4.9.2
2023-09-20
Update History September 2023
- Raised the compatibility floor to 15.6, in keeping with our "two-back" compatibility policy. This will allow us to use more modern iPadOS features and provide a better and more stable user experience.
- We repaired (again) a Dark Mode glitch in the Flash Cards review feature.
MAX Aircraft
A statement regarding use of EAI in non-icing conditions has been added to the Engine Anti-Ice switches. It is in your Limitations.
All Aircraft
I’ve made changes to the description of the DC bus tie relay.
This has also affected the description and NNC for the TR UNIT light.
3 scenarios; Normal Ops, Glideslope Captured, and Single Electrical Source
Diagrams
Thanks to a reader who caught a mistake in a Hydraulic system drawing - 8 Loss of B on Takeoff.
The stby system was not activated (red line).
More on Diagrams
All of the other Hydraulic diagrams, - 0 thru - 10 have been improved.
More complete drawings of the Autoslat control valve, for those who operate in the “weeds” like I do once in a while.
4.9.0
2023-08-24
BITE public beta.
Additional airworthiness directives
Improved brake system diagram.
HOT WEATHER Ops moved to pneumatics system
Brake system accumulator check change.
Brake Checks
Change to AA: glideslope to be inhibited prior to localizer capture
4.7.1
2023-05-31
What’s New
Version 4.7.1, May 25, 2023, DB 2183, Update History May 2023
We ran into a bug in our development system, so the MAINT/BITE feature is about four weeks behind. It was quite laborious working around it. We’re entering beta testing next week, and hope to have it ready for the June or July release.
FAA released three new ADs this week, and are included in the ADs section.
Per our two-back policy, we’ve finally dropped support for iOS 13 and earlier.
All NG/MAX
Corrections to the Landing Gear:
• Some airplanes were missing the paragraph on the Lever Lock Override Trigger .
• There was an error regarding the tail skid.
• The explanation of the Landing Gear Selector Valve was a mess.
• Nose Wheel Steering switch
• Rudder pedals
• Brake System Notes
• Accumulator. Engine Display Control Panel System Notes or Brake System Notes.
Antiskid System Notes
- cleaned up/rewrote the Antiskid System Notes.
• Added APU BITE TEST CDUs showing APU FUEL FLOW under 4 different configurations:
• Added a diagram of the NGS.
• Added right side pneumatic diagrams of the NG and MAX bleed air systems.
Alaska Airlines airplane
• Added the optional cabin air ozone scrubber to the Alaska airplane, the MAX, and the two (with options) airplanes.
Quizzer additions
4.6.5
2023-04-12
• We’ve added six new Airworthiness Directives, four of which apply to the NG and Max.
All NG/MAX Airplanes
• We continue to expand the MAINT CDU BITE description pages.
• Updated the G5 Interference “Introduction”.
• Re-drew the Nitrogen Generation System (NGS) schematic and re-wrote the general operating information.
• Added an NGS schematic to the Schematics/Diagrams tab.
• Ozone Control Correction
4.6.2
2023-02-19
- Fixed Contact Us
- Fixed the green band display. It was not displaying on all airplanes.
- Cleaned up some of the labeling for the Brightness Control panels and the Background / AFDS Flood Control panel.
- Added the 737-10 Brightness Control panel to carriers that have MAX.
For my own education, added a wiring diagram of the MAX Stab Trim Control System.
MAX airplane > Browse > Control Wheel > System Notes > scroll to bottom, or
Schematics > ATA 27 Flight Controls > Stab Trim Control System .
MAX
- Added a wire diagram to the Stab trim PRI and B/U switch description.
- Added the 737-10 Overspeed/Stall Warning switches to the Stall Warning panel.
- Added the 737-10 Brightness Control Panel to the Captain’s Brightness Control panel.
- Added the 737-10 OVSPD/STALL WRN INHIB flag to the PFD flags display.
UA
Fixed the link to the IRS MSU.
4.5.0
2023-01-18
- New tab bar design
- Minor user interface fixes.
- Renamed "Schematics" to "Diagrams"
- Redid the SPEED TRIM and MACH TRIM drawings
- Added a graphic to the Fire Protection System Notes that includes the lights that illuminate with an engine overheat vs an engine fire.
- Added a “Windy Conditions Recommendation” to the ADIRU alignment process.
- Added a photo of the IDG Oil Sight Gauge, Pressure Release button, and Reset Ring
- Changed the Fuel Measuring Sticks graphic and added a couple of photos.
- Replaced the Crossfeed Valve Open light drawing. Added a wire schematic.
- Rewrote the LE Devices article. Changed all of the drawings.
- Added Altitude Intervention for KaiserAir aircraft YC413
- Added the description of Hybrid GPS Inertial Functionality to the IRS MSU
4.4.0
2022-12-11
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - FEATURE WORK - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
MAINT BITE INDEX (on gnd)
Greatly improved the description of the DFCS and FMCS BITE pages.
Added the CROSSLOAD article.
All Airplanes
Improved the description of the SPEED TRIM and MACH TRIM lights.
Improved the description of the ND Fail Flags, however few are airline specific.
Added photos of the 2 inclinometers and scale in the wheel well.
Made a correction to the MCP Speed switch/mode.
SW Airplane
Added MAINT procedures to many of the A vionics flags on the:
PFD, ND, SPEED TRIM and MACH TRIM FAIL, MCP Lock Up, TAT, GPWS INOP, Nav Control Panel, GPS Fail light.
Updated the GPWS INOP light
Minor fix / correction to the FMAs.
Updated auto throttle disengagement criteria, Placard Limit Reversion, and Min Speed Reversion
AA, KaiserAir, and RYR Airplanes
Updated VNAV switch/mode information on MCP
Updated auto throttle disengagement criteria, Placard Limit Reversion, and Min Speed Reversion
Minor fix / correction to the FMAs.
RYR Airplane
Updated some fleet numbers.
4.3.8
2022-11-20
All Airplanes
Added a schematic and description of the Fueling Panel Control Switch.
Added a drawing and description of the Fuel Measuring Sticks.
Added the placards that are in the Refueling Panel.
Added a drawing to represent the CSD/IDG disconnect mechanism.
NG/MAX
Continuing development of the Data Load Control Panel.
Corrected the description of the NG Wing Anti-Ice System Notes.
Also made improvements to all WAI drawings in Groups and System Notes, to include adding the pressure switches to the MAX WAI drawings.
Added Loss of System A NNC at the end of the A HYD PUMPS description.
Added Loss of System B NNC at the end of the B HYD PUMPS description.
Reorganized some of the MAINT BITE pages to make it easier to follow.
Added the CABIN PRESSURIZATION PANEL BLANKING or DIMMING NNC to the Pressurization System Notes.
4.3.6
2022-10-11
- Added basic information for the Data Load Selector and System Select switch. P-61 Panel (on the right as you enter the cockpit.
- Added the FUEL TEST Panel (P-61) to the CTR FUEL PUMPS switches.
NG and MAX:
NG vs MAX Differences: Made a couple of small text additions and added a “Characteristics” table at the bottom.
NG and MAX: Made a few corrections and cleaned it up.
Added a symbol of the solenoid depressurization valve to hydraulic drawings on the hydraulic control panel.
Made some improvements to the Pressurization Schedule drawing.
Moved the ETOPS fuel crossfeed valve check from the Fuel System Notes to the Crossfeed valve on the fuel control panel.
MAX
Corrected the description of the SPEEDBRAKES EXTENDED light.
AA NG:
Added the alerting system for improper takeoff configuration for: bleeds/packs and flaps/speed brake.
4.3.1
2022-09-14
We report on a carrier what is thought to be 5G Interference during a single CH ILS approach.
All: Added the STANDBY HYDRAULIC LOW PRESSURE NNC.
BBJ Aircraft: Rewrote everything regarding the Aux Fuel system and re-drew all the diagrams.
ALL NG and MAX: Added the EQUIPMENT COOLING OFF NNC to the EQUIP COOLING panel.
MAX Aircraft: Added a drawing of the 737-10 (MAX) BACKGROUND / AFDS FLOOD lights panel.
4.3.0
2022-08-14
App: We’ve made a number of small changes to Limitations to make it a more pleasing experience.
Editorial
ALL Aircraft - Limitations
These airplanes have been updated: (alphabetical). AA, Aramco, KaiserAir, RYR (MAX), and SW. The generic MAX 8 uses the RYR Limits.
All other Limitations sections have been deactivated because I don’t have current data. We depend on our readers for this information.
All NG Airplanes
- Improved the description of the APU low oil quantity, added a couple CDU drawings, and corrected the statement when the ADD vs LOW messages appear.
- Changed the time of 10 seconds to 15 seconds in waiting for an EGT during engine start.
RYR Airplanes
Have started to add the MAX panels.
4.2.7
2022-07-23
Quizzer
Re-wrote 02 Air Systems UID 1168 Single Pack Ops to discuss pack ops during an engine failure.
Added 02 Air Systems UID 1531 APU High Flow Mode
Added 02 Air Systems UID 1868 Hot Weather Ops
ALL NG and MAX
Re-wrote the description of the Flow Control and Shutoff Valve (FCSOV) and added the steps in setting the bleed controls for max cooling on the ground.
MAX
Any time you are down to one AC power source the CAB/UTIL and IFE/PASS SEAT switches are turned OFF.
This ensures the generator load will remain below 75 kVA and protects the generator from overheat.
There are several Non-Normal Checklists that need correcting in the app.
These NNCs have been fixed:
Drive
Engine Fire or Severe Damage
Loss of Both Engine Driven Generators
Fuel Leak
Some NNCs may still need work.
This is not applicable to NG.
4.2.6
2022-07-17
What’s New
Version 4.2.6, July 16, 2022, DB 2043
HOT FIX to address a database corruption. This would have mainly presented as the Quizzer not showing options. Sorry for any inconvenience, and thanks to Scott N for reporting it!
Version 4.2.5, July 13, 2022, DB 2039
Update History July 2022
AA
Fixed the T/O Warning Test. It was producing blanked text.
Browse > Pedestal > Blank panel under the radar control panel > TO CONFIG switch.
FMC GUIDE
Re-organized the Performance pages.
Most of my time was spent on the CRZ 06 Thrust curve.
Lot of work remains to be done on this project.
4.2.5
2022-07-15
What’s New
Version 4.2.5, July 13, 2022, DB 2039
Update History July 2022
AA
Fixed the T/O Warning Test. It was producing blanked text.
Browse > Pedestal > Blank panel under the radar control panel > TO CONFIG switch.
FMC GUIDE
Re-organized the Performance pages.
Most of my time was spent on the CRZ 06 Thrust curve.
Lot of work remains to be done on this project.
4.2.4
2022-06-19
Version 4.2.3, June 17, 2022, DB 2038
MAX
Updated the BLEED NNC
All Airplanes
Made some improvements to the Configuration Warning / Takeoff Warning drawing.
All NG Airplanes
Added a photo of the rudder trim OFF flag.
Added a drawing of the back panel of the pedestal, describing the Interphone jack and Passenger Address hand mic jack.
Also added it to the Service Interphone switch.
If your rear P8 panel is different send a photo and I’ll correct the one currently displayed on your aircraft.
Fixed an error in the description of the Takeoff Warning Horn
Simplified the description of the outflow valve Manual control toggle switch.
AA
Added the Manual Gear Extension Access Door Open light to the back panel of the pedestal.
Added the T/O Warning Test.
Classic Airplanes
Added information to the Takeoff Warning Horn.
FMC GUIDE
Added sample PERF INIT and CRZ pages with Cost Index of 0 (zero) and 500.
Added Performance information to the CLB page.
Made improvements to the CRZ Performance page.
Added Performance information (bottom).
Expanded the LRC chart.
ATC LOGON/STATUS
Deleted the requirement to enter 300 in the MAXU/L DELAY field when logging on.
Added a new selection to the FMC Guide tab called Performance.
Quizzer
Added 1863 to the Flight Controls Lesson. Deals with the rudder trim indicator.
Added many questions to the Performance lesson. Still under development.
4.2.0
2022-04-09
Version 4.2.0, April 8, 2022, DB 2030
Update History April 2022
- - - - - - - - - - - - CAUTION - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
When you park the aircraft with External Power OFF, APU OFF and Battery switch OFF, make sure there are NO lights illuminated in the cockpit.
A BBJ crew had a few lights illuminate after they retracted the fwd airstairs. Imagine trying to check the cockpit for lights while standing outside the airplane.
Maintenance found a bad Stand-By Power switch at the external Air Stair control panel.
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FMC GUIDE
Added description of the Controller-Pilot Data Link Communication (CPDLC) to the ATC page.
FMC Guide > ATC key > ATC > ATC INDEX > LOGIN/STATUS
All Airplanes
Stab trim limit switches
Re-wrote the description of the Classic, NG, and MAX horizontal stab trim limit switches.
Browse > Control Wheel > Stab trim switch > System Notes > scroll down to Stab Trim Limit Switches
Also made improvements to the graphic in Horizontal Stab Trim Operation
4.1.9
2022-03-30
- Hotfix to address display issue in dark mode.
Otherwise, same as 4.1.8:
- Fixed a “how did it ever work” bug. This would cause component notes not to correctly display in rare situations. The symptom would be a truncated note.
- Fixed the appearance of the SWA Classic airplane in Landscape mode.
Added the nose gear to the landing gear schematics
Added a wire drawing of the cockpit lights under standby power.
4.1.8
2022-03-27
- Fixed a “how did it ever work” bug. This would cause component notes not to correctly display in rare situations. The symptom would be a truncated note.
- Fixed the appearance of the SWA Classic airplane in Landscape mode.
Added the nose gear to the landing gear schematics
Added a wire drawing of the cockpit lights under standby power.
QUIZZER
Added questions: (more questions will be added in the next update)
01 Aircraft General > Cockpit Door > 1834
01 Aircraft General > EMER EXIT lights > 1835 and 1836
01 Aircraft General > Floodlights > 1837 and 1838
01 Aircraft General > PASS OXY ON light > 1839
01 Aircraft General > Overwing exits > 1840
4.1.6
2022-02-12
- Updated the P6-3 -800 circuit breaker panel.
- Added several new airworthiness directives, including 5G stuff.
- 5G Interference article.
Schematics: Added items to the MAX differences list.
Quizzer: I have re-written question 1553 in Lesson 8 Fire Protection.
The 2-bottle cargo fire systems in NG and MAX have some differences. This has not been clear in ccipad.
Corrected a mistake in some of the descriptions of the NG 2-bottle Cargo Fire DISCH switch.
The description of the widow construction has been expanded.
Also added a photo of a cracked L2
Added new landing gear UP and DN drawings.
AA Airplane: Updated the ViaSat Reset
4.1.1
2022-01-06
QUIZZER
Changed question 1802 in Lesson 14 Landing Gear about the ANTISKID INOP light.
Fixed question 1015 in Lesson 5 Communications about the R/T - I/C switch.
Thanks to a reader who wrote asking about his brake accumulator not holding pressure. Research has led to this update being mostly about the Brake system.
ALL AIRPLANES
Re-wrote the description of the brake pressure gauge and added drawings.
Wrote a Brake Check Procedure. This is meant to be educational and something you can do when you have time at the gate. Good systems review.
Made improvements to the Gear Retract Braking.
Brake system drawings in pdf.
All brake drawings in the Rudder System Notes have been improved.
A new drawing at ALTERNATE BRAKE SELECTOR VALVE
Added a drawing to the description of Full Alignment.
NG/MAX
Added a note to the description of the Aircraft Interface Device (AID).
Reorganized Flight Recorder System Notes
4.1.0
2021-12-03
- New subscriptions: Airworthiness Directives and HGS.
- Many editorial changes for HGS
- Unbalanced fuel load discussion
4.0.2
2021-11-08
- More HUD content
- Review of fuel imbalance
4.0.1
2021-10-14
Hot fix for crashing bug in Airworthiness Directives feature. Keep those reports coming in!
- Airworthiness Directives
- HGS
- Schematics bug fix
- New engine fire drawing
4.00
2021-10-12
- Airworthiness Directives
- HGS
- Schematics bug fix
- New engine fire drawing
3.996
2021-09-18
Update History September 2021
- - - - - - - - - - - - FEATURE Work - - - - - - - - - - - - -
NG Standby Power Study
MAX
Corrected a mistake in the SPOILERS light on the MAX Flight Control panel.
Statement said it only illuminates on the ground. Wrong.
Corrected description of the Bleed light.
Added Autopilot Operation with One IRU Inop
Simplified descriptions of Thrust Control Malfunction Accommodation and Electronic Overspeed System
Added the EEC ALTN MODE and DSPLY SOURCE NNCs to the EEC System Notes.
NG/MAX
Hydraulic EMDP
Load Shed
Reorganized and re-wrote the Load Shed section.
Broadband ViaSat
A reader has sent a Reset Procedure. NG only.
AA
Updates
Quizzer
Added Load Shed questions. UIDs 1827, 28, and 29.
Rewrote UID1290 (Two Gen ops with Load Shed)