Commercial Fixed Wing
Confusion; Human-Machine Interface
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation - Track / Heading All Types
Air Traffic Control Issued New Clearance; Flight Crew Requested ATC Assistance / Clarification
Aircraft; Human Factors
SSCOT1 arrival into Miami; I had set the FMS up for a Runway 8L arrival. We were subsequently told to expect Runway 09. I selected ILS Runway 09 on the arrival page of the FMS. A moment later; Approach Control asked which runway we preferred. Since I had already briefed LOC 8L and had the NAV radios; altimeters; set for that runway; I requested 8L. When I went to the arrival page on the FMS the only runway listed was ILS 09. I reselected the arrival (SSCOT1) again; figuring it would list all the runways. It did not. During this time; Approach gave us clearance to join the localizer for 8L. I was unable to get the approach set up for 08L so requested Runway 09. We received vectors and joined the final for Runway 09 without and problem. At some point; however; I believe we crossed through the localizer for Runway 08 before being vectored to join Runway 09 final.
Air Carrier pilot reports setting up for Runway 8L at MIA then being informed to expect Runway 9; which is selected from the arrival page of the FMC. ATC then offers a choice and the reporter requests Runway 8L but 8L is no longer an available option on the arrival page even after re-selecting the RNAV arrival; so back to Runway 9.