CH04 A320 Communications Flashcards
COMM_002
Describe the Flight, Cabin, and Service Interphone systems.
o Flight Interphone System:
▪ Permits communication between:
- ________
- _____ _____
- ___ _______
- ______ personnel connected at the ______ Power Panel
▪ Requires use of the ___ (______ keys & ______ knobs) controls on the Audio Control Panels (ACP).
COMM_002
Describe the Flight, Cabin, and Service Interphone systems.
o Flight Interphone System
▪ Permits communication between:
• Captain
• First Officer
• 3rd Occupant
• Groundpersonnel connected at theExternal Power Panel
▪ Requires use of the INT (Transmission keys & Reception knobs) controls on the Audio Control Panels (ACP).
COMM_002
Describe the Flight, Cabin, and Service Interphone systems.
o Cabin Interphone System
▪ Permits communication between the____ ____ and ______.
▪ Requires the use of the ____ (______ key & ______ knob) controls on the Audio Control Panels (ACP).
COMM_002
Describe the Flight, Cabin, and Service Interphone systems.
o Cabin Interphone System
▪ Permits communication between the flight deck and cabin.
▪ Requires the use of the CAB (Transmission key & Reception knob) controls on the Audio Control Panels (ACP).
COMM_002
Describe the Flight, Cabin, and Service Interphone systems.
o Service Interphone System
▪ Permits communication between the ____ _____ and the numerous _____ maintenance receptacles.
▪ Requires the use of the ____ (______ key & _______ knob) controls on the Audio Control Panels
(ACP).
COMM_002
Describe the Flight, Cabin, and Service Interphone systems.
o Service Interphone System
▪ Permits communication between the flight deck and the numerous exterior maintenance receptacles.
▪ Requires the use of the CAB (Transmission key & Reception knob) controls on the Audio Control Panels
(ACP).
COMM_003-1
Recall the purpose of the Radio Management Panels (RMPs).
Used to select and tune all:
______ radios,
______ and
______ navigation radios.
COMM_003-1
Recall the purpose of the Radio Management Panels (RMPs)
Used to select and tune all:
communication radios,
SELCAL and
standby navigation radios.
COMM_003-2
Recall the purpose of the Audio Control Panels (ACPs).
▪ __________ of radios and interphone system for ______ and ______
▪ Control of reception ________
▪ Transmission on the ___ ____ (__) system
▪ Filtering of _____ _____ _____ from ______ reception.
COMM_003-2
Recall the purpose of the Audio Control Panels (ACPs).
▪ Selection of radios and interphone system for transmission and reception
▪ Control of reception volume
▪ Transmission on the Public Address (PA) system
▪ Filtering of Morse code signals from NAVAID reception.
COMM_003-3
Recall the function of each position of the INT/RAD switch:
o INT – allows ___-____ (“___ ___”) transmission on the ______ ______ system through a _____ _____ or _____ ______ microphone.
o Neutral – requires the use of a ______ ______ for transmission.
o RAD (____-____) – allows transmission for the _______ transmission key .
COMM_003-3
Recall the function of each position of the INT/RAD switch
o INT – allows hands-free (“hot mic”) transmission on the Flight Interphone system through a headset boom or oxygen mask microphone.
o Neutral – requires the use of a sidestick trigger for transmission.
o RAD (Spring-Loaded) – allows transmission for the selected transmission key .
COMM_004
Recall the function of the AUDIO SWITCHING selector.
o Permits selection of ___ __ by either pilot in the event their respect ACP has ______.
o When CAPT 3 or F/O 3 has been selected, “____ __ ____” appears on the memo section of the ____.
NOTE: Use of ACP 3 does not affect either ______ operation
COMM_004
Recall the function of the AUDIO SWITCHING selector.
o Permits selection of ACP 3 by either pilot in the event their respect ACP has failed.
o When CAPT 3 or F/O 3 has been selected, “AUDIO 3 XFRD” appears on the memo section of the E/WD.
NOTE: Use of ACP 3 does not affect either RMP’s operation
COMM_005
Recall the indications when receiving a transmission from SELCAL:
o SELCAL:
▪ _____ flashes in amber _____ the respective communication radio transmission keys
(VHF 1/2/3 or HF 1/2).
▪ _______ sounds on flightdeck
COMM_005
Recall the indications when receiving a transmission from SELCAL:
- *o SELCAL:**
- *▪ CALL** flashes in amber within the respective communication radio transmission keys
(VHF 1/2/3 or HF 1/2).
▪ Buzzer sounds on flightdeck
COMM_005
Recall the indications when receiving a transmission from Mechanic:
Ground call from the ____ _____ ____
▪ _____ flashes in _____ within the ____ transmission keys.
▪ _____sounds on flightdeck.
▪ Light goes off after ___ seconds if it is not reset.
COMM_005
Recall the indications when receiving a transmission from Mechanic:
Ground call from the External Power Panel
▪ MECH flashes in amber within the INT transmission keys.
▪ Buzzer sounds on flightdeck.
▪ Light goes off after 60 seconds if it is not reset.
COMM_005
Recall the indications when receiving a transmission from Cabin Crew:
o CabinCrew:
▪ ___ flashes in _____ within the ___ transmission keys.
▪ ____ sound on the flightdeck.
▪ Light goes off after ___ seconds if it is not reset.
NOTE: Pressing the _____ key on the ACP will extinguish a flashing CALL, MECH, or ATT light.
COMM_005
Recall the indications when receiving a transmission from Cabin Crew:
o CabinCrew:
▪ ATT flashes in amber within the CAB transmission keys.
▪ Buzzer sound on the flightdeck.
▪ Light goes off after 60 seconds if it is not reset.
NOTE: Pressing the RESET key on the ACP will extinguish a flashing CALL, MECH, or ATT light.
COMM_006
Recall how flightdeck oxygen mask microphones are activated:
o Activation:
▪ Occurs by _____ the mask’s storage compartment’s ____-hand door.
▪ A white ___ ___ flag indicates that the _______ is enabled.
COMM_006
Recall how flightdeck oxygen mask microphones are activated:
o Activation:
▪ Occurs by opening the mask’s storage compartment’s left-hand door.
▪ A white OXY ON flag indicates that the microphone is enabled.
COMM_006
Recall how flightdeck oxygen mask microphones are de-activated:
o De-activation:
▪ Occurs by _____ the respective compartment’s_____-hand door, and then
pressing the ____ ___ ____ and ____ button.
NOTE: Oxygen mask microphones are ______ for the Captain’s, First Officer’s, and 3rd occupant’s oxygen masks.
The ____ occupant’s oxygen mask microphone is ____ operational.
COMM_006
Recall how flightdeck oxygen mask microphones are de-activated:
o De-activation:
▪ Occurs by closing the respective compartment’s left-hand door, and then pressing the
PRESS TO TEST AND RESET button.
NOTE: Oxygen mask microphones are available for the Captain’s, First Officer’s, and 3rd occupant’s oxygen masks.
The 4th occupant’s oxygen mask microphone is not operational.
COMM_007
Describe the two methods of making a Public Announcement (PA).
▪ Using the ______ mounted at ___ of the _____ pedestal.
▪ Pressing and holding the __ transmission key on the ___, and speaking into a ____ ____ or _____ _____ microphone.
COMM_007
Describe the two methods of making a Public Announcement (PA).
▪ Using the handset mounted at rear of the center pedestal.
▪ Pressing and holding the PA transmission key on the ACP, and speaking into a headset boom or oxygen mask microphone.
COMM_008
Explain the controls on the overhead CALLS panel.
o ATTND ADV pb – ____ used by DAL
o MECH pb:
▪ COCKPIT CALL light illuminates on the ____ ____ _____.
▪ ______ horn sounds at the _____ of the aircraft.
COMM_008
Explain the controls on the overhead CALLS panel.
o ATTND ADV pb – NOT used by DAL
o MECH pb:
▪ COCKPIT CALL light illuminates on the external power panel.
▪ External horn sounds at the nose of the aircraft.
COMM_008
Explain the controls on the overhead CALLS panel.
o FWD pb:
▪___/____ chime sounds at the _____ section of the cabin and ______ CALL appears at the ______ Flight Attendant panel.
o AFT pb:
▪ ___/____ chime sounds at the _____ section of the cabin and _____ CALL appears at the _____ Flight Attendant panel.
COMM_008
Explain the controls on the overhead CALLS panel.
o FWD pb:
▪ High/low chime sounds at the forward section of the cabin and CAPTAIN CALL appears at the forward Flight Attendant panel.
o AFT pb:
▪ High/low chime sounds at the aft section of the cabin and CAPTAIN CALL appears at the aft Flight Attendant panel.
COMM_008
Explain the controls on the overhead CALLS panel.
o EMER pb:
▪ ____ in white and ____ in amber flash within the pb.
▪____/____ chime sounds ____ times throughout the cabin.
▪ _______ CALL appears on ___ Flight Attendant panels.
COMM_008
Explain the controls on the overhead CALLS panel.
o EMER pb:
▪ ON in white and CALL in amber flash within the pb.
▪ High/Low chime sounds three times throughout the cabin.
▪ EMERGENCY CALL appears on all Flight Attendant panels.
COMM_009
Explain the function of the controls on the RCDR panel.
o GND CTL pb:
▪ ON (____) - Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) are ______ recording.
▪ AUTO (_____) - the CVR & DFDR ______ start recording with _____ ______ ______.
COMM_009
Explain the function of the controls on the RCDR panel.
o GND CTL pb:
▪ ON (blue) - Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) are actively recording.
▪ AUTO (lights out) - the CVR & DFDR automatically start recording with first engine start.
COMM_009
Explain the function of the controls on the RCDR panel.
o CVR ERASE button
-______ the CVR tape if the button is pressed for a _____ time provided:
Aircraft is on the ______
Parking brake is ______.
COMM_009
Explain the function of the controls on the RCDR panel.
o CVR ERASE button -
Erases the CVR tape if the button is pressed for a brief time provided:
Aircraft is on the ground
Parking brake is on.
COMM_009
Explain the function of the controls on the RCDR panel.
o CVR TEST button
- Tests the CVR provided:
• ___ ____ pb is selected ____ - Parking brake is ___.
- ___ _____ tone is heard through the flight deck _______ which indicates a ________ test.
COMM_009
Explain the function of the controls on the RCDR panel.
o CVR TEST button - Tests the CVR provided:
• GND CTL pb is selected ON
- Parking brake is set.
- Low frequency tone is heard through the flight deck loudspeaker which indicates a successful test.
