Fmc: Aces Charting ((exclusive))

Feature specification — "FMC ACES Charting" Purpose Enable pilots/operators to create, view, and export ACES (Aircraft Condition/Event Summary) charts within the Flight Management Computer (FMC) interface to improve situational awareness, maintenance handoff, and regulatory reporting. Key user roles

Pilot (PF/PM) Flight Dispatcher Maintenance Technician Ops/Flight Data Analyst

Core features

ACES Chart Overview

Summary view showing active/inactive ACES charts per flight segment with timestamps, aircraft reg, flight number, and status (Draft, Finalized, Sent). Quick filters: date range, flight number, reg, status, event type.

Automatic Data Population

Pre-fill flight metadata (date, time, route, reg, flight number, crew IDs) from FMC/ACARS. Auto-import recorded parameters: engine parameters, fuel, cabin pressurization, altitude profile, airspeed, ATT/altitude deviations, warnings/cautions, autopilot/autothrottle modes, flight crew actions (mode changes), and relevant recorder logs. fmc aces charting

Event Detection & Highlighting

Automated detection of notable events (e.g., exceedances, hard landing, high sink rate, engine exceedance, cabin altitude excursion, TCAS/TA/RA events, stall warnings). Color-coded severity levels and suggested tags (Informational / Advisory / Reportable).

Interactive Time-series Charts

Align multiple parameter traces on a single timeline (altitude, vertical speed, airspeed, pitch, roll, thrust, N1/TIT, fuel flow). Zoom/pan, select time ranges, and synchronized playback with adjustable speed. Cursor readouts showing exact values and timestamps.

Annotation & Free-text Notes