IFIS Troubleshooting Manual
IFIS Troubleshooting Manual
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FSU 5010 Instructions,
Troubleshooting and
Tips
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Effective Database Dates
The Jeppesen Chart cycle is every two weeks. For a more specific schedule, please contact Jeppesen directly at 800.553.7750
or 303.328.4244. or www.jeppesen.com
Effective dates help standardize the worldwide flow of aeronautical information and updates. The
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) developed the Aeronautical Information Regulation and
Control (AIRAC)1 system, which has associated with it a series of effective dates. These dates occur on
Thursdays at 28-day intervals and ensure significant changes only take effect on the predetermined AIRAC
effective dates. Furthermore, aeronautical authorities are required to publish any changes under the AIRAC
system with defined lead times to allow information to be distributed in advance of its effective date. Charts
do not always include an effective date, but they will always have an issue date. Again, charts that do not
have an effective date are considered effective (usable) upon receipt. Charts that include an effective date
should only be used on or after that date, and if you really want to be exact:
FAA and Canada—Aeronautical information in the U.S., U.S. territories and Canada is generally effective on
the designated effective date at 09:01 Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The effective time applies to
airspace, airways and flight procedures. It allows for implementation between 01:00 and 06:00 local standard
time. Local authorities may change the date or time of implementation due to local operational considerations.
Check NOTAMs and contact local ATC for information.
International—ICAO guidance specifies that aeronautical information should be effective on the designated
effective date at 00:00 UTC. However, national and local authorities often change the effective time to allow
for implementation during the local night or at other times due to local operational considerations. When an
effective time other than 00:00 UTC is used, ICAO requires that it be published in the official Aeronautical
Information Publication (AIP) of the country. Check NOTAMs and contact local ATC for information.
Source: http://ww1.jeppesen.com/documents/aviation/notices-alerts/revision_date_vs_effective_date.pdf
When the chart database is loaded prior to the effective date the File Server Database
Effectivity page may indicate the database is out of date by showing not current in
amber. Check the dates
The chart application shall set the Chart DB End Date to the date specified in the
charts.ini file plus 6 days
[Commentary: Jeppesen Integration calls for DB End Date to be set to DB Begin Date
plus 14 days.
However, we start our calculation with the DB End Date from the charts.ini file
because we have a customer acceptance test DB which has a DB End Date far in the
future and therefore should not expire.
We add 6 days to the Jeppesen DB End Date to provide time for distribution and
loading of the next data base. Jeppesen confirms that this is the actual end date, but
they could not correct their value because other customers have already patched to
adapt to the erroneously early end date in the charts.ini file.]
3. According to Jeppesen, you can load your CD once you receive it. If
loaded prior to the effective date, the dates on the MFD Database
Effectivity page will be in yellow and there will be a cautionary note
stating the charts are not current. This is completely normal. The charts
are designed to include a certain degree of overlap. The new chart
information will represent the most up to date available and the dates will
change to white and current as soon as it becomes the effective date.
4. Yellow (NOT CURRENT) means the information is out of the effective
date range; either early or late. The date will turn white when it becomes
effective, if you have loaded it early. If it is past the effectivity date you
will need to load the new data.
5. All database data (Charts, Navigation, and Emaps) has both early and
late cycle data which covers 56 days of database data. Some systems
will show both at the same time and reflect the non current data in a
yellow font color and current data in a white font color.
Example:
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Unlocking IFIS Charts
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Rules Loading Jeppesen Charts and E-Maps:
1. Charts must be loaded before the Jeppesen subscription key will be accepted by the
FSU.
2. Jeppesen Charts and the FMS database must be linked before the chart main index
focus box can scroll through the chart menu.
a. Look in the upper right of the chart main index for the FMSx label to see that the
databases are linked.
b. If the label is “CHART PRESET” then the charts will not be linked.
CHART FAULT
• Shows when the chart data is
corrupted or the data cannot be
retrieved.
By following these steps you should be able to clear the MFD from using a
default value of Chart Preset to reestablish the FMS/Chart database link
and retrieve charts from the FSU. Note: Manual selection of a chart is
possible in Chart Preset from the “OTHER AIRPORT” selection of the Chart
Main Index.
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3. Position the cursor over CHARTS, and push the PUSH ENTER
button.
4. Position the cursor over SUBSCRIPTION, and push the PUSH ENTER
button. The CHART SUBSCRIPTION dialog box shows.
7. Enter the subscription number, and push the ENTER button on the MKP.
8. Position the cursor over the ACCESS CODE button, and push the PUSH
ENTER button. A cyan field opens below the ADD REGIONS field.
Position the cursor over the new lower data entry field.
9. Enter the access code, and push the ENTER button on the MKP. The
REGIONS ENABLED window populates with available options.
NOTE
If the access codes are entered after a flight plan is already in the
system, it may take several minutes for the IFIS to populate the
information.
Windows XP
• Navigate to C:\Program Files(x86)\Jeppesen\JSUM
• Any folders whose names consist of a long series of letters and numbers are cached terminal charts.
Deleting these will clear out all previously downloaded charts and force JSUM to download the entire
chart set the next time charts are downloaded.
• Note: If other Jeppesen chart viewing software is in use on the system, the charts will actually be
downloaded to that program's terminal charts folder instead
(example:C:\programdata\Jeppesen\Common\TerminalCharts).
• Navigate to C:\programdata\Jeppesen\JSUM
• Note: If you are unable to see the programdata folder, it is hidden. You can navigate there by
manually typing "C:\programdata" into the file location bar at the top of the window and pressing
enter OR by ensuring hidden files and folders are visible in Folder Options.
• Delete the entire contents of the JSUM folder. To properly clear cache, the JSUM folder should be
completely empty.
Any previously downloaded services will now download fresh. This means terminal charts will take
longer to download because the entire database is being downloaded, rather than just the new and
updated charts.
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CURSOR CONTROL PANEL (CCP-3000)
The Cursor Control Panel (CCP-3000)
provides controls for the IFIS
formats.
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Reloading the NODE and FSA
• Prior to sending in the FSU for replacement or
repair you should reload the NODE and FSA
for File Server Unit in your airplane. The CD
comes with the aircraft upon delivery.
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Determine if the GWX-3000 has been enabled,
1. Push the STAT button on the CCP to display the STAT MENU on the MFD.
NOTE: In some installations, operation of the STAT button brings up the last selected status format.
With a status format in view, push the MENU button on the CCP to display the STAT MENU.
2. Turn the MENU ADV knob to position the menu cursor around FILE SERVER CONFIGURATION in
the STAT MENU.
3. Push the PUSH SELECT button to show the FILE SERVER CONFIGURATION page.
4. On the FILE SERVER CONFIGURATION page, GWX-3000/3001 will either be annunciated in white
(disabled) or green (enabled). Only one or the other but never both.
a. If it is disabled, an Encrypted Application Key will need to be purchased to enable the feature.
Push the FORMAT line select key multiple times as necessary to cycle the display to the next available format
until GWX is selected. The GWX image that shows on the MFD when the GWX format is selected is the last
displayed GWX image.
With a GWX format in view, push the MENU button on the CCP to display the GRAPHICAL WEATHER menu
then select OVERLAY LEGENDS.
The RECEIVER ID will be in the lower right-hand corner (the RECEIVER ID is not always annunciated; it may
take up to five minutes to display)
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Entering a Three Character Airport Identifier
ICAO location indicator
The International Civil Aviation Organization establishes sets of 4-letter location indicators which are
published in ICAO Publication 7910. These are used by air traffic control agencies to identify airports and
by weather agencies to produce METAR weather reports. The first letter indicates the region; for example,
K for the contiguous United States, C for Canada, E for northern Europe, R for the Asian Far East, and Y
for Australia to name a few.
FAA identifier
The Federal Aviation Administration identifier is a three- or four-letter alphanumeric code identifying United
States airports. They were developed in the 1960s, replacing an old system that relied on plain language,
Teletype station identifiers, and weather reporting codes.
For nearly all major airports, the letters are alphabetic three-letter codes, such as SFO for San Francisco
International Airport. Minor airfields typically have a mix of alphabetic and numeric codes, such as 8N2 for
Skydive Chicago Airport and C16 for Frasca Field Airport.
Note:
Minor airfields with the FAA three-letter identifier can be input into the FMS navigation database or IFIS-
5000 chart main index as long as it is included in the respective databases.
All major airports require the four-letter IACO airport identifier for the FMS and IFIS-5000.
Note:
The OTHER AIRPORT selection will
only display airport identifiers that have
published terminal procedures in the
chart database.
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