BMS F-16C/D 4.34, Flight Manual

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T.O. BMS1F-16CM-1 BMS 4.34 Change 2.00
BMS 4.34 Dash 1
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1.12.8. FLCS BIT
The FLCS should be tested at ramp start by using the FLCS BIT switch . In real-life it is a magnetic
spring-loaded 2-position switch. When engaging the FLCS BIT a green RUN light comes on and the
FLCS goes through a full series of tests lasting approximately 45 seconds. During the tests the flight
controls will move and this movement will be visible over the multiplayer network. Warning light and
HUD messages will be displayed during the BIT.
The test can fail and failure is indicated by the illumination of the FAIL light on the FLT CONTROL
panel. A FLCS warning light, HUD WARN message and corresponding PFL will also be displayed.
A failed test can only be reset by rerunning the test again until successful completion.
A successful test is indicated by the green RUN light going off and the FLCS BIT switch snapping back
to the OFF position. The FLCS bit progress can also be followed on the MFD FLCS page. The BIT in
progress and BIT status messages are displayed.
1.12.9. FLCS warning/caution lights
There are many caution and warning lights about the FLCS scattered on the TEST & FLCP panels,
warning panel, ELEC panel etc.
The FLCS warning light located on the right glareshield illuminates to indicate a failure of the FLCS.
It also comes on to indicate if the LEF are locked or with a failed FLCS BIT.
The DBU warning light comes on whenever the FLCC engages the digital backup software to replace
the FLCS primary system. In BMS it comes on only when the DBU switch of the FLCP is switched to
ON (eye candy).
The FLCS FAULT caution light illuminates when a FLCS PFL fault is listed. It goes off whenever the
PFL fault is acknowledged or if the caution condition has been resolved.
The STORES CONFIG caution light comes on whenever the CAT switch is placed opposite to what
the FLCS detects it should be for CAT loading. The light resets whenever the switch and the FLCS are
synchronised again.