Communications

Question 1

Which radios can be tuned from which RMP? How many can you listen to at the same time?

Answer 1

All VHF and 1 NAV. Can listen to all simultaneously.

Question 2

What causes Amber SEL to light on the RMP?

Answer 2

If any form of cross tuning function is being performed.

Question 3

What do the RESET and ON VOICE keys do on the ACP?

Answer 3

RESET - clears the buzzer/call
ON VOICE - clears the ident

Question 4

When should audio switching be moved from the NORM position?

Answer 4

If audio channel 1 or 2 fails.

Question 5

What is the difference between the INT and RAD selectors?

Answer 5

INT - activates boom/oxy and remains in position.

RAD - relevant ACP must be selected to activate boom/oxy.

Question 6

What happens when a FWD/AFT is pressed on the CALLS panel?

Answer 6

Two steady pink lights on ACP. Capt vall with green light. High/low chime.

Question 7

What happens if cabin staff emergency call flight deck?

Answer 7

ON light flashes in white on the EMER pb switch and CALL flashes in Amber. ATT flashes on all ACPs. Three buzzers will sound continuously. “Emergency Call” appears in cabin.

Question 8

How long is CVR recording? When will they come on? How can crew energize CVR manually?

Answer 8

2 hours. Will come on 5 min after electrical energization. Can also be operated with the pb switch.

Question 9

In case of FMGC failure, how can radio navigation frequencies be tuned?

Answer 9

RMPs to tune radios. Either can control ILS provided SBY NAV is selected on both.

Question 10

What does M or R mean next to VOR/ADF indication?

Answer 10

M manually tuned via MCDU
R RMP tuned

Question 11

What radio/nav equipment is available in electrical emergency?

Answer 11

RMP 1, ACP 1, VOR 1, ILS 1, ADF 1