO position during initial climb can cause nuisance aural warnings. Pushing the knob resets the PFD DH alert and silences the aural warning.
Standby Instruments
1. Roll Pointer
Triangular mark indicates center of roll index and center of horizon spheroid. Pointer on spheroid moves in relationship to pointer on roll index indicating amount of roll.
2.Roll Index
Indexed scale indicates amount of roll left or right. Triangular mark indicates center (zero degrees roll), short tick marks indicate 10 and 20 degrees increments followed by large tick marks indicating 30, 45, and 60 degrees of roll.
3. Miniature Airplane
Miniature airplane is fixed to the instrument frame.
4. Caging Knob
Provides a means to bypass the normal electrical erection process of the indicator and orients the internal gyro within 1.0 degrees of an apparent vertical axis. Pulling the knob out will erect the gyro in pitch and roll.
5. Slip Indicator
Slip and skid is indicated by ball in fluid.
6. Horizon Spheroid
A plastic sphere with a horizon line engraved in the center to indicate the transition between a climb and a dive condition. The sphere is marked to indicate pitch attitude with a long horizontal line every 10 degrees and a short line indicating 5 degree increments.
7. ALT Readout
Displays altitude from -1,000 to 50,000 feet in 1,000 foot increments. The zero position in the left hand ten-thousands is indicated by a green square when below 10,000 feet and a red square when below sea level.
8. 100 Foot Pointer
Indicates altitude against a graduated circular dial, numbered every 100 feet. Pointer makes one complete circle every 1,000 feet.
9. IN HG Barometric Pressure Display
Indicates pressure, set through the BARO set knob, in inches of mercury.
10. IAS Indicator
Triangular shaped lubber line indicates non-corrected indicated airspeed.
11. BARO Set Knob
Sets barometric pressure.
12. MB Barometric Pressure Display
Indicates pressure, set through the BARO set knob, in millibars.
Gear Handle panel
1. Gear Handle
Mechanically positions landing gear hydraulic control valve for retraction or extension of landing gear. To move handle from UP or DOWN it must be pulled aft. An interlock prevents moving GEAR handle to UP if hydraulic pressure to landing gear trim system fails. A force of 160 pounds may be applied to GEAR handle without causing damage to system. Failure of the landing gear trim system prevents moving the GEAR handle to UP.
2. Gear Lights
Green illuminates when:
- GEAR handle is down and landing gear is down and locked.
- GEAR handle is up and landing gear is down and locked via the alternate gear extension lever.
Red illuminates when:
- Landing gear is not down and locked and GEAR handle is down.
- Landing gear is in transit or not in agreement with GEAR handle.
- Any unsafe gear condition exists.
All lights are extinguished when the GEAR handle is up and the landing gear is up and locked. Red and green illuminate when the respective main gear door maintenance safety hook is installed. An unsafe condition on one of the two gear indicating systems does not require a mandatory visual inspection. Any green indication indicates a safe gear.
Improved gear lights that are red on top and green on bottom. They are easier to read in direct sunlight
3. CTR GEAR NORM/UP (switch)
Permits main gear to be extended without extending center gear. UP prevents center gear from extending when main gear is extended. Center gear warning circuits are inhibited. If switch is not illuminated, center gear will extend and retract when main gear extends and retracts by means of gear handle. If switch is illuminated, the center gear remains retracted regardless of GEAR handle position.
4. Handle Rel (button)
Releases anti-retraction mechanism and permits gear handle to be placed in UP in event of ground sensing release mechanism malfunction.