B Flashcards
When the ECAM upper display is not powered, where is the E/WD?
The Lower ECAM screen
Where are the ON-OFF/Brightness controls for the ECAM displays?
ECAM Control Panel
Which computer generates Cautions and Warnings?
FWC
From where do PFD2, ND2, and the Lower ECAM receive data?
DMC2
In the event of DMC 1 failing, how may DMC 3 be activated?
Switch EIS DMC switch on switching panel to CAPT 3
Both engines have just been started. What will be displayed on the lower ECAM?
Wheel page
Which of the following is permanently displayed on the lower part of the SD?
Gross weight
ECAM displays LDG INHIBIT in magenta. What does this indicate?
Some warnings and cautions are inhibited
The ECAM control panel has failed. Which of the following buttons will still be operational?
CLR
Only one ECAM display is powered. How can a system page be displayed?
Press the related page button for a maximum of 30 seconds
The APU master and start switches have been pressed. When will the APU starter be engaged?
When the air intake is fully open
The APU had been supplying bleed air before it was shut down. How long will the APU continue to run?
60-120 seconds
What does the CVR record?
All conversations, either direct, by RT, Intercomm, PA and all Aural warnings
What will cause the RAT to deploy?
AC Bus 1 and 2 failure
The APU is running and then No.2 engine is started, what source is supplying AC busses 1 and 2?
The engine powers AC 2 and the APU AC 1
What colour CB’s are monitored by ECAM?
Green
Where is battery voltage indicated?
On the Overhead Panel, and on the ECAM Electrics page
The external power switch is pressed. Which bus(es) will be activated?
All the busses
What will disengage a managed descent?
Activating a V/S descent of –700 ft/min
What pitch and roll annunciations would you expect to see passing 40’ RA?
Flare
Passing through 400’ RA on an autoland approach, you experience a 1.5 dot localiser deviation. What warnings will be given?
Localiser scale flashes
What arms the Go Around function of TO/GA mode?
When the flap lever is not at zero.
During Cruise with the FMGS controlling speed, what will the FCU IAS/MACH window display?
The display will show dashes.
On the PFD, what does the Current Altitude box outline change to when deviating more than 250 ft from the selected altitude?
Flashing amber.
When is altitude deviation alerting inhibited?
After GS capture.
How is the primary flight plan shown on the ND?
Steady green line
How is a temporary flight plan shown on the ND?
Dashed yellow line
How is a flight plan waypoint depicted on the ND?
Green diamond
TCAS is active. When will a Vertical Speed arrow appear next to the intruder symbol on the ND?
If the intruder’s vertical speed is greater than 500 fpm
How is a failed glideslope indicated on the PFD
A red G/S flag appears
What is the normal pneumatic system pressure?
45 psi ± 5
During taxi in the engines are supplying bleed air. What happens when the APU bleed switch is pressed?
Both engine bleeds close and the APU bleed and crossbleed open
Where is the air precooler outlet temperature indicator?
On the ECAM BLEED page
You have 90 passengers on board. What pack flow rate should be selected?
LO
In single pack operation, what flow rate will be selected automatically?
HI
What happens 55 seconds after landing?
Outflow valve drives fully open
The amber FAULT light comes on in the AFT ISOL VALVE switch. What could this mean?
Either inlet or outlet valve not in selected position
The CAB FANS switch on the overhead panel, control fans for…
Cabin Air re-circulation
There is unusable fuel in the outer wing tanks. How is this indicated on the EWD?
Fuel on board half boxed in amber
Where would you find the FUEL USED indicator?
Top of ECAM Fuel page
What powers the engine FADEC in flight?
It is self powered
What does the Thrust lever position control on a V2500 engine, with the ECU’s in Normal mode?
EPR
What will ECAM display if an engine hydraulic pump is on, but pressure is low?
“LO” in amber
What type of pump will normally provide pressure to blue system?
Electric pump
During NORMAL braking, which hydraulic system powers the brakes and anti-skid?
Green
Green hydraulic system has failed. What will yellow system now supply?
Alternate brakes and anti-skid
In Normal Law, you are holding 45° of bank. When you release the sidestick, what bank angle will the aircraft adopt?
33°
A single SFCC has failed. Which of the following is true?
The slats and flaps operate at half speed
In Normal Law, what is the maximum nose-down pitch attitude that may acheived?
15°
When is a Fire warning generated?
Both loops detect a fire, or from one loop if one is faulty, or when breaks occur in both loops within 5 seconds of each other.
Which of the following occurs when the engine fire pushbutton switch is pushed?
The low pressure fuel valve closes
With the windshield heat selected to AUTO, the system is activated when the…
first engine is started.
During a descent and landing with the Wing Anti-ice switch at ON, when should the system stop operating?
After aircraft touch down.
How can the passenger oxygen system be deployed?
Automatically, or manually from the flight deck.
Where is the Audio Switching panel located?
Aft overhead panel
What indication would you expect to see on the DOOR/OXY page if the door is not closed and locked?
An amber block with associated door name
What is the maximum speed for windshield wiper operation?
230 kts
What is the maximum tailwind component for auto-land?
10 kts
What is the maximum speed at which gear may be retracted (VLO Retract)
220 kt
What is the minimum height for autopilot engagement after take off?
100 ft AAL
What is the maximum brake temperature for take off?
300°C
For which of the following is APU Bleed air extraction NOT permitted?
Wing Anti-Ice
What is the minimum engine oil temperature for engine start?
-40°C
What is normally the minimum speed at which the aircraft can be operated with maximum reverse thrust?
70 kts
What is the maximum altitude for the APU Bleed to supply both packs?
10 Minutes
What is the maximum APU run time allowed after the LOW OIL LEVEL appears on the ECAM SD?
10 hours
What are the starter motor limitations for the V2500 engine?
2 cycles of 2 minutes and one of 1 minute
During refuelling, if the fuel level selected means that the centre tank will contain fuel. Which tanks are fuelled first?
Outer and centre tanks
For a load sheet to be in compliance, what is the limitation on the range of aircraft weights?
+1000 kgs and -2000 kgs
The following is displayed above a QRH drill, what does this indicate? [Grey out, bordered]
An emergency procedure not displayed on ECAM
Following a fire drill an engine fire has been extinguished. What colour is the message “LAND ASAP” on the status page?
Amber
What is the correct action to take if a “TERRAIN TERRAIN PULL UP!”is heard?
Autopilot OFF, Pitch attitude - pull up, Thrust Levers - TOGA
An engine fire occurs just after take-off, what is the earliest you can action the ECAM checklist?
400 ft
An ECAM warning is displayed, what does the Pilot Flying do?
Take over radio transmissions
When would you expect the magenta T.O. inhibit to appear?
1st engine to take off power
When is the excessive Cabin Altitude warning activated?
9550 feet
When is the low energy speed warning armed?
Below 2000 ft with Conf 2 or greater
During CAT IIIB operations, with a DH; an approach must not be made to below decision height unless the pilot has the…
Centreline light in view
An aircraft is making an approach to land in fog. At what point during this aircraft’s approach, is a taxying aircraft not allowed into the localiser sensitive area?
2nm from touchdown
What is the definition of a damp runway?
Not perfectly dry, but water on it is not shiny
If ATC inform you that “Low visibility procedures are in effect, what could you assume about the airport?
Appropriate Rwy and ILS protection procedures have been applied
How is the last 900 metres of runway indicated?
Centreline lights change to alternate red and white
What is the lowest permitted minima for a single engine approach?
CAT IIIA
How is excess ILS Glideslope deviation indicated to you, once the aircraft descends below 400R on the approach?
Glideslope scale on PFD will flash
What ambient conditions are most likely to give rise to clear ice deposits on upper and lower wing surfaces near fuel tanks after a cruise in excess of 75 minutes?
OAT between -2°C and +10°C, and there is/has been precipitation
In normal law, with the sidestick fully aft, what speed will the aircraft slow to?
ALPHA MAX speed
How is the PFD ALTITUDE indication affected by a failure of the ADIRU input?
Entire indication disappears and a red ALT flag appears
In a climb, what do the digits below the PFD ALTITUDE scale indicate?
Altitude BARO setting
What happens to the VS digital display as vertical speed drops below 200 fpm?
It disappears
Which ND modes can display a route OFFSET?
Rose NAV, ARC and PLAN
Where is the slip indicator?
Top of the PFD Attitude Indicator
How is the PFD AIRSPEED indication affected by a failed ADIRU?
Entire indication disappears and RED SPD flag appears
When does the PFD Radio Altitude display appear during descent?
2500’ RA
If IMMEDIATE EXIT is depressed whilst in the hold, how will the aircraft depart?
Immediate turn to overfly the fix, and then pick up course to the next waypoint.
How is a message cleared from the scratch pad?
Press the CLR key
Having reached the Cruise FL, the FMA should display…
“ALT CRZ”
If the EXPED key is pressed on the FCU, at what speed will the aircraft climb?
Green Dot Speed
How is an overfly waypoint displayed on the Flight Plan page?
Δ
How would you identify a satisfied altitude constrained waypoint on the MCDU?
A magenta asterisk
Which MCDU page key is pressed to view the navigation data base validity?
DATA
If the MCDU locks up, how is the system reset?
Pull the associated circuit breaker, then reset.