Patent ID: 6038498
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: G01C

Abstract:
A system for managing check lists in an aircraft, comprising:a memory for storing check list data arranged into a plurality of check lists each containing a plurality of items;a color flat panel display device;a multi-position switch;a sensor system for detecting abnormal conditions each corresponding to one check list; anda flight computer coupled to the memory, display device, switch, and sensor system and responding to:an abnormal condition detected by the sensor system by automatically displaying the check list corresponding to the detected abnormal condition; andoperation of the switch to respective selected positions by scrolling a screen indicator respectively up and down a displayed list on the display device, calling up a menu of check lists if no list is displayed, and displaying the previous check list on a menu;whereby management of the check list data is provided solely by operation of the multi-position switch.