RJ_Professional_MSFS_Operations_Manual

RJ PROFESSIONAL – OPERATIONS MANUAL

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CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION

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Aircraft specifications

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Liveries

p. 13

INSTALLATION, UPDATES AND SUPPORT

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SYSTEMS OVERVIEW

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AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

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Air supply

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Distribution

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Pressurisation

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Cooling

p. 19

Temperature control

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Controls and indicators

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Operation

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System indications

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AIRCRAFT EQUIPMENT

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Flight deck

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Checklists and charts

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Front galley

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Music player

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Passenger cabin

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Rear galley

p. 36

AUXILIARY POWER UNIT (APU)

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Operation

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Starting

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Fuel consumption

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COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

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VHF communication system

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Cockpit voice recorder

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Passenger address system

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Audio selector panels

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DOORS AND STAIRS

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Doors

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Door warning systems

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Airstairs

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

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General

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Main AC power system

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Main DC power and distribution

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FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEM

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General

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Engine

p. 60

APU

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Wings, pylon and spine overheat detection

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Electrical equipment bay smoke detection

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Animal bay smoke detection

p. 66

Air conditioning equipment bay overheat warning system

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FLIGHT CONTROLS

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Primary controls

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Secondary controls

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Controls configuration warning system

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Roll control

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Pitch control

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Yaw control

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Flaps

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Lift spoilers

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Airbrake

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FLIGHT GUIDANCE SYSTEM (FGS)

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Flight Guidance Computer (FGC)

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DFGS Mode Control Panel (MCP)

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Thrust Rating Panel (TRP)

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Flight deck switches

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Annunciators

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Operation

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Power supply

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Windshear detection and recovery guidance

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Typical operation

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FUEL SYSTEM

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Fuel tanks

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Fuel quantity indication

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Controls and indicators

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Fuel transfer system

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Fuel feed system

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HYDRAULIC POWER SYSTEM

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Main system operation

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Yellow system standby

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Yellow system emergency back-up

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Green system standby

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Standby generator

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Controls and indicators

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ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION SYSTEM

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Wing and horizontal stabiliser

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Nacelles and engines

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Windscreens

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Pitot, 'Q' pot and static vent plate heat

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Windscreen wipers

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Windscreen wash system

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Rain repellent system

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Ice detection

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Drain mast heating

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Controls and indicators

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INDICATING AND RECORDING SYSTEMS

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Digital flight data recording system

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Master Warning System (MWS)

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Audible warning system

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Aircraft clock

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Quick access recorder

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INSTRUMENT PANELS

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Flight Management System (FMS)

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Captain's panel

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Centre panel

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First Officer's panel

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Glareshield

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Overhead panel

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Centre console

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Side consoles

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LANDING GEAR

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Nose-wheel steering

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Normal extension and retraction

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Emergency extension and retraction

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Indicators and controls

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Wheelbrakes

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LIGHTS AND NOTICES

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Internal lighting

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Flight deck lighting

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Crew call lights

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Exterior lighting

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NAVIGATION SYSTEMS

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Instrument displays

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Inertial Reference System (IRS)

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Transfer switching

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Standby compass system

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Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS)

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Primary Flight Display (PFD)

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Navigation display (ND)

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Power supplies

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Colour coding

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Shape coding

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Comparator

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Pitot-static system

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Air Data Computer (ADC)

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Radio navigation

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Radar navigation

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Ground Proximity Warning System (GPWS)

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OXYGEN SYSTEM

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Flight crew oxygen supply

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Passenger oxygen supply

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PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS

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Main engine air supply

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APU air supply

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Airframe anti-icing

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Water tank pressurisation

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Hydraulic tank pressurisation

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Air conditioning and pressurisation

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Toilet flush system

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Controls and indicators

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POWER PLANT

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General

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Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC)

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Engine

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Engine life computer (ELC)

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Engine starting system

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FLYING THE RJ

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Pre-flight checks

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Before Start checks

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Starting the engines

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Taxi

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Take-off

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Climb

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Cruise

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Cockpit tour

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Descent

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Approach and landing

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Shutdown

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Leaving the aircraft

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LIMITS

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Airspeed limitations

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Compartment loading

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Miscellanious limitations

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Weight and loading limits

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APU

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Autopilot

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Engines

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Fuel

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Generator loading

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Manual lift spoilers

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NORMAL PROCEDURES

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Checklists

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Take-off procedure

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Noise abatement take-off

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Climb en route

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Cruise

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Flight in severe turbulence

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Flight in icing conditions

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Descent

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Holding

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Approach and landing

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After touchdown

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Go-around

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Tyre and brake cooling periods

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MSFS CONTROL ASSIGNMENTS

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CREDITS

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COPYRIGHT

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