Super 80 Professional – AOM
FLIGHT MANAGEMENT
Section 15 Page 4
Super 80 Professional – Aircraft Operating Manual
Coolsky, 2018
Multipurpose Control and Display
Unit
Two MCDUs (the Captain’s and FO’s) are
installed in the aircraft, both located on
either side of the forward center pedestal.
The MCDU provides the flight crew with a
means of entering data into the AFMC. Each
MCDU has a CRT display, keyboard, mode
and function keys, line select keys, and
annunciator lights.
1. Light Sensor
Senses ambient light and automatically
adjusts reference brightness level (not
simulated).
2. Data Display Area
The CRT is partitioned into three areas:
•
Left Field – Divided vertically into 6
lines of information that extends from
the left side of the display to the
center.
•
Right Field – Divided vertically into 6
lines of information that extends from
the center to the right side of the
display.
Scratchpad – Located at the bottom of the
display. The scratchpad displays the typed
in alphanumeric characters and FMC
generated messages.
