Radio Management Panel (RMP)

Question 1

How are the communications radios controlled?

Answer 1

 From any one of the three Radio Management Panels (RMPs)

Question 2

Which RMP is powered in the Emergency Electrical Configuration?

Answer 2

 RMP1

Question 3

Which communication radios are powered in the Emergency Electrical Configuration?

Answer 3

 VHFCOM1,HF1

Question 4

What would cause the SEL indicator to illuminate on both RMPs?

Answer 4

When a communication radio normally associated with one RMP is tuned by another RMP.

Question 5

What is the significance of selecting the NAV key on an RMP?

Answer 5

•  The FMGS cannot auto-tune navaids
•  The RMP now controls the VOR/ILS receivers
•  NAV key on RMP 3 has no effect
•  Normal radio communication is still available

Question 6

If RMP 1 fails, how can VHF 1 still be used?

Answer 6

 By using RMP2 or 3