Chapter 9 - Section 9: Human Machine Interface (HMI)

Question 1

What are the main HMIs?

Answer 1

• Onboard information terminal (OIT)
• Onboard maintenance terminal (OMT)
• Portable multi-access terminal (PMAT)
• Flight attendant panel (FAP)

Question 2

What two functions will the PMAT not perform, which could be performed by the OMT?

Answer 2

• BITE tests with caution (where components move or start) are inhibited
• Data loading if the software is coming from the OMT CD drive

Question 3

When will network access connectors located around the aircraft allow connection to a PMAT?

Answer 3

When a ground connection switch is activated in the cockpit and the aircraft is not in flight