Classic Questions

Question 1

When must TOGA thrust be used for take-off?

Answer 1

• Windshear
• Low Vis
• Performance (RTOW)
• MEL’s
• Airmanship

PLAWM ;)

Question 2

What is the maximum depth of water that can be accepted for take-off and landing?

Answer 2

3mm

Question 3

Is take-off or landing allowed on a contaminated runway?

Answer 3

No, not at VARA

Question 4

Maximum altitude is defined as

Answer 4

Maximum altitude at maximum cruise thrust in level flight

• Maximum altitude at maximum climb thrust with 300 ft/min vertical speed
• Maximum certified altitude
• 1.3 g buffet limited altitude.

Question 5

When will we get a triple click?

Answer 5

1. An uncommanded mode reversion

2. Downgrade landing capability

Question 6

When will the Autopilot automatically disconnect?

Answer 6

Onside FMGC Fault
Max speed protection
>45deg AoB

Question 7

When is EAI required?

Answer 7

When icing conditions exist except during CLB/CRZ when SAT

Question 8

When is WING AI required?

Answer 8

-May be turned on for ice prevention
-MUST turn on if evidence of ice accumulation
(visual indicator, wipers, ECAM SEVERE ICE DETECTED)

Question 9

If the ENG ANTI ICE pb is set to ON and the valves do not open (FAULT LIGHT remains ON) ….

Answer 9

Increase the N2 of the associated engine by about 5%

When the valves are open retard the thrust levers to idle

Question 10

What happens on the ground if WING ANTI ICE is switched ON?

Answer 10

the anti ice valves open for about 30sec for a self test sequence, then close as long as the aircraft is on the ground

Question 11

What can be done to reduce odours in the cabin after APU start?

Answer 11

Wait 3 mins prior to selecting APU BLEED ON

Question 12

How is a complete (full) align accomplished?

gravity and earth rotation to determine aircraft attitude and heading and latitude

Answer 12

IR MODE selectors OFF for >5 sec, then

Back to NAV

Question 13

How is a fast align accomplished?

reset of GS and internal filters to zero

Answer 13

IR MODE selectors OFF for less than 5 sec, then

Back to NAV

Question 14

What does the brake pressure zero check on YUD indicate?

Answer 14

Successful changeover to the normal braking system

green pressure has taken over yellow pressure

Question 15

YUD brake pressure check:
may a brief brake pressure indication appear on the indicator?

Is maintenance action required in this case?

Answer 15

Yes.

No maintenance action is required if peak pressure <2000psi

Question 16

What does spongy pedal feel during taxi indicate when in YUD?

Answer 16

Degraded performance of the alternate braking system

spongy pedals can change the feeling of braking

Question 17

During take-off, when is the connection between NWS and rudder pedals removed?

Answer 17

130kts

In strong crosswinds, more rudder application required at this point

Question 18

In strong crosswind, with small amount of into wind sidestick what position must the side stick be in for the lift off?

Answer 18

Neutral -wings must be level

Question 19

When is a tailstrike most likely to occur?

Answer 19

Crosswinds
Turbulence
Windshear

Question 20

On long runways, which flap setting provides the highest tailstrike margin?

Answer 20

Highest Flap Confing

Question 21

What should be done if a tailstrike occurs at take-off?

Answer 21

Return to originating airport for damage assessment.

Flight at altitude requiring a pressurised cabin must be avoided

Question 22

Which spoilers are Speed Brakes?

Answer 22

Spoilers 2, 3 and 4

Question 23

When is Speed Brake extension inhibited?

Answer 23

• SEC 1 and 3 both faulty
• An Elevator (L or R) is faulty
• Flaps in Config FULL
• Thrust Levers above MCT
• Angle of Attack Protection is active
• Alpha Floor active

Question 24

What happens if an inhibition occurs when the Speed Brake is extended?

Answer 24

They retract automatically
until the inhibition condition disappears, and
Flight crew resets the lever

Question 25

When can the Speed Brakes be extended again after autoretraction due inhibition

Answer 25

10 sec or more after speed brake lever is reset

Question 26

What does a white background on a title of an abnormal or emergency precedure mean?

Answer 26

Procedure is displayed on ECAM

Question 27

What does a grey background on a title of an abnormal or emergency precedure mean?

Answer 27

Procedure is NOT displayed on ECAM

Question 28

What does a black square in a Procedure indicate?

Answer 28

A starting point

Question 29

What does a black DOT in a procedure indicate?

Answer 29

A pre-condition

Question 30

How are Memory items depicted in a Procedure?

Answer 30

They are surrounded by a box