2024 Master Question File Even Flashcards
What happens when a pilot pushes the CREW SUPPLY PUSHBUTTON?
Valve opens to supply low-pressure oxygen to the masks
How does the passenger fixed oxygen system work and how long does it last?
Chemical oxygen generators last for approximately 15 minutes
What does the illumination of the SYS ON light mean? Does this mean that all the masks have
deployed?
The signal has been sent to release the oxygen mask doors, but some masks may have to be deployed
manually.
What causes automatic deployment of the masks?
Cabin altitude reaching approximately 14,000 feet
How is the crew oxygen mask microphone deactivated when the mask is stowed?
The RESET control slide will accomplish this – it does not happen automatically.
What indication would a pilot have of a crew oxygen cylinder thermal discharge?
The green disk on the lower left side of the forward fuselage would be missing.
Could the passenger fix oxygen mask provided oxygen for anything other than depressurization?
No, unless there is a written procedure for its use.
On the ground, if there is an amber half frame around the CKPT OXY PSI box, where would you
look to see if you have enough oxygen for the flight?
FCOM – Limitations – Oxygen
(GPWS) What does pressing the SYS pushbutton do?
All basic GPWS alerts (mode 1 to 5) are inhibited.
What does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton indicate on the GPWS panel?
Any failure of GPWS mode 1 through 5
What effect, if any, does an amber FAULT light in the SYS pushbutton have on the TERR mode?
No effect at all
Describe a situation when a pilot might press LDG FLAP 3.
To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing in CONF 3.
• In this case, LDG MEMO displays FLAPS…CONF 3 instead of CONF FULL
Describe a situation when a pilot might press the FLAP MODE pushbutton
• To avoid nuisance warning in case of landing with flaps setting reduced
• FLAP SYS 1 (2) FAULT would require selection of FLAP MODE off
What effect, if any, does the failure of TERR mode have on basic GPWS?
No effect whatsoever
What type of flight control system does the A320 family aircraft utilize?
Fly-By-Wire system
Describe how the flight controls are controlled and activated.
Electrically Controlled and Hydraulically Activated
How is NORMAL LAW indicated on the PFD?
• Green “=” for pitch, bank, and over speed limits
• Amber/black (ALPHA PROT) airspeed tape
How is ALTERNATE LAW indicated on the PFD?
• Amber Xs (indicating lack of NORMAL LAW protections)
How is DIRECT LAW indicated on the PFD?
• Amber “USE MANUAL PITCH TRIM”
• Amber Xs (indicating lack of NORMAL LAW protections)
How is MECHANICAL BACKUP indicated on the PFD?
• Red “MAN PITCH TRIM ONLY”
• Amber Xs (indicating lack of NORMAL LAW protections)
When operating in NORMAL LAW in flight mode, what does the sidestick command for pitch and
roll?
• Pitch – G load
• Bank – Roll rate
What is the significance of the Sidestick Priority (Red Arrow) Light?
The other pilot has gained sidestick authority
Name the Flight Control Computers and the number of each.
• ELAC – Elevator Aileron Computer (2)
• SEC – Spoiler Elevator Computer (3)
• FAC – Flight Augmentation Computer (2)
What does SEC 3 control?
• Spoiler Control – one flight spoiler and one ground spoiler on each wing