SAE ARP1570

The purpose of this document is to describe the recommendations of SAE Committee S-7 for a Flight Management Computer System (FMCS) capable of providing the functions and displays listed below to permit completion of a desired flight plan in an energy efficient and/or cost effective manner while meeting the requirements of Air Traffic Control. The recommendations of this document apply to transport aircraft and describe the operational objectives of the FMCS and related controls and displays.