A320 Flashcards
Altitude
39,000 - 41,000 ft
AAP
Aft Attendant Panel
AIP
Attendant Indication Panel
ACP
Area Call Panel
ACARS
Aircraft Communication, Addressing & Reporting system
CAM
Cabin Assignment Module
CIDS
Cabin Intercommunication Data System
ECAM
Electronic Centralised Aircraft Monitoring
FAP
Forward Attendant Panel
PTP
Programming Test Panel
TCAS
Traffic Collision Alert System
3 cargo compartments
FWD
AFT
Bulk
Capacity
174
But we remove 2 seats = 172
How many aer space seats?
4
Where does the No. 4 sit?
Aft swivel chair
Where does No. 3 sit?
AFT LHS by door 2L
What rows are the emergency exit rows?
12+13
What seats must be occupied by ABPs for taxi, take-off and landing?
12A
12F
13A
13F
How many exits are there in total?
10 (2 in flight deck, 8 in cabin)
How many main doors?
4
Which ones are the main doors?
1L + R
2 L + R
What kind of exits are the exits in the middle of the cabin
Type III - self help exits
How many Type III exits are there?
4
How many exits are there in the cabin?
8 (4 main doors, 4 Type III)
Which lavatories are wheelchair accessible?
A + D
Where does the Captain sit?
On the left
Where does the Co-Pilot sit?
On the right
Where is the 3rd occupant seat in the flight deck?
Behind first officer
Where is the 4th occupant seat in the flight deck?
Behind the captain
There is always a 4th occupant seat in the flight deck (T or F)
False
What kind of exits are there in the flight deck?
2 sliding windows
What is the primary and secondary exits for flight crew?
Primary = doors 1L and 1 R
Secondary = 2 sliding windows
What kind of seats are 3rd and 4th occupant seats?
Folding jumpseats
How can cockpit door be opened by CCMs if the flight crew are non responsive during an emergency?
Enter emergency access code on keypad installed on the side of the FAP
Indicator light will flash green for 30 seconds before going steady
CCMs can enter
What are the components of a flight deck key pad?
Indicator lights (green + red) and numbers
What does a steady green indicator light on the flight deck keypad mean?
Door has been unlocked either by a flight crew action, or automatically (during 5 s) when no flight crew action is performed during the delay following an emergency access request
What does a flashing green indicator light on the flight deck keypad mean?
An emergency request to enter the cockpit has been made; the buzzer will sound continuously in the cockpit, but no action has yet been taken by the flight crew
What does a red indicator light on the flight deck keypad mean?
The flight crew has denied access, and the door remains locked for 10 mins
What are the 3 options on the flight deck door switch in the flight deck?
Unlocked = CCMs can open
Norm = all latches locked, emergency access enabled for CCMs
Locked = for 10 mins
What are the 2 options on the flight deck door fault open indicator in the flight deck?
Open
- Steady light = door is not closed or locked
- Flashing = the cabin crew has started an emergency access procedure. If there is no reaction from the flight crew, the door will unlock at the end of the adjustable time delay (30 s)
Fault = system failure
What is a flight deck door surveillance system?
4 inch monitor in flight deck with 3 cameras
1: Door 1L
2: Direct view of the area outside of the flight deck door, is mounted in the ceiling forward of the first row of passenger seats
3: Door 1R
What kind of harness do a) pilots and b) CCMs have?
a) 5-point b) 4-point
What are the 2 controls to move flight deck pilot seats used by flight crew?
Electrical controls
- Location: FWD
- Function: move up and down
Harness locking lever
- Location: middle
- Function: move forward and back
What controls do CCMs used in event of pilot incapacitation?
Manual Controls
- FWD = up and down
- Middle = forward an back
- AFT = recline
Occupant seats in the flight deck are always on…
tracks
How many flight deck windows are there?
6
What are the 3 kinds of flight deck windows?
Front
Sliding
Rear
How do pilots open sliding flight deck windows in an emergency?
Grasp flight deck window operating handle
Push thumb on button
Pull handle inwards
How do pilots close sliding flight deck windows in an emergency?
Release gust lock
Grab assist handle
Slide into closed position
Rotate handle outward to lock
What load can flight deck ropes hold?
900 kg
Procedure to get out through flight deck windows?
Leg out
Head bent forward + tucked in
Body out into windowsill
Slide leg out while holding on to rope
Slide down the side of the fuselage to the ground
What doors are used for boarding?
1L and 2L
What doors are used by cleaners and caterers?
1R and 2R
How do we know the status of the cabin doors by using the FAP?
Red = open
Amber = closed + disarmed
Green = closed + armed
Why don’t arm rests move in aisle 1?
Due to tray table
In what rows can seats not go back at all?
Rows 11 and 12, otherwise they obstruct the emergency exit rows
On what side of the belt do you loop the infant loopbelt?
Thin side
When are seat row numbers on and off?
They are on for boarding and then turned off when last main door is closed
How can you tell an overhead locker is not properly closed?
Latches are fitted with a RED indicator, which is clearly visible if the door is not properly closed
FWD Galley is number
1
AFT Galley is number
5
What kind of galleys does the A320 have?
Wet only
Where can POUs be used?
Seat 2A or 27A
Where are POUs stored when not in used?
29D
Steps in PDI of Lavatory
Fire extinguisher = indicator gauge must be in green area, door to compartment closed and access flap to waste bin closed and not obstructed
Water heater = light illuminated and unit switched on
Smoke detector = check its not blocked or obstructed
Waste bin door = operational and closes securely
How much oxygen is allowed on plane?
2 full oxygen bottles
3 bottles at 1000 PSI
5 passenger masks
4 crew masks
How are the emergency lights activated automatically in an emergency?
Switch must be in armed position in the flight deck
How are emergency lights manually activated in an emergency in flight deck?
Switch moved to on 2 mins to landing
How are emergency lights manually activated in an emergency in cabin?
SCCM presses the EMER light button on FAP 2 mins before landing
What are the steps in the PDI of the FAP?
Main on 100% light intensity
Panel light tests
“IND ON” button to check
- Water quantity is 25% for UK/CDG/BRU/AMS, 50% for europe, 100% for non-european
- Waste quantity - less than 25%
Ensure CIDS CAUT light is not on
Check door and slide status
PTP System Status inidicates
Door status
Slide status
LAV smoke data
Slide bottle pressure
What must SCCM + No.4 check on PTP at the end of each duty?
Door and slide status
Steady slide armed = slides armed
Flashing slide armed = some doors armed, some not
What do you do if the CIDS Caution Alert on FAP is illuminated?
Illuminates if there is a systems failure (flashing amber)
- NOTE: it is on the top LHS of LCD version of FAP
Message on PTP screen tells you whats wrong (or on screen for LCD FAP)
Inform commander
Reset by pressing CAUT button
How is light settings split in the cabin?
4 zones
How are temp settings split in the cabin?
FWD and AFT of cabin
How can crew tell flight crew that cabin is secure on FAP?
Press cabin ready button on FAP
Comes up on ECAM for flight crew
How many lavatories and where are they?
1L = A
2L = D
2R = E
2 types of lavatory doors?
single blade type door
bi fold door type
Lighting in lavatory
50% but 100% when door locked from inside
How to unlock lavatory door from outside in an emergency?
Single blade Door
- Lift the cover plate LAVATORY above the OCCUPIED flag
- Then push the unlocking PIN from the right to the left until the flag shows VACANT
Door latch emergency operation single door
The catch assembly in the door frame of a single blade door is fitted with a folding catch, that is operated by a lock pin.
In an emergency, turn the lock pin to the left or the right with a coin, for example.
The latch unlocks.
Now pull the knob to open the lavatory door.
Emergency operation of a bi-folding door
Turn the safety pin about 90 ° to unlock the door lockers.
Unlock the three door lockers.
Move the safety pin up to release.
Turn the bi-folding door about 90 ° towards yourself.
Then lift the bi-folding door up to release the damper
How to lock an open bi-folding door
Turn the safety pin (upper LHS) to the vertical position and ensure that the safety pin moves and remains in its maximum upward position
PDI of lavatory water heater
Light illuminated, unit switched on
PDI of lavatory bin extinguisher
The indicator on the gauge must be in the green area
Door to the compartment closed
The access flap to the waste bin closed and not obstructed
When is lavatory fire extinguihser automatically activated?
79 degrees
PDI of lavatory smoke detector
Not obstructed
What is lavatory smoke detector connected to?
CIDS
Flight deck indications of smoke in lavatory
- Repetitive chime
- Red master warning light
- Smoke warning indication on the ECAM
Cabin indications of smoke in lavatory
- Triple chime every 30 seconds via the cabin loud speakers
- Red flashing indicator and steady text on all AIPs
- An amber flashing light on the related area call panel ACP
- An amber flashing light on the bulkhead of the relevant lavatory
- A red indication SMOKE DETECTED on the LCD FAP together with the location of the lavatory
- AAP Indication and reset of Lavatory smoke warning [SMOKE RESET]
- CIDS CAUTION light also illuminates on LCD FAP
How do you stop the cabin indications of smoke in lavatory
Press the SMOKE RESET on the FAP or the related AAP
Where can nursing tables be found?
Lavatory A and D
Where can ovens be found?
All galleys
Wet vs Dry Galley
Wet: Store and prepare food and drinks. There are system connections to/provisions for: Electrical power supply; Water; Wastewater
Where can electrical panels be found
galleys
What are electrical panels used for in galleys
Applicances e.g. boiler, coffee maker, oven
PDI of sink drain valves in lavatory
Check valve is open
PDI of water shut on/off valve in galley
Make sure valve is open
When CIDS is powered up all entrance and cabin lights illuminate with ____ intensity
Full
How long do emergency exit lights last?
10 mins
How long do cabin oxygen masks last?
15 mins
How many emergency exit lights are there?
4 emergency exit lights at main cabin doors
9 located in ceiling panels throughout the cabin
13 total
How many exit lights are there?
1 over each door
1 down each side of door
Centre of the cabin
Over by each type 3 exit
24 total
What is the difference in the light intensity of exit lights during normal conditions and emergency conditions?
Full intensity in an emergency
What power is used on the ground and which in the sky?
Ground = Ground Power Unit (GPU)
Sky = Auxiliary Power Unit (APU)
Emergency pathway lighting is ____ and Floorway Pathway Lighting is ____
electric; photo-luminescent strips
How is floor way pathway lighting powered and how long does it last?
Charged by cabin lights
Last 6.5 hours
What does CIDS consist of?
FAP, PTP, AAP, ACP, AIP, interphones
How many computers operate CIDS?
2 (1 in use, 1 in backup)
Features of FAP
PRAM: re-recorded announcemnts list
Cabin light panel
Audio panel selection
Water and waste panel
Guarded emergency light activation button
Doors and slides status indicators
LAV smoke indicator
Dual re-set button for smoke and EVAC command
Guarded EVAC command activation button
CIDS caution indicator
How many interphones?
3 (SCCM + No.2 share one)
If a passenger presses the assistance button on ground vs air
Their seat number flashes vs steady
What rows can infants not be seated in?
11 - 14
How and Where does the evac need to be reset?
In flight deck and FWD and AFT galleys
Who needs to be on the plane during refuelling?
All CCMs and 1 in flight deck
Where do CCMs stand when boarding from door 1L only?
1: at entrance checking boarding cards
2: row 6
3: row 13 (in between emergency exit rows
4: in between lavatories AFT of the cabin
What difference is there in the positions of the CCMs when both 1L and 2L are used for boarding?
4 must be AFT checking boarding cards
What positions must CCMs be in if there is only 3 of them for boarding?
Door 1L is the only one in use and only 150 passengers allowed
1: at entrance checking boarding cards
2: row 13 (assumes position of no. 3)
4: in between lavatories AFT of cabin
What positions must CCMs be in during boarding if refuelling is taking place?
1: at entrance of 1L
2: at entrance of 1L
3: row 13 (emergency exit rows)
4: Aft of cabin
What positions must CCMs be in if boarding is complete but refuelling is taking place?
Stand by designated doors
What positions must CCMs be in if passengers are disembarking but refuelling is taking place?
Stand by designated doors
What areas must each CCM check during EQUIPMENT PDIs?
1: FWD LHS
2: FWD RHS
3: AFT LHS
4: AFT RHS
What areas must each CCM check during AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND SEATS PDIs?
1: Galley 1 and rows 1-6
2: rows 7-15
3: rows 16-23
4: Galley 5 and rows 24-29
What areas must each CCM check during EQUIPMENT and AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS AND SEATS PDIs if there is only 3 CCMs?
No.4 checks for No. 3 as well
What areas must each CCM check during security checks?
1: Galley 1 and rows 1-6
2: rows 7-15
3: rows 16-23
4: Galley 5 and rows 24-29
What areas must each CCM check during security checks if there is only 3 CCMs?
1: Galley 1 and rows 1-6
2: rows 7-19
4: Gallley 5 and rows 20-29
What areas are the CCMs responsible for during cabin secure checks?
1: Galley 1
2: rows 1-10
3: rows 11-19
4: Galley 5 and rows 20-29
What areas are the CCMs responsible for during cabin secure checks if there is only 3 CCMs?
1: Galley 1 and rows 1-5
2: rows 6-19
4: rows 20-29 and Galley 5
What are the positions for each CCM during safety demos?
1: by FWD interphone
2: row 1
3: row 10
4: row 20
What are the positions for each CCM during safety demos if there are only 3 CCMs in an auto announcement and manual announcement?
Auto Announcement
1: row 1
2: row 10
4: row 20
Manual Announcement
1: row 1
2: row 13
4: making PA AFT
What are the positions for the CCMs if there is one missing?
There will be a SCCM, No.2 and No.4
How many PAX can be on board if there are only 3 CCMs?
150
What is the max number of unaccompanied children allowed?
3
Where are unaccompanied children ideally seated?
Rows 2 and 29
What seats can a POU be used?
2A and 27A
Whee should POUs be stored when not in use?
RHS behind row 29
Which CCMs are responsible for checking PEDs?
No.2 and No.4
Procedure for checking PEDs?
No.2 and No.4 choose 2 people at random from their areas
Relay this to SCCM with their seat numbers e.g. 3 alpha
What is the minimum oxygen requirement for standard A320 operations after oxygen has been used?
2 full oxygen bottles
3 bottles at PSI 1000
5 passenger masks
4 crew masks
How is lighting system divided on FAP?
FWD galley
Cabin
AFT galley
Light intensity levels on FAP
BRT = 100%
DIM 1 = 50%
DIM 2 = 10%
What light settings are used for each phase of flight?
Boarding and Disembarking
- Dim 1
- Aisle = strong blue
- Window = bright white
Sleep, Taxi, Take-off, Cruise and Landing
- Dim 2
- Aisle = lavender
- Window = dew white
When is green cabin lighting used?
Special promo flights
How do you activate green cabin lighting?
Press Dim 1 three times
What light setting are windows turned to in normal vs reduced light?
on vs off
What are the 3 kinds of settings for emergency lights?
Automatically (flight deck): If there is no external electrical power to the aircraft and the switch is in the ARM position the emergency lights will illuminate automatically
Manually (flight deck): if ON is selected
Manually (cabin): FAP
What kind of oxygen is in the flight deck?
Quick donning oxygen
How do you fit the pilot quick donning oxygen mask?
- Grasp and squeeze the red levers on top of the stowage unit
- Remove the mask from the stowage unit
- The yellow flowmeter is displayed to indicate oxygen is flowing
- The head harness inflates automatically
- Keeping the levers squeezed, place the mask over the head / mouth and nose * Release the red levers
- Harness will deflate to fit the head
- The mask delivers a mixture of air and oxygen
How many oxygen masks are in the flight deck?
1 for every seat (i.e. 3 or 4)
How do you know how many oxygen masks are in each PSU?
“Door stoppers” on each PSU
What are the 3 ways in which passenger oxygen masks can be deployed?
Automatically, when the cabin altitude exceeds 14,000ft
Manually, by means of a switch in flight deck
Manually, by opening the individual PSU by means of a Manual Release Tool
What do you do if passenger oxygen masks have a smelll of burning or smoke?
This is normal so nothnig
How many infants can be in each row?
1 Infant per Seat Row LHS & 1 Infant per Seat Row RHS
How many oxygen bottles are on board in total?
5
How many smoke hoods are on board in total?
5
Primary function of CIDS
The CIDS continually tests cabin systems such as cabin lighting, smoke detector serviceability etc. If a fault is detected, the CIDS caution alert indicator will illuminate on the FAP.
What does PTP do?
- Door status
- Slide status
- LAV smoke data
- Slide bottle pressure
How can you see the status of doors on the old FAP?
Steady GREEN light: All Doors closed
Lights not illuminated: One or more door[s] open*
How can you see the status of slides on the old FAP?
Steady GREEN light: All slides armed
Flashing GREEN light: One or more slide[s] armed*
Lights not illuminated: All slides disarmed
If CAUT button on old FAP lights up red what do you do?
Look at PTP screen and inform commander
How many AIPs are there?
3
Where is AAP?
2L
Functions of AAP?
- Lighting in the AFT entrance area
- Lighting in the AFT cabin
- Activation and reset of the EVAC Alert system [EVAC CMD]
- Indication and reset of lavatory smoke warning [SMOKE RESET]*
Steady Amber ACP
PAX call form lavatory (look at AIP to see which one)
Flashing Amber ACP
Smoking in lavatory
Steady Red ACP
Normal interphone call from FWD<->AFT OR purser call from cabin or flight deck (check AIP to know)
-> if normal interphone call: only AFT or FWD
-> if purser call: both AFT and FWD
Flashing Red ACP?
Emergency call from flight deck
Steady Blue ACP
PAX call (look at AIP to know seat number)
If there is a purser call from flight deck to SCCM, and SCCM wants to pick up from AFT phone, what must they do?
Press push to talk (PTT) twice
What is displayed on all AIPs when PA is being made?
DIRECT PA IN USE
How to make a PA?
- Remove handset from cradle
- Press the PA button +
- Press the required button ALL, 1 (zone 1) or 2 (zone 2)
- Press PTT and start the announcement
Indications of a call from flight deck to SCCM?
- High-High-Low triple chime
- Steady RED light on all ACP
- Text message PURS on AIP
- Steady GREEN light on AIP
Indications of call from flight deck to cabin?
- High – Low – High chime
- Steady RED Light on FWD or AFT (depending on the one they pick) ACP
- Text message “CALL CAPT” on AIP
- Steady GREEN light on FWD AIP
Calling flight deck from cabin
- Select Capt
- A buzzer will sound in the flight deck
- An indicator light ATTND illuminates steady
Calling flight deck from cabin in an emergency?
- Select EMER CALL
- A triple buzzer will sound in the flight deck
- Flashing EMER indicator light illuminates in the overhead panel
- An indicator light ATTND illuminates steady
Callin between FWD and AFT
_Select INTPH + ALL
- The red light on all the ACP’s comes on
- A message is displayed on the relevant AIP
- High-Low chime in the cabin
Calling an individual CCM station from other side of aircraft
- Select INTPH + 4/AFT (to all aft crew stations)
- Red light on ACP
- Message displayed on AIP
- High-Low chime
Calling a SCCM from other side of cabin
- Select INTPH on the keypad followed by PURS
- High-High-Low chime in the cabin
- Red light on ACPs
- Message on relevant AIP
- Select PURS twice on keypad to answer
How many EVAC CMD and RESET buttons are there and where are they?
3 of each = flight deck; FAP; AAP
Rate of evacuation
1 per second
How long do lights on escape slide last?
10 mins
How do you manually inflate slide?
Pull floor level red manual inflation handle RHS
How long do main exit slides vs type III exit slides take to inflate?
4 vs 5 seconds
What positions should CCMs take for an emergency demo during a PA or auto PA?
Normal PA
1: Door 1L
2: row 1
3: row 10
4: row 20
Auto PA
1: row 1
2: row 8
3: row 15
4: row 20/21
When are emergency lights turned on?
2 mins to landing
What equipment must each CCM grab once evacuation complete and there is time to safely do to
1: torch and megaphone
2: torch and FAK
3: torch and megaphone
4: torch and FAK
How many ABPs are briefed during an emergency landing?
2 per door
What areas does each CCM brief their ABPs?
1: Door 1L + 1R
2: Type III exits RHS
3: Type III exits LHS
4: Door 2L and 2R
Who must repeat NITS in a time available landing?
No. 4
In an evacuation, who is responsible for removing the “Load Sheet” and any “Dangerous Goods Notification” paperwork from the flight deck?
First officer
Are Type III exits armed?
Yes - permanently
When would the seat row identification numbers on the PSU flash intermittently?
Pushed on ground and cabin doors open
Who must cross check the FAP/PTP with the SCCM to confirm door and slide status at the end of a duty?
No. 4
Which rows are the emergency exit rows?
12 + 13
