All Flashcards
When you turn the mode selectors to NAV, what are you looking for on the panel?
Ensure that each ADIRU has the ability to revert to the batteries by observing the BAT light illuminating for several seconds.
What emergency equipment is located in the cockpit?
4 o2 masks/smoke goggles 4 life jackets 4 fire: crash axe, halon fire extinguisher, PBE, gloves 2 escape ropes 2 flash lights
What does the ON BAT light indicate?
It is illuminated amber if one or more IR(s) is supplied by the aircraft battery. Also illuminates briefly during the beginning of a full alignment.
How long will each ADIRU stay on battery power?
ADIRS 2 and 3 will remain on battery power for 5 minutes to hold alignment until a generator can be restored. ADIRU 1(ADIRU 3 if captain selected ATT HDG CAPT 3) will remain on battery power until generator power is restored or the batteries fail.
What information is provided by the IR units (FAT HAAG)?
Flight path vector Airplane position Track Heading Attitude Acceleration Ground Speed
What information is provided by the ADR units (BOATS)?
Barometric altitude Overspeed warnings AOA Temperatures Speed/Mach
What does a steady white ALIGN light indicate?
The respective IR is in the Align mode.
What does a flashing white align light mean?
- No present position entered within 10 minutes of NAV selection (no position)
- difference of 1* lat/long between shutdown and entered position (wrong position)
- IR alignment fault (aircraft moved)
What does it mean when the IR lights are extinguished?
Alignment has been completed
What does steady illumination of the amber IR FAULT light indicate?
A fault affects the respective IR
What does flashing illumination of the amber IR FAULT light indicate?
Attitude and Heading may be recovered in ATT mode (you have lost the navigation portion)
What does the Amber ADR FAULT light indicate?
A fault is detected in the Air Data Reference portion
Does turning the IR to OFF also turn off the ADR?
Yes
Can you turn the ADR OFF and still have the IR?
Yes
What would be missing from the captains PFD if IR 1 failed or was turned off?
Attitude and navigation information
What action would recover the attitude and navigation information?
Selecting CAPT 3 on the EIS switching panel ATT/HDG selector
What information must be input when the IR is in ATT.
Input Heading on IR panel every 10 minutes
With the loss of ADR1, what would be lost in the captains PFD?
Airspeed and Altitude information
What would restore the lost altitude and airspeed information?
Selecting CAPT 3 on the EIS Switching Panel Air Data Selector
How do you normally enter Present Position into the IR?
- insert the Lat/Long on the MCDU INIT page
- then press Align IRS
Describe a post flight ADIRU accuracy check
- select Position Monitor Page. Verify position deviation is < 5 nm for each ADIRU
- verify residual ground speed in each ND (ATT HDG CAPT 3 for IR 3) is < 15 knots.
What does ELAC stand for?
Elevator Aileron Computer
How many ELAC’s are installed?
2
What are the functions if the ELAC?
- normal elevator and stabilizer control
- normal aileron control
- normal pitch and roll
- alternate pitch
- direct pitch and roll
- abnormal attitude
- aileron droop
- acquisition of autopilot orders
Under normal law, what does ELAC 2 control?
- primary: elevator/stabilizer (pitch)
- standby: aileron control (backs up ELAC 1)
What backs up ELAC 2?
ELAC1->SEC2->SEC1
What does SEC stand for?
Spoiler Elevator Computer
How many SEC’s are installed?
3
What functions are performed by the SEC’s?
- normal roll (by controlling the spoilers)
- speed brakes and ground spoilers (SEC 1 & 3 only)
- alternate pitch (SEC 1 & 2 only)
- direct pitch (SEC 1 & 2)
- direct roll
- abnormal attitude
Under normal law, what do the 3 SEC’s control?
- primary: spoiler control (roll)
- standby: elevator/stabilizer control (SEC 1 & 2 back up the ELAC’s)
What is the sole purpose of SEC 3?
Spoiler control
What is the definition of FAC?
Flight Augmentation Computer
How many FAC’s are installed?
2
What are the functions if the FAC’s?
- normal roll (turn coordination and yaw damping)
- rudder trim
- rudder travel limit
- alternate yaw
Under Normal Law, what do the FAC’s provide? (YAWL)
- Yaw control: damping and turn coordination, rudder limiter, rudder trim)
- Airspeed Protection Computation (Alpha Prot,high/low limits, maneuvering speed, PFD speed scale)
- Windshear protection
- Low Energy Warning Protection (“speed, speed, speed”)
Is full rudder deflection available during all flight regimes?
No. Rudder deflection is limited as a function of airspeed
What is the computer and priority for the ailerons?
ELAC 1-> ELAC2
What is the computer and priority for the elevator and trimmable horizontal stabilizer?
ELAC2-> ELAC1->SEC2->SEC1
How are the flight surfaces controlled?
All surfaces controlled electrically and actuated hydraulically
When is automatic pitch trim available?
In flight under normal law with bank angle less than 33* with or without autopilot engaged.
If the active elevator actuator fails, what occurs?
Control is transferred to other actuator
How is roll control normally achieved?
1 aileron and 4 spoilers on each wing
If both FAC’s fail, is maximum rudder deflection available?
Yes, after slat extension.
What is checked on the EVAC panel during the cockpit preparation check?
- CAPT & PURS switch in CAPT position
- COMMAND push button is guarded
How would the flight crew command an evacuation?
- make a PA announcement evacuate evacuate evacuate
- press the EVAC COMMAND push button
- silence the EVAC alarm on the flight deck by pushing the EVAC HORN SHUT OFF push button
What would happen if the EVAC COMMAND push button is pressed a second time?
The evacuation alert is canceled
What busses are powered by the emergency generator?
- AC ESS and AC ESS SHED
- DC ESS and DC ESS SHED
What does the RAT and EMER GEN red fault light indicate?
- loss of AC GEN BUS 1&2
- Airspeed above 100 knots and emergency generator not supplying AC power
What is the function of the RAT & EMER GEN push button?
- normal AC is lost and the emergency generator is not supplying power
- AUTO: RAT will automatically extend if AC BUS 1&2 are not powered and airspeed > 100knots
- MAN: extend the RAT at any time
How long dies it take the RAT to extend and provide power?
8 seconds (3 seconds for RAT extension, 5 seconds to pressurize the blue hydraulic system and power the EMER GEN)
When should the red FAULT light on the RAT & EMER GEN push button be expected?
During the 8 second RAT deployment and power up
What powers the emergency generator?
Blue hydraulic power from the RAT
What is the output of the Emergency Generator?
5 KVA
What is the output of the Static Inverter?
1 KVA
Is there another way to deploy the RAT?
Yes, RAT MAN ON from the HYD panel
What is different about deploying the RAT via RAT MAN ON?
Blue HYD pressure only. No emergency generator
Do pilots ever use the EMER GEN TEST push button?
No. Maintenance only
What happens when you push the GEN 1 LINE push button?
- GEN 1 Line Contactor opens and the white OFF light illuminates
- AC BUS 1 is powered by GEN 2 through the BUS TIE CONTACTOR
- GEN 1 continues to power 1 fuel pump in each wing tank
When would you push the GEN 1 LINE push button?
Smoke procedures
What does the amber SMOKE light in the GEN 1 LINE push button indicate?
Smoke detected in the avionics ventilation ducting.
Will there be any other indications besides Amber SMOKE light?
ECAM warning and amber FAULT lights in the EXTRACT and BLOWER push buttons on the VENTILATION panel
Pressing the SYS push button does what?
Inhibits all EGPWS warnings except TERR system
What does an amber FAULT light in the SYS push button indicate in the GPWS panel?
Any failure of GPWS mode 1 through 5
- mode 1: excessive descent rate “sink rate”
- mode 2: excessive terrain closure “terrain, terrain”
- mode 3: altitude loss after takeoff “don’t sink”
- mode 4: unsafe terrain clearance “too low flaps” “too low gear”
- mode 5: excessive GS deviation “glide slope”
Does amber fault light in SYS affect TERRAIN mode?
No
What does LDG FLAP 3 on light indicate?
Mode 4 “too low flaps” inhibited for a flap 3 landing
When would you press the FLAP MODE push button?
To avoid nuisance warnings when landing with flaps less than flaps 3
If the TERR mode failed does it affect the basic GPWS?
No
When is the RCDR normally on in AUTO?
- on the ground, for 5 min after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
- when at least 1 engine is operating
- stops 5 min after the last engine is shut down
What does the CVR record?
ACP’s and cockpit area microphone
How do you record the ITM’s PAs?
ACP 3 PA VOL knob out and in 1 o’clock position
How do you test the RCDR?
- RCDR ON
- Parking brake on
- press THE CVR TEST push button (4 tones)
How do you erase the RCDR tape?
- RCDR ON
- Aircraft on the ground
- Parking brake on
- Press the CVR ERASE push button 2 seconds
When does the digital flight data recorder operate?
- on the ground for five minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
- when at least one engine is operating
- continuously in-flight whether or not the engines are operating
- stops five minutes after the last engine is shut down
What us the position of the RCDR push button during pre-flight?
On
When will the RCDR ON light extinguish?
After the first engine is started
What does the passenger SYS ON light mean?
The signal to release the oxygen mask doors has been sent
When do the masks automatically deploy?
When the cabin altitude exceeds 14,000 feet
What method is used to supply passenger cabin supplemental oxygen?
Chemical oxygen generators
How do cabin occupants activate oxygen flow to their masks?
Pull the mask toward the seat
How long does the PAX oxygen last?
Approximately 13 minutes
Where is oxygen stored for the crew?
In a single high pressure cylinder
Above what altitude will the crew oxygen masks provide 100% oxygen regardless of the position of the normal/100% selector?
35,000 feet
What happens during the pre-flight when you push to extinguish the CREW SUPPLY OFF light?
It electrically opens a valve in the avionics bay to supply low-pressure crew oxygen
What would you notice on the door ECAM page when you push the crew supply off button?
The OXY would change from Amber to green
What indication would you have of A Crew oxygen cylinder thermal discharge?
The green disk on the lower left side of the forward fuselage would be missing
Will the crew oxygen mask microphone automatically be deactivated when the mask is stowed?
No you must press reset slide switch
How do you call a mechanic?
Momentarily depress the MECH pushbutton. a blue light on the EXT PWR PANEL will illuminate and an external horn will sound
How do you call the forward ITM?
- press the FWD button
- pink light appears on the forward area call panel
- CAPT call appears on the FWD ITM indication panel
- A green light illuminates
- A low level chime sounds through the forward cabin loudspeaker
What happens when you press the EMER push button?
- pink light flashes at all area call panels
- EMERGECY call appears on all ITM indication panels
- hi low chime repeated three times sounds throughout the cabin loudspeakers
What happens when the ITM’s initiate an emergency call?
- The white EMER ON light and Amber call lights flash
- The amber ATT lights flash on the ACP’s
- three long buzzers sound in the cockpit
- System resets when the attendant hangs up the relevant system
What is the maximum windshield wiper operation speed?
230 knts
What happens when the RAIN RPLNT push button is pressed?
Timer applies a measured quantity of rain repellent to the windshield
If RWY TURN OFF is selected to ON and and the N0SE is selected to TAX I or T.O, which lights automatically extinguish after take off?
And N0SE and RWY TURN OFF lights extinguish when the landing gear is retracted
Are the NAV 1 and 2 positions connected to a single bulb?
No they are separate bulbs
What position should the STROBE switch be in during preflight?
AUTO
When do the strobes flash in AUTO?
When the main landing gear strut is not compressed
What happens when the APU MASTER SW push button is selected ON?
- electrically powers the APU system (blue ON light in the pushbutton)
- electronic control box (ECB) performs a power up test
- APU ECAM page appears (if EXT or ENG GEN AC power is available)
- APU air intake flap opens
- APU fuel isolation valve opens
- APU fuel pump operates (if no tank pumps are on)
With the APU running and supplying bleed air how do you shut it down?
- APU BLEED pushbutton OFF
- APU MASTER SW OFF
- APU will cool down and then shut down
What does the green AVAIL light on the APU START pushbutton indicate?
The APU is available to provide electrical power and or bleed air
With the APU green AVAIL light ON and the EXT PWR green AVAIL light on, which system is powering the aircraft
APU
If the APU is running is it necessary to manually select APU bleed off prior to APU shutdown?
No when the APU master SW is selected off the bleed air valve is closed and the APU is allowed to cool prior to shut down
in reference to shutting down the APU, During the cooldown Cycle can you still use the APU?
Yes press the APU MASTER SW pushbutton
The APU generator can supply 100% electrical load to what altitude?
25,000 feet
What is the highest altitude the APU can supply bleed air to one pack while providing electrical power?
22,500 feet
What is the highest altitude the APU can supply bleed air to two packs while providing electrical power?
15,000 feet
What is the highest altitude the APU can supply bleed air for engine start while providing electrical power?
20,000 feet
What does an amber FAULT light in the APU master SW pushbutton indicate?
And ECB commanded auto shutdown of the APU has occurred
What does an amber FAULT light in the APU BLEED pushbutton indicate?
An APU bleed leak
Does APU air or electric have priority?
Electric
What signs illuminate when you turn the NO PED switch to on
- no personal electronic device PED
- exit signs
Why do we move the seat belt and NO PED switches together?
Virgin America aircraft do not have a chime associated with the PED switch a chime is associated with the seatbelt switch by moving both switches together guests are alerted to fasten seatbelt and no PED requirements
In reference to the seatbelt sign,Do we use the a AUTO position?
No
What lights illuminate when the EMER EXIT LT switch is placed to ON?
- proximity emergency escape path marking system
- overhead emergency lights
- EXIT signs
When will the proximity emergency escape path marking system automatically eliminate?
With the EMER exit light switch in arm and:
- normal aircraft electrical power system fails or
- DC ESS SHED BUS fails
When will the overhead emergency lights automatically eliminated?
With the EMER exit LT switch in arm and:
- normal aircraft electrical power system fails or
- DC ESS SHED BUS fails or
- AC BUS one fails (DC ESS SHED BUS powered)
When will the exit signs automatically illuminate?
With the EMER exit light switch in arm and:
- normal aircraft electrical power system fails or
- DC ESS SHED BUS fails
- excessive cabin altitude (above 11,300 feet)
- no PED signs illuminated
What lights illuminate when normal aircraft electrical power fails?
- floor proximity emergency escape path marking system
- overhead emergency lighting
- exit signs
What lights illuminate when AC bus one fails if the DC ESS SHED bus is powered?
Overhead emergency lighting
What occurs when the EMER exit light switch is placed to off?
- all lights off
- amber EMER EXIT LT OFF light illuminates
What flight deck lighting is available if normal electrical power is lost?
- Captains instrument panel.
- right dome light provided dome switch set in dim or bright
- and standby compass
Is the engine anti-ice part of the normal pneumatic system?
No it is a separate system independent of the pneumatic ducting
When do you use engine anti-ice?
- when OAT ground or TAT flight 10° C or below with visible moisture present
- prior to and during the descent in icing conditions (including temperatures below -40°C SAT)
During climb and cruise when the temperature is below -40°C SAT do you use engine anti ice?
No.
What does a FAULT light in the ENG ANTI ICE pushbutton indicate?
Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement
With ENG ANTI ICE ON what indications will you see?
- Blue ENG anti-ice light on
- ECAM: ENG ANTI ICE
- ECAM: IGNITION
- N1 limit is reduced (Amber tick on N1 indicator)
- N1 idle is increased
With engine anti-ice on is your descent affected?
Yes because Idle thrust is increased
Should you use that wing anti-ice on the ground?
No
What happens if you turn the switch on the ground. In reference to the wing anti-ice
The wing anti-icing valves will open for a 30 second test
What part of the wing is heated with wing anti-ice?
Outboard three slats
When do the wing anti-ice valves automatically close?
- on landing
- bleed leak detected
- loss of electrical power
Can you use APU bleed for wing anti-ice?
No
What does the amber FAULT light in the wing anti-ice pushbutton indicate?
- Switch/anti-ice valve disagreement
- Low pressure is detected
In what position does the Wing and Engine Anti-Ice valves fail if electrical power is lost?
Wing valves close
Engine valves open
Which exterior aircraft components utilize electrical heating?
Cockpit windshields 2each.
Sliding and side wind 4 each demisted
AOA, TAT, pitot probes, static ports
Waste water drain mast
In the ground with the probe/window heat push button in auto, when are the probe and mast heaters activated?
- LOW with at least one engine running (except the TAT probe-not heated on ground)
- NORMAL is automatically selected after takeoff.
What does the probe/window heat push button do?
Manually activates the probe, drain mast, window heaters
Withe the probe/window heat push button on will the heaters automatically switch to AUTO?
No
Which valves will receive a closed command when the DITCHING push button is depressed? ARPO
Avionics Inlet and Extract Valves
Ram air inlet
Pack Flow Control valves
Outflow valve (only if in AUTO mode)
Will the DITCHING push button always close the outflow valve?
Not if the outflow valve is under manual control
Can the pilot control the outflow valve?
Yes, select MAN on the MODE SEL and use the MAN V/S CTL switch
How many controllers are in the pressurization system?
2, only one is used at a time and they swap roles after landing
How do you manually switch controllers? (Pressurization system)
Switch MODE SEL to MAN for 10 seconds, then back to AUTO
What does an amber FAULT light in the MODE SEL push button indicate?
Both autimatic pressure controllers are faulty
