CPDLC Pilot Guide

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PM-CPDLC MK2 CMU

Pilot Guide for Monochrome MCDU
for media part number: 963-2431-001

with CORE Software part number: 998-6063-501
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PM-CPDLC Mk2 CMU Pilot Guide
Table of Contents
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 2
SECTION 2 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW............................................ 3

ESTABLISH CPDLC DATA COMMUNICATION ................................................ 6
TERMINATION OF CPDLC .................................................................... 10
REQUEST BY FLIGHT CREW ................................................................... 12
ALTITUDE Request: ................................................................... 13
SPEED Request: ......................................................................... 17
ROUTE MOD Request: ............................................................... 17
ATIS Request ............................................................................. 21
DEPART Request ....................................................................... 22
PUSHBACK Request ................................................................... 23
TAXI Request............................................................................. 24
OCEANIC Request...................................................................... 25
TWIP Request............................................................................ 27
RESPONSE TO ATC INSTRUCTION DELIVERY .............................................. 28
SECOND ACTION RESPONSE TO ATC INSTRUCTION (MONITOR)................... 31
REPORT BY FLIGHT CREW (UPON REQUEST BY ATC) .................................... 33
NEW ATC UPLINK MESSAGE ................................................................ 39
SECTION 3 ADVISORIES AND EXCEPTIONS ................................... 41
SECTION 4 MESSAGE ELEMENTS.................................................. 43
SECTION 5 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS................................... 51
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PM-CPDLC Mk2 CMU Pilot Guide 1
SECTION 1 Introduction
This information guide is intended as a general explanation of how to use

the Honeywell MK2 Communication Management Unit (CMU) with the
PM-CPDLC software installed. PM-CPDLC is a software program to
implement Controller Pilot Data Link Communication (CDPLC) in
Protected Mode to augment VHF voice communication. Protected Mode
refers to the addition of an integrity checksum within the CPDLC
message for error detection.
This Pilot Guide is for Monochrome MCDU used on the MK2 CMU with
PM-CPDLC, supporting the following:
Media part number: 963-2431-001
CORE Software part number 998-6063-001
The Aeronautical Telecommunication Network (ATN) and VHF Data
Link (VDL) mode 2 comprise the communication network for
transporting CPDLC messages. Airline messages use the ACARS
network. The ATN and ACARS networks share the VDL mode 2
communication channel, thus, permitting CPDLC and airline ACARS
messaging to occur simultaneously.
The CMU will automatically use VDL mode 2 and ATN when available.
VDL mode 2 coverage is greater than ATN coverage. The CMU will
connect to the ATN network when it is available.
Section 2 provides an operational overview of the CPDLC Human
Machine Interface (HMI).
Section 3 provides a summary of CPDLC related advisories and
exceptions.
Section 4 provides a list of the message elements.
Section 5 provides a list of acronyms and definitions.
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SECTION 2 Operational Overview
This section illustrates and describes the MCDU screens used for datalink
communication with the Air Traffic Controller using CPDLC. The
MCDU Menu structure consists of 3 parts:
ATC Menu
Airline Application (ACARS) Menu

Maintenance Menu
This document is only concerned with the ATC Menu. The ACARS
menu is unique to each airline.
MAIN
MENU
ATC
MENU MAINT
AOC MENU
MENU
NOTIFY REQUEST
REPORTS ATC LOG
STATUS MENU
DESCEND
ALTITUDE PRESENT
REQUEST LEVEL
ADDRESS CONTROL
CLIMB
PREFERRED
SPEED LEVEL MESSAGE
DISPLAY
WX
DEVIATION
WE CAN ACCEPT
ROUTE
MODIFICATION
DIRECT
TO TOP OF
DESCENT
ATIS
ASSIGNED
DEPART
MONITORING
PUSHBACK
TAXI
OCEANIC
TWIP
ATC Menu Structure
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The CMU prompt on the MCDU Menu is <DLK. Its exact position is
determined by the aircraft wiring.
The <DLK menu text replaces the <ACARS menu text on the MCDU
Menu. The <DLK menu text is usually displayed by LSK 2L.
PRESS
Selecting <DLK displays the Data Link main menu:
PRESS
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Selecting ATC displays the ATC MENU.
PRESS
There are 2 forms of ATC datalink:

- CPDLC
- Non CPDLC , also known as ARINC 623
When the pilot wants to establish ATC CPDLC data communication then
the pilot selects the NOTIFY prompt.
The pilot can review ATC messages via the ATC LOG prompt.
The pilot can also access the ATC REQUEST Menu via the REQUEST
prompt.
Access to the Report Menu is denied until ATC CPDLC data
communication is established.
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Establish CPDLC data communication
Access: NOTIFY (LSK 5R) in the DLK ATC MENU
The NOTIFY screen is used by the pilot to notify ATC of the fact that
this aircraft is equipped with the ATC CPDLC data communication and
the pilot intends to use it.
VDL mode 2 and ATN communication are prerequisites for using ATC
CPDLC data communication. The CMU will automatically use VDL
mode 2 and ATN when available. NOT AVAIL is displayed adjacent to
LSK 6R when VDL mode 2 and ATN communication are not available.
NOTIFY is displayed adjacent to LSK 6R to indicate when VDL mode 2

and ATN communication are available.
Amber boxes are displayed for any required data that needs to be entered
or acquired from other aircraft systems. When opening the DLK ATC
NOTIFY screen, the values displayed next to LSK 2L and LSK 3L are
transferred automatically from the FMC. They must be checked and
corrected if necessary.
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Mandatory Data:
ATC CENTER (LSK 1L)………………..ENTER or PRESS
Enter the ICAO code of the ATC center that the crew wishes to establish
CPDLC communication with:
Enter the code directly via scratchpad (Example: EDYY for
Maastricht), or
Open the ATC center menu by pressing LSK 1L while the
scratch pad is empty and select from the ATC center list.
The exact contents of the ATC Center Menu will vary depending on
contents of the ATC database. The example below shows the contents of
the Honeywell test ATC database.
Example of ATC Center Address Menu

In this example, 7 ATC center addresses are displayed. If the pilot selects
one of them the DLK ATC NOTIFY/STATUS screen is displayed with
the selected value.
CALL SIGN (LSK 2L)...……….……………………ENTER

Enter the call sign exactly as shown on the ATC Flight Plan.
ORIG/DEST (LSK 3L)..…………………………… ENTER

Enter the Origin and Destination exactly as shown on the ATC Flight
Plan.
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When the mandatory data is entered and the data link channel is available
then LSK 6R is enabled. If the pilot selects NOTIFY then the CMU
initiates communication.
NOTIFYING
is displayed
during the
NOTIFICATION
process
NOTIFIED indicates
successful completion
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Following a successful NOTIFY and prior to entry into the airspace of the
concerned ATC Center (e.g. approximately 10 minutes for Maastricht
UAC), the ground system will automatically initiate CPDLC connection.
The flight crew will receive an uplink confirming CPDLC connection and
also an indication on the DLK ATC NOTIFY/STATUS screen, where the
current ATC Center is displayed adjacent to LSK 1R.
The flight comes under control of the displayed ATC Center, when:
The Flight crew has made initial voice contact with the
controller of this center, and
An uplink message is displayed to the flight crew, indicating the
name and function of the current ATC unit (e.g. for Maastricht
UAC the message reads: EDYY, Maastricht, Center).
The Flight crew should not attempt to exchange CPDLC messages until
under direct control of the ATC Center.
A TERMINATE prompt is displayed adjacent to LSK 3R so that the crew
can elect to terminate the use of CPDLC at any time (refer to
“Termination of CPDLC” on page 10).
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Termination of CPDLC
ATC Center will not be able to re-establish CPDLC communication

without another Notification if CPDLC has been terminated by the flight
crew.
Access: NOTIFY (LSK 5R) in the DLK ATC MENU
PRESS
TERMINATE (LSK 3R)………………………….…PRESS

The screen changes to MSG VERIFY since termination of CPDLC
requires verification.
OR
PRESS
PRESS
Confirm termination process:

SEND (LSK 6R)..…………………………….……….PRESS
Or, cancel termination process:
CANCEL (LSK 5L)..…………………………………PRESS
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Termination by Flight Crew
The Flight Crew can terminate a CPDLC connection at any time using the
TERMINATE LSK. A sidelink message “ATC COMM TERMINATED”
will be entered into the ATC log when the CPDLC connection is
terminated.
Termination by the ground when leaving a CPDLC Equipped ATC
On transitioning from a CPDLC equipped ATC sector in which the
aircraft is under control to an ATC sector that is not using CPDLC then a
disconnection will be initiated by the ground. After a WILCO to the
transfer instruction from the flight crew, CPDLC will be terminated with
the aircraft. A sidelink message “ATC COMM TERMINATED” will be
entered into the ATC log when the CPDLC connection is terminated.
Termination at End of Flight
The CPDLC application contains logic to determine when End of Flight
has occurred. The logic uses the IN event indication (typically when first
cabin door is opened), a waiting period and End of Flight message. The
pilot should view the message. If the pilot selects the AFFIRM response
then the End of Flight processing is performed. If the pilot selects the
NEGATIVE response then the End of Flight timer is started again and
this process repeats itself. If the pilot ignores the message and the
Message Response timer expires, then the message status changes to
EXPIRED and the End of Flight processing is performed. A sidelink
message “ATC COMM TERMINATED” will be entered into the ATC
log when the CPDLC connection is terminated.
Termination due to Data Communication Loss
If the CPDLC connection is terminated because the data communication
channel is interrupted, then ATC COMM TERMINATED status message
is entered into the ATC MSG log.
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Request by Flight Crew
Access: REQUEST (LSK 1L) from the DLK ATC Menu
PRESS
The ATC request menu provides access to screens for creating ATC
request downlinks. Request downlinks are organized by the type of
message and change requested. The CPDLC message prompts are on the
left side of the screen and the non CPDLC ARINC 623 ATC message
prompts are on the right side of the screen. The system only allows one
request of each CPDLC message type (altitude, speed, route mod, etc.) to
be active at any moment. When a request message is sent, it begins a
dialogue which inhibits creating any other request messages of that type
until the dialogue is completed.
Refer to section 4 – Downlink Message Set – for all available messages.
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ALTITUDE Request:
An example is used to outline the general process to post an altitude

Request.
EXAMPLE: “Request Altitude 9000 feet due to aircraft performance”
PRESS
Access: ALTITUDE from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu

ALTITUDE (LSK 1L) ……………………………PRESS
Data entry on DLK ATC ALTITUDE REQ

ALTITUDE (LSK 2L)……………………………ENTER
For data units of flight level enter 2 or 3 digits, data is displayed with
prefix FL.
For data units of feet enter 4 or 5 digits, data is displayed with suffix
FT.
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PRESS
Add optional information to request.

Any selection is marked with a <SEL> prefix:
WX (LSK 2R).........................................................PRESS
A/C PERF (LSK 3R)..............................................PRESS
Selections are mutually exclusive.
More messsage options available by selecting

OPTIONS (LSK 4R)................................................PRESS
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PRESS
Any selection is marked with a <SEL> prefix:

CLIMB TO (LSK 2R).............................................PRESS
DESCEND TO (LSK 3R).......................................PRESS
Selections are mutually exclusive.
Any Request must be verified prior to downlink:

VERIFY …………………………………………..PRESS
OR
PRESS
PRESS
Verify message content and if satisfied

SEND (LSK 6R)………………..………………….PRESS
The SEND prompt is inhibited for 2 seconds in order to prevent
unintentionally sending by double clicking on LSK 6R.
Or, return to the ALTITUDE REQ screen to edit or cancel the message:
EDIT (LSK 5L)………………..…………………..PRESS
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After sending a request, the screen changes automatically to the DLK
ATC MSG LOG. The downlinked message is indicated by a downward
arrow and blue title with a status of SENDING which quickly (3 to 6
seconds) changes to SENT when an automated response is received from
the ATC computer.
If the the downlink message is a request then a timer is started which

requires a response from ATC within 270 seconds. If the controller
responds with a “Standby message” then the timer is re-started.
If the timer runs out before the Controller responds then the message
status changes to EXPIRED.
Flight crew must monitor the ATC message log for the ATC or system
reply. Refer to section “Response to ATC instruction delivery”.
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SPEED Request:
Access: SPEED (LSK 2L) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
Data entry on DLK ATC SPEED REQ

SPEED…………………………………………..ENTER
Data in units of Knots or Mach are accepted.
ROUTE MOD Request:
Access: ROUTE MOD (LSK 3L) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
PRESS
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Access: DIRECT TO (LSK 1L) from the DLK ATC ROUTE MOD REQ
Menu.
PRESS
Access: WAYPOINT (LSK 1L) from the DLK ATC ROUTE MOD
REQ, DIRECT TO Menu.
Access: NAV AID (LSK 2L) from the DLK ATC ROUTE MOD REQ,
DIRECT TO Menu.
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Access: AIRPORT (LSK 1R) from the DLK ATC ROUTE MOD REQ,
DIRECT TO Menu.
Any Request must be verified prior to downlink:

VERIFY ………………………………………….. PRESS
Verify message content and if satisfied

SEND (LSK 6R)………………..………………….PRESS
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Access: WX DEVIATION (LSK 2L) from the DLK ATC ROUTE MOD
REQ Menu.
Data entry on WX DEVIATION

OFFSET (LSK 2L)…………………………….…ENTER
Data range: 1 to 250 NM
Selection is marked with a <SEL> prefix:

DIRECTION LEFT (LSK 2R)…….………….…..PRESS
DIRECTION RIGHT (LSK 3R)…………….……PRESS
DIRECTION EITHER (LSK 4R)…………….….PRESS
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ATIS Request
Access: ATIS (LSK 1R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
Data entry on DLK ATIS REQUEST

AIRPORT…………………………………………..ENTER
Selection is marked without “<” or “>”:
ARRIVAL (LSK 2L)…….……………….…….…..PRESS
DEPARTURE (LSK 3L)…………….……….…….PRESS
ARRIVAL/AUTO UPDATE (LSK 4L)…….……...PRESS
TERMINATE AUTO UPDATE (LSK 5L)……..….PRESS
ENROUTE (LSK 2R) ……………………………...PRESS
If the pilot prefers the uplink format to be optimized for the MCDU
then the pilot toggles the prompt FORMAT FOR (LSK 1R) to
display MCDU. If the pilot prefers the uplink format to be optimized
for the printer then the pilot toggles the prompt FORMAT FOR
(LSK 1R) to display PRINTER.
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DEPART Request
Access: DEPART(LSK 2R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
Data entry on DLK DEPART REQUEST

ORIG/DEST…………..………………….………..ENTER
STAND………………………………………….....ENTER
CALL SIGN………………………………………..ENTER
ATIS ID…………………………………………….ENTER
FREE TEXT (OPTIONAL)...………………………ENTER
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PUSHBACK Request
Access: PUSHBACK(LSK 3R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
Data entry on DLK PUSHBACK CLR REQUEST

ORIG/DEST………..……………………….……..ENTER
STAND………………………………………….....ENTER
SCHEDULED DAY/TIME OF DEPARTURE..….ENTER
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TAXI Request
Access: TAXI (LSK 4R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
Data entry on DLK TAXI CLR REQUEST

ORIG/DEST…………..……………………………ENTER
LOCATION…….……………………………….....ENTER
SCHEDULED DAY/TIME OF DEPARTURE…....ENTER
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OCEANIC Request
Access: OCEANIC (LSK 5R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
Data entry on DLK OCEAN CLR REQUEST

ATC CENTER ACARS ADDRESS………SELECT or ENTER
The menu will typically contain one or more oceanic ATC center
addresses if this function is expected to be used.
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Data entry on DLK OCEAN CLR REQUEST
ENTRY POINT…….………………………………ENTER
ETA ………………………………………………..ENTER
ALT REQUEST (in FL)…………………………....ENTER
SPEED REQUEST (in M)………..………………..ENTER
FREE TEXT (OPTIONAL)………………………..ENTER
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TWIP Request
Access: TWIP (LSK 6R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.
Data entry on DLK TWIP REQUEST

AIRPORT …………………………………………ENTER
Selection is marked without “<” :
SINGLE REQ (LSK 2L)…….………………….….PRESS
REQ AUTO UPDATE (LSK 3L)…………….…….PRESS
TERMINATE AUTO UPDATE (LSK 4L)……..….PRESS
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Response to ATC Instruction Delivery
Access: ATC LOG (LSK 6R) on the DLK ATC menu.

Incoming ATC Messages and ARINC 623 uplink messages are
annunciated with visual indicators and a chime. ATC UPLINK is
displayed in the MCDU scratch pad. The status of the message is
indicated above the right side of the title. The details of the external
visual indicator will depend on the installation and aircraft type.
The following screens use a “CLIMB TO FL300” instruction as an

example. The procedure and timing sequence are valid for all responses
to ATC.
If the message text is longer than the title line then the plus “+” character
is displayed on the right to indicate that there is more to the message.
OR
PRESS PRESS
An ATC instruction (message status NEW) has arrived.

The message must be opened.
CLIMB TO FL300 (LSK 1L or LSK 1R)………….PRESS
The screen changes to DLK ATC UPLINK MSG screen with the allowed
response options for the displayed message. Message status changes to
OPEN.
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If the Flight Crew needs more time to evaluate the ATC instruction in the
message then the Flight Crew should select the STANDBY response
which will re-start the 100 second timer. The Flight Crew has 100
seconds to respond to the ATC instruction after selecting the STANDBY
response.
STANDBY (LSK 6R)………………………..……PRESS

Resets message expiration timer. Final response, such as UNABLE
or WILCO, required within 100 seconds.
UNABLE (LSK 5L)……………………………….PRESS
WILCO (LSK 5R)……………………….………...PRESS
After sending WILCO or UNABLE response then:

the screen reverts to the DLK ATC MSG LOG
the ATC instruction message status changes to CLOSED and
the response message, WILCO or UNABLE appears in the ATC
message log.
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In this example the CLIMB TO FL300 instruction was answered with
WILCO. The response downlink is displayed with its status. Initial status
is SENDING which will be updated to SENT when the ATC computer
acknowledges receipt.
When an ATC message which requires a response by the Flight Crew

(within 100 seconds) is not acted upon in a timely fashion then the
message status changes to EXPIRED as shown adjacent to LSK 4R. An
ERROR message is automatically downlinked.
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Second Action Response to ATC Instruction (MONITOR)
Some ATC instruction, such as “MONITOR [unitname] [frequency]”

uplink message, require a second action after the WILCO. When the
initial WILCO response action has been selected, the message is closed,
and is listed in the ATC log. For example:
Then selecting the closed message from the ATC MSG LOG, the
message with prompt REPORT> at 5R is displayed:
PRESS
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Pressing 5R takes to the following screen:
The report response is completed when the information is Verified and

Sent:
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Report by Flight Crew (upon request by ATC)
Although a report downlink is required in response to certain ATC

requests, it may also be initiated by the Flight Crew:
Access: REPORT (LSK 2L) from the DLK ATC MENU
PRESS
The ATC report menu provides access to reports on:

PRESENT (1L)………………………………PRESS
PREFERRED (2L)…………………………...PRESS
WE CAN ACCEPT (3L)……………………..PRESS
ASSIGNED (2R)……………………………..PRESS
TOP OD DESC (5R)…………………………PRESS
MONITORING (6R)…………………………PRESS
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The following screens use a REPORT PRESENT ALTITUDE request by
an ATC uplink as an example.
Access: ATC MSG LOG (LSK 6R) on the DLK ATC MENU
An ATC instruction (message status NEW and scratch pad message ATC
UPLINK) has arrived. The message must be opened.
REPORT PRESENT ALTITUDE (LSK 1L or 1R)….PRESS
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The screen changes to DLK ATC UPLINK MSG screen with the allowed
responses to the displayed uplink. The ATC instruction message status
changes to OPEN. The ATC instruction message requires a response
from the Flight Crew within 100 seconds.
STANDBY (LSK 6R)……………………………..PRESS
UNABLE (LSK 5L)……………………………….PRESS
RESPONSE (LSK 5R)………………………….…PRESS

Upon selecting RESPONSE, the screen changes automatically to the
associated DLK ATC REPORT screen.
In this example, the DLK ATC REPORT/PRESENT altitude screen is

displayed.
Data must be entered in order to finish the message composition.

ALTITUDE (LSK 2R)…………………………....ENTER
A message must be verified prior to sending.

VERIFY (LSK 6R)……………………………..…PRESS
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Verify content of intended message and if correct
SEND (LSK 6R)……………………………..……PRESS
Or edit message to change the contents
EDIT (LSK 5L)……………………………………PRESS
After sending a message, the screen changes automatically to the DLK

ATC MSG LOG. The new downlink message has an initial status of
SENDING which soon changes to SENT when the ATC computer
acknowledges receiving the downlink message.
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Some messages contain several message elements. The response selected
applies to the entire message.
A response can contain one or two message elements depending on the

composition of the ATC instruction or request.
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Some ATC instructions do not require a response:
An ATC instruction received in response to a downlink message is

displayed with a colon (:) and followed by a copy of the request and may
require a response.
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New ATC Uplink Message
When a new ATC uplink message arrives, a dynamic prompt “VIEW

ATC MSG” appears at LSK 6L and “<ATC (REQ)” will also appear on
DATALINK (DLK) MENU or “(REQ) ATC LOG>” will appear on the
DLK ATC MENU.
PRESS
PRESS
VIEW ATC MSG (LSK 6L)……………………………….PRESS
Pilot can elect to review message by selecting LSK 6L or to continue

his/her on-going task or clear the advisory by the CLR key.
If only one new CPDLC message exists, selection of LSK 6L “VIEW
ATC MSG” takes the pilot directly to view the message. If more than one
new CPDLC messages exist in the ATC log, then selection of LSK 6L
takes pilot to the ATC log containing the CPDLC messages.
.
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The following example shows when a new ATC uplink message arrives
while pilot is working on a ACARS submenu, the “VIEW ATC MSG”
appears:
PRESS
VIEW ATC MSG (LSK 6L)……………………………….PRESS
After viewing the ATC message(s), selecting LSK 6L RETURN will

bring the pilot back to the menu or screen that he/she was working with.
PRESS
RETURN (LSK 6L)…………………………………...……….PRESS
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SECTION 3 Advisories and Exceptions
MCDU Scratchpad Advisories
Advisory Text Trigger Condition Reset Condition

ATC COMM NOT CMU has not established 5 seconds or the “CLR” key
AVAILABLE ATN communication and pressed or ATN COMM is
one of the inhibited ATC established
menu prompts is pressed
ATC UPLINK New ATC message “CLR” key pressed or pilot
responds to message or
message expires
ATC CENTER NOT On the Notify/Status screen, 5 seconds or “CLR” key
SUPPORTED Pilot enters an ATC center pressed or Data Entry.
which is not contained in
the ATC center table
ATC CENTER Pilot tries to select or enter 5 seconds or “CLR” key
CONNECTED an ATC center that is pressed or Data Entry
already in use.
MANDATORY Pilot presses Verify prompt 5 seconds or “CLR” key
DATA MISSING when mandatory data has pressed or Data Entry.
not been entered
UPLINK MSG Pilot presses Verify or Send 5 seconds or “CLR” key
EXPIRED prompt when uplink pressed or Data Entry on
message has expired while MCDU where Scratchpad
responding to the uplink message is getting
message. displayed.
ATC CENTER A positive response to a 30 seconds or “CLR” key
NOTIFY FAILED Notify message is not pressed or Data Entry
received.
REVIEW Pilot presses SEND prompt 5 seconds or “CLR” key
MESSAGE prematurely (before * is pressed or Data Entry
displayed)
ATC MSG BUFFER send prompt is pressed and 5 seconds or “CLR” key
FULL all of the downlink buffers pressed or Data Entry
are full
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Advisory Text Trigger Condition Reset Condition
IN PROGRESS, On the ATC REQUEST 5 seconds or “CLR” key
UNAVAILABLE MENU the Pilot selects a pressed or Data Entry
request prompt when the <
is blank because a dialogue
of that type is still in
progress.
ATC NOTIFY IN displayed if the pilot tries to 5 second or “CLR” is
PROGRESS edit any of the data on the pressed or data entry
Notify/Status screen while a
Notify is in progress
INVALID ENTRY Data failed validation 5 second or “CLR” is
criteria pressed or data entry
IN USE, CHECK If the pilot tries to select the 5 seconds or “CLR” is
OTHER MCDU ATC Menu and it is all pressed or data entry
ready in use then this
scratch pad message is
displayed. Or
If the pilot tries to select the
AOC Menu and it is all
ready in use then this
scratch pad message is
displayed.
BAD ATC DB, An ATC database with a “CLR” key pressed from
LOAD ATC DB bad ATC Center value was any MCDU or loading an
loaded ATC database that does not
have an invalid value.
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SECTION 4 Message Elements
Downlink Message Elements:
DM Message Intent/Use Downlink Message

Ref # Elements
Responses/Acknowledgments
DM0 The instruction is understood and WILCO
will be complied with.
DM1 The instruction cannot be complied UNABLE
with.
DM2 Wait for a reply. STANDBY
DM3 Message received and understood. ROGER
DM4 Yes. AFFIRM
DM5 No. NEGATIVE
Vertical Requests (downlink)
DM6 Request to fly at the specified level. REQUEST ALTITUDE [level]
DM9 Request to climb to the specified REQUEST CLIMB TO
level. ALTITUDE [level]
DM10 Request to descend to the specified REQUEST DESCENT TO
Speed Requests (downlink)
DM18 Request to fly at the specified REQUEST SPEED [speed]
speed.
Route Modification
Requests (downlink)
DM22 Request to track from the present REQUEST DIRECT TO
position direct to the specified [position]
position.
DM27 Request for a weather deviation up REQUEST WEATHER
to the specified distance off track in DEVIATION UP TO
the specified direction. [specified distance] [direction]
OF ROUTE
Reports (downlink)
DM32 Notification of the present level. PRESENT ALTITUDE
[Altitude]
DM38 Read-back of the assigned level. ASSIGNED ALTITUDE
[level]
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DM Message Intent/Use Downlink Message
Ref # Elements
Reports (downlink)
DM89 The specified ATS unit is being MONITORING [unitname]
monitored on the specified [frequency]
frequency.
DM106 Notification of the preferred level. PREFERRED ALTITUDE
[level]
DM109 Notification of the preferred time to TOP OF DESCENT [time]
commence descent for approach.
Negotiation Responses
DM81 We can accept the specified level at WE CAN ACCEPT
the specified time. ALTITUDE [level] AT [time]
DM82 We cannot accept the specified WE CANNOT ACCEPT
System Management
DM62 A system-generated message that ERROR [error information]
the avionics has detected an error.
DM63 A system-generated denial to any NOT CURRENT DATA
CPDLC message sent from a AUTHORITY
ground facility that is not the CDA.
DM99 A system-generated message to CURRENT DATA
inform a ground facility that it is AUTHORITY
now the CDA
DM100 A system-generated Confirmation LOGICAL
to the ground system that the ACKNOWLEDGMENT
aircraft system has received the
DM107 A system-generated message sent NOT AUTHORIZED NEXT
to a ground system that tries to DATA AUTHORITY
connect to an aircraft when a CDA
has not designated the ground
system as the NDA.
Additional
DM65 Used to explain reasons for pilot‟s DUE TO WEATHER
message.
DM66 Used to explain reasons for pilot‟s DUE TO AIRCRAFT
message. PERFORMANCE
DM98 Only used in error message sent by [free text]
avionics
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Uplink Message Elements:
Ref # Message Intent/Use Uplink Message Element

Responses/Acknowledgments
UM0 Indicates that ATC cannot comply UNABLE
with the request.
UM1 Indicates that ATC has received STANDBY
the message and will respond.
UM3 Indicates that ATC has received ROGER
and understood the message.
UM4 Yes. AFFIRM
UM5 No NEGATIVE
UM211 Indicates that the ATC has REQUEST FORWARDED
received the request and has
passed it to the next control
authority.
Vertical Clearances (uplink)
UM19 Instruction to maintain the MAINTAIN [level]
specified level.
UM20 Instruction that a climb to a CLIMB TO [level]
specified level is to commence and
once reached the specified level is
to be maintained.
UM23 Instruction that a descent to a DESCEND TO [level]
specified level is to commence and
once reached the specified level is
to be maintained.
UM26 Instruction that a climb is to CLIMB TO REACH [level] BY
commence at a rate such that the [time]
specified level is reached at or
before the specified time.
UM27 Instruction that a climb is to CLIMB TO REACH [level] BY
commence at a rate such that the [position]
before the specified position.
UM28 Instruction that a descent is to DESCEND TO REACH [level]
commence at a rate such that the BY [time]
UM29 Instruction that a descent is to DESCEND TO REACH [level]
commence at a rate such that the BY [position]
before the specified position.
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Vertical Clearances (uplink)
UM171 Instruction to climb at not less CLIMB AT [vertical rate]
than the specified rate. MINIMUM
UM172 Instruction to climb at not above CLIMB AT [vertical rate]
the specified rate. MAXIMUM
UM173 Instruction to descend at not less DESCEND AT [vertical rate]
than the specified rate. MINIMUM
UM174 Instruction to descend at not above DESCEND AT [vertical rate]
the specified rate. MAXIMUM
Crossing Constraints
UM46 Instruction that the specified CROSS [position] AT [level]
position is to be crossed at the
specified level. This may require
the aircraft to modify its climb or
descent profile.
UM47 Instruction that the specified CROSS [position] AT OR
position is to be crossed at or ABOVE [level]
above the specified level.
position is to be crossed at or BELOW [level]
below the specified level.
UM51 Instruction that the specified CROSS [position] AT [time]
specified time.
position is to be crossed at or BEFORE [time]
position is to be crossed at or after AFTER [time]
the specified time.
UM54 Instruction that the specified CROSS [position] BETWEEN
position is to be crossed at a time [time] AND [time]
between the specified times.
UM55 Instruction that the specified CROSS [position] AT [speed]
specified speed and the specified
speed is to be maintained until
further advised.
UM61 Instruction that the specified CROSS [position] AT AND
position is to be crossed at the MAINTAIN [level] AT [speed]
specified level and speed, and the
level and speed are to be
maintained.
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Lateral Offsets (uplink)
UM64 Instruction to fly a parallel track to OFFSET [specified distance]
the cleared route at a displacement [direction] OF ROUTE
of the specified distance in the
specified direction.
UM72 Instruction to resume own RESUME OWN NAVIGATION
navigation following a period of
tracking or heading clearances.
May be used in conjunction with
an instruction on how or where to
rejoin the cleared route.
Route Modifications (uplink)
UM74 Instruction to proceed directly PROCEED DIRECT TO
from its present position to the [position]
specified position.
UM79 Instruction to proceed to the CLEARED TO [position] VIA
specified position via the specified [route clearance]
route.
UM80 Instruction to proceed via the CLEARED [route clearance]
specified route.
UM82 Approval to deviate up to the CLEARED TO DEVIATE UP
specified distance from the cleared TO [specified distance]
route in the specified direction. [direction] OF ROUTE
UM92 Instruction to enter a holding HOLD AT [position] AS
pattern with the published PUBLISHED MAINTAIN
characteristics at the specified [level]
position and level.
UM94 Instruction to turn left or right as TURN [direction] HEADING
specified on to the specified [degrees]
heading.
UM215 Instruction to turn a specified TURN [direction] [degrees]
number of degrees left or right. DEGREES
UM190 Instruction to fly on the specified FLY HEADING [degrees]
heading.
UM96 Instruction to continue to fly on CONTINUE PRESENT
the current heading. HEADING
Speed Changes (uplink)
UM106 Instruction that the specified speed MAINTAIN [speed]
is to be maintained.
UM107 Instruction that the present speed MAINTAIN PRESENT SPEED
is to be maintained.
UM108 Instruction that the specified speed MAINTAIN [speed] OR
or a greater speed is to be GREATER
maintained.
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Speed Changes (uplink)
UM109 Instruction that the specified speed MAINTAIN [speed] OR LESS
or a lesser speed is to be
maintained.
UM116 Notification that the aircraft need RESUME NORMAL SPEED
no longer comply with the
previously issued speed restriction.
UM222 Notification that the aircraft may NO SPEED RESTRICTION
keep its preferred speed without
restriction.
Contact/Monitor/Surveillance
Requests (uplink)
UM117 Instruction that the ATS unit with CONTACT [unitname]
the specified ATS unit name is to [frequency]
be contacted on the specified
frequency.
UM120 Instruction that the ATS unit with MONITOR [unitname]
the specified ATS unit name is to [frequency]
be monitored on the specified
frequency.
UM123 Instruction that the specified code SQUAWK [code]
(SSR code) is to be selected.
UM179 Instruction that the „ident* SQUAWK IDENT
function on the SSR transponder is
to be actuated.
Report/Confirmation
Requests (uplink)
UM133 Instruction to report the present REPORT PRESENT
level. ALTITUDE
UM135 Instruction to confirm and CONFIRM ASSIGNED
acknowledge the currently ALTITUDE
assigned level.
UM231 Instruction to indicate the pilot‟s STATE PREFERRED
preferred level. ALTITUDE
UM232 Instruction to indicate the pilot‟s STATE TOP OF DESCENT
preferred time and/or position to
commence descent to the
aerodrome of intended arrival.
Negotiation Requests
UM148 Request for the earliest time at WHEN CAN YOU ACCEPT
which the specified level can be [level]?
accepted.
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Air Traffic Advisories
(uplink)
UM213 ATS advisory that the specified [facility designation]
altimeter setting relates to the ALTIMETER [altimeter]
specified facility.
UM157 Instruction that a continuous CHECK STUCK
transmission is detected on the MICROPHONE [frequency]
specified frequency. Check the
microphone button.
System Management
Messages (uplink)
UM159 A system generated message ERROR [error information]
notifying that the ground system
has detected an error.
UM160 Notification to the avionics that NEXT DATA AUTHORITY
the specified data authority is the [facility]
NDA. If no data authority is
specified, this indicates that any
previously specified NDA is no
longer valid.
UM162 Notification that the ground MESSAGE NOT SUPPORTED
system does not support this BY THIS UNIT
message. (SERVICE
UNAVAILABLE)
UM227 Confirmation to the aircraft system LOGICAL
that the ground system has ACKNOWLEDGMENT
received the message to which the
logical acknowledgment refers and
found it acceptable for display to
the responsible person.
UM233 Notification that messages sent USE OF LOGICAL
requiring a logical ACKNOWLEDGMENT
acknowledgment will not be PROHIBITED
accepted by this ground system.
UM237 Notification to the pilot to send the REQUEST AGAIN WITH
same request at next ATC center. NEXT UNIT
Additional Messages (uplink)
UM165 Used to link two messages, THEN
indicating the proper order of
execution of clearances/
instructions.
UM183 [free text]
UM196 [free text]
UM203 [free text]
UM205 [free text]
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Sidelink Messages:
Message Text Trigger Condition

ERROR: ATC CENTER [facility] The Notification Failed Sidelink is
NOTIFICATION FAILED used to inform the pilot that the
Context Management (CM)
notification (logon) downlink
response was not successful.
ERROR: RESPONSE FROM ATC The Response Not Received
CENTER [facility] NOT RECEIVED: Sidelink is used to inform the pilot
[message that gets expired] that a response from the ATC
Center was not received before the
tts timer expired.
END OF FLIGHT, TERMINATE This sidelink is to communicate to
ATC COMM? the pilot that the end of flight has
occurred and that CPDLC should be
shut down.
ATC COMM TERMINATED The ATC COMM Terminated
sidelink is generated when CPDLC
session is disconnected.
ATC623 MSG RECEIVED A623 message format is not valid.
MSG FAILED FORMAT CHECK
MSG RECEIVED A623 message has an invalid CRC.

MSG FAILED CRC CHECK
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SECTION 5 Acronyms and Definitions
Acronym Description
ACARS Aircraft Addressing Reporting System
ACL ATC Clearance (service)
ACM ATC Communication Management (service)
ADS Automatic Dependant Surveillance
AE Application Entity
AIP Aeronautical Information Publication
AMC ATC Microphone Check (service)
AOA ACARS Over AVLC
AOC Aeronautical Operational Control
ARS Administrative Region Selector
ASE Application Service Element
ASN.1 Abstract Syntax Notation One
ATC Air Traffic Control
ATN Aeronautical Telecommunication Network
ATN ES ATN End System
ATS Air Traffic Services
ATSP Air Traffic Service Provider
ATSU Air Traffic Service Unit
AVLC Avionic VHF Link Control
CDA Current Data Authority
CMU Communication Management Unit
CM Context Management
CMU Communication Management Unit
CNS/ATM Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic
Management
CPDLC Controller Pilot Data Link Communication
DLIC Data Link Initiation Capability
DM Downlink Message
DS Dialog Service
EOBT Estimated Off Block Time
ES End System
ETD Estimated Time of Departure
FPL Flight Plan
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Acronym Description
HMI Human Machine Interface
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization
IS Intermediate System
ISO International Organization for Standardization
LACK Logical Acknowledgement
LAN Local Area Network
LSK Line Select Key
MCDU Multifunctional Control Disp0lay Unit
NA Not Applicable
NDA Next Data Authority
OSI Open System Interconnection
PDU Protocol Data Unit
PER Packed Encoding Rules
POA Plain Old ACARS
P/OICS Protocol/Operational Implementation Conformance
Standard
QOS Quality Of Service
R-ATSU Receiving Air Traffic Service Unit
RCP Required Communication Performance
SARPs Standards and Recommended Practices
SPR Safety and Performance Requirements Standard
T-ATSU Transferring Air Traffic Service Unit
TSAP Transport Service Access Point
TX/RX Transmitter/Receiver
UM Uplink Message
VCI Voice Contact Information
VHF Very High Frequency
WILCO Will Comply
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Term Definition
Abstract Syntax An international standard for specifying data
Notation One (ASN.1) independent of representation.
ACARS Over AVLC ACARS AOC messages using VDL mode 2.
(AOA)
Aeronautical Bit oriented communication network designed to
Telecommunication support ATC applications such as CPDLC, CM,
Network (ATN) and ADS.
Aircraft address A unique combination of 24 bits available for
assignment to an aircraft for the purpose of air-
ground communications, navigation and
surveillance.
Aircraft flight A group of letters, figures or a combination
identification thereof which is either identical to, or the coded
equivalent of , the aircraft call sign to be used in
air-ground communications, and which is used to
identify the aircraft in ground-ground ATS
communication. Per ICAO Doc 9705-AN/956
Sub-Volume 1
Aircraft identification A group of letters, figures or a combination
thereof which is either identical to, or the coded
equivalent of , the aircraft call sign to be used in
air-ground communications, and which is used to
identify the aircraft in ground-ground ATS
communication. Per ICAO Doc 4444-RAC/501
Part 1
Air Traffic Services A generic term meaning variously, ATC unit,
Unit (ATSU) flight information center, or ATC service area
control services reporting office. In this document,
ATSU refers to both human operators (e.g.
controllers) and automated systems (e.g. data
processing systems) at an ATSU, unless
specifically stated otherwise.
Application entity Part of an application process that is concerned
(AE) with communication within the OSI environment.
The aspects of an application process that need to
be taken into account for the purposes of OSI are
represented by one or more AEs.
Application process A set of resources, including processing resources,
within a real open system which may be used to
perform a particular information processing
activity.
ATN end system The portion of the end system (ES) that
(ATN ES) implements the application entities as defined in
the SARPs.
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Term Definition
Enabled In the context of CPDLC, refers to a connection,
which has been activated for operational
exchanges. To become enabled, a CPDLC
connection must have CDA status in accordance
with the SARPs and must have satisfied specific
additional requirements specified in this
document.
End System (ES) A system that contains the OSI seven layers and
contains one or more end user application
processes.
POA Plain Old ACARS: Character oriented messages
and communication network in use for many years
(VDL mode 0 and VDL mode A)
Receiving ATS Unit The ATS unit that will next assume control
(R-ATSU) responsibility of a flight.
Transferring ATS Unit The ATS unit that is transferring control
(T-ATSU) responsibility of a flight.
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................... 2

SECTION 2 OPERATIONAL OVERVIEW............................................ 3

SECTION 4 MESSAGE ELEMENTS.................................................. 43

SECTION 5 ACRONYMS AND DEFINITIONS................................... 51

This information guide is intended as a general explanation of how to use

Airline Application (ACARS) Menu

ATC Menu Structure

Selecting <DLK displays the Data Link main menu:

There are 2 forms of ATC datalink:

Access: NOTIFY (LSK 5R) in the DLK ATC MENU

NOTIFY is displayed adjacent to LSK 6R to indicate when VDL mode 2

Example of ATC Center Address Menu

CALL SIGN (LSK 2L)...……….……………………ENTER

ORIG/DEST (LSK 3L)..…………………………… ENTER

ATC Center will not be able to re-establish CPDLC communication

TERMINATE (LSK 3R)………………………….…PRESS

Confirm termination process:

Access: REQUEST (LSK 1L) from the DLK ATC Menu

Refer to section 4 – Downlink Message Set – for all available messages.

An example is used to outline the general process to post an altitude

EXAMPLE: “Request Altitude 9000 feet due to aircraft performance”

Access: ALTITUDE from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu

Data entry on DLK ATC ALTITUDE REQ

Add optional information to request.

More messsage options available by selecting

Any selection is marked with a <SEL> prefix:

Any Request must be verified prior to downlink:

Verify message content and if satisfied

If the the downlink message is a request then a timer is started which

Data entry on DLK ATC SPEED REQ

ROUTE MOD Request:

Any Request must be verified prior to downlink:

Verify message content and if satisfied

Data entry on WX DEVIATION

Selection is marked with a <SEL> prefix:

Data entry on DLK ATIS REQUEST

Access: DEPART(LSK 2R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.

Data entry on DLK DEPART REQUEST

Access: PUSHBACK(LSK 3R) from the DLK ATC REQUEST Menu.

Data entry on DLK PUSHBACK CLR REQUEST

Data entry on DLK TAXI CLR REQUEST

Data entry on DLK OCEAN CLR REQUEST

Data entry on DLK TWIP REQUEST

Access: ATC LOG (LSK 6R) on the DLK ATC menu.

The following screens use a “CLIMB TO FL300” instruction as an

An ATC instruction (message status NEW) has arrived.

STANDBY (LSK 6R)………………………..……PRESS

After sending WILCO or UNABLE response then:

When an ATC message which requires a response by the Flight Crew

Some ATC instruction, such as “MONITOR [unitname] [frequency]”

The report response is completed when the information is Verified and

Although a report downlink is required in response to certain ATC

Access: REPORT (LSK 2L) from the DLK ATC MENU

The ATC report menu provides access to reports on:

STANDBY (LSK 6R)……………………………..PRESS

UNABLE (LSK 5L)……………………………….PRESS

RESPONSE (LSK 5R)………………………….…PRESS