Communications Flashcards
What Functionality causes the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR)
and Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) to automatically
activate?
First engine start (rise in oil pressure)
How can the VHF 3 radio be operated in Voice Mode?
Pressing the VOICE ONLY pushbutton switch deselects data,
the active frequency appears and then the radio operates
similarly to VHF 1 or 2
On the Captain’s Auxiliary communication panel, what does
the selection of the SVCE INTPH JACKS pushbutton switch do?
All service interphone (maintenance) jacks are enabled while
on the ground
What auto starts the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) and the
Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR)?
The first engine start
If the electronic weight and balance is inaccurate, or is not
received by the time the load manifest is available, confirm
the FDP requested runway(s) and enter what information?
FOB, ZFW, ZFW CG and T/O CG on the T/O CONDITIONS page 2
What radio is dedicated to ACARS but has the capability to be
used for voice communications as well?
VHF 3
When VHF 3 is used for ACARS, what is displayed in the active
frequency window?
DATA
Assuming the mechanics interphone switch is selected off,
selecting the interphone coupling switch on the center
pedestal connects the flight interphone system to what other
interphone?
Supernumerary Interphone
Can you transmit on any radio in the event your control
column mounted PTT switch becomes inoperative?
Yes, using the RADIO INTER switch on the intercom panel
How many interphone systems are there on the A300?
Three - Supernumerary, Service, and Flight
For ACARS DE-ICE messages, you should enter the time de-ice
operations:
Began
How are DE-ICE messages entered into the ACARS?
Zulu
What is indicated by an illuminated flashing blue VHF 2 SELCAL
light on the overhead panel?
Selective call has been received on VHF radio #2
The SELCAL system provides _____ indications when a radio
communication is received.
Visual and Aural
