6. MCDU / FMS Guide
6.1 Objective
The MCDU (Multipurpose Control and Display Unit) is used to manage: Flight planning Navigation P...
6.2 INIT A Page
Used for basic flight initialization. Required Entries: FROM / TO → Departure & Destination FLT ...
6.3 Flight Plan Page
Route Input: Insert waypoints / airways Select SID and runway Insert STAR and approach Importa...
6.4 INIT B Page
Fuel & Weight: Block Fuel → INSERT Zero Fuel Weight → INSERT Importance: Incorrect values will...
6.5 Performance Pages
Takeoff (PERF TO) V1 / VR / V2 → INSERT FLEX Temperature → SET Thrust Reduction Altitude → SET A...
6.6 Key Pilot Tasks and common errors
Key Pilot Tasks During all phases: Monitor flight plan Check for route deviations Verify altitud...
6.7 Crosscheck Concept
Every critical input must be: Entered by PF Verified by PM Core Rule “Garbage in → Garbage out...