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Human Factor Considerations in the Design of Multifunction Display Systems for Civil Aircraft
The function of a **multifunctional display (MFD) system** is to provide the crew access to a variety of data, or combinations of data, used to fly the aircraft, to navigate, to communicate, and to manage aircraft systems. MFDs may also display *primary flight information (PFI)* as needed to insure continuity of operations. This document sets forth design and operational recommendations concerning the human factors considerations for MFD systems.
The MFD system may contain one or more electronic display devices capable of presenting data in several possible formats. MFDs are designed to depict PFI, navigation, communication, aircraft state, aircraft system management, weather, traffic, and/or other information used by the flight crew for command and control of the aircraft. The information displayed may be combined to make an integrated display or one set of data may simply replace another.
The information contained in this document can be applied to the design of all MFDs, including electronic flight bags (EFB), regardless of aircraft type. This document makes extensive use of “lessons learned” and information developed and currently in use by systems and airframe manufacturers through the evolutionary development of today’s advanced systems.
Some assumptions used in developing this document include:
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