A320 Systems Technical Questions, 909 Q&A review

Last Updated 2nd June 2022

CONTENT INDEX
AIRCOND, PRESS & VENTILATION: Questions 1–108
AUTOFLIGHT: Questions 109–149
DOORS: Questions 150–166
INDICATING/RECORDING: Questions 167–217
ELECTRICAL: Questions 218–291
PNEUMATICS: Questions 292–336
FUEL: Questions 337–363
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION: Questions 364–401
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM: Questions 402–447
APU: Questions 448–482
ENGINES: Questions 483–546
LANDING GEAR: Questions 547–613
OXYGEN: Questions 614–625
EQUIPMENT: Questions 626–637
COMMUNICATION: Questions 638–690
FLIGHT CONTROLS: Questions 691–768
NAVIGATION: Questions 769–834
FIRE PROTECTION: Questions 835–880
AMBIGOUS QUESTIONS: Questions 881–909
AIRCOND, PRESS & VENTILATION
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1. Conditioned air is distributed to:
Cockpit, fwd and aft cabins

2. Hot air fault light illuminates on the air conditioning panel,

The hot air press. reg. valve closes and the trim air valves close.

3. Does the trim air provide the warm air or the cold air to the air conditioning system?
Warm air

4. In case of zone controller primary and secondary channel failure, what temperatures are maintained
by pack one and pack two?
20 deg C for pack one and 10 deg C for pack two

5. In normal flight in closed circuit configuration, the avionics ventilation system controls the
temperature of the cooling air by:
Passing air through a skin heat exchanger

6. To enable Ram air to the mixture unit, The Ram air switch should be used:
Only when differential pressure is less than 1 psi.

7. Pack controller, primary channel failure.

The secondary computer operates as a backup mode and regulation is not optimized

8. Pack controller, secondary channel failure

No effect on pack regulation backup mode is lost

9. Pack controller, primary and secondary channel failure

Pack outlet temperature is controlled to between 5 and 30 deg C by the anti-ice valve

10. Hot air pressure reg. valve failed open:

No effect

11. Bleed air supplied from the APU (APU bleed valve open), the pack flow is automatically selected:
High

12. Trim air valve, each one optimizes the temperature by:
Adding hot air

13. Hot air pressure regulating valve:

Regulates the pressure of hot air tapped upstream of the packs

14. Pack flow control valve:

Is pneumatically operated and electrically controlled

15. Engine flow demand, when the heating or cooling demand in one zone cannot be satisfied:
The minimum idle is increased automatically

16. What is the normal maximum cabin altitude?

8,000 ft

17. What is the Max. negative Diff. pressure for the cabin?
1 psi.

18. It is permissible to use simultaneously packs and LP ground unit during long stops in a hot airfield
No

19. What are the different sources of air for air conditioning and pressurization?
Engine bleed air and recirculated air, or if selected, APU bleed air and recirculated air.

20. During the exterior preflight on a warm day, in what position would you expect to find the avionics
ventilation system INLET and EXTRACT valves to be in?
Open.

21. What happens to the pack flow control valves during engine start?
They automatically close.

22. The temperature of each aircraft zone is optimized by means of:

A TRIM AIR valve.

23. When does normal pressurization occur?

Pressurization occurs during the takeoff roll.

24. When does normal depressurization occur?

It is complete 1 minute after touchdown.

25. Under what conditions should the pack flow controller be set to LO?
With a low passenger load to reduce bleed air demand and improve fuel efficiency.

26. Which statement is correct regarding illumination of the amber AFT ISOL VALVE fault light?
Means that either the inlet or outlet isolation valve(s) disagrees with the switch position.

27. Pressurization controllers receive inputs from:

LGCIU, ADIRU, FMGS, and EIU.

28. What computers control the cabin and cockpit conditioned air?
One zone controller that passes information and instructions to two pack controllers for three zones.

29. When would you select RAM AIR ON?

Dual pack failure or smoke removal.

30. What happens when a temperature selector rotary knob is adjusted?

A signal is sent to the zone controller requesting a different temperature.
31. With APU BLEED ON and engine BLEED switches ON with engines running, what is the position of the
engine bleed valves?
Closed

32. Pressurization is normally automatic. Can you interfere with it?

Yes, CABIN PRESS MODE SEL to OVERRIDE and MAN V/S CTL toggle switch.

33. Under what conditions should the pack flow controller be set to HI?
With a high passenger load in hot conditions in order to help reduce the cabin temperature.

34. What is the function of the ram air valve?

Emergency smoke removal and ventilation in the event of dual pack failure.

35. The Ram Air valve:

Must be manually activated.

36. Both pressurization auto controllers are set by the active flight plan loaded in the MCDU. The QNH
entry on the MCDU Approach Performance page refines the depressurization schedule for the landing.
True.

37. During flight below _____, Ram Air Valve can provide an emergency source of conditioned air during
non-pressurized flight.
10,000 feet

38. What limitation is associated with the ram air valve?

Do not open if cabin pressure is greater than 1 psi.

39. With the pressurization system in the automatic mode, which valves are closed when the ditching
push button is selected on?
All valves below the water line.

40. What is the maximum negative differential pressure for the cabin?
1 psi.

41. The HOT AIR valve push button controls:

The hot air manifold.

42. Aft cargo indications may be found on which ECAM page(s)?

The CRUISE page and the COND page.

43. Avionics ventilation system indications may be found on which ECAM page(s)?
Only the CAB PRESS page.

44. When APU is supplying the packs, the pack controller sends a demand signal to increase airflow
when a zone temperature cannot be satisfied. This signal is sent to the:
APU ECB.
45. In case of zone controller primary and secondary channel failure, what temperatures are maintained
by Packs 1 and 2?
20 deg C for Pack one and 10 deg C for Pack two

46. The PACK FLOW controller is set to NORM and yet the ECAM display shows PACK FLOW to be high.
How is this possible?
HI flow is automatically selected regardless of PACK FLOW selector position because air is only being
supplied by the APU.

47. When would you select PACK FLOW to HI?

Smoke removal or hot/humid conditions.

48. Which of the following statements is correct concerning conditioned air?

Recirculating fans draw cabin air to a mixing unit where conditioned air is added.

49. How many temperature selectors are there on the A320? How many temperature zones are there?
Three rotary temperature selectors, one each for the cockpit zone, the forward cabin zone, and the aft
cabin zone.

50. The temperature selectors are located in:

The cockpit

51. During normal flight, the avionics ventilation system controls the temperature of the cooling air by:
Passing air through a skin heat exchanger.

52. Placing the avionics ventilation system in the smoke configuration:

De-energizes the blower fan, extract fan runs, and opens the air conditioning extract valves.

53. How can you change controllers during flight?

Cycle the CABIN PRESS MODE SEL pushbutton to the MAN position then back to AUTO.

54. Hot air “FAULT” light illuminates on the air conditioning panel.
The hot air press reg. valve closes and the trim air valves close.

55. How many trim air valves are there?

Three: one each for the cockpit zone, the forward cabin zone, and the aft cabin zone.

56. What position do the pack valves go to in the event of a loss of the bleed system pressure?
Closed.

57. The RAM AIR switch should be used:

Only when differential pressure is less than 1 psi.

58. What is the function of the Pack Flow selector?

Both are correct
Allows the pilot to increase pack flow but will not allow a manual decrease in flow if needed by the
aircraft demands.
Always allows high flow regardless of switch position when the APU is used for air conditioning.
59. Which configuration is the avionics ventilation system in while airborne with no abnormals present?
Closed.

60. What is the maximum altitude associated with the pressurization system?
39,100 feet

61. Trim air valves are controlled by:

The zone controller.

62. Which statement is TRUE concerning the cargo compartment ventilation?

Only the aft cargo compartment is heated and ventilated. Cabin ambient air is mixed with hot trim air
and drawn through isolation valves by extraction fans.

63. The APU BLEED FAULT indicates that the main APU controller is in fault.
False.

64. Aft cargo ventilation is controlled by:

The cargo ventilation controller.
* Rotary selector is for temperature only

65. The vent fan runs any time there is a normal ships power and the isolation valves are open.
True.

66. The cabin zone temperature sensors are ventilated by the air extracted by the lavatory and galley
fans.
True.

67. Pressurization indications are found on which ECAM page(s)?

The in-flight ECAM cruise page and the CAB PRESS page.

68. How many outflow valves are there?

One valve with two doors.

69. At what cabin altitude do you get an ECAM warning?

9,550 feet

70. When the pack flow control knob is positioned to HI, air flow is:
120% of normal rate.

71. If you select a position other than the AUTO detent on the LDG ELEV AUTO selector, how can you see
the actual landing elevation value?
On the ECAM CRUISE or the PRESS page.

72. What will cause the ENG BLEED fault light to come on?
All of the above
Overpressure (downstream of bleed valve)
Bleed overheat
Wing or engine leak on associated side.

73. What does the CARGO HEAT HOT AIR FAULT light indicate?
All of the above
A duct overheat is detected.
The Aft Cargo Pressure Regulating valve closes.
The system will reset if the ISOL VALVE switch is ON.

74. During Ground function operation, the outflow valve is:

Fully open.

75. The outflow valve is powered by:

One of three electric motors.

76. The purpose of the safety valve is to avoid:

Both are correct
Excessive positive pressure differential.
Excessive negative differential.

77. When landing elevation is set to AUTO, the landing elevation is sent to the controller from:
FMGS.

78. The mixing unit is connected to:

Packs, cabin air, emergency ram air inlet and LP ground connector

79. Once set to “ON” the air conditioning packs operate:

Automatically and independently of each other

80. Emergency ram air inlet. When set to “ON” the ram air valve will open and supply airflow:
Diff. press < 1 psi, and ditching not selected

81. Cond. Zone regulator fault (primary channel failed):

Cabin zone is at fixed temperature

82. Temperature control is automatic and is regulated by:

Zone controllers, pack 1 and 2 controllers

83. If a pack controller fails (primary and secondary channel failure), the pack outlet air temperature is
controlled by:
Anti-ice valve

84. The zone controller optimizes temperature by action on:

Trim air valve

85. When using APU bleed to supply the packs, with the pack flow selector at LO, the pack airflow is:
120% of normal
86. In case of trim air system fault (zone controller primary channel failure), the secondary channel of
the zone controller regulated the zone temperature at:
24 deg C

87. In case of total zone controller failure:

Hot air and trim air valves close and packs deliver air at a fixed temperature (20 deg.C pack 1 and 10
deg.pack2)

88. During landing run, Ram Air Inlet flaps open when speed is less than:
70 kts (after 20 seconds delay)
* Match the 0s.

89. The ditching switch when selected sends a closure signal to:
All of the above
Outflow valve
Ram air inlet and ventilation extract valves
The pack flow control valves

90. In flight with pressure controller 1 in use, if it fails:

Transfers automatically to controller 2

91. In normal operation, pressurization is:

Fully automatic

92. During ground function operation, the outflow valve is:

Fully open

93. To see the operation of the outflow valve, it is necessary to call ECAM:
Press page

94. Two identical, independent, automatic digital pressurization controllers are used for system control:
One controller active, one in standby

95. Which controller generates excess cabin altitude and pressure signals for ECAM indication in manual
mode:
No.1

96. The safety valves are operated:

Pneumatically

97. The purpose of the safety valves is to avoid:

All of the above
Excessive positive differential pressure
Excessive negative differential pressure

98. When mode selector is selected to manual, the outflow valve is controlled by signals sent via
controller 1 or 2
False
99. On ECAM Cab. press page, the outflow valve indicator changes to amber if:
It is fully open in flight

100. On ECAM Cab. press page, the safety valve indication changes to amber if:
One safety valve is open.

101. On ECAM Cab. press page, the cabin altitude indication changes to red when cabin altitude is:
> 9,550 ft

102. Following a system 1 fault:

System 2 takes over automatically without any crew action

103. The pressure safety valve opens at:

8.6 psi

104. After the engine start, the Pack Flow Control Valves automatically open, however on the ground,
reopening of the valves is delayed for _____ after the first engine start.
30 seconds

105. The Ram Air Inlet Flaps remain open during takeoff and landing to allow extra airflow during high
power situations.
False

106. The temperature of the air that exits the compressor section is displayed above the Pack Flow. It
normally displays green, but displays amber for temperatures over:
230 deg.C

107. The trim air valves are _____ controlled by the zone controller
Electrically

108. The avionics ventilation system is not capable of using external air to provide cooling airflow
False Temperature Control Recap Temperature regulation for A320 is controlled by one zone controller
and two pack controllers. There are two channels in both type of controllers. Zone Controller • In case of
zone controller primary channel failure, the secondary channel regulates the zone temperature at 24C. •
In case of zone controller primary and secondary channel failure, temperature optimization and the
backup mode are lost. In this case pack one maintains 20 deg C and pack two 10 deg C. Pack Controller •
In case of a pack controller primary channel failure, the secondary computer operates as a backup mode
but regulation is not optimized. • In case of a pack controller secondary channel failure, the backup
mode is lost but there is no effect on pack regulation. • In case of a pack controller primary and
secondary channel failure, the pack outlet air temperature is controlled by anti-ice valve between 5 and
30 deg C.
AUTOFLIGHT
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109. The Flight Management part of the FMGC includes the following elements:
Navigation, flight planning, performance optimization and flight predictions

110. How can the present position of the aircraft be initialized?

Both are correct
Present position can be entered through the ADIRS CDU.
Present position can be entered on the INIT page of the MCDU.

111. What are the correct positions for the PFD and ND?
The PFD should be outboard and the ND should be inboard.

112. What information is supplied by the IR’s and displayed on the PFD?
Heading, attitude, and vertical speed.
* Some question banks have incorrectly marked B as correct.

113. How long does a normal IR alignment take?

Approximately 10 minutes.

114. The IR ALIGN light is extinguished. What does this mean?

Alignment has been completed.

115. An amber flashing IR FAULT light indicates that:

Attitude and heading information may be recovered in ATT mode.

116. What action should be taken if IR #2 is lost:

Move the ATT HDG rotary selector knob to F/O 3.

117. A/THR in white means that A/THR is:

Active

118. The white IR ALIGN light is flashing. What does this mean?
No present position has been entered and ten minutes has elapsed since the IR was selected ON. An
alignment fault may exist.

119. What message is displayed if the database effective date does not match the clock date?
Check Data Base Cycle.

120. Placing one of the ADR push buttons OFF will accomplish what?
The OFF light will illuminate and air data output will disconnect.

121. While in-flight, operating in Normal law, in the Alpha Prot range:
The sidestick controller and flight controls revert to the AOA mode, and side stick deflection is
proportional to AOA.

122. What is the difference between -FD2 and 2FD- on the FMA?
1 off, 2 engaged. 2 engaged, 1 inop*
* Normally FMGC1 is the source for the left side and FMGC2 for the right side. If both FMGCs are
functional and FDs are

123. What does the LOW ACCURACY message mean?

FMGC position & actual radio position difference exceeds limits.

124. The thrust delivered by A/THR is already at MAX CLB thrust. Is it possible to obtain some additional
thrust?
Yes, by moving the thrust levers forward from the CL detent.

125. What information is supplied by the Air Data Modules (ADMs) and displayed on the PFD’s?
Airspeed, altitude, and backup vertical speed.

126. Can the autopilot be used for a single engine approach and autoland?
Yes.

127. During the takeoff phase:

SRS mode will provide guidance to maintain V2+10 kts (minimum) as a speed reference

128. If the IR mode rotary selector is selected OFF:

The ADIRU is not energized: AD and IR information is lost.

129. Which of the following statements is always true when operating in alternate law?
Extending the landing gear will place the aircraft in Direct law.

130. Which protection is not available below 100 feet AGL?

Alpha floor.

131. What does amber SPEED BRAKES mean on lower ECAM?

Speed brakes are extended and engines are not at idle.

132. If LOW ACCURACY message is displayed, are there any approach restrictions?
Yes, both LNAV and VNAV approaches are forbidden.

133. The DDRMI provides the pilot with:

Bearing only for VOR 1 and VOR 2.

134. The ON BAT light will illuminate amber:

Both are correct
When one or more IR’s are operating on aircraft battery power.
For a few seconds at the beginning of the alignment process.

135. If both ELACs fail, what controls the elevator and stabilizer?
SECs.

136. Where is the information displayed by DMC #1 and DMC #2?

DMC #1 supplies data to PFD #1, ND #1, and UPPER ECAM. DMC #2 supplies data for PFD #2, ND #2, and
LOWER ECAM.
137. While in flight operating in Normal law, movement of the sidestick and subsequent return to
neutral will command:
A load factor proportional to stick deflection, then maintain one G flight corrected for pitch attitude.

138. In normal law all protections are active, which of the following lists is the most complete list?
Protections, Load Factor, Pitch attitude, High AOA, Alpha floor, angle of bank, and High speed.

139. When in alternate law, all protections except _______ protection will be lost.
Load factor.

140. When does the sideslip indicator change to a blue Beta target?
Any EPR exceeds 1.25, and EPR’s differ by more than 0.30 *
* For aircraft without EPR the corresponding values are: Any N1 > 80% and difference >35%.

141. High and low speed stabilities may be available in alternate law, stabilities:
Can be overridden by the pilot, and it is possible to exceed Vmo, Mmo and stall the aircraft.

142. What is the function of the FACs?

Rudder and Yaw damping inputs, Flight envelope and speed computations, and windshear protection

143. What causes a DU to display a black screen with a white diagonal line?
DMC failure.

144. Can the aircraft be controlled with a loss of all electrics?

Yes.

145. The ATT HDG and AIR DATA selectors on the switching panel in the NORM position indicate that:
ADIRU 1 is supplying information to PFD 1, ND 1 and the DDRMI; ADIRU 2 is supplying power to PFD 2
and ND 2.

146. What action should be taken if ADR #1 is lost?

Move the AIR DATA knob on the switching panel to CAPT 3.

147. How many Air Data/Inertial Reference Units (ADIRU’s) are installed?
Three

148. On an autoland approach, with both autopilots on, which FMGC is master?
FMGC 1

149. After a single DMC failure, how could a crewmember recover the display units?
Rotate the EIS DMC switch on the switching panel to replace the failed DMC with DMC #3.
DOORS
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150. How is it determined that the cockpit sliding window is closed and locked?
The red ring below the release button should be in view.

151. Opening a passenger door from the outside disarms the door and the escape slide.
True.

152. What does illumination of the red cabin pressure light represent on the main cabin door?
This indicates that the aircraft cabin is still pressurized and the cabin door should not be opened.

153. The cargo doors are powered by:

The yellow hydraulic system.

154. The forward and aft cargo doors can be opened from:
The outside only

155. On the ECAM DOOR/OXY page, the SLIDE indication appears _____ when the slide is not disarmed.
White.

156. Each passenger door has one CABIN PRESSURE warning light that:
Warns of residual pressure in the cabin.

157. Where does the Door and Slide Control System (DSCS) generate warnings?
Both are correct
On ECAM.
On the doors.

158. What happens to the cockpit door with electrical power failure?
It automatically unlocks.

159. The cockpit windows can be opened both from inside and outside.
False.

160. What does illumination of the white slide armed light represent on the main cabin door?
This indicates that the slide is armed and the slide will inflate if the door is opened from inside the
aircraft.

161. Can the flight compartment sliding windows be used as emergency exits?
Yes, there are escape ropes mounted above each window behind an access panel.

162. When the electric pump is operating the FWD or AFT cargo doors, the only other yellow system
devices that can operate are braking and engine 2 reverse.
True.

163. When the slide arming lever, on the emergency opening system, is in the ARMED position, where is
the slide connected?
To the floor brackets on both sides of the door.
164. When the Cargo door switch for the yellow hydraulic pump is in use, the flight controls are:
Inhibited

165. When opened in an emergency, the passenger entry doors:

Pneumatically assisted into the open position

166. If door handle is lifted and the white indicator illuminates, what does this mean?
The escape slide is armed and if you go on lifting the handle, door opens and slide will deploy.
INDICATING/RECORDING
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167. What does a pulsing green engine parameter indicate?
An ADVISORY, the parameter is about to reach the limit.

168. On a bottom of the STATUS page, what does the green arrow mean?
It means that there is more information to be seen.

169. When should the EMER CANC push button be used?

Whenever a repetitive visual or aural warning, or caution is received that the crew has determined to be
false.

170. The actual speed is indicated by the ______ reference line.

yellow

171. If a PFD fails, does anything happen automatically?

The image automatically transfers to the display formerly occupied by the ND.

172. Course information from the #1 ILS receiver will be displayed:

On the captain’s PFD when the captain’s ILS push button is selected ON.

173. Information from the #1 VOR receiver will be displayed:

On the capt ‘s ND when the capt ‘s VOR bearing selector is selected to VOR.

174. What causes a display unit (DU) to go blank?

Both are correct
Loss of power.
Display unit internal failure.

175. What causes a DU to display a black screen with a white diagonal line?
DMC failure.

176. The maximum speed to select next higher flap setting is indicated by two amber dashes.
True.

177. VOR, ILS, and NDB raw data information is displayed on the ND in which of the following modes?
Both are correct
VOR, RMI and NDB information may be displayed in the ARC or ROSE NAV modes.
VOR and ILS information can be displayed in the ROSE VOR and ROSE ILS modes respectively

178. The presence of VOR1 in red on the ND indicates:

The # 1 VOR receiver is inoperative.

179. What is the meaning of “9000” in blue at the top of the altitude scale?
It marks the FCU selected altitude.

180. How many DMC’s are there?

3
181. After a single DMC failure, how could a crew member recover the display units?
Rotate the EIS DMC switch on the switching panel to replace the failed DMC with DMC #3.

182. Where is information displayed by DMC #1 and DMC#2?

DMC#1 supplies data to PFD#1, ND#1, and upper ECAM. DMC #2 supplies data to PFD#2, ND#2, and
lower ECAM.

183. If the lower ECAM DU fails, is there a way to retrieve that information?
Both are correct
By pressing and holding the related systems page push button on the ECAM control panel, the page will
be displayed on the UPPER ECAM.
By rotating ECAM/ND XFR switch on switching panel, lower ECAM page will be transferred to either Capt
or FO’s ND.

184. If the UPPER ECAM DU fails, what will be displayed on the lower unit?
Engines and Warning page (E/WD)

185. Weather radar can be displayed in what modes on the ND?

All modes except plan.

186. RNAV position information is displayed on the ND in which of the following modes?
ARC and ROSE NAV modes only.

187. Once the crewmember has completed viewing a specific system, what is the correct procedure for
clearing the screen and returning it to a normal presentation?
Press the respective system push button again.

188. After the engine shutdown, you observe a pulsing STS message. What does it mean?
It is a reminder that the status page holds a maintenance message.

189. The upper ECAM Display Unit (DU) has failed. You want to see the DOOR/OXY page. How can you
see it?
You have to press and hold the DOOR key on the ECP

190. Both ECAM screens have failed. Is it possible to get E/WD indications?
Yes, to get E/WD information. It must be manually transferred to one of the NDs.

191. How are the FMAs displayed on the PFD?

There are 5 columns and 3 rows.

192. In case of a double FWC failure master caution light, master warning light, aural warnings and
ECAM cautions and warnings are lost.
True.

193. How did the PNF cancel the caution for the NAV ILS 1 FAULT before calling the STATUS page on the
ECP?
By pressing the EMER CANC pushbutton.
194. How can the ILS 1 FAULT be restored from being a CANCELLED CAUTION?
By pressing and holding the RCL key for more than 3 seconds.

195. VLS is the lowest speed that the autoflight system (autopilot or A/THR) will fly the aircraft. This is a
dynamic speed corresponding to an Angle Of Attack (AOA).
All of the above
VLS will change with wing configuration change.
With speedbrake extension, VLS will increase
Above FL200, VLS will provide a 0.2g buffet margin

196. The Speed Trend Arrow is a dynamic information displaying the speed to which the aircraft will be
in _____.
10 seconds

197. Of the three types of EIS displays, which one has the lowest priority?
The ND
* There is no SED display. If they mean SD then this should have the least priority.

198. As you approach a selected altitude, when will the yellow altitude window start flashing?
As you approach within 750 ft of FCU selected altitude and stop when it is within 250 ft.

199. The Flight Path vector (FPV) represents the lateral and vertical trajectory of the aircraft with respect
to the ground. On the lateral scale, it indicates the aircraft’s track. On the vertical scale, it indicates the
aircraft’s flight path angle
True.

200. When does the Side Stick Order indicator display?

After first engine start and disappears after rotation

201. When is the ‘Green Dot’ displayed?

Only when flap handle is the zero position.

202. The green ‘S’ of the speedtape is the Minimum Slat Retraction Speed. It is only displayed when the
flap handle position is in position 1
True.

203. Is the Side Slip indicator always yellow?

No, it turns blue when it becomes a beta target (displaying optimum side slip for a given configuration)

204. When will the Flight Director bars flash?

All of the above
When a reversion occurs.
When loss of LOC or G/S signal in LAND mode.

205. The Flight Director bars are out of view when Bank angle exceeds 67°.
False.
* Out of view when bank angle exceeds 45° (and will return when bank is < 40°)
206. The Glide slope index will flash continuously when the deviation exceeds ______ above ______,
1 dot above 100 feet RA
* Match 1 and 1

207. When will the PFD Heading tape revert to TRUE heading?
North of 73° North or South of 60° South

208. If the FPV (Flight Path Vector) symbol is right of center, where is the wind coming from?
Left.

209. If the FPV is above the horizon line, what is the aircraft actually doing?
Climbing.

210. Both LOC and glideslope will flash if, after capture, the signal is lost.
True.

211. The lower end of a red and black strip along the speed scale defines the VMAX speed.
It is the lowest of the following VMO (or MMO), VLE, VFE

212. The SD displays the Gross Weight (GW) in green as soon as the second engine is started.
False.
* As soon as the first engine is started.

213. In case of PFDU failure, the PFD image is transferred to the NDU:
Automatically

214. What is the basic role of the DMCs:

They compute and elaborate displays

215. Do the Check ATT. Messages appear on both PFDs at the same time?
Yes

216. FACs calculate speed trend and VLS. The extremities of the trend vector and V1s segment indicate
respectively; speed value at the next 10 seconds and 1.23 Vs 1 g with present configuration. Is this
correct?
Yes (for both cases)

217. With radar selected on, what can you read on ND about antenna setting?
Tilt angle and gain mode
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218. The engine generators and APU generator are rated at _____ KVA.
90

219. The number 1 AC bus channel normally supplies power to _____ and to the _____ bus which
supplies power to the ______ bus.
TR1 / AC ESS / AC ESS SHED

220. The normal priority for supplying electrical power to the AC busses is:
Engine generators, external power then APU

221. The BATTERY BUS is normally powered by:

DC bus 1 through a DC tie control relay.

222. The A-320 has _______ batteries in its main electrical system.
2

223. When no other power is available in flight, the static inverter converts _____ power to AC power
for the ______ bus; and ______ powers the _______ bus.
BAT1 DC / AC ESS bus / BAT2 / DC ESS

224. An AC ESS FEED switch located on the overhead panel shifts the power source for the AC ESS bus
from:
AC bus1 to AC bus 2

225. Which of the following AC busses can be powered by the emergency generator?
AC ESS bus / AC ESS SHED bus

226. The RAT is connected directly (mechanically) to the Emergency Generator

False

227. After landing, in the emergency electrical configuration: the batteries automatically connect to the
DC BAT bus when speed decreases below _______ knots.
100

228. The BAT FAULT light will illuminate when:

Charging current increases at an abnormal rate

229. Do not depress the IDG DISCONNECT switch for more than _______ to prevent damage to the
disconnect mechanism.
3 seconds

230. The IDG Fault light indicates:

IDG low oil pressure or IDG oil overheat

231. If normal electrical power is lost; essential cockpit lighting is maintained for the:
All of the above
Captain’s instrument panel.
Standby compass
Right dome light (provided the dome selector is not off).

232. You enter a dark cockpit, what action is necessary before checking the battery voltages?
You have to verify that both batteries are off.

233. Having started the APU, how can you get the APU generator to power the electrical system?
By pushing the EXT PWR pushbutton thus disconnecting the external power.

234. Are there any limitations associated with disconnecting an IDG?

Never disconnect an IDG unless the engine is running, nor push the IDG disconnect push button for
more than 3 seconds.

235. Which voltage requires recharging or replacing the batteries?

25 volts or less.

236. The APU is supplying the electrical system. What is the order of priority for the different
generators?
Engines, external power, APU.

237. What is the significance of the green collared circuit breakers?

Green collared circuit breakers are monitored by the ECAM.

238. If batteries are the only source of power in flight, how long will battery power be available?
Between 22 and 30 minutes depending on equipment in use.

239. What is the minimum voltage when conducting a BATTERY CHECK?

Greater than 25 volts.

240. A battery fault light will illuminate when:

Battery charging current increases at an abnormal rate.

241. Which flight control computer will be inoperative with gear extension while in the Emergency
Electrical Configuration?
FAC 1

242. If the battery voltages are below the minimum, how do you charge them?
I have to check that the BAT pushbuttons are on and switch the external power on.

243. What is the function of APU GEN push button located on the overhead electrical panel?
When selected to OFF the APU generator field is de-energized.

244. Is it possible to parallel generators?

The electrical system will not allow “paralleling” of generators.

245. While operating on Emergency Electrical Power with the landing gear lowered which of the
following control laws is in effect?
Direct.

246. What cockpit lighting is available during an emergency electrical situation?

Right side Dome light, main panel flood lights (left two columns only), and the standby compass light.

247. What is the function of the GEN 1 LINE push button?

When selected OFF generator # 1 is removed from all busses but continues to power one fuel pump in
each wing.

248. During a routine flight, which of the following would result after the loss of Gen #2 and the
subsequent start of the APU?
Eng gen #1 continues to power AC bus #1 and downstream systems. The APU powers AC bus #2 and
downstream systems.

249. When does the RAT automatically deploy?

Electrical power to both AC BUS #1 & #2 is lost and the aircraft speed is above 100 knots.

250. During the five seconds it takes for the RAT to extend:
The BATTERIES power both BATT HOT busses, ESS DC, and ESS AC through the STATIC INVERTER.

251. The purpose of the AUTO BUS TIE is to allow either engine-driven IDG to automatically power both
main AC buses in the event of a generator loss until either ground power or the APU generator is
activated.
True.

252. When will the RAT & EMER GEN red FAULT light illuminate?
When the EMER GEN is not supplying electrical power, AC busses #1 & #2 are unpowered and the nose
gear is up.

253. What is the significance of the circuit breakers on the overhead panel?
They may be operational in the Emergency Electrical Configuration.

254. If both engine generators are powering the system, and one subsequently fails, are any busses
unpowered?
No, but some loads are shed in both main galleys.

255. How many times can you reset a circuit breaker?

Once, if authorized by the procedures.

256. On the cockpit overhead panel, there is a three position EMERGENCY EXIT Light switch. What lights
are associated with this switch?
Exit signs, emergency lights, and escape path lighting.

257. Which flight control computers are operational in the Emergency Electrical Power configuration
(gear down and batteries powering the system)?
ELAC 1 and SEC 1.

258. The emergency generator supplies power as long as:

The landing gear is up*
* This question and some others that relate landing gears with electrical emergency configuration and
emergency generator are for

259. Which radios are inoperative with gear extension while in the emergency electrical configuration?
DME 1 and transponder 1 *
* This question and some others that relate landing gears with electrical emergency configuration and
emergency generator are for

260. While operating on Emergency Electrical Power with the landing gear lowered which of the
following statements is correct?
On the ground at 100 knots, the DC BATTERY BUS automatically reconnects to the batteries allowing
APU start.

261. If during a normal flight the BUS TIE push button is depressed to “OFF”, what effect would this have
on power to the busses?
None.

262. While operating on Emergency Electrical Power (EMER GEN powering the system, FAC #1 reset)
which of the following control laws are in effect?
Alternate.

263. Can you reconnect an IDG in flight?

No, it is not possible.

264. Which communication and navigation radios are operational in the Emergency Electrical
Configuration with the EMER GEN powering the system?
ACP 1 and 2, VHF 1, HF, RMP 1, VOR 1, and ILS 1.

265. What is the meaning of the green AVAIL light?

External power is plugged in and parameters are normal. You must push the external power to connect
it

266. What does the blue EXT PWR ON light mean?

External power is supplying the aircraft’s electrical system.

267. If EXTERNAL power is available and within limits:

The green AVAIL light will illuminate on the EXT PWR push button.

268. Is it possible to determine the source of power for aircraft busses

Yes, press the ECAM ELEC push button and view the electrical schematic on the ECAM

269. Both batteries are charged by the external power unit. Approximately how long does the charging
process take?
20 minutes.

270. The GALLEY FAULT light illuminates when any generator is exceeding 80% of its rated output.
False.
271. While operating on Emergency Electrical Power (EMER GEN powering the system) what should the
crew accomplish prior to lowering the landing gear?
Depress the guarded RMP NAV push button and tune the appropriate NAV facility and course for the
approach to be accomplished *
* B marked correct in question banks. No clue about this one as it relates to older models that associate
landing gears with electrical

272. What would cause the GALLEY fault light to illuminate?

The load on any generator is above 100% of its rated output.

273. While operating on Emergency Electrical Power (EMER GEN powering the system) how is it possible
to properly complete the ECAM checklist with only an upper display?
Depress and hold the specific ECAM page push button on the ECAM control panel.

274. After IDG disconnection why do you get a GALLEY SHED indication on the SD?
It is a reminder that the main galley has been shed automatically following the loss of one generator.

275. Which busses will be powered after the RAT is extended and the EMER GEN begins producing
power?
BATT HOT busses, ESS DC, ESS DC SHED, ESS AC and ESS AC SHED.

276. Engine #1 has just been started and the APU is inoperative. The EXT PWR push button blue ON light
is illuminated. Which of the statements below is correct?
Gen #1 supplies AC bus #1 and (generally) the downstream systems; Ext power supplies AC bus #2.

277. In cruise, you have suddenly a Master Warning and caution comes on with ELEC EMER CONFIG and
APP OFF. You notice a red FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN pushbutton. What do you think of this
indication?
The EMER GEN is not yet supplying the system.

278. When are the Essential Shed buses powered by the battery?
Never. The purpose of the shed buses is to reduce the load on the batteries.

279. The AC Essential bus is powered by the battery at speed above 50 kt.
True.

280. In normal electrical configuration, how is DC ESS bus supplied:

From TR 1 via DC Bus 1 and DC Bat Bus

281. What happens in case of total loss of main generators?

The RAT is automatically extended and powers the blue system which drives the emergency generator

282. DC Bat Bus can be supplied by:

DC Bus 1, DC Bus 2 or batteries

283. Normal minimum battery voltage before APU start is:

25.5 Volts
284. When disconnecting the IDG the button should be pressed:
For no more than 3 seconds

285. Where can the battery voltage be checked?

On the elec. overhead panel and ECAM elec. Page

286. In flight on batteries only, the AC ESS Shed bus and DC ESS Shed bus are lost.
Yes

287. The static inverter works:

When aircraft speed is > 50 kt and on batteries only *

288. If a TR fails:
The other TR automatically replaces the faulty one and the ESS TR supplies the DC Ess Bus

289. In flight in case of loss of all main generators, emergency generator not running, the DC ESS Bus is
supplied by:
Hot bus 2

290. If AC Bus 1 fails the AC ESS bus is supplied by:

AC Bus 2

291. Engine bleed air temperature is controlled by:

A pre-cooler that uses fan air.

PNEUMATICS
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292. If BMC1 fails BMC2 takes over all monitoring functions except:
Engine 1 and APU leak detection.

293. Bleed air normally comes from the _______ of the engine.
Intermediate stage.

294. In flight if the air pressure is insufficient even with the HP valve open:
The engine spools up automatically.

295. The pressure regulating and shutoff valve will close if _______ pressure is _______ or _______
airflow occurs
Upstream / low / reverse

296. The crossbleed valve has two electric motors; one for the automatic mode and one for the manual
mode:
True

297. The overheat detection system uses a single loop for:

The pylons and APU.
298. The APU BLEED FAULT light illuminates amber for an APU:
Bleed leak.

299. The AUTO position of the X BLEED selector opens the crossbleed if:
The APU bleed valve is open.

300. Recirculation fans in the air conditioning system direct filtered cabin air to which area?
The Mixing unit.

301. Temperature regulation for the A320 is controlled by:

One zone controller and two pack controllers.

302. Should both channels fail in a zone controller:

Temperature optimization and the backup mode are lost.

303. The lavatory/galley extract fan operates:

Continuously when electrical power is available.

304. If bleed air is being supplied by the APU or if one pack fails; pack flow will go to what rate?
High.

305. What happens to the outflow valve when the RAM AIR switch is selected ON?
The outflow valve opens if cabin differential pressure is less than 1 psi.

306. When either the BLOWER or EXTRACT switches are in OVRD; air from the air conditioning system is
added to ventilation air.
True.

307. How many motors are available for the outflow valve?
3

308. Transfer between the two cabin pressure controllers is:

Automatic after landing or in case the operating controller fails.

309. The maximum cabin descent rate is limited in automatic to:

750 ft/min.

310. The third motor (manual) in the pressurization system is activated:

When the CABIN PRESS MODE SEL switch is positioned to MAN.

311. When the cabin vertical speed exceeds _______ fpm; the vertical speed display on ECAM _______.
1800 / flashes green

312. The pneumatic system supplies high pressure air for:

All of the above
Air Conditioning, water pressurization and engine starting
Wing anti-icing.
Hydraulic reservoir pressurization.
313. High pressure air has ______ sources.
3
* Engine bleed systems, APU load compressor and HP ground connection.

314. With both engines operating, an ENG BLEED pb FAULT light will illuminate when:
The valve position differs from that of the push button.

315. Air bleed from the engines is:

Cooled in a heat exchanger by cooling air bleed from Fan section.

316. If a Bleed Monitoring Computer (BMC) fails:

The remaining BMC will automatically assume most of the failed BMC’s functions.

317. A leak detection system detects any overheating in the vicinity of hot air ducts.
True.

318. When engine and wing anti-ice are in use, and a BMC detects a bleed leak:
The wing anti-ice on the associated side will be lost, and the engine anti-ice on the associated side will
continue to function.

319. Each bleed valve is electrically operated and controlled pneumatically by its associated BMC.
False.

320. If a BMC detects a bleed leak:

All valves that could supply pneumatic air to the area of the bleed leak will automatically close.

321. If one BMC fails, the adjacent BMC takes over the monitoring of the bleed system to issue the
following ECAM warnings if necessary:
All of the above
Overpressure
Overtemperature
Wing leak

322. Bleed leak protection for the APU pneumatic duct is provided by:
Detection loops associated with BMC #1.

323. With the loss of pneumatic system pressure, the engine bleed valve will:
Assume the closed position.

324. Pneumatic system operation is controlled and monitored by:

Two bleed monitoring computers.

325. ECAM BLEED page: when is the GND symbol displayed?

Whenever the aircraft is on the ground.

326. In automatic mode, the crossbleed valve opens when the system is using APU bleed air.
It closes if the system detects an air leak (except during engine start).
327. What happens when pressure and temperature are not sufficient to supply the corresponding
engine bleed valve?
HP valve opens, IP stage remains in the same configuration.

328. When additional pneumatic air is required for anti-ice, engine starting, or air conditioning:
Additional pneumatic air will be requested by the BMC to the FADECs or the APU.

329. When selected, APU bleed air:

Has priority over engine bleed air.

330. With the APU running, the APU BLEED push button selected ON and the X BLEED selector to AUTO,
the APU will:
Supply pneumatic air to both sides of the aircraft because the pneumatic crossbleed valve automatically
opens.

331. Which source controls the crossbleed valve?

Electric.

332. The crew may directly control the following bleed valves:
Engine, APU, crossbleed.

333. APU bleed air supplies the pneumatic system if the APU speed is above _____:
95%

334. A check valve near the crossbleed duct protects the APU when bleed air comes from another
source:
True.

335. Temperature regulation is achieved by the precooler which regulates and limits the temperature at:
200°C

336. Refueling is possible if the aircraft batteries are the only source of power.
True

FUEL
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337. With the center tank pump mode SEL switch in AUTO; the center tank pumps:
All the above.

338. Fuel transfer from the outer compartment to the inner compartment of the wing tanks occurs
when the inner compartment quantity decreases to:
750 kilograms

339. What indication will you see on the overhead fuel panel if the center tank has more than 250
kilograms of fuel and the left or right wing tank have less than 5,000 kilograms.
Mode select fault.
340. The Fuel Used indication on ECAM is reset:
Automatically at engine start on the ground.

341. The fuel quantity indication on ECAM for the outer cell is boxed amber if:
Both transfer valves fail to open when inner cell is at low level.

342. An amber line appears across the last two digits of the ECAM FOB indication when:
Fuel quantity is unreliable.

343. The fuel crossfeed valve is controlled by 2 motors.

True

344. Which of the following would cause the fault light to illuminate on the MODE SEL push button?
Fuel is being burned out of sequence.

345. The message CTR TK FEEDG appears in the MEMO. What does this mean?
At least one center tank pump is energized.

346. From which tanks will fuel gravity feed?

Outer cell of the wing tanks, and inner cell of the wing tanks.

347. Center tank pumps do not stop 5 min after center tank low level reached.
Only on the ECAM Fuel page.

348. During normal operations when should the fuel transfer valves open?
When low level is sensed in either inner wing cell.

349. What does an amber line across the last two digits of the fuel quantity mean?
The fuel quantity indication is inaccurate.

350. The APU fuel system:

Obtains fuel from the left fuel manifold via the left side fuel pumps or if needed, the APU fuel pump.

351. With fuel in the center tank, the CTR TK MODE SEL push button selected to AUTO and the CTR TK
PUMP push buttons ON (lights out), the center tank pumps:
Both are correct
Will operate for a short period after the first engine MASTER switch is selected ON and while slats are
retracted.
They will continue to run until the center tank is empty or slats are extended.

352. The AC powered auxiliary fuel boost pump for the APU operates whenever the APU is operating
and no other pump is on. it has an alternate power source on the AC Static Inverter bus for battery-only
starts.
True.

353. After engine start, center tank fuel pumps run for ______ minutes regardless of slat position.
2 minutes.
354. The message OUTER TK FUEL XFRD appears in the MEMO. What does this mean?
It is a reminder to show that a transfer valve is open.

355. The wing fuel transfer valves are:

Are electrically held closed.

356. Why do the center tank pumps stop automatically when then slats are extended for takeoff?
To ensure that the engines are fed from the wing tanks for takeoff (feeding segregation)

357. What precaution should you observe when gravity feeding fuel?
Operate the aircraft below 15,000 feet.

358. Refueling time at normal pump pressure is _____ minutes for the wing tanks and _____ minutes for
all tanks.
17 & 20.

359. After engine shutdown, what are your actions to close the fuel transfer valves?
No action is required. The valves will close automatically during the next refueling.

360. Fuel can be transferred from tank to tank:

Only on the ground.

361. How has the fuel been transferred from the outer to the inner tanks?
The transfer valve has been opened automatically by the low level sensor in the inner tank.

362. What is the minimum fuel quantity for takeoff?

1,500 kg

363. The ______ on each wing are anti-iced with pneumatic bleed air.
Three outboard slats
ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION
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364. Electrical heating is provided for the protection of:
Pitots, static ports, AOA probes, and TAT probes.

365. When a pneumatic leak is detected, the wing anti-ice valves:

Close automatically.

366. When either engine anti-ice valve is open:

Minimum idle rpm is increased.

367. Window heat operates at what power level in flight?

High

368. On the ground the wing anti-ice valves will:

Open during a test sequence (30 seconds); provided pneumatic supply is available.

369. Probe heat comes on automatically when:

When at least one engine is running *
* Probe heat comes on automatically when at least one engine is running, or when the aircraft is in
flight. Manually, when

370. With reference to the PROBE/WINDOW HEAT pushbutton, which of the following is true?
Window heating comes on automatically after first engine start *
* Window heating comes on automatically when at least one engine is running, or when the aircraft is in
flight. Manually,

371. The drain masts are heated after first engine start.
False *
* Drain masts are heated when electrical system is powered. Low level on ground and high level in flight.

372. Where do the wing anti-ice indications appear on ECAM?

ANTI-ICE appears in white on the ECAM bleed page and W A.ICE appears in green on the ECAM memo
when the wing P/B is pressed

373. The Fault light on the engine anti-ice switches indicates the valve:
Position disagrees with switch position.

374. What is the difference between the engine and wing anti-ice fault lights?
Both indicate valve in transit, or valve position disagrees with selected position. Wing light also could
indicate low pressure.

375. If one engine anti-ice system fails, the second one takes over and provides anti-icing for both
engines.
False.

376. What happens when either engine anti-ice is open?

Maximum N1 is limited, continuous ignition is provided, minimum RPM is increased.
377. In the event of loss of electrical supply the engine anti-ice valve:
Opens when the engine is running.

378. With the loss of electrical power the wing anti-ice valves:
Fail to the closed position.

379. What is the speed limit to operate the windscreen wipers?

230 kts.

380. In the event of an electrical power loss:

The engine anti-ice valves will open automatically, anti-icing is ensured.

381. At what power level does window heat operate while airborne?
High power while airborne.

382. What happens to engine RPM when either engine anti-ice valve is open?
The N1 limit for that engine is automatically reduced

383. Window heat operation begins:

Both are correct
Automatically after the first engine start.
if the PROBE/WINDOW HEAT push button is selected ON by the crew prior to engine start.

384. Rain protection is provided by:

Rain repellent and Windshield wipers.

385. Can the wing anti-ice be tested on the ground?

Yes, with valves only open for 30 seconds.

386. Anti-ice and de-icing protection is provided for:

The engine nacelle’s and three outboard wing slats.

387. The probe heaters can be activated manually prior to engine start by placing the PROBE/WINDOW
HEAT pushbutton.
True.

388. What happens to the heat at the drain masts when the aircraft is on the ground?
The heat is reduced to prevent injury to ground personnel.

389. The RAIN RPLNT (rain repellent) pushbutton is inhibited on the ground when the engines stopped.
True.

390. TAT probes are heated on the ground.

False.

391. The ON light illuminates on the wing anti-ice P/B:

When the P/B is set to ON
392. How is window heating regulated?
By two independent Window Heat Computers (WHC), one for each side

393. The Window Heat Computer provides two power levels for the windshield:
High power in flight, low power on the ground

394. The engine nacelle is anti-iced by:

Air bleed from the high pressure compressor

395. When an engine anti-ice valve is open:

N1 limit is automatically reduced and the idle N1 is automatically increased

396. In the event of a low air pressure:

The engine anti-ice valve closes automatically

397. How can you check that engine anti-ice has been selected on?
You can observe the blue ON light on the associated engine anti-ice P/B and the ENGINE ANTI-ICE memo
on the

398. The electric windshield wipers are controlled:

By two individual rotary selectors

399. The wipers can operate at different speeds:

Low speed and high speed

400. When the wiper is turned off:

The wiper stops out of view

401. Fluid can be transferred between hydraulic systems.

False
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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402. Which hydraulic systems have engine driven pumps?
Green and yellow.

403. The Load Alleviation Function (LAF) accumulators are pressurized by which hydraulic systems?
Green and yellow.

404. The RAT pressurizes the Blue hydraulic system to approximately ______ psi.
2500

405. How many pumps has the yellow system to provide pressure (not counting the PTU)?
3

406. The hand pump supplies yellow system pressure to the:

Cargo doors.

407. It is possible to pressurize the green hydraulic system on the ground via the PTU when the parking
brake is set.
True

408. The Eng Pump Fault light extinguishes when the engine pump switch is selected to off except for:
An overheat.

409. With the airplane on the ground and the blue electric pump switch in AUTO; the blue pump will be
energized when:
First two statements are correct.

410. The PTU Fault light illuminates when the:

Green or yellow reservoir has low air pressure.

411. The PUMP identification number on the ECAM HYD page becomes amber when:
N2 is below idle.

412. The _____ hydraulic system provides power for gear extension/retraction.
Green

413. As long as the landing gear lever is up a hydraulic safety valve closes to cut off the hydraulic supply
to the gear when the airspeed is:
Greater than 260 KIAS.

414. Autobraking is initiated by:

Ground spoiler extension command.

415. When using the alternate brake system on accumulator pressure only; the accumulator supplies:
At least seven full brake applications.

416. The maximum degrees of nosewheel steering available when using the handwheel is ______.
+/- 75

417. The green DECEL light on the Autobrake switch illuminates when the actual airplane deceleration
corresponds to ______ % of the selected rate.
80

418. The brakes pressure indication on TRIPLE PRESSURE INDICATOR reads which system pressure?
Yellow

419. To extend the landing gear with the Gravity Extension Handcrank requires _______ turns of the
handle.
3 clockwise

420. The aircraft’s three hydraulic systems are normally pressurized by:
Two engine driven pumps and one electric pump.

421. When will the yellow system electric pump operate? (AC power is available).
When the yellow electric system ELEC PUMP push button is selected to ON or the ground crew activates
a cargo door switch.

422. What are the major equipment losses with loss of Green system?
Nosewheel steering, Autobrakes *
* These are the earlier models that have NWS on the green system unlike later models that have it on
the yellow.

423. The hydraulic PTU will activate if:

A significant pressure loss occurs in the green or yellow hydraulic system.

424. After extending the RAT, is it possible to check its position and status?
Yes, select the ECAM HYD page.

425. The RAT is capable of powering a pump which will pressurize:

Only the blue system.

426. How is the yellow hydraulic system pressurized?

An engine driven pump, an electric pump, the PTU using the green system and, for the cargo doors only,
a hand pump.

427. When will normal operation of the BLUE system hydraulic pump begin?
During the first engine start.

428. The PTU comes into action automatically when the differential pressure between the GREEN and
the YELLOW systems is greater than ______ psi.
500.

429. When will the yellow system electric pump operate? (AC power is available)
When the yellow electric system ELEC PUMP push button is selected to ON or the ground crew activates
a cargo door switch.
430. What is the normal pressure in the hydraulic system?
3,000 psi.

431. You are at the gate. You have started engine #2. Before starting engine #1, you notice that the PTU
test has not been activated. Is it normal?
The PTU will not work until the second engine has been started.

432. You get a G RSVR OVHT message. Why does the ECAM procedure ask you to switch the PTU off
first?
To prevent the PTU from pressurizing the GREEN system

433. For hydraulic system malfunctions, when will the RAT deploy?
Only when the guarded RAT MAN ON push button is selected by the crew.

434. What does the RAT MAN ON switch do?

Extends RAT, pressurizes BLUE system, does not start Emergency Generator.

435. Describe the PTU status with a green system reservoir overheat, low pressure or low fluid level.
The PTU fault light will remain illuminated as long as the problem exists. The PTU should be selected
OFF.

436. During engine start up, when is the BLUE hydraulic system pressurized?
Automatically after first engine start.

437. If you lost the GREEN system, what equipment is lost?

Reverser 1, gear retraction and nose wheel steering *
* These are the earlier models that have NWS on the green system unlike later models that have it on
the yellow.

438. Crew members can use a hand pump to pressurize the YELLOW system in order to operate the
cargo doors when no electrical power is available.
True.

439. If you lost the YELLOW system, what equipment is lost?

All of the above
Reverser 2
Parking brake accumulator recharging
Cargo door.

440. On the hydraulic quantity indicator what does the amber level indicate?
The warning level.

441. What does a PTU FAULT light indicate?

All of the above
GREEN or YELLOW reservoir overheat.
GREEN or YELLOW reservoir low air pressure.
GREEN or YELLOW reservoir low level.
442. If you lost the BLUE system, what equipment is lost?
The Emergency generator.

443. All hydraulic systems have a fire shutoff valve.

False.

444. What is the signification of an amber RAT indicator (ECAM HYD page)?
Pressure for stowing the RAT has been applied, or the RAT pump is not available.

445. How can the pilot switch off the Fire Shut Off Valves?
By de-pressing the Engine Fire Switches

446. If the Landing Gear was gravity extended using the hand crank on the center pedestal, what other
systems will be inoperative?
Nose wheel steering only.

447. To start the APU the:

BAT 1 and 2 push buttons must be selected to ON *
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APU
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448. The Electronic Control Box (ECB) is primarily a full authority digital electronic controller that
performs the APU system logic for all modes of APU operation such as:
All of the above
Sequence and monitoring of start.
Speed and temperature monitoring.
Monitoring of bleed air and shut down.

449. When the APU Master Switch is released, a normal APU shutdown occurs:
With a delay if the bleed air was in use.

450. When selected on, the APU START push button, will:
Start the APU if the APU MASTER SW was previously selected ON.

451. The APU has an integral independent lubrication system for lubrication and cooling.
True.

452. The ECB (Electronic Control Box) controls the fuel flow.
True.

453. When the APU MASTER SW is selected ON:

The APU computer automatically completes a self-test, opens the air intake flap and supplies fuel
pressure.

454. The APU MASTER SW FAULT light will illuminate:

When an automatic shutdown of the APU occurs.

455. Will the APU bleed valve close automatically during climb? Will it reopen during descent?
No

456. The APU system page will appear on the ECAM:

Both are correct
When selected by the crew.
Automatically whenever the APU is started and AC power is available.

457. If APU bleed was used, after a manual shut down sequence, the APU:
Keeps running for 60 seconds
* Perhaps option C is not correct because it does not have to keep running for 2 minutes as that’s just a
possibility (i.e.

458. With the engines off, if the AVAIL light is illuminated on both the APU START push button and the
EXT PWR push button, what is the source of electrical power for the aircraft busses?
The APU.

459. BAT 1 and 2 push buttons do not need to be selected ON if external power is available.
Both are correct
It is normally left in the lights out position.
When selected OFF, the APU generator is de-energized.

460. What is the maximum altitude at which the APU may be started using the batteries only?
25, 000 ft

461. When the APU is running, the APU fuel pump:

Runs when tank pumps pressure is not sufficient.

462. With nobody in the cockpit, if you have an APU FIRE, which statement is correct?
On the ground, an APU EMER shut down will occur and the APU fire bottle will be discharged
automatically.

463. The basic element of the APU is a single shaft gas turbine which delivers ______ power for driving
the accessory gearbox (electrical generator) and produces bleed air (engine starting and pneumatic
supply)
Mechanical shaft

464. Fire on ground or in flight will cause the APU MASTER SW pushbutton FAULT light to come on.
False.

465. With battery power, what would an APU fire test look like?
Both are correct
APU FIRE pushbutton illuminated.
SQUIB and DISCH lights illuminated
466. The starter engages if the air intake is closed and the MASTER SW and the START pushbuttons are
ON.
False.

467. A FLAP OPEN indication is displayed in amber when the APU air inlet flaps is fully open
False

468. The APU may obtain power for starting from:

All of the above
Ground services.
Normal aircraft supply.
The aircraft’s batteries or in combination with the external power.

469. The APU cannot be shut down from outside the aircraft.
False.

470. What are some of the causes for an APU automatic shutdown?
Fire (on ground only), underspeed, overspeed, EGT overtemperature, Reverse flow, Low oil pressure, DC
power loss.
* B and C are incorrect because of including “High Oil Pressure” and items in A are correct but D has
more correct items.

471. Maximum altitude for APU bleed operation is:

20, 000 ft

472. Can the APU FIRE test be performed with the APU running?
Yes
* Automatic shutdown of APU on ground will not occur while crew is performing this test.

473. The APU is supplied from the:

Left fuel feed line.

474. Can the APU be used with wing anti-ice on?

Yes, but only for electrical power. The APU bleed valve should not be opened while using wing anti-ice.

475. On ground, can you start the APU using the aircraft batteries only?
Yes

476. When starting the APU, the FUEL LO PR indication appears amber when an APU fuel low pressure is
detected.
True

477. The LOW OIL LEVEL advisory pulses in ____ if the APU oil quantity approaches its minimum value.
Green

478. If an APU start is initiated on battery power only, is fire protection available?
Yes
479. With battery power only, what would an APU fire test look like?
APU FIRE pb illuminated and SQUIB + DISCH lights illuminated

480. What is the maximum operating altitude of the APU?

39,000 feet

481. How many APU fire extinguisher bottles are installed?

One

482. The Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) controls which of the following functions:
All of the above
Fuel metering
Engine limits
Automatic and manual starting.
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483. The FADEC is normally powered by:
Its own magnetic alternator

484. During an automatic start sequence; selecting the ENG MASTER switch to on:
First two statements are correct
* ECAM engine page is displayed with the mode selector.

485. The FADEC has control during a manual engine start sequence except for:
An automatic abort.

486. The A/THR is armed on the ground provided at least one FD is on by:
Setting the throttles to TO/GA.

487. Continuous ignition is automatically provided during the following:

Any of the above *
* While most question banks mark D as correct, unable to find in FCOM that in these conditions the
ignition comes on

488. If a throttle is set between two detents; the FADEC selects the rating limit:
Corresponding to the higher mode.

489. When the A/THR system is in use:

The throttles can only be moved manually.

490. A/THR engagement is confirmed when “A/THR” is displayed in ______ in the right column of the
FMA.
White

491. If an A/THR disconnect switch is pushed and held for more than _______ seconds; the A/THR
system is disconnected for the remainder of the flight; including the _______.
15 Seconds - Alpha floor Protection

492. Takeoff can be performed using which power settings?

FLEX/MCT and TO/GA.

493. When is T.O. INHIBIT and LDG INHIBIT active?

TO 1500 feet AGL, LND below 750 feet AGL.

494. How many thrust lever positions are there, and how are they labeled?
There are 6 thrust levers positions: TO/GA, FLX/MCT, CL, IDLE, REV IDLE and MREV.

495. You are just about to take off. You have not inserted a FLEX temperature. Can you still takeoff?
Yes, but only using the TO/GA detent.

496. During an engine start sequence, the gray background on N2 disappears at about 57%. What does
this indicate?
That the start sequence has finished and all engine parameters have stabilized.

497. What does the FLEX represent in the FLX/MCT detent?

This is a reduced thrust setting used for takeoff.

498. How many FADEC’s are installed in the aircraft?

Two, one per engine.

499. What is required for the FADEC to compute a reduced thrust setting?
A FLEX temperature must be entered on the TAKE OFF PERF page of the MCDU.

500. Using manual thrust, the thrust lever position will determine the thrust setting for the engine.
True. They will operate like conventional throttles.

501. What is considered to be the active range of the A/THR system?

Both are correct
During single engine operations from just above the IDLE stop to the FLX/MCT detent.
During two engine operations from just above the IDLE stop to the CL detent.

502. If the thrust levers are set in the idle detent, is Alpha floor protection still available?
Yes Thrust lever position is disregarded.

503. Is there any mechanical linkage between the thrust levers and the engines?
No, it is totally electrical.

504. What is Alpha floor protection?

It helps prevent the aircraft from stalling and protects against windshear encounters during takeoff and
approach.

505. Alpha floor protection is available:

From lift off and down to 100 feet radio altitude in the landing configuration.

506. How do you arm the A/THR in flight?

A/THR switch ON when throttles are not in the engagement mode.

507. What is the difference between variable thrust and the speed mode?
In the fixed thrust mode, thrust is fixed and the elevator controls the speed.

508. The left column, first line of the FMA is used to indicate:
The mode of the A/THR in use when A/THR is armed or active.

509. What are the two basic modes of the A/THR system?
Variable thrust and fixed speed *
* Some question banks have marked C as correct. The FCOM does not use the variable and fixed
terminology. It’s

510. Can the engines be overboosted in the TOGA position?

No, because the ECU provides engine protection limit by monitoring N1, N2, and HMU fuel flow
adjustments.

511. During a manual start, how is the start valve opened?

By depressing the ENG MAN START pushbutton’s on the overhead panel while the ENG MODE selector is
out of the NORM position.

512. Is any thrust lever action required if an engine failed at rotation while using FLEX takeoff power?
Yes.

513. When does oil quantity indication begin to pulse?

Decreasing below 5 qts.

514. Does the FADEC provide EGT limit protection constantly?

No, EGT limit protection is only available during ground auto starts.

515. Auto Thrust System: When are the throttles in the engagement range?
All of the above
Both throttles are above idle but not above the CLB detent when both engines are running.
A single throttle of an operating engine is above idle but not above the MCT detent when one engine is
running.

516. The idle setting on the aircraft is capable of modulating due to certain conditions. During descent,
what might cause the IDLE N1 setting to increase?
Both are correct
The slats are extended.
For a higher than normal bleed air demand or warmer than normal engine oil temp in flight.

517. Verification that Autothrust (A/THR) is active can be made by:

Only by looking at column five of the FMA.

518. When Alpha floor is activated, what power setting is automatically commanded and what FMA
annunciation would appear in Column one?
TOGA / A. FLOOR

519. Holding the instinctive disconnect push button’s for more than fifteen seconds will:
Disengage the A/THR (including Alpha Floor) for the remainder of the flight.

520. During the automatic start sequence of ENG 2, you notice that only igniter B is powered. Is it
normal?
Yes, igniters are used alternately for engine start.

521. As far as FMA annunciations are concerned, what would indicate that the A/THR system is active?
“A/THR” changes from blue to white as shown in column five, line three.

522. If a thrust lever is set between two detents, the FADEC selects the rating limit corresponding to the
higher limit.
True. This limit is displayed on the upper ECAM.
523. What would happen during the takeoff roll if the thrust levers were set to the FLX/MCT detent
without FLEX temperature being entered?
A LEVEL TWO warning would sound along with the appearance of an ECAM message.

524. What abnormals would cause the FADEC to automatically abort a start?
A hot start, an overtemp, a stalled start or no lightoff.

525. During an in-flight start or a manual start, will the FADEC auto abort for an abnormal?
No.

526. For reverser actuation, the left engine uses ____ hydraulic system pressure and the right engine
uses _____ hydraulic system pressure.
Green - Yellow.

527. While flying the airplane with A/THR active, the speed knob is pulled and turned to a selected
speed that happens to be slower than Alpha prot. What speed will the airplane slow to?
VLS.

528. Where is the thrust reduction altitude found and is the number always the same?
TAKE OFF PERF page of the MCDU (it can be modified).

529. During a manual start, what function does the FADEC perform?
Passive monitoring of the start sequence, to close the start valve and cut off the ignition on the ground.

530. During normal operation, in what detent are the thrust levers positioned once the thrust reduction
altitude has been reached?
CL

531. After takeoff the A/THR will not become active until:
The thrust levers are placed in the CLIMB position.

532. Continuous ignition is provided automatically when:

ENG ANTI ICE is selected ON and/or engine flameout is detected in flight and/or the EIU fails.

533. Is it possible to disconnect Alpha floor?

Yes, by depressing the autothrottle push button on the FCU.

534. The FADEC will automatically abort an abnormal start thereby providing engine limit protection, but
will the FADEC also automatically dry crank the engine?
Yes, as long as the ENG MASTER switch remains in the ON position.

535. What would happen in flight if the FADEC’s alternator failed?

The FADEC would now be powered using ship’s power.

536. You are in the middle of a manual engine start. What are you looking for when you select ENG
MASTER 2 ON?
The fuel used is reset, both igniters are powered and fuel flow is indicated.
537. Each FADEC is a dual channel (A&B) computer providing full engine management.
True.

538. In addition to when the engine is operating, when else will the FADEC be powered?
For five minutes after electrical power is applied to the aircraft, when the FADEC GND PWR pb on the
maintenance panel is depressed, or when the ENG MODE control switch is placed to IGN/START
position.

539. During an automatic start, the FADEC controls:

The start valves, igniters, HP and LP fuel valves, and fuel flow.

540. How is manual arming of the A/THR system accomplished?

By pressing the A/THR pb on the FCU confirm the pushbutton illuminates green or confirm an A/THR
annunciation is displayed in column 5 of the FMA.

541. You are at the start of a descent and a blue N1 arc is displayed showing the new thrust demand.
When does this happen?
Whenever there is power change with auto thrust engaged.

542. A few seconds after selecting reverse, the amber REV indication changes to green. What does this
mean?
The reversers are now fully deployed.

543. During engine start the amber FAULT light on the ENG MASTER panel illuminates. This indicates:
A failure in the automatic start sequence.

544. Which steps of a manual start are being taken care of by the FADEC?
Starter valve closure and ignition cut off.

545. Can Alpha-floor be disengaged while in Alpha Protection?

Yes, by manually disengaging the auto throttles.

546. Which hydraulic system(s) supply pressure to the landing gear system?
Green
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547. The braking modes are:
Green or Yellow with anti-skid, Yellow without anti-skid, parking brake

548. If the brake system automatically transitions to alternate brakes with the A/SKID & N/W STRG
switch in the ON position, which of the following will be available?
Anti-skid.

549. What is indicated by the autobrake DECEL lights?

Airplane deceleration is 80% of selected rate.

550. On the E/WD, you notice the NW STRG DISC memo. What does it mean?
The nose wheel steering has been disconnected by ground personnel.

551. During pushback, you start engine #2. You observe the NW STRG DISC memo has changed to
amber. Why?
The memo has become amber because one engine is running.

552. Landing Gear position is indicated by:

One panel on center instrument panel and ECAM

553. If the landing gear was gravity extended using the hand crank on the center pedestal, landing gear
position must be verified through:
The landing gear indications depicted on the ECAM and, if available, the center panel LDG GEAR
indicator panel lights.

554. Landing gear operation is inhibited at speeds:

Above 260 knots +/- 5 knots.

555. Can the gear be extended above 260 kts if necessary?

Yes, but only manually

556. How can the brake accumulator be re-pressurized?

With the yellow electric hydraulic pump.

557. You are ready to taxi. You apply the toe brakes on the rudder pedals and release the PARK BRK. The
BRAKES pressure falls to zero. What should you do?
Nothing as this is normal. The BRAKES pressure indicator only indicates alternate (yellow) brake
pressure.

558. Which hydraulic system supplies pressure to the nose wheel steering?
Blue
* This is the case on earlier 214 models (MSN 21-22), Later 214 and 216 models (MSN 27-30) have it on
the Yellow.

559. The antiskid deactivates when ground speed is less than ______.
20 kts.
560. If the BSCU detects a brake system malfunction in flight with the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in the
ON position:
The crew will be notified with an ECAM message.

561. What is required to arm the auto brakes?

Green hydraulic pressure available, anti-skid, no failures in the braking system.

562. What does each turn of the gravity gear extension handle do?
Shutoff hydraulic pressure, open doors, unlock gear.

563. How many turns are required on the gravity extension hand crank to extend the landing gear?
3

564. How do you manually extend the landing gear?

Lift the red handle and turn clockwise by 3 turns.

565. Auto brake may be armed with the parking brake on.
True.

566. Can normal landing gear operation be restored after a gravity extension if green hydraulic pressure
is available?
It may be possible if the gravity extension was not caused by a failure of the landing gear mechanism.

567. When the landing gear is gravity extended, will nose wheel steering be available?
No *
* As notified earlier, this is for earlier models that have NWS on the green system.

568. Auto brakes, if selected, will only be activated by:

The ground spoiler extension command.

569. There are two triangles for each gear on the ECAM WHEEL page. What do they represent?
Each triangle represents the position detected by one of the two computers systems.

570. What system pressure does the ACCU PRESS and BRAKES pressure indicator indicate?
Yellow brake accumulator and yellow brake system pressure to the left and right brakes.

571. The normal brake system uses _____ hydraulic pressure and the alternate brake system uses _____
hydraulic pressure backed up by the hydraulic brake accumulator
Green - Yellow.

572. Wheel page of ECAM: if you see a green arc shown over a wheel indication:
It marks the hottest brake with a temperature of more than 100°C.

573. Nose wheels and main wheels have fusible plugs that prevent the tires from bursting if they
overheat.
False.
* Only main wheels have fusible plugs.
574. With the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch in the ON position, if the BSCU detects a brake system
malfunction and/or normal braking is not available
Transition to the alternate brake system is automatic.

575. You have just set the parking brake handle to ON. Is it still possible to check the main brake system
using the toe brakes?
No. When the PARK BRK is set, the other braking modes are deactivated.

576. If the accumulator on the alternate brake system is your only source pressure, which of the
following will be available?
Seven applications of the brake pedals.

577. The gear doors remain open after a manual extension.

True.

578. The steering handwheels, which are interconnected, can steer the nose wheel up to _____ in either
direction.
75°

579. The green DECEL light on the autobrake pushbutton illuminates when the actual airplane
deceleration corresponds to what percentage of the selected rate?
80%

580. Each main wheel has an antiskid brake.

True.

581. The parking brake accumulator is designed to maintain the parking pressure for at least ______.
12 hours.

582. The autobrake will arm if at least one ADIRS is functioning

True.

583. What happens to the other brake modes when parking brakes are applied?
All other braking modes and antiskid are deactivated.

584. Maximum speed for landing gear retraction is:

220 kts

585. Nose wheel steering is available when:

Nose gear doors closed

586. Nose wheel steering is controlled by:

BSCU

587. When is pressure in the nose wheel steering system shut off?
With towing lever in towing position or both engines are shut down or the A/SKID & N/W STRG switch is
OFF
588. Hand wheel and pedals are operated simultaneously:
BSCU transforms these orders into nose wheel steering angle (signals are mathematically added)

589. Nose wheel steering by rudder pedals is limited to:

Maximum +/- 6 degrees depending on aircraft speed

590. When both hand wheels are operated simultaneously, the signals:
Are algebraically added

591. Nose wheel steering is available:

Aircraft speed below 70 kts, one engine (required to be) running, Towing lever in normal position,
aircraft on ground.

592. After T/O the left main landing gear shock absorber is stuck in the compressed position.
The gear cannot be retracted; gear lever is blocked (interlock mechanism)

593. Is it possible (system wise) to lower the gear by gravity above 260 kts?
Yes

594. System page “Wheel”. L/G position indicators (triangles), first line shows green triangles, second
line behind shows amber crosses. Is the landing gear down?
Yes

595. During the approach you get master warning and ECAM “Gear Not Down”. The reason is:
All of the above
Landing gear is not down locked and flaps 3 or full and both radio altimeters failed
Landing gear is not down locked, flaps at 3 and radio height lower than 750 ft
None of the above.

596. The alternate brake system uses:

The Yellow hydraulic system and the hydraulic accumulator

597. The antiskid system gets its reference speed from:

The ADIRS

598. The principle of the anti-skid is:

Comparing wheel speeds with aircraft reference speed

599. Following failure of all 3 ADIRS, is antiskid available?

Yes *
* Speed for the fastest wheel becomes the reference in this case.

600. Alternate braking using the Yellow system. Autobrake is:

Lost

601. Autobraking is initiated by:

Ground spoilers extension
602. The brake & Accumulator pressure gauge shows pressure from:
Both Yellow brake system and the Brake Accumulator

603. The Hot light on the brake fan pushbutton illuminates when brake temperature reaches:
300 deg C

604. Max braking has been selected. Takeoff being aborted, engines in reverse, you have forgotten to
arm the ground spoilers. Is autobrake activated?
Yes, because spoilers will still deploy

605. On wheel page of ECAM, Autobrake is flashing green. What does it mean?
Autobrake is disengaged

606. On the ramp with APU running, park brake is set on, message on ECAM memo shows Park Brake.
In Green

607. The landing gear indicator panel receives the information from micro switches and proximity
detectors connected to:
LGCIU 1

608. The red arrow, near the landing gear lever illuminates when:
Landing gear is not down locked in approach configuration

609. Landing gear indicator panel UNLK light illuminates red if

Gear is not locked in selected position

610. The maximum speed with landing gear extended (VLE) is:
280 kts / M.67

611. Which ADIRS close the safety valve of the green hydraulic supply when speed is > 260 kts.
ADIRS 1 & 3

612. What is the maximum tyre speed?

195 kts

613. On which ECAM page could the flight crew check the exact pressure of the oxygen cylinder?
The DOORS page.
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614. What is indicated by a missing green thermal plug during an exterior preflight?
An oxygen system overpressure or thermal discharge.

615. Approximately how long are the passenger oxygen generators able to produce oxygen?
15 minutes.

616. What is the main difference between the crew and the passenger oxygen system?
Crew is supplied from an oxygen cylinder; passengers are supplied by chemical oxygen generators .

617. What is the purpose of the CREW SUPPLY push button?

When selected to ON, it allows the flow of low pressure oxygen to the crew’s masks.

618. What happens when the mask is used with the selection at 100% position?
Mask is supplied with undiluted oxygen on demand.

619. At approximately what cabin altitude should the passenger oxygen masks drop?
14,000 feet (+0, - 500 ft)

620. What does an amber OXY on the ECAM Doors mean?

The crew supply switch is turned off and/or oxygen pressure is less than 400 psi *
* Later models MSN 27-30 shows amber OXY when pressure is less than 300 psi. Option A is the best
choice because it

621. Illumination of the SYS ON light is an indication that:

Electrical power has been sent to deploy the masks, either manually or automatically.

622. There are oxygen generators in each aircraft’s galley.

True.

623. What will depressing the guarded MASK MAN ON pb accomplish?

It manually sends a signal to open the oxygen mask doors.

624. When does passenger oxygen flow start?

When the mask is pulled toward the seat.

625. You want to open the cabin door, whilst lifting the control handle the white light illuminates. What
does it mean?
The slide is still armed.
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626. Which situation will automatically illuminate the escape path lighting?
The loss of power to the DC ESS SHED bus and The loss of power to the AC bus #1 *
* FCOM associates escape path with DC SHED ESS and Overhead Emergency Lights with DC SHED ESS
and AC Bus 1. The

627. When the door arming lever is in the ARMED position, opening the door from the outside will:
Disarm the door.

628. Opening an emergency overwing exit will:

Automatically inflate the double lane slide off the trailing edge of the wing.

629. Although no busses are unpowered, illumination of emergency exit lights in the cabin is desired.
Which of the following answers are correct?
Both are correct
The emergency lights, exit signs and the floor paths markings will illuminate if the guarded EMER EXIT LT
pb on the flight attendant CIDS panel is selected ON.
The emergency lights, exit signs and the escape path markings will illuminate if the cockpit EMER EXIT LT
switch is ON.

630. The PBE provides a breathable atmosphere for approximately ______ minutes.
15

631. How is crew oxygen provided?

From a single bottle.

632. What are the indications that the PBE oxygen supply has depleted?
The hood collapses to the point that it touches your face or by a flashing red light in addition to the
flashing green light.

633. What cockpit lighting is available during an Emergency Electrical Configuration (EEC)?
Dome light (right side only), main panel flood lights (left two columns only), and the standby compass
light.

634. On the cockpit overhead panel there is a three position EMERGENCY EXIT LT switch. What lights are
associated with this switch?
Exit signs, emergency lights, and floor path lights.

635. There is no other way of deploying the overwing escape slide if it fails to deploy automatically on
opening the emergency exit.
False *
* If it fails to deploy automatically the overwing escape slide can be deployed using the red manual
inflation handle.

636. The HALON fire extinguisher should be used on what type fires?
Electrical and flammable liquid fires *
* Halon is rated for class "B" (flammable liquids) and "C" (electrical fires), but it is also effective on class
"A" (common

637. The audio management system allows the flight crew to use:
All of the above
All the radio communication and radio navigation facilities installed on the aircraft in transmission and
reception mode.
The interphone system.
The call systems and Passenger Address (PA) system.
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638. How can you get the mechanics attention when he is outside the aircraft?
Use the MECH pushbutton on the CALLS panel which sounds an external horn.

639. On RMP, the ON/OFF switch controls:

The power supply to the RMP.

640. You can tune the ILS receivers to different channels.

No *
* This protects the autoland mode if the #1 autopilot fails and the #2 system assumes control.

641. Which statement is correct regarding the cockpit voice recorder?

Is automatically energized after the first engine start or five minutes after AC electrical power is applied
to the aircraft.

642. If the VHF 3 transmission key illuminated amber showing the word “CALL”
Indicates a SELCAL

643. Which ACP switch configuration is correct for communication with other cockpit crew members
while wearing your Oxygen Mask?
Both are correct
ACP INT/RAD switch selected to INT, INT reception knob on, loud speaker volume up.
INT transmission key to on, INT reception knob on, use the sidestick push-to-talk when speaking, loud
speaker volume up.

644. On the ground, the crew can energize the CVR manually by pressing the GND CTL pushbutton.
True.

645. RMP #1 is dedicated to which VHF radios?

VHF 1 and 3.

646. If you depress the guarded NAV button, the MCDU RAD NAV pages are inhibited and the RMP
controls navaid tuning.
True.

647. The AUDIO SWITCHING rotary selector allows replacement of a failed #1 or #2 ACP with ACP #3.
True.

648. On the ground, CVR is stopped automatically ______ after the last engine shutdown.
5 minutes.

649. Only the last 60 minutes of recording are retained by the CVR.
False *
* Last 2 hours is retained.

650. To make a PA announcement:

Both are correct
Depress and hold the PA transmission key push button.
Use the pedestal mounted headset *
* They probably mean handset.

651. If an RMP fails, the selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP and frequencies and bars
disappear from this RMP.
True.

652. If VHF 1 is selected on RMP 2, SEL light illuminates white:

On RMP 1 and 2.

653. When looking at either RMP, how is it possible to determine if an RMP is selected to a VHF system
it is not dedicated to?
The white SEL light will be illuminated on both RMP’s. This is a normal occurrence in-flight.

654. In case of RMP 2 failure, VHF 2 is lost.

False.

655. The service interphone has ______ interphone jacks and an OVRD switch located on the overhead
panel.
Seven

656. When selecting the guarded RMP NAV key:

FMGC auto tuning is inhibited.

657. You receive a SELCAL on VHF 2, what happens on your ACP?

Amber sign call flashes on VHF 2 key.

658. If RMP navigation tuning is currently in use for VOR tuning and ATC assigns a new communication
frequency, what must be done?
Select the appropriate VHF communication radio transmission key, tune using the rotary selector, press
the transfer key
* Pressing the NAV key a second time returns control of the navigation radios to the FMGC

659. When the aircraft is in the Emergency Electrical Configuration:

RMP 1 and ACP’s 1 and 2 are operative.

660. With the AUDIO SWITCHING knob in the CAPT3 position, the Captain uses his acoustic equipment
on ACP3.
True.

661. The flashing amber MECH light indicates that the interphone system is faulty.
False.

662. What is the function of the Guarded EMER push button on the overhead panel?
To alert all flight attendants of a pending urgent need to speak to them.

663. Which ACP transmission key will illuminate if the flight attendants are calling the cockpit?
CAB.

664. Is STBY/NAV tuning possible on RMP 3.

No.

665. Normally how should you call a Flight Attendant?

Using an overhead FWD or AFT call pushbutton.

666. The BFO key enables the beat frequency oscillator for listening to the ID signal.
True.

667. Pressing the _____ key, on the audio control panel, allows the crew to inhibit the audio navigation
signals.
VOICE
* Some VORs also transmit ATIS information. The voice key on the ACP is an audio notch filter which
reduces the level of

668. If ATC mode selector is at AUTO:

Selected ATC operates only in flight.

669. On ATC Control Panel, the FAULT light comes on if:

Selected Transponder fails.

670. In case of dual FMGC failure selection of radio navigation frequencies is possible with:
RMP 1 and 2 only.

671. All communications radios are controlled:

From any one of the three radio management panels (RMPs).

672. Only _____ is functional in the emergency electrical configuration.

RMP 1

673. The Cockpit Voice Recorder will record:

(correct answer not detected)

674. The cockpit voice recorder will automatically operate on the ground for _______ minutes after
electrical power is supplied to the airplane; or when at least _______ engine is operating.
5–1

675. When using the boom mike, oxygen mask mike, or hand mike: the PA key must be pressed and held
to use the aircraft PA system.
True

676. When the ON voice key on an Audio Control Panel is pushed in; ADF and VOR ident signals are
inhibited.
True
677. With the INT/RAD switch of an Audio Control Panel (ACP) in the INT position and the sidestick
Transmit Switch in the Transmit position, you are transmitting on the:
Radio selected by the transmission switch on the Audio Control Panel.

678. To transmit and receive on the service interphone, the pilot must select the:
CAB reception knob and the ATT transmission key on the ACP *
* The audio lines from the interphone jacks are connected to both CIDS (cabin intercommunication data
system) directors.

679. To communicate with a mechanic for manual start valve operation at the engine:
Select the transmission key push button labeled CAB and the audio selector labeled CAB *
* Transmission key push button is labeled ATT not CAB. The audio reception knob is labelled CAB.

680. Illumination of the SEL indicator on a Radio Management Panel indicates:

The RMP is being tuned to a transceiver from another RMP.

681. When would a green AM light illuminate on RMP 1?

If AM mode is required and crew has selected HF1 and AM

682. A VOR is tuned on RMP 1 using the STBY NAV function. Can this selection be seen on the MCDU
RAD NAV page?
No. Information on RAD NAV page is not available when the NAV pb on RMP is pressed.

683. Is it possible to tune a navaid with the STBY NAV function on RMP 3?
No. STBY NAV function is not available on RMP 3

684. How can a navaid tuned through the STBY NAV on RMP 1 or 2 be identified?
All of the above
The ident appears on the ND
By pressing out the corresponding reception knob on the ACP

685. If an RMP fails:

All of the above
The selected receiver is no longer controlled by this RMP
The frequency displays disappear
The green VHF or HF lights go out

686. With the MECH transmission key on the Audio Control Panel pressed:
The flight interphone channel is selected for transmission via the ACP RAD switch or the side stick radio
selector.

687. How could you receive ATIS information from a VOR?

Pressing and releasing out the VOR reception knob and selecting the ON voice key on the ACP

688. How do you cancel the ON VOICE green light?

By depressing the on voice p/b

689. Once activated, how can you cancel the EVAC alert from the cockpit?
COMMAND switch.

690. The flight control surfaces are _______ controlled and _______ actuated.
Electrically / hydraulically
FLIGHT CONTROLS
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691. What computer normally commands the operation of the elevators and horizontal stabilizer?
ELAC 2

692. Sidesticks provide electrical signals to the flight control computers; if both sidesticks are operated:
Both inputs are algebraically added.

693. Roll control is achieved by:

One aileron and four spoilers on each wing.

694. When the flaps are extended, the ailerons:

Droop 5 degrees.

695. If electrical power to a SEC fails:

The affected spoilers automatically retract.

696. If angle of attack protection is active or flaps are in the configuration Full:
Speed brake extension is inhibited.

697. Should the active elevator actuator fail, elevator control is:
Maintained by the other actuator.

698. Two control surfaces that have mechanical backup are:

Horizontal stabilizer and rudder.

699. Horizontal stabilizer trim automatically resets to zero degrees after landing.
True

700. Should both FACs fail, maximum rudder deflection can be obtained after the ______ are extended.
Slats

701. Automatic rudder trim is provided at the rate of _____ while the manual rudder trim rate is ______
up to a maximum of ______.
5 deg/sec - 1 deg/sec - 20 degs

702. Four hydraulically-operated wing tip brakes are installed to lock the flaps or slats in case of:
Asymmetry, overspeed, symmetrical runaway and uncommanded movement

703. While on the ground in Roll Normal Law there is a direct relationship between sidestick deflection
and the corresponding aileron and spoiler deflection.
True

704. In Pitch Normal Law Flight Mode; pitch trim is:

Automatic with or without the autopilot engaged.

705. In pitch normal law, the elevator control changes from the normal mode to a protection mode
when the angle of attack is greater than:
Alpha Prot

706. Automatic pitch trim is inhibited when:

First two statements are correct

707. TOGA thrust is provided regardless of throttle position when _______ engages the autothrottle
system.
Alpha Floor

708. The purpose of the Load Alleviation Function is to:

First two statements are correct *
* Load Alleviation Function (LAF) is available on some A320s and relieves wing structural loads in
turbulent conditions. The

709. With the aircraft in Pitch Alternate Law, roll is in _____ Law.
Direct

710. In Pitch Alternate Law; the low Speed stability (nose down command) can be overridden by the
sidestick.
True

711. When the landing gear is extended, pitch alternate law:

Degrades to pitch direct law.

712. In the event of a complete loss of electrical flight control signals, the airplane reverts to a _______
mode.
Mechanical

713. To select speed brakes inflight:

Push down on the speed brake handle and move it aft.

714. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the spoiler elevator computers (SEC’s)?
Three computers which achieve spoiler control and standby elevator and THS control.

715. The autopilot will disconnect if the side stick takeover push button is depressed.
True.

716. Which of the following statements are correct concerning the side stick takeover push button?
Both are correct
The last pilot to depress the push button has priority.
If the takeover push button is depressed for more than 40 seconds, the onside system will retain priority
after the push button is released.

717. Are there any control surfaces with a mechanical backup?

Yes, the THS and the rudder.

718. What control surfaces do the FACs control?

The rudder.
719. Which of the following will automatically reset after landing?
THS.

720. What happens in the event of a single ELAC failure?

The functions of the failed ELAC will be assumed by the remaining ELAC.

721. The alpha speed lock function:

Will inhibit slat retraction during an inadvertent movement of the flap selector at high AOA or low
speeds.

722. In normal law, if one stick is rapidly pulled fully back, can the aircraft’s maximum allowable “G” load
be exceeded?
No. The load factor limitation overrides side stick commands to avoid excessive “G” loads.

723. Which controls are used for the mechanical backup?

THS and rudder.

724. Mechanically backed-up control surfaces:

Require hydraulic power for actuation

725. Selection of flaps one prior to takeoff will select which of the following?
Slats 1 and flaps 1 (1+F).

726. Which of the following statements best describes the Load Alleviation function (LAF)?
Relieves wing structure loads by deflecting the ailerons and spoilers.

727. When ground spoilers deploy automatically:

All ten spoiler panels fully deploy.

728. The FAC’s primarily control which control surface?

Rudder.

729. Which altitude limitation is associated with high lift devices?

Max altitude for extension is 20, 000 ft.

730. The message WING TIP BRK ON appears on the E/WD. What does it mean?
A hydraulic device locks the flaps in their present position.

731. Where does the SFCCs obtain AOA and air data information from?
ADIRU

732. How many actuators are provided to control the ailerons and how many hydraulic sources supply
these actuators?
2 hydraulic sources with 4 actuators.

733. If both FAC’s fail, what happens to the rudder limiter?

It freezes at its present position and assumes the low speed position when flaps 1 are selected
734. Which of the following statements is correct concerning the elevator aileron computers (ELAC’s):
Two computers which achieve normal and standby control of the elevators, ailerons, and trimmable
horizontal stabilizer.

735. The wing tip brakes, once activated:

Lock only the affected high lift system surfaces in their current position

736. Which of the following controls and monitors flaps and slats?
Two slat flap control computers (SFCC’s).

737. The spoiler panels are the only flight control surfaces with no redundant control.
True.

738. What happens in the side stick-neutral high speed protection mode?
The autopilot disengages, bank angle limit is 40° and the aircraft rolls wings level and pitches up to slow
down to VMO/MMO.

739. What is the maximum flap setting for in-flight use of the spoilers?
Flaps 3.

740. What are the rudder trim rates?

A/P on - 5 deg/sec, A/P off - 1 deg/sec.

741. Can the crew make a flight control input that will over-stress the airplane in direct law?
Yes, there are no protections provided in direct law.

742. Can you manually trim the rudder with the autopilot engaged?
No.

743. When is the Flight Mode active?

From liftoff until flare mode engages at 50 ft RA.

744. Automatic pitch trim is provided both on ground and in flight.

False.

745. The Ground Mode is different in Alternate Law.

False.

746. In normal law, what is the maximum bank angle you can reach with the side stick fully deflected?
67°

747. Failure to retract the flaps after takeoff will:

Result in automatic flap retraction at 210 kts.

748. FAC generated slat and flap extension, retraction, and limiting speeds are visually displayed on
which of the following?
Both pilot’s PFD airspeed displays.
749. Aileron droop may best be confirmed by checking which of the following?
The lower ECAM FLT/CTL page.

750. The wing tip brakes are:

Hydraulically actuated.

751. Selection of flaps 1 in flight will select which of the following configurations?
Slats 1 and flaps 0 (1).

752. The aircraft rudder can be manually trimmed with the autopilot engaged.
False.

753. What happens if you release the stick at 40 degrees of bank?

The aircraft rolls back to 33° and resumes flight path stability.

754. When is alpha floor not available?

All of the above
Out of normal law.
Below 100 feet RA in landing configuration.
If the A/THR is deactivated or unavailable.

755. What kind of protections are provided if the aircraft is in Alternate Law?
G-load protection and speed stability if the ADIRS and elevators are working.

756. In Normal Law, what are the limits of Pitch Attitude protections with flaps Full
25° nose up, progressively reduced to 20° at low speed.

757. You can degrade directly from Normal Law to Direct Law with gear down and a dual radio altimeter
fault.
True.

758. Turn coordination is available in Alternate Law.

False.

759. If both pilots deflect their side sticks fully back:

The “pitch up” order is equal to a single stick deflection.

760. To disable a side-stick, you have to depress the red take-over button on the active stick. Holding the
button down for 40 seconds will electrically lock the other stick out until its own red take-over button is
pushed again.
True.

761. Let’s assume the F/O presses his takeover pushbutton and releases it after more than 40 seconds.
The Captain’s side stick is de-activated unless he presses his takeover pushbutton.

762. What condition will cause auto flap retraction?

Exceed 210 kts at Flaps 1
763. What happens to the rudder limits if both FAC’s fault?
The limit freezes at the fault condition until Flaps 1 is selected. Then it resets to the low speed limits for
increased control.

764. What happens to high speed (VMO/MMO) when you are in Alternate Law?
VMO is reduced to 320 kt and MMO does not change.

765. Can the rudders be moved with both FAC’s inoperative?

Yes, if both FACs fail, maximum rudder deflection can be obtained when the slats are extended

766. The FLAP lever sends signal to Slat Flap Control Computer (SFCC) to command movement.
True.

767. Is there any rudder pedal feedback for the yaw damping and turn coordination functions?
No.

768. What are the different types of flight guidance?

Managed and selected.
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769. One A/P can be engaged on the ground if the engines are not running.
This A/P will disengage when one engine is started.

770. When the thrust levers are moved to the takeoff position, the FMGS updates its position at takeoff
using:
The navigation database and the takeoff runway entered into the MCDU by the pilot.

771. The takeoff bias is:

Replaced when a bias is computed based on radio position.

772. With the DATA selector set to HDG, the time remaining until the completed IRS alignment is
displayed on the control display. How long does it take normally?
Approximately 10 minutes

773. How does the FMGS derive Vapp?

Vapp=Vls+5+(1/3 surface headwind component).

774. When flying at cruise altitude, the aircraft navigates using radio navaids only.
False.

775. The IR alignment count down stops one minute prior to accomplishment and the ALIGN lights are
flashing. Why does it happen?
It is an indication that alignment has stopped as the present position data has not been entered from
the FMGS.

776. What is managed climb speed below 10,000 feet?

250 knots.

777. The selected database date has expired. When must the active data base be changed?
Prior to entering the preflight data.

778. Which of the following navaids can be autotuned?

Both are correct
ILS and ADF (for NDB data base approaches).
VOR and DME.

779. Cost Index = 0 (zero) corresponds to:

Minimum fuel consumption (max range)

780. While taxiing on the ground, the FMGS displays the position of the aircraft using:
IRS only.

781. With the autopilot engaged, either sidestick can be moved freely.
False, moving either sidestick will cause the autopilot(s) to disengage

782. When the aircraft is in the Managed Guidance mode, it is:

Following lateral, vertical and speed profiles as determined by the FMGS.

783. What is managed climb speed above 10,000 feet?

Econ climb speed.

784. An amber box on the MCDU screen indicates:

A mandatory data entry.

785. Managed guidance is engaged by:

Pushing on the desired FCU selector knob.

786. What speed will the FMGS use in an Expedite climb?

Green dot speed.

787. The weather radar image can be displayed on which modes of the ND?
All modes except Plan.

788. You have been cleared to intercept the localizer. You have pushed the LOC push button on the FCU.
If all necessary data has been entered in the MCDU, can you now engage both autopilots?
No, the APPR pushbutton must be pushed.

789. During a turnaround, you notice that there is a residual ground speed on both NDs. How do you
correct this?
It is possible to carry out a rapid alignment by turning off all 3 ADIRS momentarily.

790. SRS will command:

V2 + 10 with both engines operating *
* The only apparent reason why B should not be selected seems to be the lack of a complete statement
i.e. “limited by

791. In flight, either the AP/FD pitch control, or autothrust may acquire and hold a target speed or Mach
number, depending on the engaged modes. Speed control is “Managed” when the target comes from
the SPD/MACH FCU window.
False.

792. The FMGS data base contains:

Both are correct
Performance information, such as engine fuel flow, engine thrust, green dot data (L/D data), etc.
Navigation information, such as navaids, waypoints, airways, airports, runways, etc.

793. If one GPS receiver fails, the three ADIRUs automatically select the only operative GPS receiver.
True.

794. FMGC 1 is not working. To enter data into the FMGC, which MCDU would you use?
Either MCDU 1 or MCDU 2.

795. The pilot interfaces with the FMGS using the:

All of the above
FCU.
Thrust Levers.
MCDU.

796. When is the SRS active?

Both are correct
During a Go Around (after the thrust levers are placed in the TOGA position) up to the acceleration
altitude.
At T/O, when TOGA or FLX power is set, SRS is displayed on the FMA and provides guidance up to the
acceleration altitude.

797. The energy circle is a green arc, centered on the aircraft’s position and oriented towards the
current track line. It is displayed on the NDs during descent, when HDG or TRK mode is selected.
True.

798. Can the crew depress the RMP ON NAV pushbutton and use the RMP for navigation simultaneously
with FMGC autotuning?
No, RMP backup tuning supersedes the autotuning function of both FMGC’s.

799. What do the white round lights on the FCU display mean?
Managed guidance has been armed or engaged.

800. The Captain’s FMA indicates - FD2 in column five, line two. What does this mean?
FMGC #1 has “timed out” and FMGC #2 is now providing flight guidance for both pilots *
* A and B are obviously incorrect. D is not correct because FD2 has not crossed over and is still on its
own side (i.e. -FD2). C

801. During descent, if you push the Expedite (EXPED) push button, what speed will the aircraft try to
maintain?
340 knots

802. OPEN CLIMB (OP CLB) is a Managed mode.

False.

803. If you have depressed the EXPED push button and want to cancel this function, how could this be
accomplished?
Pull the altitude, vertical speed, or speed knob.

804. The LOC mode disengages when:

Both are correct
Another lateral mode is engaged.
The pilot presses the LOC pushbutton again (engaging the HDG/TRK mode on the current HDG/TRK).

805. Will the aircraft capture and navigate via the ILS signals if the ILS push button on the FCU is not
pushed?
Yes *
* ILS will be captured but if ILS Pb is not pushed then ILS message flashes amber when APPR mode is
armed.
806. The three Display Management Computers (DMCS) acquire and process all input from airplane
sensors and computers to generate the display images.
True

807. The aircraft has _______ Air Data Inertial Reference Units (ADIRU’s).
3

808. GPWS aural and visual warnings cannot be inhibited.

False

809. Selection of the correct takeoff runway on the FMGC prior to each flight is necessary because:
Selection of the correct runway permits the FMGC to update its position at takeoff.

810. The two basic modes of flight guidance are:

Managed and selected.

811. Both autopilots can be engaged and active in any phase of flight.
False

812. All navaids are normally autotuned by:

The FMGC

813. VOR data can be displayed on:

First two statements are correct

814. What is the preferred method of radio position updating for the FMGS?
DME/DME

815. The windshear function of the FAC’s is independent of the flight director on/off switch.
True

816. All PFD displays except attitude; speed; heading; altitude; and vertical speed are removed when
pitch attitude exceeds 25 degrees nose up or 13 degrees nose down.
True

817. Sidestick position and max. sidestick deflection are displayed on the ground on the PFD:
After the first engine start.

818. The airspeed indication on the PFD starts at:

30 kts *
* 30 knots is also the lowest speed value that can be set as a bug on the ISIS (Integrated Standby
Instrument System).

819. The speed trend arrow on the PFD airspeed scale indicates the speed value that will be attained in
_____ seconds if the acceleration remains constant.
10
820. Radio Height is displayed on the PFD:
Below 2500 feet.

821. The Armed Vertical Modes are displayed on the Flight Mode Annunciator on the second line in:
Blue or magenta.

822. ILS 1 information is displayed on ______ when operating in the rose ILS mode:
PFD 1 & ND 2

823. When a double entry is needed on the MCDU (e.g. wind direction/speed: 270/110) the separating
slash must be used. The trailing entry of a pair must be preceded by a slash if it is entered alone.
True

824. The Engaged Vertical Modes are displayed on the Flight Mode Annunciator on the first line in:
Green or Blue

825. The ON BAT light on the ADIRS CDU illuminates:

When one or more ADIRU’s; are supplied by airplane battery only.

826. In the event of failure of the AIR DATA function of ADIRU 1 or 2; the affected displays can be
manually selected over to ADR 3 by the:
AIR DATA selector.

827. Box prompts on the MCDU indicate data:

Entry is required for minimum FMGS operation.

828. An FMGS message which requires immediate attention is displayed in:

Amber

829. If the FLEX TEMP is not entered on the Takeoff Page of the MCDU:
A FLX takeoff is not available.

830. Zero Fuel Weight is entered on:

Init B page.

831. If the SPD/MACH knob on the FCU is not pulled within a predetermined time to engage selected
speed:
The selection is lost and dashes are re-displayed.

832. When the altitude knob on the FCU is pulled:

OPEN CLIMB or DESCENT engages.

833. The Standby Attitude indication will remain available for ______ minutes after total electrical
failure.
5*
* Perhaps for aircrafts without ISIS (Integrated Standby Instrument System) because ISIS is on the hot
bus.
834. The avionics compartment is the only area where there is no fire extinguishing system installed.
True.
FIRE PROTECTION
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835. Engine fire loops are installed in the:
All the above

836. If a break in both engine fire loops occurs within _____ seconds of each other a _____ will occur.
5 sec./ a FIRE warning

837. The aircraft has dual fire detector loops to ensure that a fault in one fire loop will not affect fire
detection capabilities.
True

838. If there is an APU fire in flight the APU:

Must be shut down manually and the agent manually discharged.

839. Fire protection for the cargo compartments includes:

One single shot fire extinguisher agents which can be discharged to either compartment.

840. The engine extinguishing agent switch is armed when:

The engine fire switch is released out.

841. When the APU FIRE SWITCH is released out:

The APU bleed and crossbleed valves are closed.

842. DISCH light on either the engine or APU fire agent switches indicates:
The extinguisher bottle has been discharged.

843. The GEN 1 LINE smoke light indicates:

Smoke in the avionics ventilation system.

844. Can the APU FIRE test be performed using battery power only?
Yes.

845. When the aircraft is on the ground and the APU is started on battery power only, is fire protection
available?
Yes, the APU will initiate an auto shutdown and discharge the extinguishing agent.

846. How many fire extinguishing bottles are available for fighting an APU fire?
One.

847. APU fire detection is accomplished by:

Two parallel fire detection loops.

848. Engine heat sensing are located in pylon nacelle, engine core and fan section.
True.

849. After an APU fire has been detected how long will the chime continue to sound?
Both are correct
Until the crew pushes the red MASTER WARN push button.
Until the crew pushes and releases the guarded red APU FIRE push button.

850. STATUS page: INOP SYS indicates “ENG1 LOOP B”.

One detection loop for engine 1 has failed. Fire detection for both engines is still available.

851. Which of the following have automatic fire extinguishing systems?

APU, and lavatory waste bins.

852. The aft cargo compartment smoke detection system consists of:
Four smoke detectors and a two channel smoke detection control unit.

853. If an engine fire is detected, when will the pedestal mounted red FIRE annunciator light extinguish?
Only after the fire warning no longer exists.

854. How long will the red APU FIRE pb on the overhead be illuminated?
For as long as the fire warning is present.

855. With reference to cargo compartment fire extinguishing, which statement is true?
There is only one fire bottle, when it is discharged both amber DISCH lights come on.

856. Should you lose both loops or FDU, fire detection is no longer available for the respective engine or
the APU
True

857. What is indicated by a missing red APU thermal plug during an exterior preflight?
An APU fire agent thermal discharge has occurred.

858. If an engine fire is detected, when will the guarded red ENG FIRE push button light extinguish?
Only after the fire warning no longer exists.

859. In the event a lavatory smoke detector detects smoke:

warnings will be generated in the cockpit and in the cabin.

860. Are there any warnings to alert ground personnel when there is a fire in the APU compartment?
Yes, the external fire warning horn will sound and the APU red fire light will illuminate.

861. What systems are affected when the guarded red ENGINE FIRE push button is pushed and
released?
Both are correct
The Master Warning and the chime will be canceled and the AGENT pb’s will be armed.
All fluids, pneumatics and electrics relating to that engine are shut off

862. The avionics smoke detection system consists of the following:

A smoke detector, and smoke detection control unit.

863. Will an APU fire test shut down the APU?

No.
864. Illumination of the GEN 1 LINE SMOKE light indicates:
Smoke has been detected in the avionics compartment ventilation duct.

865. In the event an aft cargo compartment smoke detector detects smoke:
The crew must depress the appropriate DISCH switch.

866. How many halon fire extinguishing cylinders are there per engine?
Each engine has two fire extinguishers.

867. The APU provides for automatic fire extinguishing:

On the ground only.

868. You have detected avionics smoke. You have selected the GEN 1 LINE push button off and the RAT
has been deployed. Generator 2 has been removed from the system. Which of the following is TRUE?
The aircraft will be in the Emergency Electrical Configuration

869. In conjunction with illumination of the GEN 1 LINE SMOKE light and MASTER CAUT light:
The BLOWER and EXTRACT push button FAULT lights will be illuminated.

870. After depressing the CARGO SMOKE TEST push button once, a satisfactory test of the aft cargo
compartment smoke detector consist of:
Two complete cycles with associated warnings.

871. How does the APU fire test on battery power differ from the APU fire test with all busses powered?
While on battery power, only the red APU FIRE and AGENT/DISCH push button will illuminate.

872. If you perform the APU FIRE TEST with only DC power available, you get the MASTER WARN on the
ECAM.
False.

873. In the event an aft cargo compartment smoke detector detects smoke:
A MASTER WARN, CRC and an ECAM message will be generated.

874. During the walk-around, you have to check that the APU Fire extinguisher overpressure indication
(green disc) is in place. This is an indication that the fire bottle has not been discharged.
False *
* The disc is red not green.

875. The AFT SMOKE light closes the aft cargo inlet and outlet isolation valves and shuts off the aft cargo
extraction fan.
True.

876. Each lavatory is equipped with:

One smoke detector, and for lavatory waste bins, an automatically discharging fire extinguisher.

877. Each engine nacelle and pylon area is equipped with:

Two fire detection loops.
878. In addition to the CRC and red MASTER WARN light, a good engine fire test will display which of the
following (AC power available)?
E/WD red 1 (2) ENG FIRE warning, lower ECAM engine page, red FIRE annunciator, red ENG FIRE push
button, and AGENT SQUIB/DISCH.

879. If an APU fire is detected on the ground, the APU shuts down automatically and the agent is
discharged ______ after the warning is activated.
3 seconds.

880. Placing the BLOWER push button to override:

De-energizes the blower fan.
AMBIGOUS QUESTIONS
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881. The pack flow control valve closed automatically in case of:
All of the above
Pack overheat, engine starting, or operation of the fire or ditching push button
Bleed valve failure, pack outlet pressure increase

882. What information is supplied by the IR’s and displayed on the PFD?
Heading, attitude, and vertical speed

883. If the LOWER ECAM DU fails, is there a way to retrieve that information?
Both are correct.
Pressing and holding the related systems page pb on the ECAM control panel; the page will be displayed
on the UPPER ECAM.
Rotating the ECAM/ND XFER switch, the LOWER ECAM page will be transferred to either the Captain or
First Officer's ND.

884. The cockpit door:

Can only be open into the cockpit

885. What does Green Dot represent?

Maneuvering speed in clean configuration, it's the best L/D speed

886. The APU BLEED valve is automatically closed above ______ feet descending by the ECB.
23,000 feet.
No info found on this in FCOM.

887. With the EMER EXIT LT selector in the ARM position, which situation will activate the emergency
lights and exit signs and markers?
Exit markers and signs, and escape path markings will illuminate if normal power is lost, and DC ESS
SHED BUS fails
Overhead emergency lights illuminate if normal power fails, DC ESS SHED BUS fails or AC Bus 1 fails

888. Which condition will automatically illuminate the escape lights?

DC ESS SHED BUS not powered.

889. If the source of power for the ESS AC bus is lost, does another source of power automatically power
the bus?
No, This must be done by the crew.
Yes only if AUTO was selected on the AC ESS FEED push button if this feature has been installed.

890. Following an ENGINE 1 BLEED FAULT, why can you only use one pack if Wing Anti Ice (WAI) is on?
Only one ENG BLEED system cannot supply 2 packs and WAI.
Also. One engine bleed system can either supply both packs or one pack plus WAI.

891. With fuel in the center tank the CTR TK MODE SEL push button selected to AUTO and CTR TK PUMP
push buttons ON (lights out), which of the following conditions cause the center tank fuel pumps to
stop?
Extension of the slats (after completion of the short test cycle).
Also: Anytime the slats are extended or an overfill condition is detected in either wing inner cell

892. The alternate brake system has the same capabilities as normal brakes except:
Autobrakes are inoperative.

893. With the EMER EXIT LT selector in the ARM position, if AC bus #1 is unpowered:
Only the overhead emergency lights will illuminate automatically

894. On ground, the No Break Power Transfer function is inhibited in case of APU shutdown generated
by which of the following conditions?
All of the above
Automatic APU shut down triggered by the ECB.
APU shut down from the REFUEL/DEFUEL panel or from the APU FIRE pushbutton.
APU shut down from emergency control provided on the external power panel.

895. How can A/THR be ARMED automatically?

Both are correct
Whenever a takeoff or go-around is initiated with at least one flight director ON
When Alpha floor protection is activated.

896. What is Crew Oxygen minimum pressure, where can it be read?

1300 PSI, ECAM DOOR/OXY page
but how has 1300 psi been determined? OXY pressure indication on DOOR OXY page turns amber below
400 (older models) and 300 psi (later models).

897. Roll control in NORMAL LAW is achieved with:

Ailerons, spoilers 2-5.

898. What does HORN SHUTOFF on the EVAC panel do?

Silences Horn in cockpit.

899. With the EMER EXIT LT selector in the ARM position, if DC ESS SHED and AC BUS 1 are unpowered:
The escape path markings, overhead emergency lights and exit signs will automatically illuminate.

900. The Electronic Flight Instrument System (EFIS) consists of _______ identical display units.
4
EFIS is PFD + ND = 4 DUs
ECAM is E/WD + SD = 2 DUs
EIS is EFIS + ECAM = 6 DUs

901. How do you erase the CVR?

Press the CVR ERASE pushbutton for 2 seconds when the aircraft is on the ground with the parking brake
set.

902. When do you get FLARE Mode in Alternate Law?

Never. It goes directly from Alternate Law to Direct Law when the gear is selected down.
903. When can managed vertical navigation be engaged?
Only after managed lateral navigation has been engaged.

904. What does pushing the APPR push button do?

Both are correct
Arms the Flight Guidance system to capture a localizer and glide slope if the information has been
entered into the MCDU.
Also Arms managed navigation.

905. A319/320/321. With the APU supplying bleed air what will be the pack flow if the PACK FLOW
selector is LOW?
HIGH in all cases

906. How does the FMGC compute radio position?

DME/DME or VOR/DME

907. The APU test switch on the APU Maintenance panel when pushed will:
All the above
A: Test APU fire warning.
B: Test auto extinguishing.
C: Test auto shutdown circuit and shut down an operating APU.

908. Placing the EXTRACT or BLOWER push button to override:

Insures the extract fan will continue to be energized.
Places the avionics ventilation system in the closed configuration, and adds air from the air conditioning
system to the ventilation air.

909. The APU may be started up to what altitude?

The APU can be started at any altitude using normal aircraft electrical power.
And up to FL 250 using only batteries.
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