BendixKing KLN 900 - Pilots Guide - Manual (Page 178)

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6.2 SID/STAR PROCEDURES
The database in the KLN 900 also contains the pilot NAV
SIDs (Standard Instrument Departures) and STARs
(Standard Terminal Arrival Routes) for the primary
database coverage area (see Chapter 2 for database
coverage areas). SID/STAR procedures stored in the
database can only be considered accurate as long as the
database is current. Even though the database contains
SID and STAR procedures, there is a lot of information
that is not included in the database. Therefore, the paper
chart is still the primary source of information. For exam-
ple, many procedures require the aircraft to fly to a certain
altitude, along a heading until intercepting a course, and
many other procedures that the KLN 900 can not auto-
matically accomplish. Many procedures require pilot
action to ensure that the proper path is flown over the
ground. The main purpose of loading a SID or a STAR
into the active flight plan is to provide you with a quick
way of loading a potentially large number of waypoints.
SID and STAR procedures can be as challenging to fly
as some approaches are. Therefore it is mandatory that
you are comfortable with the operation of the KLN 900
before attempting to fly SID and STAR procedures. In
particular, flight plan operation and the OBS mode should
be second nature to you.
NOTE: There are some SID/STAR procedures in the
world that are not suited for the operational characteris-
tics of the KLN 900. These procedures are not included
in the database and therefore the waypoints that make up
these procedures would have to be entered manually. It
is good preflight practice ensure that the KLN 900 con-
tains anticipated procedures for the flight.
SID and STAR procedures are stored with the airport for
which they apply. SID and STAR procedures are
accessed through the APT 7 page. If there are both SIDs
and STARs for a given airport, then there will be two APT
7 pages, one to select a SID and the other to select a
STAR. This is indicated by APT+7. It is also possible to
have only a SID or only a STAR in which case there is
only one APT 7 page.
SID and STAR procedures are defined in three parts.
The parts are the SID or STAR name (e.g., PORTE9), a
transition (e.g., Fellows), and a runway specific compo-
nent (e.g., RW 01L). The APT 7 pages lead you through
the selection process.
6.2.1 Selecting a SID
Use the following procedure to select a SID. Some steps
may not be necessary depending on the procedure that
you wish to fly. For this example, the PORTE NINE
departure from San Francisco International (KSFO) will
be used.
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