Copyright D.P. Browne 2011
MCDU Functions
Lateral Functions are those that allow the planning and execution of a flight plan from one point (origin) to the end point (destination) via a set of way points
Vertical Functions are those that allow the planning and execution of a the vertical path of the aircraft as it follows the lateral flight plan
The flight crew may perform many operations from the MCDU. The MCDU is used to enter a flight plan, make performance predications compute a lateral and vertical flight profile, monitor the fuel predictions, manage the radio navigation etc.
The following sections describe the many separate functions that may be performed using the MCDU.