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Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) Message Interface Requirements

For

Air Mobility Command (AMC) Aircraft

And

Mobility Enterprise Information Services (MEIS)

13 October 2010

OPR: HQ AMC/A6IE

Architectures and Engineering Branch

Command and Control Mobility Systems Division Communications Directorate

Headquarters Air Mobility Command Scott AFB, Illinois 62225-5223

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Table of Contents

Contents 1 Scope

1.1 Purpose

1.2 ACARS Overview

1.3 Message Set Parameters

1.4 Interface Design Limitations

1.4.1 89 th

Air Mobility Wing Aircraft

1.4.2 ACARS Message Interface Requirements Deviations

1.5 Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)

2 Applicable Documents

2.1 Government Documents

2.2 Non-Government Documents

3 Downlink Message Specifications

3.1 Request for Initialization Data

3.2 Out, Off, On, In (OOOI) Report

3.3 Summary Report

3.4 Position Data

3.5 Free Text

3.6 Flight Plan Request

3.7 Request for Weather Data

3.8 Weather (PIREP) Report

3.9 Load Report

3.10 Air Evacuation Report

3.11 Tanker Air Refueling Report

3.12 Receiver Air Refueling Report

3.13 Engine Report

3.14 Flight Plan Report

3.15 Response for Flight Plan Uplink

3.16 Air Drop Report

3.17 In-Range/Ramp Services Report

3.18 Emergency Report

3.19 Wind Data Request

3.20 Structural Data

3.21 Waypoint List Report

3.22 Disconnect

3.23 Reject

4 Uplink Message Specifications

4.1 Initialization Message

4.2 Free Text

4.3 Weather (PIREP) Request

4.4 Air Evac Load Message

4.5 Flight Plan Route

4.6 Position Report Request

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4.7 Automatic Response For Weather Request Downlink

4.8 Weather Report

4.9 Wind Data Response

4.10 Reporting Request Message

4.11 Structural Report Request

4.12 Load Report Request

4.13 Summary Message Report

4.14 Flight Plan Report Request

4.15 Waypoint List Request

4.16 Maintenance Response

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1 Scope

1.1 Purpose

The purpose of this requirements specification is to standardize the Air Mobility Command (AMC) Air and Space Operations Center (AOC) Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) data link message set.

This standard is intended to provide both avionics vendors and ground system developers a specific depiction of ACARS messaging with sufficient detail to avoid ambiguities inherent with multiple vendor approaches to ACARS fielding and differences across various aircraft platform reporting capabilities.

Avionics vendors should incorporate this standard to the greatest extent possible; however, it is understood that not all aircraft platforms will permit the development of each message contained in this standard.

1.2 ACARS Overview

The Aircraft Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) is a data link message system which allows command and control (C2) agencies using airline operations center (AOC) messages and air traffic controllers using air traffic services (ATS) messages to communicate directly with individual airborne aircraft.

AMC utilizes Inmarsat Aero-I Satellite Communications Data Link (SATCOM DL), Very High Frequency Data Link Mode 2 (VDLM2), and High Frequency Data Link (HFDL) for sending and receiving AOC messages from mobility aircraft. With ACARS AOC, aircraft operate as integral parts of an airline’s C2 and management systems.

ACARS Enterprise Environment

ACARS is dependent upon a global enterprise comprised of aircraft avionics subsystems, commercial communications services (Inmarsat, HF, VHF), Data Link Service Provider proprietary global ground networks, air traffic service facility subsystems, and each air carrier’s C2 and management subsystems.

The Airlines Electronic Engineering Committee (AEEC) defines equipment and protocols used on the air/ground channel within their documentation.

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1.3 Message Set Parameters

1.3.1 For vendors, individual ACARS messages which cannot be implemented in whole due to aircraft limitations may either be required to provide estimates to enable development of the message or simply omit the message entirely for that aircraft platform.

1.3.2 Individual ACARS messages which may be implemented only in part due to aircraft limitations or when the aircraft design inherently prohibits single or multiple field element reporting within a given message, vendors should develop the message in full as depicted in this standard and institute null values for those elements which cannot be implemented.

1.3.3 Ground C2 systems should develop this standard in its entirety and permit null values in all fields with the exception of:

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address)

Call Sign

Mission Number

1.3.4 Likewise, aircraft vendors must incorporate the following fields into every ACARS message while other elements may allow null values:

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address)

Call Sign

Mission Number

1.3.5 To the greatest extent possible for both avionics vendors and C2 system developers, automation is desired for populating field elements.

1.3.6 ACARS data is ASCII character based and this message set will be delimited by comma and "/"

(slash).

1.3.7 Free text elements must not permit use of comma and "/".

1.3.8 Message construct begins with the Imbedded Message Identifier (IMI) followed by Imbedded

Element Identifiers (IEI) and corresponding data elements.

1.3.9 Each IEI is preceded by a "/" and data elements within each IEI are separated by a comma.

Missing or omitted IEI data elements will be preceded by a comma for those IEIs containing more than one data element. For IEIs with only one data element and that element is omitted, no comma is necessary.

1.3.10 There are no spaces between data elements. Spaces are only allowed in free text.

1.3.11 Each message (downlink and uplink) will embed a 4-character ARINC 622 16-bit Cyclic

Redundancy Check calculated with the first character of the IMI and ending with the fifth to last character of text. The last 4 characters are the embedded CRC.

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1.4 Interface Design Limitations

1.4.1 89th Air Mobility Wing Aircraft AMC C2 system databases contain 89th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) data. The MEIS shall not pass nor receive 89th AMW information via ACARS. The ACARS to MEIS interface shall not adversely impact C2 systems ability to restrict 89th AMW data.

1.4.2 ACARS Message Interface Requirements Deviations

All platform and C2 ACARS message formats and business rules shall comply with the interface requirements of this document. Deviations are not allowed unless formally coordinated and approved by all AMC POCs in paragraph 1.5 below.

1.5 Office of Primary Responsibility (OPR)

1.5.1 HQ AMC/A6IE, Data Link and Radio Management Office is OPR for operational ACARS data link services, message set specification, and this document.

1.5.2 HQ AMC/A3RS is OPR for MEIS interface requirements.

1.5.3 HQ AMC/A3RP is OPR for platform requirements.

1.5.4 HQ AMC/A5QS is OPR for platform interface development.

1.5.5 HQ AMC/A6IE, Engineering Section is OPR for MEIS interface development and operational support.

2 Applicable Documents

2.1 Government Documents

The following documents of the exact issue shown form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict between the documents referenced herein and the contents of this specification, the contents of this specification shall be considered a superseding requirement:

Aircraft Communications Addressing and Reporting System (ACARS) Concept of Employment (CONEMP) and Standardized Message Set, Version 1.3, 1 March 2010.

2.2 Non-Government Documents

The following documents of the exact issue shown form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. In the event of conflict between the documents referenced herein and the contents of this specification, the contents of this specification shall be considered a superseding requirement:

Air/Ground Character-Oriented Protocol Specification, ARINC Specification 618-6, June 16, 2006

Datalink Ground System and Interface Specification, ARINC Specification 620-6, November 15, Advanced Flight Management Computer System, ARINC Characteristic 702A-3, December 15, Flight Management Computer System, ARINC Characteristic 702-6, June 10, 1994

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3 Downlink Message Specifications

3.1 Request for Initialization Data

IMI: REQINI

Message Description: Crew manually establishes AOC Link Connectivity with ground system via this message. Ground system will respond by automatically generating and sending the Initialization Uplink Message with matching sortie details of Aircraft Registration Number, Call Sign and Mission Number.

Field Definitions:

IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

SC 1

Scheduled Departure Day/Time GMT F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

OD 1

Origination Station

ICAO F A 4

Destination Station

ICAO F A 4

FB 1 Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

CRC F AN 4

Example:

REQINI/ID00177A,RCH858,AVR20X8A1220/DT09082010,160318/SC091615/ODLTAG,ETAR/FB1309C

RCX

Standard Business Rule(s): It is desired that Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address), Call Sign and Mission Number match between this downlink and the corresponding Initialization Message uplink. If any or all of this information does not match, the (CMU) will automatically generate a REJREQINI reject message. However, failure to match this information exchange shall not prohibit ensuing data link messaging.

3.2 Out, Off, On, In (OOOI) Report

IMI: OOOI

Message Description: When key events occur, the (CMU) will automatically send the following messages: Block Out, Takeoff, Landing and Block In. (Return and/or ERO report dependent upon vendor logic implementation.)

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ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

Above is common to all OOOI message types (OUT, OFF, ON, IN) and, if appropriate, RETURN report.

OT

1 Block Out Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

Fuel Grade (Only the OOOI OUT and SUMMARY Reports will display this value.) V AN 4 ex, JP8, JPTS

3 Center of Gravity F N 3 0.1 % 000 - 999

EN 1

Engine Start Day/Time (Only the OOOI OUT and SUMMARY Reports will display this value.) F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

Engine Start Fuel On Board (Only the OOOI OUT and SUMMARY Reports will display this value.) F N 4 0.1 Klbs 0000 - 9999

RT 1

Return Day/Time (Dependent upon vendor logic implementation.

Vendors consider ERO and return to blocks events in constructing OOOI logic. Advise ground system to anticipate fields and accept null values.) F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

2 Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

OF 1 Takeoff Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

2 Center of Gravity F N 3 0.1 % 000 - 999

FB 1 Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

CRC F AN 4

ON 1 Landing Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

2 Center of Gravity F N 3 0.1 % 000 - 999

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

IN 1 Block In Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

2 Center of Gravity F N 3 0.1 % 000 - 999

OOOI/ID66156A,E66156,PLW04164A221/DT09082010,162354/OT091623,JP8,026/EN091601,1336/FB

1309CRCX

3.3 Summary Report

IMI: SUM

Message Description: Immediately after generation of Block In Report, the (CMU) automatically sends the Summary Report. The Summary Report provides: Engine Start Day/Time with FOB, Engine Shut Down Day/Time with FOB, Current Sortie Block Out Day/Time and FOB, Current Take-off Day/Time and FOB, Current Landing Day/Time with FOB and Current Block In Day/Time and FOB.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

EN 1

Engine Start Day/Time (Only the OOOI OUT and SUMMARY Reports will display this value.) F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

Engine Start Fuel On Board (Only the OOOI OUT and SUMMARY Reports will display this value.) V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

Engine Shut Down Day/Time (Only the OOOI IN and SUMMARY Reports will display this value.) F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

Engine Shut Down Day/Time (Only the OOOI IN and SUMMARY Reports will display this value.) F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

SM 1 Block Out Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

Block Out Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

3 Take-Off Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

4 Take off Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

5 Landing Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

6 Landing Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

7 Block In Day/Time F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

8 Block In Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

SUM/ID77189A,RCH7189,AVYN85120209/DT09082010,164444/EN1508,536,1646,0173/SM091526,509

,091532,485,091639,201,091644,182/FB170CRCX

3.4 Position Data

IMI: POS

Message Description: This downlink is normally transmitted automatically, but can be manually initiated, and provides aircraft position information to ground system. Position Reports also include weather information along the planned route of flight that can be routed automatically into the applicable weather models.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

2 Avionics-Generated GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

PS 1

Flight Plan Waypoint (Navaid, Fix, Airport, Lat/Long, Top Of Climb, Top Of Descent, Step Climb) V AN 13

Expected position IAW flight plan.

Current Position (Navaid, Fix, Airport, Lat/Long) F AN 13

Time at Reported Waypoint F N 4 HHMM

4 Current Altitude F N 3 100 Ft 000 - 450

TO Waypoint (Navaid, Fix, Airport, Lat/Long) V AN 13

6 ETA (TO Waypoint) F N 6 DDHHMM

NEXT Waypoint (Navaid, Fix, Airport, Lat/Long) V AN 13

8 Static Air Temperature

Directional F A 1 "P" or "M"

Temp V N 2 Celsius 0 - 99

9 Actual Wind

Direction F N 3 Deg 001 - 360

Magnitude V N 3 Kts 0 - 300

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

Current Speed (MACH and TAS)

MACH F N 3 0.001 Mach 0 - 999

TAS V N 3 Kts 0 - 999

11 ETA (TO Destination) F N 6 DDHHMM

12 Center of Gravity F N 3 0.1 % 0 - 999

POS/ID44136A,MOOSE80,ABR06Z8X0210/DT09082010,175547/PS,N30142E065062,175547,240,DAV

ER,180146,N29080E064250,M14,088010,862,0247,021/FB893CRCX

Standard Business Rule(s): Position Report default parameter should be waypoint position reporting enabled. Position Reports should be automatically generated at phases of flight to include Step Climb, Top Of Climb and Top Of Descent.

3.5 Free Text

IMI: FTX

Message Description: Free Text provides the aircrew the capability to share information with their C2 controller via an e-mail like capability.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

2 Avionics-Generated GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", FTX/ID77172A,RCH413,PJM105271211/DT09082010,192242/FXCAN YOU SEND FUEL FOR NEXT

LEG/FB123CRCX

3.6 Flight Plan Request

IMI: REQFPN

Message Description: The Flight Plan request message enables the crew to request either an active or alternate flight plan.

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ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

FP 1

Flight Plan Request Type F N 1

"0" - ACTIVE, "1" -

ALTERNATE

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", REQFPN/ID77172A,RCH413,PJM105271211/DT09082010,192242/FP2/FXDO YOU HAVE FUEL FOR

NEXT LEG/FB123CRCX

3.7 Request for Weather Data

IMI: REQWXR

Message Description: The aircrew can request Air Refueling, Air Drop, Terminal Area Forecast (TAF) and Enroute weather information from the weather forecaster.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

WX 1

Weather for Day/Time Group F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

2 Weather Request Type F N 1

"0" - AIR REFUEL, "1" -

AIR DROP, "2" - TAF, "3"

- ENROUTE

3 Airfield (for TAF) ICAO V AN 4

AR Track ID (for AR) and Direction V AN 10 A…Z, 0…9

ARCP Lat/Long (for

AR) F AN 13

6 AR Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

DZ Code Name (for

AD) V AN 7

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

8 PI Lat/Long (for AD) F AN 13

9 PI Altitude (for AD) V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

PI Surface Winds (for

AD)

Direction F N 3 1 Deg 001 - 360

Magnitude V N 3 1 Kts 0 - 300

11 PI Ceiling (for AD) V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

12 PI Visibility (for AD) V N 3 1 Miles 0-999

13 AD Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", REQWXR/ID88190A,RCH109,AAM197008218/DT10082010,160315/WX101715,2,FJDG,,,,,,,,/FX/FBCR

CX

3.8 Weather (PIREP) Report

IMI: PIREP

Message Description: When an aircrew experiences significant weather that has not been forecast, they can manually submit a Pilot Report (PIREP).

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

PI 1 Actual Wind

2 Current Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

3 Static Air Temperature

Temp V N 2 1 Celsius 0 - 99

4 Icing Type F N 1

"0" - NONE, "1" - MIX, "2" -

CLEAR, "3" - RIME

5 Ice Amount F N 1

"0" - NONE, "1" - TRACE,

"2" - LIGHT, "3" - MOD, "4"

- SEVERE

6 Turbulence Condition F N 1

"0" - NONE, "1" - LIGHT,

"2" - MOD, "3" - SEVERE,

"4" - EXTREME

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

7 Clouds F N 1

"0" - NONE, "1" - IN, "2" -

ABOVE, "3" - BELOW

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", PIREP/ID00185A,RCH123,AMRA77462223/DT10082010,090451/PIN26385E063397,12312,260,M17,0,0

,0,0/FX/FBCRCX

3.9 Load Report

IMI: LOAD

Message Description: The Load Report is used as a summary of the cargo and passengers onloaded/offloaded.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

LD 1

ETA at Destination Day/Time Group F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

Total Onboard Cargo Weight F N 4 0.1 Klbs 1 -9999

Total Off-load Cargo Weight F N 4 0.1 Klbs 1 - 9999

Number of Onboard Pallets V N 2 0 - 50

Number of Off-load Pallets V N 2 0 - 50

Number of Off-load Rolling Stock V N 2 0 - 99

Number of Human Remains Onboard V N 3 0 - 999

8 Hazmat Code F N 2 0.1 0 - 99

9 Net Explosive Weight F N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

ML 1 Registered Mail Weight F N 4 0.1 Klbs 1 - 9999

2 Registered Mail Pieces V N 4 0 - 9999

Signature Service Weight F N 4 0.1 Klbs 1 - 9999

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

Signature Service Pieces V N 4 0 - 9999

Signature Service Guard Required? F A 1 "Y" (Allow null)

Signature Service Courier Material? F A 1 "Y" (Allow null)

CW 1 Number of Crew V N 2 1 - 99

Number of AE Crewmembers V N 2 1 - 99

PX 1 Total Number of PAX V N 3 0 - 999

2 Number of PAX Off V N 3 0 - 999

Number of PAX Through V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Seats Released V N 3 0 - 999

DV 1 Number of DV V N 3 0 - 999

2 Highest DV Code F N 1 1 - 7

CG 1 Center of Gravity F N 3 0.1 % 0 - 999

Center of Gravity Limits (Lower, Upper) F AN 7 0.1 % 000,999

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", CARGO/ID70042A,RCH122,AMRA77439219/DT10082010,032102/LDO080515,1130,0778,13,9,0,0,,,/M

L0000,0,0000,0,N,N/CW3,0/PX0,0,0,0/DV,/CG170,009,023/FX/FBCRCX

Standard Business Rule(s): For ETA at destination, enable default per flight plan with over-write. For weights, enable Kg entry but display and transmit as Klbs. Data elements in ML IEI should not be compulsory.

3.10 Air Evacuation Report

IMI: EVAC

Message Description: The Air Evacuation Report provides the aircrew the capability to report the results of Air Evacuation movements including number and types of patients onloaded/offloaded.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

AE 1

ETA at Destination Day/Time Group F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

Number of Off-load Patients V N 3 0 - 999

Number of On-load Patients V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Onboard Patients V N 3 0 - 999

Total number of Outbound Patients Next Station V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Off-load Litters V N 3 0 - 999

Number of On-load Litters V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Outbound Litters Next Station V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Ambulatory Patients Off-load V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Ambulatory Patients On-load V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Outbound Ambulatory Patients Next Station V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Off-load Attendants V N 3 0 - 999

Number of On-load Attendants V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Outbound Attendants Next Station V N 3 0 - 999

Number of Seats Released V N 3 0 - 999

MP 1

Number of Urgent Patients Outbound Next Station V N 2 0 - 99

Number of Priority Patients Outbound Next Station V N 2 0 - 99

Number of Special Patients Outbound Next Station V N 2 0 - 99

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", EVAC/ID33115A,RCH450,7DNGK11MR212/DT10082010,205256/AE010230,0,0,33,0,13,13,0,20,20,0,8, 8,27/MP0,6,0/FX/FBCRCX

3.11 Tanker Air Refueling Report

IMI: TARF

Message Description: The Tanker Air Refueling Report provides the aircrew the capability to report the status of tanker aerial refueling events.

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ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

RF 1

Takeoff Day/Time Group GMT F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

2 Total Fuel Issued V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

3 Fuel Grade V AN 5 ex. JP8, JPTS

AR Event Data (1-20 events with all the following data):

AR 1 Event Type F N 1

"0" - ONLOAD, "1" -

OFFLOAD

Refueling Area/Track ID and Direction V AN 10 A…Z, 0…9

3 ARCP Lat/Long F AN 13

4 Begin AR Time F N 6 DDHHMM

5 End AR Time F N 6 DDHHMM

End AR Position (Lat/Long, navaid, fix, waypoint) V AN 13

7 End AR Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

Command of Receiver Aircraft V AN 3

9 Receiver Aircraft MDS V AN 6 A…Z, 0…9

10 Receiver Tail Number V AN 8 A…Z, 0…9

11 Fuel Quantity Issued F N 4 0.1 Klbs 0000 - 9999

12 Receiver Call Sign V AN 7 A…Z, 0…9

Receiver Home Station

ICAO F A 4

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", TARF/ID71469S,FUELR40,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/RF111020,0334,JP-

8/AR1,318,E,111145,111202,AMC,C017A,044135,0334,RCH026,KDOV/FX/FBCRCX

3.12 Receiver Air Refueling Report

IMI: RARF

Message Description: The Receiver Air Refueling Report provides the aircrew the capability to report the status of a receiver aerial refueling event. The aircrew may use free text to report the status of an unsuccessful aerial refueling event.

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ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

2 Avionics-Generated GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

RF 1

Refueling Area/Track ID and Direction V AN 10 A…Z, 0…9

2 ARCP Lat/Long F AN 13

3 AR Control Time F N 6 DDHHMM

4 Begin AR Time F N 6 DDHHMM

5 Fuel Quantity Received V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

End AR Position (Lat/Long, navaid, fix, waypoint) V AN 13 A…Z, 0…9

7 End AR Time F N 6 DDHHMM

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", RARF/ID44135A,RCH026,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/RFN26385E063397,318,E,111230,111

235,0324,318,111249,1610/FX/FBCRCX

3.13 Engine Report

IMI: ENG

Message Description: The Engine Report allows the flight crew to provide engine trending Information in an expeditious manner. Upon receipt of a valid Reporting Request Message uplink (i.e., REPORT), the (CMU) will automatically send up to four separate and consecutive engine reports, one for each engine.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

2 Avionics-Generated GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

PS 1 Current Position Lat/Long F AN 13

GE 1 Gross Weight V N 6 Lbs 0 - 999999

2 Pressure Altitude

Level V N 5 1 Ft 0 - 99999

3 Indicated Air Speed V N 3 1 KIAS 0 - 999

4 Total Air Temp

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

Directional F A 1 "P" or "M"

Temp V N 3 1 Celsius 0 - 999

5 Static Air Temp

Temp V N 3 1 Celsius 0 - 999

6 AC Pack - Cabin F A 1 "N" or "Y"

7 AC Pack - Cargo F A 1 "N" or "Y"

EN 1 Engine Type V AN 15 A…Z, 0…9, "-"

2 Engine Data (1,2,3,4) F N 1 "1", "2", "3", "4"

Power Level Angle, Thrust/Power Lever Angle or Power Control Lever V N 2 Deg 0 - 90

4 N1/NG V N 4 0.1 % RPM 0.0 - 110.0

5 N2/NP V N 4 0.1 % RPM 0.0 - 110.0

6 EGT/TIT V N 4 1 Celsius 0 - 1000

7 Torque

Level V N 5 1 Inch Lbs -3600 - 25000

8 Oil Press V N 3 1 PSI 0 - 100

9 Oil Temp

Temp V N 3 1 Celsius -50 - 200

10 Fuel Flow (FF) V N 5 1 PPH 0 - 24000

Fuel Flow Performance Deviation

Percent Deviation V N 2 %FF Dev 0 - 99

Throttle Vibration (if present) F N 4 "1", "2", "3" or "4"

Average Engine Pressure Ratio V N 3 0.01 0 - 999

14 Average Fan Speed V N 3 0.1 0 - 999

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", ENG/ID44135A,RCH026,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/EN443522,P27000,234,M13,P3,Y,Y,TF3

3-PW-102,1,995,1700,P12,,770,698/FX/FB122CRCX

Standard Business Rule(s): The default state will disable engine trend reporting. A toggle will allow the crew to generate a single batch of reports or set automatic periodic reporting at a defined set of points in time or upon certain phases of flight or other conditions. Likewise, the C2 system (via the Reporting Request uplink message) will be able to toggle these reports on and off.

3.14 Flight Plan Report

IMI: FPN

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Message Description: Both the aircrew and the AMC C2 controller can trigger the Computer Flight Plan downlink of the aircrew's active flight plan. An AMC C2 controller can trigger this message by sending a Request for Flight Plan Data uplink message and the (FMS/CMU) will automatically generate the flight plan downlink.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

FP 1 Flight Plan Type F N 1

"0" - ACTIVE, "1" -

ALTERNATE

See ARINC 702

(See ARINC Standard 702 for flight plan message specification.)

3.15 Response for Flight Plan Uplink

IMI: FPNRES

Message Description: The Flight Plan Response Message allows the aircrew to accept or reject the AMC C2 controller-provided computer flight plan. The aircrew may select a "REJECT" prompt and can include Free Text to better explain their reason for rejecting the Computer Flight Plan.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

RE 1

Flight Plan Response (Accept, Reject) F N 1

"0" - ACCEPT, "1" -

REJECT

RJ 1 Rejection Reason

Invalid CFP, Resend F A 1 “Y”

Insufficient Fuel F A 1 “Y”

Weather F A 1 “Y”

Other F A 1 “Y”

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", Page 18 For Official Use Only Version 1.0

IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

FPNRES/ID80221B,RCH221,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/RE1,Y,,,,/FX/FBCRCX

Standard Business Rule(s): For this report, selection of element data in RJ IEI should not be

3.16 Air Drop Report

IMI: ADR

Message Description: The Air Drop Report provides aircrews the ability to provide AMC C2 controllers their airdrop results.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

DZ 1 DZ ID (if available) V AN 7

DZ PI Lat/Long (where DZ ID not available) F AN 13

3 Drop Day/Time Group F N 12 DDMMYYYYHHMM

End Drop Position (Lat/Long, navaid, fix, waypoint) V AN 13

5 Drop Complete? F A 1 "N" or "Y"

DL 1 Drop Type F N 2

"0" - PERSONNEL, "1" -

HEAVY, "2" - STD CDS,

"3" - COMBO, "4" -

JPADS 2K, "5" - JPADS

10K, "6" - ICDS, "7" -

HSCDS, "8" - CDS HALO,

"9" - LCLA, "10" - Leaflet, "11" - DRAS

2 Drop Weight V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

CDS (Container Delivery Sys.) Bundles Number V N 2 0 - 99

4 Chute? F A 1 "N" or "Y"

Chute Type (if applicable) V AN 220

A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", 6 Malfunction? F A 1 "N" or "Y"

7 Platforms Number V N 2 0 - 99

8 Jumpers Number V N 3 0 - 999

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

9 Alibis Number V N 3 0 - 999

10 Safety Number V N 3 0 - 999

FX 1 Free text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", ADR/ID80221B,RCH221,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/DZAD01,111210,N/DL0,,,,13,1,1/FX/FBC

RCX

3.17 In-Range/Ramp Services Report

IMI: INRANGE

Message Description: The aircrew initiates this message typically within 30 minutes of landing.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

2 Avionics-Generated GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

NR 1 Customs Required? F A 1 "Y"

2 Paramedical Required? F A 1 "Y"

3 Security Required? F A 1 "Y”

4 Meet And Assist? F A 1 "Y"

5 PAX Stand Required? F A 1 "Y”

6 K-Loader Required? F A 1

“Y”

7 Forklift Required? F A 1

“Y”

8 Destination ETA F N 6 DDHHMM

9 Anticipated Landing Fuel V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

Number of Seats Released for Next Leg V N 3 0 - 999

FX 1 Free text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", INRANGE/ID80221B,RCH221,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/NR1,0,0,0,0,,1313,0270,33/FX/FBC

RCX

Standard Business Rule(s): For this report, selection of element data in NR IEI should not be

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3.18 Emergency Report

IMI: EMR

Message Description: The Emergency message allows the flight crew to notify AMC C2 controllers of an aircraft emergency situation.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

EM 1 Emergency Type F N 1 "0" - 7500, "1" - 7600, "2" -

Current Position Lat/Long F AN 13

3 Time F N 4 HHMM

4 Pressure Altitude

Level V N 5 0 - 99999

5 Static Air Temp

Temp V N 3 Celsius 0 - 999

6 Actual Wind

Current Speed (MACH and TAS)

MACH V N 3 0.001 Mach 0 - 999

TAS V N 3 Kts 000 - 999

8 Fuel On Board V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

9 TO Waypoint V AN 13

10 ETA (TO Waypoint) F N 4 HHMM

11 NEXT Waypoint Ident V AN 13

12 ETA (To Destination) F N 6 DDHHMM

13 Center of Gravity V N 3 0.1 % 0 - 999

14 Souls On Board V N 3 0 - 999

FX 1 Free text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", EMR/ID80221B,RCH221,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/EM0,N26385E063397,1105,P31000,P3, 27030,325,265,1135,N26385E063397,1123,N26385E063397,1630,124,3/FX/FBCRCX

3.19 Wind Data Request

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IMI: WIND

Message Description: The Wind Data Request is crew-generated and provides type of wind request.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

WI 1 Wind Request Type F N 1

"0" - CLIMB, "1" -

ENROUTE, "2" -

DESCENT

2 Current Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 999

3 1st Step Climb Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 999

4 2nd Step Climb Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 999

5 3rd Step Climb Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 999

FX 1 Free text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", WIND/ID80265A,RCH265,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/WI1,330,120,180,280,0/FX/FBCRCX

3.20 Structural Data

IMI: STRUCT

Message Description: The Structural Data report is an aircrew generated report on specific sortie events/parameters to aid in aircraft life-cycle analysis. It can be generated as a response to an uplink request or manually as a standard in-flight procedure.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

ST 1

Crew Member Name And Rank V AN 25

A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", 2 Duty Station ICAO V AN 4 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", 3 Duty Phone V N 15 0…9

4 Aircraft Hours At Takeoff V N 7 0…9

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

5 Rollers Installed? F A 1 "N" or "Y"

6 Taxi Only? F A 1 "N" or "Y"

7 Engine Out? F A 1 "N" or "Y"

Multi-Point Refueling System? F A 1 "N" or "Y"

9 Total Fuel Weight V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

10 Initial Cargo Weight V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

11 Takeoff Gross Weight V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

12 Flight Duration F N 4 HHMM

Departure and Arrival Station ICAO V AN 8

Flight Phase Segment (up to 7 segments with each of the following):

FF 1 Event Type F N 1

"0" - CLIMB, "1" - CRUISE,

"2" - ONLOAD, "3" -

OFFLOAD, "4" -

DESCENT, "5" - PATTERN

2 Reserve Fuel F N 1 "0" - EMPTY, "1" - FULL

3 Event Time F N 4 HHMM

4 Event Total Fuel Weight V N 4 0.1 Klbs 0 - 9999

5 Altitude V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 999

6 Indicated Airspeed V N 3 0 - 999

Total Number of Touch- And-Gos V N 2 0 - 99

Total Number of Full Stops V N 2 0 - 99

FX 1 Free text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", STRUCT/ID80265A,RCH265,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/STMAJSTEPHENS,437AW,4806232

,22901,1,0,0,1,1138,347,3799,0422/FF1,1,1312,663,330,265,0,0/FX/FBCRCX

3.21 Waypoint List Report

IMI: WYPT

Message Description: The automatically-generated Waypoint List Report is in response to an uplink request for a list of the active flight plan waypoints currently in the FMS.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

WY 1

Active Flight Plan Cruise Waypoints V AN 13 *

* Comma separated list with max 13 char between commas.

WYPT/ID80265A,RCH265,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/WYN26385E063397,WAYPO,DUMAR,

METRO,HADEN/FBCRCX

3.22 Disconnect

IMI: DISCON

Message Description: The automatically-generated Disconnect message advises C2 ground system and users of connection status.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1 Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

PS 1

Current Position Lat/Long F AN 13

DI 1 Reason Code V N 1

"0" - PILOT INITIATED, "1"

- GROUND INITIATED, "2"

- OTHER

DISCON/ID44135A,RCH026,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/DI0/FBCRCX

3.23 Reject

IMI: REJXXX

Message Description: The automatically-generated Reject Message advises C2 ground system and users of a rejected uplink message, using a combined IMI of "REJ" and the IMI of the rejected uplink message (ex. REJREQINI for rejected Request for Initialization Data uplink), along with reason for reject.

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 6

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Avionics-Generated Date F N 8 DDMMYYYY

Avionics-Generated

GMT F N 6 HHMMSS

RC 1 Reject Reason Code F N 1

"0" - FORMAT ERROR, "1"

- INCOMPATIBLE DATA,

"2" - DATA MISSING, "3" -

OTHER

IEI and SEQ ID Where Error Initiated (if applicable). Repeat RC IEI SEQ ID 1 and 2 for multiple errors. V AN 4

REJREQINI/ID44135A,RCH026,AJUM75206223/DT11082010,005302/RC2,ID2CRCX

Standard Business Rule(s): The following uplink messages should have automated reject messages assigned in the event of faulty data exchange:

Message Name IMI

Initialization Message REJINI Free Text REJFTX Weather (PIREP) Request REJWXREQ Air Evac Load Message REJEVCLOAD Flight Plan Route REJFPN Position Report Request REJPOSREQ Weather Report REJWXR Wind Data Response REJWIND Reporting Request Message REJREPORT Load Report Request REJLOAD Summary Message Report REJSUM Flight Plan Report Request REJFPNREQ Waypoint List Request REJWYPT

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4 Uplink Message Specifications

4.1 Initialization Message

IMI: INI

Message Description: Automatically generated response to a downlink request for initialization data, establishing AOC log on between the aircraft and ground system.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

OD 1 Origination Station ICAO F A 4

2 Destination Station ICAO F A 4

SC 1

Scheduled Departure Day/Time GMT F N 6 DDHHMM

ED 1

Estimated Time of Departure F N 4 HHMM

INI/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/ODKDOV,KHOP/SC131400/ED1400/MR0CRCX

4.2 Free Text

IMI: FTX

Message Description: Free Text provides the ground user the capability to share information with an aircrew via an e-mail like capability.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", FTX/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/MR16/FXHAVE A SAFE FLIGHTCRCX

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4.3 Weather (PIREP) Request

IMI: WXREQ

Message Description: Request from user for pilot-generated weather report from a particular aircraft.

May include free text instructions or day/time for which weather is requested.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

DT 1

Day/Time for Requested Weather F N 6 DDHHMM

PR 1 Message Label "PIREP"

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", WXREQ/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/DT131445/PRPIREP/MR16/FXWHAT WAS VISIBILITY AT

CLIMBOUTCRCX

4.4 Air Evac Load Message

IMI: EVCLOAD

Message Description: Provides station on- and off-load as well as load change information to an aeromedical crew onboard the aircraft prior to arrival at the Arrival station. Once received by flight crew, the information is passed to the AE crew.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

Load Change Info:

EV 1 Arrival Station ICAO F AN 4

2 # of Off-load Litters V N 3 0 - 999

3 # of On-load Litters V N 3 0 - 999

4 # of Off-load Ambulatory V N 3 0 - 999

5 # of On-load Ambulatory V N 3 0 - 999

6 # of Off-load Attendees V N 3 0 - 999

7 # of On-load Attendees V N 3 0 - 999

MP 1

Medical Priority - # Urgent V N 3 0 - 999

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

Medical Priority - # Priority V N 3 0 - 999

Medical Priority - # Special V N 3 0 - 999

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", EVCLOAD/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/EVKHOP,3,0,0,0,0,0/MP0,0,1/MR12/FXHAVE A SAFE

FLIGHTCRCX

4.5 Flight Plan Route

IMI: FPN

Message Description: Transmits a properly formatted route of flight for acceptance by the aircrew into the flight management system onboard the aircraft.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

FP 1 Flight Plan Type F N 1

"0" - ACTIVE, "1" -

ALTERNATE

See ARINC 702

(See ARINC Characteristic 702 series.)

4.6 Position Report Request

IMI: POSREQ

Message Description: Transmits reporting instructions to aircraft systems. Options include: generate one-time position report or change/establish automated position reports transmitted by the aircraft.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

PO 1

Current Position Report Request F A 1 "Y"

2 Periodic Position Report F N 1

"0" - DISABLE,

"1" – ENABLE

Periodic Time Interval in Minutes V N 2 0 – 99

Waypoint Position Report F N 1 "0" - CHANGE, "1" – STOP

5 Waypoint Report Type F N 1

"0" - NEXT,

"1" - CONTINUOUS,

"2" - SEQUENCED

POSREQ/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/PO,1,10,1,/MR10CRCX

Standard Business Rule(s): For this report, selection of element data in PO IEI should not be

4.7 Automatic Response For Weather Request Downlink

IMI: WXRES

Message Description: Transmits an automatic free text response to acknowledge receipt of weather request from crew.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

FX 1 Free Text

"WEATHER RESPONSE IN

WORK"

WXRES/ID90168A,RCH168,AMRA70889225/FXWEATHER RESPONSE IN WORKCRCX

4.8 Weather Report

IMI: WXR

Message Description: Transmits weather information to the aircrew either in response to an aircrew request or when significant weather change requires an update to a previous forecast.

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ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

WX 1 Weather Report Type F N 1

"0" - AIR REFUEL, "1" -

AIR DROP, "2" - TAF, "3" -

ENROUTE

Weather Position (Lat/Long, navaid, waypoint, fix) V AN 13

3 Weather Time F N 4 HHMM

Weather Provider (system, automated TAF or person's name) V AN 220

A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", 5 Weather Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", WXR/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/WRKDOV,1615,TACC,17008KT 9999 FEW080 T40C

A2953/MR10CRCX

4.9 Wind Data Response

IMI: WIND

Message Description: Transmits response to a specific request from an aircrew for wind information along their route of flight.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

WD 1 Wind Data Type F N 1 "0" - Climb, "1" - Enroute, "2" - Descent

2 Freezing Level V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

3 Position 1 V AN 13

4 Altitude 1 V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

5 Wind Direction 1 F N 3 1 Deg 001 - 360

Speed 1 V N 3 1 Kts 0 - 300

6 Position 2 V AN 13

7 Altitude 2 V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

8 Wind Direction 2 F N 3 1 Deg 001 - 360

Speed 2 V N 3 1 Kts 0 - 300

9 Position 3 V AN 13

10 Altitude 3 V N 3 100 Ft 0 - 450

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

11 Wind Direction 3 F N 3 1 Deg 001 - 360

Speed 3 V N 3 1 Kts 0 - 300

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", WIND/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/WD1,030,HONER,032,170,8,,,,,,,,/MR10CRCX

4.10 Reporting Request Message

IMI: REPORT

Message Description: Initiates or changes automated reporting of position, engine data and ETA information from the aircraft.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

PO 1

Current Position Report Request F N 1 "Y"

2 Periodic Position Report F N 1

"0" - DISABLE, "1" -

ENABLE

Periodic Position Report Time Interval in Minutes V N 2 0 - 99

WP 1

Waypoint Position Report F N 1 "0" - CHANGE, "1" - STOP

2 Waypoint Report Type F N 1

"0" - NEXT, "1" -

CONTINUOUS, "2" -

SEQUENCED

EG 1 Periodic Engine Report F N 1

"0" - DISABLE, "1" -

ENABLE

Periodic Engine Report Time Interval in Minutes V N 2 0 - 99

TM 1 Time to TOD Trigger F N 1

"0" - DISABLE, "1" -

ENABLE

2 Time Limit in Minutes V N 2 0 - 99

Change in Destination ETA Trigger F N 1

"0" - DISABLE, "1" -

ENABLE

4 Time Limit in Minutes V N 2 0 - 99

5 ETA Trigger F N 1

"0" - DISABLE, "1" -

ENABLE

6 Time Limit in Minutes V N 2 0 - 99

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4.11 Structural Report Request

IMI: STRUCT

Message Description: Request to aircrew to provide a Structural Report downlink.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

SR 1 Message Label

"STRUCTURAL REPORT

REQUEST"

STRUCT/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/SRSTRUCTURAL REPORT REQUEST/MR10CRCX

4.12 Load Report Request

IMI: LOAD

Message Description: Request to aircrew to provide a Load Report.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

LR 1 Message Label

"LOAD REPORT

LOAD/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/LRLOAD REPORT REQUEST/MR10CRCX

4.13 Summary Message Report

IMI: SUM

Message Description: Request for automatically generated Summary Message.

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ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

SU 1 Message Label

"SUMMARY MESSAGE

SUM/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/SUSUMMARY MESSAGE REQUEST/MR10CRCX

4.14 Flight Plan Report Request

IMI: FPNREQ

Message Description: Request for automatically generated Flight Plan.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

PL 1 Message Label "FLIGHT PLAN REQUEST"

2 Flight Plan Type F N 1

"0" - ACTIVE, "1" -

ALTERNATE

FPNREQ/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/PLFLIGHT PLAN REQUEST,0/MR10CRCX

4.15 Waypoint List Request

IMI: WYPT

Message Description: Request for automatically generated Waypoint List.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

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IEI

SEQ

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

3 Mission Number F AN 12

WP 1 Message Label

"WAYPOINT LIST

WYPT/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/WPWAYPOINT LIST REQUEST,0/MR10CRCX

4.16 Maintenance Response

IMI: MAINT

Message Description: Response to the In-Range/Ramp Services Report. It provides the aircrew parking information for arrival at the next station and free text for any additional information.

ID

Field Name

Length (F/V)

Char

(A/N/AN)

Max Char

Scale Units Range

ID 1

Aircraft Registration Number (ACARS Address) F AN 7

2 Call Sign V AN 7

3 Mission Number F AN 12

MT 1 Message Label

"MAINTENANCE

RESPONSE"

2 Parking Spot V AN 15 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", "-

FX 1 Free Text V AN 220 A…Z, 0…9, ".", " ", "(", ")", "-

MAINT/ID90168A,RCH028,AMRA70889225/MTMAINTENANCE RESPONSE,A1/FXSPOT REQUIRES

WING WALKERS/MR10CRCX