FMC Descent Page - Entering WPT/ALT Restrictions?

[XCLTM3 112]

I noticed that there is provision in the CDU/FMC Descent Page to enter in a WPT/ALT Restriction for any part of the Descent Phase. However, it will not accept any input?

 

Just checking to see if I am in error operationally, or, is the provision just eye-candy and is non functioning?

 

Appreciate any assistance/clarification.

 

PS: I've even attempted to enter details into the field during MOD ECON DES, but still doesn't accept any input.

 

Rgds,

 

Steve

[NGXfanatic 85]

I believe that is just for your own awareness, it displays the first speed and/or altitude restriction it pulls from the legs in your flightplan.

[XCLTM3 112]

Hi AJ,

 

I recently viewed a video tutorial which discusses the function in the NGX. Here it is, it commences at 6.45 mins.

 

 

I've watched several of his tutorials and I consider them to be knowledgeable, that's why I'm pursuing this here.

 

Rgds,

 

Steve

[rsvit 16]

During descend take any waypoint from your flightplan and enter it in such format KONIP/120. Now all the parametrs on LSK 5L would be shown taking into consideration this restriction.

You can also enter an arrival runway - RW36R/, for example. Altitude would be entered automatically. It's runway elevation+threshold crossing heihgt.

 

Use DELETE to allow FMC to set next altitude restriction as it written in legs page.

[Spin737 102]

You can also enter an arrival runway - RW36R/, for example. Altitude would be entered automatically

Yep. Great tool. You need to grab it from the LEGS page, not enter it manually, however.

[XCLTM3 112]

Hi Matt & Rostyslav,

 

Thanks for the clarification! I'll give this a try now and see how I go.

 

Much appreciated.

 

Rgds,

 

Steve