Evac / GPWS / RCDR / Oxygen / Calls / Rain Panels - Rev 04 Flashcards
How would the flight crew command an evacuation?
(GOM VOL 1, 06.11.03.01, FCOM-PRO-ABN-90)
a. Make a PA announcement: “This is the Captain, EVACUATE, EVACUATE, EVACUATE”
b. Press the EVAC COMMAND push button
What happens if you press the COMMAND button?
(FCOM-23-20-60)
a. In the flight deck, the EVAC light flashes red on the COMMAND button
b. In the cabin, the EVAC lights flash at FWD and AFT attendant panels
c. Evacuation tone sounds in cabin
Pressing the SYS push button does what?
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Inhibits all EGPWS warnings except TERR system
What does an amber FAULT light in the SYS push button indicate on the GPWS panel?
(FCOM-DSC-34-70-40)
Any failure of GPWS mode 1 through 5:
a. Excessive descent rate “Sink Rate”
b. Excessive terrain closure “Terrain, Terrain”
c. Altitude loss after takeoff “Don’t Sink”
d. Unsafe terrain clearance “Too Low Flaps”, “Too Low Gear”
e. Excessive GS deviation “Glideslope”
What does LDG FLAP 3 ON light indicate?
(FCOM-DSC-34-70-40)
“Too Low Flaps” inhibited for a Flap 3 landing
When would you press the FLAP MODE push button?
(FCOM-DSC-34-70-40)
To avoid nuisance warnings when landing with flaps less than 3
If the TERR mode failed does it affect the basic GPWS?
(FCOM-DSC-34-70-40)
No
When is the RCDR normally on in AUTO?
(FCOM-DSC-23-30-10)
a. On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
b. When at least 1 engine is operating
c. Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down
How do you record the ITM’s PAs?
(FCOM-DSC-23-30-10, FCOM-PRO-NOR-SOP-06)
ACP 3 PA VOL knob out and in the 1 o’clock position
When does the Digital Flight Data Recorder (DFDR) operate?
(FCOM-DSC-31-60-10)
a. On the ground, for 5 minutes after electrical power is supplied to the aircraft
b. When at least 1 engine is operating
c. Continuously in flight, whether or not the engines are operating
d. Stops 5 minutes after the last engine is shut down
What is the RCDR panel GND CTL pushbutton set to during preflight?
(FCOM-PRO-NOR-SOP-06)
ON
What is the purpose of the DFDR EVENT pushbutton?
(FCOM-DSC-31-60-20)
Briefly pressing this button sets an event mark on the Flight Data Recorder
What does the PASSENGER SYS ON light mean?
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The signal to release the oxygen mask doors has been sent
When do the masks automatically deploy?
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When cabin altitude exceeds 14,000 feet
How long does the PAX oxygen last?
(FCOM-DSC-35-30-10)
Approximately 13 minutes
Where is oxygen stored for the crew?
(FCOM-DSC-35-20-10)
In a single high-pressure cylinder
What happens during the preflight when you push to extinguish the CREW SUPPLY OFF light?
(FCOM-DSC-35-20-20)
It electrically opens a valve in the avionics bay to supply low-pressure crew oxygen
What would you notice on the DOOR ECAM page if you set the CREW SUPPLY to ON?
(FCOM-DSC-35-20-20)
The OXY would change from amber to green
How do you call a mechanic stationed outside of the aircraft?
(FCOM-DSC-23-20-40)
Momentarily depress the MECH pushbutton. A blue light on the EXT PWR PANEL will illuminate and an external horn will sound
How do you make a normal call to the ITM’s?
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a. Press the FWD or AFT call button (This sounds one high/low chime in the cabin)
b. Listen and transmit on CAB
c. The ITM can only pick up a cabin phone at the station called
What happens when you press the EMER push button on the CALLS Panel?
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a. Pink light flashes at all area attendant Panels
b. EMERGENCY CALL appears on all ITM indication panels
c. High-low chime (repeated 3 times) sounds throughout the cabin loudspeakers
d. ITM can answer on any cabin phone
What happens when the ITM’s initiate an emergency call?
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a. The white EMER ON light and amber CALL lights flash
b. The amber ATT lights flash on the ACPs
c. 3 long buzzers sound in the cockpit (inhibited during critical phases of flight)
d. System resets when the attendant hangs up the relevant system
When will the RAIN RPLNT push button not work?
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On the ground with the engines stopped
Is it permissible to use rain repellent on a dry windscreen?
No
