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The Centralized Maintenance System (CMS) groups the maintenance of the avionic suite (AVS) and the maintenance
systems of other aircraft systems (A/C systems).
- The Avionic Suite (AVS) maintenance function is managed by the Centralized Maintenance Application (CMA ) of CAC.
- The maintenance function of the other aircraft systems is managed by the Data Management Unit (DMU) software part
of the Multi-Purpose Computer (MPC).

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The DMU manages also:
- MFC maintenance function
- EEC maintenance function (Engine)
- PEC maintenance function (Propeller)
- FCU maintenance function (Fuel)

The CMS allows the maintenance operator to access the

following information through a single interface (MCDU):
- Failures detected during the last flight
- Failures currently detected (aircraft on ground)

Note: This access can be performed through both MCDU but not simultaneously

The AVS Maintenance System provides additional features:

- System test and report
- System identification and AVS configuration report
- Class 2 failures report

Note: Failures are classified in two classes depending on the severity of effect on system operation:
- Class 1: Failure with flight deck effects.
- Class 2: Minor failure without flight deck effects.

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The maintenance function of the MPC provides additional features:
- display and record various A/C parameters
- Customize various functions
- manage A/C parameters
- report various A/C systems
It is also possible to provide, through ACMS menu, the maintenance functions directly under control of MPC (PEC/EEC,
MFC, FCU).

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In addition to pilot remarks recorded in the aircraft logbook, the operator can rely on the "LAST FLIGHT REPORT"
(in CMC menu) to identify any warning and caution occurred during the last flight.
This report should be the main point of entry into the maintenance system.

The Aircraft Centralized Maintenance System (ACMS) allows the maintenance operator to access information through
a single interface, the Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU)

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The Aircraft Centralized Maintenance System (ACMS) allows the maintenance operator to access information through a
single interface, the Multipurpose Control and Display Unit (MCDU)

The Centralized maintenance system (CMS) fulfills the two followings function:

- Maintenance of new avionic systems (AVS) is managed by the Centralized Maintenance Application (CMA ) of CAC.

- Maintenance of aircraft systems (A/C System) is managed by the Data Management Unit (DMU) software part of the Multi-
Purpose Computer (MPC).

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The electrical supply provides power for the Centralized Maintenance System The CMS acquires the current date and
time from electronic clocks
.Note: in case of failure from the clocks, the current date and time are provided by the Flight Management System
(FMS1 or FMS2), embedded on Display Unit 2 and 4.

The CMS acquires the AVS configuration from the Flight Data
Acquisition embedded on Display Unit.
The CMS exchange several information with A/C systems.
The CMS acquires the CCAS information from the Flight Warning
Application (FWA) of CAC and from the MFC.
The CMS dialogue with:
- PCMCIA card
- MCDU (1/2)
- Printer
- ACARS (If installed)
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