Description / Abstract:
This Aerospace Standard (AS), establishes minimum performance
standards for those sensors, computers, transponders, and airplane
flight deck controls/displays which together comprise a Takeoff
Performance Monitor (TOPM) System. This standard also defines
functional capabilities, design requirements, and test procedures.
A TOPM system is intended to monitor the progress of the takeoff
and to provide advisory information which the crew may use in
conjunction with other available cues to decide to continue or
abort the takeoff. See Appendix A for supplementary information
relating to NTSB, CAA, and ad hoc committee concerns and background
information.