Communication Flashcards
How would the flight crew command an evacuation?
PA: “This is the Captain, EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE”
When is the RCDR normally on in AUTO?
On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
When at least 1 engine is operating
Stops 5 minutes after last engine is shutdown
How do you record the FA’s PAs?
ACP 3 PA VOL knob out and volume set above medium range
How do you call a mechanic outside of the aircraft?
Press the MECH pb. A blue light on the EXT PWR Panel will illuminate and horn will sound
How do you make a normal call to the flight attendants?
Press FWD or AFT call button
What happens when the FA’s initiate an emergency call?
The white EMER ON light and amber CALL lights flash
3 long buzzers sound in the cockpit (inhibited during critical phases of flight)
System resets when FA hangs up
What is the audio switching panel used for?
Allows for switching to ACP 3 if ACP 1 or 2 fails
How are the communication radios controlled?
From any one of the 3 RMPS
Which RMP is powered in the emergency electrical config?
RMP1
Which communication radio is powered in the emergency electrical config?
VHF 1 and HF1 (if installed)
What would cause the SEL indicator to illuminate on both RMPs?
When communication radio normally associated with one RMP is tuned by another RMP
If the NAV key is selected on either RMP, can the FMGC still autotune navaids?
No- RMP 3 now controls VOR/ILS receivers
NAV key on RMP 3 has no affect
Normal radio communication is still available
What methods would the crew utilize to make a PA?
PA switch on the ACP using the boom, hand or mask microphone OR the flight deck handset that is designed for PA only
What does the illumination of the CALL light on the VHF transmission keys indicate?
The SELCAL system detects a call
