Aircraft Systems Knowldge (Indicating/ RCDR) Flashcards
A valid CVR test will occur if what conditions are met when the CVR TEST pb is pressed?
(RCDR Panel)
Pressed and Held activates the test if the CVR is energized and the parking brake is ON. Low freq signal sounds.
What does the dashed green energy arc indicate?
(ND display)
The required distance to land from present position
When does the dashed green line on the ND appear?
(ND Display)
Only displayed in descent and approach phase when a selected lateral mode is engaged (HDG or TRK)
What is the difference between the yellow sideslip indicator, and the Blue Beta Targer bar?
(PFD)
Turns BLUE in the cae of an ENG failure or go around.
YELLOW is lateral acc of aircraft
BLUE is optimum amount of sideslip for best single ENG PERF
When will the BETA target index replace the turn and slip indicator?
(PFD)
In the event of an ENG FAILURE during takeoff or go around
In case of an ENG FAILURE, the BETA target index will replace the turn and slip indicator. Why is it ideal to center the BETA target index?
Best sideslip for single ENG PERF.
When T.O INHIBIT or LDG INHIBIT are displayed on the lower right side of the E/WD, what does this mean?
Only those failures/fires that require immediate recognition or attention are presented all other are suppressed.
On approach, when is the FWC LDG INHIBIT feature active?
During landing (800 ft or 80 kts) phases, the right side of E/WD displays a specific LDG INHIBIT memo. Which only allows failures that need immediate attention are displayed by the FWC
During takeoff, when is the FWC T.O IHIBIT feature active?
During takeoff (Takeoff power to 1500’ or 2 min after liftoff)
What will happen if you press and hold the ALL pb on the ECAM Control Panel?
Cycles through all system pages (as long as the button is pressed)
What occurs when you press the T/O config pb prior to departure?
Simulates to application of T/O power
What happens when you press the EMER CANC pb for a WARNING?
(3 things)
1) Cancels any present aural warning as long as failure conts
2) Extinguishes Master Warning lights
3) Does not affect the ECAM message display
What happens when ou press the EMER CANC pb for a CAUTION?
(2 things)
1) Cancels any present Caution for the remainder of the flight
2) Calls up the STATUS page which will display the cancelled caution.
Which pb remain operative in the event of a ECAM control panel failure?
(5)
The CLR, RCL, STS, EMER CANC, and ALL pb’s remain operative.
What occurs when you push the RCL pb?
Calls up warning or caution messages and STS page that may have been inhibited or cleared
