Communication Flashcards
What does the SEL light indicate?
You have selected a non-default radio (normal)
What does the VOICE button do?
When selected ON, it filters out the morse code from the NAV radio
When you press the transmit button, will you automatically be able to receive if you do not hit the receive knob?
No, you must manually receive the radio which you are transmitting on
What does the INT/RAD switch do?
INT allows for a HOT mic through intercom systems.
The RAD is another PTT button for external radios
What does the CALL button do?
Selected which radio to transmit on. When flashing the SELCAL system allows you to receive notice from ATC when a call is directed to your aircraft
Which PA is louder? From the dedicated phone or through the PA button and headset?
Phone
You press the CVR TEST pb and no tone is heard? What do you check?
Ensure the parking brake is on
The SEL light indicator on both RMPs comes on amber when a transceiver, normally associated with one RMP, is tuned by another.
What causes a SEL light on an RMP to illuminate?
Only 1
How many Transmission keys (ACP) can be illuminated (green) at any one time?
The legend flashes amber and buzzer sounds for a call from the nose-gear bay, when the SELCAL system detects a call, when a call from a cabin crew member for 60 sec, if not reset.
When do CALL / MECH / ATT lights (amber) illuminate?
All
How many COMM / NAV radios can you listen to at the same time.
Pressing this key to extinguishes CALL, MECH and ATT lights.
ACP – what does the RESET key do?
a push-to-talk switch for boom mike or oxygen mask mike.INT: boom and mask mikes transmit on interphone regardless of which transmission key is selected.RAD: press and hold, boom and mask mikes transmit on the radio selected on the ACP.
How does the INT / RAD key work on the ACP? And on the sidestick?
Allows the flight crew to inhibit the audio navigation signals (VOR, ADF), pressing this key filters out ident signals and turns the green ON light.
What does the ON VOICE key do?
Audio switch panel, the crew can switch to the third ACP if #1 or #2 fails, it takes away the third occupant access to the acoustic equipment. Audio 3 x FRD appears in green on the ECAM MEMO display.
What should you do if an ACP fails?
two lights come in pink on the FWD or AFT area call panel, as applicable.On the Attendant Indication Panel (AIP), the ‘CAPTAIN CALL’ message appears and a light comes on in green.A high-low chime sounds in the FWD or AFT section of the cabin.
What happens when a FWD / AFT button is pressed on the CALLS panel?
Following aural and visual alerts will trigger in the cockpit.On the EMER pb-sw, the ON light flashes in white.The CALL light flashes in amberThe ATT lights will flash on all ACPSThree buzzers (except T/O or LDG) sound.
What happens if the Cabin Staff initiates an emergency call to the flight deck?
Pressed and held, may use a boom, mask, or hand mike to make an announcementThree green lines come on.Handset without action on the acps.
How does the PA TX Key operate?
If transmit more than 60 sec.
What happens if a Radio Transmitter sticks ON?
Switch off the affected RMP and use the other one.One RMP can control all receivers.
What should you do if an RMP fails?
Each RMP can control any VHF transceiver, RMP1 and 2 are connected directly to all VHF transceivers.RMP3 is connected to them via RMP 1 and 2.Only RMP 1 functions in EMER ELEC config.
Which radios can be tuned from which RMP?
