Exam 1 Flashcards
A/c Familiarization, Communications, Doors/windows, Flight Instruments, Lighting, O2
What is the A320’s MTOW (max TO weight)
166,446
What is the A320’s wingspan?
111’ 10”
What is the A320’s Fuel Capacity?
41,285 lbs
How many Exits are there on the A320?
10 including 2 front windshields that pop out
The maximum service ceiling for the A320 is:
39,000’
The minimum pavement necessary for a 180 deg turn is approximately ___ feet
75’
The Radio Management Panels, RMPs are used:
Exclusively to tune frequencies for various radios, including navaids if necessary
These SEL lights are illuminated because:
CA’s RMP is being used to tune to VHF3 and not VHF1, and the FO’s RMP is being used to tune to VHF1
Your ACP is configured as shown. (the INT pb is illuminated green). You have been using your hand mic to call the pushback coordinator. You are hearing no response on your headset or loudspeaker. Why?
You forgot to push in and release the INT reception knob
Which transmission key alerting light does NOT extinguish automatically after a short period of time if the RESET pb is not used?
CALL (ATT and MECH will extinguish automatically)
Which radio is normally dedicated to ACARS communications?
VHF3 is dedicated to ACARS but can be used for voice communications if needed
The CVR operates automatically:
- For the first 5 mins of AC power is applied to a/c
- When the first engine is started
- Anytime the a/c is airborne
What are the 3 inter-phone systems in the A320?
- Flight (within Flight Deck and between FD and push-back coordinator)
- Cabin (between FD and Cabin)
- Service (between FD and Mx Receptacles around a/c exterior)
What is the ACP (audio control panel) used for?
ACP is used to SELECT which radio is used for reception and transmission
(RMP is used SOLELY to TUNE radio frequencies)
What does ACARS stand for?
Aircraft Communication and Reporting System
True or False: The flight deck door is equipped with an escape panel that can be removed from either the flight deck or cabin side of the door
FALSE! The flight deck door escape panel can only be removed from the flight deck side of the door