Version monitoring

Version Modification Date

1.0 Initial document July 2010
1.1 VGA definition November 2010
1.2 Details added on Modify and ERF sections April 2011
2.0 Weight and Balance module incorporation September 2012
2.1 Load and Trim sheet modification (§8.2). August 2013
3.0 SPS on iPad addition, NL speeds (takeoff), Reverse display, Power January 2014
entry field (landing), GA display (landing)
3.1 Addition of the limitation code “6-Brake Energy” at landing (§5.4.1) June 2014
4.0 General - SPS interfaces modifications. October 2015
General - Back option for SPS on Windows (§3.2.2)
Takeoff and Landing – Gust entry in Wind input field (§4.3)
WB – Airport selection through a list (§7.2)
WB - Pax type distribution per cabin zone addition (§7.4.1)
WB - Cargo configuration addition (§ 7.4.2 & 8.2.3)
5.0 Release of version 2.0 July 2017
iOS version upgrade
Landing – Delayed braking available
‘Over The Air’ (OTA) features
5.1 Release of version 2.1 January 2018
5.2 Release of version 2.2 June 2018

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1. INTRODUCTION 4

2. GENERALITIES 5

2.1. COLOUR CODE 5

2.2. FILL-IN RULES 5
2.3. SPS/USER MESSAGES 6

3. LAUNCH SPS/USER 6

3.1. WELCOME PAGE 6

3.2. UPDATE PACKAGE UPLOADING THROUGH ‘OVER THE AIR’ (OTA) FUNCTION (FOR IPAD) 7
3.3. TOOLBARS 9
3.3.1. TOP TOOLBAR 9
3.3.2. SIDE TOOLBAR 9

4. TAKEOFF MODULE 10

4.1. INTRODUCTION 10
4.2. MAIN INTERFACE 11
4.3. ENTRY FIELDS DESCRIPTION 11
4.4. CALCULATION 14
4.4.1. REGULATORY TAKEOFF WEIGHT CALCULATION 15
4.4.2. TAKEOFF CARD CALCULATION 15

5. LANDING MODULE 17

5.1. INTRODUCTION 17
5.2. MAIN INTERFACE 18
5.3. ENTRY FIELDS DESCRIPTION 18
5.4. NORMAL DISPATCH CALCULATION 20
5.4.1. REGULATORY LANDING WEIGHT CALCULATION 20
5.4.2. LANDING CARD CALCULATION 21
5.5. EN-ROUTE FAILURE CALCULATION 22

6. TAKEOFF AND LANDING CALCULATION OPTIONS 23

6.1. MODIFY 23
6.2. MEL 24
6.3. EN-ROUTE FAILURE (LANDING MODULE) 24

7. WEIGHT AND BALANCE MODULE 25

7.1. INTRODUCTION 25
7.2. INTERMEDIATE PAGE 26
7.3. MAIN INTERFACE 26
7.4. ENTRY FIELDS DESCRIPTION 27

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7.4.1. PASSENGER CONFIGURATION 27
7.4.2. CARGO CONFIGURATION 30
7.5. CALCULATION 31
7.6. OPTIONAL FUNCTIONS 32
7.6.1. UNDERLOAD (U/L) 32
7.6.2. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND LAST MINUTE CHANGE (ACK LMC) 33
7.6.3. DATA TRANSFER 33
7.6.4. SEND 34

8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS 34

8.1. SAVE 34
8.2. PRINT 34
8.2.1. TAKEOFF AND LANDING DATACARDS 34
8.2.2. PAX CONFIGURATION LOAD AND TRIM SHEET 35
8.2.3. CARGO CONFIGURATION LOAD AND TRIM SHEET 35

9. GLOSSARY 36

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 1. INTRODUCTION
The Single-point Performance Software (SPS) is the software that allows the crew or operational ground
staff to achieve fast, optimised, real-time takeoff, landing and load & trim computations.
The SPS falls in two parts:
- the SPS/ Administrator, hosted on Flight Operations Software (FOS) and dedicated for databases
creation and management, update generation; and
- the SPS/ User, which is composed of three computation modules: Takeoff, Landing and Weight &
Balance.
SPS/ User computations are based on airlines customised databases (airport, fleet and configuration)
generated via the SPS/ Administrator.
SPS/User can be hosted on any ground PC or class 1 or 2 EFB as specified in the installation document. An
example of SPS deployment in an airline is presented here below:

FLIGHT OPS ENGINEERS

DISPATCHERS

LOADMASTERS

- Databases management
- Takeoff & Landing cards
- Back office calculations
- Weight limitations
- Pilots’ support
- Load & trim sheets

PILOTS ON GROUND

- Takeoff & Landing cards

- Weight limitations
- Load & trim sheets

PILOTS ON BOARD
Takeoff & Landing cards
Load & Trim sheet

Administrator
- Takeoff & Landing cards
- Weight limitations
Users - Load & trim sheets
- Following en-route failure

Results

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2. GENERALITIES
2.1. Colour code
SPS/User follows colouring rules, specific colours to identify:
Green Possible execution or calculated value
Yellow Non-validated user entry
Cyan Validated user entry or default data
White Labels or recalled data
Blue Data modified
Orange MEL or en-route failure selection
Red Warning

2.2. Fill-in rules

SPS/User can be used either with virtual or physical keyboard.
Each entry needs to be validated (<ENTER>). Several entries could be validated at a same time. Activation
of particular field could depend on validation of previous ones.
Fields are of three kinds:
- Drop-down list: to be unlocked with mouse or finger. List can be unrolled on their
whole width. User choice is then validated with virtual or physical keyboard
(<ENTER>). If set in SPS/Administrator, default value could be proposed to the user
in particular fields. If value is unique, it is displayed without the possibility to change.
Lists can be filtered by typing-in the first letter of the desired selection.

- Text field: to be unlocked with mouse or finger or activated during

navigation. Most of fields are format restricted.
- Choice button: to be selected with mouse or finger.

Navigation could be done either with virtual keyboard as defined here below, or with physical keyboard
using tab (to navigate between fields) and arrows keys (to navigate within drop-down lists).
If set in the SPS/Administrator the virtual keyboard will be automatically activated as soon as a field is
activated or a validation is required.

Allows user entry validation in the current

field and navigation to the previous field

Allows user entry validation in the current

field and navigation to the next field

Clears the active field or return to default

value

Allows validation of entry(ies)

Allows navigation in drop-down list

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 2.3. SPS/User messages
SPS/User could display warning or error messages:
- On field validation, if data format is invalid or value is out of range. The message will be displayed in red
in the field.

- On calculation execution, if entries are not compatible or

if limitations are exceeded, a message will be displayed in
a pop-up window, with a <OK>.

3. LAUNCH SPS/USER
SPS/User can be run via the Windows Menu: click on “Windows Menu”, “All programs”, “ATR”, “ATR
Performance Software” and launch the software by clicking on “SPS”.

3.1. Welcome page

The SPS/User welcome page allows the user:
- To have access to SPS version number, current date and databases effective date (configuration and
fleet files, airport database). SPS version is given by ATR; each database effective date (database
activation date) is given within SPS/Administrator.
- To select the aircraft (mandatory input); SPS/User calculations being linked to aircraft selection. The
aircraft is identified by the name given in the SPS/Administrator; it could be for example a registration or
an aircraft type.
- To fill-in flight number: depending on the SPS/Administrator.

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Once all mandatory inputs are validated, <EXEC> button becomes active.

Click on <EXEC> to enable computation modules. Access is done through the top toolbar.

3.2. Update package uploading through ‘Over The Air’ (OTA) function (for iPad)
‘Over The Air’ (OTA) function allows transferring SPS files wirelessly to iPads.
Note: OTA function is enabled in ‘Settings’ application, ‘SPS’.

- If new content is available, the “UPDATE”

button is highlighted.
Note: a spinner on the status bar is rolling
while checking for new content or
synchronizing the SPS files from the server.
“UPDATE” button is highlighted only when full
content has been correctly downloaded on
the device.

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 - Click on “UPDATE” button.
A message confirms that the update has been
successfully done.

- Databases effective dates can be

checked.
Note: Databases will be activated
immediately only if the effective date is
anterior or equal to the current date. If
the effective date is posterior to the
current date, the database will be
automatically activated at the defined
date.
Only the active databases effective dates
are displayed here.

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 3.3. Toolbars
SPS software has been designed to fit with ATR certified EFB CMC PilotView®. Some function buttons are
therefore placed against the top and the right side of the application to be used directly with the function keys
of the EFB.
3.3.1. Top toolbar

The top toolbar allows the user to select Takeoff, Landing or Weight & Balance module. Selection of module
can be done anytime; all validated inputs and outputs being kept while switching between modules.
Aircraft type and registration are recalled in the top toolbar, as well as flight number if filled-in.

3.3.2. Side toolbar

The right side toolbar allows the user to access specific functions.

To clear all fields, except MEL and airport modifications (Takeoff and Landing
modules). Or to return to Configuration selection intermediate page (Weight and
Balance module). A confirmation will be requested.

To display / hide the virtual keyboard.

To launch the calculation. <EXEC> button become active as soon as all mandatory
inputs are validated.

To save the calculation into a dedicated file.

To print the calculation.

<BACK> to return to previous page, non-validated entries will have to be

confirmed.
Note: Confirmation will be asked when returning to the Welcome page, as data
from all modules will be reset.

<EXIT>, shown on Welcome page only: to exit the application, a confirmation will
be requested.
Note: This is the only way to exit the application (the top-right red cross on the
toolbar (when shown) is unactive).

Only <BACK> button exists on iPad version. To return to previous page, non-validated entries
will have to be confirmed.
Note: Confirmation will be asked when returning to the Welcome page, as data from all
modules will be reset.

Important: To reset all the calculations between two flights: Go back to the Welcome page, and press
<CLEAR ALL>

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4. TAKEOFF MODULE
4.1. Introduction
Takeoff module allows the computation of the following parameters:
- weight limitation and associated limitation codes,
- takeoff speeds, manoeuvre speeds and reference landing speed,
- torques,
- trim setting,
- acceleration height.
Two kinds of computation can be done:
- Regulatory TakeOff Weight (RTOW) calculation: the maximum takeoff weight allowed is calculated
based upon applicable limitations and input data.
- Takeoff parameters calculation: all parameters are calculated based upon applicable limitations and
given input weight.

Airport Weather Aircraft

Flaps, power, AC, De-
Rwy, condition Wind, Temp, QNH, Icing icing fluids

Weight & CG

Data card
RTOW RTOW, TQ, Speeds, Accel alt.,
Trim

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 4.2. Main interface
SPS/User takeoff module window is divided into two parts; the upper part being dedicated to inputs and the
lower part to outputs.

If automatically activated, the virtual keyboard will be displayed in the lower part of the screen at takeoff
module selection.

4.3. Entry fields description

1 2

4 10

5 11

6 12

7 13

8 14

9 15

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 1. Airport
Drop-down list. To select the airport used for the calculation. Displays airports available in the SPS airport
database.
2. Runway
Drop-down list, automatically unrolled after airport selection. To select the runway used for the calculation.
Displays available runways defined for this airport in the SPS airport database.
Note:
Once all main screen inputs are filled-in, if user:
- changes the runway, all inputs remain valid, cross wind and head/tail wind components are re-computed
(if entered in “direction/force”),
- changes the airport, all inputs are reset to blank or default, except MEL item(s).
3. Airport data
Access to <DATA> page is given once both airport and runway are selected. Takeoff <DATA> page displays
airport and runway characteristics, N-1 procedure and obstacles with their reference.
4. Wind
Wind can be entered:
- In “direction/force” (_ _ _ /_ _ or _ _ _ / _). SPS will automatically compute lateral (X for crosswind) and
longitudinal (H/T for headwind or tailwind) wind components at entry validation; this using runway
heading defined in the airport database.
For example:

, associated with RWY 14 (heading 140°) is displayed after user

validation,

, associated with RWY 32 (heading 320°) is displayed after user

validation.

- In “direction/force/Gust” (_ _ _ /_ _G_ _ or _ _ _ / _G_ _). SPS will automatically compute lateral (X for
crosswind) and longitudinal (H/T for headwind or tailwind) wind components including gust at entry
validation; this using runway heading defined in the airport database.
Note: Gust must be at least 10 kt higher than the steady wind.
For example:

, associated with RWY 14 (heading 140°) is displayed after user

validation,
Note: Wind including gust is considered for crosswind and tailwind limitations: e.g. if maximum tailwind
is 15 kt, this will be wind including projected gust.

- Using headwind component:

Headwind or is displayed after user validation.

- Using tailwind component:

Tailwind or is displayed after user validation.

Note: If wind is entered in “direction/force” or “direction/force/Gust” format, SPS will check crosswind
limitations (value to be set in SPS/Administrator): a warning message is displayed in case limit is exceeded.
If wind is entered directly using longitudinal components, crosswind limitations will not be checked.
5. Runway conditions
Drop-down list. Displays all runway conditions certified for the selected aircraft version.

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 6. Temperature
Temperature can be entered:
- In default unit, temperature being automatically converted in alternative unit at entry validation. Default
unit is defined in the SPS/Administrator and is displayed between brackets.

Celsius default unit defined

Default Unit Temp. value in Temp. value in

default Unit alternative unit

Fahrenheit default unit defined

- In alternative unit, type-in value being followed by “C” or “F” depending on the alternative unit.
If default unit is Celsius:

Temperature or is displayed after user

validation.
If default unit is Fahrenheit:

Temperature or is displayed after

user validation.

7. QNH pressure
QNH can be entered in hectoPascal (hPa) or inches of Mercury (inHG).
Default unit is defined in the SPS/Administrator and is displayed between brackets. Typed-in QNH unit is
automatically detected by the SPS and QNH is converted in alternative unit at entry validation.

hPa default unit defined

Default Unit Temp. value in Temp. value in

default Unit alternative unit

inHg default unit defined

If default unit is hPa:

QNH or is displayed after user validation.

If default unit is inHG:

QNH or is displayed after user validation.

8. Icing
Drop-down list. Allows selection of atmospheric icing or no icing conditions. If icing conditions are to be
encountered at or below acceleration altitude icing conditions must be selected.

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 9. Fluids II/IV
Drop-down list, optional field activated in SPS/Administrator. Allows the selection of the methodology used
for the takeoff calculation when aircraft is de-iced with anti-icing fluids type II or IV. Methods name can be
customised in SPS/Administrator to fit with airlines procedures.

10. Flaps
Drop-down list. Allows selection of takeoff flaps setting.
Available takeoff flaps settings are defined in SPS/Administrator for normal operations. Flaps 15° is the
standard one but aircraft fitted with appropriate modifications could takeoff with alternative settings.
Default flaps setting is displayed if defined in SPS/Administrator. Otherwise field is empty.
11. Power
Drop-down list. Allows selection of takeoff power setting.
Default power setting is displayed if defined in SPS/Administrator. Otherwise field is empty.
12. Air Cond.
Drop-down list. Allows selection of takeoff air conditioning setting.
Default Air conditioning setting is displayed if defined in SPS/Administrator. Otherwise field is empty.
13. MEL
See §6.2. MEL.
14. Weight
This entry is not mandatory. If filled-in, takeoff card will be calculated. If not, maximum allowed takeoff
weight (RTOW) will be calculated.
Weight must be entered in default unit. Default unit, kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb), is defined in SPS/
Administrator and is displayed between brackets. Format can be the unit or thousand of the unit.
If default unit is kilogram (kg):

Weight or is displayed after user validation.

If default unit is pound (lb):

Weight or is displayed after user

validation.
15. CG (%)
This entry is not mandatory. If filled-in, pitch trim will be calculated and displayed on the takeoff card.
Allows the user to enter the aircraft CG directly in %.

4.4. Calculation
Once all mandatory inputs are validated, <EXEC> button becomes active and calculation can be launched.

Weight and CG are not mandatory to start a calculation, but have an influence on calculation output.
Important: For safety reasons, once calculation has been done and result is displayed, if an input field is
selected (with or without modification), output part will become black or replaced by virtual keyboard (if
automatically activated). A new calculation must be executed to get outputs.

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 4.4.1. Regulatory TakeOff Weight calculation
If weight field is left empty, SPS will compute the Regulatory TakeOff Weight (RTOW): maximum takeoff
weight allowed regarding runway characteristics, weather conditions and aircraft parameters.

Signification of the limitation code can be checked by sliding the mouse pointer on the limitation code, a
highlighted field will automatically appear.

Note: Display of the limitation code is an option, to be set in SPS/Administrator.

4.4.2. Takeoff card calculation

If weight is filled-in, all associated takeoff parameters can be calculated.

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b
h
c

e
i
f

Note: If filled-in takeoff weight exceeds maximum allowed takeoff weight (RTOW), a warning message will
be displayed at calculation execution and RTOW calculation will be performed. RTOW will be displayed in
red.
a. RTOW (Regulatory TakeOff Weight)
Signification of the limitation code can be checked by sliding the mouse pointer on the limitation code, a
highlighted field will automatically appear.
Note: Display of the limitation code is an option, to be set in SPS/Administrator.

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 b. TOW
Reminder of filled-in takeoff weight.
c. OBJ/RTO TQ
OBJective and Reserved TakeOff torques depending on atmospheric conditions (temperature, QNH), runway
data (altitude) and aircraft parameters (100% RTO and/or Boost capabilities).
d. VREF
Reference speed with the following definition:
VREF = max ( VmHB(1) , VMCL )
(1)
in default landing flaps configuration.
Note: Display of “Vref” is an option, to be set in SPS/Administrator.
e. Trim
Trim setting calculated as a function of CG. If CG is not filled-in, “Trim” will not be displayed.
f. Acc. Height or Alt.
Minimum acceleration height or altitude depending on aircraft performances and airport environment; this
one being at least equal to the one defined in SPS/Administrator for the selected aircraft version.
Note: Display of “Acc height”, “Acc alt.” or no display is an option, to be set in SPS/Administrator.
g. Reverse/ No reverse
Indicates if the computation has been done considering the effect of the reverses or not. Displayed for
information.

h. V1, VR & V2
Takeoff speeds (decision, rotation and climb).
“NL” may be displayed besides V1, VR and V2. This means that
they are the “NL speeds”, and that NL speeds from the FMS or
from the QRH may be used directly for takeoff.
Note: NL speeds may be displayed even if the limitation code
is not “NL”. This corresponds to conditions where the TOW is
below RTOW enough to permit the use of those speeds, as
computed by the SPS.

i. VmLB speeds
Computed manoeuvre speeds:
- If no icing conditions selected: VmLB 0° normal and VmLB 0°
icing,
- If icing conditions selected: VmLB 15° icing and VmLB 0° icing.

j. N-1
One engine inoperative procedure defined in the SPS airport database for the selected runway.

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5. LANDING MODULE
5.1. Introduction
Landing module allows the computation of the following parameters:
 Weight limitation and associated limitation code,
 Landing speeds and manoeuvre speeds,
 Go-around torque,
 Maximum single engine go-around gradient,
 Landing distance.
Two different kinds of computation can be done:
 Maximum landing weight calculation: the maximum landing weight allowed is calculated based upon
applicable limitations and input data.
 Landing parameters calculation: all parameters are calculated based upon applicable limitations and
given input weight.

Airport Weather Aircraft

Flaps, power
Rwy, condition, App type, Wind, Temp, QNH, Icing
GA grad.

Weight

Data card
RLW/ Max LW RLW/ Max LW, TQ, Speeds,
Max GA grad, RLD/ALD

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 5.2. Main interface
SPS/User landing module window is divided into two parts; the upper part being dedicated to inputs and the
lower part to outputs. Outputs part is then sub-divided in two tabs: one for dispatch calculation, the other
one for en-route failure calculation.

If automatically activated, the virtual keyboard will be displayed in the lower part of the screen at landing
module selection.
5.3. Entry fields description

1 2

4 9

5 10

6 11

7 12

8 13

14

16 15

1. Airport - See takeoff.

2. Runway - See takeoff.
Note: Only runways with LDA ≠ 0 are selectable. Runway intersections with LDA = 0 cannot be selected.

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 3. Airport data
Access to <DATA> page is given once Airport and Runway are selected. Landing <DATA> page displays
airport and runway characteristics and GA procedure.
4. Wind - See takeoff.
5. Runway conditions - See takeoff.
6. Temperature - See takeoff.
7. QNH pressure - See takeoff.
8. Icing - See takeoff.
9. Flaps
Drop-down list. Allows selection of landing flaps setting.
Available landing flaps settings are defined in SPS/Administrator. Default flaps setting is displayed if defined
in SPS/Administrator. Otherwise, field is empty.
10. Power - See takeoff.
11. App. Type
Drop-down list. Allows the selection of approach type category.
Available approach types are defined in SPS/Administrator. List is displayed as follows:

Default approach type setting is displayed if defined in SPS/Administrator. Otherwise field is empty.
12. GA gradient
Allows the selection of go-around gradient.
“GA grad.” is filled-in with the approach climb gradient that has been defined for the selected runway in the
SPS airport database.
This value can be overwritten by the user; the new value being strictly superior to the default one; this
except in case visual approach has been selected, minimum value being 2.1% (certification value).
13. MEL
See §6.2. MEL.
14. ER Failure
See §6.3. En-route failure.
15. Weight
This entry is not mandatory. If filled-in, landing card will be calculated. If not, maximum allowed landing
weight (RLW) will be calculated.
Weight must be entered in default unit. Default unit, kilograms (kg) or pounds (lb), is defined SPS/
Administrator and is displayed between brackets. Format can be the unit or thousand of the unit.
If default unit is kilogram (kg):

Weight or is displayed after user validation.

If default unit is pound (lb):

Weight or is displayed after user validation.

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 16. Braking
Drop-down list. Allows selection of braking procedure setting.
Available braking procedure settings are defined in SPS/Administrator. Default braking procedure setting is
displayed if defined in SPS/Administrator. Otherwise, field is empty.
Note: if the ‘Braking’ field is not displayed, the computation is done with normal braking.

5.4. Normal dispatch calculation

Once all mandatory inputs are validated, <EXEC> button becomes active and calculation can be launched.

Weight is not mandatory to start a calculation, but has an influence on calculation output.
For safety reasons, once calculation has been done and result is displayed, output part becomes black or is
replaced by virtual keyboard (if automatically activated) if an input field is activated (with or without
modification). A new calculation must be initiated to get outputs.
5.4.1. Regulatory landing weight calculation
If weight field is left empty, SPS will compute a Regulatory Landing Weight (RLW): maximum landing weight
allowed regarding runway and approach characteristics, weather conditions and aircraft parameters.

Signification of the limitation code can be checked by sliding the mouse pointer on the limitation code, a
highlighted field will automatically appear.
Note: Display of the limitation code is an option, set in SPS/Administrator.

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 5.4.2. Landing card calculation
If weight is filled-in, all associated landing parameters can be calculated.

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b g

c h

d i

e
j

Note: If filled-in landing weight exceeds maximum allowed landing weight (RLW), a warning message will
be displayed at calculation execution and RLW calculation will be performed. RLW will be displayed in red.

a. RLW
Regulatory Landing Weight
Signification of the limitation code can be checked by sliding the mouse pointer on the limitation code, a
highlighted field will automatically appear.
Note: Display of the limitation code is an option, set in SPS/Administrator.
b. LW
Reminder of filled-in landing weight.
c. RLD
Required Landing Distance (RLD), depending on weather conditions, runway data, aircraft parameters and
dispatch landing factor (defined in SPS/Administrator).
d. GA TQ
Go-around torque, depending on weather conditions (temperature, QNH), airport data (altitude) and Boost
(if available).
e. Max GA Grad (OEI)
Maximum approach climb gradient for the filled-in landing weight.
Note: Following configuration is considered: one engine inoperative, go-around thrust on the remaining
engine, gear retracted, flaps in approach configuration.
f. Reverse/ No reverse
Indicates if the computation has been done considering the effect of the reverses or not.
Note: If activated by default (administrator setting), reverse may be
deactivated in the <ER Failure> page.
g. VREF
VREF speed with the following definition:
(1)
VREF = max ( VmHB(1) , VMCL ) in landing flaps configuration.
Note: If set in SPS/Administrator, VREF+5 is displayed instead of VREF and is used for VAPP calculation.
Note: In case of single engine operations (En-route failure), VREF is not less than 1.1 VMCA.
h. VAPP
Approach speed depending on weather data (wind and conditions) and aircraft parameters (weight and
configuration).

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 (1)
VAPP = max (VmHB(1) + wind factor ; VMCL ) in landing flaps configuration.
The wind factor corresponds to ⅓ of head wind component velocity, limited to 15 kt.
Note: In normal operation, wind factor includes the gust in full. Wind gust can be taken into account by
adding a factor to the VAPP or by increasing head wind component input.
i. VGA
Go-around speed with the following definition:
(1)
VGA = max (V/Vs ratio x Vs(1) ; 1,1 VMCA ) in go-around flaps configuration.
Note: The V/Vs ratio is set in SPS/Administrator. In certain conditions (CAT II approaches, icing condition),
the ratio is fixed and corresponds to the one defined in the AFM. In case of landing flaps 0°, the VGA is
equal to VmLB 0° normal or icing conditions.
j. VmLB speeds
Computed manoeuvre speeds:
- If no icing conditions selected: VmLB 0° normal and VmLB 0° icing,
- If icing conditions selected: VmLB 15° icing and VmLB 0° icing.
k. GA
Go-around procedure defined in the SPS airport database for the selected runway.

5.5. En-route failure calculation

If at least one En-route failure is selected (See 6.3. En-route failure), En-Route Failure tab is displayed.

Outputs differ from normal dispatch calculation as follows:

- Max LW (Maximum Landing Weight), maximum allowed landing weight considering en-route failure.
- ALD (Actual Landing Distance) calculated applying en-route failure penalty on ALD without failure. If
relevant, ALD also includes the additional en-route landing factor defined in SPS/Administrator.
Note: ALD is highlighted with to draw attention that the Actual Landing Distance is displayed.

Note: If filled-in Landing Weight (LW) exceeds Maximum calculated Landing Weight (MLW), a warning
message will be displayed at calculation execution. Only “Max LW”, “LW”, “ALD” and “Max GA grad” will be
displayed for information only. “Max LW” and “LW” will be displayed in red, as well as limiting parameter(s)
(“ALD” and/or “Max GA grad”).

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6. TAKEOFF AND LANDING CALCULATION OPTIONS
6.1. Modify
If activated in SPS/Administrator, <MODIFY> section allows the user to take into account temporary runway
modification(s) or obstacle addition.
<MODIFY> section can be accessed through the <DATA> page: <MODIFY> button is displayed on the top
right of the window.
Allowed modifications are:
- Runway length decrease from beginning and/or end of TORA. TORA decrement has influence on TORA,
TODA, ASDA.
- Runway length decrease from beginning and/or end of LDA.
- Obstacle addition
Note: If runway length is decreased from end of TORA, stopway and clearway are inhibited.
Note: If the runway reduction has an impact on the obstacle reference set in the SPS/Administrator, the
obstacle position and height are recalculated and are displayed in blue.
Note: Obstacle addition will be done considering obstacle reference set in the SPS/Administrator. If a
runway reduction is also taken into account, the obstacle reference will be the new threshold (from new
beginning or end of TORA).

Modifications are displayed in blue on <DATA> page.

Click on button to go back to the airport <DATA> window and takeoff / landing module main screen.

Modifications are identified by in <MODIFY> page, and

in <DATA> page and takeoff/landing module main screen.

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 6.2. MEL
If activated in SPS/Administrator, <MEL> section allows selection of MEL item. List of MEL items is adapted
to the selected aircraft version.
Note: Only MEL item that impact performances are listed.
Note: Only one MEL item can be selected.
Select the desired MEL item(s) by pressing on it. Selection is displayed in yellow.

Press <ACK> to confirm selection. The selected item(s) is(are) displayed in blue.

Press <BACK> to go back to the takeoff/landing module main screen where MEL item(s) are identified by

.
Only one MEL item can be selected. If a selected MEL item is in conflict with weather conditions and/or
aircraft parameters, a warning message will be displayed at calculation execution.
MEL item list is shared between takeoff and landing modules. Any change on the selected item(s) has an
impact on both modules and invalidates the executed calculations.
Note: Selection of MEL item automatically impacts corresponding affected aircraft parameters. For example

selection of will freeze flaps setting to 0° position without any

possibility to change.

6.3. En-Route Failure (Landing module)

If activated in SPS/Administrator, <ER Failure> section allows selection of one en-route failure item. List of
ERF items is adapted to the selected aircraft version.
Note: Only en-route failures that impact performances are listed. “None” allows doing an en-route
calculation without en-route failure.
Note: Only one en-route failure item can be selected, except for MFC items (two items can be selected to
simulate two MFC fault). “With reverse” is not considered as an en-route failures item and therefore can be
selected simultaneously with another en-route failure item.
Select the desire ERF item by pressing on it. Selection is identified in yellow. Press <ACK> to confirm
selection. Selected item is displayed in blue.
Press <BACK> to go back to the landing module main screen where ERF is identified with

If a selected ER Failure item is in conflict with weather conditions and/or aircraft parameters, a warning
message will be displayed at calculation activation.

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7. WEIGHT AND BALANCE MODULE
7.1. Introduction

The Weight and Balance module allows the computation of an electronic Load & Trim sheet. From the
aircraft, crew and catering configurations; Zero Fuel, Takeoff and Landing weights and the corresponding
indexes are computed. These weights are indexes are displayed on a graphical flight envelop and are
checked to be within the operational limits.

The module integrates several features as:

 automatic distribution of passengers in each cabin zone
 underload assessment
 electronic signature
 electronic sending
 printed load & trim sheet compliant with IATA AHM 517 format
 LMC consideration
 Takeoff/ landing weights and takeoff CG transfer to the takeoff/ landing modules

Aircraft/ Crew/ Fuel Traffic Load

Catering Cargo, Pax
configurations FOB, Taxi, Trip

Pax cabin
distribution
Automatic/ Manual

DOW deviations

ZFW, TOW, LW and

indexes & graphical
envelope

Underload LMC Signature Electronic Transfer to

sending TO & LDG

Paper Load &

Trim Sheet

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 7.2. Intermediate page

The SPS/User intermediate page allows the user to select the aircraft configuration through a drop-down list.

FROM and TO airports are selected through the airports list coming from the airport database or free text
may be typed-in. Those two fields require 3-character IATA or 4-character ICAO airport codes.
The departure airport (FROM) is automatically preset from the Takeoff module, if airport is validated in the
Takeoff module. The same behaviour is applied to arrival airport (TO).

Note: Aircraft configuration is reminded in the main interface when sliding the mouse pointer on the aircraft
type/ registration.
Note: FROM and TO fields are mandatory to be compliant with IATA format requirements for printed Load &
Trim sheet.

7.3. Main interface

SPS/User Weight and Balance module window is
divided into two parts; the upper part being dedicated
to inputs and the lower part to outputs.

If automatically activated, the virtual keyboard will be

displayed in the lower part of the screen at W&B
module selection.

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 7.4. Entry fields description
All the entry fields are in Kg or Lb depending on the setting in SPS/Administrator. All fields must be filled-in
before executing a computation.

7.4.1. Passenger configuration

1 2
3 4 5

6 7 8

10 9

1. Crew
Drop-down list. To select the crew configuration from a predefined list.
List comes from the Fleet database. It is possible for the administrator to set a default
value.

2. Catering
Drop-down list. To select the catering configuration from a predefined list.
List comes from the Fleet database. It is possible for the administrator to set a default
value.

3. Block fuel
This field is a user input. It must be defined in the predefined ranges:
- ATR 42: [0 – 4500] Kg or [0 – 9919] Lb
- ATR 72: [0 – 5000] Kg or [0 – 11023] Lb
Besides, SPS/User W&B module checks the maximum volume depending on the fuel density entered in the
SPS/Administrator. The above ranges are valid for 0.785 kg/L fuel density. In case of lower density, the
above range is reduced.
4. Taxi fuel
This field is a user input. It must be defined in the predefined ranges [0 – 180] Kg or [0 – 397] Lb. A default
value may be set in the SPS/Administrator.

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 5. Trip fuel
This field is a user input. This field is mandatory and has to be in the predefined ranges.
- ATR 42: [0 – 4500] Kg or [0 – 9919] Lb
- ATR 72: [0 – 5000] Kg or [0 – 11023] Lb
SPS/User W&B module checks that Trip + Taxi fuel ≤ Block fuel.
6. Cargo loading
Weight of the cargo loaded in each cargo zone. The cargo zones’ designations and maximum loading are
defined in the SPS/Administrator. Up to 5 cargo zones may be defined. For each zone, the maximum loading
is displayed into brackets on the right of the cargo designation. The weight filled-in may not exceed the
maximum defined for a cargo zone.
The total cargo weight is the sum of the cargo weights of each zone, automatically calculated once cargo
fields are validated.
7. Pax type
Number of passengers of each type. The passenger types’ designations and weights are defined in the
SPS/Administrator. Up to 5 passenger types may be defined. For each passenger type, their weights
(including hand baggage weight if defined) are displayed on the right.
The total is the sum of the numbers of passengers of each type, and the sum of their weights, automatically
calculated once passenger type fields are validated.

The SPS administrator declares if the passenger type occupies a seat or not. When filling the number of
passengers, the SPS/User W&B module checks that the number of passengers occupying a seat does not
exceed the number of seats available in the aircraft.
8. Cabin distribution
Number of passengers seated in each cabin zone. The cabin zone, their designations and their maximum
capacity are defined in the SPS/Administrator. Up to 5 cabin zones may be defined. For each cabin zone, the
maximum capacity is displayed into brackets on the right of the cabin designation. The number filled-in may
not exceed the maximum defined for a cabin zone.
The total number of passengers seated is the sum of the ones from each cabin zone, automatically
calculated once cabin fields are validated.

The SPS/User W&B module checks that the number of passengers seated equals the number of passengers
occupying a seat defined in the <Pax> section.

Note: The total number of passengers displayed in the <Pax> section may differ from the one of the
<Cabin> if passengers not occupying a seat are embarked, which is commonly the case when embarking
infant. One total is the total of passengers on board, and the other one, the total of seats occupied.

Depending on the SPS/Administrator settings, the user has two possibilities to type in the passengers’
distribution:
 Pax number per cabin zone:
The user enters the number of passengers, depending on their type, and then their distribution in
each cabin zone(s).

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  Pax type per cabin zone:

The user selects a cabin zone and then enters in a pop-up the number of passengers in this cabin
zone depending on their type.

9. AUTO CABIN DISTRIBUTION

This is an optional field, only available for 'Pax number per cabin zone’ filling option, activated in
SPS/Administrator. From the number of passengers’ type filled-in, it suggests the optimal passengers’
distribution in the cabin to optimize the CG. To be active this option requires that all previous inputs have
been filled and validated.

The passenger suggested distribution has to be validated (yellow turns cyan). The total number of seated
passengers appears after validation.
The Auto cabin distribution option replaces the cabin distribution manual filling detailed previously.
10. DOW deviations
This is an optional field activated in SPS/Administrator. This opens a window listing the DOW items
considered in the actual DOW. The DOW items designations, actual and maximum weights are defined in the
SPS/Administrator. Up to 4 DOW items may be defined.
User may enter some deviations to the listed DOW items, only if changes to the actual weight are required.
Actual weight is updated once the deviation is validated. The actual weight may vary from [0; Max], as
defined by the SPS administrator.

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If a weight deviation is filled-in by the user, <DOW DEVIATION> button is displayed in blue in the main
W&B page.

Note: A deviation has to be entered only if changes are made to the actual DOW. For instance, if no raft is
finally not loaded in the aircraft “-30” must be entered in the <Deviation> field. Actual weight will be thus
updated to zero.

7.4.2. Cargo configuration

3 4 5
1 2

6 6 6

1. Crew - See Passenger configuration.

2. Catering - See Passenger configuration.
3. Block fuel - See Passenger configuration.
4. Taxi fuel - See Passenger configuration.
5. Trip fuel - See Passenger configuration.
6. Cargo loading
Weight of the cargo loaded in each cargo zone. The cargo zones’ designations and maximum loading are
defined in the SPS/Administrator. Up to 15 cargo zones may be defined (5 for each cargo panel). For each
zone, the maximum loading is displayed into brackets on the right of the cargo designation. The weight filled-
in may not exceed the maximum defined for a cargo zone.

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The total cargo weight is the sum of the cargo weights of each zone, automatically calculated once cargo
fields are validated.
7. DOW deviations - See Passenger configuration.

7.5. Calculation
Once all mandatory inputs are validated, <EXEC> button becomes active and calculation can be launched.

For safety reasons, once calculation has been done and result is displayed, if an input field is activated (with
or without modification), output part will become black or replaced by virtual keyboard (if automatically
activated) A new calculation must be initiated to get outputs.

3
10
4

1. Basic weight and index

Values come from SPS/Administrator. Display is optional and set in SPS/Administrator.
2. Total Traffic Load
Total Traffic Load = Cargo + Passengers Weights.
3. Dry Operating Weight and index
Dry Op. = Basic + Flight and Cabin Crew (and luggage) + Catering + DOW items (+ deviations if defined)
4. Zero fuel weight and index
ZFW = Total Traffic Load + DOW ZF Index = Total Traffic Load Index + DOI
5. Takeoff fuel
Takeoff fuel = Fuel On Board – Taxi fuel
6. Takeoff weight and index
TOW = ZFW + Takeoff fuel TO Index = ZF Index + Takeoff fuel index
7. Trip fuel
Value comes from SPS/User.
8. Landing weight and index
LW = TOW - Trip fuel Landing Index = TO Index – Trip Index

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 9. Takeoff CG and Trim
Center of Gravity and Pitch Trim at Takeoff. Display of CG and/or Trim is optional and set in
SPS/Administrator.
10. Flight envelope
The Takeoff, Landing and Zero Fuel dots are plotted on the Flight Envelope. The graph is zoomed by
clicking on it.
Three different areas are defined on the graph: the wider being the flight limits (dashed lines), the
middle one being the takeoff & landing limits (dashed lines), and the thinner one being the
operational limits (plain lines).
The display of the flight limits and takeoff & landing limits is optional and set in SPS/Administrator.
When executing the calculation, SPS/User W&B module checks that the Takeoff, Landing and Zero
Fuel dots are contained in the operational limits (plain lines). If not, dots are displayed in red, as
well as the corresponding numerical values in the left part.

7.6. Optional functions

All the following functions are optional and activated in SPS/Administrator.

7.6.1. Underload (U/L)

Underload = Limiting TOW - Actual TOW
The underload and the associated limitation type (MZFW, RTOW or RLW) are computed in this window. The
RTOW and/or the RLW come from the existing takeoff and/or landing calculations, or if not computed yet,
are the MTOW and MLW defined by the administrator.

The results of the execution (underload in the defined units and limitation type) are displayed in green.

The U/L button becomes blue when the underload calculation is executed, this until any
of the entry field is reactivated.

Note: If Actual TOW > Limiting TOW, the underload is negative (overload) and the results are displayed in
red.
Note: If Underload is not computed, its value will not be saved or printed.

Click on button to go back to the Weight & Balance main page.

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 7.6.2. Acknowledgement and Last Minute Change (ACK LMC)
The Weight and Balance computation can be electronically acknowledged (name and signature).
Up to three different users can acknowledge the computation: the one that prepared, the one that checked
and the one that accepted. The fields are enabled in SPS/ Administrator.
Note: The signature is deleted with the cross.

LMC description and weight (positive or negative) can be registered.

Important: The LMC weight will not be added to the Actual TOW.

The ACK & LMC button becomes blue when the entire acknowledgement fields are filled-
in and validated this until any of the entry field is reactivated.
Note: The button will not become blue if only LMC are filled-in.

Click on button to go back to the Weight & Balance main page.

7.6.3. Data transfer

Takeoff weight and CG, as well as Landing weight may be transferred to takeoff and landing modules.

If the airport and runway are already validated in the takeoff

and/or landing module (displayed in blue), the weight and CG
values will be transferred as non-validated values (displayed in
yellow) for validation by the user.

If the airport and the runway are not validated in the takeoff and/or
landing module, the weight and CG values will be transferred as
disabled values (grey). After validation of both airport and runway,
they will be displayed in yellow for validation by the user.

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 7.6.4. Send
The Load and Trim sheet printed in pdf format is sent via email to the recipients defined in
SPS/Administrator.

8. ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS
8.1. Save
If Save function has been activated in SPS/Administrator, <SAVE> button is activated after each
computation. While pressing on <SAVE> inputs and outputs calculations are saved in a dedicated folder
(named log) on CSV format.

.csv file generation

8.2. Print
If Print function has been activated in SPS/Administrator, takeoff cards, landing cards and the load & trim
sheet can be printed out on installed printers.
Note: The load & trim sheet is compliant with IATA AHM 517 format.

8.2.1. Takeoff and landing datacards

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 8.2.2. Pax configuration load and trim sheet

8.2.3. Cargo configuration load and trim sheet

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9. GLOSSARY
ALD Actual Landing Distance
ASDA Accelerate-Stop Distance Available
ACK Acknowledgement
C Celsius
CG Centre of gravity
CSV Comma-Separated Values
Dst Distance
EFB Electronic Flight Bag
ERF En-Route failure
FOS Flight Operations Software
ft Feet
GA Go-around
Grad Gradient
hPa Hecto Pascal
Hgt Height
IATA International Air Transport Association
ICAO International Civil Aviation Organisation
inHg Inches of mercury
K Kelvin
kg Kilograms
kt Knots
Lb Pounds
LDA Landing Distance Available
LMC Last Minute Change
m Meters
MEL Minimum Equipment List
Max LW Maximum Landing Weight
MZFW Maximum Zero Fuel Weight
N-1 One engine inoperative
NL Non Limiting
OBJ TQ Objective torque
QNH Mean sea level pressure
RLD Required Landing Distance
RLW Regulatory Landing Weight
RTO TQ Reserved takeoff torque
RTOW Regulatory TakeOff Weight
RWY Runway
SPS Single-point Performance Software
TQ Torque
TODA Takeoff Distance Available
TORA Takeoff Run Available
TOW Takeoff Weight
U/L Underload
V1/ VR / V2 Takeoff decision/ rotation/ climb speeds
VAPP Final approach speed
VGA Go-around speed
VMCL / VMCA Minimum Control Landing/ Airborne Speed
VmLB / VmHB Minimum manoeuvre speed, Low Bank / High Bank
VREF Reference landing speed

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