Timeline/Pre-Flight/1557:49 UTC

Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Timeline - Pre-Flight

Pre-Flight

KLIA to South China Sea

South China Sea to Straits of Malacca

Straits of Malacca to Andaman Sea

Andaman Sea to North Indian Ocean

North Indian Ocean to Southern Indian Ocean

Event Summary

 23:57:49 MYT Saturday, 8 March 2014

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The SATCOM initiates a normal Log-On as Class 3 (voice and data capable) via the POR I-3 satellite, using the High Gain Antenna (HGA) subsystem, with a valid Flight ID. This suggests that the ADIRU derived navigation data has become available at this time.

Event Details

1. Safety Investigation Report MH370/01/2018 Satellite Ground Station Logs - Key Observations

   The SATCOM initiates a normal Log-On as Class 3 (voice and data capable) via the POR I-3 satellite, using the High Gain Antenna (HGA) subsystem, with a valid Flight ID. This suggests that the ADIRU derived navigation data has become available at this time.

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Inmarsat geostationary satellite above the Pacific Ocean

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High Gain Antenna(s)

Flight Identifier, for example MH370

Air Data Inertial Reference Unit