L3 Aviation Products B787 Flight Simulator, Instructor'S Manual

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5.7.1 Malfunction Index
This page is selectable from the Malfunctions/Circuit Breakers tab suite and lists the
available malfunction pages by aircraft system to assist you in locating the required
malfunction.
Selecting one of the aircraft system touchpoints displays the associated malfunction page
which lists the available malfunctions for that system.
A Malfuncton Mode selection touchpoint is available in the Toolbar area.
Two types of malfunction are available:
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Discrete (eg., Landing Gear Fail)
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Variable, where you can set the value for the malfunction (eg., Fuel Leak)
The selection procedure for discrete and variable malfunctions is similar, although that for a
variable malfunction allows for the associated parameter to be changed.
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5.7.2 Malfunction Selection
The malfunctions can be set to take immediate effect, or can be armed to take effect when
specified aircraft parameters reach a pre-determined value.
The Malfunction Mode touchpoint allows you to select either Direct or Arm.
In Direct mode, selecting a malfunction touchpoint immediately activates or de-activates the
associated malfunction.
In Arm mode, selecting a malfunction displays a pop-up menu with selections according to
malfunction status and type:
Arm Displays the Arm Expression popup menu which allows you to
select the arming conditions for the malfunction. One or more
conditions can be specified, as required.
When arming conditions have been set, the malfunction becomes
active when the corresponding parameters reach the selected
values.
Activate Only operable when the selected malfunction is inactive. Activates
the malfunction immediately.
Clear Only operable when the selected malfunction is already armed or
active. De
–activates the malfunction immediately.
Close Removes the menu from display.