Interactive diagnostic display system and method for an aircraft

A diagnostic display system for diagnosing avionics components of an aircraft using an interactive display accessible to a user in real time, the system comprising:

• a central diagnostic module configured for receiving at least one signal from a plurality of sensors for the aircraft, and at least one parameter from a related avionics system associated with the aircraft;
• and
• a component information module configured for providing operational status information about at least one of the avionics components of the aircraft, and providing a detailed operational status configuration of each avionics component using a plurality of status messages stored in a database via a network;
• wherein the central diagnostic module assesses a current operational status of the aircraft by evaluating the operational status configuration illustrated in the display for establishing a visual link between the plurality of status messages associated with the avionics components of the aircraft.